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Starship Troopers

In an unforeseen twist of fate, Zhou Yuan finds himself in a parallel world, destined to join the ranks of the Human Federation's military academy as a budding cadet. His arrival stirs the cosmic landscape, given that he is armed with the arcane yet formidable 'Soul Exchange System,' a tool that reshapes his path to power. The laws of the federation and the daunting data on the insectoid adversaries leave Zhou Yuan reeling. Murderous acts in this realm demand bizarre tributes like peanuts, while confronting the insectoids - the lowest of which surpasses the might of a sturdy bull - presents a grotesque reality he must adapt to. However, the soul system notification chimes a tune of fate. "Alert: Congratulations, host has successfully bonded with the system. You have been rewarded with five third-level soul gift boxes, three second-level soul gift boxes, and one first-level soul gift box." With the system's guidance, collecting souls isn't as insurmountable as initially imagined. The world of thermonuclear weaponry, mechanized exosuits, and mighty warships - dreams once distant in his past life - now seem like they're just within his grasp. The table has turned, and entering the stage is the mightiest man in human history, dubbed the 'Star Butcher,' Zhou Yuan. This epic narrative unfolds the story of Zhou Yuan's ascension from a greenhorn in a military academy to the formidable pinnacle of interstellar might. His journey is fraught with perilous battles, strategic warfare, and a quest for cosmic dominance that can only be satisfied by accruing spiritual volition through combat with the most fearsome creatures and rival warriors. The Soul Exchange System doesn't only provide Zhou Yuan with mere physical strength; it endows him with a kaleidoscope of legendary abilities. He learns to harness the essence of vanquished foes, acquire unparalleled skills, and summon mythical weaponry that breaks the bounds of human comprehension. Readers are promised a riveting mix of military strategy, interspecies politics, soul-cultivation intrigue, and sensationally choreographed combat sequences. Zhou Yuan's path is fraught with challenges both internal and external as he faces off against the insectoid swarm intent on humanity's annihilation, while also navigating the intricate web of alliances and rivalries within the Human Federation. Zhou Yuan grows with each tribulation, his tale a saga of personal growth, martial mastery, and the relentless pursuit of becoming the ultimate warrior. Walk with him as he breaks through the limits of mortality, forges alliances with fellow cadets who share his vision, and challenges the unfathomable depths of the cosmos. Sprinkled with humor, seasoned with the gravitas of war, and painted across the canvas of the stars, the story of Zhou Yuan in 'Galactic Warrior - The Chronicles of Zhou Yuan' is an astronomical adventure not to be missed. Embark on the journey with Zhou Yuan as he leaves an indelible mark across the galaxies. Stand beside the protagonist as he emerges from the flames of battle, not just as a hero of the Federation, but as a beacon of hope across the vast expanse of the universe. Get ready—the saga of Zhou Yuan is about to unfold, and his name, the 'Star Butcher', will be etched into legend for eternity. Join us in the escapade that transcends the very fabric of reality, and witness history in the making as the 'Galactic Warrior' carves his path towards the zenith of interstellar valor.

a_blade_of_grass · Sci-fi
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105 Chs

Chapter 4: The Serum Injection!

"Let's just wait and see!"

"The next time we meet, if you're still a private, I can break a rule and help you out."

Hearing Zhou Yuan's affirmative words, Carl felt a long-lost sense of competitiveness and shook hands with Zhou Yuan heavily.

"Next time we meet?"

"The next time we meet will be at the graduation dance in two days. We haven't officially enlisted yet."

"Foolish Carl," Zhou Yuan laughed loudly and rubbed his head, proud to say, "Indeed, my wisdom is above yours."

After the graduation assessment results came out, they graduated.

Today, they filled out the destination forms, prepared tomorrow, attended the graduation dance the day after tomorrow, received their graduation certificates, and then went their separate ways.

"Fuck!"

Carl was furious and slapped the hand on his head, giving Zhou Yuan the middle finger.

"Good luck, the future is yours."

Zhou Yuan gave Carl a thumbs up with an old-fashioned air, then ran to the college park.

"That should be my line!"

"Zhou, I'm sure that if you keep being so arrogant, when you enter the mechanized infantry after, you will definitely be taught a lesson by the older soldiers!"

Carl felt that he had experienced a disastrous defeat before even joining the army. The more he thought about it, the more angry he became and cursed as he caught up with Zhou Yuan.

... ...

Three o'clock in the afternoon.

