I gain permanent defense when attacked; even gods and demons can't hurt me.

Chapter 357 Training in the Land of Cherry Blossoms! Shocking Change: Attack by a Giant Deep-Sea Beast!

Lin Yuan exuded an incredibly strong military aura, and there was no hint of joking in his cold eyes.

Lin Yuan's attitude towards such disobedient, arrogant, and troublesome individuals was always very simple and brutal.

He didn't want to waste time lecturing on grand principles or slowly training them like a nanny.

In the ever-changing battlefield of the abyss, even the slightest mistake can lead to the annihilation of the entire army.

A teammate who doesn't follow instructions is a deadly poison for the whole team at crucial moments.

Therefore, the best way for Lin Yuan to deal with this kind of situation is to cripple the enemy directly from a safe rear area.

Then have the command replace him with someone more obedient.

Lin Yuan's words stunned everyone around him, and the entire stadium fell silent.

That's so powerful, and so crazy!

This is a spot on the National Team!

This supreme glory is something that countless geniuses across China would fight tooth and nail for, even using the resources of countless families, but still couldn't obtain.

He actually used it so casually as a wager for a one-on-one duel?

Qin Tian, ​​who was hiding behind the crowd, was so frightened by Lin Yuan's terrifying killing intent that he shuddered.

He knew all too well how monstrous Lin Yuan's strength was; that deadly counter-damage talent could absolutely kill someone with a single bounce.

Qin Tian subconsciously took two steps back and swallowed hard.

He shut his mouth completely, not daring to utter a single word, for fear that Lin Yuan's gaze would fall upon him.

But the shield warrior named Zhao Tianhai was unaware of Lin Yuan's true background.

He felt that, since they were both defensive knights, his level was a full seven levels higher than Lin Yuan's!

Moreover, what he was holding was a legendary knight's greatsword and tower shield, crafted by his family at great expense.

In terms of overall offensive and defensive capabilities, he could never lose to a sophomore.

Why is it that Lin Yuan can be the captain who is the center of attention, while he can only be a substitute and feel frustrated?

Why is Lin Yuan so arrogant in front of him?!

"Fine! You said it!"

Zhao Tianhai was completely enraged by Lin Yuan's nonchalant attitude. His eyes blazed with fury, and he let out a roar.

"Don't think I'm afraid of you! Today I'll show you how to respect your senior!"

Zhao Tianhai suddenly raised the heavy tower shield in his hand, and his whole body burst forth with a dazzling holy light.

He suddenly exerted force with both legs, preparing to unleash the Paladin's signature charge skill directly at Lin Yuan in the stadium lobby.

Upon seeing this, Lin Yuan's lips curled into a cold, mocking smile.

He didn't even draw his weapon; he simply clenched his left fist slowly, preparing to smash him and his shield away with a single punch.

But at this critical juncture, when tensions were high and battle was about to break out...

"Bang!"

The heavy alloy doors of the stadium were suddenly pushed open from the outside.

"Nonsense!!!"

A roar as loud as a great bell suddenly resounded in the empty stadium.

With this roar, two terrifying pressures exceeding level eighty surged into the conference room like a tidal wave.

The pressure was so immense that it instantly forced the divine light emanating from Zhao Tianhai back into his body.

Even the fierce killing intent released by Lin Yuan was diluted considerably by this absolute level suppression.

Everyone turned around and saw two dignified-looking middle-aged men striding in.

The instructor in front had a buzz cut and sharp eyes. He glared at Zhao Tianhai, who had raised his shield, and shouted angrily.

"You are all members of the National Government Team, representing the nation's highest combat power, selected through rigorous processes!"

"The National Championship is just around the corner, and instead of thinking about how to improve your strength and win, you're throwing the game here!"

"What kind of behavior is this? What kind of pillars of the nation are they?!"

Thanks to the sudden arrival of these two high-level mentors, the conflict, which nearly escalated into a bloody incident, was ultimately suppressed.

Although Zhao Tianhai was unwilling, he could only obediently put away his weapon under the terrifying pressure of the high-level instructor.

He glared at Lin Yuan resentfully, then retreated with a face full of frustration.

Lin Yuan calmly withdrew his gaze, put his hands back in his pockets, and resumed his composed demeanor.

