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Zhao De gritted his teeth and finally signed his name firmly. Seeing this, the others followed suit and signed their names as well.
After the contract was completed, Zhao De put away the scroll and stood up: "Very good. We will begin training tomorrow to improve your strength as soon as possible."
Zhao De looked at Zhao De, still feeling somewhat uneasy, but he knew this was the only option at the moment. No matter what, they had to unite and face the challenges ahead.
"Everyone should get some rest early; tomorrow will be tough," Zhao De said, trying to lighten the mood.
Luna nodded gently and said softly, "I hope we can successfully complete this mission."
After Zhao De left, the atmosphere in the camp became even more tense. Everyone sat around the campfire, discussing in hushed tones what was about to happen.
"Do you really believe this guy?" Zhang Li asked first, her eyes still full of doubt.
Li Xiao shook his head and sighed softly: "There's no other choice now, we have to trust him."
Zhao De nodded: "This is the only way we can do. Moreover, judging from the abilities he just demonstrated, Zhao De does indeed possess the formidable strength we need."
After a moment of contemplation, Rex said, "But we can't let our guard down completely. We need to develop a contingency plan in case of any unforeseen circumstances."
Luna nodded, her eyes resolute: "No matter what the future holds, as long as we unite as one, we will definitely overcome this challenge."
As soon as the words were spoken, a gentle breeze blew by, bringing the coolness unique to the night. The crowd's mood calmed down slightly.
The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight streamed into the camp, Zhao De appeared precisely on time. His long robe appeared even more mysterious in the morning light, and the long staff he held emitted a faint glow.
Chapter 1336 Concentrate Your Mind
Chapter 1336 Concentrate Your Mind
“Everyone,” Zhao De’s voice was clear and powerful, “today we will begin our first lesson—Introduction to Magic.”
He looked at everyone with a slight smile, then raised the long staff in his hand into the air. Instantly, the clouds in the sky gathered into various strange shapes, as if in response to his words.
“First, you need to learn to sense and control the magical elements within your bodies,” he said slowly, gesturing for everyone to close their eyes.
Zhao De closed his eyes and tried to concentrate as instructed. He took several deep breaths, attempting to completely relax. At that moment, a warm feeling began to surge from the bottom of his heart, gradually spreading throughout his body. This power seemed to have its own will, guiding him forward.
“Very good, Zhao De, you felt it.” Zhao De’s voice rang out, with a hint of praise. “Now, try to guide this energy into your palm.”
Zhao De tried his best, and a few seconds later, a faintly glowing palm appeared before his eyes. He opened his eyes and looked at it all, both surprised and excited. "This is... I did it?"
Zhao De smiled and nodded. "This is the most basic way to use magic. The rest of you should also start from the basics, just like Zhao De."
In the time that followed, everyone tried their best to perceive and master this power. There were failures and setbacks along the way, but hope gradually emerged.
The training continued until noon, and everyone's clothes were soaked with sweat. After a short rest after lunch, Zhao De led them to a secluded grove for a live-fire exercise.
“Here, you will learn to use magic to fight real enemies,” Zhao De explained as he walked. “Of course, today we will only have simulated subjects for practice.”
As they ventured deeper into the forest, several enormous stone statues suddenly leaped out from ahead. These statues were not only massive in size but also exuded a chilling aura. Although they knew they were merely puppets used to test their strength, the group, facing such formidable enemies for the first time, were still deeply shaken.
"Don't be afraid, concentrate and recall what you learned this morning!" Zhao De reminded him at the crucial moment.
Zhao De was the first to step forward and meet the challenge. He took a deep breath and once again mobilized the newly acquired energy within his body. This time, it was much smoother than before, and soon, a ball of blue flame condensed between his hands. Immediately afterward, Zhao De swung his hand forcefully, and the blue flame transformed into a sharp arrow that shot straight out, accurately striking the head of the nearest gargoyle. With a thunderous roar, the monster was instantly shattered into countless fragments.
Inspired, the other companions also bravely stepped forward to try fighting in their own way. Although the process was full of hardships, they also saw the dawn of victory.
As the sun set, Zhao Decai announced the end of today's training. "Go back and get some rest. Tomorrow will be even tougher. But I believe that with the hard work of these past two days, you will all be able to perform even better."
As night fell, everyone sat around the campsite enjoying dinner, their mood no longer as tense as during the day.
Li Xiao asked softly, "Zhao De, do you think this war can really be won with magic?"
Zhao De raised his head and looked at the rising moon on the horizon. "Perhaps... at least now it seems like there's more hope."
