He did not want to join Han Feng or Song Xiao's faction, nor did he want to stand up for Xiang Wu. He simply believed that voting should be done according to a person's wishes. There was nothing wrong with relying on collective cohesion to obtain safety, but Shi Xiaobai believed that using collective strength to obliterate an individual's freedom was not in line with his kingly ways.
Hence, the reason why Shi Xiaobai stood up was to walk to another corner. Since Xiang Wu could become a one-man faction, why couldn't he, Shi Xiaobai? He insisted on isolating the others!
However, Lingcun had stopped him and persuaded him.
Shi Xiaobai had forgotten which sentence made him give up on this nearly foolish idea. However, Shi Xiaobai knew very well that the real reason he gave up was because of fear — he was afraid of being directly eliminated.
Be it choosing to hide his identity or using the excuse of "going to the bathroom" to indirectly agree to join Han Feng's faction, it should have been a difficult matter for Shi Xiaobai. According to his character, it was only natural for him to laugh and say "This King refuses".
However, Shi Xiaobai, who was never afraid of the strong, was extremely afraid of the weak. He was afraid that he had always been a weakling.
He had always heard others say that Shi Xiaobai was a genius and how excellent his talent was, but Shi Xiaobai knew better than anyone that he was a weakling. Even though he had stepped into the first level of the Psionic Mortal Realm, Shi Xiaobai did not feel any changes. Be it Ye Jiaquan's fists, Lingcun's mysteriousness, or Hisith's oppression, they made Shi Xiaobai deeply feel that he was too weak.
It was not because he was afraid of Ye Jiaquan's fists, nor did he succumb to Hisith's oppression. Shi Xiaobai was only worried about when he could become stronger, and when he could escape from being weak.
And the rookie training was the closest opportunity for him to become stronger. Shi Xiaobai did not want it to slip away from his hands. He wanted to grasp it tightly, regardless of the cost.
For this, Shi Xiaobai compromised. He hid his identity and joined Han Feng's faction. This was one of the few compromises Shi Xiaobai made.
After going to the bathroom and returning to his seat, Shi Xiaobai's heart was heavy. The opportunity to become stronger was within his grasp, but for some reason, he could not bring himself to feel any joy. It was as though he had lost something in his heart.
Shi Xiaobai remained silent, but his surroundings became noisy. All sorts of sounds entered his ears, with Lingcun's voice frequently resounding in his ears. Shi Xiaobai felt more and more irritated, as though there was a heat flowing through his body, making every nerve in him restless.
Shi Xiaobai could not help but glance at the isolated corner. The man named Xiang Wu was sitting there quietly, motionless. It was as though he was bound by the air, as though he was frozen in time.
However, Shi Xiaobai saw freedom in him.
The freedom of not being able to move was also freedom!
"This King seems to be sick."
Shi Xiaobai sighed and slowly closed his eyes. He needed rest because he was fighting himself.
.....
.....
Shi Xiaobai's break did not last long as Hisith slowly walked in from outside the classroom. The moment he stepped into the classroom, everyone shut their mouths and turned silent out of fear. All the noise turned into dead silence.
Shi Xiaobai involuntarily opened his eyes and met Hisith's narrowed eyes. Immediately, his hair stood on end as though he was a startled cub that nearly jumped up.
Thankfully, Lingcun, who was beside him, grabbed his shoulder in a timely manner. Only then did Shi Xiaobai calm down from the sudden oppression from Hisith.
"That darn pervert is definitely doing it on purpose. This King nearly fell for his Eye of Samsara illusion!"
Shi Xiaobai lampooned in his heart. Unknowingly, the oppression in his heart gradually dissipated.
Hisith slowly walked to the high platform in the middle. His light footsteps were extremely clear in the quiet classroom. It was as though he was synchronized with everyone's heartbeat, but it was also as though everyone's heartbeat was involuntarily accommodating to his footsteps.
Meticulous discipline was vividly reflected in this classroom.
"Relax, there's no need to be nervous. I'm in a good mood today." Hisith said softly.
The moment Hisith said this, sighs of relief immediately resounded in the classroom. Shi Xiaobai felt Ye Jiaquan's tensed body slowly relax beside him.
If this pervert was in a bad mood, what would happen?
