The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

Chapter 762 Three Thousand Mirror Ruins 29
Everyone has the right to offer opinions and solutions.

If there are disagreements and a consensus cannot be reached, a simple vote based on the number of people will not be held. Instead, voting rights with different weights will be exercised according to the ranking of strength.

This ranking was earned through sheer hard work during the final martial arts combat lesson before departure.

Mo Lan firmly holds first place with an absolute advantage, Su Yu emerges as a dark horse to rank second, Zhao Wuchen's unpredictable moves rank third, Lin Yue's family background gives her a slight edge to rank fourth, Chen Xingye's solid theory but slightly inferior practical skills rank fifth, and Wang Jingnan has the best resources but slightly lacks practical skills, placing sixth.

Following them were Zhou Ming, Xiang Yufan, Ding Yan, Zhu Rao, Ren Miao, and Bai Wei.

Therefore, although Mo Lan, Su Yu, and other top-ranked individuals do not directly lead teams, their voices and influence in decision-making are no less significant, and may even be more decisive.

Even though Zhou Ming and the others readily agreed, Wang Jingnan still did not immediately give the order to act.

His gaze swept past Zhou Ming and the others, landing on Mo Lan, Su Yu, Zhao Wuchen, Lin Yue, and Chen Xingye—those whose strength surpassed his own—as he patiently awaited their response.

Lin Yue broke the silence first: "Let's do it this way! Setting up camp first is the safest approach. The surrounding environment is too ordinary, and we can't tell exactly where we are in the Colorful Wilderness. We need to carefully compare the map and take photos of the surrounding environment to determine the approximate location."

Chen Xingye, standing nearby, calmly added, "Yes, large meadows like this are distributed in the central and eastern parts of the Colorful Plains. Once the campsite is initially established, we can focus on checking and comparing the photographic data from these two areas."

Moran withdrew his gaze from the hazy outline of the distant mountains and calmly replied:
"Location isn't a problem; I know where we are. However, once we've determined our location, we definitely need to find a relatively safe place to discuss which direction to explore next."

Her words were tantamount to her tacitly agreeing to the suggestion of setting up camp.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wuchen turned his head to look at her with slight surprise, a hint of curiosity flashing in his gloomy eyes: "You've already recognized where this is?"

Everyone knows that Mo Lan loves to read, but she used to be just a bookworm with average grades. Chen Xingye didn't even recognize her, but she did?
Moran didn't give a direct affirmation, but instead pointed to the northern horizon where gray-white cold clouds and mist surged, and further away, to a solitary mountain peak that was faintly visible in the cold mist, but whose unique trident-shaped peak still stubbornly pierced through the fog.

"According to the Geography of the Colorful Wilderness, when the weather is clear and the visibility is high, a meadow that looks like a giant's toe can be seen from the Frost Spear Peak of the Cold Mist Mountains."

She paused, then gave more precise instructions:

"If you check the photos of the 'Colorful Plains' (number 1102) in the college's database and compare them, you should be able to confirm that this is the Giant Toe Meadow in the slightly north-central part of the Colorful Plains. On the large map of the Colorful Plains released by the Alliance Mapping Bureau, the standard grid coordinates should be N-37, E-15."

With such a clear reminder, Wang Jingnan immediately took action, took out a portable recording device from his storage equipment, and put the recording jade that Mo Lan had mentioned into it.

Frosthalberd Peak is quite far away, and in the photographic records, it is only a blurry background outline.

Even with visual comparisons, it took them quite a while to adjust their perspective, compare the contours of the distant ridgeline, and zoom in to finally confirm that this was indeed the location shown in the photographic materials!
"It really is an N-37, an E-15! Giant Toe Meadow!"

Wang Jingnan breathed a sigh of relief as he watched the coordinates displayed on the camera mirror match the location on the map.

A barely perceptible hint of admiration flashed in Chen Xingye's eyes.

“This location is indeed quite advantageous for us. It's in the central region, so the distance to any direction is relatively moderate, not too far,” Lin Yue said. “Let’s discuss in detail which direction will yield the greatest benefits after the camp is set up!”

With clear location information, everyone felt a bit more at ease, and the sense of uncertainty about the complete unknown disappeared.

“Okay!” Su Yu succinctly agreed, her hand still on the hilt of the knife, her eyes scanning the surroundings warily.

Seeing that the top combatants had all expressed their opinions and their locations were clear, Wang Jingnan no longer hesitated. He took a deep breath and decisively issued clear instructions:
"Action! Zhou Ming, Zhu Rao, Ding Yan, Ren Miao, and Xiang Yufan, the five of you are responsible for setting up simple traps and obstacles around the camp."

Moran, Su Yu, Zhao Wuchen, and Lin Yue, you four are currently the strongest in combat. You are responsible for guarding the four directions and paying close attention to the directions where the Mirror Beast might approach. If there is any unusual activity, immediately sound the alarm!

Chen Xingye, you are responsible for watching the sky and observing the seasonal changes.

I'll take care of setting up the tents and where everyone will rest tonight. Bai Wei, come help me!

Everyone readily agreed and immediately sprang into action efficiently.

On the Giant Toe Meadow, a busy yet orderly scene quickly unfolded.

Zhou Ming and his group quickly knocked down and cleared away the tall and short grass that could easily obstruct their view at the edge of the designated area, and placed obstacles such as tripwire bells, pressure-triggered whistling arrows, and barbed wire fences.

The four people on guard duty, Mo Lan, Su Yu, Zhao Wuchen, and Lin Yue, faced four different directions, their sharp eyes scanning the distance, paying attention to any unusual sounds other than the slightest rustling of the wind.

In the center of the camp, Wang Jingnan quickly planned the tent layout, while Bai Wei carefully laid out the moisture-proof mat.

Halfway there, the defensive line composed of various obstacles was taking shape. Just as the large tent was being erected, a sudden change occurred!

The sky, which had been divided, seemed to be pushed back by an invisible force. The thick summer clouds in the west also faded and dissipated quickly. The azure blue of autumn in the south was replaced by a brighter blue, while the spring glow in the east suddenly became bright and full of vitality, quickly spreading to the sky above!

The breath of spring swept across the entire Giant Toe Meadow at a speed visible to the naked eye!
A warm, humid breeze replaced the previous chaotic airflow, and gentle, vibrant energy waves swept across the land like a tide.

The grass and plants underfoot, which were originally withered and covered in frost, sprouted wildly and turned into a tender green in the blink of an eye. Many unknown wildflowers even broke out of the soil at an astonishing speed, blooming with specks of color.

The air was filled with the rich aroma of fresh grass.

"The seasons are changing! It's spring!" Chen Xingye immediately shouted a reminder.

Everyone felt a chill and quickened their pace.

Seasonal changes are often accompanied by changes in the activity patterns of Mirror Beasts!