novelraw Chapter 1607: 1608: Danger
Chapter 1607: 1608: Danger
Chapter 1607: Chapter 1608: Danger
After cross-checking with each other, Feng Yuan compiled the information into a report. Qi Chen looked at Feng Yuan with some doubt and asked,
“It seems like several areas might be involved in our class tomorrow. Is it too late to deal with it now?”
“The swamp area? Although it’s a bit troublesome with the hard surface mixed with debris, it’s not a big problem. The academy’s Legendary level Beast Tamers can easily handle these issues.”
Feng Yuan said after thinking for a moment. Although the damaged area was quite large, for a Legendary Spirit Beast, it was simply a small issue that could be resolved with a wave of the hand.
Otherwise, the academy wouldn’t have designated such a large area at the back mountain for new students’ training, considering how quickly the training ground gets damaged.
After receiving the report, the person responsible for coordinating arrangements reacted just as Feng Yuan had guessed. They simply compiled it with patrol reports from other teams, showing no concern.
The next day, Feng Yuan followed at the end of the line while yawning. Qi Chen gave him a curious look and said,
“What on earth were you doing so late at night again?”
“I didn’t do anything, but thinking about going to class just makes me sleepy for some reason. I think I might be cursed~”
“If you don’t want to attend class, you can totally ask for leave. I’m sure the teacher won’t make things difficult for you over this.”
“Oh, but skipping class without any care leaves a gap in my delightful campus life. It gives me no sense of accomplishment. Besides, Xiao Ji is quite looking forward to the class, right~”
Feng Yuan said proudly, rubbing Xiao Ji’s head. Qi Chen, holding his forehead, didn’t even know how to respond. Feng Yuan’s peculiar preferences really left him confused as to what Feng Yuan was up to.
Before long, everyone arrived at the edge of a marsh area, where towering trees stood and the swamp was covered by thick fallen leaves. Surveying the place, Feng Yuan said to Qi Chen,
“See, I told you they can easily take care of it~”
In their previous patrols, this area was in a damaged state. Not only had the camouflaging leaves been blown apart, but the whole swamp looked like it had been bombed, with pits of various sizes all around. Yet upon seeing it now, it seemed entirely different.
At this moment, the teacher started demonstrating the correct way to navigate this swamp. Besides suppressing their own fluctuations and those of the Spirit Beast, it was essential to find a way around it. Speaking of trouble, it was undeniably present, as the academy had ambushed nearly Legendary level Spirit Beasts here, who wouldn’t be so courteous to the students.
Listening to the teacher’s demonstration and teaching, Feng Yuan thought of something and showed a peculiar smile, saying,
“It seems he hasn’t mentioned a simpler but very useful method to get through~”
“What method?”
Momentarily not catching on, Qi Chen asked following Feng Yuan’s cue, while others perked their ears with curiosity. If it were someone else, they might not care, given the teacher’s strength. How could they possibly have a better method than the teacher? But Feng Yuan was different; his strength was not weak, and it was hard to say if he had a method that even the teacher hadn’t discovered.
With a smug smile, Feng Yuan glanced at Xiao Ji and said,
“That would be to storm through violently. As long as you have the strength, who cares about forcefully passing? The hassle of the swamp ultimately comes from the Spirit Beasts residing here.”
Hearing this explanation, everyone looked at him speechlessly. Did he really need to say that? Without the interference of Spirit Beasts, passing through the swamp would be a breeze.
“Your method, I’m afraid only you can use it. Others can’t guarantee they won’t encounter enemies much stronger than themselves.”
Glancing at Feng Yuan, Dou Yanlan said helplessly. This approach was indeed not applicable to many. Feng Yuan shrugged and said seemingly helplessly,
“Well, there’s no help for it. But actually, there are other ways, like going around or using a Space Gate. In fact, situations where one must cross dangerous terrains are rather rare, aren’t they?”
