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Chapter 280 Support from Kunwu Camp
As the two left the Gear Corporation building, Chu Nai whispered:
"Brother Xi, that person is an active 'Disaster Hunter,' ranked 44th. Not only is he incredibly strong, but he must also have a wealth of combat experience... Isn't this too risky?"

"Don't worry, I'm sure."

Wang Xi smiled slightly, his tone calm.

There are ten days left until the day of the duel.

These ten days may seem short, but for him, it was enough to go to another world and further enhance his strength.

When I face Mark, I can at least be invincible, if not absolutely certain of victory.

"Mm." Hearing this, Chu Nai could only nod.

In her view, Xi-gege's initiative to challenge her was not only to seek justice for their parents, but also to vent her anger.

Chu Nai believed that Wang Xi would not act rashly.

She silently stepped forward and took the young man's hand.

This was her response to Wang Xi.

Show him through your actions that you will always stand by him.

"Hmm?" Wang Xi turned his head and looked at her in surprise, but the silver-haired girl simply responded with a calm smile.

Seeing this, Wang Xi didn't say anything, but simply clenched the small hand in his palm a little tighter.

In the afternoon.

At the Zhenyuantai command center in Haicheng, the two boarded the giant silver shuttle again and flew away from Haicheng, watched by Lei Zhen, Zhou Mingyuan, Fu Xinyi and a group of people.

By the time they returned to the Kunwu camp in the Middle Continent, it was already evening.

The giant silver shuttle landed smoothly on the plaza's take-off and landing pad. The hatch opened, and the evening glow bathed the metal gangway in a warm orange-red hue.

Wang Xi and Chu Nai walked down side by side. What came into view was not the usual tranquility, but a huge crowd of people waiting in the square, the atmosphere solemn and enthusiastic.

The one leading the group was Principal Zhang Yinglong.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his posture as upright as a pine tree, his simply tied-up long hair swaying in the breeze, and an undisguised smile of approval on his face.

Seeing this, Wang Xi and Chu Nai were both surprised and exchanged a glance.

As the two approached, Zhang Yinglong's voice was loud and clear, echoing throughout the entire square:

"Welcome back, gentlemen!"

His gaze first lingered on Wang Xi, filled with deep satisfaction: "Wang Xi, you turned the tide in Haicheng, defeating two major disaster cores, and even slaying Father Rogers of the Etching Holy Mark Society in the 'Mechanical City' disaster zone, rescuing Chu Nai and the entire team of students. Your achievements are outstanding!"

"Director Zhou has already sent a detailed message, and the four deans and I were informed immediately. You not only exceeded the 'Preparatory Disaster Hunt' assessment, but you also proved your strength and responsibility to the Nine Provinces. The title of 'Dragon Lord' is truly well-deserved!"

"Congratulations on your official inclusion in the 'Mountain and Sea Roster,' making you one of the few students in our Kunwu Camp to receive this honor while still in school!"

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As soon as he finished speaking, applause, gasps of amazement, and whispers erupted in the square.

All the students from the four academies focused their attention on Wang Xi, their eyes filled with reverence.

Among the crowd, Zhao Leng'an's face showed genuine joy and admiration.

She hadn't expected that Wang Xi, this "junior" who had only recently arrived, would pass the graduation assessment so quickly, and even the higher-level "Preparatory Disaster Hunter" assessment at that.

Not far away, Cao Pang, Sun Chenglu, Li Youqing, and other elite students who regarded Wang Xi as their biggest competitor all had complicated expressions.

They had originally planned to compete with each other for the top spot on the Kunwu Ranking next month.

But this "ambition" seems somewhat naive at this moment.

“The Disaster Hunt…”

Cao Pang murmured to himself, then gave a self-deprecating, bitter laugh.

"Ah."

They gave it their all, their only goal being to become "Taiko" after graduation. But this classmate who enrolled later than them had already risen to the same "Disaster Hunter" level as the principal and deans.

This is no longer a gap, but an insurmountable chasm.

The two sides are no longer on the same track.

What they are competing for may really be nothing more than "playing house" in the eyes of the other.

