wuxianovels18 Chapter 243 - 143: Camp Entrance Assessment, Earth-rank Cultivation Technique
Chapter 243 - 143: Camp Entrance Assessment, Earth-rank Cultivation Technique
The fighter jet cut through the clouds, flying steadily over the capital of Ninghai Province.
Lin Ye looked down through the porthole and saw a vast basin encircled by mountains.
The basin was only one or two hundred kilometers from Ninghai’s main urban center.
The center of the basin was not empty. Instead, it housed a complex of lush, well-ordered buildings.
The plane began its descent.
Before long, the fighter jet landed on a flat area in a mountain pass within the basin.
The moment the cabin door opened, a wave of abundant, pure energy washed over them.
[Ding! External energy source detected. You have gained 4 EXP!]
A single breath was all it took for the system to send a notification.
Lin Ye’s Spirit stirred.
’This energy... it’s source energy.’
But it was completely different from the frenzied, primal energy of the Source Crystals he had encountered in the fallen zones.
The source energy here was as docile as a lamb, completely free of toxins and radiation, and suitable for all Martial Artists to cultivate!
"Such dense source energy..."
"I’d heard before that the training camp was built on a massive Energy Conversion Array, but I didn’t think it was true!"
"A single day of cultivation here is probably equal to three or four days outside!"
"This is a cultivation paradise! No wonder my dad said that even a dog thrown into the training camp would successfully open its veins after a month!"
"Hahaha..."
The other nine people in the group also sensed how extraordinary this place was, and looks of shock and ecstasy appeared on their faces.
The atmosphere between them relaxed considerably, and they even started joking around.
Beneath their feet was a huge alloy landing pad. In the distance, the main gate of the training camp stood tall and imposing.
Beyond the gate were well-arranged pavilions and towers, nestled among lush, green trees. It was a perfect blend of ancient charm and modern technology, exuding an extraordinary air.
Just as everyone was lost in awe, a figure approached from a short distance away.
The man was dressed in a crisp, special-issue military uniform. He had no rank insignia on his shoulders, and his armband was not standard issue, but a unique badge.
On the badge, a burning star rose above the peak of a towering mountain.
’The Ninghai Military even created a separate unit and insignia for all the instructors in the Qiming General Star Training Camp!’
The officer was tall with a resolute face. He walked with a powerful, commanding gait. Although he wasn’t releasing any aura, he exuded a mountainous pressure.
The man’s gaze was like lightning as it swept over Lin Ye and the other nine.
A slight chill went through Lin Ye’s heart.
’What terrifying Qi and Blood fluctuations! Far stronger than Shi Ruifeng. He might have reached the Late Stage of Condensing Gang Realm!’
’Or he could even be at Gang Condensation Realm Perfection!’
"Greetings, students."
"My name is Zhou Yan, and I am your reception instructor."
After this brief introduction, he pointed to the magnificent main gate.
"See that gate?"
Everyone nodded.
"Good." A smirk played on Zhou Yan’s lips.
"That’s not for you to walk through."
Hearing this, everyone was taken aback.
Soon, looks of indignation appeared on some of their faces.
They thought the instructors were giving them different treatment just because they had entered the training camp through the selection trials.
As if reading their minds, Zhou Yan added coolly, "Don’t worry, it’s not just aimed at you winners of the selection."
"This year, no one attending the training camp is worthy of using the main gate, regardless of their background or origin."
With that said, he turned around.
"Follow me."
Although they were confused and even felt a little aggrieved, they could only suppress their emotions and follow him.
Zhou Yan led them around to the side of a mountain, stopping in front of an unremarkable rock face.
He raised his hand and pressed a spot on the rock wall.
HUMMM—
Accompanied by the low hum of machinery, the solid rock wall slid open to the sides, revealing a deep, dark metal passageway.
The light inside the passage was dim, filled with the cold texture of metal, and the air grew oppressive.
Zhou Yan walked in without looking back.
Lin Ye and the others followed, feeling the path under their feet sloping continuously downward.
A few minutes later, the view suddenly opened up.
They had arrived in an immense underground space.
It was impossible to tell how large the space was. The ceiling was too high to see, and the surrounding walls and floor were all made of a single, seamless piece of an unknown alloy that gave off a dark sheen.
Despite the vast emptiness of the space, it was filled with a suffocating, oppressive atmosphere.
Lin Ye’s gaze narrowed. It was as if he were back on the field for the combat test during his mock exam.
His intuition told him there was more to this place than met the eye.
In the very center of the huge plaza, several dozen people were already standing.
These men and women wore different clothes and had varied expressions.
Some looked arrogant, their gazes sweeping around disdainfully.
Some were as silent as the abyss, meditating with their eyes closed, as if cut off from the world.
Others were gathered in groups, talking in low voices, forming their own cliques.
But without exception, when Lin Ye’s group of ten appeared, forty pairs of eyes turned toward them in unison.
Scrutiny, curiosity, contempt... a mix of various emotions.
Lin Ye’s group of ten silently merged into the crowd.
His Spiritual Power quietly spread out, sweeping over the others.
The next moment, Lin Ye’s expression grew a little more serious.
’As expected of the top fifty selected from the tens of millions of Martial Artist reservists in all of Ninghai Province.’
’Every single person here has incredibly profound and condensed Qi and Blood fluctuations.’
’The weakest among them has reached the peak of the Mid-stage of Meridian Opening Realm, just one step away from the late stage.’
’In terms of realm alone, I feel like I’m at the very bottom of the pack.’
Lin Ye’s gaze lingered for an extra moment on the handful of people at the very front of the crowd.