The officer’s face changed, a bead of sweat forming.
This level of encryption was reserved for only a few elite special forces.
And this teenager…
He snapped to attention, saluting Jiang Nan solemnly, “Safe travels. Clear him.”
The three soldiers pointing guns at Jiang Nan lowered their weapons.
They saluted him too.
The scene fell deathly silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
Those who had mocked and urged him on now held their tongues.
Who knew what Jiang Nan’s background was?
Li Xiang and his crew were left speechless, frustration boiling over.
It was like punching air.
Tang Qianya’s pretty face was full of shock. Wu Liang was momentarily stunned.
Many classmates recalled the moment Jiang Nan was taken away by the Dark Night Army.
Could he really be connected to them?
Jiang Nan quietly pocketed his ID.
Inwardly, he grumbled.
Damn Lynx.
How’d she turn me into a ghost in the system?
Nearly got me shot.
But with such strict checks at the Spirit Ruin, Jiang Nan felt reassured.
White Shark’s people probably couldn’t get in.
And so, over 1,500 participants from the three schools passed through the Spirit Ruin’s entrance.
As Jiang Nan stepped through the gate, a strong spatial fluctuation hit him.
It felt familiar, like his usual teleportation.
Then his vision brightened.
Before him stretched a lush, verdant forest.
Mountains rolled endlessly, some peaks capped with snow.
Dull roars echoed from the woods.
It felt like another world entirely.
The army had set up a base at the entrance, with wooden cabins scattered about.
The Spirit Ruin was under constant military guard, with safe zones established throughout.
As soon as they entered, students split into teams, charging in three directions.
There were upper, middle, and lower routes.
The upper and lower routes had weaker spirit beasts, safer overall.
The middle route, however, was teeming with higher-level beasts, far more dangerous.
Yet most students rushed straight for the middle.
Spirit beasts were limited, first come, first served.
Getting a head start was crucial.
Drones buzzed overhead, broadcasting live footage to a massive screen back at the hotel, monitoring each team’s progress.
Not long after Jiang Nan’s group entered, three military vehicles arrived outside the hotel.
A team in Dark Night Army uniforms took full control of the surveillance, leaving the school with no choice but to comply.
Meanwhile, the school’s official website streamed the competition live.
It was a money-maker for the school and great publicity.
The Jiang City No.1 High School livestream had already hit 100,000 viewers.
The chat was going wild.
“Haha, I’m here for my South God.”
“Same.”
“Where’s he at?”
“That buzz-cut hottie over there. Can’t spot him? Not a true fan.”
“He’s 360-degree handsome, no dead angles. Jealous of the girl on his team.”
Seeing the livestream numbers, the principal was grinning ear to ear.
Jiang Nan was a walking hotspot.
At the same time, Zhong Yingxue and Xia Yao were curled up at home, watching the stream.
Cola, chips, the works, all set.
Xia Yao exclaimed, “My gosh, Little Nan’s got so many female fans.”
“The chat’s full of people here for him.”
Zhong Yingxue smiled, “Guess we’re two of them.”
Xia Yao grinned mischievously, “He said he’d take first? Let’s see what he’s got.”
…
Back at the scene.
Over a thousand students had rushed in, while about five hundred were still hesitating over which route to take.
The stronger teams naturally headed for the middle.
Tang Qianya, buzzing with excitement, asked, “South God, which route are we taking?”
Jiang Nan shook his head, “Us? We’re not walking.”
Tang Qianya, “???”
Not walking? Staying here until it’s over?
She knew it.
Confirmed.
Jiang Nan was here for a holiday.
She looked to Wu Liang for help.
Wu Liang nodded, “Yeah, we’re not walking.”
Tang Qianya, “…”
[Resentment Points from Tang Qianya +333!]
Jiang Nan flashed a brilliant smile, “Walking’s too slow.”
He snapped his fingers.
A massive alternate space gate opened.
Wu Liang turned and walked inside.
“Vroom, vroom, buzz.”
A roaring engine echoed.
Headlights blazed.
Under Tang Qianya’s stunned gaze, a heavily modified Ford Raptor pickup truck rolled out.
Tang Qianya, “!!!”
Mum. Something weird’s snuck in here.
Jiang Nan hopped in, “We’re driving.”
“Come on, get in.”
Even as Tang Qianya sat in the back, her mind was reeling.
Jiang Nan brought a car?
What kind of magical move was this?
Others were trekking on foot.
And he was driving?
No wonder he wasn’t in a rush.
The students still at the entrance saw Jiang Nan’s team bring a freaking car.
They nearly spat blood.
What the hell? Are you serious?
Cheating, right?
Jiang Nan grabbed a megaphone from the truck.
“Middle route, middle route. Hop on quick.”
“A thousand per seat. Limited spots. Don’t miss out.”
“Drop off wherever you want, just say the word.”
“Saves your energy and gives you a head start.”
The students went nuts.
He was doing business now?
A thousand? Not even expensive.
A minute later, Wu Liang floored the gas.
The Raptor’s exhaust belched black smoke, tires flinging mud seven or eight metres.
Roaring, it charged down the middle route, lightning fast.
The truck bed carried twelve people.
Jiang Nan, in the passenger seat, counted cash with a grin.
The students left behind were dumbfounded.
Where was the justice? A car in the Spirit Ruin meant insane mobility. They had a massive advantage.
Some immediately complained to the drones.
“Teacher, Jiang Nan’s cheating.”
“Yeah, he’s cheating. How can he drive?”
“It’s unfair. This isn’t just cheating, it’s hacking.”
Even the teachers and staff were speechless.
But they said, “Jiang Nan hasn’t broken any rules. You can drive too.”
Students, “???”
Right, we could drive.
But…
Where the hell would we get a car?
The teacher’s point was simple. If he could bring a car, that was his skill.
You got the guts? Bring one yourself.
How? Carry it on your back?
Meanwhile, the livestream chat exploded.
“My gosh, South God’s too wild. Driving? Charging passengers? Businessman, haha.”
“Laughing so hard I’m done. Burn paper if you need me.”
“That megaphone’s got soul. Holy crap.”
“Space ability is just broken.”
“South God is South God. You never know what crazy move he’ll pull next.”
The chat was a blur. Zhong Yingxue and Xia Yao were rolling on their beds, laughing until tears came.
Could he be any more outrageous?
“Little Nan’s so bad. Haha.”
Zhong Yingxue covered her face, shoulders shaking as she tried to hold in her laughter.
*Author’s note:*
Today, this book’s hitting the recommendation list.
The usual three requests.
Five-star reviews, bookshelf adds, update nudges.
I see every comment, every review.
They directly impact this book’s performance.
During the recommendation period, performance is critical. It decides how far this book can go.
I hope everyone reading this will lift a finger. Drop a five-star review, add to your bookshelf, nudge for updates, leave comments under the chapters.
Qingfeng will reply to each one.
If you think the story’s decent, don’t forget to add it to your bookshelf and give a five-star review.
A book’s success is shaped by both readers and the author.
So, brothers and sisters, help boost it. Push those numbers up.
Don’t hold back your hands. Five-star reviews, let’s go.
Of course, during the recommendation, big update drops are guaranteed.
If you all bring the energy, Qingfeng will update like crazy.
Ura!
Lastly, five-star reviews + bookshelf + update nudges.
Thank you, thank you.
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