Chapter 506: Unspoken Understanding
Hundred Ghost Fortress.
The reserve-exclusive training area.
Ling Zhan continued his high-intensity physical training, then adjusted the difficulty and parameters of the sparring robots for real combat practice.
He specifically used this training to improve his proficiency with small, rarely used skills.
After all...
If a skill isn't used for a long time, you can lose the feel and mastery of it.
For Ling Zhan.
He no longer needed to deliberately enhance his combat techniques.
What he needed was to maintain his precision and control at all times.
That way, at a critical moment, he could strike decisively.
At this moment.
Many eyes were focused on Ling Zhan.
They couldn't help it...
After all, Ling Zhan's performance in today's battle was exceptional.
Especially the members of the Dragon Kingdom's Ninth Squad.
Even the senior fourth-year members were looking at Ling Zhan's back with admiration.
They had initially thought Ling Zhan was just some rich kid, sent here to pad his resume.
But just when they were ready to 'babysit the prince,' they were shocked by his extraordinary power!
Naturally, this earned him the complete respect of the entire Dragon Kingdom Ninth Squad!
The prejudice they held because of Ling Zhan's age shattered completely!
"Damn..."
"Is this really that intense?"
Many people were left dumbfounded by Ling Zhan's physical training regimen!
When everyone thought he was just running, they noticed he was carrying 3,000 kilograms of compressed black iron!
Plus, he wore gravity limiters on his hands and feet!
He only carried 3,000 kilograms because any more would interfere with normal activity.
But even then, Ling Zhan found it too easy, so he added the gravity limiters!
These limiters increased the gravity on his body by 50 times!
3,000 kilograms of weight!
Along with 50 times gravity!
And then, he began running 500 kilometers at high speed!
Mind you...
This was high-speed running!
Around the enormous field, a 500-kilometer run!
Everyone could see that Ling Zhan had set the running system to alert him after completing the 500 kilometers!
And then...
The next moment.
Everyone was utterly stunned!!
They saw Ling Zhan, under the weight and 50 times gravity, suddenly take off at a sprint!
Boom!!
A sound like a bullet firing echoed.
It wasn't a starting gun from a referee or staff member.
It was the sonic boom from Ling Zhan's explosive speed as he took off!
Whoosh!!
The spectators only saw a blur shoot around the track. In less than three seconds.
Ling Zhan completed a full 1,000-meter lap!
"Holy crap!!"
"What the hell is that?!"
"What the hell, this is supposed to be running?!"
Shocked!
Completely shocked!
Everyone was left speechless by Ling Zhan's so-called 'weighted sprint' training!
However.
If you thought it ended there...
After finishing the 500-kilometer weighted sprint.
Ling Zhan, still carrying all his weights and under the 50-times gravity, headed to the massive swimming pool!
Ding!
Everyone was stunned when they saw him input 100 kilometers into the swimming assistant system!
And then...
Splash!!
The non-specialist dove into the enormous pool like a fish.
Whoosh!!
Looking down, they saw a black shadow speeding through the water at an astonishing speed!
"This..."
No one could find the words to say!
Holy shit!
Is this supposed to be just a warm-up for physical training?
Who trains like this?!
Even some third-tier melee professionals went numb watching Ling Zhan's training!
Swear to the heavens...
This was the first time they'd seen such a terrifying training method!
And those frail magic users couldn't help but purse their lips as they watched.
Hmm...
No need to think further.
This kind of extreme training definitely wasn't suitable for them!
Only Ling Zhan could handle it!
Meanwhile.
Everyone marveled at the sheer strength of this non-specialist's body!
They couldn't wrap their heads around how a non-specialist could possess such a monstrous physique!
They accepted that Ling Zhan's use of basic skills was freakishly powerful.
After all, they could attribute that to his talent.
But how did he build a body like that, resembling some kind of beast?
All-rounder!
This guy was an absolute all-rounder!
Today, he'd already displayed impressive skills in summoning, long-range sniping, magic bombardment, and necromancy...
Now he was showing off his monstrous physical strength!
This meant...
His close-quarters combat skills were likely just as terrifying!
Damn it!!
Was this really the same non-specialist they had once despised?
He could fight up close or from a distance.
He could single-target or take on groups.
And on top of that, he had summoning, necromancy, and spirit control.
Who knows, maybe he even had support skills he hadn't revealed yet!
"At this point, can we even call him a non-specialist? He should be called an all-specialist!"
"There's nothing this guy can't do!"
Someone couldn't help but laugh bitterly.
"This is too much! Who was it that said the Dragon Kingdom's new captain was a waste of space? Thank god I didn't rush in to cause trouble..."
"Did you hear? A while back, the Free Federation squad went on a mission with Ling Zhan's Ninth Squad, and the Free Federation members all died..."
"Yeah! I thought the Free Federation squad was too weak, or maybe the remnants of Demon Arrival were too strong, but now that I think about it..."
"Heh, let's just say it's better to understand without saying too much!"
With that.
Everyone exchanged knowing looks.
No one had much sympathy for the Free Federation.
As they thought about it.
Ling Zhan had successfully led his squad through this city siege, keeping all his teammates unharmed and completing the mission.
But during a minor mission, he somehow couldn't protect the Free Federation squad members...
Anyone could sense there was something fishy going on.
But so what?
The world runs on evidence.
Without proof, it's just slander.
And so.
Everyone silently reached the same understanding.
"Alright! After watching this monster's training, let's get started ourselves!"
"After all, we're not here for sightseeing!"
"..."