The scene was extremely brutal for a while.
It was hard to imagine that such a quiet girl would be so... violent when she started acting.
Only the word violent can describe it.
Jerry’s entire face was beaten beyond recognition by her, a bloody mess with skin and muscles turned outward.
From the very beginning.
Half of Jerry’s teeth were knocked out by two punches from Jiang Xi.
Then his mouth was forcibly held shut, so he couldn’t even beg for mercy.
Just when Jiang Xi was ready to take it a step further and completely disable this person, a stern shout sounded from the side.
Under the stunned gaze of everyone.
A light figure swiftly dashed out from the audience area, striking angrily towards Jiang Xi.
Jiang Xi reacted with equal speed, her pupils turning gray, as she raised her fist back, ready to confront the person head-on.
Xu Jin, who was already prepared, stepped in front of Jiang Xi and casually took the palm.
All the students’ expressions changed repeatedly.
The two masters were actually facing off.
Even though the students had a real fight, no one expected it to escalate to this extent. But Hoka City and Linjiang City had always been at odds with each other, so it wasn’t anything new.
If not for Erza coming to Linjiang for special reasons, the group from Hoka City wouldn’t have come either.
"Teacher Xu, we’re all here for special training; there’s no need to get so hostile with each other."
The blonde, blue-eyed man on the opposite side spoke in awkward East Prosperity language, coldly stating.
"Indeed, the skirmish between students is something we teachers just watch. Just like how your student injured someone from Linjiang three days ago, I didn’t say anything.
Teacher Buddy, according to the rules.
Your student lost; he should leave the field, right? Or do you want the remaining four to continue fighting?"
Xu Jin stood his ground.
The master named Buddy shot a cold glance at him and Jiang Xi, said nothing, and turned to leave. The several students from Hoka City left with their heads down as well.
Based on Jiang Xi’s strength just now, they were no match at all.
Rather than stay and be humiliated, it’s better to leave proactively.
"Alright, Hoka City has always had friction with us, but everyone doesn’t need to worry.
Sparring and competition between students is very normal, and we generally have a few matches with Hoka City every year. Everyone should focus on cultivating Blood Qi according to their progress; the training base has scene simulations and many other functions."
After the people from Hoka City left, Xu Jin explained to those around him, then turned to Jiang Xi and sighed:
"You have too much killing intent; at this rate, it will be hard to lower your pollution level.
The old master from Golden Rainbow Academy told me.
Your current appearance is because of your special physique and ability.
If your pollution level exceeds the critical point, it may be difficult to maintain the current balance."
Jiang Xi said indifferently, "I have it under control; I’m very healthy now!"
He didn’t dare to say more to this special student in front of him, so he let it pass.
Mechanical Reading Room.
Baiyu pushed aside the mountain of books before him and let out a long breath.
[Reading complete, knowledge points in Mechanical Science increased by 70 points this time!]
The scholar space prompt flashed in his mind.
Without the support of tasks, this kind of continuous reading is simply exhausting.
"Not bad, in one morning, you’ve memorized 372 kinds of mechanical drawings. According to calculations, you’ll be able to complete the basics of Mechanical Science in just a month."
Erza floated in mid-air, her expression appreciative.
"Don’t say it so lightly; you haven’t explained to me yet, is Mechanical Science really that important?"
Baiyu complained helplessly.
Mechanical Science isn’t really in the high school curriculum, not because schools don’t teach it, but because many people can’t access such knowledge without being selected first.
Dong Chunsheng at the Linjiang Auditorium is the first level of selection.
To filter out those who dare not fight for the Human Race, who do not want to enter the Shelter, and only want to show off and enjoy the rights of a Martial Artist without fulfilling their obligations.
Erza is the second line of selection.
Mainly targeting spies or other races.
The primary purpose of the second model and exchange classes is precisely these two selections, followed by assessing the students’ ability.
