At around eight o'clock in the evening, Cheng Lin finally returned to his temporary room in the hotel.
Cao Wei seemed to be competing with herself and ate her meal with all her might.
Not to mention, probably because her physical fitness had been strengthened due to her transformation, her appetite was surprisingly large, and she ate far more than Cheng Lin expected.
But it's just a fast food restaurant, so no matter how much you eat, it won't bankrupt Cheng Lin.
In the end, the little girl's belly was so full that she could hardly walk, but Cheng Lin carried her back to her residence.
There was also a small episode in the meantime.
When I carried it back, I saw the head teacher, Li Lu, looking very worried at the door.
When he saw Cheng Lin appear, he glared at him fiercely and snatched Cao Wei back, which made him feel very uncomfortable and felt a little guilty for no reason.
When he opened the door to the room, he saw Fu Zhongting sitting cross-legged on the bed meditating.
Hearing the sound of the door opening, he opened his eyelids and said, "You're back?"
"You're back, how's it going? What's there for dinner?"
Cheng Lin twisted his neck tiredly and unbuttoned his shirt.
"It's okay, just one bite will be enough. What about you? And that little girl?" Fu Zhongting asked narrowly.
"A meal at a roadside fast food restaurant cost me more than four hundred."
After hearing this, Fu Zhongting was startled at first, and then showed an expression of disbelief:
"Can a fast food restaurant eat so much? Can you make up a credible price?"
Cheng Lin shrugged, his tone helpless:
"Why did I lie to you... By the way, did you know that there are foreign reporters coming here?"
He has always been obsessed with Evelin and the others, and has been thinking about this matter.
It stands to reason that it is normal for them to come over. After all, there are not many such projections appearing on the border... Especially since it involves the two giants in the world... it is natural for the Western world to be concerned.
But Cheng Lin always felt that something was not quite right.
"reporter?"
Fu Zhongting was sitting cross-legged on the bed, wearing a tank top and shorts, looking like an online yoga master.
Hearing this, two faint eyebrows furrowed, making a reminiscence gesture:
"It seems that there is such a thing. When we came back from dinner, we saw a group of people from a distance, with long guns and short guns, heading towards the leaders of the Tenth Academy and Xing Hong. However, the distance was too far and we didn't look carefully. What's wrong?
?”
"It's okay, I'm just curious."
Cheng Lin smiled and didn't explain much.
Taking off his coat, he slowly walked to the window, opened the curtains, and soft light shone into the city outside.
The river in the distance was as black as jade.
In the sky.
The image of the "mainland" exuding a faint brilliance became increasingly clear.
"At this speed, do you think tomorrow will be solidified?"
Cheng Lin suddenly asked.
Fu Zhongting slowly exhaled a puff of white air and said, "I think it's a close call."
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…
A night of silence.
The next morning, Xing Hong held another meeting, added some details, and emphasized discipline again, and then people from the Tenth Academy began to distribute equipment to the students.
A standard backpack contains compressed biscuits, energy bars and other foods, which are stored according to two days' worth of food.
One standard alloy weapon, you can choose to use it or not.
Those who can participate are all elites from major academies, and they basically have their own weapons that they are accustomed to using, so not many use standard weapons, and at most they are only used as backup.
Simple ropes, net bags, searchlights and other practical gadgets.
Flares and a signal gun representing different meanings.
And the most important parachute bag, which is standard... After so many explorations, humans have figured out basic experience.
The rest is up to the practitioners themselves.
"Safety comes first! Never take risks alone! The risk assessment of this projection is not high, but no one can tell the specific situation.
I know that many of you have already had many exploration experiences, but don’t rush in easily.
Be cautious! Do you understand? Be cautious!
Under the premise of ensuring basic safety, explore as quickly as possible, obtain valuable information and items, and head towards the center of the projection area.
According to past experience, the central area must have the highest value.
But the risk level is also probably the highest!
Did you hear that clearly?"
In the conference room, Xing Hong lectured again.
Hundreds of students shouted in unison: "Listen clearly!"
"Okay, then everyone will go back and rest according to the divided teams, wait for the projection to solidify, and set off immediately!"
…
At about three o'clock in the afternoon, with a loud thunder-like sound in the sky, the projection continent floating in the sky finally broke away from the state of "between existence and non-existence" and became official.
for reality.
Elite students from more than 20 academies across the country also gathered at the same time, boarded the prepared helicopter, and flew high into the sky amidst the roar of the propellers.
"Rumble..."
After getting into the helicopter and sitting down, Cheng Lin stabilized his body in the small cabin and immediately felt a vibration underneath him.
The propellers stirred up airflow and dust, and the buildings on the ground gradually shrank.
The higher you fly, the stronger the wind becomes.
Cheng Lin and the others kept their mouths shut. Finally, after about 2 or 3 minutes, he felt the wind suddenly decrease.
In his perception, the helicopter seemed to have passed through an invisible "membrane" and entered a gentle area.