Chapter 1337 Trial
Chapter 1337 Trial
After Zhao De left, the atmosphere in the camp gradually relaxed. Everyone sat around the campfire, enjoying a rare moment of peace. Although everyone was exhausted from a full day of training, they were all unusually excited at this moment.
As Zhao De ate, he looked around at his companions. These friends, who had once been just ordinary people, had all undergone tremendous changes in this single day. "How did you all feel about today?" he suddenly asked.
Lin Xue, sitting next to me, was the first to speak: "Honestly, I never thought I could actually use magic, it's incredible!" Her tone was full of surprise and disbelief. "And the feeling of controlling the elements during the battle just now was just amazing!"
Hearing this, the other members nodded in agreement. One of them, Wang Yu, was the most introverted member of the group and rarely spoke, but now his eyes shone with a different light: "I feel the same way. Actually, I was quite nervous at first, afraid that I wouldn't be able to learn it... Luckily, I had the teacher's guidance."
Seeing everyone's enthusiasm gradually rising, Zhao De smiled and said, "That's right, we have indeed made a lot of progress. But don't forget, this is just the beginning. There are even more difficult things waiting for us to learn tomorrow."
"What's there to be afraid of?" Zhao De, a man of forthright character, patted his chest and said, "So what if it's difficult? If we all work together, we can definitely overcome it all!"
As night deepened, the campsite under the starry sky felt especially warm and inviting. The group chatted about their dreams and hopes for the future, as if the whole world had paused for them. Suddenly, a sharp wolf howl shattered the tranquility from afar.
Everyone instinctively became alert. Even Wang Yu, who was exhausted and on the verge of collapse, was startled awake. "What's going on?" Her voice trembled slightly, clearly frightened by the sudden noise.
Seeing this, the usually calm Li Xiao quickly reassured him, "It's alright, it's alright. This area should be safe. The teacher said that no dangerous wild animals would approach the camp in this area... It should just be an ordinary animal."
Nevertheless, everyone decided to take turns keeping watch to ensure they could respond to any emergencies. After some discussion, Lin Xue and Zhao De were assigned to the first shift. While the two were getting ready, the others returned to their tents to try and rest.
Lin Xue and Zhao De stood by the campfire, cautiously observing their surroundings. Moonlight, like a silver veil, streamed down, adding an air of mystery to the silent forest. They exchanged a few words every now and then, trying to keep each other alert.
"What kind of challenges do you think Teacher Zhao De will give us tomorrow?" Zhao De asked in a low voice, breaking the silence of the night. "Today's exercises were enough to kill us."
"There should be new magic skills, and maybe more practical training." Lin Xue responded softly, looking up at the starry sky with a hint of longing in her eyes. "Just thinking about it makes me excited, although it will definitely be more difficult."
As they were talking, a gentle breeze rustled through the treetops. Suddenly, a low, drawn-out howl echoed again from not far from the camp. This time it sounded closer.
Zhao De immediately gripped his weapon, ready to respond to any possible situation. "That thing seems to be getting closer and closer. Lin Xue, you need to be on your guard!"
Chapter 1338 Spell
Chapter 1338 Spell
She nodded and quickly chanted a spell, setting up a protective elemental barrier around them: "Don't worry, as long as I'm here to protect you, there won't be any problems."
About an hour passed, and everything returned to normal. Then it was time for the next shift to change – Zhao De and another girl named Chen Si came to relieve them. After a brief exchange of information, Lin Xue and Zhao De returned to their warm little tent to continue resting.
As time passed, the east gradually turned a pale white. The first rays of dawn pierced through the treetops, waking the entire camp from the darkness. The people in the training camp began to get up one after another to prepare for the new day's learning. As everyone sat around the breakfast table, the events of the previous night were mentioned several times, but since no real threat had been posed, they did not attract much attention.
"Hey, hurry up and finish eating so you can catch up!" Li Xiao, impatient but kind-hearted, urged loudly. "Who knows how tough today's training will be? Filling your stomach is the most important thing."
Upon hearing this, everyone quickened their eating pace, and after finishing breakfast, they followed the teacher to an open area. This would be one of the main venues for learning and training over the next few hours.
Upon arriving at their destination, they found Zhao De already waiting there. "Good morning, kids. I'm glad to see you all arrived on time. Today's lesson will be even more challenging and practical..." He paused, looking at the group of expectant young people before him, a slight smile playing on his lips, "I hope I didn't disturb your sleep last night."
Upon hearing this, everyone exchanged knowing smiles. "Teacher, you don't need to worry about that, we're all full of energy," Zhao De answered first.
