Bengtie: My death fueled their madness.

The next morning, a whistle broke the silence.

Urged on, the students lined up and assembled to begin a ten-day preparatory military experience, also known as military training.

Morning runs, formation drills, equipment exercises, etc...

In just half a day, most of the children, who had been learning literature but not martial arts since childhood, were already exhausted.

Jingliu was able to keep up at first, and even as his breathing became erratic and his vision blurred, he gritted his teeth and persevered.

In the afternoon, one can carry heavy loads and move quickly through simulated rugged terrain while carrying a pack.

She had barely taken a kilometer when her knees buckled and the weight on her shoulders caused her back to bend.

Sand and dust swirled in my vision, and figures flickered, becoming increasingly blurry.

Just as she was about to fall, she landed in a strong arm.

Don't force yourself to endure it.

Seeing that the video feed had reached its limit, Qi Zhimu turned to the other students and ordered, "Continue, no stopping. If you can't hold on, call out 'Report!'"

Jingliu wanted to say something, but he didn't even have the strength to speak.

Inside the medical room, the military medic confirmed that she was only suffering from exhaustion and mild heatstroke.

Just as Qi Zhimu was about to speak, an urgent communication call came in.

The projection appeared, and the intelligence officer's expression tightened.

"Qi Xiaowei, urgent report! Signs of a large-scale gathering of Bu Li abominations have been discovered eight light-years west of the flight path. General, order all Xiaowei and strategists to convene immediately."

"All units shall take care of the students in accordance with Plan No. 2."

Qi Zhimu gave the order to change the frequency, and turned to go outside, but paused halfway and gave instructions to the accompanying medic.

"Once she recovers, we'll send her back to the camp. If she's still unwell, she can have her rest extended by half a day."

"clear."

The medical room returned to silence.

Jingliu stared at the plain white ceiling, vague phrases echoing in his mind.

Step away from evil creatures... Assemble...

The blurry, grotesque images of the monstrous creatures in the textbooks flashed through my mind.

This is the duty of the Cloud Cavalry: enemy intelligence is always the top priority.

At this moment, all she could do was silently pray for the safety of all the Cloud Riders.

In the distance, the shouts of the boys could still be faintly heard on the wind from the training field.

……

Inside the council hall, the elite cavalry and strategists gathered in a solemn atmosphere.

Intelligence reports indicate that once the Tuobuli people complete their assembly, their scale will pose a significant threat to the Cangcheng Immortal Ship.

Before the general could speak, another urgent message arrived.

This time, not only the Imperial Ship Bureau was present, but also the Imperial Divination Bureau.

"According to the divination calculations of the Taibu Si (a celestial divination institution), traces resembling the fleeting envoy of abundance have been discovered!"

The hall fell silent, and Teng Xiao's expression suddenly changed.

Everyone in the Immortal Boat understands the weight of the word "swiftly," as it has been present in almost all of the Alliance's most devastating past wars.

"A persistent ghost." A murderous glint flashed in Teng Xiao's eyes.

In just over twenty years, he had died at his hands three times, yet he always managed to come back stronger each time, each time more difficult to deal with than the last.

A rare gloomy look flashed across Qi Zhimu's face.

The culprit behind the Second Abundant People's War that broke out on the Jade Palace Immortal Ship was also Shuhu.

"Shan Gang, Hai Yi, Lu Qu".

"exist!"

"The three of you will split into three groups and set out to Pruta-II to wipe out the evil forces and prevent the Plenty Allied Forces from assembling," Teng Xiao issued the military order methodically.

"Yes, sir!"

We must fight off the wicked and punish the elusive creatures, and we must also pursue those that leave only fleeting traces.

Soon, only Teng Xiao and Qi Zhimu remained in the hall.

"If I had known, I wouldn't have taken on this responsibility in the first place. I really wanted to go and chop down these monstrous creatures myself." Teng Xiao's imposing demeanor vanished, replaced by a helpless sigh.

"Even if we don't become generals, we can't just charge into battle at will," Qi Zhimu said.

"But you want to kill those vile creatures and fleeting moments more than anyone else, don't you?"

"Which person on the Immortal Ship wouldn't want that?"

"But that perverted thing has a personal grudge against you, while my grudge against Shuhu is a life-or-death enemy position."

Qi Zhimu remained silent; he was indeed the one who most wanted to die suddenly.

