Tempest of the Stellar War - Chapter 853

Chapter 853

Chapter 853: Faction War

Translator: Abyssruler  Editor: Lucas

The new week after the competition ended, the whole school was steeped in a cloying mood of competition . At the same time, the major teams had started to recruit more promising talent .

It was also a deepening of the reserve pool . It was difficult for new teams to enter within such a short time . In the first round, some flaws had definitely been exposed . Of course, those like Arbiter and Aslan did not need to do much . Their second and third line-ups would form a strong reserve base . Of course, those that performed well would be favored in the future . The internal competition within Aslan and Arbiter was too intense .

Solar System .

Federation military safety research conference .

Gu Te, who had retired from Ares College, had been invited . After retirement, Gu Te had only rested for a while before he ventured out again . Gu Te had nurtured students from all over the world, and his influence with the military was considerable as well . Especially as Ares College’s influence grew, his influence grew correspondingly as well . And the Solar System Federation’s innovation rate was booming as well . Meng Ao and the rest needed Gu Te’s support as well .

“General Gu Te, welcome . ”

Gu Te walked into the venue . The conference had not formally started, but things were already lively . He could not see any familiar faces either . Europa Military College’s ex-principal Aceh Erandi, Moonlight College’s Burnett…

There was still some time before the research conference officially started . At this time, everyone was still catching up . It was a rare opportunity to gather, and there were also many generals and principals from military colleges, and eminent generals from the military .

The generals had fallen in love all over again . Ever since their first showing at IG, the federation had been very excited, and convinced of the Solar System’s comeback . They had promptly met a repeat of their old history, with the new IG team immediately being eliminated, and not even qualifying for the main competition . But following Wang Zheng and Lear’s performance at the Elite Academy, their blood was boiling with passion once again .

“Gu Te, your school’s Wang Zheng has really brought glory to the federation . That guy is really something . ”

Seeing Gu Te arrive, many familiar generals came over to offer a greeting . Ares College had thrown off their ill fate in these last two years, and their progress was rocketing . Especially in this year’s newcomer competition, quite a few talents had come to the military’s attention, and they had all entered the folds of Ares College .

Nowadays, military students were worldlier as well . Once Elite Academy’s battle was broadcasted, many excellent students immediately set their sights there as well . Who wouldn’t want to go where the strong went? That was why Ares College had recently become popular again . And this time round it was not the physics stream . In physics, Ares College was already untouchable within the Solar System . Within the galaxy, this specialization was already ranked third . Many of the strong countries, such as Aslan and Arbiter, also had students who enrolled in Ares College’s physics stream . In school, mentors were the key, especially Xiao Fei’s research students and doctorate students . It was an explosion of popularity . As a military school, one must still have the bearing of a military school . This was also a big worry on Xiao Fei’s mind . Luckily, she had Wang Zheng .

Ares College was happy, and the federation military was even happier . Miracles happened anywhere, and reform was the same .

Out of the eight teams, Solar System had produced two leader seeds . Lear was no surprise . A descendent of the Chronos family, which had historically produced many mighty people . After being in lull for so many years, this generation had finally borne fruit . And they had no idea how he had managed to snag some Mayans, which was an unexpected surprise . It looked like just a grouping of students, but if used well, it could have a political agenda as well .

Just like Lie Xin joining Lear, and Achilles joining Wang Zheng, it was also a division of factions .

Wang Zheng’s name, within the military watchlist, had been underscored and underlined many times . In this, Meng Ao’s attitude hardened like diamond . He would definitely not let the situation after IG repeat itself . He must safeguard all of the benefits that Wang Zheng stood for . The military factions were fighting over this as well . Wang Zheng and the rest were oblivious to this, and very innocent .

“Please, please . If it was not for Achilles’ support . His modest bit of ability just helps him to get along in that place, nothing more . ” Gu Te laughed heartily as he shook his head . It was difficult to keep his head from swelling . It had come on the cusp of retirement . His last fight had been to break records and acquire Wang Zheng, who had been his pride and joy . But speaking with Moonlight College’s Burnett, Gu Te still gave him a lot of face, flinging Achilles up to the pedestal to praise .

Because Wang Zheng and Achilles were now in the same team, Moonlight College and Ares College’s relationship entered an unprecedented honeymoon phase . Xiao Fei had just signed a sister-institution cooperation with Burnett, which greatly increased the volume of exchange students, as well as elevated the depth of their exchange and broadened the scope . Helping each other was the real way to becoming strong . Moonlight College’s overall ranking was still first place in the Solar System .

Besides, a little tug could set bigger things in motion . Achilles was after all from the Heavenly King family . In terms of military factions, Achilles’ Heavenly King family was the closest to being neutral . Meng Ao, who was starting to lean towards Earth’s revolution, had begun to distance himself from the Chronos conservative faction . In the last Ye Bingwen incident, the Heavenly King family had helped as well . All these pointed to an issue; after all, Achilles was no normal person . Of course, the Heavenly King family’s attitude would not change just because of Achilles . Political families were not that naïve . They would have their own agenda, and calculated each step carefully .

