133: Permanent Cave Map

When Principal Zhang said, "It concerns everyone's lives,"

the students present all stiffened.

This was a bit too frightening.

How did a general knowledge class turn into a matter of life and death?

Principal Zhang slowly explained the key point: "I believe you all have noticed recently that earth's surface Caves are becoming more frequent."

"Within this period, the Sichuan West Permanent Dungeon has been attacked, the Shanhai Pass earth's surface Cave has rioted, and even Lingnan City, which has enjoyed good weather for years, has seen earth's surface Caves appear."

"According to the prediction of the National Geological Survey, earth's surface Caves will only become more frequent in the next few years, not less."

"Therefore, according to the instructions from the Martial Arts Management Bureau, all Martial Arts Universities nationwide require students who reach the Second-Rank Martial Artist Rank to enter the earth's surface Cave for training!"

As soon as these words were spoken,

all the students' faces turned pale with shock!

A few students, upon hearing this, broke out in a cold sweat.

It must be known that the earth's surface Cave is not a place for entertaining guests, having dinner, or going on an outing to relax.

It is full of dangers, a perilous situation.

Being careful and cautious is not enough; sometimes, people die without even knowing how!

The first rule of entering the earth's surface Cave: treat life and death as external matters!

To put it more aggressively: view life and death lightly, and if you're not convinced, then fight.

But how many Martial Artists can truly achieve this?

Especially most of the students present, their purpose in enrolling in a Martial Arts University was not to go into the earth's surface Cave, but to enjoy the treatment and benefits provided by the country.

They wanted to live better in society, have higher status, and enjoy endless glory and wealth.

But now, the Martial Arts Management Bureau actually required Second-Rank Martial Artists to enter the earth's surface Cave for training!

This was not training at all; this was a life-and-death escape challenge!

Some students immediately raised their hands, voicing their objections: "Principal Zhang, isn't this too unreasonable? We are still students. With this approach, if something unexpected happens in the earth's surface Cave, wouldn't it be a loss for the country?"

Principal Zhang's face held a smile with an unclear meaning:

"If possible, I would not wish to see you young people appear on the earth's surface Cave battlefield!"

"But now, the earth's surface Cave's offensive is fierce. As elites, as Martial Artists, you have the obligation and responsibility to go to the earth's surface Cave!"

"Responsibility… obligation… Perhaps you think this is not your responsibility, nor your task. You are all so young, but we are Martial Artists!"

"Remember, a Martial Artist means responsibility and obligation!"

Principal Zhang's words clearly conveyed the message.

The country's definition of a Martial Artist had changed.

It's not just about meeting attribute standards to be a Martial Artist.

Only a Martial Artist with responsibility and obligation is a true Martial Artist!

In the view of the Martial Arts Management Bureau, Martial Artists could be divided into social Martial Artists and combat Martial Artists.

But now, they are divided into external Martial Artists and earth's surface Cave Martial Artists!

Only those who fight their way into the earth's surface Cave are true heroes!

Most students were very unhappy, all believing that this batch of students was too unlucky.

Why didn't such troublesome things happen a few years ago?

A few years ago, Martial Artist students who were not admitted to Shencheng Martial Arts University could graduate directly.

They would get a Martial Artist identity, live comfortably in society, receive various benefits from the country, and as long as they didn't commit crimes, they wouldn't starve even if they just lay flat.

But now, the drastic change came too quickly.

Principal Zhang continued: "There is one more thing I need to emphasize: starting today, Second-Rank Martial Artists entering the earth's surface Cave for training is a mandatory graduation requirement. You can choose not to go, but your diploma will not state 'Martial Artist'!"

Boom!!!

Fatal.

Too fatal!

It must be known that only with a diploma issued by the school, registered with the Martial Arts Management Bureau, would the country provide monthly benefits.

Only then would the Martial Artist identity be marked on the ID card.

No matter where you go or what you do, you could cut in line, making things convenient and easy.

If you lose the words "Martial Artist,"

it means this schooling was in vain!

Although stronger than ordinary people in terms of strength, their identity would still be that of an ordinary person!

Shen Bei was thoughtful. The school was so strict in granting Martial Artist status.

Presumably, those in society who wanted to obtain Martial Artist status... must be panicking like dogs, right?

These ordinary people, eliminated from the Martial Arts Exam, after struggling in society for a period, relying on wealth to consume Medicinal Pills, could apply to the Martial Arts Management Bureau to become Martial Artists.

As long as they passed the test.

Of course, in terms of benefits, they were far inferior to students who graduated from a Martial Arts University.

Now that the school required students to go into the earth's surface Cave, social Martial Artists probably also had mandatory requirements.

Shen Bei could feel that the country was tightening its grip.

At this moment, the students erupted in discussions:

"This is too unreasonable!"

"Exactly, we came here to study, not to go into the earth's surface Cave!"

"Everything was peaceful, why this sudden change?"

"Those old guys from the Martial Arts Management Bureau and the Ministry of Education are really crazy, why are they messing with us?"

"Oh my god!"

...

