The Three Questions of a Proud Man: A Question to His Heart!
“Quite a crowd.”
The entire venue was packed with people. The Heavenly Pride Hegemony Contest is held annually, so many people come to watch each year.
“Brother Lin, hehe, Brother Lin, it’s me, Little Brother Yun.”
Lin Xiao heard someone call him and looked curiously at the speaker.
“Ah, it’s Brother Murong.”
Lin Xiao was quite friendly towards Murong Yun, after all, one never knows when they might meet again outside.
“Brother Lin still remembers me.” Hearing Lin Xiao call out his name, Murong Yun was overjoyed. This scene made many people envious.
“Of course, I remember. Is there something you need, Brother Murong?”
“Nothing much, just about this competition. I pulled some strings and managed to get some information.” Murong Yun leaned in closer and pulled out a small booklet.
“What’s this?”
Lin Xiao took the booklet. Opening it, he found it contained information on many people.
“You compiled all of this?” Lin Xiao suddenly realized that Murong Yun was truly talented.
“Hehe, Brother Lin, I spent a lot of effort and money to get this information. I hope it helps you a bit.”
Murong Yun was very good at handling things. After giving the booklet to Lin Xiao, he left immediately, without any lingering.
This made Lin Xiao look at him in a new light.
“Indeed, these Noble Families’ children are not simple.”
This was different from the spoiled second-generation rich kids he had in mind. That image seemed a bit one-sided now.
“All students participating in this Heavenly Pride Hegemony Contest, please enter the contestant area!”
A call echoed through the hall; the competition was about to begin.
Lin Xiao sat in his seat, listening to the broadcast.
At this moment, several elders were seated on the main platform, with a speaker beside them.
“Welcome everyone to this Heavenly Pride Hegemony Contest. I am the host for this competition.”
“For this competition, we have solemnly invited several heavyweight guests. Please allow me to introduce them.”
“Seated in the middle is the Director of Academic Affairs for Dragon Martial University—Zheng Guoqing!”
A white-bearded elder stood up, his face full of kindness, every movement exuding grace. This was a truly important figure!
Applause erupted from below, and many media outlets were broadcasting live.
This annual large-scale Prodigy competition receives attention from the entire Dragon Country.
“Dragon Martial University is the Dragon Country’s top university!”
Someone exclaimed.
“This is the Director of Academic Affairs for Dawn University—Cai Rongguang.”
Another elder, and continuous applause from below.
“Director of Academic Affairs for Liming University—Qin Li.”
“Clap, clap, clap!”
“Director of Academic Affairs for Ba Tian University—Zhan Ge.”
Someone couldn’t remain calm.
“I didn’t expect all four of the Dragon Country’s top universities to be here this time!”
These four universities are currently the four most powerful higher education institutions in the Dragon Country. Every year, they send many Prodigies with exceptional talent and strength to the entire Dragon Country.
“This is the Director of Academic Affairs for Military Martial University—Li Long!”
Military Martial University!
It is a higher education institution like the other four, but Military Martial University is the most special because of its educational methods, which result in a very high mortality rate among students each year.
Therefore, compared to the other four universities, Military Martial University’s overall academic strength is somewhat weaker, but no one dares to underestimate it.
Because every Military Martial student who successfully graduates is a true powerhouse!
“And the General Manager of the Prodigy Training Camp—Ji Li!”
In comparison, Ji Li was much younger, and his status was relatively weaker, but he was also one of the high-ranking officials in the Dragon Country, responsible for the entire Prodigy Training Camp’s operations.
Lin Xiao looked at them one by one. These were all important figures!
Even from such a distance, Lin Xiao could feel the aura of power emanating from them.
“At least Seventh Stage!”
He secretly sighed.
“This Heavenly Pride Hegemony Contest is divided into three stages!”
“The first stage, Questioning the Heart!”
“The second stage, Questioning the Spirit!”
“The third stage, Questioning Power!”
Questioning the Heart, Questioning the Spirit, Questioning Power!
After the commentator’s explanation, Lin Xiao understood.
Questioning the Heart tests one’s inner self, Questioning the Spirit re-tests one’s talent, and Questioning Power assesses each person’s true combat strength!
“All contestants, please prepare! The first stage, Questioning the Heart, is about to begin!”
Questioning the Heart, Questioning the Heart!
How would this be questioned?
Lin Xiao and all the other contestants had already stood up.
