Chapter 489 - 316: [Xuanwu-III Type] Integrated Warship, Attention from a Military Leader

Chapter 489: Chapter 316: [Xuanwu-III Type] Integrated Warship, Attention from a Military Leader

"If time permits after the third round of exchange matches in the University Alliance Training Camp, then it wouldn’t hurt for us to make a trip back. After all, it’s not a bad thing to help out classmates from our own year. But let’s discuss the specifics after our competition is over," Zhang Yi finished.

"Alright! I knew you’d agree, Brother Zhang!" Hong Tianyi said with a smile.

*Eighteen and full of youthful spirit!*

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As Zhang Yi chatted with the members of the Tianya Academy team, time quietly slipped by until it was eight o’clock in the morning. The moment it struck eight, Chief Instructor Yang appeared on the Starfire Training Ground.

The once-noisy Starfire Training Ground fell silent in an instant.

The fifty cadets immediately stood in the formations they had used during the past two days of training. As the overall captain, Zhang Yi naturally stood at the very front.

Zhang Yi straightened his back and looked at Chief Instructor Yang.

Chief Instructor Yang’s gaze swept over the neatly arranged team standing before him. When his eyes passed over Zhang Yi, his gaze lingered for a moment.

Then, a powerful voice boomed across the entire Starfire Training Ground.

"Very good. It seems you are all ready! I’ll cut to the chase. Next, we will be leaving the Yanhuang Federation First War Fortress and heading to the designated planet for this year’s University Alliance Training Camp. There, you will participate in the final round of exchange matches.

"The journey is a long one, so the Blue Star Federation’s Military has specially deployed a warship for our transport."

Having said this, Chief Instructor Yang paused—a rare occurrence. After a moment, his voice took on a solemn tone as he continued, "The vessel assigned to transport us this time is the newest generation of Xuanwu Battleship, provided by the Blue Star Federation Military! The Xuanwu-III Type Integrated Warship!"

Gasps of astonishment immediately erupted from the cadets below upon hearing Chief Instructor Yang’s words.

The Xuanwu-III Type Integrated Warship! That was the top-tier warship with the strongest defense currently in service in the Blue Star Federation! All Xuanwu-class battleships were renowned for their powerful defenses and high-speed navigation capabilities. The latest version currently in service? That went without saying! They usually only appeared when executing important strategic missions or escorting high-ranking officials of the Blue Star Federation.

Although these cadets were geniuses, they hardly warranted a warship of this Level. For them, a warship of this Level was complete overkill! They had been in the University Alliance Training Camp for nearly half a year and were well aware of the Level of the Starships used to transport cadets in previous years. Why was the standard so high this time?!

Chief Instructor Yang was quite satisfied to see the shocked expressions on the cadets’ faces. In fact, he had been just as shocked when he first heard the news himself.

And the more shocking part is yet to come!

"Furthermore, the general commanding this warship is Vice Admiral Qin Rui, also arranged by the Federation Military!"

This name was far too unfamiliar to the cadets of the University Alliance Training Camp; almost no one recognized it. However, within the Yanhuang Federation’s military system, this Vice Admiral Qin was known to almost every officer, from the highest to the lowest ranks. Vice Admiral Qin was famous for his strict military discipline and illustrious combat achievements. More importantly, however, was his other identity: he was the trusted confidant of a certain top-level big shot in the Blue Star Federation!

In truth, Chief Instructor Yang himself had been stunned when he learned which warship and temporary commander were being dispatched. He only arrived at a possible reason after long consideration. As he announced the news, Chief Instructor Yang’s gaze subconsciously drifted toward Zhang Yi.

Meanwhile, Zhang Yi, standing at the very front, felt his heart skip a beat when he heard the news.

Qin Rui? Vice Admiral Qin?

An image involuntarily surfaced in Zhang Yi’s mind: his grandfather, Zhang Shumo, returning to Blue Star on a previous occasion. He had been accompanied by an enthusiastic adjutant whose face was beaming with smiles.

Zhang Yi still remembered that scene. His grandfather had introduced him, saying, "This is Xiaoqin, Qin Rui. He’s my current adjutant."

Chief Instructor Yang wasn’t finished. He continued, "The reason the warship provided for the University Alliance Training Camp is of such a high Level, and even comes with a Vice Admiral, is actually because a certain big shot is paying attention to this year’s session.

"He is the one who single-handedly arranged for a warship of this Level to escort you!"

At Chief Instructor Yang’s words, many of the cadets’ eyes lit up, their faces instantly showing expressions of yearning and excitement.

Someone who can deploy the Blue Star Federation’s top-tier, active-service warships... someone who is respectfully called a "big shot" by Chief Instructor Yang, who himself is a Middle-Level Divine Being! A person like that... that’s a truly great figure! Could it be a Powerful Divine Being?!

The thought that they were being watched by such a great figure—that he had personally arranged a warship to transport them... even if they were just basking in the glow of one particular cadet, this was still a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

Since the big shot had sent a warship and was already paying attention, he would surely be watching the final, most spectacular round of exchange matches in the University Alliance Training Camp as well! If they performed exceptionally well in the matches and caught the big shot’s eye, then their future... would be boundlessly bright!

Taking the opportunity, Zhang Yi scanned the crowd, but he didn’t see any other cadets with a similarly thoughtful expression.