72: Chapter 72 Agree

Qin Chuan was stunned.

"Can't you do it?"

Jiang Ruoxue nodded.

"The First Safe Zone does indeed possess the best resources in the Federation, but the routes between other Safe Zones and the First Safe Zone are not completely unobstructed."

"Although the Human Federation appears unified today, in reality, all the Safe Zones are more like giant, independently existing cities, separated by vast dangerous areas."

She looked up at the towering alloy ramparts in the distance, her voice calm.

"After the Dimensional Invasion a hundred years ago, most areas of Blue Star have fallen."

"Cities have turned into ruins, the wilderness is occupied by monsters, and many places still have fixed Dungeon entrances. Those Dungeons do not move, yet they continuously release monsters."

Qin Chuan listened, dumbfounded. Although he had learned about these things in books, it was far less intuitive than how Jiang Ruoxue explained it.

"So, there is very little communication between the various Safe Zones?"

"That's right."

Jiang Ruoxue continued.

"Material transport and personnel travel both require escorts by high-level Awakened. The costs are extremely high, and the dangers are also extremely high."

"Especially for young Awakened; their strength is limited, and once they leave a Safe Zone, they could encounter attacks from high-level monsters at any time."

Qin Chuan scratched his head.

"I see. That is indeed quite dangerous."

However, Jiang Ruoxue shook her head.

"That is not the main reason. The real reason the Federation has hesitated to hold a global training camp for so long is the Void Cult."

Upon hearing these four words, the expressions of the group shifted slightly.

"I've heard of them. The train attack incident in the 3rd Safe Zone last year seems to have been their doing."

Shen Xin said indignantly, "We've heard about the bad things the Void Cult organization has done on the news, but what is their motive?"

"The Void Cult is the greatest malignancy in the entire Human Federation. They believe that the world will eventually return to nothingness, and they consider the Dimensional Invasion to be fate."

"Humanity should not resist, and certainly should not try to reclaim the world. Therefore, the thing they love to do most is to destroy humanity's future."

Qin Chuan's expression turned ugly.

"Humanity is on the verge of extinction, and they are still helping those monsters?"

"Are they crazy?"

"They are indeed crazy."

Jiang Ruoxue said indifferently.

"Assassinating geniuses, orchestrating terrorist attacks, sabotaging city facilities, and infiltrating federal institutions."

"As long as something is beneficial to humanity, they will find ways to destroy it."

"Over the past few decades, the Federation has attempted to organize cross-regional training programs, but every single time, they have suffered severe blows."

"In the incident with the greatest losses, every single young Awakened on an entire transport ship died."

The air suddenly went quiet, and the smile on Qin Chuan's face disappeared.

Wiped out.

Two simple words were enough to explain the situation.

If this weren't the case, why would the Federation have delayed until today?

Qin Chuan asked, gritting his teeth.

"Then why have they decided to hold it now?"

Jiang Ruoxue thought for a few seconds before speaking slowly.

"I suspect it is because of the City of Hope."

The City of Hope is the hottest topic in the entire Human Federation recently, and it is also the greatest miracle in a hundred years.

"After the City of Hope was established, federal morale surged. This is the first time humanity has truly reclaimed land from monsters; its significance far exceeds that of just a single city."

"It represents that humanity has shifted from defense to counterattack. In this situation, the Federation needs more powerhouses and young geniuses capable of holding their own, so the global training camp has emerged."

At this point, Jiang Ruoxue paused.

"And there is another point: the City of Hope has just been established. A large number of the Federation's high-level powerhouses are stationed there, and the Void Cult will definitely be watching that place."

"Whether it's sabotaging construction or creating attacks, the City of Hope will become their primary target."

"By comparison, this is actually the safest time to hold a training camp."

Qin Chuan opened his mouth, and it took him a long time to squeeze out a sentence.

"So the Federation has thought through this much."

Jiang Ruoxue nodded lightly.

"Therefore, this opportunity is very rare; there might not be a second one for decades."

As her voice fell, the group fell silent; the air seemed to thicken with an indescribable gravity.

This was no longer an ordinary competition, nor was it simple training; it was a screening process for the entire Human Federation.

Those who could make it to the end would very likely become the true core force of the Federation in the future.

A moment later, Qin Chuan suddenly clenched his fists, and a smile reappeared on his face.

"Then what is there to hesitate about? Sign up! Even if I get eliminated, I have to go and see that batch of the strongest monsters in the entire Federation!"

Shen Xin also nodded lightly.

"Me too."

Subsequently, both of their gazes landed on Lin Yan.

"What about you, Boss?"

Lin Yan smiled.

His gaze turned toward the simulated sunset slowly descending in the distance.

"Since the stage has already been set, one must go up and see it, right?"

On the massive light screen in the center of the training base in the distance, the words 'Global Genius Training Camp' continued to shine with dazzling light.

And what no one knew was that with the issuance of this announcement, the Federation, which had been calm for several years, was about to welcome an unprecedented storm.

...

Outside the training base, the simulated sunset slowly descended, golden light spilling over both sides of the street.

After finishing the discussion, Qin Chuan and Shen Xin left first.

The news of the global training camp had just been announced, and they still needed to go back to prepare for registration.

Soon, only Lin Yan and Jiang Ruoxue remained by the street; the evening breeze blew past, carrying a faint floral scent in the air.

Jiang Ruoxue walked slowly in front with her hands behind her back.

As if forcing herself to find a topic, Jiang Ruoxue suddenly spoke.

"Are you planning to participate in the selection tournament?"

"Of course."

Lin Yan smiled.

"With such a big stage, I have to go and see it."

Jiang Ruoxue nodded, seemingly unsurprised; given the strength Lin Yan had displayed, it would be strange if he didn't participate.

The two walked forward along the street and finally arrived at a quiet restaurant.

This was a relatively famous restaurant near the training base, and many Core Class students would usually come here to dine. The waiter clearly recognized Jiang Ruoxue and quickly led the two into a private dining room.

The dishes were served one after another, and the two chatted sporadically about the training camp until the atmosphere gradually quieted down.

Jiang Ruoxue suddenly put down her chopsticks and said softly:

"By the way, the Jiang Family's invitation is still valid."

"It's not too late for you to regret it now."

After saying this, she laughed herself, clearly just making a casual joke.

In reality, she didn't hold much hope; Lin Yan's growth speed was too fast, so fast that even she couldn't quite fathom it.

A person like this was destined to stand at an extremely high position in the future and might not be willing to bind themselves to any particular family.

However, in the next second, Lin Yan put down his teacup and said calmly:

"I have considered it."

Jiang Ruoxue was slightly taken aback.

"What?"

"About joining the Jiang Family."

Lin Yan looked at her, his tone calm.

"I agree."