"You've got it backward..."
The King-level Beast Tamer's body trembled as he distanced himself from Chen Shu, a hint of wariness in his eyes.
"Not at all."
Chen Shu shrugged and explained, "Perhaps men harbor a dream of being a fierce bandit? Does that make me seem normal?"
Just then, Liu Feng spoke again:
"First, I'd like to introduce myself. I am the Vice Principal of Huaxia University and one of the instructors for this training camp!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd collectively said:
"Greetings, Teacher Liu!"
Liu Feng nodded with satisfaction and looked at the other instructors.
One by one, they stepped forward to introduce themselves.
As King-level Beast Tamers, they were either powerful figures who commanded respect in their territories or governors overseeing entire provinces – individuals of considerable stature.
Naturally, the students regarded them with reverence. The thought of such powerful individuals personally guiding them filled their hearts with anticipation for the training camp.
There were ten instructors in total, slightly more than the number present at the meeting, perhaps indicating late additions.
Soon, Chen Shu also stepped forward. Gazing at the students' eager eyes, he slowly began:
"Greetings, everyone. I am the world's number one genius, the foremost Golden Beast Tamer, the third strongest individual in the world, and a peerless prodigy of Huaxia University..."
He didn't pause, listing all his titles.
Initially, the crowd was filled with excitement and eagerness, but it gradually turned peculiar...
Ten minutes later,
Chen Shu was still speaking without pause:
"Public restroom pharmacist, little genius of Nanjiang City's North Kindergarten, neighborhood cesspool demolition expert..."
"Enough!"
Liu Feng finally couldn't stand it and shouted, "You damn..."
He was about to reprimand Chen Shu, but considering his strength, he took a deep breath and forced a smile, saying, "Can you be a bit more concise!"
"Uh..."
Chen Shu shrugged and said, "I am Chen Shu, the Nanjiang Fierce Bandit."
The students also breathed a sigh of relief. If this guy continued, there would be no time for training today.
"Greetings, Teacher Chen!"
"Ah~~~"
Upon hearing this, Chen Shu displayed a look of extreme comfort...
He hadn't even imagined that he would become a teacher in his lifetime...
"..."
The people exchanged peculiar glances. Was this guy sick?
"What's wrong with you?"
Liu Feng rubbed his forehead, also confused by Chen Shu's behavior.
"Nothing, nothing..."
Chen Shu waved his hand and continued, "Can everyone call me that one more time?"
"??"
Everyone was bewildered, but considering his identity as an instructor, they could only call out:
"Greetings, Teacher Chen."
"Ah~~~"
"..."
Liu Feng directly pulled Chen Shu aside, forcibly ending his self-introduction.
This was pure madness...
Liu Feng's expression turned serious and he declared, "Alright, I now announce that the Genius Training Camp officially begins!"
"Now, please open the technological wristwatch on your right hand. It contains a map, with your training locations marked!"
"Arrive at your destination before noon tomorrow!"
"The top five will share a staggering 20 billion in resources!"
"Furthermore, do not attack your own people! This training camp is meant to cultivate the strong, not to nurture bandits!"
Because of Chen Shu, the authorities were now more cautious in their rule-making...
Upon hearing '20 billion,' the students' eyes lit up with excitement.
Following that, hundreds of them instantly summoned their contracted spirits. Some set off alone, while others paired up. In a flash, they departed from the Spirit Suppression Army's stronghold.
Although the stronghold could serve as a training ground, there were no longer any high-level ferocious beasts in the vicinity, rendering it ineffective for practical experience.
At this moment, the ten instructors stood resolute, quietly watching the direction in which the participants had left.
One instructor spoke:
"Isn't it a bit too difficult... that's the deep region of the [Skyfire Desert]."
"It wasn't meant for them to have a vacation," Liu Feng replied calmly. "Besides, the training camp allows for fatalities."
Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts were stirred. They silently watched the departing students, hoping that no one would encounter misfortune.
"I agree," Chen Shu nodded. "If they can obtain so many resources without experiencing any danger, wouldn't that be too agonizing to witness?"
"..."
The other nine instructors glanced at him, speechless and stunned.
It was as if, having endured hardship themselves, they now delighted in making others suffer...
"Let's go too!"
Liu Feng expressed a hint of worry and said, "We'll just follow from a distance. Let's try to increase their survival rate. I don't want them all wiped out right at the start."
The instructors nodded, summoned their contracted spirits, and headed towards the students ahead.
...
"Teacher Chen is here to provide escort..."
Chen Shu followed about ten people from a distance. As the Nanjiang Fierce Bandit, his reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance skills were top-notch, allowing him to remain undetected by the students.
As time passed,
He yawned. The situation seemed easier than he had anticipated.
From start to finish, the group of about ten had only encountered a pack of Silver-level ferocious beasts, with the strongest being a Silver Lord, which was instantly killed.
Those selected for the training camp were at least the cream of the crop among their peers, capable of fighting opponents of a higher level.
"No, if this continues, won't there be any challenge at all?"
Chen Shu contemplated, stroking his spatial rabbit's head.
"Hoo hoo~"
The rabbit quickly nodded, a mischievous smile appearing on its lips as it instantly vanished from its spot.
At that moment, the ten or so students in front collectively shivered.
"Damn, what was that just now?"
"It's impossible for the Skyfire Desert to be this cold."
"I have a bad feeling about this, do you guys?"
"..."
The ten or so students communicated with each other while flying at high speed, all feeling a sense of foreboding.
After a short while, terrifying roars echoed from behind...
The group's bodies trembled. They all turned to look back and their expressions changed instantly.
A massive horde of ferocious beasts was charging at them at an alarming rate.
The leading Lord-level ferocious beast had an expression of humiliation, clutching its hindquarters with a claw, its eyes filled with rage and hatred.
Clearly, it had experienced something unpleasant...
Just then, it lost the rabbit's scent and could no longer lock onto its target.
The beast horde paused slightly, but then shifted its focus to the ten or so students ahead.
It was certain that the mischievous rabbit was a human's contracted spirit. Since it couldn't find it, it decided to vent its fury on other humans!
"Holy crap, a mutated Golden-level ferocious beast, what's going on?!"
Their faces paled as they gazed at the berserk eyes of the beasts, no longer daring to hold back.
Instantly, their speed increased again, wishing their contracted spirits had two more legs...
"Hmm, now this is exciting..."
Chen Shu licked his lips, a smile in his eyes.
Just rushing along was too boring. Of course, he had to find some fun...