Section 5

Since then, Ye Chong began to truly engage with the mysterious and captivating world outside. This place has almost everything; anything you can think of can be found here. Ye Chong quickly grew fond of this world, which, although virtual, exists in reality. He soon transformed from being timid at first to feeling completely at ease.

Ye Chong asked curiously, "Mu, what is this place?"

Ye Chongdao: "Where is it?"

Ye Chong is very fond of the rich academic atmosphere here, and the people here also greatly appreciate this studious, inquisitive, and straightforward boy, providing him with considerable care. It is under the guidance of these experts that Ye Chong realizes how outdated his knowledge structure is. However, upon reflection, this is quite normal; everything he knows was taught by his father, who has not interacted with the outside world for decades. It would be unusual if knowledge from decades ago were not outdated. Fortunately, Ye Chong's foundation is extremely solid, and now he understands why his father was so strict when teaching him the fundamental theories.

Mu Shang is often unaware of what he is doing each day, appearing and disappearing mysteriously; as soon as he logs onto the virtual network, he becomes impossible to find.

The Blackbird's shape resembles that of a large black bird, with retractable lateral wings that function like a pair of wings, allowing beginners to fly more smoothly within the atmosphere. Beneath the lateral wings are two rows of auxiliary engines, though their effectiveness is limited. The two mechanical arms beneath the Blackbird can utilize magnetic oscillating blades and alloy daggers. The hot wire gun is located at the bird's head, and the elongated neck allows the head to shoot flexibly at various angles over a wide range. However, considering the power of the hot wire gun and the shooting skills of Ye Zhong, this advantage is rather negligible. The two mechanical arms beneath the Blackbird can utilize magnetic oscillating blades and alloy daggers. The hot wire gun is located at the bird's head, and the elongated neck allows the head to shoot flexibly at various angles over a wide range. However, considering the power of the hot wire gun and the shooting skills of Ye Zhong, this advantage is rather negligible.

As soon as he accessed the virtual network, Ye Chong headed straight for the Gutisda district. However, before he could catch his breath, Mu Shang's voice suddenly echoed in his mind: "Ye Zi, I am taking you to a place."

However, this seemingly ordinary low-level mech still excited Ye Chong immensely; compared to the Winnie, the performance of this mech was significantly better

This training base for the Knights was established by the Knights Association of the Farl Star System and is part of the infrastructure

Ye Chong eagerly leaped into the cockpit

As soon as Mu Shang's voice fell, the screen changed, displaying the contenders in each room and the number of spectators, Ye Chong casually tapped and selected a room that had people in it

If one's own armor is like an unremarkable little bird, then the counterpart is a majestic king of birds—the phoenix! Its elongated and graceful lines flow like a work of art, while the brilliant colors of its wings and tail resemble a phoenix's tail, exuding a beautiful aura. The fiery red armor is so passionate that it takes one's breath away; even when standing still, it possesses an unmatched composure and pride.

Mu Shang introduced: "There are a total of three sections here: the Basic Training Area, the Comprehensive Training Area, and the Battle Area. Since this is your first time here, why not start by experiencing the Battle Area?"

He was already in the room, and before him stood a black light armor. Ye Chong immediately recognized it as the commonly used Blackbird model for beginners. Due to its ease of manipulation, user-friendly design, and low cost, it is the choice of most novices. However, its performance is consistent with its identity as an entry-level light armor, equipped only with a magnetic sword, a titanium shield, and two alloy daggers. The hot wire guns on both arms are practically useless, their power so low that Ye Chong had no hope of using them, and the real reason was that he simply did not understand shooting techniques.

Ye Zhong questioned, "Consciousness training? What is consciousness training?"

Ye Zhongxin found it strange that Mu had been elusive these past few days, frequently disappearing without a trace, leaving one to wonder what schemes he might be up to

The Shadow Phoenix -II type light armor has recently been thoroughly understood by Ye Chong, who has spent a long time in Gutisda. Compared to the Blackbird, the two are not even in the same league. The Shadow Phoenix -II is a typical long-range attack light armor, characterized by its high speed and advanced shooting system. Additionally, its beautiful and dazzling appearance makes it very popular among women. However, in Ye Chong's view, these almost completely useless wings are nothing but a burden, and having such a strikingly beautiful exterior only serves to constantly remind the enemy of one's presence.

Today, as Ye Chong returned home, he immediately entered the cockpit of Mu Shang and donned his combat helmet. Although Ye Chong greatly enjoyed this virtual world, he was not obsessed with it. He understood very well that for him, the Garbage Star was his true world; if he were to become engrossed, he could lose his life at any moment in the perilous environment of the Garbage Star. Every time Ye Chong ventured out, he was extremely cautious, fully alert, and focused without distraction.

Its name is as it appears, Shadow Phoenix, swift as a shadow, and its form resembles that of a phoenix

Ye Chong's favorite place is a large district called Gutisda, where not only various styles of light armor are sold, but also many oddly styled accessories and similar items. Most importantly, it serves as a gathering place for many light armor enthusiasts, where numerous individuals engage in discussions and exchanges daily, the majority of whom are light armor engineers or seasoned individuals. The district's administrator even established a medium-sized light armor database here, which once greatly delighted Ye Chong.

Mu Shang Dao: "Its full name is Neural Consciousness Reflexive Training. It enables your nervous system to remember specified actions. Of course, to perform actions that meet standards in reality, extensive real training is still required to allow your body to reach the memory standard. However, reasonable consciousness training can significantly shorten the training time"

Ye Zhong stepped into the hall, where many columns were neatly arranged. From time to time, a flash of light would occur near the columns, causing someone to suddenly disappear, while others would suddenly appear with a flash of light.

When Ye took a closer look at the opponent's armor, he couldn't help but feel greatly discouraged

Ye Zhong nodded, seemingly understanding: "Oh, so it's related to books!" However, no matter what, Mu Shang said it was beneficial, so it must indeed be beneficial, Ye Zhong's inner self reassured him

Without having time to think further, Ye Chong received the signal to begin

Ye Zhong is no longer the novice who knew nothing in the past; he calmly walked up to a pillar, extended his finger, and gently tapped on it. A semi-transparent screen quietly appeared before his eyes

A solid foundation allows Ye Zhong to learn with half the effort and double the results, enabling him to absorb this knowledge rapidly, which has garnered him the favor of the older gentlemen.

Ye Zhong followed Mu Shang's directions, turning left and right, and finally arrived in front of a large building. He observed that there were people coming and going, creating a very lively atmosphere

Mu Shang Dao: "You will know if you follow me!"

Mu Shang explained: "This is the consciousness training base for warriors, where all foundational subjects for warriors are trained in consciousness. Additionally, there are spaces for warriors to spar with each other. All your skills have been developed through your own exploration, and many aspects are not reasonable. Last time I accidentally arrived here, I evaluated all the training content, and although I believe that 7.63% of the content is not perfect, training here will greatly enhance your strength."