LRAB Chapter 80 Principal Li Zhengyuan's Shock!
Chapter 80 Principal Li Zhengyuan's Shock!
Inside the modified room, the originally noisy mechanical sounds seemed to be sucked away in an instant, leaving only the sharp whirring of the cooling fan.
On the holographic detection screen, the glaring bright red "8.3" markings were reflected in the almost frozen pupils of Lei Zhen and Lao Chen.
"8.3?!"
Lei Zhen stood frozen in place, a mouthful of freshly brewed strong tea in his mouth. After a full few seconds, he finally gulped down the tea along with a few tea leaves.
He swallowed too quickly, which triggered a violent coughing fit. His square face turned bright red, but he paid no heed to it, striding to the control panel and staring intently at the screen.
"Old Chen! Shouldn't you calibrate this crappy instrument? Or did that high-frequency pulse burn through the motherboard? This is clearly a battle sword! A melee weapon! You're telling me that by modifying a part, the mech's level jumped from 7.5 to 8.3? Do you think this is science fiction?!"
Old Chen was also stunned at this point.
Fingers frantically tapped on the virtual keyboard, pulling out lines of underlying neuronal transmission data.
"The data... is fine."
Old Chen's voice was dry and hoarse, "Not only is there no problem, Lei Zi, look here... this is the transmission feedback diagram of 'Yuan Si'."
Lei Zhen leaned closer.
On the screen, the "Abyss Silk" wave pattern, representing Wang Xing's spiritual connection, was no longer the dense, tangled, spiky pattern that ordinary people see.
Instead, it coalesced into three thick, refined pipes that emitted a faint golden and silver glow.
These three "pipes" pass through the mech's arm and are perfectly fused together with the superconducting nanowires that have been pulled out again from inside the hilt. There is no signal delay and no impedance peaks.
"How is this possible..." Lei Zhen muttered to himself.
In the Federation's mecha rating system, weapons have always been considered merely external enhancements, having minimal impact on the mecha's own performance level.
"Normally, a good weapon can only raise a mech's overall rating by 0.1 levels at most, and often by less than 0.05 levels. This is because a mech's rating is based on engine output and armor load."
Old Chen wiped the cold sweat from his forehead: "But this kid... he's different. The quality of his neuronal conduction, that is, the purity of his 'Abyssal Silk,' is at a level I've never seen in my entire life!"
"The Taibai fusion crystal was incorporated into the blade's crystal lattice using my ion melting technique. Its natural active properties, which have extremely strong energy constraint and conductivity, were perfectly activated by this kid's Yuan Si."
"Now, this battle sword is no longer an external weapon. It has become the energy release terminal for the [Tiger-type]."
"It's like this: originally, the [Tiger-type]'s engine was a water pump, only able to drain water through the mecha's rough pipes. But now, this blade has become the perfect nozzle. The vital energy undergoes secondary compression and purification within the blade, pulling the entire mecha's energy cycle in reverse!"
"In all my years in Chengdu, I've seen at least eight hundred, if not a thousand, geniuses." Lei Zhen took a deep breath, then chuckled. "Today has truly been an eye-opener for me."
"Click".
Wang Xing removed the exoskeleton armor from his body.
At that moment, Wang Xing felt as if every nerve in his body was cheering.
The moment Wang Xing grasped the Taibai Tiger-Striped Battle Blade, the divine tiger particle at the tip of his right thumb emitted an extremely powerful feeling that instantly flowed throughout his body.
"Team Leader Lei, Division Chief Chen."
Wang Xing smiled somewhat embarrassedly, "I didn't expect the commotion to be so big. For a moment just now, I felt like this knife... was like a bone that grew out of my own body."
"Don't try to show off in front of us two old bones."
Lei Zhen rolled his eyes, but then, somewhat strangely, he leaned forward and looked Wang Xing up and down:
"If I remember correctly, your Qi and Blood level was registered as 7.7 during the competition the day before yesterday. The Qi and Blood you just displayed is level 8.5, which is equivalent to an increase of 0.8 levels."
"Today, you modified the blade, and the mech's rating jumped from 7.5 to 8.3, which is exactly level 0.8."
"Is your energy and your mecha part of a pre-arranged plan to stride forward hand in hand?"
Wang Xing was slightly taken aback.
Lei Zhen's reminder brought him back to his senses.
0.8.
Two identical spans.
Wang Xing felt that this was no coincidence.
After fusing with the Titan Bone Marrow Gel and awakening the first "Divine Tiger Microparticle," the purity of his physical body underwent a qualitative leap.
This extraordinary transformation of the physical body was directly fed back to the modified mecha through the "Abyss Silk," and the two complemented each other, which created today's incredible leap forward of the level 0.8 mecha.
"I can't really explain it either." Wang Xing scratched his head. "Maybe it was when I was fusing the gel that I received as a reward from the competition yesterday that I had a breakthrough in my willpower, which also caused the quality of the Abyss Silk to increase a bit."
"A breakthrough in willpower? I almost believed it."
Old Chen clicked his tongue in amazement: "But it's not entirely unreasonable. Martial arts and mecha have been inseparable since ancient times. When martial arts are practiced to a high level, one's mental and physical will becomes as strong as iron, which can indeed greatly improve the compatibility with mecha."
"Wang Xing, I won't say anything more."
Lei Zhen patted the control panel: "Your current stats are 8.5 HP and 8.3 mech stats. In the Star Alliance's ironclad rules, this is called 'double eight'."
"From this day forward, you are a true, registered [Official Mech Pilot]!"
"When you have time, go to the Star Alliance office and exchange your badge for an official mech pilot badge."
