stjorthotic Chapter 235 The Ace Takes Turns, This Year It's My Turn!
Chapter 235 The Ace Takes Turns, This Year It's My Turn!
Chapter 235 The Ace Takes Turns, This Year It's My Turn!
Zhang Wu's tone was filled with helplessness and resentment, as if he were telling a cruel reality.
"Unless I choose to suppress my level of skill and remain at the apprentice-advanced stage."
But this is undoubtedly a case of putting the cart before the horse.
Sacrificing long-term development for short-term gains is truly a losing proposition.
Fangzhou raised an eyebrow.
From Zhang Wu's words, he gained a clearer understanding of the difficulty of exchanging rare and precious materials in the Haicheng Military Academy's resource pool.
After thinking for a moment, Fang Zhou asked with some empathy, "Senior Brother Zhang Wu, are all the rare and precious materials needed by all professionals so hard to come by?"
If it's this difficult for you natural attribute practitioners, then for a necromancer like me, the things I need are like finding a needle in a haystack.
It is almost unheard of and unseen.
"You'll have a lot to worry about later."
Upon hearing this, Zhang Wu suddenly realized that the person in front of him was not an ordinary professional, but an extremely rare necromancer.
The difficulty of finding rare and precious materials with undead attributes on Earth is beyond description.
Zhang Wu organized his thoughts and sincerely comforted Fangzhou, saying, "Junior Fangzhou, I've heard a little about your situation from Senior Sister Diewu."
You are a true prodigy, possessing a talent that is one in a million.
For a genius like you, rare and precious materials are desirable, but not indispensable.
More importantly, you can't let waiting for those elusive resources become a shackle binding your progress, wasting the most precious window of opportunity for cultivation in the early stages.
Upon hearing this, Fang Zhou nodded, naturally understanding Zhang Wu's meaning.
A few months ago, Fang Zhou emerged from the awakening array at the military academy and became a necromancer.
Based on the rich experience accumulated by the Human Alliance over the decades in the Mythical Era, professionals will experience a divine initiation in the first few months after awakening.
The baptism of energy allowed the cultivation speed to reach an astonishing peak.
This period is regarded by many scholars as a "golden window for cultivation".
They firmly believe that those who can rapidly advance in this stage not only possess extraordinary talent, but also foreshadow the infinite possibility of becoming a strong person or even a legendary figure in the future.
Therefore, in the eyes of outsiders like Zhang Wu, Fang Zhou should not place his hopes on those unattainable rare and precious materials and give up the opportunity to make great strides.
However, no one could have imagined that he had the help of an attribute panel and a skeleton clone, and that he was born to create miracles.
Fang Zhou gently stroked his chin, his eyes deep, and pondered for a long time.
After a while, he smiled slightly and said, "Senior Brother Zhang Wu, thank you for your reminder."
I had long understood that while the Haicheng Military Academy's resource library was rich in books and dazzling in artifacts, it would ultimately be unable to find a rare treasure like Youpo, which possessed necromancy attributes.
Upon hearing this, Zhang Wu couldn't help but sigh softly.
"Fangzhou, you're right."
On the one hand, even ordinary undead attribute resources are extremely rare, let alone rare and precious natural treasures.
On the other hand, although our Haicheng Military Academy occupies a place among the top ten military academies in the Longxia Federation, it ranks only in the middle and is not the top.
Therefore, many rare resources, especially rare and precious natural treasures, are often monopolized by the top-ranked military academies.
We can only look on with envy and sigh.
His words revealed a sense of helplessness towards reality.
"If you were to be in Longcheng Military Academy, that majestic institution that stands at the top of the ten military academies, you might actually have a chance to find traces of Youpo in its unfathomable resource pool."
After all, the resources enjoyed by Longcheng Military Academy are far beyond what we can compare to.
Fang Zhou's eyes flickered as he keenly grasped the core of Zhang Wu's words.
"Senior brother, from what you've said, the resource differences between military academies are indeed so great?"
Is there a deeper reason behind this?
Zhang Wu looked up, his gaze meeting Fang Zhou's, and explained, "Junior Fang Zhou, that's a good question."
The higher the military academy's ranking, the more important its position is within the Longxia Federation military, and the more abundant the resource allocation it receives. These resources include, but are not limited to, various equipment, skills, potions, magic arrays, and other conventional training materials.
Furthermore, rare resources such as four-dimensional attribute elixirs, rare and precious materials, ancient artifacts, professional manuals, and life crystals are all included.
However, these rare resources are produced in extremely limited quantities, far from meeting the needs of all military academies.
In some cases, the entire annual output was monopolized by Longcheng Military Academy.
This huge disparity in resource allocation results in a significant difference in development potential among military academies.
