Obstacle Breaking Dharma Eye

The Classic of Regions Within the Seas: South says: "The Si-beast lies east of Shun's Burial, south of the Xiang River. Its shape resembles an ox; it is gray-black and has one horn."

In the Classic of Mountains and Seas, the Si-beast was an auspicious beast resembling a water buffalo. Its entire body was pitch-black, and it had a single horn.

But in reality, the Si-beast was a giant beast—a fierce beast.

At present, the names given to known giant beasts were basically drawn from the ancient marvel, the Classic of Mountains and Seas.

They were named according to descriptions resembling those found in the ancient book.

Luo Yan had seen information on the Si-beast in Giant Beast General Knowledge Class. This ox-like giant beast could easily ram through a building.

They were usually covered in a layer of bluish-black fur. The Si-beast's fur was long and thick, and when it sprinted at full speed, it looked like a moving black cloud.

After the Exploration Corps discovered the giant beasts' presence, the roar of gunfire and artillery had already begun ahead of the convoy.

Before long, the broadcast inside the vehicle sounded again.

"Northwest, at the ten o'clock position. A second giant beast has appeared."

"It's another Si-beast!"

"Calculating its path of movement. It will charge into the Academy convoy."

Hearing the broadcast, the students' faces turned pale.

Luo Yan, however, tightened his grip on his rifle.

"Stay calm."

Wei Fenghua said calmly, "He Hao and his team will protect us."

Luo Yan looked out the window.

The heavy mech named Black Thunder was already striding forward.

Inside the mech cockpit, He Hao, who had the air of a tough guy, spoke over the squad channel. "Same as usual. Use the 211 Standard Formation."

"Understood."

"Got it."

As the team members responded, two Mystic Machines stood directly in the giant beast's path.

They raised two pitch-black rifles with thick barrels.

The corresponding information immediately flashed through Luo Yan's mind: a rifle designed specifically for giant beasts—the Divine Might Type 3 Rifle!

The rifle was 48.21 meters long, with a 22.35-meter barrel and a caliber of 37 centimeters.

It held thirty rounds, with an effective range of meters and a muzzle velocity of 950 meters per second.

At that moment, He Hao's Black Thunder and Su Jiu's Greedy Wolf.

Spread out to the left and right.

They formed a slightly curved crescent formation.

All of Black Thunder's weapon systems—both arms and its chest—opened.

The armor on Greedy Wolf's back unfolded as well, revealing a cannon whose barrel continuously extended upward.

"It's the 211 Formation."

Wei Fenghua said casually, "Who knows what the 211 Formation is?"

Li Bohang pushed up his glasses and said, "The 211 Formation has two mechs responsible for the main firepower output, while the other two mechs provide support."

"During the firepower output, the two support mechs can move freely according to the situation. That's the 211 Formation."

"Very good. Ten Credit Points as a reward." Wei Fenghua nodded.

A wave of exclamations rose inside the carriage.

You could get ten Credit Points just by answering a question?

Teacher Wei, you should have said so earlier!

By then, the students could already feel the ground shaking.

Then, in a distant stretch of dense forest, a black cloud burst through.

It was a giant beast shaped like a water buffalo. Its long, thick fur rippled up and down as it ran.

The Si-beast!

A thick, sharp horn grew from the center of its forehead, covered in rings of spiral patterns.

Those patterns radiated a bluish-black glow, as if a cluster of demonic flames were burning!

"Open fire!"

Inside the cockpit, squad leader He Hao gave the order.

The next second.

All four mechs opened fire at once.

The two Mystic Machines in the center, responsible for the main firepower, fired their Divine Might Type 3 Rifles with a relentless bang, bang, bang.

Long, brilliant flames spurted from the muzzles, and the bullets dragged trails of fire as they blasted straight toward the target.

One enormous shell casing after another fell beside the mechs' feet, sending mud and stones flying as they struck the ground.

Looking at the shell casings engraved with patterns, Luo Yan knew they were Armor-Piercing Rounds designed specifically for giant beasts.

