Chapter 370: The Strongest in the Training Camp! Wang Dong

"Electricity-element exclusive weapon?"

In the villa's living room, facing the extraordinary-looking Yao Lei Zhang, Xu Jingming couldn't help but let his eyes gleam slightly.

Since learning of the existence of elementals, he had extensively researched the subject and was no longer the ignorant novice he once was.

Elemental weapons are the arms of elementals, broadly divided into two types.

One is the common type, the other the exclusive type.

The former can be used by any elemental, regardless of their element type.

The latter is exclusively usable by a specific elemental affinity.

Compared to common elemental weapons, exclusive elemental weapons provide stronger enhancement to abilities and combat techniques.

Lin Hui, whom Xu Jingming encountered in the No. 9 Ruin Space, had sought a fire-element exclusive elemental weapon.

Regardless of type, elemental weapons are classified into five tiers based on the degree of ability enhancement.

These are: Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Top-tier, and Perfect.

Just as alloy weapons range from F-class to SSS-class, but elemental weapon classification is simpler.

After all, only those who reach fifth-rank and break through six thousand spiritual force can wield such weapons.

"Given the faint energy fluctuations, this must be at least an Intermediate-level elemental weapon!"

As Xu Jingming began silently speculating, Su Qingli's voice rang out again:

"This Yao Lei Zhang is an Advanced-level elemental weapon—more than sufficient for you until seventh-rank.

I do have better top-tier elemental weapons, but elemental weapons differ from alloy weapons.

The greater the enhancement to ability, the heavier the burden on spiritual force.

An Advanced-level elemental weapon is nearly your current limit; any higher top-tier weapon, you simply couldn't use."

"Thank you, Master. This Yao Lei Zhang is more than enough for me."

Xu Jingming, taking the elemental weapon from Su Qingli's hands, showed no dissatisfaction.

Come on,

Elemental weapons are far rarer than alloy weapons!

The value of an Advanced-level elemental weapon even surpasses that of some SSS-class celestial treasures!

To receive one for free was already more than enough.

Watching Xu Jingming's demeanor, Su Qingli nodded inwardly.

Talent and character are never bound together.

Some possess great talent but grow arrogant, dismissive of all, and even turn traitorous later.

Such prodigies are more dangerous to train than to leave untrained!

Had Xu Jingming shown any dissatisfaction upon receiving the Yao Lei Zhang, Su Qingli would have reconsidered whether to continue teaching him.

But from his entrance until now, his deference suggested he was not that kind of malicious genius.

"I've given you the scripture and weapon. Now you only need to train hard.

Also, Ling Shuang should have told you about our Thunder Martial Hall's current situation—I'll elaborate further."

Su Qingli said softly, "You don't need to worry about Vice Director Hu Jinyu—he won't suppress you.

What you must watch out for are the students under his faction in the Prodigy Training Camp, especially the most notable one: Wang Dong.

Wang Dong is a Fire-element S-class awakened from nine years ago in Great Xia, and has been in the training camp for over four years.

He's at Sixth-Rank Lower Tier, and his actual combat power is exceptionally formidable."

Even Su Qingli couldn't help frowning slightly at the mention of Wang Dong.

The Prodigy Training Camp is a vital component of the Thunder Martial Hall—virtually all of its future high-ranking personnel come from here!

Wang Dong, personally trained by Vice Director Hu Jinyu, nearly dominates every member of the camp.

This undoubtedly strengthens Vice Director Hu Jinyu's influence.

Her urgency to take Xu Jingming as a disciple was partly because his talent was truly exceptional.

But also because she needed to cultivate a representative of her own within the Prodigy Training Camp to bolster her influence.

Naturally, this representative would face pressure from Wang Dong and others.

Fortunately, Xu Jingming was no pushover.

This she already knew from reviewing his records earlier.

"S-class awakened? Understood."

Xu Jingming nodded outwardly, but inwardly he was already eager.

S-class ability!

Sixth-Rank Lower Tier!

With a prodigy like this to compete against, the Prodigy Training Camp will be far more interesting...

After Su Qingli finished describing Vice Director Hu Jinyu's faction, Xu Jingming didn't linger—he took his leave.

Upon returning to his Villa No. 234, he immediately pulled out the SSS-class Shen Shen Shu, "The Divine River Contemplation Method," and began studying it intently.

Meanwhile,

In the student villa district, Villa No. 13.

Several young men and women had gathered upon hearing of Xu Jingming's arrival.

Seated at the center, surrounded by others, was a young man in loose training attire.

He wasn't tall, even appearing somewhat slender, yet those around him subtly looked to him as their leader.

He was Wang Dong—the Fire-element S-class awakened, Sixth-Rank Lower Tier, currently the strongest in the Prodigy Training Camp.

"Big Brother Wang, Xu Jingming really came to our Thunder Martial Hall's Prodigy Training Camp! Any orders from the Director?"

Chen Hai, a white-clad youth sitting beside Wang Dong, asked with a grin.

"First, try to win him over. If that fails, suppress him." Wang Dong replied succinctly.

Though slender, his voice was firm and resonant.

"Understood. But who should go? This kind of thing should be handled by someone who knows Xu Jingming well.

How about Lin Hui? I heard he met Xu Jingming in the No. 9 Ruin Space."

Chen Hai suggested.

"Lin Hui isn't one of us—he won't necessarily help us seriously."

Wang Dong shook his head. "Send Fan Ren. He graduated from the Metropolis Elemental University and is Xu Jingming's senior."

"Oh? Fan Ren is his senior?"

Chen Hai's eyes lit up. "Perfect—I'll go notify him right away."

Saying that, he rose and hurried out.

"If Brother Chen goes, success is guaranteed!"

"Looks like we're gaining another SSS-class teammate—can't wait."

"Not so fast—he's Su Director's personal disciple."

"True. Let's see how Xu Jingming chooses."

"..."

Listening to the others' chatter, Wang Dong's gaze flickered.

He and Xu Jingming had no real conflict—under normal circumstances, they might even become friends.

But Vice Director Hu Jinyu was both his teacher and his mentor.

He had to obey his teacher's orders.

"I hope you choose to stand with us. Otherwise, as long as I'm here, you'll never rise above..."

Xu Jingming, an SSS-class awakened at Fourth-Rank Upper Tier, was unquestionably a top-tier prodigy.

But strength is strength—no matter how great the talent, it cannot bridge a gap in actual power.

Wang Dong had full confidence in this.

After all, he was over five years older than Xu Jingming!

That five-year gap wasn't something easily closed.

At least not during the final year of his time in the training camp.