Chapter 27: The Supernatural Course Instructor

The Dream World is vast; its total area may even exceed the land area of Blue Star.

Over time, this has become a consensus.

After more than ten days of Dream World exploration, fewer than one in ten players who entered have encountered other players, showing how vast it is.

Yet just how large the Dream World is and what its terrain looks like remain a mystery to this day.

Because no one currently has the strength to carry out such all‑angle exploration, even the Special Affairs Group formed by mobilizing large numbers of people from the Yanhuang Nation cannot achieve it.

Now, with the Dream World map opened to all players, everyone can finally gain a clearer understanding of themselves and of the Dream World.

Qin Chuan rubbed his brow, turned his head to look at Xiao Pang, who was shouting excitedly beside him, "I recall the Special Affairs Group once shared a statistical report—was it Blue Star's estimated total player count?"

"Three billion." Xiao Pang gave the answer quickly, "Although Blue Star's total population is about eight billion, only around three billion have actually chosen to join the supernatural world."

"The rest, for various reasons, have adjusted their schedules to avoid the entrance."

Qin Chuan nodded slightly.

Supernatural power draws people in, yet there are groups such as the elderly and children who must adjust their schedules, and some oppose it, stubbornly clinging to their own views.

I've heard that abroad there even exists a heretical sect called the Anti‑Supernatural Cult.

Thus, less than half of the planet's eight billion people have truly become players of the Dream World.

These three billion players are divided among different game zones; on average each zone has about three hundred thousand players.

Only the top ten thousand on the leaderboard can earn rewards.

So the competition is still fierce.

I just don't know what the ranking standard for this leaderboard is.

"Wow, the Special Affairs Group's response is still that fast." Xiao Pang suddenly exclaimed, then handed his phone to Qin Chuan, "Qin Chuan, take a look!"

"Just now, the Dream World Forum pinned a new announcement."

Qin Chuan casually swiped at the announcement Xiao Pang had already opened.

The announcement's content is not complex, but it is quite timely.

【Notice to all players of the Yanhuang Nation:

Regarding the updates for Blue Star version 2.2, the Special Affairs Group will launch an official trading section on the Dream World Forum tomorrow to help players find and obtain needed resources more quickly; please try to avoid offline trades with strangers to prevent being scammed.

Special Affairs Group】

"Now trading resources is also safer." Xiao Pang sighed with feeling, "The Special Affairs Group is truly impressive—Qin Chuan, do you think we have a chance to join?"

Having witnessed the Special Affairs Group's strong execution and unmatched sense of security over these days, it has become the place countless people most want to join.

However, despite being short‑staffed, the Special Affairs Group's external recruitment is extremely strict.

"You keep trying; you might get a chance." Qin Chuan replied casually, then glanced at the classroom door, "Class is about to start, right?"

Almost the instant his words fell, the homeroom teacher appeared outside the door.

"Classmates, before class I have something to announce." The homeroom teacher entered the classroom smiling, "As I mentioned before, the supernatural course will begin tomorrow."

"Class time is from seven to nine in the evening."

"After school this afternoon, the teacher in charge of the course will come over to meet everyone first, so don't rush off after school."

Hearing this, the students in the classroom burst into cheers.

If one were to say what they have most looked forward to during this period, besides the 2.2 version update, it would be the confirmed supernatural course.

Now that the update announcement has appeared, the Special Affairs Group can finally confirm the direction of its future plans, and the start time of the supernatural course has also been settled.

Thinking about being able to see the new teacher after school today, the students all showed eager expressions.

In the dull campus life, a new teacher and a transfer student are always fresh things to look forward to.

Time flew by; in a blink the day's cultural lessons ended with the school bell, and the stir caused by the update announcement temporarily died down.

In the classroom of Senior Year 3 Class 7, the students sat upright, trying to make a good first impression on the new supernatural teacher.

Qin Chuan and Xiao Pang were no exception.

But their efforts soon failed, because the homeroom teacher quickly walked in, "Everyone follow me to the auditorium; the new supernatural teacher will meet us there."

Auditorium?

Everyone looked at each other, bewildered.

That is the largest venue of Changxing City No. 2 Middle School, usually used only for events like New Year's parties; now the new teacher meeting is actually being held there?

Seeing everyone's confusion, the homeroom teacher explained, "Because the Special Affairs Group's personnel are stretched thin, all the supernatural teachers for the Senior Year 3 Department are the same."

"Choosing the auditorium is because it can accommodate all the students of the Senior Year 3 Department."

At this, everyone suddenly understood.

Indeed.

The students followed the homeroom teacher into the designated area of the auditorium; other classes arrived one after another. When all eight classes of the Senior Year 3 Department were seated, a figure slowly stepped out and stood in the center of the stage.

"Hello everyone! We meet again."

As the young man's face on stage became clear, the entire Senior Year 3 Department buzzed with excitement.

Zhou Zixiu.

Not only is he the representative of Class 7, he also speaks for the Special Affairs Group in explaining the Dream World situation to the other classes.

It can be said that everyone is already familiar with him.

"I've felt your enthusiasm." Zhou Zixiu held the microphone, smiling brightly, "The supernatural course will start tomorrow, from seven to nine each evening. One hour will teach supernatural theory, another hour supernatural combat."

"And I, Zhou Zixiu, will be your supernatural theory teacher from now on."

Upon hearing this, the students in the audience burst into cheers and applause.

Yet at the same time, a question rose in everyone's mind.

Who is the teacher for supernatural combat, then?

Sensing everyone's doubt, Zhou Zixiu continued, "As for the supernatural combat teacher, he has something to attend to, so he may be a little late…"

He hadn't finished speaking when he suddenly turned his head to look towards one side of the podium.

A man whose clothes were stained with blood, his face stern, strode onto the podium with a bloody aura and killing intent, taking the microphone from Zhou Zixiu's hands.

"Transcendent Combat, Ji Huai."

After saying that, he returned the microphone to Zhou Zixiu, stood to the side, straight as a spear.

Zhou Zixiu's mouth corner twitched slightly, and the audience seats erupted in an uproar.

Is this their Transcendent Combat teacher?!

(End of chapter)