40: Chapter 40 A show of force? That's it? Instructor, have you not eaten?!

The base training ground.

The ground was covered in hard black soil that felt rock-solid underfoot.

Tall searchlights were set up all around, illuminating the entire field as bright as day.

Thousands of freshmen stood in a messy formation.

They were swaying from side to side.

They were still whispering complaints about the harsh environment here.

"What a dump this place is, it's all just dirt."

"I want to go home, I haven't even eaten the braised pork my mom made."

"Why is the internet signal here E? I can't even post to Moments!"

Just then.

Hum!

A terrifying aura suddenly erupted from the platform directly in front.

It felt as if a sleeping prehistoric giant beast had suddenly opened its eyes.

The air instantly solidified.

All complaints ceased abruptly.

Instructor Lei Zhan stood on the platform, his single eye coldly scanning the entire field.

Behind him stood two rows of fully armed instructors.

Each one looked murderous, their gazes as sharp as knives.

"A bunch of trash!"

Instructor Lei Zhan spoke, his voice making eardrums ache.

"This is what you call geniuses from the provinces?"

"I see nothing but unweaned babies!"

"No posture, full of nonsense. Once you hit the battlefield, you'll just be rations for the beasts!"

As soon as he finished speaking.

Boom!

An even more massive pressure poured down from Instructor Lei Zhan without reservation.

This was the terrifying aura belonging to a Level 6 Martial Saint!

Although he wasn't using his full strength, it was certainly not something these students, who had only just awakened and weren't even martial artists yet, could withstand.

Thump! Thump!

The students in the front row instantly fell to their knees in droves.

Some even sprawled directly on the ground, faces full of terror, bodies trembling, cold sweat instantly soaking their backs.

"Ah! I can't take it!"

"My leg is broken! It's going to break!"

"Instructor, have mercy!"

Wails rang out in unison.

In less than half a minute.

Less than a hundred people remained standing out of the thousands in the formation.

Most of these hundred people were A-Grade Talent holders with extremely strong physical constitutions.

Like that Lei Hu.

At this moment, his face was flushed red, his legs were trembling, and he was gritting his teeth hard to hold on.

Instructor Lei Zhan watched this scene, a trace of disdain flashing in his eyes.

"Can't even withstand one-tenth of my aura."

"And you want to kill beasts?"

"All of you can just get back to... hmm?"

Instructor Lei Zhan hadn't finished his sentence when he suddenly froze.

His gaze fell on the last row of the formation.

There, a figure stood straight.

Not only was he standing straight, but he even looked... relaxed?

Lin Fan had his hands in his pockets.

He was looking around curiously, watching the people kneeling all over the ground.

"Huh? What's wrong with everyone?"

"Is it Chinese New Year? Why is everyone kneeling and kowtowing?"

"There aren't even any red envelopes."

Lin Fan truly didn't feel a thing.

When that pressure fell upon him.

Not only did he not feel any pressure, but he actually felt warm all over.

[Ding! Mental Resistance +5!]

[Ding! Bone Density +2!]

[Ding! Cell activity increased!]

The corner of Instructor Lei Zhan's eye twitched violently.

This kid...

Is he provoking me?

He is definitely provoking me!

"That Lin Fan!" Instructor Lei Zhan roared, "What are you doing!"

Lin Fan was stunned and pointed at himself: "Reporting, Instructor! I'm standing at attention!"

"I think you're just out for a stroll!"

Instructor Lei Zhan was so angry he laughed.

He took a step forward, his figure instantly disappearing from where he stood.

The next second.

He appeared right in front of Lin Fan.

That terrifying blood-red aura exploded at close range.

The surrounding air seemed to distort due to the high temperature.

Xia Wanqiu, who was next to him, was already teetering under the pressure.

With Instructor Lei Zhan getting this close, she turned deathly pale and almost fainted.

Lin Fan was quick-witted and grabbed Xia Wanqiu's waist to steady her.

"Instructor, don't scare the girl."

Lin Fan shielded Xia Wanqiu behind him, looking at Instructor Lei Zhan with a grin.