In response to Lie Xin and Lear’s cooperation, the Chronos family’s power crept closer to Mars . The news of cooperation came one after the other . Zeus College’s previous head Barry was currently engaged in talks with the head of the Sage School of Mars . “This punk Lear is too cautious and lacks drive . Lie Xin’s help has complemented his flaws . ”

The generals at the military research conference were all very excited . Given their status, they obviously knew of the existence of Inner Roland and Elite Academy . Each year, the Solar System had a quota reserved, regardless of ability . But in the major competitions of Elite Academy, the Solar System had never made an appearance . They did not even qualify, let alone enter the top 8 .

And in the Greatest King competition this time round, that was prioritized so heavily by the Elite Academy, 2 teams were closely tied to the Solar System . How could they not be overjoyed?

But the question was – Between these two teams, who was the strongest!

This was an inevitable question – who was stronger?

“Of course it’s Dynasty team . Lear is good at choosing people . Each member has their own battle forte . Just look at Luo Fei and you’ll know . Besides, there are the Mayans . ”

Mars and the Chronos family generals were definitely leaning towards Lear’s side . But their words were indeed reasonable . Even Elite Academy had given such an evaluation, that Dynasty team was ranked above Saruman Snake team . In fact, Saruman Snake’s win had not changed their low status evaluation .

“I favor Wang Zheng more . Their potential for growth is higher . ” Meng Ao of course backed Wang Zheng . This seed would eventually grow to become a gargantuan tree of the Solar System military . Now he had to pile on the tender loving care . More importantly, Wang Zheng represented the revolutionary . He was not someone who had been brought up by a prestigious family .

“Keke, General Meng, a thing like potential for growth is too abstract . Growth itself is what counts . And their battle tactics are too thin . They rely too much on Wang Zheng . ”

Barry laughed loudly, taunting Meng Ao . The two factions were conducting a proxy war through these two conduits .

Hearing this, Gu Te clearly could not hold back . If you said that Dynasty team was stronger, he could not be bothered to argue . In the end, the battle results would tell all . But what was Barry blathering on about weak tactics of Saruman Snake team?

“Keke, Barry, I can’t accept what you just said . Saruman Snake team’s greatest strength is their toughness . In times of hardship, they will still bring forth great power . Whereas Dynasty team has yet to face a real challenge . Smooth sailing fights are all good, but difficult battles are the real test of standard . ”

Barry’s face darkened . He used to be classmates with Gu Te, and their competition had been endless . Whether in terms of grades, or girls, the two fought for supremacy in everything .

After which, he had gone to Europe and become the head of Zeus College, shaking off Ares College’s Gu Te in a flash .

He had thought that this past rivalry was forgotten, but it seemed like there were still cinders among the ashes . Ares College had suddenly flared up again, and Gu Te, destined for retirement fishing, had become popular again .

“Oh, it’s Gu Te . Is that the comfort that the weak mouth to themselves? As one of the strong, all Dynasty team needs to do is to defeat the opponent . ”

In an instant, verbal crossfire ensued . The rest did not stand by idly either, eager to share their opinions . An earnest discussion ensued . Interest was indeed high . It was a rare chance that the Solar System had such a topic to fight about, and everyone wanted to get their thoughts off their chest .

But in the end, many still felt that Lear’s Dynasty team was indeed stronger . The two Mayans alone were impressive enough, and to have so many different approaches to battle available . No matter how strong the opponent was, it seemed like they would always have a counter .

Of course, a minority led by Gu Te still supported Saruman Snake team . The two sides quarreled furiously, faces red .

Meng Ao watched for a time . The designated time for the military research conference had already passed half an hour ago . He could not help but smile and interrupt the debate . “Alright, it’s time to talk about the important questions now . As for who is stronger, it’s a simple matter . The two teams will soon meet, according to the battle format . Whoever wins then is naturally stronger . ”

Barry’s eyes rolled, and he sniggered . “Of course . But having debated this for so long, how about a wager to make this competition more interesting? What say you?”

Gu Te naturally did not back down . “In such a meaningful venture, I of course would not object . What should we wager? Hmm?”

“Keke, it would be meaningless to wager anything else . How about this: If Dynasty team wins, all the generals who bet against me will come to Zeus College to teach for a week . How about that? If I lose, please feel free to make any request of me . As long as it is not illegal, I’ll accept . ”

Barry’s eyes were locked on Gu Te . This was clearly personally targeted .

Gu Te chortled . “Then it will be the same for me . If Saruman Snake team wins, then those who bet on Dynasty team will come to Ares College to lecture for a week . How about that?”

Meng Ao was speechless, seeing a bunch of old generals open their betting tables .

But Gu Te’s face was very black . Some of the old friends who had stood on his side had switched sides for the actual bet . “Burnett, didn’t you just say you admired Saruman Snake team? Why did you put your wager on Dynasty team?”

“Keke, old friend, I do look favorably on Saruman Snake team’s potential for growth, but that needs some time . ”

Burnett smiled . As the principal of Moonlight College, he had no intention of losing the bet and going to Zeus College for a lecture . Theorycrafting was theorycrafting, and reality was reality .

They were all a bunch of foxes . But now the battle between Wang Zheng and Lear had taken on even more implications, and neither side could afford to lose .