1: Chapter 1: The Death-Filled Military Training at the Start of School, Awakening the Apocalypse System!

June.

Before the cicadas could pierce the midsummer heat, the internet in the Dragon Kingdom was already ignited.

An official announcement, bolded and highlighted in red, was like a depth charge dropped into a calm lake, stirring up monstrous waves.

"Emergency Notice Regarding the Early Enrollment Military Training for 2025 National College Freshmen."

The content of the notice was concise and cold, yet every word struck at the heart.

All freshmen are to have their vacations cancelled immediately.

Report to the designated Military Region within three days to participate in a three-month "Special Military Training."

And what was most suffocating was the line of small print at the end of the notice, which seemed to be written in blood.

"This military training will adopt a full-scale, high-intensity combat mode, with an estimated casualty and elimination rate of 30%. Anyone who fails to participate without a valid reason will be handed over to the Military Court for endangering national security."

There was no room for negotiation.

There was no need for explanation.

There was only obedience.

In an instant, public opinion on the internet exploded.

"Are they crazy? A 30% death quota for military training? Is this freshmen military training, or a suicide mission?"

"My son just turned eighteen! He's just a student! By what right are you doing this!"

"Protest! Strong protest! This is trampling on human rights!"

On social media, wails and curses were overwhelming.

Countless parents of freshmen attempted to storm the official comment section, only to find that the commenting feature had long been disabled.

An invisible iron fist was coldly gripping everyone's throat.

Amidst the chaos and panic, Qin Feng seemed out of place.

He had just turned off the clamorous news on his phone, his eyes calm, without a ripple.

He simply walked to the window, watching the hurried people downstairs, their faces etched with anxiety, and a curve that no one could understand tugged at the corner of his mouth.

"Finally... is this world going to become as insane as my previous life?" he whispered.

For others, this was the arrival of the apocalypse.

But for Qin Feng, a man with smoke and war deeply branded into his soul, this was merely the opening whistle of a new game.

A useless simp who took two years to repeat a grade just to get into university? Hah.

That was the disguise he wore over this young body.

Three days ago, in another space-time, he was a special forces soldier known as the National Soldier King, a reaper walking through a hail of bullets.

He had once taken the head of an enemy general from among ten thousand troops, and had also turned the tide of battle single-handedly in desperate situations.

Until his final mission, to cover his teammates' retreat.

He detonated high-energy explosives, perishing together with the enemy.

When he opened his eyes again, he had become this freshman in the Dragon Kingdom on the parallel world of Blue Star, someone who had failed the college entrance exam multiple times and had finally managed to get into university.

At first, he thought this was a chance given by heaven to enjoy a peaceful life.

But as his understanding of this world deepened, he keenly sensed an unusual scent.

The undercurrents of the international situation were far more turbulent than what was reported in the news.

The frequent military frictions between nations, and those border conflicts that were deliberately covered up, all signaled that a storm sweeping across the globe was brewing.

Three days later.

The Fifth Military Region of the Dragon Kingdom, the Seventh Group Army university freshmen military training base.

The road to the camp was blocked, and barbed wire and soldiers with live ammunition isolated the two worlds.

Outside, parents were wailing and begging.

"Please, let me take one more look at my son!"

"He is in poor health, he can't handle this kind of training!"

The weeping of women and the roars of men, mixed together, were filled with despair.

However, no matter how they pleaded, the only response they received was the cold gazes of the soldiers.

Qin Feng carried a simple pack, ignored the clamor behind him, and walked straight to the registration desk.

He could feel a familiar scent permeating the air.

It was not the smell of gunpowder, but an aura of killing, woven from discipline, iron-bloodedness, and death.

This aura caused his Soldier King soul, which had been dormant for three years, to begin to stir faintly.

"Name?" The officer at the registration desk did not even look up, his voice devoid of any warmth.

"Qin Feng."

"Age?"

"20."

