Outdoor Training

After the two returned to Bocheng, Lin Lan bid Tang Yue farewell and went to make a deal with Wang Dafu.

Tang Yue went to investigate the Black Vatican's identity and uncover its purpose. Once she confirmed their identity, she would transfer the money to Lin Lan's account.

Lin Lan did not directly tell Tang Yue about the Black Vatican's plan. It would be difficult to explain, but their plan would definitely have consequences afterward. Perhaps the Bocheng disaster would be hard to stop, but the death toll would certainly be greatly reduced.

At the Demon Hunting Hall, he traded Wang Dafu the fangs and claw bones of three One-Eyed Demon Wolves, along with the claw bones of the Giant-Eyed Stinky Rat, earning a total of 850,000.

"Now that I have enough money, I can ask Teacher Tang Yue to help me buy a Star Dust Magic Tool."

Tang Yue had connections and could get it much cheaper, since there was a student discount. Lin Lan thought it over and found it a good idea, so he prepared to return to school.

When he got back to school, he found that the students around him all seemed to be discussing outdoor training.

"Did you hear? Training starts next month. This time, it's different from before—we're going out into the wilderness."

"I heard we're going to kill demons."

"Just some demons? One Earth Wave from me, and they won't be able to run anywhere!"

"My Fire Element is stronger. I'll blast those demons straight into charcoal!"

"Aren't you guys scared?"

The discussions rose and fell. Some were brimming with enthusiasm, while others were anxious and afraid. But Lin Lan felt this would be pretty easy. He could also take the chance to make a small report about Bai Yang.

The moment Lin Lan returned to his seat, he went straight to sleep. Back when he was in high school, what he hated most was Sunday evening self-study. He was a little tired today, and it would be unforgivable not to take a nap.

When he woke up, he felt completely refreshed. His mental strength had fully recovered, and his magic had become much more solid. That was the benefit of battle.

"Teacher Tang Yue, could you help me buy a Star Dust Magic Tool?"

Lin Lan called Tang Yue and said this to her.

"Sure. I'll contact the Arbitration Council and have them send one over."

Tang Yue was still investigating the Black Vatican's identity. She did not refuse Lin Lan's request when he called.

After the Star Dust Magic Tool arrived, Lin Lan began cultivating intensely. A basic-grade Star Dust Magic Tool did not provide much of a boost—only twenty percent. It was equivalent to cultivating for a few extra hours, but even a mosquito was still meat.

"I broke through! Third-level Lightning Seal."

Half a month later, Lin Lan's Lightning Element successfully broke through. A cause for celebration indeed.

"Next, I'll focus on the Space Element."

Light flickered in Lin Lan's eyes, as though the future held endless possibilities.

That day, the school chartered buses and took the students participating in the training to Xuefeng Mountain Post Station outside Bocheng. On the bus—

"Lanzi, let me tell you, my Fire Element has reached the second level."

Mo Fan was overjoyed. His eyes were filled with hope, and he looked forward to the future.

"That's great. Show off a little later and make them see you in a new light."

Lin Lan knew at once that Mo Fan's Little Mudfish had advanced again. Still, he was genuinely happy that Mo Fan had grown stronger.

Upon reaching the post station, Lin Lan also saw Bocheng's strongest Military Mage, Zhan Kong, speaking on the stage about the many requirements for this outdoor training.

Zhan Kong truly was someone remarkable. His beloved, Qin Yu'er, had been frozen within the Scar of Heavenly Mountain. In the end, he had been demoted to Bocheng as a Military Commander, but that had also marked the beginning of Zhan Kong's rise.

The future Ancient King, commander of an army of countless undead, possessed Emperor-level strength. Yet after a lifetime of struggle, he and Qin Yu'er would only end up dying together atop that filthy Holy City.

Once Lin Lan gained the power, he would surely overturn that rotten Holy City.

"In this magic training, you will face demons. As long as one among you can kill it, every one of you will receive an A!"

"I'll even pay out of my own pocket to reward that person with a defensive magic tool!"

Tang Yue was not too worried when she heard Zhan Kong's words. Her beautiful eyes glanced toward Lin Lan as she thought:

With Lin Lan's spirit seed and second-level Lightning Seal, servant-class demons pose no threat to him.

It has also been quite a while since Mo Fan's growth-type magic tool consumed the Star Dust Magic Tool awarded by the school. His cultivation should not be lacking either.

Only Xue Sheng's face was grim, and he was still worried about the students' safety.

A magic tool cost several hundred thousand, and training results were also crucial to university admissions. Thus, the students were all excited. Of course, once they actually encountered demons, they definitely would not be so excited anymore.

The mountain range stretched endlessly, and the valley below was everyone's destination.

"Wind Track—Swift Movement."

Zhang Xiaohou scouted ahead while Mo Fan used fire to burn away the vegetation.

"This should be the cave, right? The chief instructor said the demon is inside."

As time passed, more and more people arrived.

Everyone unanimously decided to send the Light Element users in first to scout and provide illumination.

"Lanzi, come take a look."

Mo Fan called Lin Lan over. The water level in the pool before them was far below the surrounding ground.

"There should be a demon inside. It probably came out for a drink just now, then went back in."

"Lanzi, you thought the same thing I did."

Lin Lan naturally knew that the creature inside was Military Mage Bai Yang's Ghost Wolf Beast. Bai Yang was also a lackey of the Black Vatican, so this was the perfect chance to slaughter the Ghost Wolf Beast and make him suffer for a while.

The Ghost Wolf Beast should still be under control for now, so there would not be much of a problem. Lin Lan did not intend to tell Mo Fan. This was also Mo Fan's first experience facing a demon.

The Ghost Wolf Beast was a servant-class demon and fairly strong. They just needed to be especially careful of Flying Sand and Stones.

At that moment, screams suddenly came from within the cave:

"There's a demon... a demon... ah—"

"It's... it's a One-Eyed Demon Wolf—"