Cao Pang and the others looked at each other in silence, and lowered their heads. Their arrogance vanished, leaving them only bewilderment.

Perhaps in the near future, Wang Xizhen will be able to sit on equal footing with the deans of the four academies, while they... will still have to look up to him.

Zhang Yinglong's gaze fell on Chu Nai again, and his tone became gentle and concerned: "Chu Nai, welcome back safely. We are all relieved to see that you are alright."

Xi Qianliu, the dean of Red Heart Academy, stood behind Zhang Yinglong and nodded to Chu Nai upon hearing this.

After a while.

After the welcoming ceremony concludes.

Zhang Yinglong called out to Wang Xi, "Come with me for a moment. Dean Rosa, and the rest of you, come along too."

Wang Xi and Chu Nai exchanged a glance.

The two exchanged a knowing glance, and the silver-haired girl said softly, "Then I'll go back to my dorm first, and we'll talk again later."

She even made a phone call gesture.

"Mm." Wang Xi nodded with a smile.

He then followed Zhang Yinglong and the four deans to the principal's office.

The group took their seats in the office.

Outside the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, the afterglow of the setting sun bathed the room in gold.

Zhang Yinglong cut to the chase: "Wang Xi, you are now an active-duty 'Disaster Hunter,' fully qualified to graduate early. You can immediately join the front lines and carry out various high-difficulty missions assigned by Weitai, officially beginning your 'Disaster Hunter' career."

He paused, his gaze softening slightly: "I'd like to hear your own thoughts. What are your plans for the future? Are you choosing to graduate now, or..."

Wang Xi thought for a moment and said, "Principal, deans, I have only been in Kunwu Camp for a short time. Although I have been fortunate enough to gain some strength, my understanding of disaster areas, disasters, and more cutting-edge fields is still far from sufficient."

"The rich heritage of Kunwu Camp and the experience of the instructors are invaluable to me. I hope to stay here for further study for a while to solidify my foundation and fill in any gaps in my knowledge."

He paused for a moment, then added, "As for the competition on the Kunwu Ranking... I personally wish to withdraw. This will allow more resources and opportunities to be given to other students who are still working hard to improve. My battlefield has shifted."

Upon hearing this, Zhang Yinglong and the four deans all showed a hint of surprise and approval in their eyes.

This young man is indeed of good character.

They didn't misjudge him.

In his heart, he couldn't help but raise his opinion of this newly promoted "Disaster Hunter" even higher.

“Very well.” Zhang Yinglong smiled and clapped his hands. “I have approved your application on behalf of the Kunwu Camp. You will still be free to audit any courses, and you will have full access to the library and the classified archives.”

"But..."

He then changed the subject, his tone carrying a deeper meaning.

"Now that you are a 'Disaster Hunter,' you can no longer be treated entirely as a trainee. As the 'Chief Disaster Hunter,' I will gradually arrange for you to participate in some real intelligence analysis, mission briefings, and even low-intensity collaborative operations—consider it... a special kind of 'internship.'"

"No problem, Principal."

Wang Xi readily agreed; this was exactly the experience he needed.

Zhang Yinglong nodded in satisfaction and smiled, "Wang Xi, you don't need to call me Principal anymore. We're both 'Disaster Hunters,' so just call me 'Dong Lingzi' or 'Mr. Zhang.'"

"The same applies to the other four deans."

As they spoke, Rosa, Zhao Yang, and the others all smiled and nodded.

"Okay, Mr. Zhang."

Wang Xi solemnly agreed.

Then, everyone started chatting.

Zhang Yinglong suddenly said, "Let's talk about that matter again."

Just as Wang Xi was wondering.

Zhang Yinglong leaned forward slightly, his eyes piercing: "Your duel with 'Disaster Hunter,' the man behind the Gear Consortium."

Wang Xi was slightly taken aback, not expecting the news to spread so quickly: "Mr. Zhang, you already know?"

Ms. Rosa shook her head: "The Gear Consortium spread the news immediately. Not only did the forces in various cities of Kyushu know about it, but it was also widely publicized within the circles of 'Taiyu' and 'Disaster Hunt'."

