Chapter 76: Killing to Obtain Spiritual Nutrients
Chapter 76: Killing to Obtain Spiritual Nutrients
"A subway station?"
"What a massive underground space, it's almost like a high-speed rail platform."
"You can't tell from the surface, is it hollowed out beneath?" Most of the students who descended felt astonished.
Li Yuan had watched the introduction video about the 'Moon Demon Star Realm' and had many speculations in mind.
Unconsciously, Li Yuan glanced at Lin Lan Yue, who wasn't far away.
Lin Lan Yue, dressed in black soft armor and a protective suit, stood tall with a graceful and valiant demeanor.
Seemingly sensing Li Yuan's gaze, Lin Lan Yue turned her head, slightly shook her head, indicating that Li Yuan need not say more.
"Board the train according to your assigned numbers," a base officer nearby said in a deep voice.
Li Yuan boarded the train, and his peripheral vision swept across the distance.
Professor Ming, along with the teachers and officers who had reached the Second Rank as Origin Martial Artists, were all standing far away.
It seemed they had no intention of boarding the train.
...
The train moved forward, its interior completely sealed, even the glass was opaque.
This prevented Li Yuan and the others from seeing the outside scenery.
If not for the slight tremors of the train, they might not have even noticed its movement.
Each carriage held approximately 50 students, divided into two teams, with two Martial Artist officers guarding them at the front and rear.
Suddenly—
"Whoosh~" At the front, back, and on the sides of the carriage, light condensed on the glass, forming a holographic projection.
In the projection, the figure of the tall, blue-robed man from before appeared.
"Now, I will announce the rules of the practical combat assessment," the burly man said in a deep voice, "First, the assessment area is located in a special military base. After entering and leaving, it is forbidden to inquire or disclose any information about the assessment area. Violators will be considered guilty of 'espionage.'"
Many students revealed expressions of shock.
Espionage?
"Second, mutual killing is prohibited during the assessment. The entire assessment area is under surveillance." The burly man's voice turned cold. "Violators will be punished with death."
The students' faces grew even more shocked.
Li Yuan's heart stirred slightly at the first two rules.
Was this a way to ensure everyone was aware of the consequences?
"Third, all Star Realm creatures are under constant surveillance. Therefore, as soon as you make a kill, it will be instantly recorded in the points ranking. There's no need to collect additional tokens. You can check your rankings at any time on your location ring watches."
"Fourth, Star Realm creatures below level 10 are worth 1 point each. Creatures at levels 10 to 11 are worth 10 points, and level 12 creatures are worth 50 points... If you encounter a Star Realm creature above level 12, it is advised to flee immediately and seek help."
"Fifth, obtaining 5 points is considered passing the assessment."
"Sixth, in case of danger, you can choose to call for help. A combat drone will arrive within 30 seconds... However, this also signifies the end of the assessment, and your points will be halved. So, assess your abilities carefully."
"Seventh, the assessment officially starts at 9 AM and will last until 4 PM, for a total of seven hours."
...
After the rules were explained, the projection dissipated, and the train continued its journey. Not long after—
Buzz~ Li Yuan suddenly felt a slight pain in his brain, as if needles were pricking him, causing him to clench his teeth involuntarily.
However, for Li Yuan, this pain was nothing compared to the torment he endured while cultivating the 'Observing Great Sun Sky Technique'.
At the same time—
Boom~ It was as if an invisible force was pressing down on his body, similar to the resistance felt when diving into water, but from all directions.
The pressure intensified.
"Ah!" Some students' faces contorted in pain, turning red, with veins bulging as if they were enduring unimaginable agony.
"Plop~"
"Boom~" Many students knelt down, trying to relieve the sudden pressure that had overwhelmed them.
"Relax." The voice of a Martial Artist officer reached their ears. "It's your first time experiencing this. It'll be over in twenty seconds."
Ten seconds later—
"Boom!" It was as if their heads had been submerged in water and then suddenly lifted, allowing them to breathe fresh air again.
Li Yuan and the other students felt an unprecedented sense of relief, gasping for breath.
"Is it over?" Li Yuan wondered. "We must have just passed through the junction between the Moon Demon Star Realm and the Blue Planet." He scanned the area and noticed that Lin Lan Yue's face had only turned slightly pale.
"Huff!" The other students collapsed on the ground, gasping for breath, some even struggling to hold onto their weapons.
"You two, what are your names?" The officer standing nearby asked. "Have you been here before?"
"Reporting, I haven't been here before. My name is Li Yuan," Li Yuan replied seriously.
"I haven't been here before," Lin Lan Yue said calmly.
"Mhm." The officer smiled. "You're both promising talents. Good luck."
After a few minutes—
"Prepare to disembark. We've arrived," the officer at the front of the carriage announced, and the train slowly came to a stop.
The carriage doors opened.
Li Yuan and the others filed out. As far as they could see, the sky was dim, and they had arrived at an incredibly spacious docking area, like a giant playground, with a metal surface. In the distance stood a massive war fortress, towering over two hundred meters high.
Nearby, dozens of small aircraft were parked.
Students from other carriages were also disembarking.
"Look at the sky!"
"A red moon?"
"How eerie!"