Zhou Yuan's last college class in life ended.

After greeting Carl and Rico, Zhou Yuan returned home early.

There was an indoor rugby match in the afternoon, which was also the final of the college cup. Rico was the captain of one of the teams.

Zhou Yuan was anxious to go home and inject the super soldier serum, so he found an excuse to decline the invitation to watch the game.

"Click..."

After jogging for twenty minutes, Zhou Yuan returned to his own home.

The original parents were both geologists who came to the South Asian American state for work and later left due to a work accident.

At that time, the original body had already entered junior high school.

He was used to life here and was afraid of going to a strange environment alone, so with the help of the consulate, he continued to stay here to study.

"Start!"

Zhou Yuan closed the doors and windows, took out the super soldier serum from the variable string ring.

A plastic tube with a glass heart, filled with a sky-blue liquid, looked very beautiful.

"Back of the neck..."

Zhou Yuan took off his clothes and injected the serum on the back of his neck according to the system instructions.

The next moment.

Zhou Yuan only felt a warm heat rising from the back of his neck.

Then, all parts of his body that he could perceive, such as his head, limbs, trunk, and heart, all became hot and had a slightly sore feeling.

This kind of soreness was very strange, just like exercising too much, making him collapse on the bed.

"Fuck!"

Zhou Yuan groaned in his mouth, convulsing his limbs uncontrollably.

The warm current that was still full of warmth just now has now become so hot that it could melt him.

His mind was blank, with no thoughts left, only the burning sensation all over his body told him that he was still awake.

Until the burning sensation became heavier and the body became more painful, Zhou Yuan felt a misty fog coming, and completely lost consciousness.

... ...

Zhou Yuan didn't know how long he slept.

When he opened his eyes again, the sun was still hanging in the sky, and the sunlight shone into the room through the curtains, telling him that it was still daytime.

"Slept for a day?"

Zhou Yuan took the phone next to him and checked the time.

It had been twenty hours since he injected the super soldier serum, and it was now noon the next day.

"Um~"

"Kak...Kad..."

Zhou Yuan stretched lazily, causing a crackling sound of joints.

He could feel that his body had relaxed a lot.

Clear-headed, full of energy, and without any discomfort, even breathing felt like a pleasure.

He didn't wait to get up and check the serum's effect but opened his personal panel first.

"Enhanced human?"

Zhou Yuan was a little surprised but quickly understood.

It was probably far stronger than ordinary humans but not up to the level of superhumans.

Looking at other attributes, they were all more than doubled from the initial values. He had to personally test the detailed ability performance.

Thinking about this, Zhou Yuan didn't laze in bed any longer.

He controlled his body not to use too much force, carefully got out of bed, and went to the living room where there were many fitness equipment.

First was strength.

The heaviest dumbbell weighed 50 kilograms. Holding it in one hand, it felt like carrying an axe.

It had some weight, but he could still swing it easily.

Although there was no heavier testing equipment, he was sure that he could lift weights of a thousand kilograms now, and even a thousand kilograms was not his limit.

But he felt that mastering the explosive power was more important than testing limits, so as not to accidentally hurt someone.

Whatever he was capable of, he would use it on the bugs when he got on the battlefield.

Next was speed.

The fastest speed on the treadmill was 20 kilometers per hour, which was 5.5 meters per second.

But for him now, running felt like walking. He could easily achieve it by lightly lifting his feet.

Zhou Yuan guessed that his top speed should be around 25 meters per second, which was about 90 kilometers per hour, similar to Captain America.

The improvement in jumping ability was also very obvious.

He could clear over three meters in a helpless run-up high jump and jump over six meters in a standing long jump, both of which were far beyond the world record.

The remaining agility, endurance, defense, and self-healing, these four were not easy to test.

Agility referred to mobility, which required finding an obstacle course to test.

Endurance took time, and he couldn't test it for a while.

As for defense and self-healing, forget it. He would never use a knife to cut himself. In any case, he hoped that he would never need to use these two abilities.

Lastly, there were skills and brain function.

Skills referred to combat skills, shooting skills, driving skills, etc., which required time to practice.

Brain function referred to memory, learning, psychic abilities, etc., most of which did not require testing. As long as he could use psychic abilities skillfully, it was enough.

In fact, if it weren't for having a bottom line in his heart, he wouldn't have to bother testing it.

He could just recall Captain America's ability performance.

After all, it was the same serum, even if the effect varied from person to person, the results should not differ too much.

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