"They're clearly creating hype on purpose, trying to use Mark, this veteran 'Disaster Hunter,' to suppress your momentum... This will put immense psychological pressure on you, affecting your performance on the day of the duel." "Very underhanded," said Pu Xuan, Dean of the Square Academy, calmly. "But also very effective."

Zhang Yinglong said calmly, "Wang Xi, we have investigated your and Chu Nai's backgrounds... We are also aware of the Gear Group's actions."

"Your initiative to challenge Mark to a fight may have been somewhat impulsive, but we support you."

This support from the highest levels of the Kunwu Camp carried immense weight. Upon hearing this, Wang Xi felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

“Mark Van…” Zhang Yinglong pondered, then continued, “His relationship with our Kunwu faction within the ‘Disaster Hunter’ circle is only so-so. Or rather, he’s eccentric and acts erratically, so most ‘Disaster Hunters’ keep their distance from him.”

"But this guy's strength is beyond doubt, and his ranking of 44 is the best proof of that."

At this point, Ms. Rosa added:
"He, like me, is a cardholder who follows the fairy tale system."

“But unlike me, his core abilities are alchemy and swordsmanship... What you need to be careful about is that he is extremely skilled in ‘decomposition’ and ‘reconstruction’.”

"That's not just turning lead into gold; it's about fundamentally dismantling the structure of most matter, energy, and even elements, and even refining and recombining them."

"In short, he can not only easily dismantle the opponent's conventional offensive, but also turn it into his own strength."

Xi Qianliu, the dean of Red Heart Academy, thought for a moment and then spoke:

"Mark possesses a golden item card called 'Philosopher's Stone,' which contains an immense amount of energy, comparable to a small nuclear reactor. Therefore, his sustained combat ability is extremely strong, making him virtually immune to any war of attrition."

Wang Xi was stunned.

He humbly sought knowledge and learned from Xi Qianliu that the gold card was a higher-level universal card than the deep purple card.

It is only produced in dungeons, disasters, or disaster areas numbered 8 or higher, and the drop rate is frighteningly low, making it extremely precious.

Most of the main battle cards for "Taiya" are of dark purple quality, while "Disaster Hunter" often has gold cards.

Upon hearing this crucial information, Wang Xi felt a slight sense of pressure.

Zhang Yinglong concluded with great confidence:
"On the 30th of this month, the day of the challenge, I will personally lead the team and have all the students and instructors of Kunwu Camp come to cheer you on."

He looked at Wang Xi, a slight smile playing on his lips:

"They want to watch the show? Then let them watch to their heart's content... Although life and death are not important, with me here, no one will dare to do anything to you. Go ahead and do whatever you want."

Zhang Yinglong spoke calmly, but Wang Xi detected an extremely strong sense of confidence in his voice.

This weighty support and commitment made Wang Xi feel the strength of the powerful backing of Kunwu Camp for the first time.

Meeting the concerned and trusting gazes of Zhang Yinglong and the four deans, he took a deep breath and replied in a low voice:
"Yes, I understand."

...

...

That night.

After chatting on the phone with Chu Nai for a while, Wang Xi lay down on the bed alone.

He stared at the ceiling, lost in thought.

It's impossible not to be nervous about facing a "Disaster Hunter" for the first time, especially one who is a veteran ranked 44th.

But Wang Xi was not afraid.

He believed he could win the challenge ten days from now.

'Chaos, descend upon the world of fairy tales.'

Wang Xi let out a long breath and closed his eyes.

A crack in his mind opened slightly, swallowing his consciousness.

"The Projection Has Arrived"

World: Fairy Tale

Exploration: 32.7%

"Legend Level: 65 (You saved Beth, the Red Queen of the Wonderland Chessboard Kingdom, and became the Archmage of Poker County. Your fame has spread, and many call you the 'Giant Slayer.')"

When Wang Xi came to his senses again.

He found himself riding in an incredibly luxurious carriage, the interior of which was so spacious it was comparable to a large bedroom.

Not far away, on the throne, the exceptionally tall and beautiful Red Queen Beth leaned back lazily and attentively.

