Rise of the Zerg in the World of Gods

Chapter 134: It’s All About the Money!



"How can it be... only 9.98?"

Seeing this number, everyone was puzzled.

Not because this number was particularly good, but because it seemed too ordinary.

This result was something they could easily achieve. At first, their expectations were high, but they didn't expect this result, which was far from their expectations, causing the group to be unable to accept it.

"Indeed, it's a bit ordinary!" Jiang Xintong nodded.

"However, for someone who has never received formal training, being able to run this time is already very impressive. Don't forget what your results were when you first came. His current result is without the boost from his Demi-God power, just his ordinary body in reality. Who was it that ran 10 seconds in the 100-meter sprint during the last test? After training for so long, you're still not as good as his first attempt. What's there to say?"

These words directly made the others lower their heads.

"Look, his result is actually not bad. Without specific training, his physical condition is like this. If he undergoes training, hehe, he'll soon leave you all behind."

"It can't be that extreme, right?" Someone felt unconvinced. How could their hard work for so long possibly be inferior to someone's short-term intensive training?

"This world is unfair!" Jiang Xintong looked at him with pity.

"Just like you were born standing at a position that many people can't reach even after struggling for a lifetime. Similarly, there are people you can't catch up to no matter how hard you try in your lifetime."

She didn't say too much, to avoid damaging these people's spirits. She didn't care herself, but it might cause resentment towards Xu Luo. There was no need to do something that harmed others without benefiting oneself when there was no grudge.

The others fell silent, quietly digesting Jiang Xintong's words.

Some people might not be convinced in their hearts, but they wouldn't show it on the surface. However, they had already harbored different thoughts, preparing to let this newcomer see their strength when the time came.

Afterward, Xu Luo completed the 400-meter shuttle run, 3000-meter long-distance run, then pull-ups, push-ups, parallel bars, 500-meter hurdles, and many other events.

He completed all of these one by one. Although some were unfamiliar and his speed wasn't so fast, his results were still good.

Then he underwent a series of tests for punching power, kicking power, impact resistance, and so on.

Although he hadn't undergone professional training, the actual results still surprised the onlookers.

Completing so many tests in one go, in reality, the sweat on Xu Luo's body actually came more from the stimulation of the game pod, not much from his own training.

This meant that the test items inside weren't difficult for Xu Luo.

Once he adapted, he might really be able to progress quickly, surpassing most of them in one go.

This was a terrifying thing, as some people here had been training for two years.

The human body has limits, which is undeniable. Exercise is just about getting yourself closer to this limit.

For the second and third-year students, basic physical training was already rare. Most of the time, they increased their combat power by cultivating various techniques themselves.

When Xu Luo came out of the game pod, his whole body was soaked, as if he had just been pulled out of water.

The reason for this was that the brain had experienced a tenfold speed of time passing, which itself put some pressure on the body. Not to mention that when he was exercising vigorously, he was also stimulated by electric currents in reality, strengthening his body.

It was precisely because of this that Xu Luo had sweated so much.

Seeing a group of people staring at him, Xu Luo was startled. He didn't know what was going on.

"You rest for a while first. Later, I'll take you down to handle the procedures, then see what arrangements the coach has for you," Qianqian downloaded the test data to her personal assistant and directly ran to find Zhang Jian.

"Hey, buddy, have you really never undergone training?" When Xu Luo was resting, a group of people directly surrounded him.

"Huh?" Xu Luo didn't quite understand what they meant. Was this some kind of welcoming ceremony for newcomers?

"I really haven't trained before." There was nothing to hide about this. Training here with others, everyone would soon know that Xu Luo's own Demi-God strength was very weak. Hiding it now would only make him seem petty.

Hearing Xu Luo frankly admit it, the students from No. 1 High School were a bit stunned.

They didn't expect Xu Luo to say it directly, making them feel a bit uncomfortable.

"Alright, what are you all gathering here for? Don't you need to train?" Jiang Xintong scolded, driving the others away, and tossed over a bottle of water.

"You've sweated a lot, replenish some water. When you first start, suddenly engaging in intense exercise can be very uncomfortable. You'll get used to it. When you go back tonight, it's best to apply some hot water to yourself. You'll feel better the next day. I'm Jiang Xintong from the second year. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask me or Qianqian. Of course, if we're not around, you can also ask these idiots. Just believe two out of ten things they say. If you listen to everything they say, don't blame me for not warning you when you get into trouble!"

"Thank you, senior," Xu Luo quickly thanked her.

He couldn't tell that those guys actually had such habits!

"Big sis, you shouldn't undermine us like this!" The group complained dissatisfied, but were all ignored by Jiang Xintong.

Here, except for Zhang Jian who could suppress her, with Fang Shuo absent, she was the biggest. Even Qianqian was a bit shorter in front of her. Especially with her powerful individual strength, even Fang Shuo might not be her match in a one-on-one fight. Who would dare to offend such a person!

If she decided to "care for classmates" by finding them to practice now and then, who knows how they might die.

Many times, everyone kept a respectful distance from Jiang Xintong.

After Jiang Xintong's kingly disdain, everyone retreated.

"Little Xuan, come here, we're just itching to practice. Let's go train together," At this time, their target locked onto Huang Xuan who had just crawled out of the game pod.

Having run five more laps than others, he had barely completed the task with great difficulty at the end, but was already half dead, and it took a long time.

Just crawling out of the game pod, before he could figure out the situation, he was surrounded by a group of people and then dragged back into the game pod.

As for his cries, who cared!

"You're out so quickly?" Seeing Qianqian come alone, Zhang Jian was a bit surprised. He thought the test would take longer.

Because there were many test items, the test still needed some time. Especially with rest times in between, it took even longer.

