With all these qualities, I will eventually become immortal.

Chapter 360 Innate Talent: A Must-Know About the Demon Nest - The Thick Fog atop Hengshan Mountain!
Yang Zhuo coughed lightly, the sound reaching the ears of a thousand people.

He waited until the room quieted down before continuing to speak:
"I am Yang Zhuo, the commander of the Qilu Garrison and the person in charge of this Demon Nest Trial."

Among the Western Union students, some knew that Yang Zhuo was their senior.

Hearing him speak, I couldn't help but blush with pride, feeling honored to be a part of it.

"See? The seniors from our school have all become powerful figures in their own right."

Meng Chuan could sense the terror of Yang Zhuo, especially his large hands, which he wondered what kind of technique he had developed.

Its sharpness was even greater than the sword in Chen Xuan's hand.

This isn't something you can learn just by practicing Iron Palm.

He murmured to himself:
"Every strong person has something that sets them apart from ordinary people."

Those who can become revered figures have lives that, like mine, are essentially "unlocked."

Yang Zhuo also noticed the formidable figures among the North Union University troops.

Despite being a Level 1 officer, Meng Chuan's eagle-like perception was no less than that of many Level 2 officers under his command.

He had watched the first Martial Arts Supernova Tournament in his spare time.

I know a few talented young people.

Meng Chuan was the champion, which definitely left the deepest impression on him.

"This kid is even stronger than he looks on TV."

"Excellence" is an innate talent, a prodigy.

Upon first meeting Meng Chuan, Yang Zhuo immediately dubbed him a "prodigy."

The talent of one's spirit and energy determines where one's path in martial arts leads.

The human body has its limits. In martial arts terms, this means that the number of times the body can undergo a transformation after breaking free of its constraints is limited.

Some people achieve mastery after gathering three flowers at the top of their heads.

It was difficult to make progress, and for decades there was no progress at all.

Yang Zhuo thought of himself, how he had tried to achieve "communication between heaven and man".

He joined the army, honing his skills through rigorous training, and spent over a decade honing his physical strength.

This young man in front of me is naturally gifted with perfect skills; he is truly blessed by God.

However, nothing in this world is perfect.

Yang Zhuo could sense that Meng Chuan was born lacking in "spirit," and it would not be easy to make up for this through later efforts.

All three elements—vitality, energy, and spirit—can be cultivated and improved through postnatal nurturing.

However, innate strength also sets an upper limit on the amount that can be supplemented later in life.
These thoughts flashed by like lightning.

Yang Zhuo continued:

"You are all elite soldiers and generals of the Four Directions Alliance, and also outstanding young martial artists of our Great Chu."

Regarding discipline, I don't think it's necessary to go into detail. Someone will give each of you a set of "Demon Nest Guidelines" in a little while. It contains discipline, specific internal information about Yellow Sand 011, etc. Go and read it yourselves.

Let me explain the tasks and time limit for this trial, and then you can go in.

First of all, this trial has no mandatory tasks for you; it is just a trial.

There is only one requirement: act within your capabilities and come back alive. This is my only request, as well as the requests from the principals and teachers of your four schools.

But I don't want anyone to hide in the demon's lair and eke out a living!

The entire trial ended without any merit; I was just coasting along with others!
You are all martial artists. It's understandable that the high-ranking Heavenly Demons would avoid you, and it's also fine that you, as a mid-ranking one, would also avoid their sharp edge, since you've just entered the realm.

But if you don't even dare to make a move against a lower-level Heavenly Demon, don't blame me for being impolite.

For such a coward, I would suggest that your university process your withdrawal from the program.

In addition, internal strife, violence, murder, robbery, and harming colleagues are not allowed within the Demon Nest, as these actions can disrupt unity.

You are not soldiers, so I cannot expect you to maintain military discipline. However, this is a martial arts code of conduct enshrined in the laws of the Great Chu. Facing the Heavenly Demon, we should unite as one and fight outwards.

If you engage in infighting and even affect the entire team, I, Yang Zhuo, will personally kill you without the need for state judgment.

I believe that none of you who have been admitted to top-tier martial arts universities and entered the realm of martial arts masters at a young age would make such a basic mistake.

This trial will last for a week. I hope that after a week, I will see the progress and growth of each of you.

Finally, if you don't have enough food, there are no restaurants inside the Demon Nest. You can ask the quartermaster for free; he's located in the military camp over there.

Now, we will rest for one hour. School teachers, please take attendance. After the rest period, everyone will enter the Demon's Nest.

After saying that, Yang Zhuo turned and left.

He needed to check for any changes in the demonic energy concentration indicators and make final preparations.

"I understand, Venerable Yang. Our students will not make these mistakes, so please rest assured."

The teachers leading the teams from the four schools were all martial arts masters, and they all clasped their hands in respect to Yang Zhuo.

Then, only Shang Ruyi's gaze swept towards Meng Chuan and She Yu.

The meaning is obvious.

"You two have entered the demon's lair, so behave yourselves."

She Yu's eyes showed a hint of trouble. She had wanted to enter the Demon Nest and wait for the mental imprint to dissipate before using Meng Chuan to establish her authority, but now it seemed that was out of the question.

Compared to his own future, this troublemaker was nothing.

Meng Chuan nodded. If She Yu from the Demon Nest didn't bother him, he wouldn't cause her any trouble.

You can spar anytime you want. Once the trial is over, we can set up an arena and set up a wager.

Looking at the confident look on this snakeskin woman's face, wouldn't he be able to make a fortune again?
Meng Chuan's mind suddenly became clear.

Coming to his senses, he stopped thinking about it.

