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Just as Gu Xiaoxi was feeling anxious and upset, out of the sky descended seven small daggers, landing in front of her, followed by the childish voice ringing in her ears once more.

"Consider this as your reward for saving my life! Your ’Chopping Wind’ is not bad, keep practicing it diligently, these daggers will make your efforts twice as effective."

After that, there was no more sound from Little Phoenix.

Gu Xiaoxi looked at the completely black daggers emitting a purple halo, speechless, and angrily said towards the desolate street, "You don’t need to reward me, I just hope you won’t cause trouble in the future and respect innocent lives.

It’s okay to seek revenge, but you must never harm the innocent again. "

However, the only response to her was endless silence and the desolate, chilly wind.

This incident was ultimately classified as an unsolved case.

To make amends for those hurt, Gu Xiaoxi collaborated with Ai Xiang, using her own Spiritual Energy in conjunction with expensive medicine to produce a single type of Flesh-Regeneration Pills, which she gifted to the injured individuals.

After a period of treatment, those injured recovered very well, their burnt skin not only healed normally but became as smooth and tender as a baby’s.

As a result, the medicine she and Ai Xiang created caused quite a stir in society.

Because the pills were very effective, they immediately became a sought-after commodity in the market.

The pills she gave away for free became so coveted that some patients sold them at high prices and then they were trafficked by merchants...

At that time, Gu Xiaoxi was already in a training camp, undergoing intense training.

She received a letter from Ai Xiang, asking her to visit him when she had time; he had made Flesh-Regeneration Pills and only needed the nourishment of her Spiritual Power. At the same time, he informed Gu Xiaoxi of this undesirable situation.

After reading the letter, Gu Xiaoxi’s expression turned grave. The medicine, originally made with good intentions to save people, had inexplicably opened up a market and made her and Ai Xiang famous miracle doctors. Many high-ranking officials sought after them for these pills.

But no matter how good or popular something is, once it becomes linked with profit, it loses its essential meaning.

Gu Xiaoxi replied to Ai Xiang, "Stop giving away and selling the pills for now!"

She couldn’t break the rules of this world; birth, aging, sickness, and death are the rules.

Similarly, she could not expose her own cultivation for the world had too many people with malicious intentions, and good things are the most tempting.

"Gu Xiaoxi, fall in!" Chen Zimo called out loudly from downstairs.

Gu Xiaoxi quickly sorted out the letter and handed it to the communication officer to deliver to Ai Xiang.

Although Ai Xiang was her private doctor, she only saw him when she was genuinely injured. Even though they were only a few kilometers apart, it was extremely difficult to meet in person.

This was the nature of closed training, a very arduous process.

Quan Shaoqing had returned to Z Department to oversee operations. To meet with him, she would have to wait until the world competition started in three months.

...

After Gu Xiaoxi rejoined her team, Chen Zimo led twenty people into the mountains for extreme off-road training. This kind of extreme off-roading brought unimaginable pain and torture.

With no food, from morning to evening, from night to morning, they kept doing mountain off-road training until like their military dogs, their bodies reached their limits and then they collapsed on the road - that’s when the training ended.

This was one part of Devil Training.

For example, parachuting with military dogs, continuing to jump until both human and dog opened their eyes and looked at the earth beneath without any trace of fear. The exercise went on for days, with everyone constantly shuttling between the earth, the plane, and the air.

Once Chen Zimo joined the military, he was no longer the honest and kind Big Brother Chen, but an impartial and steely-faced King Yama. His slogan was to torment everyone as much as possible, make life unbearable for them; only then would he consider his mission accomplished.

During this process, Gu Xiaoxi considered herself to have the strongest resistance to pressure, yet she too was tormented until she fainted halfway.

During the three months of hell week, Jing Haoran and Chen Zimo had three bitter fallouts, vowing never to be friends again.

Because Chen Zimo was just too annoying and too oppressive.

For instance, they all fainted from exhaustion after three days of extreme training and were carried back.

Yet six hours later, they were abruptly woken and hurriedly gathered in the middle of the night for physical training exercises.

And that too was not enough; rain or wind, even in a thunderstorm, he never spared them.

The more exhausted they were, the harsher he was; the angrier they got, the more he pushed their limits of anger.

As a young master unused to hardship, Jing Haoran completed the three months of training almost in tears.

If it hadn’t been for Gu Xiaoxi being in the team, he would have quit the competition in a fit of rage.

To avoid being looked down upon by Fairy Sister, he bit his teeth and swallowed his tears, completing the training with everyone.

Three months later, the training ended.

To Gu Xiaoxi’s surprise, Ji Xinyu actually endured through the Devil Training month.

All 20 people completed their tasks.