"We're entering projection."
He judged based on experience.
Immediately, after a while, the plane was suspended in mid-air, and the door opened suddenly.
The instructor glanced outside and then made an OK gesture to them amid the roar.
Cheng Lin took the lead in nodding, stood up, walked over and looked down, he saw that the plane was only ten meters above the ground.
This is not a problem for the students participating in the exploration.
Even if you are not a physical cultivator, as your cultivation level increases and your physical quality improves, your legs will be numb for a while at this height.
"gone!"
Cheng Lin waved back, jumped out suddenly, and landed on the ground in the blink of an eye.
When he looked up, he saw several other companions jumping down one after another.
Some began to slow down in the air, some fell like cannonballs, leaving two shoe prints on the ground, and some simply flicked on the spot to eliminate the impact force, and all landed smoothly.
…
"Boom."
Feeling the sound of the helicopter above his head gradually fade away, Cheng Lin gathered his mind and began to look around.
This place is located on the edge of the projection and is also in a forest.
To be precise, it is a rocky surface in the forest.
It's relatively open here and has a better view.
Before jumping off the plane, Cheng Lin took a quick look and found that the projection was not just about the "Cemetery" island, but also included an area around the island.
In other words, if the geology had not changed, his current location should be the "Southern Continent".
Further ahead you will see the endless sea.
And that cemetery.
This terrain means that one side of the entire floating land is the ocean, and because the land is not a regular straight line, half of it is occupied by each of the two countries.
"Looking at the map, this is where we are now."
Fu Zhongting held a map in his hand.
This is an aerial survey and each team has a copy.
However, due to psychic interference, there is no way to use the compass here, so the map is only for reference.
Feel the hardness of the rocky wasteland beneath your feet.
Cheng Lin looked at the surrounding woods.
The whole person seemed to have returned to the time when he and Sun Xiao entered the primeval forest in Ningcheng.
"There is no need to leave in a hurry. Let's check our own status first, Zhu Sha? Can you judge the surrounding situation?"
Cheng Lin looked around at everyone and said.
Talking room.
He silently closed his "hazy eyes".
As the "only" perception monk in the team, Zhu Sha was very conscientious. Hearing this, he immediately activated his powers and looked around. Uneasy, he condensed his mental power into a bundle and explored the forest.
explain:
"There is no danger nearby, but the concentration of spiritual energy here is not low. As expected, there will definitely be alienated beasts."
Cheng Lin nodded.
Didn't speak immediately.
I just looked at the green trees around me with some emotion.
Since there is spiritual energy here, it means that the Age of Dharma Ending has ended.
"That's good. According to the map, we should go in this direction. This is obviously a deserted mountain. Don't relax. Now I will tell you where to stand, and then everyone will push forward together."
Before setting off, the entire team of seven people had already made a plan.
The abilities of the entire team will be very balanced.
Cheng Lin looked around at everyone and said:
"Fu Zhongting's ability can control the air. After being promoted, he has stronger control in this aspect. He has both 'control' and 'output'. He is suitable for standing in the front and middle position of the team, responsible for front control and left and right support. Is that okay?"
Fu Zhongting smiled and said, "No problem."
"Xie Qingke controls the ice element. His third-level ability enhances his offensive capabilities and comes with a 'freeze' effect. He is a pretty good mage unit. He stands at the back left of Fu Zhongting and is mainly responsible for taking the lead."
Cheng Lin continued.
Xie Qingke said nothing, just pursed his lips and walked to the corresponding position neatly.
"Xiao Ningyu is responsible for the treatment, standing in the middle and back position."
Xiao Ningyu walked over quietly after hearing this.
"Zhu Sha's ability is perception. His third-level ability can explore straight lines. He stands in the middle and back position and is mainly responsible for early warning."
"give it to me."
Zhu Sha said with some excitement.
"Zhang Dan is from the elemental system, the main flame, and has strong attack power. He stands on the right side of Ning Yu and is responsible for continuous output. Liu Jiji is from the physical system. His ability is petrification. He has strong defense and load-bearing power. Please work harder and stand in front. No problem.
?”
Cheng Lin looked at the last two companions again.
These two people had gone to No. 16 Spiritual Land for training with him before, and they were relatively familiar with each other.
However, the relationship is not as close as the previous ones, so Cheng Lin's tone is more polite.
Zhang Dan and Liu Jiji both smiled and nodded: "No problem."
Immediately, everyone took their positions.
In this way, the basic formation of six people is completed.
Suddenly, Xiao Ningyu, who was standing in the middle, blinked with big eyes and said:
"Cheng Lin, what position are you responsible for?"
"Me?"
After hearing this, Cheng Lin shook his right hand and held the blue-edged dagger he had exchanged in his palm. At the same time, he tightened the strap of his backpack. He looked at everyone and said with a smile:
"I have a comprehensive ability. You can just think of me as a forward assassin."