Physical mage, challenge me to a solo duel!

After Zhang Jin gave a brief introduction to the layout and situation of the Nansha base, he took the group to the canteen for a meal.

After passing through a long corridor, we arrived at the simple and well-organized restaurant for our meal.

Wang Yi discovered that this Nansha base did not have as many heavy iron gates as the previous Lingnan Military Region.

The food at the Nansha base is quite good, with both meat and vegetables, and the taste is very good. Surprisingly, there's a lot of Warcraft meat in the meat dishes.

Battalion Commander Zhang Jin said that consuming the meat of these magical beasts over a long period of time can enhance physical fitness.

Afterwards, temporary dormitories were assigned to the group.

"You can come back to rest anytime during these five days. Being in the Nansha base means you're safe, so please don't get lost." Zhang Jin rarely joked, then asked the students who were here for the first time, "So, what do you think of my Nansha base?"

"That's so cool!"

"Simple, safe, and efficient."

"The environment is much better than I imagined."

Hearing the students' answers, Zhang Jin laughed happily: "Haha, of course! The warriors are going to explore the space, defend against monsters, gather intelligence, and hunt for magic crystals here. The first thing is to do a good job in logistics. We can't let the warriors risk their lives to come here and suffer."

In the past, when the country was poor, soldiers defended their land, enduring wind and snow, shedding blood and sweat, all thanks to their unwavering loyalty. Now that conditions have improved, it's certainly impossible to do that anymore.

As the head of the Lingnan Military Region and the Nansha Base, Zhang Jin naturally cared deeply for the soldiers under his command.

The reason why they took the risk of agreeing to Bai Yu's application for training was also due to their own considerations.

Firstly, the Lingnan Sand Bridge has been basically explored, and the danger is within a controllable range. Secondly, it is to recruit fresh blood for the Candlelight Army.

In recent years, the number of mages who volunteer to join the army has decreased slightly. Especially after the battle of Li Yuan, it was not just a matter of losing the Tianfu Army, one of the top ten strong armies. Even the manpower for the next few years became somewhat scarce.

After all, China does not yet have a system of mandatory conscription.

In the modern world, ordinary soldiers rely on various heavy weapons to clear the ground, and they still have some resistance against low- to mid-level magical beasts.

However, in the interdimensional passage, without the aid of firearms, ordinary soldiers have virtually no chance of winning against magical beasts.

Therefore, the soldiers stationed at the passage between the two worlds are mainly mages.

Students willing to enter Lingnan Shaqiao for training, regardless of their talent, are at least commendable for their courage, and they will certainly have the idea of ​​entering the interdimensional passage to fight in the future.

Currently, in China, there are only two paths to enter the interdimensional passage: either join the army or form an elite mage squad and cooperate with the official authorities.

Regardless of which path the students choose, even if they don't ultimately join the Candlelight Army, at this moment they will at least have a connection with the Candlelight Army.

Don't underestimate this goodwill; perhaps you'll encounter it on the front lines of the battle against monsters in the future, and it might save the lives of a few Candlelight Army soldiers.

The last stop on the tour of the Nansha base was the armory.

The gate opened, revealing a dazzling array of military equipment hanging on the walls: individual combat uniforms, multi-functional military shovels, riot shields, arm shields, individual daggers, short blades, and even long knives and spears.

There were even several all-terrain vehicles parked inside.

Wang Yi glanced around and saw a variety of cold weapons gleaming with a chilling light, but he didn't see many firearms.

Inside the Lingnan Military Region, soldiers were seen equipped with various firearms and weapons, and even various heavy weapons were preserved.

However, once inside the Nansha base, no firearms were seen.

The information stated that human-made firearms were not very effective in the interdimensional passage, and it seems that this is indeed true.

To deal with monsters, you mainly need to rely on magic.

Unless these monsters escape the interdimensional portal, they will not have the chance to experience the metallic storm of humans in the mortal world.

"Take your pick, but you'll have to hand them in when you leave, since these things aren't suitable for use outside," Zhang Jin said, pointing to the various sharp tools hanging all over the wall.

From the moment they stepped onto Lingnan Shaqiao, Zhang Jin had already adjusted his mindset and stopped treating them like children.

Lingnan Shaqiao is not a tourist hotspot. If you've chosen to come here, you must have been prepared for that.

This trip is bound to involve bloodshed.

No matter whose blood it is.

Everyone was very excited after hearing this, since these things are all controlled knives and cannot be easily bought outside.

Moreover, even if you manage to buy it through special channels, the quality will definitely not be as good as that of military-grade products.

Wang Yi chose a military dagger strapped to his calf, a short blade resembling a triangular military bayonet, and a lightweight small alloy round shield.

He doesn't know how to use long weapons right now, and they're inconvenient to carry anyway.

Most of the other students made the same choice, and even Wang Jiang eventually chose a military dagger and stuck it in his leg.

As for individual combat uniforms, everyone has been wearing them for a long time. They offer good protection and are not uncommon in the outside world.

The individual combat uniforms worn by Wang Yi and his six companions were purchased by Qi Xiaohao with funds from top-tier combat uniforms available on the market, all under the pretext of unifying the team's image.

Whether in terms of appearance and style, or defense and comfort, it is a top choice.

The desert camouflage style is more suitable for the environment of Lingnan Shaqiao.

After selecting their equipment, Zhang Jin led the group out of the Nansha base.

First, you pass through an uphill passageway, then walk along a short, gentle downhill path, and finally stop in front of a large iron gate.

With a creaking sound from the hinges, the iron gate was slowly pulled open.

Suddenly, strong sunlight shone in, a golden light that was so bright it was hard to open one's eyes.

After his eyes adjusted to the bright light, Wang Yi first saw a boundless sea of ​​sand.

The sand dunes rise and fall, with fine sand grains turning into waves as the wind blows.

The sky had no sun, yet the white light it emitted was so dazzling it brought tears to one's eyes.

Seeing these scenes in person is far more impactful than seeing them in educational videos or pictures.

Zhang Jin had his final equipment delivered: two pairs of fully enclosed sunglasses for each person, two signal guns for each squad, ten signal flares, and two beautifully drawn maps.

"The candlelight illuminates the way forward," Zhang Jin said with a smile to the group of students. "May you return safely."

The soldiers who had been following the students the whole time, as well as the soldiers on duty at the entrance, stood at attention and saluted the students in unison.

Whether they are soldiers or not, all humans who choose to step into the passage between the two worlds deserve praise.

The students returned the salute in kind, whether standard or not, and then resolutely turned and stepped out of the metal passage, swimming into the vast sea of ​​sand.