The day before the World Competition.

Jing Haoran joyfully rolled around on the training field’s lawn, celebrating his escape from the abyss of misery.

Zhuang Xiaomeng joined him in his craziness.

Wearing a military cap, Gu Xiaoxi walked under the national flag, looked at the bright red flag with a smile, and said to Yun Xiao beside her, "What did you gain from this three-month training?"

Yun Xiao smiled gently, his eyes suddenly shining brightly, "Of course! I feel that my reaction speed is faster than before. My Ice Control Technique has also become much more powerful. It seems I’ve unlocked a lot of potential, and not to mention physical fitness—I now feel that if I were to walk the national competition’s path again, it would definitely be much easier. "

"Hahaha!" Gu Xiaoxi immediately laughed heartily three times, admitting to herself that extreme training was indeed the best way to tap into one’s potential.

Although she hadn’t been cultivating her Spiritual Power recently, during the constant training and exertion, her Spiritual Power and Inner Strength had actually increased manifold. Moreover, her reaction speed, hearing, and vision would reach an Ethereal Realm after each bout of extreme activity.

It was a realm she had sporadically felt before, but now, whenever she calmed her mind, she could perceive that extraordinary realm – where she could glimpse the laws of nature and listen to the language of birds and fragrance of flowers.

In other words, in just three short months, she had reached the Great Accomplishment Realm. With just a few more opportunities, she could advance to the later phase – the Spiritual Realm.

In terms of cultivating talents, she was many multiples above Liu Yishou.

Because to date, Liu Yishou had still not reached the mid-phase of the Great Accomplishment Realm.

"Everyone, assemble!" At the sound of a whistle, Chen Zimo smiled at everyone. Once they were all lined up, he spoke in a pleased tone, "Congratulations to you all, your training ends now. From this moment forth, you’re no longer under my command!"

"I’ve been sick of you for so long!" Jing Haoran gritted his teeth, raising his fist—he was itching for revenge.

However, Chen Zimo smiled indifferently, "Those who want revenge can come at me later. Now, I will announce the training results, as well as the official list for the World Competition team and the reserves."

At this point, everyone stood at attention, their heads high and chest out, listening intently because this moment was what they had all been eagerly awaiting after three months of hardship.

The World Competition only needed twelve people, so the eight people in excess naturally couldn’t participate.

Chen Zimo looked profoundly at everyone, then spoke with a serious tone, "After considering various factors.

In the last national competition, the top performer was Long Yi, who arrived at the destination first with the highest score.

However, after repeated deliberation by the higher-ups, Gu Xiaoxi has been identified as the soldier with the most leadership style, the most alertness, patience, and overall strongest comprehensive qualities within the team.

Therefore, she will serve as the captain for this World Competition, and Long Yi will be the vice-captain.

The ten team members are as follows: Yun Xiao, Jing Haoran, Guan Dongjiu, Fu Xi, Ji Xinyu, Baili Tao, Ning Hai, Bai Yang, and Wu Yunhui. "

"What about the rest of us?" At this moment, the heart of Zhuang Xiaomeng, who hadn’t been chosen, leapt in anxiety. Why wasn’t he included? Wuuu...

"The remaining eight will serve as reserves; if anyone has an accident and can’t participate, you’ll be their replacement. At the same time, you have very important tasks as well," Chen Zimo explained loudly.

Zhuang Xiaomeng’s fiery enthusiasm instantly cooled.

He, who was such a manly soldier, ended up as a reserve.

"Don’t be discouraged if you’re a reserve because there are six individual events that you can still partake in. If you manage to get first place, there will be generous rewards for you," Chen Zimo said.

Before the World Competition starts, there are six warm-up events, each with an individual honor award for military dogs, totaling six gold medals.

This marks the beginning of the military dog competition. It’s followed by the world-class comprehensive military competition involving soldiers and military dogs, with only one award.

But this one includes qualities of the national military, physical fitness, military dogs, military regulations, and other eighteen comprehensive abilities.

This single award is what all nations vie for—because it represents a country’s military power, the worldwide image of its soldiers, and the highest honor of a great nation.

Winning the World Competition would make one a national hero in the hearts of the people.

The highest honor is beyond what words can describe.

After hearing this, Gu Xiaoxi was stunned.

Her as the team captain? The immense responsibility and importance of the role made her realize her own significance.

"Everyone get ready. This afternoon, a special plane will take us to the Central Continent. Now, salute the national flag," Chen Zimo said in a loud voice. As he spoke, he was the first to salute the flag in front of him.

The twenty people below all stood up straight, their gazes fixed on the national flag, and then, drawing beautiful arcs with their hands, they saluted the flag proudly!