Chapter 322 - 8.49 First Blue Star - Promotion
On the last day at the middle region of Planet Citlali, lots of teams had decided to hunt on their mechas. In the blue sky of the star, tons of flying mechas were found. They were all moving in groups but would rarely engage in a fight as they haven't found any guardian or royal class zergs on the map. Meanwhile, those who decided to hunt on foot were enjoying all the KP points the other teams chose to ignore.
Among these groups, Feng Jing's team is included. They are now hunting in a mantis zerg cave, which Feng Jing had found on his way back yesterday. Since their leader had ensured that there were no guardian or royal class zergs inside, almost all of them had decided to enter the cave to hunt.
As always, Feng Jing decided to play the role of the salted fish and stayed outside the cave waiting for others to return from their hunts. Outside the cave, together with Feng Jing is Feng Wu who stayed behind to protect him. Solaris Vega was busy repairing everyone's mechas with Shi Wen. While Lin Yven and Shi Lou were working on their resources to make sure they would have enough even if they stayed in the Central region for a week. Only Feng Jing was seated on a picnic mat enjoying the day with his usual desserts and tea.
No one knew how much their leader had packed sweets and dessert. They would always see Feng Jing pulling something from his space inventory and most of them are snacks. Solaris Vega enjoys those things the most. While the other enjoyed the coffee and tea he shared with others. After spending a few days in the wilderness with Feng Jing, everyone had already learned that their leader is a picky foodie. He would only eat things he wanted and ignore the dishes he didn't want to eat. He hates vegetables the most but he could still somewhat eat it if it's a salad with dressings.
And as usual, Feng Jing would point directions randomly but everyone already knew that he was pointing the safest route for their group to venture. So whenever Feng Jing would say to go in this direction everyone would follow and they would never fall into the situation where they would be surrounded by their enemies.
While enjoying the fresh air outside the cave, a group of mecha came flying above their heads obviously just passing by.
Shi Wen said, "Whoa~ there are truly lots of idiots having the same mindset. I wonder how their KP is going with them flying around like that."
"Do not worry about those fools. Focus on your work like Xiao Vega. We need to fully repair the mechas of everyone plus some adjustment in case the terrain at the central region is different from here." said Shi Lou.
Shi Wen said, "I know but Xiao Vega's concentration on his work is really top class. Us talking like this doesn't bother him at all."
"He needs to focus. The leader told him to install a new program on the mechas and it needs the whole thing to be affected by it," said Lin Yven.
The eyes of the Shi brothers brighten whenever a program made by Feng Jing is mentioned. They've heard how godly Etoile is from their friends. Plus the rewards for the ordinary people were beyond what they'd expected. According to Etoile, as long as an ordinary person in their group completed their individual tasks and achieved all the achievements listed on their part, they would be given an opportunity to awaken.
No one knows whether this is real or not. But for some reason, everyone in this group believes in this miracle. Tang Yi and Tang San who are already at their peak of talents could somewhat feel they were nearing a breakthrough that is supposed to be impossible. Etoile says that once the Tang Twins completed the hunting routine for today, they should be able to be promoted to an S-ranked Sentinel.
The achievement they need to complete in this abandoned mine is to kill all the zergs inside within 3 hours. But according to the information the mapping mode had picked up there should be at least 10,000 low and middle-level Mantis zerg living in this cave. It is because of these that all the sentinels and guides in their group except for Feng Wu and Feng Jing entered the abandoned mine. They were going to help the twins complete this achievement.
Feng Wu, who was preparing an iced vanilla mocha latte and cafe au lait for everyone, suddenly asked, "It's been an hour since they've entered, my lord, do you think they would be successful?"
Once this question was spoken, everyone was looking at Feng Jing except for Solaris Vega who had 100 percent concentration on his work. Feng Jing didn't answer right away and stared at the entrance of the abandoned mine as if being able to see beyond what others could see. Then they saw him nonchalantly lowered his gaze at the tumbler Feng Wu passed to him and unhurriedly sip a mouthful.
No one hurried Feng Jing to answer and waited patiently for him to speak.
"With the pace, they are currently having. They should be able to override the achievement requirements and finish the task in 2 hours and a half," said Feng Jing.
Everyone showed a delighted smile and sighed with relief once they heard about it. Then they saw Feng Jing move his gaze on Solaris Vega who is now covered in world energy while he is concentrating. The wisp of energy provided by the world itself enters in the young man's vessel refining his whole physique.
He had been giving Solaris Vega the tasks needed to achieve the title: World Genius Mechanic and the reward for this is an awakening progression to become a guide. Not just an ordinary guide, an SS-ranked one with the potential to become an SSS-ranked guide in the future. Etoile is a system he made, its true name is Change your fate System. A growth class system that isn't supposed to be found in this world.
With System Etoile, this world would be able to be promoted to a class grade. But for how long would that take, it would be based on this first batch of a new type of awakened ones.
Feng Jing mumbled, "But it seems a monster would be born in this group~"
With that said everyone looked at Solaris Vega with stunned gaze yet happy faces, everyone in their team knew how much this child worked hard to provide them support despite being an ordinary person that is supposed to be abandoned by everyone. But after meeting Feng Jing, Solaris Vega's life had turned from the best. He is being nurtured to the point of reaching the heavens.
Lin Yven was the happiest about them, after all, he treated Solaris Vega as his younger brother not related by blood.
"Leader, what will be Xiao Vega's overall potential once he awakens?" asked Lin Yven.
