Under Currents in the Desolate Bone Desert

[Martial Arts Heavenly Capital, Heavenly Martial Training Base, Yellow-Rank Student Dormitory Area, 6:00 PM]

The evening wind slipped through the ventilation grilles of the dormitory porthole, carrying the distinctive scent of lingering Star Energy residue from the training base. Interwoven with the afterglow of the setting sun, it dyed the metal floor a warm orange.

Chen Kong sat at the metal desk by the window, organizing the supplies needed for this departure.

As Star Energy flowed in, layers upon layers of luminous patterns spread across the surface of the tactical backpack before him. The space inside was precisely folded and expanded.

This was the 'Spatial Backpack Advanced Usage Technique' he had recently exchanged for at the Heavenly Martial Training Base.

Through the proper use of Star Energy and special Star Energy Techniques, it could double the capacity of an ordinary tactical backpack.

That way, a tactical backpack that looked no bigger than a normal travel bag could hold enough compressed Star Energy Rations, Emergency Medical Kits, and Star Energy equipment for nearly half a month.

After confirming that nothing had been left out, Chen Kong activated the Optical Computer screen in his room.

The Optical Computer screen was still paused on the final frame of his battle review from Longevity Island.

As Chen Kong watched, he mentally simulated the unexpected situations he might encounter in the Fallen Zone of the Desolate Bone Desert before long.

Obstructed vision amid wind and sand, the directions from which Star Beasts might ambush them, coordination between teammates—every detail was repeatedly refined in his mind.

Knock, knock, knock!

A rapid yet rhythmic knock suddenly sounded at the door.

Chen Kong broke off his train of thought and looked toward the entrance.

"Who is it?"

Before long, Liu Ma's hearty yet somewhat urgent voice came from