She held a roll of parchment in her hand, her fingertips lightly tracing the ancient characters on it, as if she were studying something.

Wang Xi composed himself and calmly lifted one side of the silk curtain.

Outside the car window, a magnificent procession was moving forward.

Bluebeard Rice led the way, riding a mixed-blood earth dragon. He wore an exquisite dark blue noble hunting suit, covered by a breastplate with gold trim, and his expression was as gloomy as ever.

Ursula, the sea witch, floated in the air beside the caravan, riding a broomstick and wand. She wore a large, dark green hooded cloak, revealing only her pale chin and lips painted with deep purple lipstick.

Behind them stretched an endless army of playing card soldiers. Hearts, diamonds, clubs, spades, and various "J", "Q", and "K" led their neatly arranged "soldiers".

The team is en route to the capital of Barn to participate in the Three Alliance talks.

Wang Xi recalled the previous "Seclusion Preview," in which he predicted that he would be targeted by Prince Snow White in the capital of Barn because he had killed one of the seven giants under the prince's command, the Wind Giant "Sneezer."

The opponent challenged a duel in public and beheaded Wang Xi during the duel.

Even the corpse was fed to the dogs by Bluebeard.

"Ah."

Wang Xi curled his lips into a smile.

His strength has greatly improved, and with him "onboarding," such an ending is naturally unlikely to occur.

"Ok?"

Just then, as if hearing a soft laugh, Red Queen Beth stopped reading and looked up with a curious gaze.

"Mr. Kai, has something pleasing come to mind?"

Upon hearing this, Wang Xi bowed slightly, his posture respectful yet not obsequious, a perfectly measured smile of anticipation appearing on his face, and replied:
"Your Majesty, please forgive any rudeness. Your arrival in the capital of Barn with such a high-profile and dazzling procession will surely make the entire Barn royal family feel your majesty and determination as soon as you enter the capital."

Wang Xi's words were highly persuasive; he emphasized his tone and skillfully guided Beth's imagination.

"Even the White Queen Melana would pale in comparison to you... The thought of this fills me with immense satisfaction, which is why I can't help but chuckle."

These words hit Beth right where it hurts; "intimidating the White Queen" was one of the key objectives of her trip.

Sure enough, even though Beth knew it was flattery, she couldn't help but raise her red lips into a pleased smile.

Wanting to maintain the dignity and composure befitting a monarch, she subconsciously raised her hand and lightly covered her lips.

However, all the effort was in vain.

"Hehehe... Pfft hahaha!"

Unable to suppress her laughter, her already voluptuous and large body trembled slightly, especially her magnificent breasts.

Beth's cheerful, slightly unrestrained laughter echoed through the carriage; clearly, Wang Xi's "little drama" had successfully amused her.

Meanwhile, outside the royal carriage.

Despite the excellent soundproofing of the luxurious carriage, Beth's distinctive laughter still reached the ears of the Sea Witch and Bluebeard.

The two exchanged a glance, their expressions grim.

“Did you hear that, Rice? Our ‘Chief Archmage’ is spouting witty remarks again. Tsk tsk, the more he pleases Her Majesty, the less important we are to her, and the worse our situation will get every day.”

Ursula said in a sarcastic tone.

Bluebeard scoffed, "Don't be so hasty, my dear Ursula. What does temporary favor matter? Don't forget, that woman personally killed the 'Windbringer'!"

He slammed his boot heel against the floor beneath him.

"The sneezing spirit is Snow White's right-hand man. Once we arrive in the capital of Barn, do you think Snow White will easily let go of this murderer who killed his trusted subordinate?"

Bluebeard's lips curled into a cold smile: "When the time comes, we just need to stand quietly on the sidelines and watch the show."

"His clever words and flattery will become worthless in the face of absolute power."

Ursula listened to Rice's analysis and found it reasonable, so her smile widened.

“My dear Rice, you’re right. Let’s wait and see.”

The two exchanged a malicious glance, their eyes sweeping over the large and ornate carriage ahead, as if they had already foreseen Kai's tragic end.

(End of this chapter)