41: Three years and three years, do you know how I got through this?

The flag was lowered, and then a squad of soldiers began to raise the flag as the national anthem played from the loudspeakers.

Everyone saluted in the Young Pioneers' salute, and the flag-raising ceremony proceeded slowly.

Next came the oath-taking under the blazing sun. The scorching sun had a beauty that felt like it could melt people.

Tang Gao was a bit dumbfounded and confused by this operation. 'No, you called us here so early just to take an oath under this blazing sun?'

The oath-taking had a very good effect; Tang Gao no longer wanted to join the Military System and solidified his determination for his own Dao.

This wasn't being dramatic; it was the cruel reality of a scorching 40-degree Celsius temperature!

When the oath-taking ended, everyone had the illusion of being burned alive by the sun.

Liu Ren was bubbling with enthusiasm and high spirits, sweat beading on his forehead, his eyes shining: "I must become a soldier! It's too cool!"

Tang Gao, wearing earplugs, twitched his mouth slightly: "Good, as long as you like it. I don't want to endure this kind of hardship."

It was evident that the same event had completely different effects in the eyes of different people.

Some liked it, while others couldn't stand it.

Tang Gao felt that people who could endure this hardship were truly amazing. He would rather endure the hardship of thinking and striving than this kind of suffering, as it wasn't suitable for someone like him.

On the command platform, General Liu Jianguo sat down and laughed: "Alright, I know you kids can't stand the heat. Next, our squad leaders will take everyone to tour the base. After the tour, we'll have some activities to play."

Tang Gao's Face showed a hint of joy. Excellent, as long as it wasn't sun exposure, anything was fine.

Most of the students in the team breathed a sigh of relief; they really couldn't bear this kind of torment in the high temperatures.

It wasn't that they disliked taking the oath, but the act of being exposed to high temperatures itself was tormenting.

Next, everyone began to tour the Liang City base, including various firearms, military equipment, Cultivator equipment, training grounds, shooting ranges, and more.

During the shooting range tour, the soldier squad leaders enthusiastically let those who wished to shoot hold pistols, rifles, and other firearms, firing two magazines. This excited the students, who cheered loudly, reigniting their dreams of becoming soldiers!

Private gun ownership is prohibited, but not at the base. As long as there is supervision, shooting is completely allowed.

Liu Ren excitedly roared like an ape, transforming into a fervent fan, wearing Cultivator battle armor and waving a standard Magical Artifact on the training ground, yelling. It surprisingly had a good effect and looked very cool, making a group of students desperately beg the soldier squad leaders for the same battle armor.

The tour wasn't over yet, but many people had already found things they liked, chattering together in groups, fully experiencing the wonder of this base.

Tang Gao had some curiosity, but not much, and he didn't really like joining in such excitement. He just looked at them with envy.

He envied their abundant enthusiasm, while he himself only wanted to be a lazy bum.

Tang Gao couldn't help but sigh: "It's good to be young."

Class Teacher Tian Qiang walked over, chuckling: "What's wrong? You're not old yet, why say that?"

Tang Gao was slightly stunned, recalling where exactly the problem lay, and when exactly he began to feel a subtle sense of difference from his classmates.

Perhaps it was because of too many Reincarnations, and his mindset had changed.

Class Teacher Tian Qiang saw him deep in thought, his hands behind his back, his eyes bright: "I've also been on the battlefield, and I've also killed people, but that doesn't mean I can't get along with you..."

Class Teacher Tian Qiang paused mid-sentence, then realized: "Are you too tired lately?"

It took him a long time to recover after returning from the battlefield back then.

Tang Gao was still a child after all; how could he recover so quickly?

Tang Gao nodded: "Yes, I am a bit tired."

Five days ago, he was just an ordinary person, an excellent liberal arts student, worrying about his future life with his diligence and seriousness, trying to make the most of his life with the opportunities he had.

Now, five days later, he had already experienced many Reincarnations, killed many villains, and tried to overthrow the powerful Dragon corporation in Liang City, contributing his strength to peace.

To be honest, it would be a lie to say he wasn't tired.