Seeing that everyone had quieted down obediently, the angry instructor's expression softened slightly.

He strode to the front of the crowd, his sharp gaze slowly sweeping across each young face.

"Let me introduce myself. I'm Yan Feng, the head coach of your National University team this year!"

Then, Yan Feng pointed to the man next to him who wore gold-rimmed glasses and looked refined.

"This is also your mentor, Bai Yunfei. We two will be fully responsible for the training and logistics from now on."

Bai Yunfei pushed up his glasses and smiled slightly at everyone, but there was a hint of fox-like cunning in that smile.

Yan Feng didn't waste any time and got straight to the point, announcing the upcoming schedule.

"The National Tournament is not just about the last few matches in the ring."

Yan Feng's voice was powerful and resonant, echoing throughout the stadium.

"The real competition began the moment you gathered here."

"On your way to the final competition venue, you will embark on a transnational training journey that circumnavigates most of the globe."

"And your first training location is our closest neighboring country—the land of cherry blossoms!"

Upon hearing the words "Japan of Cherry Blossoms," the team members present couldn't help but perk up, a strange light flashing in their eyes.

Yan Feng continued, "Japan has become increasingly arrogant in recent years, boasting that the strength of their younger generation has surpassed ours."

"Your only mission this time is to challenge the dojo!"

"You must go to the National Guard of the Sakura Country, defeat their National Guard force head-on, and then obtain the National Guard Medal!"

Yan Feng's gaze turned extremely stern.

"Only by accumulating enough medals can you be qualified to step onto the international stage."

"If you can't even get past Japan and get the medal, then you should come back here as soon as possible and stop embarrassing yourselves on the international stage!"

Bai Yunfei added from the side, "Remember, this trip to Japan is a completely independent real-world training exercise."

"Our two mentors will absolutely not act with you, nor will they provide you with any substantial protection."

"You must solve all the troubles, challenges, and even life-or-death crises you encounter in a foreign land on your own."

"In any situation, we shall follow Captain Lin Yuan's orders. His decisions represent the decisions of the National Team."

Bai Yunfei's words caused some people in the group to change their expressions slightly.

The mentors aren't with them? That means they have to completely obey the commands of Lin Yuan, a newcomer at level 51?

Zhao Tianhai and Qin Tian exchanged a glance, both seeing a shadow in each other's eyes.

"The transportation to Japan has been arranged," Yan Feng interrupted everyone's thoughts.

"We'll rest at the base tonight and set off first thing tomorrow morning!"

"Disband!"

The next morning, a gentle sea breeze was blowing.

Under the arrangement of the two mentors, the ten members of the National Government team arrived at the port of the capital.

Docked in the harbor is a massive magical cruise ship.

The team members boarded the ship one after another.

After yesterday's incident, the atmosphere within the team became somewhat delicate.

Chen Yu, Long Ying, and the other members of the War Academy naturally stood firmly by Lin Yuan's side.

The other selected team members, such as the assassin Ye Wuhen and the space mage Mo Chen, appeared very aloof, staying alone in a corner of the deck.

Zhao Tianhai and Qin Tian huddled together, occasionally glancing at Lin Yuan with cold eyes, seemingly plotting something sinister.

"Captain, these guys still don't seem quite convinced."

Chu Tian walked up to Lin Yuan, crossed his arms, looked at Zhao Tianhai and the others whispering in the distance, and snorted coldly.

Lin Yuan leaned against the deck railing, enjoying the sea breeze, looking very content.

"It's normal to be dissatisfied, after all, my level is what it is," Lin Yuan said calmly.

"But it doesn't matter. When danger comes, they will naturally understand who the real father is."

With a deep whistle, the massive magical cruise ship slowly sailed away from the port.

The cruise ship cleaved through the azure waters, sailing towards the boundless deep sea, its destination the land of cherry blossoms.

The first two days at sea were unusually calm.

The sun was shining brightly, seagulls were soaring overhead, and the team members even had the leisure to engage in some simple sparring and exchanges on the deck.

Lin Yuan spent most of his time in his luxury suite, resting with his eyes closed.

He took advantage of this time to further familiarize himself with the level-free [Undying Black Dragon Set].

However, the sea's temperament is always unpredictable.

Especially in this era of job advancement filled with abyssal monsters, the deep sea is regarded as one of the forbidden zones for humans. On the evening of the third day, a sudden gale swept across the originally calm sea.