The strong get stronger and the weak get weaker, creating a cycle that is difficult to break.
Do you think the difference is big or not?
Fangzhou listened quietly, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
In a world with limited resources, how to plan rationally and how to stand out from the competition became questions he had to consider.
Seeing Fang Zhou's thoughtful expression, Zhang Wu continued to explain with some indignation: "You know what, junior Fang Zhou?"
My ability to see through the unspoken rules behind these military academies was entirely due to a late-night conversation with a good friend who was studying at Longcheng Military Academy.
He is similar to me, with similar talents, and has awakened the ordinary warrior profession.
Like me, I barely managed to squeeze into the ranks of seed trainees, but I always ended up at the back of the group.
However, enviably, he recently received definite news.
He just needs to wait a few more weeks, and then it will be his turn to obtain the rare and precious materials of the corresponding attributes.
At that time, he will be able to unload the burden on his heart and devote himself wholeheartedly to the battle to break through the bottleneck, launching a final sprint towards the Black Iron realm.
Zhang Wu's voice gradually lowered, and a barely perceptible hint of envy flashed in his eyes.
He took a deep breath and continued, "For the vast majority of military academy students, since their own strength is still immature and their contribution points are not abundant enough, there is actually no essential difference in which military academy they are in."
But for those of us on the fringes of the elite trainees, possessing some talent yet always remaining outside the top tier, the impact of different military academy environments is vastly different.
As for you, Fangzhou, you are a true genius, a prodigy, a once-in-a-century talent.
This gap will only become more pronounced in you over time.
Zhang Wu's words were filled with profound emotion.
"Although our Haicheng Military Academy has done everything in its power to provide unprecedented resources and support for your growth."
They even went so far as to break with convention and open a green channel for you, granting you an unprecedented 30% discount on redemption rights.
However, even so, some extremely rare resources were still beyond the capabilities of Haicheng Military Academy.
Unless, of course, Haicheng Military Academy can improve its ranking to a new level in the upcoming recruit skills competition.
If this is the case, all military academy students, including you and me, will enjoy unprecedented benefits and resources.
Our path of spiritual practice will therefore become smoother.
Fangzhou listened silently as Zhang Wu recounted the significant differences between military academies of different rankings.
The ace takes turns sitting, and this year it's my turn.
Longcheng Military Academy has long held a dominant position, but times are changing and heroes are changing.
Now, it's time for Haicheng Military Academy to take center stage and sit on the throne of the number one military academy.
Before long, I will be able to break through the threshold of apprenticeship and become the strongest among this year's new recruits at the military academy.
Among all the new recruits in this year's military academy in the entire Longxia Federation, there should be no second apprentice who can rival him.
This unique strength gave Ark unparalleled confidence.
After thinking for a moment, Fang Zhou's gaze fell on Zhang Wu, and he asked with some curiosity, "Senior Brother Zhang Wu, I have heard about that space fragment called the [Forest of Nature] and the flower elf race that lives in it, but I always feel that it is difficult to see its true appearance."
Could you tell me more about their specific details?
Zhang Wu put down the Evergreen Fruit in his hand and said, "Junior Brother Fangzhou, you should know that I have been fortunate enough to establish a deep friendship with the Flower Elf tribe in the Forest of Nature."
They are a group of pure souls.
Love nature, cherish peace, and live a life free from conflict.
I only wish to protect my own pure land, like the purest pearl in the world.
"In fact," Zhang Wu continued, "the Flower Fairy Queen recently gathered her people and redrew the map of the Forest of Nature."
This map is not only extremely detailed, but also the latest version, recording the changes and secrets of most corners of the forest.
"Fangzhou, if you'd like, I'd be happy to share this valuable information with you."
Upon hearing this, Fang Zhou felt a surge of warmth in his heart.
He nodded his thanks, and said with a sincere yet slightly self-deprecating smile, "Thank you very much, Senior Brother Zhang Wu."
Although I, as a necromancer, may not be warmly welcomed by those nature-loving flower fairies, I still have a strong interest in such a magical place as the Forest of Nature.
If I have the opportunity, even just to observe from afar, it would greatly enrich my knowledge and broaden my horizons.
While operating his personal terminal to send Fangzhou a detailed report about the Forest of Nature, Zhang Wu said with a smile, "Junior Fangzhou, there's no need to worry."
Our Haicheng Military Academy has established a deep friendship with the flower fairies of the Forest of Nature.
These flower fairies, as guardians of this forest, promise not to harm anyone wearing our military academy badge.
They are naturally lawful and kind, and have an instinctive aversion to negative energy.
However, they also possess extraordinary wisdom, enabling them to distinguish right from wrong and understand behavioral norms in different situations.