But fortunately, the rewards were very generous, giving him great comfort.

Class Teacher Tian Qiang sighed: "Blessings and misfortunes are intertwined... Your actions stimulated your Awakening, but also put pressure on you.

I understand, and I deeply understand how you feel.

However, don't put too much pressure on yourself. Rest well this weekend; I'll give you special permission not to do your homework."

Tang Gao didn't know whether to laugh or cry: "I still have to do my homework; I need to study for myself."

Class Teacher Tian Qiang was speechless for a moment, then added: "Don't worry, your parents are protecting you and supporting you, and your teacher is also protecting you and supporting you... You're not without support; you still have family, and you still have your teacher.

Oh, and you also have that loud desk mate. I specially allow you to go out and play with him more on the weekends, and not just stay cooped up at home."

Tang Gao smiled: "Okay, I'll go out and play with him this weekend to change my mood. Thank you for your concern, Teacher."

Class Teacher Tian Qiang smiled: "Child, there is pressure in this world, but don't forget to find time for joy amidst the busyness."

Tang Gao nodded: "Understood, I need to create happiness."

Class Teacher Tian Qiang chuckled, lowering his voice: "Later, our martial arts students will spar with the soldiers from the base. At that time, I'll arrange for you to go up first and show off properly."

Tang Gao was speechless for a moment, looking at the old rascal: "Do I really have to go up and put on a show?"

One second he was telling me to rest, the next he's arranging for me to spar.

Class Teacher Tian Qiang tutted, shaking his head: "You kid, haven't you been training hard for so long just to show off?

If a person doesn't show off, what's the difference between him and a pig?

Besides, I haven't treated you badly these past few years, remember when you encountered..."

Tang Gao felt a headache coming on and interrupted his Class Teacher's 'I taught you with tears and sweat back then' chant, hastily waving his hand: "Stop, stop! I'll go, I'll go!"

Class Teacher Tian Qiang looked disappointed: "You need to strive for me! I've worked hard for three years, at least let me see some results! And let me have a sense of accomplishment!"

Tang Gao was utterly speechless: "Why don't you let others go up?"

Class Teacher Tian Qiang rolled his eyes, hands behind his back: "They're all just students who haven't even experienced the harshness of society, let alone Killing Technique. If I let them go up, they'll really just experience it and then lose smoothly.

But I care about my Face! For the past few years, I've always lost; there hasn't been a single one who could win.

I know the reality is here, but I just want to win once, do you understand?

Three years and another three years, do you know how I've gotten through it, kid?

A tree lives for its bark, a person lives for their Qi. What's wrong with you striving for me?!"

Tang Gao understood. His Class Teacher, having been frustrated for many years, still had a little hang-up about it despite knowing the reality, and hoped he could go on stage and bring him Face.

Tang Gao tutted, rolling up his sleeves: "Alright, alright, for the sake of these three years of kindness, leave it to me. I'll definitely bring you Face."

Class Teacher Tian Qiang nodded in satisfaction, patting his shoulder: "That's more like it! Oh, and when you strike, be ruthless. Using Killing Technique is fine too. Severely injuring them, even making them critically ill, is absolutely no problem!

As long as they're not killed on the spot, the military doctors at the base can save them."

Tang Gao gasped: "Didn't you say I couldn't use Killing Technique unless my life was in danger or it was a special circumstance?"

Class Teacher Tian Qiang shrugged: "This is an exception, because here, as long as there's still a breath left, they can be saved. The one who loses can only be considered unlucky.

This is a military camp; the strong reign supreme. No one will say anything about you; they'll only say the loser was inferior."

Tang Gao was utterly speechless: "How much resentment do you have about losing these spars, to say such cruel words?"

Class Teacher Tian Qiang subtly turned his head away: "I absolutely have no thoughts of personal revenge. I just want to win once."

"When you say that, can you turn around and look me in the eye?"

Tang Gao rolled his eyes. Winning once was true, and the teacher secretly wanting him to take revenge was also true.

He could only believe half of what was said.

He could win, but there was absolutely no need to beat the opponent to a critically ill state.