Departure! The Elf Royal Court!

Chapter 103 Departure! The Elf Royal Court!

Two days later, at the main gate of Qiming Beast Taming Academy.

All the students of Class 3 of the Combat Department gathered here, each wearing the same lightweight field combat uniforms that were uniformly distributed. The uniforms were made of special materials and had a certain degree of protection and environmental adaptability.

Each person carried a bulging outdoor backpack on their back, filled with survival supplies, basic medicines, energy cubes, and some personal items.

On their young faces, excitement, anticipation, and nervousness intertwined, and the air was filled with restlessness and longing.

Lin Chen was also in the crowd. He adjusted his backpack. Although the weight was almost zero for his current physical condition, it still felt like a burden: "If only I could put my luggage directly into my beast taming space—or at least contract a space-type pet beast."

He imagined the convenience of being able to take or store items from thin air with just a thought, and couldn't help but yearn for it.

But he quickly shook his head, dismissing the unrealistic idea.

Space-type pets are even rarer than dragon-type pets, making them arguably the rarest type in the world.

Regardless of its potential, any space-type pet is worth astronomical figures, and is often in short supply, monopolized by major forces and top experts.

For ordinary beast tamers, and even for the vast majority of elite beast tamers, that is an unattainable dream.

At the front of the line, a tall, thin middle-aged man was standing there.

He has an ordinary appearance and would be hard to spot in a crowd, but he always has a friendly smile on his face and bright eyes.

He was the teacher leading the third class's field trip. His name was Chen Shi, a simple and unpretentious name, just like him.

"Ahem." Chen Shi cleared his throat, his voice not loud, but clearly reaching everyone's ears, "Is everyone here? I'd like to emphasize a few more points."

"This field training will last for five days. The location is in the outer area of ​​the Elven Royal Court, outside the Northern Territory. Although it is only the outer area, there are still dangers, so everyone must be on high alert."

"Besides me, your teaching assistant, senior student Han Jiayue, will also be with you throughout the process."

He pointed to Han Jiayue standing next to him. Han Jiayue was also dressed in a neat outdoor outfit today. She nodded to the younger students with a serious expression.

"In addition, the college has arranged for two senior students to accompany and assist you. They are Zhao Gang and Sun Xiaoyu." Chen Shi then pointed to a man and a woman behind him.

The boy was tall and strong with a resolute face; the girl had short, neat hair and bright eyes. Both of them nodded to the new students.

"If you encounter any problems or difficulties on the road, besides asking me, you can also consult the other three. But remember, your safety is primarily your own responsibility."

Chen Shi's gaze swept over the young faces as he continued, "You've all had basic wilderness survival training, and the secret realm of the freshman competition gave you a first glimpse into the harshness of the wild. This time, it's the real wilderness, with no safe zones and no teleportation arrays for easy exit. You'll have to rely on your own observation, judgment, and response."

Hearing this, Zhou Ming nudged Lin Chen with his elbow and whispered, "Brother Chen, to be honest, I think you are the biggest danger to these wild animals."

Mr. Chen's ears seemed to be particularly sharp. He straightened his face, his gaze instantly and accurately locking onto Zhou Ming, and said in a serious tone: "Some students shouldn't think that just because they have powerful connections, they can rest easy."

"This practical experience will include specially designed independent activities, and I will grade each of you based on your performance in these activities. This score will be included in your practical assessment grade for this semester, so don't always rely on others; you'll have to rely on yourself when it matters!"

Then, he turned his gaze to Lin Chen, his tone softening slightly: "Lin Chen, you too. I know you're very capable, but the purpose of this exercise is to train everyone. Unless it's a life-or-death emergency, don't easily offer help to other students, understand?"

Lin Chen nodded calmly: "Understood, Teacher Chen."

Chen Shi then looked at Zhou Ming, who looked sullen, and said earnestly, "As for Zhou Ming, I don't have high expectations for you—"

"Live well and come back intact, that's how you meet the standard."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Ming's shoulders slumped, and he replied weakly and listlessly, "Okay." The surrounding classmates let out a low chuckle, which eased the tense atmosphere considerably.

Chen Shi smiled and waved his hand, "Alright, we'll talk about what we need to say on the way."

"Let's go!"

"oh--!"