Zhang Wu looked up, caught Fang Zhou's somewhat puzzled eyes, smiled slightly, and continued to explain: "In my interactions with the Flower Fairy Clan, I gained a deeper understanding of the secrets of the Forest of Nature."
Most of this space fragment has been perfectly integrated with our blue planet, forming a stable passage that allows people to freely enter and exit, and feel the breath of nature.
However, beneath this tranquil exterior lurks a danger that cannot be ignored.
In some dark corners of the forest, there are gaps in space that are not completely sealed off.
From these cracks, chaotic and evil monsters occasionally leap out, attempting to disrupt the harmony of this sanctuary.
"Although these monsters have limited energy levels, mostly at the apprentice level, each encounter could bring unbearable losses for a race like the flower fairies, which are inherently weak."
Zhang Wu's voice carried a hint of heaviness. "Once, they relied on the protection of powerful natural creatures such as Emerald Dragons, Chimeras, and Unicorns to enjoy peace."
But as the once stable space collapsed into a small fragment, this small group of flower fairies has completely lost the presence of their guardians.
Therefore, they had to seek new allies.
Our Haicheng Military Academy, being part of the Lawful Good faction, became their beacon of hope, shouldering the heavy responsibility of protecting the Natural Forest.
"According to the alliance between the two forces, we, as members of the Haicheng Military Academy, will fight alongside the Flower Fairies to resist the evil forces that attempt to destroy this natural sanctuary."
After Fang Zhou finished digesting this secret information, Zhang Wu felt the powerful energy fluctuations emanating from Fang Zhou's body. His eyes were filled with admiration and respect, and he couldn't help but say, "Junior Brother Fang Zhou, I also asked Liu Diewu about you."
Your combat prowess is so strong that it is unparalleled and truly awe-inspiring.
To be frank, although you are still in the middle of the apprentice hierarchy, I have already reached the upper level.
But when I learned about your series of brilliant achievements, I had no doubts whatsoever.
You are absolutely capable of easily defeating an opponent like me.
In such a perilous era, for a military academy cadet as powerful as you, junior Fangzhou, the flower fairy tribes probably wouldn't even have time to send out welcome or invitations, let alone harbor any thoughts of rejection.
Upon hearing Zhang Wu's words, a flash of understanding appeared in Fang Zhou's eyes.
The flower fairy's situation might be worse than he had imagined.
They desperately needed powerful combat strength to sustain them, so much so that they didn't care about the strength attributes of the newcomers.
Fangzhou nodded slightly, making this crucial information a lasting memory.
Deep down, he was already plotting how to use this opportunity to obtain things like [Moonlight Spring Water] from the flower fairies.
These valuable resources provide more leverage for future battles.
Just then, Zhang Wu suddenly slapped his head, looking as if he had just realized something.
"Oh dear, the reason I rushed back to Haicheng Military Academy from the Forest of Nature was to exchange that Evergreen Fruit with you."
I'm so excited and thrilled that the transaction is now complete.
For a moment, I almost forgot the task the Flower Fairy Queen had entrusted to me.
"Fangzhou, now that I've met you, it means I can begin to handle the task given to me by the Flower Fairy Queen."
Fang Zhou stared at Zhang Wu with some doubt, but before he could ask, Zhang Wu slowly took out a pale pink petal from his pocket.
The petals looked exceptionally delicate in the sunlight, like dewdrops just beginning to bloom at dawn.
Zhang Wu handed the petal to Fang Zhou. Seeing the confusion in Fang Zhou's eyes, he quickly explained, "This petal..."
It is a keepsake given to me by the Flower Fairy Queen.
After learning that I was going back to the military academy in Haicheng, she specially gave me ten of these petals.
She implored me to find and recruit ten brave and skilled warriors for the flower fairy clan to help them resist the impending invasion of monsters.
These petals are the credentials I use to identify those outstanding and trustworthy cadets at the Haicheng Military Academy.
Those who possess the petal token will receive a warm welcome and unparalleled courtesy from the flower fairies once they step into the realm of the Forest of Nature.
If you can help them eliminate the monsters' invasion and restore the Forest of Nature to its former tranquility and peace, they are willing to pay any price, even their most precious treasures, to express their gratitude to the warriors.
Fang Zhou solemnly accepted the flower petals and promised Zhang Wu, "Don't worry, Senior Brother Zhang Wu."
Now that I have accepted this petal, I will definitely find an opportunity to visit the Forest of Nature before I advance to the Black Iron level.
Even if we can't completely eliminate the threat to the flower fairy race, we can at least hunt down a few more monsters.
After thinking for a moment, he asked with some doubt, "Senior Brother Zhang Wu, I've heard that the seed students in your second year are basically already apprentices who have risen to higher positions."
Even more impressively, some have already entered the hall of fame of Iron-level professionals.
