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Chen Hao was a natural at making friends, and he immediately started chatting with Lin Che about everything under the sun, from Peking duck in Beijing to pan-fried dumplings in Shanghai, his spittle flying everywhere. Zhang Wei, though quiet, would occasionally chime in with a insightful observation when the topic turned to Pokémon battles. Li Jin listened quietly, occasionally offering a kind smile.
Four people with very different personalities managed to create a wonderful harmony in just a few minutes.
A rich second-generation heir who seemed to have endless money in his pocket, and was so enthusiastic that he was a bit boastful.
A combat maniac who seems to have poured all his energy into training, single-mindedly focused on the game.
Another type is a typical high-achieving student who has clear goals and is single-mindedly focused on learning.
Lin Che mentally labeled his three new roommates.
There were none of the melodramatic plots he had read in novels here, no roommates who started off with sarcastic remarks, and no conflicts arising from jealousy.
Yes, it was just a group of young people who had just entered university and were full of hope for the future.
This made Lin Che feel more relaxed and looking forward to the four years of collective life that was about to begin.
He had a premonition.
These three roommates, with their unique styles and comparable talents, may become the most important group of companions for him during his four years of university.
Chapter 26 Opening Ceremony, the overwhelming pressure of a Champion-level Dragonite!
In August, the sun hangs high in the sky in Shanghai, and waves of heat roll in.
In the vast plaza in front of the main auditorium of Shanghai Elf University, thousands of freshmen, dressed in brand-new training uniforms, gathered in neat square formations. The air was distorted by the high temperature, cicadas chirped desperately, and fine beads of sweat clung to everyone's foreheads. The excitement and novelty of the start of the semester were being gradually worn away by the scorching heat.
Many people were already starting to doze off, their heads nodding as they struggled to stay conscious in such a solemn occasion as the opening ceremony.
On the podium, the lengthy speeches by several school leaders finally came to an end.
An elderly man with gray hair, but a straight back and bright, piercing eyes, slowly walked to the microphone.
He is the dean of Shanghai Elf University, a legendary figure who enjoys a high reputation within the league.
His gaze swept gently over the students below, who looked somewhat listless from the sun, and a knowing smile appeared on his lips.
"It seems the weather is indeed getting hot."
His voice wasn't loud, but it was clearly amplified and reached everyone's ears, carrying a calming power.
There were no unnecessary pleasantries, nor any lengthy speeches.
Under the watchful eyes of thousands, the old headmaster simply and unhurriedly took a Poké Ball out of his pocket.
It was a Poké Ball that looked quite old, with fine scratches covering its red and white surface, and the button on top was smooth from years of use.
"Om-"
He pressed the button gently.
A dazzling red light shot into the sky and suddenly bloomed in the air above the auditorium!
The next instant, an enormous shadow enveloped the entire square.
All the drowsy freshmen were suddenly awakened at this moment and subconsciously looked up.
A huge elf, its body a warm, orange-yellow, floated silently above their heads, its small wings outstretched. It had a rounded body, a kind face, and two long, slightly swaying antennae on its head.
It's a Dragonite!
However, in stark contrast to its seemingly gentle and harmless appearance, an indescribable terrifying pressure descended upon it!
The air became so thick it was almost tangible, and the noise and cicada chirping in the entire square were completely silenced in that instant, plunging it into a deathly stillness.
The thousands of new students felt as if an invisible, towering mountain was pressing down on them, making their chests feel tight and their breathing difficult. Many even turned pale and their legs trembled slightly uncontrollably.
This is the aura of a top-tier expert!
Just as everyone was filled with horror, the Dragonite in mid-air let out a low and gentle roar.
"Roar--!"
The dragon's roar transformed into tangible sound waves, yet it brought no discomfort. Instead, it was like a gentle breeze, dispelling the fear and tension in everyone's hearts.
Then, it slightly opened its mouth.
Praying for rain!
A pale blue energy ripple spread out from it, and the sky seemed to be drawn by this force, quickly gathering into a cloud layer.
A few seconds later, a cool drizzle fell precisely, covering the entire area where the new students were located.