Indeed, what’s challenging in the wild is discovering these peculiar dangerous terrains. As for crossing them? It’s not that difficult. After all, if you truly can’t pass, you can still go around — unless there’s some significant resource inside.
Yet, if it really comes to that, forcing through against Spirit Beasts residing in dangerous areas is futile. They wouldn’t stand by and let someone take Spiritual Medicine and Materials.
Nodding, Dou Yanlan agreed,
“Exactly. However, most people lack much understanding of these dangerous terrains. I think the teacher wants us to first have an idea, then gradually teach other content.”
“Ahem! Now that we understand, stop chatting idly and come over. I’ll take you for a round and experience the features of this place.”
Laughing, Feng Yuan didn’t say anything inappropriate and thus concluded the morning course. When everyone was taking out their packed lunches to eat and rest a bit, the teacher said,
“Come with me. Today isn’t a survival test, so your lunch is down at the foot of the mountain. Of course, if you want to eat your own food, that’s also fine. But remember to get to the foot of the mountain before afternoon class.”
Upon hearing this, Feng Yuan’s eyes lit up. This meant more delicious food was to be had? As for why they were to regroup at the foot of the mountain, he could guess the reason. In the morning, they covered various common dangerous terrains thoroughly and demonstrated how to discover and navigate them numerous times. In the afternoon, it was naturally hands-on practice.
This course was indeed an off-campus practice; doing nothing would have seemed strange.
Unsurprisingly, upon returning to the foot of the mountain, the delicious lunch delivered by the cafeteria was neatly arranged. Several classes had already arrived here early. As for Class 1’s students, they weren’t seen, possibly because they were too far away or disdainful of coming here to eat.
Feng Yuan, himself, was quite cheerful with his meal, as for Xiao Ji? It was continually observing others’ situations. When Xiao Ji saw the map distributed by Wu Dingwu and his team, it couldn’t help signaling Feng Yuan. But Feng Yuan merely glanced and then ignored it.
“No need to worry, everyone will surely get it. Moreover, even without a map, this place isn’t easy to get lost.”
Feng Yuan wasn’t lying. After yesterday’s patrol, he had a clear idea of this place. In fact, those so-called hidden dangerous areas were quite obvious to him. Having pre-checked them, he wasn’t at all worried about accidentally stumbling into danger zones.
“No wonder they refused our task request for patrolling the back mountain. In this situation, it’s akin to cheating.”
Looking at the map marked with a route forward, Dou Yanlan sighed and said helplessly. As they had patrolled yesterday, today she could easily mark the missing danger zone indicators on this map.
Scratching his head, Qi Chen guiltily said,
“So… what do we do now? I remember several dangerous zones. This way, doesn’t it defeat the training purpose?”
“It’s not that serious. For Ah Mu, maintaining detection isn’t difficult. As for remembering dangerous areas, the impact isn’t that significant.”
Thinking it over, Dou Yanlan shook her head and said. Ah Mu is special, with a high total energy, so merely maintaining detection isn’t burdensome. As for Cotton?
Dou Yanlan didn’t think her ability was weak. Even if she couldn’t perform constant detection like Ah Mu, she could still spot issues when necessary.
Tan Xueluo and Wu Dingwu didn’t think too much. Because this time all classes were acting together, they were more concerned about being sabotaged by other classes.
Agunas swayed its tail and asked Xiao Ji, who was beside it and raring to go,
“Isn’t your lesson today to practice dealing with danger zones? Why prepare for battle?”
“Haven’t you considered the possibility of sabotage by other classes? Since the teacher hasn’t prohibited it, this implies it’s allowed. Although I don’t think they’d dare to target me, it doesn’t mean they won’t go after Qi Chen and others. So why not strike first?”
Feng Yuan casually said, tapping Xiao Ji’s forehead. Although Xiao Ji’s practice progress wasn’t great, Feng Yuan believed Xiao Ji had already developed countermeasures.