Chapter Index

    Suddenly.

    Yang Yingzhen’s gaze met Shen Ye’s.

    She smiled slightly at him and continued:

    “Everyone, don’t worry, the tourists around can’t hear what I’m saying—”

    “Alright, where were we?”

    “Because of the curse, I’m now taking everyone to a training camp, which will last about five days.”

    “Actually, this is also a disguised way of protecting everyone.”

    “Because our Xirang High School is best at countering curses. In about three days, no, in just two days, you will fully recover.”

    “After you complete the training and come out, I believe you won’t be troubled by any curses for a long time.”

    Upon hearing this, the examinees cheered softly.

    Even Nangong Sirui and Xiao Mengyu looked slightly relieved, seemingly happy with the school’s decision.

    “This is the principal’s decision.”

    “In previous years, the principal would personally welcome all new students, but this time he’s absent because he’s going to battle.”

    “Yes, as you know, the battle in Yunshan Port is very fierce, and the principal is also there.”

    Everyone followed her, quickly entering the office area of the museum.

    Tourists were not allowed in here.

    Yang Yingzhen led everyone into a large room and opened a long equipment cabinet.

    Inside were ancient armors.

    Yang Yingzhen became serious and earnest.

    “The three major high schools can all directly access the Dharma Realm, which other high schools cannot compare to.”

    “Our requirements will be stricter than any other school!”

    “Every year, students who cannot advance will leave school to attend university and prepare for work.”

    “Only true powerhouses can stay at Xirang, advancing grade by grade, thereby becoming more excellent and powerful.”

    “—After all, the age with the most potential and infinite possibilities for humans is adolescence.”

    “Therefore, please study hard and fight diligently.”

    “Go, students!”

    A stir went through the crowd.

    Shen Ye looked around and saw anxiety and anticipation on every young face.

    Even Xiao Mengyu gripped her sword hilt, her expression excited.

    —No one wants to be eliminated.

    Everyone wants to keep studying here, keep getting stronger, not go to college, not work in society.

    But it must be very difficult.

    Only the strong can stay!

    After saying this, Yang Yingzhen suddenly smiled gently again.

    She took out a notebook, opened it, and read what was written:

    “Considering everyone is already very tired, only basic training is arranged for the first day.”

    “On the second day, we will eliminate the curse and conduct the first attempt at professional assignment.”

    “Of course, this is just the first attempt, and many students will surely fail to get assigned successfully. That’s okay, don’t worry, we’ll talk about it when school starts.”

    “Here’s the main point—”

    “On the third day, you will rest, and there will be a grand joint freshman welcome party for the three schools in the evening. Remember to dress handsomely and beautifully.”

    “I won’t tell you about the rest for now.”

    “Now—”

    “Everyone pick a suitable armor to wear, and then we’re off!”

    With Yang Yingzhen’s clap, everyone immediately began to look for fitted armor.

    These armors were all made of leather, crude and worn, with some places already torn and pierced.

    Shen Ye also put on a leather armor.

    Zhang Xiaoyi joked from the side:

    “Great, look at this perforated leather. If I get into a fight, I’ll have to protect it carefully, otherwise, I’ll have to pay for it.”

    “Rest assured, student,” Yang Yingzhen said with a smile, “the leather armor you’re wearing has gone through dozens of ‘anomalies’ and ‘disasters.’ Everyone who wore it died, but it’s still fine.”

    Zhang Xiaoyi subconsciously touched the leather armor on his body.

    —Everyone who wore it died?

    So, he’s wearing it now—

    His face turned pale.

    Xiao Mengyu also put on a small leather armor.

    Everyone was dressed.

    Yang Yingzhen looked around and said with a smile:

    “Since the principal isn’t here, I’ll reluctantly give you your first lesson.”

    “First, everyone needs to understand the concept of ‘anomaly’.”

    “Simply put, when another dimension suddenly invades our world, it can be called an ‘anomaly’.”

    “So, here’s the question—”

    “If ancient scenes of our human world suddenly appear before you, does this count as an anomaly?”

    Everyone was still pondering when Nangong Sirui spoke first:

    “Of course it does! However, this is an ‘anomaly’ that naturally aligns with our own human race, and it is usually under our control.”

    “Correct answer!” Yang Yingzhen clapped her hands together, forming a hand seal.

    “Students, you will all stay there for a period of time.”

    “—Freshman training begins!”

    The words fell.

    The surroundings flashed by.

    The world disappeared.

    Shen Ye found himself standing in a wide square.

