Cheng Huan was so shocked that his scalp tingled, he couldn't even speak, he just looked at Ding Ling with increasing astonishment, as if he was witnessing the rise of an Unrivaled Divine General!
"Huh?! What's that sound?"
Gao Lan was happily teaching the recruits the Basic Posture.
He seemed to have already seen Ding Ling's fate in a day: following him to the Gao Family in pain and helplessness, becoming their servant!
But suddenly, he seemed to hear a loud sound, emanating from the direction of his own tent.
"What happened?"
Gao Lan looked over in surprise.
And when he saw, he was taken aback.
His tent had actually collapsed.
And standing right in the middle with a long saber in hand was a young man.
That young man was none other than Ding Ling.
Beside Ding Ling stood Cheng Huan, whose state seemed somewhat off at the moment.
What exactly happened?!
Gao Lan instinctively sensed something was wrong, he thought of a possibility but felt it too far-fetched. What else could make Cheng Huan so shocked?!
Gao Lan's mind was racing, he couldn't focus on teaching the recruits anymore, he waved for the assistant: "You take over them."
Without waiting for the assistant to speak, he was already running towards Ding Ling's direction with a long spear.
The recruits were left looking at each other in confusion.
The players did not know Ding Ling.
But someone who made their 'instructor' Gao Lan run over so specifically must be extraordinary. Was he a native? Or a player?
'He must be a native NPC. No player in Jizhou seems to be doing exceptionally well to make someone like Gao Lan, who would be a future top-tier master, pay such attention.'
'Seeing how much Gao Lan values that guy, it's clear he shouldn't be underestimated. But which famous figure in history is he?'
The players couldn't help but scrutinize Ding Ling, secretly speculating.
This mythical game is extraordinarily real, unlike other online games which label 'player' names above their heads, so how to determine if someone is a player?
It can only be judged through daily interactions.
Or rather, those very weak-looking in the barracks are ten out of eight or nine times a player. Especially those participating in the recruit training who are clearly in their seventies or eighties, they are undoubtedly pure players.
Because in the Three Kingdoms World, it hasn't yet reached a point where elderly are recruited to fight.
And those looking very strong.
Are most likely NPCs.
Ding Ling looked very strong, wielding a large saber as if it weighed nothing, naturally drawing the players' attention and respect.
Gao Lan was even more focused than the players.
He briskly walked to the front of the tent, stared at Ding Ling for a moment, and couldn't help but gasp, as he noticed the changes on Ding Ling.
He looked down at the tent again!
Sure enough, he saw the cut marks on the tent.
The marks were fresh and they were clearly made by a blade.
And the only one standing there was Ding Ling.
To cut through a tent in one stroke, and not intentionally but just with sheer Vigorous Qi, this kind of power?!
Gao Lan's heart was pounding, he couldn't believe it as he circled Ding Ling twice, hesitating:
"Ding Ling, I remember you couldn't wield that saber so effortlessly before. How come you've progressed so much in just half an hour?"
"Because I learned the Battlefield Saber Technique."
Ding Ling was full of spirit, activating his Full-level Acting, perfectly portraying himself as a confident, radiant genius:
"And I completely comprehended the Battlefield Saber Technique. Hence the result."
"...!!"
Gao Lan's mouth gaped open, wanting to say something, but found his tongue tied, he twisted his neck and only after a while, did he recover a bit, dryly laughing as he looked at Cheng Huan, saying:
"Do you believe it?"
"I saw it with my own eyes. How can it be fake?"
Cheng Huan had already come back to his senses from the shock, he sighed:
"Now I am a hundred percent certain. Ding Ling will absolutely become an Unrivaled Divine General akin to General Pan Feng in the future!"
"...!!!"
Gao Lan's pupils suddenly widened.
Although he had already speculated.
But actually getting such a result.
He still found it hard to accept!
"This is absolutely impossible!"
Gao Lan was even more agitated than Cheng Huan, his handsome face was either embarrassed or too shocked and disbelieving, turning a ghastly green:
"I don't believe it!"
"It doesn't matter whether you believe it or not."
Cheng Huan had now come to terms, he's just a Third-class General, facing someone like Ding Ling who's destined to become a Super-Elite General, an Unrivaled Divine General in the future, he can only look up, so seeing Gao Lan's disbelief, he couldn't help but say:
"This is a fact!"
"..."
Gao Lan looked a bit grim, casting a glance at Cheng Huan, who had previously spoken so highly of him, but now that he had gotten benefits, he turned against him. Why should people act like this?
Cheng Huan obviously noticed how his words and expression might be misunderstood, he immediately solemnly said:
"Gao Lan, don't misunderstand, I'm actually deeply shocked as well, that's why I spoke so casually. How about this."
He looked towards Ding Ling:
"Display the Battlefield Saber Technique again, let Gao Lan properly witness your exceptional talent in saber techniques!"
He became visibly excited as he spoke.
Clearly, he felt honored and proud to have discovered such a treasure.
"Yes. General."
Ding Ling was still hoping Cheng Huan could continue teaching him other martial arts moves, or perhaps try and see if Gao Lan could teach him Spear Technique! Naturally, there was no reason to hide his skills.
Clang!
The long saber in his hand slightly rose, then the Battlefield Saber Technique activated, and a fierce aura was naturally emanated, boom! The saber moved with his body, transforming into a streak of white silk and a Flood Dragon.
Clang clang clang!
The wind was intense!
Cheng Huan was full of admiration, endlessly praising.
Gao Lan showed no expression on his face, but his pupils kept shrinking. Heaven knows how shocked he was at this moment!
It was as if his entire worldview was shattered!
"This guy is so strong!"
The players were somewhat absent-minded, each looking over with surprise, discussing among themselves:
"I've seen First-class Generals' saber techniques that didn't look this good! It's really too stunning. What's this saber technique? Even from a distance, it gives people a sense of alarm!"
"Yeah. Saber techniques that are both visually appealing and deadly are rare in the Three Kingdoms World. This person is obviously a renowned general from Jizhou. I think I heard Gao Lan call him Ding Ling. Do you guys remember any famous general named Ding Ling from the Three Kingdoms?"
"I've heard of Ding Feng and Ding Yuan, but Ding Ling, this is the first time I've heard of him."
...
Boom!
With his final strike, Ding Ling slashed out as if splitting mountains and seas, with a booming sound, causing the collapsed tent to further splinter apart.