It was not only him who was interested in this, everyone was waiting for Feng Jing to answer as they also wanted to know what the young child's limits are.
Feng Jing responded nonchalantly, "His first awakening achievement reward should be S-ranked Guide. Guide because in his world as a mechanic this is the most suitable position he needs. His limit is SSS-ranked at most."
Everyone gasped in surprise with what they've heard. Everyone knows how rare SSS-ranked Sentinels and Guides are. In Oberion Empire, including Marshal Sirius, recorded only 6 awakened SSS-ranked ones. Two of them died in old age, one died in the war, and only 3 exist. First is the oldest Marshal in the Federation, Marshal Janus Stellan, an SSS-ranked Sentinel, and his partner. The one who is said to have died but not, Alula Celeste, an SSS-ranked Guide. Then the youngest sentinel yet the strongest of them all, Marshal Altair Sirius.
All of those who had reached the rank of SSS were world prominent figures. Now one of the futures of the youngest generation of SSS-ranked awakened ones is before them. Who wouldn't be astonished by knowing this information?
Feng Jing said, "Well~ there is no need to be that surprised. Most of our members had the chance to reach such a stage of strength. Just do your best to complete the requirements of the individual tasks for it. If I see things correctly the lowest-ranked in our group in the future would be at least A. Do your best ba~"
"YES, SIR!"
Then as everyone expected the hunting group from the abandoned mine had come out after 2 hours and 24 minutes as Feng Jing declared. They might be covered with wounds and scratches but... they are all wearing happy expressions on their faces as if they won the jackpot.
Battle maniacs like the Tang twins, Tang Yi and Tang San plus Han Ling, were especially delighted. They had enjoyed the fighting to the fullest and were able to death more than half with just these two brawl brain fools.
"Hahaha~ That was fun~," said Tang San.
Han Ling said, "They came out from all sides~ those scythes look dangerous. But we are stronger~"
"It's been a while since I moved my body that much. Humm~" said Tang Yi.
Qu Yeon also laughed showing how good his mood is, "Hahaha~"
But at this time Tang Si and Wu Liu stood before the three harping fools who were still dancing while covered in wounds.
"Don't move! and sit properly!" Tang Si and Wu Liu shouted.
"Yes!" The three who got scolded had instantly become good boys and sat on the clean mat prepared by Lin Yven and Shi Lou for them. They've helped the rest of the team clean their wounds and pass some healing concoction for them to take.
Feng Jing said, "Heal the twins first. They would be forced to enter a meditative state afterward."
"Eh? What do you mean--"
System Etoile's monotonous voice was suddenly heard in their group communication channel.
[Ping! Pong! Congratulations to Host Tang Yi and Host Tang San for completing the achievement: '1 vs 2000'. You have each killed 2000 zergs within 2 hours. Reward: Potential Enhancer Potion X1.
You have reached the threshold for the promotion as your current potential is already at its peak. Please drink the potion and upgrade your physique by a level and promote to S-ranked Sentinels.]
Out of nowhere, two golden potions appeared in front of Tang Yi and Tang San. The twins dazedly accepted the golden potion and looked like they'd lost their soul in shock. They couldn't help but look at the smiling Feng Jing not far from them.
Tang Yi mumbled, "I-Is this for... r-real?"
"Fuck! You mean a human's potential can be promoted!?" exclaimed Tang San.
Feng Jing snapped his fingers and everyone felt an unknown energy pass through them creating an invisible barrier around their group. Among them, only those who are extremely sensitive to energy felt it clearly and Tang Si could see it thanks to his special eyes.
Tang Si said in shock, "T-This is a barrier made from fire essences. It would burn anything that approached the barrier from the outside but hides the presence inside."
"What are you two doing? Drink your potion and meditate. Once you complete your promotion we will continue the hunt. The next ones to complete their achievement requirements should be Senior Qu Yeon, Senior Tang Si, Senior Xue, and A'Yu. After them, are Han Ling, Qu Yul, Si Shen, and Wu Liu. At night I will help the rest to awaken. Do not waste the opportunity. Try to reach for the highest limit your physique allows you to. We will only enter the Central Region once everyone had finished their awakening and promotion." said Feng Jing.
Everyone saluted towards him and said collectively, "As you wish, milord."
The twin's promotion had ended after three hours. From an A-ranked Sentinels, they've finally become an S-ranked one becoming one of the main forces in the Federation. Their group continued their hunting. Their next target is the dark forest where the nightmare spider zergs live. This zerg possesses strength ranging from middle to high-level ones. Qu Yeon, Tang Si, Xue Ran, and Bai Yuyan need to kill all the high leveled zergs as a pair or alone. Xue Ran and Bai Yuyan choose to fight alone while Qu Yeon and Tang Si worked as a pair.
Their battles took a while and Qu Yeon almost lost an arm but they completed their tasks and were given the same potion the twins had received from System Etoile as rewards. The result is that Tang Si was promoted from his original level of S to SS-ranked. He had the potential to become an SSS-ranked Guide in the future.
Bai Yuyan as one of the heavenly beloved sons of this world immediately reached SSS-ranked when he took the potion and became the second SSS-ranked Guide after Feng Jing. Qu Yeon and Xue Ran had also upgraded from SS to SSS-ranked Sentinels.
Now the strength of their group is cut above the rest of the teams in this competition. Of course! Their promotions were all hidden thanks to Feng Jing taking control of the monitoring system and even the Star Network itself.. All the others see is these students' bravery and results only.