Amidst excited cheers, the students boarded several large aerial mounts—the Cloud-Winged Giant Rocs—arranged by the academy in an orderly fashion.

A moment later, the three giant roc wings spread their broad wings at the same time, soared into the sky, and flew towards the northeast in the morning breeze.

The scenery of Qiming Beast Taming Academy beneath them rapidly shrank.

The giant roc with cloud wings maintained a steady speed, soaring over vast farmlands, winding rivers, and rolling green hills.

As you continue north, the terrain becomes rugged, the vegetation grows denser, and vast expanses of green come into view.

Zhou Ming sat next to Lin Chen, watching the rapidly receding and constantly changing scenery below. After a while, he said to Lin Chen, "Brother Chen, to be honest, I'm a little nervous."

Lin Chen glanced at him: "It's normal to be nervous the first time."

Zhou Ming shook his head, his tone somewhat complicated: "That's not entirely the reason."

He paused, as if organizing his thoughts: "Brother Chen, look, the first time I went to the Broken Mountain Range for training, I encountered those ghostly things."

"In the second freshman competition, I was chased down by that Molten Armor Dragon Lizard again."

"The third time, I went to the wasteland with you, and ended up getting involved in a battle between two major pet beast clans."

He counted on his fingers, then sighed heavily: "Although we escaped unscathed each time, this time we're going to the outside of the Wall of Eternal Night, and the danger level is much higher."

"I have a bad feeling about this. Do you think we might encounter some kind of earth-shattering accident?"

Lin Chen's eyelids twitched as she listened, and she gave him a sidelong glance, annoyed: "Shut your jinxed mouth."

Zhou Ming shrank his neck and obediently shut his mouth.

The flight lasted for several hours.

After the initial novelty wore off, most students began to feel tired and bored, and many started to close their eyes and meditate or talk quietly.

Lin Chen also adjusted his breathing and entered a shallow meditation.

Around noon, Chen Shi, who had been resting with his eyes closed, opened them, stood up, and announced loudly, "We've arrived. Prepare for landing."

Everyone perked up, opened their eyes, and eagerly looked ahead.

But when they saw the scene before them, everyone was stunned, their pupils dilated involuntarily, and their faces were filled with shock.

On the earth, a colossal shadow, as majestic as a mountain and stretching for an unknown distance, loomed between heaven and earth like a mythical barrier separating the two worlds!

That was a wall.

A super wall, over a hundred meters high, entirely constructed from some kind of dark gray to black giant stone.

The Wall of Eternal Night stands tall on the vast land, stretching endlessly to the left and right, as if extending to the two extremes of the world.

The surface of the city wall is not smooth, but covered with traces of countless years and battles: deep claw marks, scorched black, huge impact dents, and some dim ancient runes that still emit faint energy fluctuations.

A desolate yet profound aura, mixed with a strong sense of iron and blood and a chilling intent, swept over everyone who saw it for the first time, making them feel a tremor of fear and insignificance from the depths of their souls.

"This—this is—" a student murmured, his eyes glazed over.

Standing atop the giant roc with cloud wings, Chen Shi gazed at the Wall of Eternal Night, his voice sounding particularly solemn in the wind: "That's right, this is the northern barrier of our Eastern Empire Federation—the Wall of Eternal Night."

"It is more than just a wall. It is our guardian, an iron defense line built with the blood and lives of countless predecessors."

"For thousands of years, it has protected the millions of people inside the walls from countless attacks and disturbances by wild beasts from beyond the North."

Chen Shi's voice was not impassioned, but it carried a heavy weight that struck the hearts of everyone present.

As the students gazed at the colossal wall that seemed to connect heaven and earth, their initial excitement and restlessness gradually subsided. They spoke in hushed tones, their voices filled with emotion.

The giant roc with cloud wings slowly descended and finally landed smoothly on a specially carved-out stone platform in front of the Wall of Eternal Night.

The platform was polished smooth, and all kinds of flying pets and mounts were parked on it. People came and went, but the order was well maintained.

As they landed on the ground and looked up at the Wall of Eternal Night up close, the feeling of its towering grandeur and imposing weight became even stronger.

The walls were so high they seemed to pierce the clouds; their thickness was immeasurable; and on top of them, one could vaguely see the outlines of small fortresses and watchtowers, as well as the figures of patrolling beasts.