"If you have something to say, come at me. I have thick skin."

Instructor Lei Zhan stared into Lin Fan's eyes.

He couldn't see a trace of fear in Lin Fan's eyes.

Only... excitement?

What the hell kind of look is that?

"Kid, you're pretty wild."

Instructor Lei Zhan sneered, raised his right hand, and slowly clenched it into a fist.

"I heard you're good at taking a beating?"

"Then let me see if your bones are really as hard as you say!"

There was no flashiness.

He didn't use any martial arts techniques either.

It was just a simple punch, aimed straight at Lin Fan's chest.

But the speed of this punch was so fast it even created a sonic boom!

Bang!

A muffled sound.

Lin Fan was sent flying directly.

He flew in a graceful parabola through the air for over ten meters.

Finally, he crashed heavily into the ground, sliding several meters on the dirt before stopping.

The entire field was deathly silent.

Everyone stared with wide eyes, looking at this scene in horror.

He was sent flying?

He wasn't beaten to death, was he?

Xia Wanqiu covered her mouth in fear: "Lin Fan!"

She was just about to rush over to heal Lin Fan.

When she saw that figure lying motionless suddenly twitch.

And then.

A hand was slowly raised.

Giving a thumbs up.

"Awesome!"

Lin Fan did a kip-up and jumped to his feet.

He patted the dust off his chest.

Other than a hole in his clothes.

And his skin being slightly red, he was perfectly fine.

That punch just now, although it looked terrifying.

The moment it hit him, the passive ability of [Indestructible Divine Body] triggered directly.

That violent power was instantly absorbed and converted.

[Ding! Received powerful blunt attack! Defense +200!]

[Ding! Received impact! Internal organ strength +50!]

[Ding! Defense Level increased to LV22!]

Awesome!

So damn awesome!

This punch was worth more than a whole day of fighting small mobs outside!

Lin Fan's eyes lit up, staring at Instructor Lei Zhan like a hungry wolf.

He ran back to Instructor Lei Zhan, looking eager for more:

"Instructor, did you not eat?"

"That punch just now was soft, like a girl... ahem, like you had no strength."

"Can you use some force?"

"Don't save your strength now! We have to have extra meals tonight!"

Instructor Lei Zhan: "..."

He looked at his own fist, then at the lively Lin Fan.

He was completely dumbfounded.

Although he had used less than one-tenth of his strength for that punch.

It was still a strike from a Martial Saint!

It could have pierced through an iron plate!

This kid actually called it "soft"?

"Fine, fine, fine!"

Instructor Lei Zhan was so angry the scar on his face was twitching.

He felt his dignity had been seriously challenged.

"Since you want a beating so badly, I'll fulfill your wish!"

"Everyone, attention!"

"Gravity field, activate!"

"Five times gravity!"

Following Instructor Lei Zhan's order.

Several huge devices around the training ground suddenly lit up with red light.

Hum!

An invisible gravity instantly enveloped the entire training ground.

Everyone felt their bodies sink suddenly.

As if their body weight had instantly increased several times over.

Those students who were originally kneeling.

At this moment, they were pressed directly to the ground, unable to move even a finger.

"Oh, damn it! I can't take it!"

"I'm going to die! Help!"

Even an A-Grade Talent like Lei Hu was pressed down until his back bent.

He was gasping for air, sweat pouring down like rain.

And amidst this chorus of wailing.

Lin Fan stretched his neck and twisted his waist.

"Five times?"

He looked at Instructor Lei Zhan with disdain.

"Instructor, who are you looking down on?"

"I use ten times gravity to scrub my back when I shower at school."

"This little bit of gravity isn't even enough to pull up my pants."

"Can you add more?"

"Just give me twenty times! Let me experience that out-of-body feeling!"

The corner of Instructor Lei Zhan's mouth twitched crazily.

He looked at Lin Fan's annoying expression and suddenly wondered if he should give up his nickname of "Devil Butcher"?

This kid.

What kind of monster is he?!