"The heart of all of Linjiang is a gigantic Steam Engine, buried deep beneath Linjiang, providing power to the entire city through Jiujiang groundwater.
It is the product of Mechanical Science and Magic Energy.
The massive body and mechanical heart are all products of Magic Energy and Mechanical Science."
A faint green glow flickered in Erza’s pupils: "Mechanical Science alone is not very terrifying, but combined with Magic Energy, it’s enough to create devastating weapons.
Like Mechanical Armament, Magic Energy Cannon, and Magic Energy Mecha.
These weapons are more powerful than traditional firearms and also safer.
Initially, the Omi Imperial dropped two nuclear bombs connected to Japan’s Shelters to expel the Exotic Beasts.
As a result, the nuclear bombs underwent unknown changes upon entering the Shelters, killing many Exotic Beasts but causing the surviving ones to mutate in various terrifying ways.
Japan was subsequently destroyed by the Beast Tide.
Afterward, nuclear weapons were listed as forbidden weapons, practically useless but hard to discard, while Magic Energy and Mechanical Science became the main directions for weapons development."
Hearing her say this, Baiyu became interested: "So, what does the Shelter look like?"
"That’s another world... Many call it the Spirit Realm; let’s refer to it as the Spirit Realm for now.
Because, in the world where the Shelters exist, the concentration of Spiritual Qi is generally several times higher than on Canglan Star.
Every Shelter is a human base in the Spirit Realm.
These bases are quite difficult to set up.
Nor can the position of Shelters on Canglan Star define the location within the Spirit Realm.
For example, there could be two Shelter entrances adjacent on Canglan Star, but their connections to locations in the Spirit Realm might be worlds apart.
In the Spirit Realm, an ordinary Martial Artist may never reach another Shelter from one in their lifetime."
Clearly, Erza had extensive knowledge on such matters.
A green light flickered in her eyes, "If you compare the entire Spirit Realm to a vast ocean, then each Shelter is like an island in the ocean.
The Human Race can only live on the islands.
Areas of the Spirit Realm outside the Shelters are extremely dangerous.
If you can truly control me, then you could explore beyond the Shelters on your own.
Many Martial Artists or criminals who can’t survive in human society flee to the Spirit Realm.
It’s impossible to hunt them down there, and they can survive as long as they are capable enough."
Baiyu was hearing the term "Spirit Realm" for the first time.
He knew the Shelter was the main battleground between humans and Exotic Beasts and other races, but now it sounded like a battle between two planes?
Could the Spiritual Qi Revival on Canglan Star also relate to the Spirit Realm?
"Knowing too much is useless now; once you enter the Martial Arts School, you’ll naturally get to learn about these things. Until I find a new heir, I can’t enter the Shelter either."
Erza was somewhat resigned.
Baiyu nodded and didn’t continue asking. He picked up the wrench beside him: "Since the lesson is over, I have business to attend to. Are you coming?"
Erza eyed him suspiciously.
"Well, in layman’s terms, this is about settling the score. Qin Shou is still lying in the hospital, and I can’t just leave it at that, can I?"
Baiyu stretched his muscles: "You surely know where they are; can you help me find them?"
"Lord Qiong Yue doesn’t care about disputes between schools. You all use the equipment here for teaching, and whoever is stronger gets to control the teaching resources. It has always been the rule enforced by the Prefect of Maple Leaf County, so I can’t help you without being biased."
"Oh, you little brat, don’t you understand interpersonal relationships?"
"Interpersonal relationships?"
"Help me find them, and tomorrow I’ll get someone to get you a pound of gasoline with 98% purity or higher, just like the drink I secretly gave you last time. Do we have a deal?"
Erza’s expression contorted in hesitation, her eyebrows furrowing: "Even though I do know where those people are, helping you would be violating rules."
"Rules are meant to be broken; no wonder you’re so set in your ways, you stubborn rock head."
"No, rules are rules, unless..."
"Ten pounds! I want ten pounds!"