Chapter 52: Gu Han Steps onto the Stage

"Others don't understand you, but I still don't know?"

Hearing Gu Han's humble words that could be called hypocritical, Gu Lin's mouth twitched.

Among these people, the strongest are not as tough as the few veteran soldiers Gu Han previously dealt with.

Even back then, Gu Han could easily handle those veteran soldiers.

At this moment, wanting to defeat the combat soldiers of other camps is absolutely simple and enjoyable.

"I heard that in this Ten Camps Competition, the top ten combat soldiers will receive generous rewards."

Beside them, Gu Jing and his brothers whispered their discussion,

"The top ten seem to be cultivation resources, and the top three can obtain a Yellow Grade Middle Rank combat soldier."

"What? Yellow Grade Middle Rank?"

Gu Fan's eyes lit up, and he gasped in surprise.

Their standard-issue weapons are ordinary ungraded weapons.

Every minor grade difference in weapons has a huge impact on the wielder's strength!

The same person wielding a Yellow Grade Middle Rank combat soldier would be absolutely two tiers stronger than wielding an ordinary standard-issue combat soldier!

"As for first place, I heard it seems to be a Phantom Water Pearl."

"Phantom Water Pearl? What is that?"

"I heard it is a heavenly treasure born only in places rich in water element, and for martial practitioners skilled in water element, it can greatly aid their cultivation."

"Not only does it aid cultivation, it can even increase the power of water-attribute martial techniques!"

"Hiss, this Ten Camps Competition's rewards are truly abundant."

Listening to the brothers' accounts around him, Gu Han's ears twitched slightly.

Phantom Water Pearl?

Just hearing that name, it's clearly a heavenly treasure tailor-made for Little Wolf!

Even if this Phantom Water Pearl is only suitable for human martial practitioners, Gu Han has an invincible system in his hand!

Any heavenly treasure can be directly exchanged for the corresponding elemental force, helping Little Wolf increase his strength!

"Remind the host, the Phantom Water Pearl is the heavenly treasure most suited to the Phantom Water Wolf clan; it can subtly purify the clan's bloodline without needing to be exchanged for water elemental force."

Suddenly, the system notification sounded, causing Gu Han to blink in surprise.

He stroked his chin, speaking thoughtfully,

"Even the system says so; it seems this Phantom Water Pearl is something I must obtain today!"

Gu Han believes that with his older brother Gu Chen's strength, taking first place should be no problem.

Moreover, if he asks, Gu Chen will surely be willing to directly give him the Phantom Water Pearl.

But Gu Han does not want to do that.

He does not want to reap the benefits without effort.

Rather than that, it would be better for him to also join this Ten Camps Competition and secure the top two spots together with his older brother Gu Chen!

Defeating these people would not require revealing his true strength, making it very safe.

Thinking this through, after asking his few brothers about precautions, Gu Han walked up to the nearest martial arts platform.

Most combat soldiers of average strength have already been eliminated by this point.

Now on the martial arts platform, even the weakest combat soldiers have basically reached Fifth Stage Martial Trainee.

The combat soldier on that martial arts platform, upon seeing Gu Han step onto the stage, immediately frowned and let out a disdainful cold snort,

"What's a logistics soldier doing here joining the fun? Hurry up and get lost!"

In the military camp, the vast majority wear the corresponding uniforms, and Gu Han is naturally no exception.

Seeing Gu Han's logistics soldier attire, that combat soldier instinctively felt contempt.

Gu Han narrowed his eyes and spoke coldly,

"It seems there's no rule in the military camp that logistics soldiers cannot participate in the Ten Camps Competition, right?"

Hearing this, Jin Li was stunned.

If examined closely, the Ten Camps Competition is indeed open to all new recruits from the ten camps of Mu Shan Cheng.

Naturally, this includes logistics soldiers and firekeepers.

The purpose of the Ten Camps Competition is not merely to be brave and fierce, but to uncover talents worth cultivating.

But over the years, firekeepers and logistics soldiers have rarely produced talent, so it gradually became a competition aimed only at combat soldiers.

The referee of this martial arts platform also furrowed his brow,

"Although there's no rule, I advise you not to invite trouble; as a logistics soldier, how could you possibly be a match for a combat soldier?"

Around the martial arts platform, whether onlookers or already defeated combat soldiers, they all whispered among themselves.

"I think this fellow really wants to make a name for himself to the point of madness, daring to challenge Jin Li."

"Which camp's logistics soldier is this? Aren't you afraid of losing face for your camp?"

"I think he was just talking with Gu Lin and a few others; he seems to be from the Second Camp."

"Now I see; it's likely Gu Chen's performance stimulated them, making them think they too could be invincible like Gu Chen."

Each whispered comment mocked Gu Han's overreaching.

No one thought Gu Han could defeat Jin Li.

Even those from the Second Camp hardly thought well of Gu Han.

Only Gu Lin and the other Gu Family brothers had full confidence in Gu Han.

On the general's seat.

Li Kai and Du Heng also noticed this scene.

They spoke in a sarcastic tone, whispering their discussion,

"These days, even a logistics soldier dares to challenge a combat soldier."

"Do you really think the Ten Camps Competition is just playing house? Anyone can join?"

"I think some people have spoiled them."

The sarcastic tone reached Guan Shan's ears, making his face grow extremely grim.

Those two were clearly hinting at him, his chief instructor, in a covert manner.

Guan Shan snorted coldly, without turning back, and spoke loudly,

"If you've got guts, don't just gossip behind backs—what kind of man is that?"

Li Kai's eyes turned cold,

"What if I say it to your face?"

"The Ten Camps Competition is a major event that concerns hundreds of thousands of people in Mu Shan Cheng!"

"What's the deal with letting a logistics soldier step forward to challenge a combat soldier? Aren't you embarrassed?"

"\"Embarrassed? \" Guan Shan narrowed his eyes and snorted coldly,"

"\"Even if Gu Han loses, the embarrassment is his and our Second Camp's—what's it to you? \""

"\"Guan Shan, I don't want to hear that talk. \""

Li Kai glared angrily at Guan Shan,

"\"We belong to the Mu Shan Cheng Border Army—honor and disgrace shared. That logistics soldier's actions disgrace us too! \""

"\"Honor shared, disgrace shared? \""

Guan Shan burst out laughing as if he'd heard the funniest joke,

"\"If honor and disgrace were truly shared, would you rally the new recruits against our Second Camp? \""

"\"You lot, while you claim to worry about losing face, you're probably secretly thrilled. \""

Upon hearing that, Li Kai's face changed dramatically.

Although everyone had been opposing each other before, he actually felt secretly pleased about Gu Han's embarrassing act.

But none of this can be brought into the open!

Once it's out in the open, it won't end well!

"\"Guan Shan, don't think that just because you're connected to General Guan Zhen, I'm afraid of you! \""

Seeing the two about to fall out over these trivial matters, Zhou Kuan quickly stepped in to smooth things over,

"\"Alright, alright, you two each say one less thing. \""

"\"The purpose of the Ten Camps Competition is to encourage the younger generation to strive forward; logistics soldiers are also part of the younger generation, they have an enterprising spirit, we should encourage them. \""

Seeing Li Kai still wanting to speak, Zhou Kuan hurriedly said,

"\"Allow that logistics soldier to challenge the combat soldier—settled. \""