Ice Age Apocalypse: I Hoard Billions of Supplies Chapter 1572: For the Supreme Glory

Ma Wenzheng said, "That's right, I believe everyone has also figured out the reason. The reason we are able to enjoy a safe living environment is because our Tianshui City has a great guardian god! Mr. Zhang Yi!"

These words sounded like pure flattery, but not a single person in the room could refute them. They all nodded, sincerely agreeing with Ma Wenzheng's statement.

Because Zhang Yi's current record of glorious achievements was such that even the most extravagant words of praise would not be excessive.

It was precisely because of his existence that Tianshui City had become a pristine sanctuary after the apocalypse.

Ma Wenzheng continued, "The establishment of the Shadow Troop is meant to unearth more talent. Under Mr. Zhang Yi's leadership, we will protect this peaceful home of Tianshui City! At the same time, we are also protecting ourselves."

"Looking at the entire world today, Mr. Zhang Yi is one of the most powerful Transcendents at the very top! Not just anyone gets the chance to become one of the people by his side."

"The fact that you all received this opportunity to join the Shadow Troop is only because Mr. Zhang Yi remembered old ties and gave you special consideration."

The thirty people below still had no way to refute these words.

Talent?

If Zhang Yi said the word, they would rush over eagerly to join the Shadow Troop.

Ma Wenzheng said, "So, the purpose of the political ideology class is very simple. I'll be frank with everyone. First, a troop with ideological guidance will possess stronger discipline and combat effectiveness! Second, it is to establish a Transcendent troop centered around Mr. Zhang Yi, one that is absolutely loyal to him!"

Everyone here was a grown adult, so there was no need to beat around the bush.

At times like this, being straightforward actually made it easier for everyone to accept.

However, no one said anything, because many people could spout such grand principles. If Ma Wenzheng only had these two tricks up his sleeve, he would at best be a human loudspeaker, relaying words for the high-ranking officials of the shelter like Zhang Yi.

Ma Wenzheng remained unhurried. He pressed both hands on the lectern.

"Starting today, once every three days, we will hold a class session!"

"Furthermore, as the Transcendent troop exclusively belonging to Mr. Zhang Yi, I will establish a set of rules and regulations unique to you all!"

As Ma Wenzheng spoke, he formed his right hand into a fist and placed it over his chest, near his heart.

"Starting today, this gesture will become the signature of the Shadow Troop! Clench your right fist tightly over your heart, then say, 'For the supreme glory!' Come now, everyone follow me in this gesture."

Ma Wenzheng looked at the crowd with an encouraging gaze.

Baili Changqing, on the other hand, naturally placed his right fist over his chest, then looked toward the thirty people.

Seeing this, everyone began to learn the gesture one after another, placing their right fists over their chests.

Ma Wenzheng said, "'Supreme' represents His Excellency Zhang Yi. From now on, no one is to directly utter that one's name. This is to show respect toward him! Now, please follow me and shout together-"

"For the supreme glory!"

Ma Wenzheng's expression had turned quite solemn. There was no smile on his face at all, and his voice was crisp and decisive.

From below, voices began to sound out sporadically in response.

"For the supreme glory!"

Ma Wenzheng continued looking at the crowd with an encouraging expression and shouted once more, "For the supreme glory!"

"For the supreme glory!"

Once, twice, three times. Everyone started out feeling embarrassed and dismissive, but by the end, they couldn't help but raise their voices louder and louder.

Within the entire classroom, the voices of thirty-two people mingled together, brimming with power.

Under the influence of such an atmosphere, people couldn't help but want to raise their own voices to blend in with the group. Otherwise, they would seem out of place.

Ma Wenzheng nodded and said in an encouraging tone, "Good, this is very good! Starting today, whenever members of the Shadow Troop meet one another, they must greet each other in this manner!"

"We must imprint this gesture and these words into our minds!"

Xing Tian looked somewhat speechless and spread his hands.

"Hold on!"

Everyone's gaze followed Ma Wenzheng's as they all looked toward Xing Tian.

All they saw was the helpless smile on his face.

"Ma Wenzheng..."

Only after noticing Baili Changqing's stern expression did Xing Tian change his wording. "Oh no, Teacher Ma. What I want to say is, this kind of childish routine is fine to do as a ceremony now and then. But having us do such an awkward thing every single day, this... isn't this far too frivolous?!"

Ma Wenzheng's expression immediately turned gloomy.

"Xing Tian! Watch your words!"

Xing Tian was startled by Ma Wenzheng's sudden outburst. He turned his head to look at the other trainees around him, and many of them were looking at him with displeased expressions.

It seemed everyone really disliked him for sticking his neck out and spoiling the high spirits they had just built up.

"Don't you all think this is strange?"

Ma Wenzheng took a deep breath, then pointed his finger toward the door. "Xing Tian! What do you think the Shadow Troop is? It is the personal troop exclusively belonging to the world's most powerful top-tier expert, His Excellency Zhang Yi! In the future, we of this group will stand at the pinnacle of the world, earning great fame throughout the entire human race!"

"A troop like this must establish mature and forceful rules, yet you only treat it as a game! Now, I ask you to get out of this classroom immediately!"

Ma Wenzheng pointed his finger toward the door of the classroom.

Xing Tian had never imagined that Ma Wenzheng, who had always been friendly and amiable with him in the past, would fly into such a rage.

This was clearly just a meaningless cultural education class that was nothing more than going through the motions.

But when he cast his gaze toward others seeking validation, he discovered that more and more people were looking at him with hostile eyes.

"Xing Tian, just get out already!"

"You shouldn't be disrupting our atmosphere at a time like this!"

"Do you just love being the troublemaker that much?"

Xing Tian's expression turned somewhat ugly. For a moment, everyone in the entire classroom was rejecting him.

Even though some people didn't express their stance, they also wouldn't step forward to support him.

Xing Tian slunk out through the back door of the classroom in disgrace.

After he left, many people had genuine smiles spreading across their faces.

As if kicking Xing Tian, that outlier who didn't fit in with the group, out of the classroom was a major victory for their collective.

For the first time, they developed a strong sense of organizational identity with the Shadow Troop.

"Good, now the troublemaker has been kicked out by us!"

"Our class continues."

"The Shadow Troop will become the glory of all humanity, and you all will be admired by hundreds of millions. And all of this is built upon you following behind the Supreme One! His radiance will envelop you all!"

"So, the first section of this course is the very first commandment that everyone must obey from now on- taking the will of the Supreme One as the highest directive!"