The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

In the following period, Yan Shuang continued to conduct targeted and high-intensity martial arts training with Moran, demanding almost harsh standards from every movement and every exertion of force.

When school ended, Moran practically dragged his aching body out of the training field.

But she was in a good mood.

Not only is his mind filled with martial arts combat techniques that he needs to digest, but he also has a higher level of control over his body.

The feeling of gradually getting stronger is so intoxicating.

After resting for a night, Moran took the unlimited exploration certificate given to her by Teacher Yan Shuang early the next morning and went to the public teleportation hall to take the teleportation array to the Exploration Center in the city.

The morning sunlight streamed through the massive glass dome of the Observation Center, illuminating the bustling lobby.

As soon as Moran stepped inside, he was surrounded by a cacophony of voices and a cacophony of smells.

A huge light screen floated in mid-air ahead, scrolling out all kinds of tasks, from emergency summons to exterminate beast hordes and recruitment notices for teams to explore the Mirror Space, to trivial commissions to acquire magical materials—there was something for everyone!
The Mirror Explorers, dressed in various combat uniforms, either gathered under the bulletin board, carefully selecting missions suitable for their abilities, whispering among themselves, comparing rewards, or hurriedly heading towards the Mirror Space Teleportation Hall.

Moran even saw a small team that had just come out of a certain mirror space. The team members were all injured and looked travel-worn. They quickly passed through the crowd and headed towards the appraisal area.

A long queue formed outside the star rating office. People would excitedly squeeze through the crowd with their newly upgraded badges, while others would leave dejectedly.

Deep within the hall, there is a corridor with teleportation halls on both sides containing different mirror space portals.

Moss-covered stone forests, water-eroded caves, howling canyons, frost-covered corridors, lava fissures... Low-star mirror spaces are mostly found in one place, while six-star and seven-star mirror spaces are only found in one place each.

However, even the smallest one is a medium-sized mirror space.

Moran walked and looked around, eventually stopping outside the teleportation hall at the deepest part of the corridor.

"The Seaside Teleportation Hall of Yongquan... has been found!"

As Moran entered the teleportation hall, he saw a door constructed of some kind of deep blue crystal, with intricate vine and water ripple patterns carved on the door frame. Inside the door was a swirling, deep blue vortex.

Two staff members were on duty at the portal, serving people who were purchasing temporary passes for the camera.

When it was Moran's turn, one of the staff members routinely pointed to the price list next to him and asked, "What kind of voucher do you need?"

On the price list, the cheapest temporary exploration pass with a one-week validity period costs 10,000 Mirror Coins.

Moran handed over the small silver-rimmed mirror that Teacher Yan Shuang had given her.

The staff member's previously formulaic expression froze the moment his fingertips touched the mirror. He looked up abruptly, scrutinizing the receipt with disbelief, then glanced at Moran's excessively youthful face, his eyes filled with astonishment and uncertainty.

He recognized the difference in the token, and his tone instantly became extremely respectful, even carrying a hint of fear and worry: "Are you sure you want to use this token to enter? Yongquan Forest is a Seven Star Mirror Space! Once you enter, you'll be responsible for your own life and death."

He glanced sharply behind Moran and saw no one there. There were no experienced guards, no companions, only a little girl whose mental energy fluctuations seemed to be at the one-star level.

His eyes were full of disapproval, and he suspected that this was some ignorant young lady who had stolen her elders' treasures and run away to go on an adventure.

I wanted to persuade her to go home, but I didn't dare to offend the significance that the certificate represented.

Several other people who were about to enter cast surprised and inquisitive glances at them, whispering among themselves.

"An indefinite certificate? Which family's young lady is she?" "She looks unfamiliar... and her skills are too weak..."

"To get this, someone's background must be extraordinary..."

Moran ignored the surrounding chatter: "I'm sure! If there are no problems, may I go in?"

"Y-yes, it's okay." The staff member's face turned pale, and all words of advice were cut off.

"Please be careful!" Just before Moran stepped into the portal, the staff member couldn't help but add, his face filled with anxiety, wishing that "I hope I don't get into any trouble."

Moran's figure disappeared completely into the portal without any pause.

After a brief moment of spatial distortion, an extremely rich aroma, a mixture of earth, decaying leaves, clear water, and some strange floral scent, wafted over.

Following closely behind was a dense surge of magical energy.

The energy density far exceeded her imagination. Compared to her current feelings, both the Valen World and the Dream World seemed thin and dim.

Moran estimated that ordinary people would probably be overwhelmed by the dense magical energy inside this manual, making it difficult for them to even breathe.

However, spellcasters who can control magical energy thrive even more in such an environment.

She carefully sensed the composition of the energy.

The magical energy pulsating in the air is most abundant and powerful, consisting of the nourishing water element, the vibrant wood element, and the life force that sustains all things.

These three forces intertwine and permeate, filling the entire space with a moist, fresh, and vibrant atmosphere.

"This is probably what the legendary Elf Forest looks like..."

As far as the eye can see, towering trees rise from the ground, their canopies so high they seem to support another world. Sunlight struggles to penetrate the layers of branches and leaves, forming clear beams of light in the pervasive mist.

Underfoot was a thick, soft layer of moss and fallen leaves, which made no sound when stepped on.

The faint sound of flowing water in the distance, as well as various strange and unfamiliar bird and insect chirps, could be heard in the air.

Everything here appears vast and ancient, and a sense of crisis lurks within its vibrant life.

Moran immediately suppressed her aura and activated the Illusionary Glimmer, creating a static illusion identical to herself that remained in place. Her real body then quickly and silently hid behind the shadow of a giant fern, cautiously observing her surroundings. After confirming that there were no other intelligent beings around, she took out a bottle of shapeshifting potion and drank it.

This time, she came to Yongquan Forest not only to collect the beast cores of various mirror beasts and analyze the skill imprints within them, but also to train and improve herself, both in terms of magic and martial arts.

If you encounter a Mirror Beast, use martial arts techniques to fight it if possible.

If you can't beat them with martial arts, use witch magic.

Try to fight with strength comparable to, or even slightly lower than, the Mirror Beast. This way, your martial arts skills will be improved, and your witch's magic will also be honed.

By transforming herself into a different form, she would no longer be associated with the middle school student "Mo Lan" from the outside world. Even if she encountered other surveillance cameras in the Yongquan Forest, she wouldn't need to be timid or worried about revealing her identity. (End of Chapter)