Lei Zhen gripped Wang Xing's shoulder excitedly:
"In this world, having the identity of a mecha pilot means that you and your family have truly established yourselves in this era!"
"Thank you, Team Leader Lei! Thank you, Master Chen!"
Wang Xing expressed his gratitude to the two elders.
……
Two hours later.
Rongcheng No. 2 Middle School.
"puff--!!"
Principal Li Zhengyuan was sitting behind his large desk, made of rosewood and bulletproof alloy, leisurely sipping a cup of pre-Qingming Maofeng tea.
However, after hearing what Wang Xing said, this usually refined and composed principal unceremoniously spat out his entire cup of tea.
"Cough! Cough cough cough... What did you just say?!"
Li Zhengyuan wiped his clothes with a wet wipe, his eyes wide open, staring intently at Wang Xing:
"Wang Xing, are you out of your mind? Say it again. What level is your mecha...?"
"Principal, the Tiger Striped Battle Blade was just modified at the Abyss Defense Bureau. According to the latest data from the Celestial Pivot Instrument, the mecha's overall rating is 8.3."
Wang Xing remained calm and casually handed over a paper test report jointly signed by Lao Chen and Lei Zhen from the Yuanfang Bureau.
Li Zhengyuan practically snatched the report from him.
When he saw the red seal of the Abyss Defense Bureau and the clearly written words "[Mech Level: 8.3]", he was completely dumbfounded.
"Mech 8.3..."
"Qi and Blood 8.5..."
Looking at the report, Li Zhengyuan's lips began to curl into an uncontrollable, wild smile.
"Great...great! Another student achieving double 8s! Our No. 2 High School has produced another student in the senior year who achieved double 8s before the college entrance exam!"
Li Zhengyuan paced back and forth behind the spacious desk, his hands nervously rubbing together.
As the head of a school, the fact that the school was able to cultivate such a prodigy is not only a tremendous achievement in his career, but also the proudest moment for him as an educator.
"Principal, then what about me..." Wang Xing looked at Li Zhengyuan, who was somewhat out of control, and said with amusement.
"No need to say anything! I understand!"
Li Zhengyuan abruptly stopped and frantically operated the holographic screen in front of him:
"According to the ironclad rules of our Federal Ministry of Education, any student who can officially break through the level eight barrier and obtain the official mecha pilot or official warrior medal before the college entrance examination during high school can apply for the 'Extraordinary Pioneer Scholarship,' which is worth a total of 50,000 federal dollars."
As he spoke, Li Zhengyuan waved his hand impatiently:
"However, going through the Ministry of Education's procedures is too slow; those bureaucrats will review it, taking at least two weeks. So, I'll personally advance you the 50,000 yuan from the principal's special reserve fund! I'll transfer it now!"
"drop--"
Almost the instant Li Zhengyuan finished speaking, the terminal on Wang Xing's wrist vibrated slightly.
A text message popped up:
[Your Federal Bank account has received a transfer of 50,000 yuan. Note: Second Middle School Mech Pilot Young Eagle Program Special Scholarship.]
Looking at the numbers that instantly filled his account, a heartfelt gratitude flashed in Wang Xing's eyes.
Fifty thousand yuan.
This amount of money is still a considerable sum for him, who has just received a 50 yuan grant from Lü Yun.
"Thank you, Principal!" Wang Xing said sincerely.
"No need to thank me! Just getting me a good ranking in the provincial exam is the greatest thanks you can give me!"
Li Zhengyuan chuckled and scolded, his expression gradually turning serious:
"Wang Xing, this money is a small matter. More importantly, once you obtain your official mecha pilot certificate, I will immediately submit your application for bonus points for special talents to the provincial admissions office."
"In China, obtaining the status of a formal mecha pilot grants a direct 10-point bonus in the college entrance examination!"
"Plus the 20 points for winning the championship in the 100-school competition yesterday..."
"In other words, you already have a solid 30 extra points in your hand before the provincial civil service exam even officially starts!"
30 points!
In the fierce competition of the college entrance examination, where thousands of people are vying for a single spot, a difference of just one point can eliminate hundreds or even thousands of people.
30 net bonus points.
The significance of this, especially for students like Wang Xing who haven't awakened the power of the Void Element... is immense.
A look of joy appeared on Wang Xing's face.
"Including you, our No. 2 High School now has 5 students who have reached the threshold of 'Double Eight Extraordinary' before the college entrance examination."
"Let's give it our all before the college entrance exam and see if we can produce 10 students with double 8 grades!"
"5?"
Wang Xing was slightly taken aback.
He frowned slightly, silently calculating in his mind.
"Principal, as far as I know, our No. 2 Middle School has a class of 8 students who are officially recognized as being in the top 20."
"Bai Lingxue, Raymond, and Lin Hao..."
Wang Xing asked in confusion, "Including me, there are only four people in total, right? Who is the fifth one...?"
Li Zhengyuan's smug smile gradually faded after hearing Wang Xing's question.
"This fifth person... actually only reported to the office three days ago."
"Moreover, he didn't just achieve double eights."
"His reported data shows that his physical body's vitality is level 10.0, and his mecha's energy level is level 10.0!"
"What?! Level 10 in both categories!"
Wang Xing's heart skipped a beat.
Reaching level 8 in both categories as a high school student is already quite impressive; it would earn you 10 bonus points in the mecha college entrance exam.
As for achieving a double ten, unless one is a repeat student who studies year-round, such individuals are extremely rare across the country.
Wang Xing had a vague, extremely ominous premonition.
"Principal, could he possibly be...?"
"That's right, just as you thought."
The principal nodded: "That is Sun Donglai."
"boom!!"
Upon hearing those four words, Wang Xing felt as if his mind had exploded.