The Seventh Base

Chapter 195: Chapter 86: The King of Soldiers? (Second release, asking for votes and subscriptions)
 

Military District, training ground.

Intense collision sounds echoed continuously; a mecha battle was raging.

A black mecha with fists moving at a terrifying speed, several mechas lay on the ground.

No weapons were used; it was hand-to-hand combat.

A moment later, those fallen mechas stood up, and the Mechanical Masters emerged from inside, looking towards the black mecha and said, “Impressive, if you don’t use weapons in battle, it might take ten mechas to subdue you. However, the enemy won’t face you head-on like this.”

“Understood,” Xu Mo responded from within his mecha.

“The Military District has its own independent engineering department; modding weapons is very common. The Southern Military District has never lacked funds, so their modification methods are certainly more extensive. Next, I’ll show you some techniques for dealing with mechas,” Instructor Han spoke and then led a group to step back.

Two mechas stepped out in front of Xu Mo.

“They are tailored for close combat mechas,” Instructor Han said, “You may use the Energy Battle Blade.”

Xu Mo nodded. Extending his arm, the Energy Battle Blade materialized, emitting a cold glow.

“Begin.”

As Instructor Han’s words fell, Xu Mo’s mecha charged straight towards the opposite side; the two mechas also rushed towards Xu Mo.

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Xu Mo had not seen the enemy’s weapons.

At that moment, arms from both opponents extended simultaneously, and instantly, multiple pitch-black Energy Chains burst towards Xu Mo’s mecha.

Inside the mecha’s arms, a mechanical device allowed the chains to be directed, wrapping around the large body of Xu Mo’s mecha in an instant, binding his arms and torso.

The two mechas slid in opposite directions.

“Boom…” A loud noise rang out as the energy of all three mechas surged to their limits.

However, as the mechas were of the same level, Xu Mo’s mecha held no power advantage and was locked in the middle; his manipulations at this moment were meaningless.

Xu Mo frowned from within his mecha. Was this a technique specifically targeting Mechanical Masters?

The two mechas retracted their chains and shut down their energy. Instructor Han approached and continued, “This is one of the techniques for mechas to counter other mechas. If you have the terrain advantage, even a B-ranked warrior can use chains to trip up the legs of a high-speed mecha, causing it to fall. You may have strong individual combat power when you control a mecha, but the enemy won’t give you the chance to defeat them one by one.”

“Next, I will familiarize you with some of our methods for dealing with mechas. However, these are not the only strategies. The Southern Military District might have its own particular methods. Their mecha modifications could be stronger than ours. If you’re going to join the battle, you’ll need to be careful on your own.”

In the past joint exercises of the Military Districts, the Southern Military District often showcased some advanced weapons they did not possess.

“Understood,” Xu Mo nodded.

“Go to the ruins for real combat exercises. In the following time, you’ll undergo comprehensive closed training. Is there anything else you need to do?” Instructor Han asked Xu Mo.

“Nothing,” Xu Mo shook his head.

“Alright, let’s set out,” Instructor Han turned and walked away, and immediately Xu Mo, piloting his mecha, moved forward, following the team.

The group set out magnificently, embarking on a twenty-day intensive training specifically catered for Xu Mo.

At the same time, the teams from the Eight Extraordinary Colleges were also reorganized, pulled to the ruins for real combat special training.

There wasn’t much time left for them; twenty days were already very short.

The people from the Southern Military District were trained day in and day out throughout the years; their level of coordination and teamwork far surpassed what the students from the Eight Extraordinary Colleges could compare with.

They were a temporary team; how far they could go was entirely up to them.

…

The twenty days passed quickly.

At the Military District’s training ground, Manu had arrived early. He looked towards the distance and saw a convoy of military vehicles approaching and quickly arriving.

The figures descended from the military vehicles, one of whom was particularly young, and it was Xu Mo.

At this point, Xu Mo’s skin had darkened quite a bit, but it added a bit more masculine charm.

Manu waved towards him, and Xu Mo approached, calling out, “Senior brother.”

“Looking good,” Manu sized up Xu Mo with a smile, “Now, that’s a man of the Military District.”

Xu Mo smiled and turned back as his comrades approached one after another.

“Time to head back,” one of them said.

“Yeah, time to head back,” Xu Mo nodded, stepped forward, and they fist-bumped vigorously.

“Come visit the Military District when you have the time,” the other person said.

“Definitely,” Xu Mo nodded. In the twenty days of training, he had trained with these soldiers, hunted monsters together in the ruins, cooked and eaten together, and shared tall tales.

They had become brothers in arms.

The others stepped forward and fist-bumped Xu Mo in turn.

When they first received the assignment, they were disgruntled.

What kind of soldiers were they?

To have them train a student?

Many had objections.

But after twenty days, no one objected anymore; it wasn’t just them training Xu Mo, but Xu Mo also training them.

This student outshone any of them.

He was more like a king among soldiers.

When hunting monsters in the ruins, nobody was fiercer than him.

He alone could slay as many as ten men could.

Such a man was a pity not to be one of them.

“I’m off.”

Xu Mo reluctantly looked at everyone.

“Go ahead,” everyone nodded with a carefree look, but they too felt a bit reluctant to part.

Xu Mo turned and left with Manu. He glanced at Instructor Han, who was smoking on the side—the first time he had seen Instructor Han smoke.

“Instructor Han,” Xu Mo called out and saluted to Instructor Han.

