When Earth Awakened, I Became a Sword Saintess

Chapter 129 : The Truth Revealed

129: The Truth Revealed

"Then, when Source Martial Practitioners enter, what about their clothes and weapons?" Liu Xing's face was a little red when she asked.

"No weapons made of materials from our Earth can be brought in. Some strong practitioners have swallowed miniature bombs, but after entering, the bombs end up outside."

"That's too incredible. How is that possible?" a student asked.

"We don't know. No one in the world knows." Chen Qian'ning shook her head. She took out her phone and projected it onto the tactical screen. "When this week's closed course is over, your permissions will be upgraded. At that time, when you enter the Academy Credits exchange interface, you will see some special items marked with the character 'Prison' in front. These items, equipment, pills, and treasures, are made from materials from over there. Only these things can freely pass through the Two Realms Gate." Chen Qian'ning said.

"These things are so expensive... even the cheapest ordinary iron sword costs 30 Academy Credits." a female student said in surprise.

"Of course. These are all materials that Source Martial Practitioners risked their lives to get from over there. Of course they're expensive." Chen Qian'ning said.

"Teacher." At this moment, Yuyin raised her hand. "If we use materials from over there to create technological weapons? Or try to establish a weapon workshop over there and use local materials?"

"Hehe..." Chen Qian'ning looked at Yuyin. She was very satisfied that this question was raised by her own Direct Disciple. "Yuyin, you're very smart, but this idea was thought of by Israeli scientists decades ago."

"The idea is correct, but practice is another matter. First, we have never collected heavy metal or radioactive elements from that world. Our scientists with a certain level of Source Martial strength have entered multiple times for research and speculate that the fundamental physical rules of the two worlds may be different. Even if similar elements exist in that world, they cannot produce nuclear fusion, not to mention that gathering these things for practical operation is almost impossible to achieve."

"Second, the cost-performance ratio is too low. The materials we bring from over there do not have the same ingredients for manufacturing gunpowder as on Earth, but we can indeed find some rare, similar materials. However, the guns and even artillery made from pure Prison Abyss substitute materials are incredibly expensive. Moreover, most of them malfunction once brought over there, because we still have a very poor understanding of that world's physical rules. A very small number can be used, but their power is limited. Relying on a small number of such weapons is of little use. It is far less powerful and efficient to use materials from the Prison Abyss to create flying swords and magical artifacts. Yuyin, this is about the life and death of humanity. If you can think of it, can the thousands of scientists, engineers, and wise men around the world not think of it? It has all been tried. The path of technology is completely useless against the Prison Abyss. Furthermore, there exist beings in the Prison Abyss that even nuclear weapons cannot kill..." As she spoke, Chen Qian'ning began to tremble again, with fine sweat trickling down her neck.

"Beings that even nuclear weapons cannot kill?" Yuyin's eyes narrowed, and she was stunned. Although she was now called some kind of genius by the outside world, perhaps a pistol couldn't break through her psionic defense, but a high-powered sniper rifle could easily take her life. Yet, in that world, there existed beings that even nuclear weapons could not kill? Then, were they still living beings?

Humanity, what stage is its understanding of life at? Yuyin was lost.

"Of course, that might be a legend. In any case, such an existence has not yet passed through the Two Realms Gate, so we cannot completely confirm this point. This is the speculation of a few Grandmasters who have been to the Prison Abyss..." Chen Qian'ning added, but in her heart, she believed it was very likely true.

Chen Qian'ning shook her head. "In this war concerning the life and death of humanity, our greatest weakness is that we must fight according to the other side's rules. The treasures and weapons of the Prison Abyss demon spirits can freely pass through the Two Realms Gate. If they can't win, they can escape back. But we, even our Huaxia, are still far behind them in terms of Source Martial cultivation. This can be seen from the fact that most of our best secret arts, treasures, and materials are obtained from the Prison Abyss. The original secret arts of Earth are simply not worth mentioning compared to those. Without generations of predecessors risking their lives to snatch back some secret arts, we would not have our current level of cultivation."

"Relying on the coordination of modern weapons and the concentration of Source Martial Practitioners around the Two Realms Gates for defense, we can barely hold on. If any Two Realms Gate is breached by a large-scale attack from the other side, and they spread out to fight, we have almost no chance of winning."

"But there is no position in the world that can be held forever. We cannot determine when, where, or with what scale the enemy will attack. And the Two Realms Gates are increasing, and the attacks from the Prison Abyss are becoming more and more fierce. There will eventually be a day when humanity fails. Besides Huaxia, our country has also sent a large number of masters and troops to aid the positions of those underdeveloped countries. When their positions fall, we will be finished too."

"Therefore, we must take the initiative. Even if it's dangerous, we must push the front line to the other side's territory. Only in this way can we truly defend our homeland." Chen Qian'ning said, her chest rising and falling deeply. "Right now, we haven't even discovered a single large enemy base. Such a war cannot be fought."

Chen Qian'ning took a deep breath and looked at everyone. "Perhaps, by today, you finally understand why the whole world spares no effort to cultivate and support Source Martial Practitioners? Source Martial Practitioners are the only hope to turn the tide. Although this hope is slim, it is the only hope."

Yuyin sat in a corner. At this moment, she finally understood everything this world faced, the whole story.

Source Martial Practitioners entering the Prison Abyss was not to go to their deaths, but because they could not just sit and wait for doom.

