118: Chapter 118 Combat Techniques and Formations: Preparing in Advance

At noon, True God Fa Kong gathered all the students together.

On the massive plaza, a vast crowd of nearly a million people had gathered, yet because the area was so expansive, it didn't feel crowded.

Every single one of these people had been meticulously selected.

Among them, there were over 400,000 C-Class Espers, 200,000 B-class Esper, and 50,000 A-Rank Esper.

However, there were fewer than thirty S-class Esper; compared to the A-class, they were outnumbered more than a thousandfold—they were truly rare.

Chen Xing appeared following True God Ling Xi, attracting many gazes, but he didn't care and located his team in the crowd at a glance.

"You had a Breakthrough?" Su He looked at him in surprise.

"I did." Chen Xing nodded without explaining.

Qin Feng glanced at him, said nothing, and turned his head to bump fists with Chen Xing in a silent understanding.

Chu Li crossed her arms, sizing him up with a complex mix of thoughts.

A few months ago, she had finally managed a Breakthrough to pull ahead, but before she could widen the gap, he had already caught up again.

"Then we're invincible," Li Baxian said with a grin.

"Quiet," Su He whispered.

Gazes shifted back to the high platform where the three True Gods stood.

"Today's assembly will focus on only one point—unity," True God Fa Kong began.

"I know you are geniuses from all over, each arrogant and unwilling to admit defeat, but..."

"Next year, you will go to the border to fight, risking your lives against the Yao Race and the Evil Path. I do not want you to suffer defeat because of a lack of internal unity."

"Therefore, starting today, a new subject must be added to your curriculum: team combat!"

True God Fa Kong stepped forward, a ball of light appearing in each hand, which he then rubbed together.

"I believe you have all heard that identical Battle Techniques can be fused together, just like this sphere, to bolster their power."

"You have likely seen the most common examples in your respective competitions."

Hearing this, everyone looked at each other and began discussing privately.

What True God Fa Kong was referring to was actually the [Support Class] seen in various competitions, usually composed of a group of support-type Ability Users.

Because they were from the Support Class, although their abilities differed, they shared many essential characteristics, making them strategically indispensable.

For this reason, most of them would practice the same Battle Techniques.

Like during the Exchange Competition, the four major academies each had their own Support Class, and they were all very well-protected.

Sometimes, they would rather sacrifice a squad than fail to protect the Support Class.

It was simply because once the entire Support Class used a combined Battle Technique, the power of a dozen or twenty people could provide an unimaginable boost.

Back then, Qin Feng was only at the ninth stage of the Light Opening Realm, but with a little help from the Support Class, he briefly reached the level of the Divine Sea Realm.

Groups like the Assassination Squads and Defense Squads were also usually composed of people who practiced the same Battle Techniques to maximize their power.

"Son, we haven't practiced in months. Are you still up for it?" Chen Xing smiled faintly.

"Your father here hasn't slacked off in his cultivation. As for you, cooped up in your room all day, who knows if you've still got it?" Qin Feng raised an eyebrow.

Lin Qingyao stood behind him, speechless.

She couldn't understand why men were always so obsessed with being their brothers' fathers.

Is it really that satisfying to have your brother call you father?

"However, given that certain specific groups may have very different Battle Techniques, another essential course has been established," True God Fa Kong spoke again.

"From now on, you must spend some time every day studying [Battle Formations]. Regardless of whether your attributes match, there is always a way to make it work."

Battle Formations are essentially Formations, which are widely used across various armies.

People with different Battle Techniques can be paired based on corresponding or similar attributes, and even mutually exclusive attributes can be combined.

As long as the right Battle Formation is chosen, everyone has a place where they can be useful.

The three teachers all knew that the hardest part was actually the people.

These geniuses, especially the S-class ones, were all arrogant and ambitious, and none were willing to back down.

If they were willing to set aside their pride and choose to cooperate with others to set up Formations, or even be content with being a support, then this would succeed.

It wasn't about completely grinding down their edge, but rather ensuring that this edge didn't lead to mistakes on the battlefield.

After all, people here might show mercy, but the Yao Race on the battlefield certainly wouldn't.

"If you have any questions, feel free to consult the teachers at any time. The Venerables will assist you," True God Fa Kong said.

"That is all. We will now begin dividing into groups, and we will each teach you some practical and powerful Formations."

With that, the three of them flew off, each heading to their own field.

Once everyone decided where to go, they began to study the combination of Battle Formations.

"What kind of Formation do you guys plan to use?" Chen Xing asked.

"Will you even need one?" Chu Li asked skeptically.

"Well, this is a matter of being prepared just in case," Chen Xing chuckled.

"How does the saying go? I might not use it, but I must have it. When facing the Yao Race, one naturally cannot underestimate the enemy."

"Makes sense."

The group began discussing again and tried to assign teams.

"Have you guys ever encountered Battle Formations in your daily lives or in the past?" Chen Xing asked everyone again.

"At home, I used to pair with my sister for a Thunder-Fire Battle Formation. Currently, there are no S-class students here who can coordinate with me, but there are plenty of A-class ones." Chu Li looked around and pulled Lin Qingyao over.

"I usually set up Formations by myself, using the stars as the main body; one person can act as a whole Formation. Since both you and I practice the Star Art, we can try to combine our efforts," Su He said.

"That reminds me, the two of us can use Battle Technique Fusion!" Chen Xing caught on.

"We haven't tried it yet. Now that you've reached the Divine Ability Realm, we can practice it later," Su He nodded.

"..."

In the distance, two other factions watched from afar, both sinking into deep thought.

Naturally, most of their gazes were fixed on Chen Xing.

"This guy has broken through to the Great Divine Ability Realm. Is this a joke?"

"From his Awakening last year until now in October, it hasn't even been two years of cultivation. Is this for real?"

"Soaring from the Light Opening Realm to the Divine Ability Realm in just over a year is simply unheard of."

"..."

Long Kun frowned slightly, his expression solemn as he said, "Hey, our Lord Sea God, go on. Your target is right in front of you. Go and take him down."

"Go on your mother!" Tang Daoling cursed directly.

"Me, fight Chen Xing? Are you serious?"

Over these past few days, it's not that they haven't tried challenging the Ye Jianxing from the Exchange Competition in the Virtual World, but the result was always defeat.

Many people had tried; aside from some Heavenly Position Realm Venerables and Immortal Gods, who could win?

Sometimes, the more they fought, the more they suspected that Chen Xing was the Rebirth of some old monster. How else could he progress so quickly?