Instructor Han stubbed out his cigarette, pulled himself up straight, heels together, and returned the salute.

“Thank you,” Xu Mo said and then saluted the others as well before leaving.

All at once, everyone saluted militarily and then lowered their hands.

“Little bastards,” someone cursed under their breath.

Xu Mo smiled, turning around with a flourish.

“Xu Mo, during the last military district confrontation with the Southern Military District, they crippled many of our men. That bunch of scoundrels are ruthless. Be careful, and give it to them hard,” someone shouted at Xu Mo.

“Definitely,” Xu Mo responded loudly, boarding the military vehicle with Manu.

The vehicle started and left the area; the soldiers watched the departing vehicle with a tinge of reluctance in their eyes.

“Instructor Han, why didn’t the commander forcibly keep him here? With a guy like Xu Mo, he is sure to become a king of soldiers in the future,” someone said, turning to Instructor Han.

Instructor Han looked into the distance.

A king of soldiers?

“Dean Tantai and the commander didn’t send him here to be your sparring partner just to cultivate a king of soldiers,” Instructor Han stated.

“Huh?” The soldier was taken aback and asked, “Then what are they cultivating him for?”

Instructor Han glanced at him and said, “Figure it out yourself.”

With that, he walked away.

On the moving military vehicle.

Manu occasionally glanced at Xu Mo sitting beside him.

“Senior brother, what are you looking at?” Xu Mo asked, on alert. His senior brother couldn’t possibly have some unsavory habits, could he?

“Nothing in particular,” Manu chuckled. He could certainly discern the soldiers’ attitude towards Xu Mo.

It wasn’t easy.

He had thought that the old dean had sent Xu Mo to the military district to toughen him up, but it seemed he was mistaken.

“Junior brother, do you know what kind of soldiers those were?” Manu inquired.

Xu Mo shook his head. He only knew that at first, those guys had been very cold, but as they became familiar with each other, they boasted more impressively one after another.

“They are the aces of the Southwest Military District, the most likely to be promoted. In the future, they will become the core strength of the Southwest Army,” Manu explained.

Xu Mo was stunned for a moment.

The old dean had said that Commander Qiu didn’t take sides, only advantages.

But from what Manu suggested, Commander Qiu did have preferences.

Having Xu Mo train and make contact with an elite unit concealed a profound implication, which Xu Mo understood all too well.

In another military vehicle.

Xiao Qi and Sun Xiaoxiao were together, sitting side by side.

“So tired,” Sun Xiaoxiao complained, “Wah, I’ve even gotten a suntan.”

Weren’t they just here to join the fun?

How did they end up being pulled into training too?

“I’m very tired too,” Xiao Qi said languidly, unintentionally leaning onto Sun Xiaoxiao’s shoulder. Exhausted, Sun Xiaoxiao did not resist, and the two leaned on each other.

“Training is really tough,” Xiao Qi muttered.

“What training?” Ye Qingdie asked from across them.

“Hm?” Sun Xiaoxiao was momentarily puzzled.

Right.

Hadn’t he been assigned to the engineering department?

Sun Xiaoxiao’s anger flared, and slowly turning her head, Xiao Qi immediately sat up straight, looking at Ye Qingdie and saying, “Sister Butterfly, one cannot be so deceptive.”

Work in engineering, maintaining machinery, was also tiring.

“Filthy rogue.” A shriek followed, and Sun Xiaoxiao began to punch and kick at Xiao Qi.

The vehicles returned to their previous accommodations, where the group began to disembark one by one.

All of the Eight Extraordinary Colleges had arrived.

Sun Xiaoxiao walked ahead, followed by Xiao Qi, who received an angry glare from her.

She had fallen for his trick.

Ahead, Manu and Xu Mo had also arrived, and the two of them hopped out of the vehicle.

“Brother Xu Mo!” Sun Xiaoxiao, seeing Xu Mo, hopped over energetically, somehow finding renewed strength.

“Xiao Xiao,” Xu Mo turned around to see Xiao Xiao approaching with her group.

“Brother Xu Mo, you got a tan too,” Sun Xiaoxiao observed, sizing up Xu Mo and said, “But still so handsome.”

“Of course, Brother Mo’s looks and charm are on par with mine,” Xiao Qi declared.

“Don’t insult Brother Xu Mo,” Sun Xiaoxiao retorted disdainfully.

Ye Qingdie also stepped forward, smiling as she looked at a now slightly darker Xu Mo, who appeared even more masculine.

Handsome!

Naturally, the people from the Eight Great Colleges also noticed Xu Mo not training with them, uncertain where he had been taken.

“Instructor, Instructor…”

Voices intermingled as several soldiers approached, scanning the crowd.

“The training is over. From now on, it is dismissed; everyone is to return to their colleges,” an instructor announced, and everyone nodded.

“Instructor, can we win?” someone asked.

“You are destined to lose,” the instructor declared, and suddenly the air around seemed to fall silent.

“The Eight Great Colleges fight on their own, lacking a sense of teamwork and urgency. When you go back to your colleges, tell your deans it’s best to cancel,” the instructor spoke indifferently. The students from the Eight Extraordinary Colleges, all proud and elite, showed unsatisfied expressions.

“I remind you, if you must fight, take care of yourselves. It’s a battlefield, not a playground,” the instructor said unsparingly, discouraging the group before adding, “Dismissed.”

With those words, he left, behind him a noisy crowd.

Even the instructor thought they were bound to lose?