"School?"

"Qingteng University."

The officer found his name on the list, crossed it out with a red pen, and then threw an electronic wristband over.

"Put it on and go in."

Qin Feng neatly fastened the wristband onto his wrist; the screen lit up, displaying his name and a string of numbers.

He took a step and entered the camp gate.

The moment his right foot touched the ground, a cold mechanical voice rang out abruptly in his mind.

[Ding!]

[Detected that the host has entered a high-risk military environment, meeting the activation conditions.]

["Apocalypse Military Rank System" is activating...]

[Activation successful!]

Qin Feng's steps faltered, and his heart contracted violently.

A system?

He suppressed the waves in his heart, scanned his surroundings quickly, and after confirming no one was paying attention, he sank his consciousness into his mind.

A pale blue light screen, full of futuristic technology, slowly unfolded in his mind.

[Apocalypse Military Rank System]

[Host: Qin Feng]

[Military Rank: Freshman (Not Activated)]

[military merit points: 0]

[System Gift Pack Unlocked:]

[1. Physical Optimization (Primary Plan): Comprehensively improve the host's current physical fitness.]

[2. Precision Shooting (Introductory Theory): Instill basic shooting knowledge and muscle memory.]

[Tip: Complete missions, earn military merit, and upgrade your military rank to unlock more futuristic technology blueprints.]

Qin Feng's breathing became rapid for a moment.

Deep in his eyes, a flame was completely ignited.

The Soldier King experience from his previous life was his biggest trump card.

And the appearance of this system was to attach the wings of the future to this top-tier war machine of his!

The combination of Soldier King experience and future technology...

This world will tremble because of me!

He suppressed the surging thoughts in his heart, and the corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.

Very good, this is interesting.

"Everyone stand at attention!"

A thunderous roar drew the attention of all the freshmen.

A burly, dark-skinned Captain instructor was standing in front of the formation, his eyes sweeping over everyone like knives.

His name was Company Commander Zhou Hailong, and he was the chief instructor for this freshman training.

"I know many of you are unconvinced, feel aggrieved, and even want to curse!" Company Commander Zhou Hailong's voice was icy and piercing.

"But I tell you, put away those useless emotions!"

"From the first second you stepped in here, you are no longer pampered students; you are soldiers!"

"Here, there is no fairness, only strength and weakness! There is no reason, only orders!"

"Now, I announce the first assessment item—"

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the young faces, some fearful, some resentful.

"Extreme weight-bearing five-kilometer cross-country run!"

"Everyone, put on this thirty-kilogram backpack, five kilometers, finish within thirty minutes!"

"Those who can't do it, or the last one hundred, will be eliminated immediately!"

As soon as his voice fell, there was an uproar in the crowd.

"What? Thirty kilograms? Five kilometers in half an hour? Are you joking!"

"This is going to kill people!"

The recruits were discussing among themselves, their faces full of disbelief.

Company Commander Zhou Hailong sneered, completely ignoring their protests.

"Now, begin!"

Following his command, the soldiers who were already prepared threw heavy military backpacks in front of the freshmen.

Many people stumbled as soon as they touched them because of the terrifying weight.

Qin Feng expressionlessly picked up a backpack and easily threw it onto his back.

Thirty kilograms?

For him now, it did have some weight.

But...

"System, use Physical Optimization Primary Plan." He murmured in his heart.

"Ding! Physical Optimization (Primary Plan) used successfully, currently comprehensively strengthening the host's body..."

A warm current instantly surged from his heart, rapidly flowing through his limbs and bones.

Qin Feng could clearly feel his muscles, bones, and even every cell undergoing a wonderful change.

The soreness was fading, and strength was emerging.

The backpack that was originally a bit heavy now felt like it was one-third lighter.

He twisted his neck, making a few crisp bone-cracking sounds.

Very good.

He raised his head, and a light that was difficult to detect ignited in his eyes.