Shi Xiaobai could not help but have this thought.
"Instructor Hisith likes to play 'games' when he's in a bad mood. As for the content of the games, you will see when he's in a bad mood. It's best I don't say it." Lingcun leaned close to Shi Xiaobai's ear and said in a barely audible voice. His tone was tinged with fear.
Shi Xiaobai was slightly surprised as he felt a chill in his heart. A game that could make everyone nervous was probably not a normal game.
Although the rookies in the classroom heaved a sigh of relief, they still maintained their silence. Their occasional actions appeared very careful.
"Alright, my cute toys, let us continue with our morning lesson."
Hisith clapped his hands as his eyes swept across the crowd. The rookies who were addressed as "toys" did not dare to show any signs of dissatisfaction. All of them adopted a posture of listening attentively.
Hisith paused for a moment before beginning his lecture.
"We have been talking about combat for the past few days. In fact, combat is nothing more than a contest of the four major systems — attack, defense, flash and superpower. However, all of you who do not possess any superpower genes actually only have the three major systems. All of you are naturally lacking a means of combat compared to Psykers. However, I can solemnly tell all of you that it is not difficult for a Psionite to defeat a Psyker. This is because any 'superpower' has to satisfy three major factors — function, conditions and limitations. If you can understand the weakness of your opponent's superpower's conditions and limitations, then the true deciding factor is still the three major systems — attack, defense and flash. And these three major systems all rely on Psionic Power. In terms of Psionic Ability cultivation, Psykers have no advantage over you at all! "
Hisith said a series of words before concluding, "In other words, the three major systems are the only way for you to defeat Psykers. It is also the only dignity and pride you have left! You are different from Psykers who are born with superpowers. All of you are the most ordinary people without any halos. You will lose at the starting line the moment you are born. In all sorts of competitions in the future, you will suffer a crushing defeat. In this game called 'Life', you are losers from the very beginning! "
"However, you can turn the tables. As long as you hone a powerful attack, a solid defense and a nimble flash, you will have the ability to battle Psykers. And I will teach all of these to all of you! "
It was as though Hisith had changed into a different person. He wiped away his teasing expression and became serious and serious. His tone was filled with inspiring passion, as though he was a conscientious teacher teaching his students with all his heart.
Shi Xiaobai realized that the rookies beside him were beginning to pant. Their eyes were burning with fighting spirit, while Ye Jiaquan was clenching his fists tightly.
Hisith's words had touched them and infected them. His last sentence had ignited the desire buried deep in their hearts.
Shi Xiaobai's expression also gradually turned serious. What Hisith said about "powerful attack, a solid defense and nimble flash". Could he possess all of these as well?
"But the premise of all of this is — whether you can last until the end."
Hisith suddenly changed the topic as his eyes narrowed slightly.
"What a pity. Another cute toy will be eliminated this afternoon."
A coquettish smile appeared on Hisith's face once again. When he said the word "pity" in a teasing tone, it sent a chill down everyone's spine.
The meaning behind his words made the Red Team rookies draw a gasp, while the Blue Team rookies collectively let out gloating laughter.
This was only the fourth day of rookie training, and a third person was going to be eliminated today?
Shi Xiaobai sensed Hisith's gaze sweep over him as he spoke. That faintly discernible teasing gaze made Shi Xiaobai's heart involuntarily race.
"Don't tell me you are targeting This King again?"
Shi Xiaobai had an ominous premonition.
"Oh, right. Today, a rookie who has been absent from training has returned. I happened to think of a fun game and plan on letting him participate in it. "
Hisith revealed a sinister smile and looked in Shi Xiaobai's direction. He said, "Tu Dahei, come up to the stage. Let us play a … slightly difficult game."
When everyone heard this, they traced Hisith's gaze and saw the ordinary-looking Shi Xiaobai sitting there. Immediately, they were filled with pity.
Instructor Hisith had said "game" and not "mini-game". He had even used the modifier "slightly difficult".
The rookies who had the misfortune of seeing "ordinary games" could not imagine how crazy Instructor Hisith's "slightly difficult game" would be.
You've already exceeded your reading limit for today. If you want to read more, please log in.
Login
Select text and click 'Report' to let us know about any bad translation.