At the foot of the city wall is a road also paved with huge stones.

On the road, beast tamers could be seen coming and going from time to time, either in groups or alone.

Most of them looked travel-worn, wary, or exhausted; they were clearly beast tamers about to cross the city walls.

On both sides of the road, a military beast tamer stood upright at intervals.

They stood tall and straight like pine trees, their expressions stern, their eyes scanning everyone who passed by like hawks.

Beside each military beastmaster, a magnificent and proud royal griffin sat quietly.

They possess the body and claws of a lion, the head, wings, and sharp eyes of an eagle, and are covered in golden-brown feathers that shimmer in the sunset, exuding a powerful and majestic aura.

Race Name: Royal Griffin

[Attribute: Wind, Normal]

[Race Rank: High Elite]

"Let's go register." Chen Shi called to the students who were shocked by the scene before them and led them to the nearest registration point.

As he walked, he explained in a low voice, "The procedures for entering and exiting the Wall of Eternal Night are extremely strict. Whether entering or exiting, one must have their identity information verified at a registration point set up by the military."

"If there is any error in the information, or if any anomalies are detected, they have the right to immediately take forceful control and kill the suspects. So, behave yourselves, answer the questions directly, don't look around, and don't make any unnecessary movements."

Upon hearing this, the students were filled with awe and nodded in unison, cautiously following Chen Shi to a military beast tamer with a cold and stern expression.

Under the sharp gaze of the other party, they presented their student IDs and practical task sheets one by one, and underwent a mental energy fluctuation verification.

The royal griffin's cold, hawk-like eyes were fixed on everyone throughout, creating an immense, invisible pressure.

The registration process went smoothly, and all student information was correct.

Chen Shi seemed to know this military beast tamer. After a brief exchange, the man nodded, indicating that he could proceed.

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief and followed Chen Shi to the foot of the city wall.

However, upon closer inspection, they were puzzled.

Ahead was a massive, seamless wall of bricks, with no trace of any structure resembling a city gate.

"Master Chen, where is the door?" a student couldn't help but ask.

Chen Shi smiled, offered no explanation, and walked straight to a wall that looked no different from the other bricks. He reached out and casually stroked the slightly recessed ancient patterns on the brick.

"The door is right here."

In a moment, a ripple of water suddenly appeared on the surface of the wall brick, and Chen Shi's figure disappeared silently into the wall as if he had submerged in water.

"Is this a portal?" the students exclaimed in realization.

"Don't just stand there, come one by one." Senior Han Jiayue also stepped forward, her figure disappearing into the ripples.

The students then realized what was happening and stepped forward one by one to reach out and touch the cold brick wall.

Lin Chen was also in the group. When his fingers touched the wall bricks, Wu Jueshi felt a cool touch on his fingertips. Then, an irresistible spatial force instantly enveloped him.

The scene before my eyes blurred for a moment, as if I had passed through a brief, silvery-white passage, almost exactly the same feeling as when I entered the secret realm.

The feeling of weightlessness lasted only a moment.

A moment later, Lin Chen felt his feet become firm again and opened his eyes.

The world before my eyes was instantly filled with boundless green.

Countless ancient trees, some several meters or even over a meter tall, rise from the ground, their canopies forming a boundless green dome.

These trees are quite different in appearance from the common trees in Donghuang. Their trunks are thick and gnarled, covered with thick moss and winding vines.

Sunlight filters through the gaps in the branches and leaves, forming bright beams of light that cast dappled shadows in the forest, which is shrouded in a light green mist.

A gust of wind swept through the forest, causing thousands of leaves to sway and rustle, the sound stretching from near to far, seemingly bringing the shrubbery to life and transforming it into a flowing green ocean.

The wind carries the fragrance of earth, the freshness of grass and trees, the sweet scent of flowers, and a hint of indescribable natural charm, which invigorates the spirit.

Behind them, the towering Wall of Eternal Night still stands.

Chen Shi's voice rang out at the right moment, pulling everyone back from their daze: "Stop spacing out, the Mo Ling Royal Court is just ahead."

"This will be the first pet kingdom you encounter in your career as beast tamers."

"Let us enter the kingdom of Moring."