As the first ray of sunlight shone down from the eastern horizon, the earth gradually brightened.
At this time, in the center of Mo Du, a dense crowd had gathered outside a sealed military base that was strictly forbidden from approaching.
Initial estimates put the crowd at around thirty to forty thousand people.
Many of them had quickly washed up before the sun had even risen. They had arrived without even eating breakfast, and there were also many students among them.
Although everyone was chatting, the atmosphere was not very lively. In fact, it was somewhat dull and solemn.
Many people had faint traces of worry in their eyes.
A small portion of them had come here to chase after their idols or the geniuses that they liked, but most of them had come to cheer on the participating team members and send them off with prayers.
"I hope that everyone will be safe this time."
"How can they all be safe and sound? There must be a few people …"
"How unlucky. Why are you talking about this so early in the morning? Do you believe that I won't slap you?"
As they looked at the heavily-guarded military base, the crowd began to whisper amongst themselves.
Unlike other spatial gates, the Imperial Jade Seal's spatial gate had been used as the competition venue for the previous preliminaries for a special reason.
Inside the spatial gate were some special treasured lands and secret realms, such as spirit power pools, elemental fruits, and places of epiphany. There were even some secret realms that the human race had yet to explore.
This was a place that every genius longed to enter.
When the spatial gate had first appeared in Mo Du, it had attracted the attention of the entire nation.
Many people knew that there was a place on Shenwu Continent called Imperial Jade Seal City, which contained many secret realms and treasured lands.
In the past, the struggle for the key to the spatial gate had been particularly bitter. Both the human race and the foreign race had suffered heavy casualties, and both sides had suffered great losses. No one had obtained the key, and even after a few decades, the key had yet to appear.
Both the human race and the foreign race had been determined to obtain the spatial gate.
However, Shenwu Continent was still the foreign race's main base, and in the end, the spatial gate had been firmly controlled by them.
The foreign race did not allow humans to enter the spatial gate, and if they were discovered, they would be hunted down for thousands of miles.
Over time, the spatial gate had become a forbidden area.
Normally, if one did not have a pass, the spatial gate would not be opened to the public.
However, today was an exception.
Not only were the main forces and substitutes of the various teams allowed to enter, but any adventurer could also enter.
The Imperial Jade Seal's spatial gate was rated at six stars.
It was capable of suppressing cultivators above the seventh stage of the Skysoar Realm.
At this moment, almost all the adventurers who dared to enter the space portal were in the Level Six Divine Fist Realm. They were all very confident in their own strength.
These adventurers naturally joined for the sake of resources. They were bound to compete with the various large battle teams, but no one stopped them.
This was because the more people there were, the more powerful the group would be, and the more fearful the non-humankind would be, which would guarantee their safety.
If they wanted to enter the Secret Realm, they would have to go through the Imperial Jade Seal City and face the sneak attacks of the non-humankind. Some of them would have to stay there forever.
Naturally, this included the members of the battle team.
This was also the reason why the onlookers looked worried and the atmosphere was solemn and solemn.
People would die in the preliminary round.
Geniuses were dazzling, and the price of rapidly increasing one's strength could very well be one's life.
"He's here."
Following a loud shout, buses slowly drove over, and the onlookers cheered loudly.
The thunderous cheers caused the people nearby to swarm over.
Lin Feng walked down the bus with the Heaven's Wrath Sword in his hand. He looked at the cheering crowd and waved his hand. Then, he stood in place and waited quietly.
Yunkai and the others were rather excited. This kind of scene made their blood boil, but at the same time, it also made them feel uneasy.
Although they were no strangers to the non-humankind and had fought against them before, this time, they were going to the city of the non-humankind. If they were not careful, they could very well die.
In every preliminary round, it was not rare for members to die in the Imperial Jade Seal City. In one of the preliminary rounds, there was even a battle team that was completely annihilated. All eight of their main forces and substitutes died and were buried in a foreign land.
Today, many big shots were present. Just the protectors of the Demonic Capital alone were present.
"Alright, the thirteen battle teams are all here."
The person who spoke was an old man. He flapped his fiery red spiritual wings and floated in the air.
As the protector of the Demonic Capital, he looked at the most outstanding geniuses from all over the country with a complicated expression. He said in a serious tone, "The National University Battle of Glory is the most eye-catching competition in the country. You are all talented and are all geniuses. Some of you are very confident in your own strength and have your own pride.
