Who says I can't become a Grand Master?

Chapter 36 [Dream Simulation] officially begins.

The girl flashed a bright smile, her sparkling eyes shining, "Go for it!"

Upon seeing this, Zheng Hangfei was furious.

He used to be able to numb himself with lies, but today he realized for the first time that being handsome really does get you different treatment!

There was such a beautiful girl who took the initiative to come and cheer for Zhang Qingzhe.

Moreover, judging from Zhang Qingzhe's expression, he even seemed a little impatient!

At this very moment—

Zheng Hangfei was in despair!

He was utterly disillusioned with this world that judges people by their appearance!

He wants the world to feel pain!

He must utterly crush all his rivals who are more handsome than him—

In other words, he intends to slaughter everyone.

"Why are you here?" Zhang Qingzhe frowned slightly and asked, somewhat puzzled.

"I didn't have any classes this morning, so I came to observe," Gu Xintong replied with a smile.

The girls next to her gritted their teeth and started whispering amongst themselves.

"How did a girl from the 'Structuralist School' end up in our 'Sculpturalist School'?"

"Does the 'Constructivist School' have no good guys left? They're actually stealing our jungle camps?"

"That girl is so annoying! Someone go and get her out of here!"

"Yes, find someone even prettier than her."

But at this point, the girls suddenly fell silent.

At this moment, Wang Dong eagerly stepped forward, looking at Gu Xintong expectantly:

"Xintong, you haven't cheered me on yet!"

"Oh!" Gu Xintong replied somewhat perfunctorily, "Then you keep it up too."

Wang Dong, however, seemed greatly encouraged. Staring at Gu Xintong's delicate profile, he laughed like a fool.

Then, he became worried again and tugged at Zhang Qingzhe:

"Brother, you should have just held back a little. We're definitely going to get a really bad beating later."

Gu Xintong rolled her eyes: "Why are you such a coward?"

Wang Dong was immediately embarrassed:

"It's not that I'm a coward, it's just that that guy is too good. I reckon only Zhou Keming can beat him, but Zhou Keming definitely won't help us."

Zhang Qingzhe, however, remained calm.

"Don't worry. Even if he targets me, he'll target me first."

"So, what do we do after he wins you over?"

"It was already over when he met me," Zhang Qingzhe said calmly.

Wang Dong smacked his lips twice, and after a few seconds of stunned silence, he finally understood:

"Dude, you've really gotten better at showing off in front of girls! But with your skills, you're no match for him!"

"Alright, just keep an eye on things later."

Although Zhang Qingzhe wanted to keep a low profile, he hadn't gone so far as to swallow his pride and refuse to listen to criticism.

Since the other party has already come to his door to provoke him, he doesn't mind making them come to their senses.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Keming couldn't help but snort coldly and mutter under his breath:

"Fools only know how to play the hero. But it's fine this way, let Zheng Hangfei eliminate you... saves me the trouble of doing it myself."

After Zheng Hangfei's provocation, morale visibly plummeted.

The "Cobblers Alliance," led by Wang Dong, already had the miserable look of losers written all over their faces.

Only Zhou Keming remained aloof, staring blankly at the ceiling, as if that was the only place he belonged.

Zhang Qingzhe and Gu Xintong chatted in hushed tones.

Gu Xintong even took out some snacks and naturally shared them with him.

She only reveals this unguarded side when she is alone with Zhang Qingzhe.

The moment a stranger tries to get close, she instantly switches to aloof mode, as swiftly as a Sichuan opera face-changing act.

Among the group of teachers, Kang Ping lowered his voice and said to his colleague next to him:

"Xia Qiwei's class is finished this time. In the end, Zhou Keming will probably be the only one to win."

The other teachers nodded in agreement.

They all knew that Zheng Hangfei's [Magic Circuit] had reached nearly fifty, giving him an almost overwhelming lead over the students except for Zhou Keming.

soon--

The leaders of the [Energy Shaping School] arrived, said a few words of encouragement, and then announced the official start of the [Dream Simulation].

