High-Martial World: System Arrives 30 Years Late-Chapter 261 - 223: Squad Competition, 2nd Squad Recruit Jiang Mu

Chapter 261: Chapter 223: Squad Competition, 2nd Squad Recruit Jiang Mu

Upon hearing the conversation, the burly soldier, as sturdy as a bear, paused for a moment, glanced at the shoulder badge, and said.

"Gentlemen Captains, you arrived late."

"We arrived late?" The soldiers were taken aback. They had only seen one person when they came in earlier, who was wearing the most ordinary physical training suit and looked very clean, not at all like an old soldier with many years of service, let alone an officer.

"That’s right, you indeed came late... The person earlier ate all of it."

"Are you saying he alone finished all the limited-supply Grandmaster Level Fierce Beast Flesh? You must be kidding."

The Captains all thought it was a joke. 𝑓𝑟𝑒𝘦𝓌𝑒𝑏𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝘭.𝒸𝘰𝑚

The next second.

The soldier, built like a bear, now showed a ghostly expression and said solemnly, "Captain, I’m not joking."

At once, they stood there in a daze, their mouths wide open. When they came to their senses, a chill ran down their spines. For someone to finish all the Grandmaster Level Fierce Beast Flesh alone, they must at least be a Martial Arts Grandmaster and a strong one at that.

Such a formidable figure in the military district would surely be a Golden Star General Level officer. They had all forgotten to salute upon entry, and getting caught by the patrol for this oversight would not be a trivial matter.

"When did our War Zone have such a young officer..."

"Could it be a new officer in the War Zone?"

"That can’t be. Every General Level officer’s appointment involves at least a conferment ceremony or a welcome party. Either way, I’ve heard nothing about it."

...

Mu Hu reached to carry the luggage case, but Mu Feng simply lifted it and put it into the trunk with one hand.

"Brother, let me handle it myself. I’m a Fifth Level Martial Artist now, not a child anymore."

The vehicle slowly drove out of the War Zone as the siblings chatted along the way.

"Three days off?"

"Yes."

"Speaking of which, a few days ago at the Musashi East Branch, I encountered an idiot."

Hearing her brother say "an idiot," Mu Feng gave him a curious look, although she was also in the East District.

"You know that ’Legendary Martial Arts’ book ’Cyan Lotus Martial Seed’ right?"

"Could it be..."

"That’s right, yet another idiot spent millions of Battle Zone Points for nothing. Even Huangfu Tian failed with it, who does this idiot think he is?"

"Who was it? Must be a newcomer... No, that doesn’t make sense, a newcomer wouldn’t have so many Battle Zone Points, probably a relative of some officer?"

"Most likely, the Token used was also an officer’s. I can’t recall which officer it was, though Old Chen mentioned it to me once..."

"Brother, quickly, tell me what that fool looks like?"

"What he looks like? In your girl’s eyes, probably quite handsome, very smooth-skinned, his skin is even whiter than yours."

Mu Feng was taken aback. Whiter than hers, and much whiter at that?

She racked her brains, but had no impression of such a person.

...

The Southern War Zone is extensive, and its training areas are divided like Musashi Hall into five parts: one inner zone, four outer sub-regions.

The Cultivation Room in the East Sub-Region stands out the most, a massive metallic hemisphere structure. At a glance, it resembles a giant beast sprawled on the horizon, vast and boundless.

The Weapon Cultivation Room area was abuzz with activity. Today was a small inter-company competition for two newcomer companies of the War Zone, attracting many recruits.

For differentiation, new recruits from Company One wore camouflage physical training suits, while those from Company Two wore ordinary physical training suits.

"Impressive, several formidable newcomers joined East District’s Company One and Two this time."

"Both Companies can prioritize selecting enlistees, and there are several South China Saint Martial University talents among them. It’s said one even qualified for the selection competition but gave up voluntarily."

"Still, I bet these people won’t stay in the War Zone long, many are here just for half a year or a year to build their resumes."

"No wonder, I kept wondering why these two companies are stronger than ours, many are Sixth Level Martial Artists."

"Anyway, this time the newcomers’ grand competition might bring honor to our East Sub-Region. Our company leader mentioned in previous competitions, our East District’s newcomers were always at the bottom."

Amid the discussions, a slightly arrogant figure stepped out from a special Cultivation Room.

"Mission accomplished."

