The turbulent winds of the outside world had no effect on the tranquility of Skull Island.
Han Shaoqing and Artoria strolled leisurely across the island until they reached a wide, open plain where they found Handsome Guy, who had grown even more muscular.
Since absorbing the nuclear fuel of the Tsar Bomb, Handsome Guy had grown like he was on steroids, now standing at a height of 32 meters with a physique that was increasingly robust and imposing.
*Whoosh!*
Handsome Guy was currently swinging a battle axe that towered over him. Each movement was practiced and precise, the axe cutting through the air with a whistling sound. The resulting air currents whipped up a gale, and anyone who approached would likely be sent flying by the shockwaves.
"Shaoqing, I never imagined Handsome Guy could practice martial arts!" Artoria exclaimed, watching the focused training. "The world truly holds endless wonders."
Han Shaoqing chuckled. "I just casually mentioned it back then, never expecting Handsome Guy to actually cultivate the Overlord True Qi. I slightly modified the halberd techniques into axe techniques and taught them to him."
Transmitting the cultivation method was simple for Han Shaoqing. He merely copied the cultivation process of the technique, used the blue hand of the Ambidextrous Hands to directly infuse it into the target, and thus achieved memory transfer.
Han Shaoqing had only intended to test him, but he was surprised that Handsome Guy could actually cultivate the *Overlord True Qi*. What's more, he quickly developed a sense of qi, proving his talent far superior to Wu Shihou's and the others.
At his current pace of progress, Handsome Guy might soon be able to project his true qi externally, shattering darkness with thunderous force. True mastery was within reach.
Han Shaoqing had also tried to teach Handsome Guy the *Muscle Transformation Classic*, but the compatibility was poor. While Handsome Guy excelled at cultivating the *Overlord True Qi* with ease, his progress with the *Muscle Transformation Classic* was sluggish.
This might be due to Handsome Guy's physique, though Han Shaoqing wasn't entirely sure of the exact reason.
Even so, once Handsome Guy mastered the *Overlord True Qi*, his strength would undergo a seismic shift. Dealing with the skeleton lizards would become child's play.
Perhaps when Handsome Guy came of age, he might even be able to challenge the Boss himself.
After watching Handsome Guy practice with his axe for a while, Han Shaoqing and Artoria continued their stroll, arriving at the base's agricultural district.
"Master, Saber!"
Sean, Alex, and the others working in the fields greeted them from the fields.
Red Tank charged forward, a plowshare tied to his body, plowing through the land in a chaotic rampage. Darwin stood on the plowshare, steering it as he went, sending soil flying in every direction.
Charles guided the Iwi people, using seeds Raven had brought back, as they cultivated the freshly plowed land.
Skull Island's air, with its oxygen levels several times higher than the outside world and unique radiation, maintained a spring-like climate year-round, ideal for growing crops.
While these supplies could have been purchased from the outside world, growing their own offered a different kind of satisfaction.
It was important to keep the Mutants busy; idleness often led to restless thoughts.
The Iwi people also joined the farming efforts.
People naturally strive for progress. With their harsh lives, they were eager to improve their circumstances when someone showed them the way to prosperity.
Moreover, the Iwi people viewed the Mutants' diverse abilities as gifts from celestial beings, treating them with profound respect.
As for Junping Yiguang and Hank, two old pilots from World War II who had recently clamored to leave Skull Island, the kind-hearted Charles erased their memories of the island and had Raven escort them away.
Leaving Skull Island was the men's wish. Everyone has their own aspirations, and Charles wouldn't force them to stay.
The idea of erasing memories of Skull Island came from Han Shaoqing. While he wasn't afraid of others coveting the island, he disliked complications and preferred to avoid unnecessary trouble.
Skull Island was now thriving, with everyone finding their place. The Iwi tribe had gained both protection and improved living conditions, creating a win-win situation.
They spent the afternoon leisurely.
Han Shaoqing and Artoria visited the newly built school on the second floor of the base.
The school was fully equipped with everything one would expect: classrooms, a music room, a gymnasium, a library, a student cafeteria, and more.
The only things missing were students and teachers, but those would come in time.
"This is the school," Han Shaoqing explained to Artoria, his gaze sweeping across the empty halls. "In the future, Mutant and human children will study here. After graduation, they can choose to live on Skull Island, in the Geocentric World, or venture out into the outside world."
As he spoke, he found himself envisioning a future where he might become the principal, a prospect he found rather appealing.
"Teaching children? That sounds wonderful," Artoria said, her interest piqued. "Could I be a teacher?"
For her, this would be a completely new experience.
"Of course! We'll establish a mandatory knight training course. Riya, you can teach them the spirit of knighthood and various skills. We'll focus on developing them comprehensively in intellect, morality, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor."
Teaching students mandatory knight training would foster unity and loyalty.
Although Han Shaoqing didn't expect all future students to be utterly loyal, he at least wanted to avoid raising a generation of ungrateful wretches.
Artoria looked around at the identical classrooms. "These classrooms look exactly the same."
"They're all identical for now. Once students arrive, each class's bulletin board, desks, and chairs will have unique markings and carvings."
Han Shaoqing smiled, reminiscing about the amusing incidents from his own childhood school days.
Those were truly carefree and joyful times. Alas, one can't recapture their youth—once it's gone, it's gone for good!
"Oh, I see!" Artoria exclaimed happily, spinning around in the classroom.
Though there was nothing particularly remarkable about the room, Artoria seemed genuinely delighted. I wonder what captured her attention?
"Riya, you seem quite fascinated by the school?"
Han Shaoqing voiced the question that had been on his mind.
"No grand reason, just a feeling that school life would be wonderful."
Perhaps Artoria's original era had been too brutal, and witnessing this peaceful world was already a fulfillment of her and her followers' long-held wish.
Han Shaoqing fell silent for a moment.
Artoria spoke of school life, but only half of that vision had been realized.
The base currently had the buildings and facilities, but no students or teachers, so it hardly counted as daily campus life.
After a moment's thought, Han Shaoqing assured her, "That day won't be far off."
"Hmm, I believe you," Artoria replied earnestly.
"Alright, let's go see if Eric has finished his work."
With that, Han Shaoqing led Artoria to the base's bunker, where Eric was constructing the psionic amplification chamber.
This was a second-generation version of the chamber, designed by the genius scientist Beast Hank and personally built by Magneto Eric.
It was specifically designed to enhance Professor Charles's telepathy, enabling him to locate Mutants in the outside world. It also served as a formidable weapon.
The project was now in its final stages.
Under Eric's control, special metal plates danced in mid-air, fitting together seamlessly within the circular chamber to form a single, cohesive unit.
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