"We were just underground a few minutes ago. How did we travel here in such a short time?"
"Did I just travel through time?"
"And there's even a War Fortress? It feels like I've entered another world. The moon doesn't have anything like this."
"The mountains over there are so tall, and there are plants I've never seen before," Li Yuan heard whispers of surprise from the other students around him.
Li Yuan had anticipated this, and with a glance, he saw a crimson red moon hanging in the sky.
To be precise, it was a fusion of the moon and the sun.
In Li Yuan's vision, it appeared two times larger than the sun, but without the blinding glare, its edges surrounded by a faint halo.
The entire sky seemed to be shrouded in twilight, creating a hazy atmosphere.
Streaks of mysterious red light occasionally appeared and streaked across the sky.
"Is this the Moon Demon Star Realm?" Li Yuan silently pondered.
He felt that the environment was slightly different from Blue Planet, but the gravity, air, and other crucial indicators seemed quite similar.
In reality, aside from Li Yuan and Lin Lan Yue, who had prior knowledge, the other students weren't fools. Most of them had their suspicions, but they dared not ask due to the first and second rules.
"Board the aircraft in an orderly fashion." Hundreds of officers stood at various locations, maintaining order and keeping a close eye on each student.
In the sky, combat drones hovered.
Not far away, there were also patrols of combat robots, forming an extremely tight security network.
"These officers..." Li Yuan's thoughts stirred, and with a sweep of his gaze, he activated the Divine Palace Probe.
【Target person, Life Level: 18.8】
【Target person, Life Level: 16.2】
【Target person, Life Level: 17.1】
...
Li Yuan selected three officers with higher military ranks, only to find that none of them had a Life Level above 20.0.
No Second Rank Origin Martial Artists! This, combined with the absence of Professor Ming's Origin Martial Artists on the train, led Li Yuan to a bold hypothesis.
"Could it be..." A daring assumption suddenly flashed through Li Yuan's mind, "that life forms above Second Rank can't enter the Moon Demon Star Realm?"
Is this the difference between a First Rank and Second Rank Star Realm?
...
Every twenty students boarded a small aircraft, one after another, and the aircraft took off at high speed.
Rumble!
Inside the aircraft, Li Yuan fastened his seatbelt and, as usual, sat across from Lin Lan Yue, awaiting instructions.
Two officers maintained order, and after about ten minutes...
"Buzz!" The aircraft's door suddenly opened, suddenly opened, allowing a rush of wind to enter)
"Li Yuan, go!" A tall and thin officer commanded in a deep voice.
Unbuckling his seatbelt, Li Yuan exchanged a glance with Lin Lan Yue. They picked up their long spears and headed towards the cabin door. Looking down, they saw that the aircraft was about three meters above the ground.
Whoosh!
They leaped down, landing lightly.
Rumble! The aircraft door closed, and the small aircraft quickly ascended and departed.
On this hillside, only Li Yuan remained.
"Hmm?" Li Yuan looked up and immediately spotted a small black dot about a hundred meters in the sky—a combat drone.
It seemed to be there to provide personal protection.
"Now..." Li Yuan glanced at his location bracelet, "9:00 is the official start time?"
Li Yuan surveyed his surroundings. This was a mountain's slope, with scattered rocks and sparse trees, creating a rather open and desolate landscape.
"According to yesterday's information..."
"The entire practical combat assessment area is 100 meters long and wide." Li Yuan's gaze swept across the area.
"My position..."
Finally, Li Yuan spotted the distant landmark, the solitary mountain 'Blade Mountain', and a smile appeared on his face, "I'm in the southeast region, excellent."
"Less than five kilometers from the gathering area of Moon Demon Wolf Group 5."
"Waiting for orders."
...
After about thirteen minutes...
"Practical combat assessment, begin!" The location bracelet instantly reminded him.
"Let's go." Li Yuan, holding his long spear, immediately headed towards his destination.
To kill more Moon Demon creatures?
Aside from having sufficient strength, one must also find their gathering places!
...
In the Moon Demon Star Realm, at the highest point of the War Fortress, an extremely spacious conference room was filled with dense surveillance holographic displays.
"Activate 'Absolute Guardian' techniques for the 18 A-Rank and above students," a burly officer with a tiger-like back and bear-like waist commanded, "Ensure their absolute safety."
"For the rest of the students, also do your best to guarantee their lives."
"Yes, sir!"
...
Li Yuan was walking along a steep mountain gorge.
"Roar~" "Howl~" From around the corner, three massive Moon Demon creatures suddenly pounced.
Their bodies were pitch-black, standing over one meter tall, and at least two meters long. They resembled the wolves of Blue Planet, but their size approached that of tigers. They had sparse fur, and their bodies were covered in dense scales.
The most striking feature was their eyes—a crimson red, emitting an intelligent gleam that made one's heart race.
"After walking a few kilometers, I've finally encountered three Moon Demon Wolves." Li Yuan stopped, spear in hand, staring at the three beasts.
There was no fear, only excitement.
【Target creature, Life Level: 8.2, Killing will grant Spiritual Nutrients】" Li Yuan activated the Divine Palace Probe on one of them, a smile appeared on his face, "Excellent."
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