Xia Qiwei led five people to a row of experimental chairs.

Gu Xintong remained silent, quietly following behind the group, trying her best to make herself appear invisible.

Xia Qiwei glanced at her but didn't say anything more.

Although she disliked the "constructivist school," she wouldn't go so far as to make things difficult for a student.

Besides, this girl is indeed beautiful!

In this world where looks matter, people with good appearances are always treated kindly.

Zhang Qingzhe and the others lay down on the seats one by one, their hands and feet automatically locked and restrained.

The immersive helmets slowly descended, enveloping their vision.

Xia Qiwei received five [Dream Cards], infused them with magic essence, and then inserted them one by one into the card slots on the side of her helmet.

In fact, these restraint devices are not absolutely necessary.

When Gu Xintong watched "Dream Stories," she simply lay on her own bed and enjoyed it.

However, [Dream Stories] leans towards entertainment, while [Dream Simulation] is closer to real combat.

People in virtual environments produce realistic feedback.

Therefore, certain protective measures are needed to prevent injury during the simulation.

The moment Xia Qiwei inserted the card, Zhang Qingzhe felt a faint electric current surge through his body.

Then, the darkness, like an overturned palette, gradually spread and blended colors.

At the same time, a strong feeling of weightlessness came over me, and my body was falling rapidly.

The next second, his feet suddenly sank, and he landed firmly on the ground.

Zhang Qingzhe looked up and around, finding himself in a deep, secluded forest.

Overhead, layers upon layers of lush green canopies let in only a few slivers of sunlight.

Towering ancient trees intertwine with hanging vines, and unidentified birds flit among the branches and leaves.

A cool breeze swept through the forest, causing a rustling rain of leaves to fall.

The moist scent of moss, mixed with the fresh aroma of herbs, instantly filled my nostrils.

Zhang Qingzhe picked up a fallen leaf and gently rubbed it between his fingertips.

It has a delicate and realistic feel, and the texture is clearly discernible.

Everything was simulated so realistically, it was practically identical to reality.

Just then, a voice entered my mind.

Xia Qiwei said:

"Alright! You are now in the first scene of the [Dream Simulation]. The trial is about to begin, and the task is very simple: survive."

Zhang Qingzhe frowned slightly.

This task sounds simple, but it hides a cruel subtext:

To survive, you must eliminate the "enemy".

These university students in their ivory tower probably have no experience in killing.

Therefore, even if this is just a "dream simulation", it may still cause many people to have a psychological breakdown.

Thinking about this, Zhang Qingzhe suddenly felt that he might still have a slight advantage.

Although he had never killed anyone, he had taken anatomy classes in his previous life, so his mental fortitude was higher.

He looked up and surveyed his surroundings.

On the edge of the cliff not far away, a student from Kangping Class was standing.

Zhang Qingzhe had some impression of him—

This guy was following behind and making a fuss when Zheng Hangfei came to provoke them.

At that moment, the student was listening intently to Kang Ping's detailed instructions, completely unaware of his surroundings.

Unlike Xia Qiwei's minimalist style, Kang Ping's instructions were meticulous in every detail:

"We've been randomly assigned to a jungle scenario, let me explain the things to pay attention to in detail—"

"Once the assessment officially begins, the system will randomly assign you an [initial card]. This is to test your ability to adapt to changing circumstances."

"The surface rule is that you only need to survive, but in fact there is a kill ranking in this [dream]."

"Each kill you get will raise your ranking. To gain the professor's favor, you need to improve your ranking as much as possible."

"However, it's important to note that a high ranking can make you a target of criticism."

"You can also team up with your classmates to take on people from other classes..."

Zhang Qingzhe calmly walked over and kicked him in the back.

He didn't care whether the other party was ready or not; he was already ready anyway.