First was intelligence. Even now, humanity's understanding of the Prison Abyss was still very, very limited. Not understanding one's enemy was extremely disadvantageous for humanity.

Second were secret arts and resources. Earth's own resources could not be taken over there. One needed the resources and treasures from over there to be able to fight in the Prison Abyss. Earth's secret arts were too poor. One needed to find powerful secret arts from over there and bring them back for humanity to become stronger.

Third was the tempering and training of the Source Martial Practitioners themselves. To fight life-and-death battles in such an environment, as long as one could survive, their treasures, secret manuals, and personal strength would all be greatly improved. Of course, the prerequisite was to be able to return alive.

"Fellow students, although you complain that Academy Credits are expensive and hard to get, the items exchanged for these credits, the credits are given back to the Academy. The Academy has no profit from this. It relies on state funding and donations from all walks of life to purchase them from outside, or for our teachers and senior students to seize them and exchange them with the Academy. Today I have told you the truth of this world, the truth of the Prison Abyss. In the coming week, there will be various courses on specific intelligence, knowledge, and countermeasures concerning the Prison Abyss."

"But, as Dean Tong said, the Academy will not force anyone to give their life for the country. We are not an army; we are a university that cultivates talent. The path you take is for you to choose yourselves. However, before you choose, as your teacher, I have an obligation to tell you the truth."

"Most of the students below the third year did not participate because, with their current strength or potential, the option of the Prison Abyss does not exist for them for now."

"You are already the most outstanding and powerful among the current students of our Academy. But I will not incite or entice you to go to the Prison Abyss. I will only tell you the facts and teach you the knowledge and skills. You don't need to rush to make a decision now. First, get a more comprehensive understanding. This summer vacation, the Academy, as usual, will organize the third-years and a small number of outstanding students from other grades for their first training expedition to the Prison Abyss. If you wish to participate, you can come to me to sign up then." Chen Qian'ning said calmly.

No incitement, no pleading, no bias. Going to the Prison Abyss was too dangerous. She could not falsely incite the passion of these young people, nor did she need to deliberately frighten them to crush their fighting spirit. Such a decision, as a Source Martial genius, must be, and can only be, made by oneself.

"Today's class ends here. You are free to move about the ship. The subsequent class schedules will be sent to your phones. By the way, although this is a naval vessel, it is an ocean-going logistics ship. There are quite a few hardcore entertainment and leisure facilities on board. Although they can't compare to the great world of Lingdu, it's not bad to experience them once in a while. You can use the facilities here and wander around as you please." Chen Qian'ning said with a slight, final, relaxing smile.

This class had also been very tiring for Chen Qian'ning. After class, she returned to her own cabin to rest alone.

"Yuyin, come to my cabin." She called Yuyin.

Chen Qian'ning's cabin was a suite. This logistics ship could accommodate five or six hundred people for entertainment and recuperation, so the space was still quite generous.

"Student Xia Yuyin, your room is 305. This is the key card. Please keep it safe." A female sailor handed Yuyin the key card. "Your luggage has already been taken there for you."

"Okay, thank you."

Yuyin took the card and first went to Chen Qian'ning's cabin. It was also on the third floor above the top deck, in a large room at the very back.

"Teacher." Yuyin entered the suite. There was a desk, a TV, a sofa, all fully equipped.

"Yuyin, although you are my Direct Disciple and have the agreement that you must go to the Prison Abyss, I need to explain this agreement to you. It doesn't say it must be during your time at the Academy. Even if you go to the Prison Abyss after you graduate, it won't be considered breaking the promise. Besides, you're only a first-year. It's still early. You can cultivate slowly and make a decision after you learn more. I... don't want you to be in danger either." Chen Qian'ning stood up with some pity and gently touched Yuyin's arm. "Your aptitude is far beyond ordinary people. Giving you more time to cultivate will only make you safer. We're not in a hurry, you know?"

In fact, if possible, Chen Qian'ning didn't want to bring Yuyin to this closed training course so early. But Yuyin had won the championship and was too conspicuous. If she didn't come, Chen Qian'ning would have no way to convince the others.

"Teacher, I understand. When the nest is overturned, how can any egg be intact? Of course, I understand this principle. But precisely because of this, I must make a truly valuable choice. Whether for myself or for the people I care about, I will consider this matter very carefully." Yuyin's gaze couldn't help but look seriously at Chen Qian'ning.

"Mmm... It's best that you can think that way." A trace of emotion stirred in Chen Qian'ning's heart. She nodded with gratification.

She gazed at Yuyin. After a brief silence, she gently brushed Yuyin's beautiful hair. "Today's class was also very stressful for me. In the past, it was always Dean Tong who gave it. I need to rest for a bit. You can go for now. I will find an evening to practice Dual Cultivation with you. Cultivating on the ship, hehe, I haven't experienced that before. I'm actually a little excited just thinking about it."

Chen Qian'ning was looking forward to it, and Yuyin was a little intrigued too.

"Okay, then call me when the time comes, Teacher." Yuyin nodded, her face slightly red. "Rest well, Teacher."

"Mmm." Chen Qian'ning felt a warmth in her heart.

After Yuyin left, she lay powerlessly on the bed in the inner room, her beautiful, black-stockinged legs stretched straight. She had been single for so many years and had rarely felt that kind of heartfelt concern.

Yuyin looked at the room number, walked to room 305, and opened the door. It was a double room. Hua Yuanjing was sitting on one side, her long, white ponytail hanging down by the bed.

"Senior Sister Jing?"