With your exceptional strength, are you really incapable of completely eradicating the monsters' intrusion and restoring a peaceful home for the flower fairies?
Upon hearing this, Zhang Wu shook his head slightly, a complex expression flashing in his eyes.
"Junior Brother Fangzhou, the answer to this question is not so simple."
He slowly began to explain, "Indeed, we have organized several hunting expeditions against the scattered monsters in the Forest of Nature, and each one has yielded remarkable results."
Those lowly demons that dared to invade were all killed in our hands.
The edge of the forest is relatively safe.
However, the real challenge lies hidden deep within the heart of the forest.
"In that dark and dense depth, there exist several mysterious and unpredictable spatial rifts."
They seem to be a bridge between the natural forest and the mythical world, connecting two very different worlds.
These cracks, due to the limitations of spatial ripples and energy levels, prevent more powerful monsters from crossing over and protect the Forest of Nature from more severe invasions.
However, this is also a double-edged sword.
Because the same laws also bind us.
This makes it impossible for even the strongest warriors from Haicheng Military Academy, who possess the power to sweep through armies, to easily cross these cracks and penetrate deep within them, thus preventing the Flower Fairy from completely eliminating this persistent threat.
All we can do is continue to issue missions and mobilization orders without damaging the fragile spatial structure of the natural forest.
The cadets were encouraged to go and aid the flower fairies, defending them against the monsters that occasionally seeped out from the cracks.
Then, Zhang Wu turned his gaze to Fang Zhou, his eyes sparkling with admiration and anticipation.
"Junior Brother Fangzhou, you don't need to worry."
Your strength and potential are evident to everyone at the military academy.
Once the military academy decides to open the mission of guarding the Forest of Nature to first-year cadets, you will undoubtedly be one of the first chosen warriors.
"Moreover," he smiled slightly, adding, "given your extraordinary combat prowess, those flower fairies might consider you a special friend and be willing to gift you precious Moon Spring water."
"The Forest of Nature, this fragment of space torn from the mythical world, is not merely a battlefield fraught with danger."
It is also a treasure trove containing countless natural resources.
Zhang Wu's voice revealed an infinite longing for the natural forest.
"Although due to the limitations of spatial frequency, it is not possible to accommodate a large number of Blue Star professionals at the same time."
But every student fortunate enough to secure a spot left with a sense of immense joy and accomplishment.
Fang Zhou nodded slightly, his eyes gleaming with eager anticipation.
As first-year students at Haicheng Military Academy, their awakening had only taken a few months.
Even among the top 100 seeded students, their strength and combat ability are still immature; their feathers are not yet fully grown, and their wings are still tender.
It is not yet fully grown.
Haicheng Military Academy was well aware of this, and therefore never opened the door to combat missions for them.
However, Fang Zhou was confident that, with his own strength and extraordinary talent, it wouldn't be long before he could rival Gu Yueyuan.
Liu Diewu, Zhang Wu, and other second-year students went to take on various combat missions to earn cultivation resources and contribution points.
As his thoughts drifted, Fang Zhou asked with some curiosity, "Senior Brother Zhang Wu, since the Forest of Nature is fraught with danger, why don't the higher-ups at Haicheng Military Academy bring these fragile flower fairies to Blue Star and settle them in our military academy?"
"In our military academy, we should be able to find a haven where the flower fairies can live in peace, far removed from the turmoil of war."
Faced with Fang Zhou's question, Zhang Wu slowly shook his head, a hint of helplessness in his eyes.
"The situation is far more complicated than I imagined," he began. "The military academy instructors asked me to convey this message to the Flower Fairy Queen."
They were advised to abandon the Forest of Nature and migrate to Earth.
We promise to create a new home for them, a place brimming with natural energy, a paradise where the Flower Fairy race can thrive.
However, the Flower Fairy Queen politely declined our offer.
"Why is that?" Fang Zhou asked, puzzled, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
Zhang Wu explained, "There are many reasons, but the most crucial one concerns the life source of the Flower Fairy race—the Moon Spring."
This spring water is not only the nectar that nourishes the flower fairies, but also the key to maintaining the ecological balance of the entire natural forest.
It cannot be easily moved; its spring has taken deep root in this unique spatial fragment of the Forest of Nature, becoming one with it, and cannot be completely moved away in the short term.
Even though the Flower Fairy Queen longed to lead her people away from the shadow of the monsters, she could not abandon this source of life.
Currently, the military academy's think tank is working hard to find a way to relocate the Moon Spring without damaging it, thus ensuring the survival and reproduction of the Flower Fairy race.
Before this, in order to protect the source of life, the flower fairies could only stay in the natural forest and could not easily leave, even if it meant enduring more danger and challenges.