92: Chapter 92 New Recruit Welcome Ceremony

"Alright, Master!"

Liu Yu nodded.

"Junior Martial Brother, I've heard Junior Sister Honglian mention you long ago!"

"In the military camp, there will definitely be opportunities for you to show your skills!"

Jiang Ling nodded and said, "I'll be counting on your guidance from now on, Senior Brother!"

"There's no need to be so polite with me!"

Liu Yu gave a carefree smile.

Once Zhao Kailai had delivered Jiang Ling, he headed back.

Liu Yu led Jiang Ling to report for duty.

Entering the military camp required undergoing a series of physical examinations and filling out registration forms.

With Liu Yu leading the way, these matters were settled very easily.

Afterward, Liu Yu led Jiang Ling toward the Special Operations Battalion!

Within the army, there were two types of soldiers: ordinary soldiers and Martial Artist soldiers!

Ordinary soldiers were those with no talent for the Martial Dao, a branch that fought using firearms!

Whereas the Special Operations Battalion was composed entirely of Martial Artists, specialized in executing assault-style missions.

"This 108th Special Warfare Battalion is the newest established special operations unit. Many of the soldiers here are university graduates!"

"Acclimatize yourself here first!"

"When there's an opportunity, I'll transfer you to a more Advanced Special Operations Battalion!"

After finishing the procedures, Liu Yu brought Jiang Ling to the front of a barracks and spoke.

"Thank you, Senior Brother!"

"But there's no need to open the back door for me. I believe I can be promoted through my own efforts!"

Jiang Ling said.

"Haha..."

Liu Yu let out a burst of laughter and said, "I believe that!"

"Junior Martial Brother, work hard!"

Liu Yu left after speaking.

Jiang Ling turned and entered the barracks.

"Oh? Someone new!"

At the main entrance, a soldier on guard duty saw Jiang Ling and raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Are you new?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ling took out the identification he had just processed.

"Go on in!"

Jiang Ling stepped into the barracks compound.

Once inside, Jiang Ling could see a massive martial arts field in front of the barracks where many Martial Artists were either Cultivating or sparring.

When Jiang Ling entered, no one paid him any attention.

Jiang Ling found the duty room for the barracks and handed over his information.

The old man in the duty room glanced at it and then said, "Just find an empty room for yourself to stay in!"

Jiang Ling nodded and walked toward the dormitory building of the barracks.

Finding an empty room on the third floor, Jiang Ling moved in.

Looking outside, Jiang Ling discovered that these Martial Artist soldiers in the Special Operations Battalion were quite free, without too many restrictive rules; they mostly just spent their time Cultivating.

They completely lacked the rigid structure of ordinary soldiers.

Jiang Ling pondered the grievances between himself and the Jiang Family, his brow furrowed deeply.

He hadn't expected that the Jiang Family would actually refuse to let him go.

They had even alerted a Martial Saint!

"I must increase my strength as quickly as possible so that I can have the right to control my own destiny!"

Jiang Ling took a deep breath and also went to the martial arts field to begin practicing his Blade Technique.

His Cultivation was different from others. When others practiced Martial Skills, they were filled with various Supernatural Abilities—all sorts of wind, fire, thunder, and lightning, looking incredibly fierce.

But when Jiang Ling practiced, he held his black iron great saber and performed extremely slow chops one by one, as if he were practicing Tai Chi.

This was the method Jiang Ling had obtained by following Zhao Kailai's Cultivation: carefully comprehending the Profound Truth within the Blade Technique to condense Saber Intent.

Once the Saber Intent is formed, the Blade Technique naturally follows!

Jiang Ling practiced for an entire afternoon and felt he had gained much.

As dinner time approached, a sharp whistle suddenly blew, and everyone immediately stopped Cultivating and began to line up.

The army, after all, had military rules.

It was impossible to be as undisciplined as a Mercenary!

Jiang Ling watched as these Martial Artists lined up, and he also found a spot to stand.

Before long, a Martial Artist dressed in military uniform walked over leisurely.

His gaze swept over everyone and finally landed on Jiang Ling.

A playful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth as he said, "Today, our 108th Special Warfare Battalion has welcomed a new member!"

"Everyone, clap and welcome him!"

Clap clap clap...

All the soldiers clapped together, their gazes then drifting toward Jiang Ling.

"New Recruit, come out and introduce yourself!"

The officer said to Jiang Ling.

Jiang Ling nodded and stepped forward. Facing all the Martial Artists, he said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "My name is Jiang Ling. I was originally a student at Magic Capital University!"

"I came to the army to gain experience due to some circumstances. I hope everyone will look after me!"

"To think he's a top student from Magic Capital University; that's quite a high starting point!"

The officer raised an eyebrow. "Looking after you? That's impossible!"

"Here, no one will look after you!"

"Once you enter the military camp, you are no longer a child. You are a soldier, and you must take responsibility for all your actions!"

"Yes!" Jiang Ling answered loudly.

"In our Special Operations Battalion, some soldiers come from various major universities, while others come directly through military academies!"

The officer continued, "Regardless of where a New Recruit comes from, we have a rule here: you must undergo a New Recruit Welcoming Ceremony!"

Hearing this and seeing the ill-intentioned looks of the soldiers around him, Jiang Ling knew there was definitely a catch to this so-called welcoming ceremony.

However, he didn't care.

His current strength was enough to handle anything.

"Well? New Recruit, are you looking forward to it?"

The officer asked with a beaming smile.

"Very much so!"

Jiang Ling nodded.

"Haha... that's good!"

The officer patted Jiang Ling's shoulder. "Then make sure to enjoy this welcoming ceremony in a moment!"

"Come, who among you is willing to help this New Recruit with his welcoming ceremony?"

"Me..."

"Me..."

Quickly, a dozen people stepped forward, all looking at Jiang Ling with playful expressions.

"Ten in total. You, you, you... the rest of you go back!"

The officer eventually selected ten people.

The others who weren't chosen were quite disappointed and returned to the ranks to prepare to watch the fight.

"Now, let me tell you what this welcoming ceremony entails!"

The officer looked at Jiang Ling and said with a smile, "You will fight these ten people. You are not allowed to use weapons or Supernatural Abilities. You must hold out for half an hour!"

"Yes!"

Jiang Ling nodded, his face showing no expression.

This left the officer and the soldiers stunned.

Shouldn't a typical New Recruit show an expression of surprise or fear upon hearing this?

Why was there no expression at all on Jiang Ling's face?

"It seems he doesn't know how formidable this welcoming ceremony is!"

"When I went through this welcoming ceremony, I couldn't get out of bed for three days!"

"Let's see how long this New Recruit can last."

"Ten minutes? Twenty minutes?"

"I bet he won't last five minutes!"

...

Everyone whispered among themselves.

"Alright, the New Recruit Welcoming Ceremony begins now!"

The officer shouted, then stepped back, clearing an area for Jiang Ling and the ten veterans.

The ten veterans immediately surrounded Jiang Ling with sneers, rubbing their hands together, prepared to give Jiang Ling a profound lesson.