The dark clouds in the sky pressed down like heavy lead blocks, and the whole world instantly became extremely dark.

"Boom!"

A blinding flash of lightning ripped through the sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder.

The gale whipped up giant waves tens of meters high, which crashed violently against the cruise ship's defensive barriers, producing a series of terrifying muffled thuds.

"Waaaaah—waaaah—waaaah"

Just then, the most piercing and highest-level combat alarm suddenly sounded inside the cruise ship!

The piercing alarm instantly echoed throughout every corner of the cruise ship.

"What's going on?!"

The team members who were having a meal in the restaurant all changed their expressions and immediately put down their bowls and chopsticks.

The captain's anxious and terrified voice came over the loudspeaker.

"Radar has detected a massive, high-level monster rapidly rising from the seabed!"

"Too many! The cruise ship's defensive array is about to reach its limit!"

"All combat personnel, proceed to deck for support immediately! Repeat! Proceed to deck for support immediately!"

Upon hearing the broadcast, the members of the National Government team dared not be negligent in the slightest.

After all, they are the most outstanding talents in China, and in the face of crisis, they instinctively made the fastest response.

Everyone drew their weapons and transformed into streaks of light, rushing swiftly towards the open deck ravaged by the raging storm.

The moment they rushed onto the deck, the sight before them made everyone gasp.

In the churning, dark waters surrounding the cruise ship, countless enormous, scarlet eyes appeared!

These eyes were filled with an extreme thirst for flesh and blood.

"Splash!"

The water surface broke open, and thick, barrel-like, dark purple tentacles covered with sharp barbs suddenly emerged from the seabed.

These tentacles, accompanied by terrifying whooshing sounds, lashed fiercely against the cruise ship's pale blue magical defensive barrier.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The defensive barrier shook violently under these terrifying physical blows, and its surface quickly became covered with spiderweb-like cracks.

"It's a Deep Sea Shadow Octopus! They're all high-level, social sea beasts, starting at level 60!"

The well-informed space mage Mo Chen looked solemn and called out the names of these monsters.

"Damn it! This is a safe route, how come so many level 60 deep-sea monsters have suddenly appeared?!"

Lei roared in fury, and a burst of violent lightning power erupted from his body.

"Stop talking nonsense! The barrier is about to give way, prepare for battle!"

Assassin Ye Wuhen flashed into the dark torrential rain, ready to deliver a fatal blow at any moment.

"Boom!"

Just as everyone was about to make their move, a huge black tentacle, three times thicker than the other tentacles, rose from the seabed like a giant pillar supporting the sky.

The tentacle was wreathed in dense dark attribute law fluctuations.

It slammed down with devastating force onto the weakest point of the cruise ship's defenses.

"Crack!"

A crisp cracking sound rang out, and the cruise ship's proud high-level defensive barrier was blasted into countless fragments of light by this attack!

The gale and torrential rain, now unstoppable, surged wildly onto the deck.

"Oh no! The barrier has shattered!"

Su Xiaoxiao, a support class, exclaimed in surprise and quickly waved her staff, casting layers of holy shields on everyone.

Without the barrier to stop them, the dense tentacles became even more unrestrained.

Like a horde of demons dancing wildly, they swept across the ship's side and towards the people on deck.

"Let me handle this! Behold my divine counterattack!"

Seeing this, Zhao Tianhai roared in order to show his strength in front of everyone.

He raised his heavy, legendary tower shield and, facing a thick tentacle sweeping towards him, immediately activated his shield bash skill.

"clang!"

A deafening metallic clang rang out in the torrential rain.

Zhao Tianhai originally thought that with his level 58 attributes and legendary shield, he could easily block this attack.

But the moment the tower shield made contact with the tentacles, an overwhelming and terrifying force instantly passed through the shield and spread throughout his entire body.

"puff!"

Zhao Tianhai's face suddenly turned pale, and he coughed up a mouthful of blood.

He and his shield were sent flying backward by the immense force.

He slid for more than ten meters on the slippery deck before finally coming to a stop after crashing into a steel pillar.

"This—this is impossible! This power is definitely above level 65!"

Zhao Tianhai clutched his chest, which felt tight, his face filled with disbelief.

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