A white light suddenly flashed across the entire venue, so bright that everyone’s eyes were forced shut.
“What’s happening?”
“What’s wrong? Is someone attacking?”
Not long after, everyone disappeared, standing motionless in their original spots.
Lin Xiao slowly opened his eyes.
He felt as if he had a dream!
In the dream, he seemed to have Awakened a very powerful talent.
“Lin Xiao, what are you still doing standing there! The enemy is attacking again!”
Before Lin Xiao could react, a soldier next to him grabbed his arm and pulled him outside.
“Where am I?”
Suddenly, countless images flashed through his mind.
He, Lin Xiao, was an ordinary soldier in the Dragon Country. During high school, he Awakened a C-grade ability. His parents were ordinary people who had worked hard for most of their lives to barely afford his tuition to a local third-rate university.
After graduating from university, Lin Xiao joined the army in response to the country’s call. Due to limited talent and a weak family background, he barely reached Late Stage Second Stage strength upon graduation.
After many years of frontline combat and countless near-death experiences, he broke through to the Peak of Late Stage Second Stage and was currently the deputy captain of this assault squad.
The person who just pulled him was the captain of this squad.
“So, it was a dream?”
Lin Xiao patted his head to clear his mind. The fierce roar from outside had already reached him; the enemy had launched another surprise attack.
“Damn it, there are too many enemies this time!”
“Captain, Deputy Captain, why don’t we retreat first!”
One of the assault squad members continuously launched long-range attacks, but there were truly too many enemies this time.
They were dense and overwhelming, a dark mass. From a bird’s-eye view, one would see that this battlefield had become a mix of black and white.
“No! Our mission is to defend this line to the death. Behind us are billions of ordinary people. If we retreat, what will happen to them?!”
The assault squad captain’s expression was stern. He immediately glared fiercely at the member who suggested retreating.
“If anyone mentions retreating again, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”
The member’s eyes darted away, not daring to speak.
Lin Xiao looked at the countless enemies. The overwhelming pressure and fear made him somewhat terrified.
He fully activated the ability within his body and launched his most powerful attack towards the distance.
“Bang!”
Only a sound was heard before it was dispersed.
The assault captain’s face was extremely solemn. Many teams had already rushed forward, using their bodies to block the enemy.
He immediately issued an order.
“Everyone, advance immediately! Follow me into battle and kill the enemy!”
“Deputy Captain Lin, you stay behind. The banner of our assault squad cannot fall. If we all die, please continue the Legacy of our assault squad!”
With that, the captain immediately charged out. He had already embraced the resolve to die, his ability filling his entire body, ready to self-destruct at any moment.
Before leaving, the other squad members saluted Lin Xiao. Many handed over their pre-written wills to Lin Xiao, hoping they could be delivered to their families.
A moment later, Lin Xiao was the only one left in the entire squad.
His hands were full of sealed papers. He clenched his teeth tightly, blood flowing from the corner of his mouth—he had bitten through his lip, afraid of crying out.
His eyes were bloodshot. At this moment, he didn’t want to consider anything else; he only wanted to fight alongside these brothers with whom he had shared life and death, to kill the enemy, even if it meant death without regret!
“Too weak!”
“I’m still too weak!”
Lin Xiao began to complain about himself. He complained that his talent was too low, his strength was too low, and that he was too useless.
“If I could possess strength that surpasses everything, I would definitely kill all enemies! Definitely!”
He slowly knelt down, his fists repeatedly pounding the ground. He didn’t dare to look up, fearing he would witness his teammates die before his eyes.
“If I had the strength!”
“If I had the strength!”
This sentence kept echoing from Lin Xiao’s lips.
“If you had the strength, what would you do?”
At this moment, this sentence suddenly resonated in his mind, as if asking a question.
Lin Xiao seemed not to notice this anomaly, but at this moment, his once fervent heart grew slightly cold, no longer agitated, as if it was about to become still, or perhaps a form of self-protection.
“If I had the strength, I would kill all enemies who dare to offend me!”
“What if an entire race tries to bully you?”
“Then I will exterminate that race!”
“...”
The questioner seemed to be stuck. Lin Xiao at this moment had become exceptionally indifferent; he cared about nothing, viewing everything as an illusion.
Finally, just as that voice was about to disappear, Lin Xiao spoke again.
“I will kill all enemies who offend us!”
This time, the indifference carried an extremely faint warmth, very weak, but truly present!