18: Carrying one hundred thousand kilograms

“This Genius Training Camp might be a bit dangerous. I don’t ask for too much from you, but if you can lend a hand when capable, please help our students from First High School.”

The Principal pulled Yu Xiu to a deserted area and whispered, “I know what you want to ask. Chairman Liu is leading the team this time, and he will explain it to you all later.”

“It’s almost time. You should get on the bus quickly and gather at the Martial Arts Association.”

Upon hearing this, Yu Xiu didn’t ask any more questions.

He was about to find an empty seat on a bus when he heard Yang Duling call him. He turned his head and saw her waving from the window.

“You brat!” The Principal smiled meaningfully, “Yang Duling is a good girl, and she certainly deserves you.”

Yu Xiu said speechlessly, “Principal, if you’re really bored, when I return from the Genius Training Camp, I’ll spar with you every day.”

“Uh!” The Principal’s mouth twitched, and he didn’t reply, quickening his pace.

Before leaving, he still turned back and said, “I’m telling you, the defensive necklace Yang Duling gave you last time was worth one hundred million martial warrior yuan, and it’s priceless, a one-time use item.”

After speaking, the Principal walked away quickly.

Yu Xiu, however, couldn’t help but frown.

“Teacher Wu?”

Stepping onto the bus, Yu Xiu saw that his homeroom teacher was also on the bus.

“Thanks to you, I’m the teacher leading our First High School students to the Genius Training Camp this time.” Teacher Wu chuckled, “However, I’m only sending you into the camp; afterward, I’ll return with Chairman Liu and the others.”

“Hurry and take a seat!”

Yu Xiu nodded and walked over to sit beside Yang Duling.

...

Half an hour later, the bus drove into the Martial Arts Association and stopped in a square.

After Yu Xiu and the others got off, they found that students from other schools were already standing there in neat formation.

Yu Xiu’s arrival also reminded these students of the shocking scene that day.

“Since everyone is here, I’ll talk about this Genius Training Camp.”

Chairman Liu said loudly, “As everyone knows, the Genius Training Camp is located in Wu Mountain in our Jizhou Province. At that time, students from other cities will also gather there.”

“Competition between individuals and competition between cities will ultimately select outstanding students for an upgraded Training Camp, which is what we call the Provincial Training Camp.”

“As for the situation of the Provincial Training Camp, I won’t elaborate too much. If any of you can pass, the Training Camp instructors will tell you then.”

“What I mainly want to talk about this time is that the competition in the Genius Training Camp has been upgraded.”

“In previous years, deaths were not allowed, but this year, there are no longer any restrictions.”

“At that time, in order to compete for resources, some of you may remain there.”

“Now I’m giving you a choice: withdraw or continue forward.”

As soon as these words came out, the students present became agitated, and more so, panicked.

They originally thought going to the Genius Training Camp was to compete for resources, but now competing for resources could potentially involve life-threatening danger.

Especially the students participating in the Pre-selection class.

Many hesitated for a moment but finally couldn’t overcome their inner fear.

In just three minutes, three hundred people had already chosen to withdraw from the Genius Training Camp, but at a glance, all of them were Pre-selection class students.

“Is there anyone else?”

“This is your only chance. If you reach Wu Mountain and then wish to withdraw, you will be treated as deserters.”

Chairman Liu scanned the crowd, saw that no one else chose to withdraw, and waved his hand, “Those who withdraw, stand still. Someone will send you back to school later. The rest of you, get on the bus.”

Everything was done swiftly and resolutely, and the long convoy of vehicles departed majestically.

The students who remained standing watched the convoy, their expressions becoming complicated.

They actually knew that perhaps after this parting, those who were once similar to them, or even weaker, would likely widen the gap with them in the future.

Likewise, many familiar faces would ultimately remain on Wu Mountain.

Do they regret it?

Do they feel regret?

These emotions certainly existed, but they couldn’t overcome their inner fear.

...

In the afternoon.

The convoy arrived at Wu Mountain.

There was a checkpoint on the only path into the mountain, manned entirely by armed personnel.

However, they didn’t carry guns; instead, they had swords on their backs and daggers on their thighs.

“Proceed!”

After checking Chairman Liu’s credentials, the convoy started again, entering the winding mountain road.

Another half an hour of twists and turns.

The convoy finally reached the summit.

It was a flat area, as if leveled by a knife and axe. Looking around, there were trees and many constructed camps.

“Get off!”

At this moment, three young men and women were waiting here, having apparently received the report from down the mountain.

“Students from Jiangtan City participating in the Pre-selection class, step forward.” The black-faced man leading them said.

Although they didn’t understand why, the black-faced man’s oppressive presence was very strong, and the students didn’t dare to hesitate, quickly lining up to the side.

“The rest of you, there are backpacks laid out over there, each with a marked weight. Choose a backpack suitable for you, start from here, register at the checkpoint when you enter the mountain, and then return here to pass the assessment.”

“Of course, the heavier the backpack you choose to complete the assessment, the more points you will receive, but I advise you to act within your capabilities.”

“Because once you fail the assessment, you will lose your status as a formal student of the Genius Training Camp and be demoted to the Pre-selection class.”

“Here I need to remind you that points are very valuable in the Genius Training Camp.”

“To put it this way, one point is equivalent to one hundred thousand martial warrior yuan.”

“Now choose your backpacks.”

As the black-faced man’s voice fell, Yu Xiu and the others walked towards the backpacks not far away.

Looking down, they found that the lightest backpack weighed a thousand kilograms.

The backpacks were divided into six Ranks: one thousand kilograms, three thousand kilograms, five thousand kilograms, eight thousand kilograms, ten thousand kilograms, and twenty thousand kilograms.

“Which backpack are you choosing?” Yang Duling walked over and asked.

“Twenty thousand kilograms, I suppose!” Yu Xiu didn’t hesitate at all. With his strength as a Great Grandmaster, twenty thousand kilograms was no pressure for him.

“I knew it.” Yang Duling looked envious, “Points are very important, but I suggest you apply for a higher Rank backpack, because the points earned when first entering the camp are the easiest to get.”

“Can I apply for a higher Rank?”

“This is the Genius Training Camp. As long as you make a reasonable request, it will be granted.”

“I understand!”

Yu Xiu’s current Qi and blood value was over thirteen hundred, and his Force was over one hundred three thousand.

“Hello, I would like to apply for a higher Rank backpack.”

The black-faced man rarely showed a smile, “You are Yu Xiu, aren’t you? Tell me, how many kilograms do you want to apply for?”

“One hundred thousand kilograms!”

The black-faced man frowned and said, “Although you have the strength of a Great Grandmaster, and your Force is also one hundred thousand kilograms, Force and load-bearing are two different things. You need to calculate the stamina consumption.”

“I understand!” Yu Xiu nodded, “I still insist on one hundred thousand kilograms.”

The black-faced man didn’t say anything more but turned to the woman beside him and said, “Nightingale, go get a one hundred thousand kilogram backpack.”

At this moment, the students who were choosing backpacks were already shocked by Yu Xiu’s choice.

Just as the black-faced man said, Force and load-bearing are two different things.

So, some in the crowd gloated, praying for Yu Xiu to fail the assessment, while others’ eyes gleamed with awe.

“Are you really choosing one hundred thousand kilograms?” Yang Duling asked with a worried expression.

“I have confidence!”

One must know that Yu Xiu had the blessing of four Talents, especially Extreme Strength and Godspeed, which could be of great help here.

Carrying a load of one hundred thousand kilograms might seem like Yu Xiu was overestimating himself to others, but to him, it was just a trifle.