117: Chapter 117 Departure: The Ruined Steel City!

"Some of you have participated before, and some of you have not."

"Here, I will explain it to those participating for the first time. As for those who have participated before, just listen along and don't interrupt."

"The content of the assessment is very simple. It is similar to when you usually enter a secret realm to grind monsters. When you reach the destination, you will also enter a secret realm, but instead of grinding monsters, you will be searching for treasure."

"Different secret realms have different environments, different treasures, and different dangers."

"And the main treasure you need to obtain is the treasure orb. These are usually attached to fierce beasts or attached to plants. In short, try to obtain as many treasure orbs as possible."

"Before the secret realm closes, the top few people holding the most treasure orbs will receive a medal bestowed by the secret realm. With a medal, you will gain the qualification to join the Civilization Assessment battlefield in the future."

"And competing with you will also be the Oceanic Alien Race, so the danger level is extremely high..."

"..."

Listening to Lin Kui's explanation.

Li Fan and many students participating for the first time were startled.

However, after all that was said,

Overall, it boiled down to one point: competing with the Oceanic Alien Race for spots to enter the Civilization Assessment in the future.

When Li Fan first arrived at the base, he thought that just participating in the seed program would allow him to participate in the final Civilization Assessment.

Turns out, one still needed a spot.

Besides explaining the assessment content, Lin Kui also mentioned many precautions.

For example, after entering, they would be randomly teleported to various locations within the secret realm. If they encountered each other, it would be best to stick together.

For example, the secret realm cannot communicate with the outside world. To get out, they must wait for the secret realm to close on its own, so extreme caution is required.

For example, there might be quite a few Saint-level existences among the alien races, and there might also be Saint-level creatures among the secret realm's fierce beasts.

In summary, one could clearly sense the horror within the secret realm.

Many people currently had very solemn expressions on their faces.

This included Fang Qing, Wang Xing, and Tang Hua.

The three of them, like Li Fan, were also participating in the assessment for the first time.

After hearing about the dangers and mortality rate of the assessment, they all fell silent, their faces lacking any cheerfulness.

Compared to them,

Li Fan's mindset was very calm, even a little expectant.

Because according to Lin Kui, there were many hidden treasures within this secret realm.

As a secret realm used to screen for Civilization Assessment spots, in his view, the treasures inside were likely not just common items; they might even include treasures from the starry sky.

Just as Li Fan was pondering, a flash of inspiration suddenly struck his mind.

Li Fan immediately asked Lin Kui a question.

"Teacher Lin Kui, you said communication between the inside and outside of the secret realm is impossible. Does that mean even looking is impossible?

For instance, can the outside see the situation inside?"

That's right.

He needed to confirm this.

If the outside world couldn't see what was happening inside,

Then his Annihilation Eye could be put to good use.

Once he entered the secret realm, he would be walking on flat ground. Forget about Saint-level aliens; even a God-level alien wouldn't stand a chance!

Regarding this question,

Lin Kui quickly provided the answer,

"No!"

"This secret realm is different from other secret realms on Blue Star. Even a God-level figure cannot cause any change to it."

"Our current understanding of these secret realms is learned from the descriptions provided by the Senior Students who have entered before."

Hearing this,

Li Fan was truly overjoyed.

If that was the case, that was great!

However, Li Fan's question was perceived by many Senior Students as a sign of fear.

So, one of the Senior Students patted his chest and said he would protect Li Fan or something similar.

It had to be said,

In terms of atmosphere, everyone was very united.

Not long after,

Lin Kui had finished saying everything he needed to say.

Next was the rest time for Li Fan and the others.

According to Lin Kui, the journey to the secret realm location would take two days.

There were many cultivation rooms on the plane, so during these two days, the group could choose to continue cultivating.

Li Fan chose the latter.

With his current physical fitness, he didn't need that much rest. It was better to get in a couple more sets of exercises.

...

Unconsciously,

Two days passed quietly.

The plane circled for a while before finally landing in a secluded coastal area.

After getting off the plane,

Lin Kui and several other base teachers led the group to the beach nearby.

Li Fan and the others looked around the surroundings.

This place did not look like a place where a secret realm would be.

Moreover, they couldn't even see the entrance to the secret realm.

Just as everyone was still confused,

Lin Kui's voice rang out.

"The entrance to this secret realm is in the sea. We will part the waves for you shortly; find the right moment to enter then."

"We don't know exactly when the secret realm will close for now, but based on experience, it will probably be about seven or eight days at most."

"I'll say it again: prioritize safety first, then the spots. If you encounter a situation you're unsure about, flee immediately without any hesitation!"

Immediately after,

Lin Kui and the other instructors formed seals together.

As a terrifying array pattern shot towards the sea surface,

In the next second,

A wide avenue, stretching for thousands of meters, was directly cleaved open in the vast sea. The rugged seabed was completely exposed, creating an extremely spectacular scene.

This sight,

Truly shocked Li Fan, Fang Qing, and the others.

This level of power must at least be that of a top Quasi-Saint or even a Quasi-God!

And at the end of the avenue, a group of strange buildings resembling ruins could clearly be seen.

If one had a God's-eye view, they could discover that the architectural style of these buildings was almost indistinguishable from the clusters of buildings deep under the sea belonging to the alien race.

On the doors of these buildings, a blue vortex could be clearly seen.

That was none other than the entrance to the secret realm!

"Now is the time!"

Lin Kui shouted loudly at the group.

Immediately after,

Li Fan and the others rushed towards the secret realm entrance without any hesitation.

Once everyone had entered that blue vortex,

Lin Kui and the others retracted their array patterns, and the sea slowly returned to calm.

"I wonder how many spots we can secure this time? And how many people will make it back?"

Lin Kui pulled out a cigarette, looked towards the sea, and slowly lit it.

Meanwhile, Li Fan.

After stepping into the vortex, Li Fan's vision immediately went dark.

When he opened his eyes again, he was truly shocked by the scene before him.

Looking up,

It was a vast steel city.

Skyscrapers thousands of meters high, continuous steel avenues—it was simply more stunning than nine-tenths of the cities on Blue Star today.

However, the city at this moment was covered in moss and countless vines, appearing utterly dilapidated.

But it was not hard to see.

This city definitely possessed a very glorious past.