The cool raindrops fell on my burning skin, instantly taking away all the heat and irritability.
"Oh wow! It's raining! How refreshing!"
"This feels so good! I'm saved!"
The deathly silent square was instantly ignited by a burst of joyful cheers, and the heavy, oppressive aura that had been there before vanished as if it had never existed.
Among the crowd, only Lin Che never looked up to see the perfectly timed rain.
The moment Dragonite appeared, the golden halo representing the "Eye of Truth" deep within its pupils began to spin wildly!
An unprecedentedly magnificent data panel, which almost filled his entire field of vision, suddenly exploded in his mind!
[Elf: Kuailong]
[Level: LV.85 (King-level)]
[Potential Assessment: Champion Level]
The three lines of information at the very top, so concise as to be almost supernatural, caused Lin Che's mind to go blank for a moment.
King level!
LV.85!
The weight represented by those numbers made his heart skip a beat. This was no longer just data; it was an absolute crushing on a life-or-death level!
His gaze continued downwards.
At the very bottom of that long list of skills, there was a row of skills that he had never seen in any book or document before.
Without exception, the names of these skills all radiated a deep and noble purple light, as if they contained some kind of ultimate truth.
Lin Che's breathing completely stopped.
His blood seemed to ignite at that moment, rushing through his veins to his limbs and bones, bringing a slight shiver.
Is this... the power of a Heavenly King?
Is this the true pinnacle of the world, the view that can be reached?
He clenched his fists tightly, his nails digging deep into his palms, and a flame called "desire" burned fiercely in his chest.
The opening ceremony concluded successfully amidst the refreshing and awe-inspiring experience brought by the Dragonite.
Afterwards, the freshmen from each department were led by their respective counselors to different teaching buildings for their first class meetings.
The atmosphere inside the training room was unusually somber.
The homeroom teacher was a burly middle-aged man with a buzz cut, a resolute face, and sharp eyes. Just by standing on the podium, he exuded a soldier's iron-blooded aura, causing all the students who had just been excitedly discussing Dragonite to unconsciously shut their mouths and sit up straight.
"My name is Gao Bo, and I will be your homeroom teacher for the next four years. I am a retired military trainer."
His voice was deep and powerful, each word like a steel ball bursting from his throat.
"The person next to me is your counselor, Teacher Sun."
He finished his concise introduction, his sharp gaze sweeping across the entire room.
"In training families, you only need to remember two sentences."
"First and foremost, discipline is paramount!"
"Secondly, strength is paramount!"
"Here, there are no privileges, no excuses, only sweat and battle. Whoever has the strongest fist has the right to speak. Do you understand?"
"understand!"
A few scattered responses came from the audience.
Gao Bo frowned, and his voice suddenly rose eight octaves.
"Haven't you eaten? Speak louder!"
"clear!!!"
This time, the response was deafening.
The entire class meeting was dull and oppressive, consisting mainly of emphasizing discipline and reading out school rules. Lin Che sat listlessly in his seat, feeling as if he had returned to his high school days.
He quietly took out his phone and tapped on Xu Qingyan's WeChat profile picture.
[Lin Che: How many girls are in your class?]
My phone vibrated quickly.
[Xu Qingyan: Our breeding family is doing pretty well, the male-to-female ratio is about 50/50. What about you, top scorer?]
Lin Che raised his head and looked around his class.
Everywhere you look, there are only men with buzz cuts or short hair, all young and angular faces. In this sea of green, only a few girls are scattered around, like rare animals, isolated from the rest.
His lips twitched slightly, and his fingertips tapped helplessly on the screen.
[Lin Che: In our class, the male-to-female ratio is ten to one.]
The other party replied within seconds of the message being sent.
[Xu Qingyan: Pfft!]
It was followed by a laughing-to-tears emoji.
[Xu Qingyan: Congratulations, top scorer! You've successfully entered the legendary 'Monk Class'!]
Chapter 27: Training begins, target: Qingchuan Wetland!
The first rays of dawn pierced through the clouds, gilding the steel forest of Shanghai with a hazy golden edge.
However, the tranquility of the city was soon shattered by the roar of engines.