Open your tactical pack and check if you have enough supplies.

"As for medicine, Yunshui Pills are enough. As for food, my medicinal porridge will be sufficient for a week, and I can also get some military rations from the Ministry."

The continuous fierce battles had greatly depleted their physical strength, and since they couldn't abstain from food by consuming qi within the demon's nest, it was better to be prepared. As for equipment, Meng Chuan was wearing the Demon Rabbit Armor underneath, with a ferocious and third-grade gauntlet strapped to his waist.

In addition, he was carrying a Tiger Soul Spear on his back, making him fully armed.

He brought tiger amber with him, which is why Meng Chuan always felt that someone was secretly watching him.
"It must be Wu Hong, right?"

Zhenwu is like hands and feet, women are like clothes.

Wu Hong was in a terrible mood and wanted to make a bet to win back the Tiger Soul.

But he didn't have a single item that could match its value.
At this moment, all he had left was a demon-slaying weapon, the tiger claw.

The last bet on the true lineage of martial arts really drained my wallet.
He also wanted to take advantage of this trial to accumulate more resources and get a new True Martial Spear.

He was too ashamed to ask his master for more, and Wu Hong also had his own pride.

Of course, his master paid for the 5,000 credits he lost last time.
An hour later, Shang Ruyi gave the Northern Alliance members their final pre-battle instructions.

"You should all be familiar with the characteristics of the 'yellow sand day' beforehand."

If you can't hold on any longer, return to the military camp set up inside the demon's lair to rest. Always act within your limits and decide how far you can explore each time you go.

Most of the dangerous areas within are marked in the Demon Nest handbook you have. This is a trial, not an exploration, so please proceed with caution.

Everyone nodded in agreement; no one would risk their life.

Finally, Shang Ruyi glanced at the captain and vice-captain who were arguing beside her.

"She Yu and Meng Chuan, you two have your own conflicts and grudges. Once you leave the Demon Nest, you can do whatever you want."

But inside, he must shoulder the heavy responsibility of being the captain, taking care of everyone else and ensuring they all return alive.

Shang Ruyi is not a verbose person, but as the teacher in charge of the team, these words must be said.

"clear."

Meng Chuan readily replied.

That's what he thought, no problem.

She Yu merely snorted and nodded silently.

Afterwards, the students from the four schools lined up, set up a cordon, and headed towards the top of the mountain.

Inside the Demon Nest, all electronic devices will malfunction.

After relaying the message to his master, Meng stored his phone at the supply depot at the foot of the mountain and followed the others up the mountain.

At the top of Hengshan Mountain, thick fog blanketed the area.

The gray-black sky, like piles of black cotton, swallowed up the boundaries of heaven and earth.

Everything in sight was chaos, and the figures of my companions were faintly visible. Everything looked like a flower in a fog.

Meng Chuan examined the mist before him; this was the Heavenly Demon Force Field that enveloped the entire Demon Nest.

Previously, he had only seen it on television.

Today is the first time I've had such a direct and close-up observation.

"Lao Meng, you have to help your brothers when you get in!"

Looking at the peak shrouded in black mist before him, Xu Qingfeng felt a pang of fear.

Meng Chuan nodded.

Then, looking at the people from the Yong'an campus around him, he said:

"At that time, everyone will act according to the Demon Nest Instructions. I will lead the team for the first few days, and I will explore deeper into the area to search for traces of the higher-ranking demons. Please forgive me if I fail to take good care of everyone."

Although both are martial artists, Meng Chuan's strength is far more than just that of a martial artist.

To acquire more limited resources, one must naturally seek out a superior celestial demon to match them.

Moreover, when acting alone and encountering a powerful enemy, one can use the Demonic Qi to deal with them.

With the appearance of the Star Destroyer, Meng Chuan believed that no creature in the Demon Nest could withstand it.

After all, its demonic energy concentration is only level one, at most only the upper level.

Hearing what Meng Chuan said, the people at the Yong'an campus became somewhat worried.

Chu Yanlong smiled wryly:

“Brother Meng, we all know that you are very strong, but as Venerable Yang Zhuo said, you must act according to your ability.”

"rest assured."

Chen Jingyi was a little frustrated; was her plan to curry favor with someone powerful about to fail?
She had just undergone a transformation and dared not follow Meng Chuanhu.

Those who were not familiar with Meng Chuanzhi couldn't help but look surprised.

As everyone knows, the strength of a high-ranking Heavenly Demon is comparable to that of a second-level martial arts master.

Even She Yu didn't dare to venture out alone, so where did Meng Chuan get his confidence?

But seeing that those he knew all acted as if it were perfectly normal, he finally understood:

"It's said that the 88th generation of Martial Arts Masters is no ordinary person; seeing him today, he truly is extraordinary."

Meng Chuan is the only one in the Four Directions Alliance to seek out a high-ranking demon to fight during this trial.
However, they did not know that, besides Meng Chuan, there were others who shared the same idea.

Chen Xuan thought so too.

He remained indifferent, not joining the other students, and instead polished the sword on his back alone.

"Everyone else is a burden to me. With [the Upside-Down] standing by me, I fear nothing."

Meng Chuan stood at the back, looking at the people from the other three universities in front.

Each person who touched the black mist force field vanished from their spot.

Shang Ruyi walked at the front and turned around to point:

"This is how you enter the Demon's Nest. When you touch the force field, you'll feel a lot of demonic energy surrounding you, which is quite uncomfortable. Just bear with it and keep going. Once you're inside, it'll be fine."

The level-one demon nest doesn't have a high concentration of demonic energy inside; it only gathers at the entrance.

(End of this chapter)