Principal Zhang ignored the students' negative emotions, tapped the retractable stick in his hand, and said in a loud voice with clear syllables:

"Quiet!"

"No matter what you think or how you think, those who still want to possess Martial Artist status must comply with national directives."

"Now, everyone, focus your attention on the sandbox. You must remember the orientation, location, and route!"

Although the students quieted down, their faces were like those of little daughter in law (wives) who had been wronged, as if they had been bullied by a malicious mother-in-law, an unprincipled father-in-law, and a faithless husband.

The entire venue was filled with Yin Qi, and everyone was dispirited.

"This sandbox map is the map of the Luan County Permanent Dungeon."

"In reality, 'earth's surface Cave' is just a general term. We prefer to add a prefix because the various earth's surface Cave entrances in the country are not connected."

"Perhaps they are connected, but at least humans have not explored that deep. For so many years, no one has been able to go from one entrance to another earth's surface Cave entrance."

"The training earth's surface Cave assigned to us by the Ministry of Education is the Luan County Earth Cave."

Shen Bei listened carefully from the side.

From Principal Zhang's few words, one could imagine.

The earth's surface's surface and the interior of the earth's surface Cave are magnified completely out of proportion.

Otherwise, after so many years, even if one entered the earth's surface Cave from Sichuan West, one would have found the Luan County Earth Cave by following the direction.

It is evident that the Earth Cave World is unimaginably vast.

The map on this sandbox was still compiled from human exploration and detection, little by little, finally summarized and made into a simulated sandbox.

After all, in the earth's surface Cave, technological means cannot be used. Taking photos, mobile phones, cameras, drones, etc., lose their power source once taken inside...

There are many other similar "rules" phenomena in the earth's surface Cave.

For example, certain areas of the earth's surface Cave experience sudden and drastic temperature changes.

Cold reaching minus fifty degrees, and heat soaring to plus fifty degrees!

A temperature difference of 100 degrees!

Moreover, these cold and hot alternations are irregular, without any warning.

One moment it's winter, the next a scorching heat wave strikes.

Principal Zhang pointed at several city-like structures on the sandbox and said:

"Pay attention. These are the cities of the earth's surface Cave aliens. The Luan County Earth Cave has currently explored ten cities."

The students were secretly astonished, all showing incredible expressions:

"What? These are alien cities?"

"Wait—the earth's surface Cave aliens, in my impression, should be a group that devours raw meat and practices slash-and-burn farming. How do they have cities?"

"Oh my god, is this real or fake...?"

"No wonder there's an alien language class on the curriculum. It seems they also have a certain level of civilization."

"Damn, why don't we let the aliens learn our language?"

...

Many people knew that the earth's surface Cave, like the earth's surface, had civilizations.

But many people thought that earth's surface Cave creatures were in an age of eating raw meat and blood.

But now, with the sandbox, everyone realized they were wrong. On the sandbox, cities stood tall, and the prominent tall city walls told everyone that the earth's surface Cave was not a savage society.

They had their own civilization, their own social system.

Perhaps not as advanced as earth's surface, but everyone took different paths, and this was not a difference in the Rank of civilization.

Principal Zhang pointed to one of the cities that was geographically more prominent and said: "This city is directly translated as Blade City by the aliens."

"This one." Principal Zhang turned his retractable stick in another direction, pointing to a human structure: "This is the Forward Camp of humanity in the earth's surface Cave."

"After a while, when we enter the Luan County Earth Cave, we will be active within a 30-kilometer radius of the Forward Camp. The nearest Blade City is still 50 kilometers away, which is relatively safe."

Shen Bei knew that this "safe" needed to be put in double quotes.

In the earth's surface Cave, there is no absolutely safe place.

This distance can only be said to be relatively safe.

The aliens of Blade City also move freely within this range, so danger is inevitable.

Besides the earth's surface Cave aliens, there are many other dangers.

Sure enough, Principal Zhang mentioned things other than aliens:

"Besides potentially encountering aliens, there are also the flora and fauna within the earth's surface Cave. Some animals even possess the power of high-Rank experts. Therefore, you must be careful everywhere and not be curious about everything. You cannot be sure whether the fluffy, cute animal in front of you will swallow you whole."

"The earth's surface Cave is more like the mythical world of legends. These plants and animals can perhaps be seen as monsters."

Principal Zhang had one more thing he didn't say: danger is everywhere, and so are opportunities.

Why do humans become stronger and stronger?

It has a lot to do with the earth's surface Cave!

Including the manufacturing of various Medicinal Pills, the development and utilization of energy stones, and even the creation of some Martial Skills, all are related to the earth's surface Cave.

"Alright! Now it's time for free questions. If you have any doubts or don't understand something, ask quickly."

Principal Zhang said.

The other students gathered around Principal Zhang, chattering. Most of their questions focused on whether they could avoid going to the earth's surface Cave...

Only a few students asked serious questions.

Shen Bei did not join the crowd.

He was comparing the edge of the Luan County Earth Cave's land.

He was trying to piece it together with the map in his mind...