    His classmates were all around him.

    In the distance, disciplined troops, arranged in neat battle formations, were shouting slogans and moving towards the city gate.

    At some point, Yang Yingzhen had also changed into military attire.

    “Report!”

    She shouted loudly, giving a military salute to the distant troops.

    A bugle call sounded from the troops.

    A man in full military attire galloped over on a warhorse, his sharp eyes scanning everyone on the field.

    “Officer Wu, these are the new recruits reporting today,” Yang Yingzhen said.

    “Hmm, you may step down.”

    “Yes!”

    Yang Yingzhen said loudly.

    The hand seal on her hand moved.

    The entire world froze, as if time itself had stopped.

    “This is an ‘anomaly’ under our control, a teaching-type fixed ‘anomaly’ left to us by our predecessors.”

    “From now on, you will receive basic training here and live here for a period of time.”

    “Of course, in this ‘anomaly,’ everything is still in a time of peace, so you won’t be in any danger.”

    “Curses are suppressed here. —Especially large-scale group curses; their power will be greatly diluted when distributed among you.”

    “However, I have one thing to warn you about.”

    “If by any chance you do something bad and are dealt with by the people of this era, the school will not intervene.”

    “If you commit heinous crimes, the school will cooperate with this era to bring you to justice.”

    “There’s nothing else to pay attention to.”

    “The only hint is that this Officer Wu, who trains new recruits, is very strict. He’s about to assert his authority, so you must be careful.”

    “Students, go for it!”

    Yang Yingzhen waved at everyone and stepped into the void.

    She was gone.

    The next second.

    The officer on horseback shouted:

    “All new recruits, listen to me.”

    “I don’t care what sect you come from or what role you played in it. Once you’re here, if you’re a dragon, you better coil up; if you’re a tiger, you better lie down!”

    “Disobeying military orders will be severely punished!”

    “Now, prepare—”

    “Everyone, run ten laps on the training ground first!”

    He dismounted and pulled out the whip from his waist.

    Everyone was startled.

    Yang Yingzhen just said that this officer was very strict.

    —He was going to assert his authority!

    The school wouldn’t plead for them either!

    Everyone immediately started running around the field.

    “Will he really whip us? I don’t quite believe it,” Guo Yunye whispered.

    “Less nonsense. According to the rumors I’ve heard, Xirang’s freshman training is the toughest, with many getting injured. That’s why I originally didn’t plan to come to Xirang,” said Xiao Mengyu.

    Shen Ye was silent for a moment, then looked up ahead.

    Nangong Sirui was running at the front of the team.

    His running posture was as standard as it could be.

    “Officer! How am I running?”

    Nangong Sirui shouted.

    Swish—snap!

    The whip swung through the air.

    “Don’t speak unless you’re called! Understand!”

    Officer Wu said coldly.

    Nangong Sirui immediately lowered his head and quickly started running.

    Everyone fell silent.

    … It seemed Xiao Mengyu’s information was correct.

    They must be careful.

    Who knew Officer Wu watched for a while, then suddenly pointed at Shen Ye and said:

    “You, step forward!”

    Shen Ye ran in front of him and shouted, “Greetings, Officer!”

    “Hmm, I see a vast righteousness circulating within you, lingering for a long time. Do you have any sect token?” Officer Wu asked.

    Shen Ye’s mind raced, remembering the jade token, and he took it out.

    “Officer, this is my identity jade token!”

    Shen Ye said.

    On the front of the jade token was carved a large gate, and outside the gate were stars and the moon. On the back were four small characters: “Huntian, Shen Ye.”

    “A true disciple of the Huntian Gate? Hahaha, excellent. With talented young men like you, why should we worry about the great matters of our human race not succeeding?”

    Officer Wu put away his whip and affectionately patted his shoulder.

    “Thank you for your encouragement, Officer! I will continue to work hard!” Shen Ye shouted.

    “Mmm… you look road-worn, traveling must have been tough.”

    “Come, take this token and rest in the barracks. Gather at the training ground again for dinner. If you’re too tired, just go straight to eat, then get a good night’s sleep.”

    Officer Wu handed a token to Shen Ye.

    Shen Ye silently took the token and looked at the others running in circles on the training ground.

    Everyone ran, staring at him in astonishment.

    “Yes, Officer!” Shen Ye shouted.

    He ran out of the training ground, but a strong suspicion arose in his heart.

    No way.

    It can’t be real.

    Is the real test in the barracks?

    Can’t be careless!

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