"The Secret Realm is very important, and so is increasing your strength. However, as someone who has experienced it, I can tell you that your life is the most important.
"Cherish your life. If you die, all your dreams and visions will no longer exist.
"This preliminary round is just a journey in your life. If you encounter danger that you can't resist, don't try to be brave. Don't think that you can get lucky. Sometimes, giving up is not shameful.
"In the other world, you have to be united. Over there, you are each other's only support.
"Don't let this journey be the end.
"Alright, that's all for now. You can go."
There was no blood-boiling cheering, no inspiring encouragement, and no deliberate emphasis on the cold-bloodedness and danger of the other races. It was more like a parent's exhortation.
As a protector, the old man was used to seeing life and death. He was over a hundred years old and had experienced everything.
He was not worried that these children would be timid. This was part of growing up. He was afraid that these children would be overconfident and reckless, not knowing how to give up.
Sometimes, giving up was the only way to go further.
These young people in front of him were all geniuses. They all had the potential to break through the King Stage and become protectors. Every one of them was extremely important.
Some people, such as Yunkai and Ye Qiu, were even more talented. They were recognized as the future Sons of Glory. However, no matter how monstrous a genius was, they were nothing if they died.
After a few years, other than their parents and relatives, no one would remember their names.
"Akai, why do I feel a little uneasy?" Dong Xiaomei pulled Yunkai's sleeve and whispered.
Yunkai lowered his head and saw the nervous Dong Xiaomei. He patted her head and said, "Don't be afraid. Feng and I are here!"
"Okay!"
Looking at Linfeng's back, Dong Xiaomei nodded seriously. She was no longer so worried.
"Don't worry. You're in charge of the treatment. Brother Qiao will protect you."
Yu Qiao patted his chest and said confidently. At the same time, he glanced around and said unhappily, "Damn it. It's just a farewell party. Is there a need to make it so tragic?
There are even people crying. It's a funeral! "
Yu Qiao's complaints attracted the dissatisfied gazes of many people. Even some big shots looked over and frowned, but they did not say anything.
However, it was Yu Qiao's complaints that diluted everyone's nervous and depressed mood.
"Good luck!"
"Return victorious!"
Amidst the cheers, the various teams and hundreds of adventurers began to enter the military fortress one after another.
Looking at the team members slowly disappearing before their eyes, many people had tears in their eyes. They put their hands together in front of their chest and prayed silently.
They prayed that they would all come back!
"I hope they can all come back!"
Looking at the disappearing backs of Linfeng and the others, the coach sighed.
Compared to the coach, Bu Zheng's expression was very calm. He knew Linfeng's true strength, so he was not too worried.
If Linfeng really went all out, the ones who should be worried were the other races in Imperial Jade Seal City.
As soon as they walked into the military fortress, all kinds of high-tech weapons could be seen everywhere. They were all aimed at the same place. That was the layers of spatial doors that flickered like fragments.
Unlike other spatial doors, outside the Imperial Jade Seal's spatial doors, there were no adventurers except for patrolling soldiers.
Seeing Linfeng and the others, the soldiers looked cold and did not have much of a reaction.
After registering and verifying their identities and checking their belongings, the various teams began to enter the spatial doors.
"Follow me."
Linfeng reminded them. Dong Xiaomei and the others nodded and followed Linfeng's footsteps into the spatial door.
The familiar feeling of dizziness came. Linfeng and the others appeared in an open space. There were already many people around. Under their feet, there were potholes on the ground and all kinds of metal wreckage. The air was filled with a corrosive stench.
Less than ten meters in front of them, there was a pile of bones.
Hundreds of bones were placed directly in front of them. Many people were shocked and exclaimed. There was obvious fear in their eyes.
"A show of strength?"
Linfeng did not care about these bones. What was there to be afraid of?
He immediately observed the surroundings. It was different from the two spatial doors in Hongyun University. The spatial door here did not have a human army encampment. It looked a little desolate.
In the forest not far away, Linfeng found some figures.
These figures were wearing leather clothes. They had a single horn on their head and long pointed ears. Their eyes were faintly purple. They were from the other races!
These people did not hide. They stood in the forest without any cover and looked at them brazenly. They waved the weapons in their hands. Their eyes were filled with provocation and naked killing intent.