As the sun rose higher, the air temperature also increased significantly. Despite the increasingly harsh conditions, under Zhao De's leadership, everyone displayed unprecedented focus and fighting spirit. Especially when they learned that a one-on-one combat match was about to take place, the entire team became incredibly excited…
Zhao De stood at the front of the group, his gaze sweeping over each trainee's face. "Today we will have a special training session. You have already mastered some basic skills, and now it's time to put them to the test in actual combat." He paused, seemingly observing everyone's reactions. "We will use a one-on-one format. Everyone will have to participate, and the winner will receive an extra reward."
As soon as he finished speaking, a lively discussion broke out in the group. Zhao De and Lin Xue exchanged a glance, their eyes gleaming with excitement mixed with a hint of nervousness. "One-on-one..." Zhao De murmured, "This is a great opportunity to show off our skills."
"I also want to know my true skill level as soon as possible," Lin Xue replied softly, a confident smile playing on her lips.
Zhao Deqing cleared his throat, interrupting the discussion: "The rules are simple: after each match, both sides must immediately leave the arena to make room for the next contestant. Remember, any use of magic must be handled with caution to avoid causing irreparable damage. Understand?"
Everyone answered in unison, "Understood!"
Then, Zhao De randomly selected the first pair of contestants—Wang Yu and Chen Si. After exchanging a nod and greeting, the two walked to the center of the arena to prepare. "Begin!" With this command, both quickly got into position. Wang Yu launched the first attack, a dazzling beam of light shooting from his fingertips, aiming directly at the stationary Chen Si; the latter barely dodged at the last moment, then counterattacked with a series of rapid wind blades, forcing his opponent back.
Chapter 1339 Conflict Erupts Between Patrol Teams
Chapter 1339 Conflict Erupts Between Patrol Teams
Seeing this, Li Xiao, who was watching, couldn't help but applaud and cheer: "Keep it up! You two did a great job!"
Despite the intense competition, everyone involved maintained high enthusiasm amidst the cheers from the sidelines. After round after round of matches, it was finally time for Zhao De and Lin Xue to face off. "Ready?" Lin Xue asked with a slight smile as she stood opposite him.
Zhao De took a deep breath: "Of course, I won't hold back!"
"That's good, me too!" Lin Xue's words had barely faded when her figure vanished instantly. Immediately afterward, countless small ice crystals condensed in the air appeared out of thin air, hurtling towards Zhao De. The latter reacted swiftly, performing a graceful somersault in mid-air to dodge most of the attacks. Simultaneously, he swung his longsword, slashing at several crystals that tried to approach him, shattering them into even smaller fragments.
"What an amazing move!" the onlookers exclaimed in admiration.
Realizing that direct confrontation might put him at a disadvantage, Zhao De decided to adopt a more flexible strategy. He began moving back and forth within the combat zone, using his agility to restrain his opponent and look for opportunities to counterattack. Finally, after several unsuccessful attempts, Lin Xue revealed a weakness—Zhao De suddenly accelerated forward, his weapon aimed straight for her heart…
At this critical moment, a faint blue light suddenly appeared around Lin Xue's body, forming a sturdy shield that repelled Zhao De. "What is this?" he exclaimed in surprise.
“This is a water element protective shield,” Lin Xue explained. “It can effectively resist external physical attacks and provide protection within a certain range.”
Seeing this, Zhao De secretly admired them while continuing to think of a countermeasure. Just then, Zhao De's voice came from afar: "Time's up! This duel ends here. You both performed exceptionally well and deserve praise."
Although it was a bit of a pity that no winner was decided, Zhao De still extended his hand to Lin Xue in a friendly manner: "Congratulations on winning this opportunity to fight. I look forward to fighting again next time."
Lin Xue smiled and grasped the outstretched hand. "Thank you for your recognition. I hope we can grow together then."
Just as the two were talking, Zhao De announced again: "Now, please go back to your tents and rest for a while. I will arrange new training programs after lunch."
Upon hearing this, everyone present beamed with joy. However, just as they were about to leave, a series of hurried footsteps suddenly came from the depths of the woods not far away. Everyone turned to look simultaneously—and saw a young man, covered in mud and panting heavily, stumbling towards them. He shouted as he ran, "Teacher...something terrible has happened..."
Zhao De frowned slightly and quickly stepped forward to meet the young man. The others also stopped and focused their attention on the newcomer. The young man finally reached Zhao De, panting heavily, almost unable to stand.
"What happened? Don't worry, tell me slowly," Zhao De reassured her.
The young man struggled to catch his breath and said haltingly, "Over there in the forest... a group of strange people have appeared... they don't seem like good people, and they've already clashed with our patrol team!"
Chapter 1340 The Invaders