A standing officer entered with haste, announcing loudly the result, "East Sub-Region New Company One, Zhang Mingcheng, Third Stage Sword Technique completeness: 55%."

The place erupted with astonishment and warm applause.

"The Third Stage corresponds to Perfection Realm Sword Technique, and to reach 55% completeness? Zhang Mingcheng is indeed remarkable, the first today to exceed 50% at the Third Stage!"

"I know this person, Zhang Mingcheng is from South China Saint Martial University, no surprise he’s outstanding in Martial Arts, his Sword Technique really is extraordinary. Beyond Perfection Realm is Micro Realm; mastering Sword Technique at Micro Realm qualifies one as a Sword Dao Grandmaster, and his over 50% Perfection Realm Sword Technique rivals some Half-Step Grandmasters’ mastery."

"Truly impressive!"

"Company Two also produced several with Perfection Realm Sword Techniques, but they’re all novices, the highest being under 10%, once again Company One has the upper hand.

Amid the crowd stood several officers.

"Haha, seems like our Company One is winning this mini competition."

"Humph, the competition isn’t over yet." An officer from Company Two snorted, unwilling to admit defeat.

"Then let’s continue. Speaking of which, wasn’t Zhao Ning avoiding a loss by bringing you, Wu Song, to lead the team?"

In the Cultivation Area, a figure took out a Battlefield Manual and began to browse.

Before long, the figure’s eyes lit up, and he softly exclaimed.

Hmm----

"There’s actually a Weapon Cultivation Room for enhancing weapon control, and each weapon has a separate detection room? They test mastery of Sword Technique, not Sword Momentum?"

"I wonder about my level in Sword Technique? I should check it out."

Mumbling to himself, it was the first time he heard of divisions in Sword Technique mastery, knowing only that Sword Momentum had realm divisions.

Immediately, the figure closed the manual and strode towards the Weapon Cultivation Room located in the Cultivation Tower.

Entering the tower, the sounds of discussion and applause filled his ears, seemingly related to some kind of competition based on the chatter.

This tall figure wasn’t initially interested in joining the excitement but realized the applause was coming from the area housing Sword, Spear, and other common Weapon Cultivation Rooms.

Curious, he moved closer, seeing people gathered in tight circles, three deep in places.

The tall, handsome figure withdrew his gaze and took out a golden military order with a wheat-ear pattern, but without a Golden Star, finding an empty Sword Technique Cultivation Room at the edge just now.

As he swiped the military order, the Cultivation Room door beeped, and a red light flashed for several seconds.

[Battle Zone Points: 0]

"Notice: Insufficient remaining Battle Zone Points."

The tall, handsome figure was taken aback, realizing the dining hall’s free access didn’t imply the same for Cultivation Rooms.

In an instant, he understood the War Zone’s intention, which was the same as the earlier Three Cities Training Camp—to encourage competition, ensuring cultivation resources weren’t freely distributed, thereby motivating War Zone soldiers to compete and enhance their cultivation efforts.

As he retracted the token, intending to leave.

Behind him, everyone turned to look, and Company Two’s leader, Wu Song, shouted sternly.

"Why are you dawdling there?"

"Are you from Company Two? Hurry up and come over."

The tall figure hesitated, turned around puzzled. Most likely, they mistook him for someone else. Wu Song stepped forward quickly from the crowd, questioning him with a stern look.

"What weapon do you use?"

"Sword."

"Then get in there, just so happens the Sword Technique Cultivation Room is open."

Hmm?

The tall figure glanced at the Sword Technique Cultivation Room surrounded by people, eyes lighting up, then slightly smiled and nodded.

"Yes, Instructor."

The tall figure strode forward, the crowd parting to make way, but just before entering the Cultivation Room, Wu Song, looking at Su Mu’s figure, found something amiss. Despite not being Company Two’s officer, his training ground was nearby; logically, he should recognize him.

"Wait a minute..."

The tall figure paused, smiled helplessly, realizing he couldn’t bluff his way through, deciding to return next time.

"What’s your name?"

"Jiang Mu."

"Jiang Mu? Alright, go in, stop lingering."

Su Mu nodded and entered the Sword Technique Cultivation Room, Wu Song quickly retrieved a company roster, scanning through it quickly, showing surprise. Among several hundred personnel in Company Two, there was no Jiang Mu.

Then who was the person that just went inside?

Someone from another company causing trouble?

For a moment, Wu Song frowned, burning with anger.

...