But in Xianzhou, there are far too many people like that.

Teng Xiao: "It died at my hands several times, but it kept coming back. The power it possessed must be something more than that."

Qi Zhimu frowned. "Perhaps... it's similar in nature to the Jianmu tree."

The Jianmu tree brought abundant blessings and longevity to the immortals of the Immortal Boat.

"You mean to say that suddenly there is abundant calamity within one's body, or even the calamity itself that has been blessed?" Teng Xiao asked in surprise.

"It's just a guess. You said that you suddenly appeared in the world as a tree, and perhaps only by removing the roots can you stop it from regenerating."

"Even if it were true, it would be difficult to do."

Teng Xiao shook his head.

"The Jianmu tree resides in a fixed grotto, lacking self-awareness. If it were to suddenly possess thought, it would be equivalent to a Jianmu tree capable of free movement; who knows where its roots are buried?"

Qi Zhimu remained silent.

Assuming he is a fleeting being, and that he truly has tree roots... where would be the safest place to hide the separated tree roots?

Perhaps, it's the blind spot right under our noses?

"Let the Grand Historian have a headache first," he said, stopping his thoughts.

Teng Xiao nodded: "I will write to the Taibu Si and ask them to make some deductions."

The two then discussed the current state of elite training.

Qi Zhimu admitted that not everyone can persevere, but the Mianxue and Qinghan sisters still have the strength to spare.

Teng Xiao revealed a smug smile, as if to say that he had a keen eye for talent.

Qi Zhimu had no interest in idle chatter and left after finishing his report.

The students who have recently come to the camp for pilgrimage must not fail. Perhaps, the person who will change the status quo of hunting and abundance in the future will be born from among these young people.

……

The ten-day pilgrimage is drawing to a close.

The morning sun shines brightly, and a gentle breeze sweeps across the square.

Qi Zhimu walked up to the platform, looked around at the students sitting in the audience, and spoke in a loud voice.

"The final traditional challenge will be held today and tomorrow. Use the sword skills you have learned these past few days or your own abilities to challenge the Cloud Cavalry Guards."

"The elite guards won't exert themselves fully; as long as they break through their offensive or defensive lines and hit their helmets within the three-minute time limit, they will be victorious."

"The challenge tournament doesn't force everyone to participate and initiate a challenge, after all..."

Qi Zhimu paused at this point.

"Even if the Valiant Guards only use a little bit of their strength, they can easily beat most of you with one hand without dodging or flinching. Most of the hundreds of Valiant Guards here grew up like that."

"Each person has an unlimited number of attempts, but the prerequisite is that you can defeat your current opponent within three minutes."

"The challenge will begin in thirty minutes. Those who wish to participate can register now through Yu Zhao."

The crowd stirred.

Most of the Cloud Cavalry and Valiant Guards had challenged their predecessors when they were young.

Indeed, those who become outstanding in the military have possessed the courage to challenge high mountains since childhood.

Challenging the Cloud Cavalry and Valiant Guards!

According to news reports from Xianzhou, the Xiaowei are all powerful warriors who can single-handedly lead an army and charge into the monster formation seven times without suffering any damage.

Apart from the general and the swordsman, the elite guards were basically the most prestigious.

The chilling aura that Xiaowei had cultivated through years of bloody battles was enough to deter most people, even if unintentionally released. For teenagers, it was a hurdle that most could not overcome.

Half an hour later, fewer than a thousand students dared to sign up.

For Yunqi, this number is better than last year.

"The number of applicants is generally the same as in previous years."

Qi Zhimu browsed the registration information.

"Many of the challengers have a background in martial arts, or their relatives are Yunqi (a type of military cavalry).

A certain name caused a slight surprise to flash across his face. His gaze turned towards the Zhenshan School District, locking onto the young girl with a high ponytail.

Mirror flow.

Her performance these days is only average, she has no foundation.

Their eyes met.

Jing Liu was surprised that Qi Zhimu was looking at him, and instinctively looked away.

To everyone's surprise, Qi Xiaowei, who had been stern and imposing these past few days, actually nodded slightly at her.

She recognized that expression: it was the same when a school teacher acknowledged a student's grades.

Jingliu felt a little embarrassed.

She signed up simply because she didn't want to embarrass her family.

After all, Qi Xiaowei... knew his father.