Extraordinary Realm from Persuasion System

Chapter 436: Chapter 179: Enlightenment and Becoming Transcendent, Establishing a Sect!_6

”I’m so jealous. I heard Zhang Beixing’s ex-girlfriend regrets breaking up with him so much that she’s practically depressed to death,” someone said.

”Hahaha, serves her right. There were even rumors back then that he was all talk. How could a Grandmaster possibly be all talk?”

Voices chattered as they passed by, but Zhang Beixing, as always, smiled and nodded to everyone, waving to those he knew well.

Although his classmates were amazed by Zhang Beixing’s growth, they didn’t really have a clear concept of how formidable he was, since they weren’t in that circle. Their attitude was simply a mix of vicarious pride and the excited interest of onlookers; they felt a sense of honor by association. So, after a wave of excited chatter, everyone dispersed. Acquaintances, as usual, laughed and joked with Zhang Beixing, and after bumming a cigarette, they waved goodbye.

Zhang Beixing walked towards the military vehicle, confirmed his identity, then got in and left.

「Soon after.」

At the entrance of the Shishi Military District, it was bustling with activity. The soldiers had been called out early in the morning to prepare for a reception. Huo Honghao and other high-ranking officials of the Shishi Military District had personally come out, waiting quietly at the entrance since early morning. After all, this was a Great Grandmaster, a unique figure in seven hundred years, and someone who could even create Pseudo Grandmasters! He was coming to the military district to assist and instruct, which certainly warranted a grand reception.

While they waited, a military vehicle slowly approached from afar and stopped not too far from the barracks. The driver, Little Wang, got out and hurried to open the rear door. Zhang Beixing stepped out.

Seeing this, Huo Honghao immediately perked up and hurried over. He grasped Zhang Beixing’s hand, eagerly saying, ”Brother Zhang... no, more precisely, Great Grandmaster Zhang, you’ve finally arrived! Welcome to our Shishi Military District to serve as an instructor and guide the soldiers in close combat training!”

Hearing his words, other high-ranking officials from the military district also came forward, one by one shaking hands with Zhang Beixing.

”We’ve long heard of Great Grandmaster Zhang’s reputation. Seeing you today truly confirms how extraordinary you are. Truly deserving of the title as the only Great Grandmaster in Great Xia in seven hundred years!”

”Great Grandmaster Zhang, allow me to introduce myself. I am the colonel of the Air Force unit in our Shishi Military District. My surname is Xu; you can just call me Old Xu. We entrust our soldiers to your care. I believe that under your instruction, their strength will surely see great improvement!”

”Well said! Welcome, Mr. Zhang, to our Shishi Military District!”

As a colonel spoke up and started to applaud, uniform applause echoed throughout the area. Among them, the few who had been called over by Huo Honghao and had witnessed Zhang Beixing’s terrifying strength shouted the loudest and clapped the hardest: ”Welcome, Instructor Zhang, to our Shishi Military District!”

They were feeling very excited. Ever since they had seen Zhang Beixing shatter the Wooden Dummy with a single punch on the training field, they had been completely awestruck by the terrifying strength he displayed! So much so that for the past few days, they had been thinking about it even in their sleep, fantasizing about how glorious it would be if they possessed such strength when participating in military drills. One man, one gun, storming through the enemy’s camp. Crushing the enemy’s command and capturing their leader!

Alas, they didn’t possess such power. To master this level of skill, they would have to learn from Zhang Beixing. So, they went to Huo Honghao to inquire about Zhang Beixing’s situation, but Huo Honghao’s answers were ambiguous, which left them somewhat disappointed. They had thought this chance was lost and that it would be difficult to have another opportunity to interact with Zhang Beixing.

But unexpectedly, yesterday, Huo Honghao suddenly brought them good news: Zhang Beixing was coming to the Shishi Military District to be their instructor and guide them in close combat techniques! Upon hearing this news, this group of elite soldiers—Kings of Soldiers and top vanguards—became overwhelmingly excited. They scrambled out of bed at the crack of dawn and followed the main troop to the entrance for the welcome.

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After a busy morning settling into his accommodations and discussing training schedules and important points with Huo Honghao, Zhang Beixing called the group of soldiers assigned to his training to assemble on the training field in the afternoon.

As the saying goes, a strong general leads strong soldiers. This batch of soldiers instructed by Zhang Beixing were, without exception, all top-tier soldiers selected from the Shishi Military District. They were either Kings of Soldiers or elite vanguards from their units, possessing great strength and extremely high overall quality.

Most importantly, they were resilient! As long as they’re resilient! After reviewing their profiles, a smile spread across Zhang Beixing’s face. He wasn’t afraid of anything except these men being unable to endure his training regimen. But now, knowing that each of them was tough as nails and could handle whatever he dished out, Zhang Beixing was naturally ready to unleash his true skills to train them.

Thus, Zhang Beixing issued his first command since becoming a Martial Arts instructor: ”Everyone, put on a 25-kilogram weighted vest and assume the Horse Stance—the Four-Square variation! Begin!”

Hearing this, the soldiers were momentarily stunned. They didn’t know what the ’Four-Square Horse Stance’ was, but they figured it must be similar to a standard horse stance. So, they put on their weighted vests, squatted down, and adopted a basic horse stance.

Seeing this, Zhang Beixing came forward to make adjustments. After ensuring everyone’s posture was more or less correct, Zhang Beixing stepped back to observe, nodding in satisfaction.

Then, holding an ”Air Force Parachuting Guide,” he too donned a weighted vest, assumed the Four-Square Horse Stance, and leisurely began reading.

Thanks to their good physical conditioning and strong lower bodies.