"Coach, this is the printed data report of various tests," Qianqian directly printed out the downloaded results.

Because Zhang Jian didn't like using personal assistants, when needed, he usually had students print things out.

Casually flipping through the time data, a smile appeared on Zhang Jian's serious face.

"To have such results without training is indeed good. It looks like we finally have a good seedling this time!"

At first, when he heard Dongfang Cheng say he wanted to squeeze someone in, Zhang Jian was actually unwilling, feeling like all kinds of people were being pushed onto him. But after knowing who it was, he agreed.

Regardless of Xu Luo's talent, he was after all this year's Rookie King of Tianhai City, representing the entire Tianhai City. So if his Demi-God strength was too poor, it would be embarrassing for the whole Tianhai City when the time came.

When others mentioned it, it would be "that someone from Tianhai City", and everyone would be embarrassed together.

Zhang Jian thought, regardless of his talent, he would give him intensive training to improve his strength.

Even if his talent wasn't good, after experiencing devil-like intensive training here, there would surely be progress. This way, he wouldn't be beaten badly when he went on stage, embarrassing Tianhai.

However, he didn't expect Xu Luo's physical condition to be quite good. This way, a lot of physical training time could be saved, directly entering real combat training.

"Alright, that's it for today. He's definitely not used to suddenly encountering such a test. You take him to handle the entry and exit procedures, then tell the warehouse, say I said it, give him a bottle of medicine to take back and apply. Don't let it affect tomorrow's training!"

After looking at the test data, Zhang Jian instructed with satisfaction.

With this data, it saved the initial physical training time. In his view, with his training, in the coming time, he would definitely be able to train him to be stronger. When the time came to truly make up for shortcomings, perhaps this year the 11th District might have someone participate in the planetary war!

"Okay, coach, I'll take him right away!" Qianqian responded and was about to slip away.

"Don't forget to make up those ten laps!" Zhang Jian's voice drifted from behind.

Qianqian's body stiffened. She didn't expect Zhang Jian to still remember. How grudge-holding!

Ten laps!

One lap was ten kilometers, so a total of 100 kilometers!

Although she had run it before, running once was still very tiring!

But since Zhang Jian had spoken, she naturally had to accept her fate.

Not want to listen? Then wait for him to make things difficult for you. That kind of sourness, only those who have experienced it will understand what it means to be in ecstasy and agony.

"Let's go! I'll take you to handle the procedures!" After going upstairs, Qianqian resumed her calm demeanor.

"Thank you for the trouble," Xu Luo stood up, finally escaping the full curiosity of the surrounding group.

Although they didn't speak, just glancing at him with the corners of their eyes was enough to make him uncomfortable.

The procedures weren't actually complicated. The main things were to handle the exit certificate at the school security department's gate, then some ordinary building access certificates, specially opening the training ground usage rights, cafeteria meal card, and then going to the logistics department to receive a bottle of medicine.

"This is unique to our school, specifically used to apply to the body after training to relieve fatigue. Everyone has a fixed amount. You must not use it casually or give it to others. People who haven't experienced our high-intensity training can easily have problems using this thing!"

When handing the medicine to Xu Luo, Qianqian appeared very solemn.

"Is it that serious?" Looking at the red liquid in the small bottle in his hand, Xu Luo somewhat doubted if this girl was trying to scare him.

"Anyway, I've warned you. You decide for yourself!" Qianqian didn't explain further.

"By the way, the coach said you can go back now. Come for training tomorrow at the usual class time. If you don't want to be unable to get up tomorrow, you'd better use this medicine tonight, apply it before sleeping. But your training intensity today wasn't enough, don't use too much, otherwise you won't be able to sleep and won't be able to get up tomorrow. Coach Zhang won't pamper you."

After saying this, the girl turned around coolly, directly leaving Xu Luo alone on the spot.

Looking at the departing Qianqian, then at the medicine in his hand, Xu Luo was momentarily confused in the wind.

But he also knew that this must not be ordinary medicine.

After all, when Qianqian went downstairs earlier, he had chatted briefly with Jiang Xintong and learned that their daily training volume was very large. Besides basic physical training, there was more training of various skills. Being able to continue vigorously after such high-intensity training must have other reasons.

However, Xu Luo still didn't quite understand. Even if simulated training could have the same effect on the body in reality, what direct connection did this have with the Demi-God combat power in the World of Gods?

This effect should be more applied to the military, or using it for fitness would be a good choice. Only a small amount of time would be needed to achieve good results.

Although Qianqian had explained a bit earlier, Xu Luo felt she spoke too vaguely and didn't clearly explain why they did this.

Even if his real self reached the human limit, in the World of Gods, such combat power would only be Bronze-tier 2 at most, which wasn't enough at all.

But he had just arrived, and since No. 1 High School had always trained like this, there must be their own reasons. He could only face it calmly.

As for the special plane world Dongfang Cheng mentioned, he planned to go take a look after he had adapted here a bit.

To be honest, he didn't feel it at first, but now he was slowly starting to feel some pain in his body.

Earlier, when he was testing his physical condition, he had given his all in every item.

The running and jumping items were still okay. But the impact resistance training was real beating.

Without others saying, he knew he would definitely feel uncomfortable the next day. He had planned to go to a pharmacy to buy some bruise medicine to apply.

But now thinking about it, this wasn't his original world anymore. There were no traditional Chinese doctors, and there didn't seem to be any bruise medicines available.

Fortunately, now there was something similar.

When Qianqian went to get the medicine earlier, she used Zhang Jian's authority. This thing must be very precious and not something that could be casually obtained.

The venue, equipment, trainers, and medicine - it seemed understandable why only No. 1 High School in No. 6 High School, and even the entire Tianhai City, a core city of a large district, had a training ground.

It's all about the money!

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