They were highly effective against giant beasts with thick hides and tough flesh.

Under the dense barrage, the distant black cloud erupted with splashes of blood.

As Black Thunder and Greedy Wolf joined the attack.

Inside the vehicle.

Luo Yan felt as if an earthquake were taking place in the canyon!

Under the fierce artillery assault, swathes of forest trees were knocked down.

The giant beast, the Si-beast, was beaten back and forth.

At that moment, the Demon Mech Greedy Wolf's armor on both sides of its abdomen unfolded.

One Guided Missile on each side extended out with the aid of mechanical arms.

As flames spurted from their tails, the two missiles dragged trails of fire.

Amid sharp shrieks, they struck the giant beast's two forelimbs.

The explosions shattered the forelimbs. Driven by inertia, the Si-beast let out a mournful cry, plunged headfirst toward the ground, and slid forward.

Seeing this.

He Hao let out a roar.

He controlled the heavy mech and charged at the giant beast.

At the moment he closed in.

Black Thunder raised its arm and clenched its fist.

It struck with brutal force!

The Steel Fist tore through the air.

It gave off a deep, heavy howl.

A mass of black light flashed across the fist.

It smashed into the center of the Si-beast's head.

A solemn sound, like the tolling of a great bell, rang through the canyon.

The shockwave howled outward.

The nearby trees all bent low.

The windows of the vehicle where Luo Yan sat buzzed from the impact.

Before one wave had subsided.

Another rose!

Black Thunder's fist remained pressed against the Si-beast's head.

The black light on the fist had already dimmed, but in an instant it brightened again.

Then it exploded!

Bang.

The Si-beast's entire body shuddered and suddenly sprang upward, flipping over Black Thunder's head.

It crashed heavily into the ground.

A ring of earth waves immediately surged up from the ground and spread wildly!

Inside the carriage, all the students were knocked to the floor.

Cries of alarm filled the air.

As Luo Yan climbed to his feet, specks of silver light lit up around his scarlet pupils.

He used the Qi Gazing Eyes.

Looking out.

Within the Si-beast's gray-white radiance, the ring of fiery red light was rapidly dimming.

Its four-digit Vitality Value rapidly changed, reaching zero in the blink of an eye.

In fact, it was visible even without the Qi Gazing Eyes.

The giant beast's head had exploded completely. Its single horn was stuck in the earth, and it was dead beyond dead.

At that moment, Black Thunder turned around and walked to the single horn.

It pulled it free.

Then it raised it high overhead.

A cheer immediately erupted inside the carriage.

In the eyes of the freshmen.

Black Thunder was like a God of War.

Tall and invincible!

The Exploration Corps had also eliminated the giant beast, so the convoy temporarily stopped.

The recovery personnel busily collected organs, horns, claws, and other materials from the giant beast.

The most important item among them was undoubtedly the giant beast's "core."

It was where the essence of the giant beast's entire body was concentrated.

"You all saw it just now."

Taking advantage of the rest period, Wei Fenghua did not forget to instruct the students.

"During combat, prioritize ranged attacks. That is standard combat procedure."

"Ammunition can be manufactured again when it runs out, but mechs and pilots—"

"If they suffer damage, the losses will be enormous."

A student raised his hand. "Teacher, was what Black Thunder used at the end a Combat Skill?"

Wei Fenghua nodded. "That's right."

"That was He Hao's Combat Skill, Scorching Thunder Double Strike."

"That fist technique can deliver two impacts, with the second impact being even more powerful and fiercer."

"Through the Empathy System, with the mech's amplification, it can kill a giant beast with one punch."

"You should do the same when you go to the battlefield in the future."

"First use guns and artillery to wear down the giant beast's strength. Once an opportunity for victory appears, use a Combat Skill or Mystic Art as the deciding move."

The students all nodded.

Wei Fenghua suddenly asked again, "What is the basis for dividing giant beast ranks?"

Luo Yan immediately answered, "Their abilities and level of threat."

Wei Fenghua nodded and asked, "Then what is the basis for dividing giant beast levels?"

This time, Lin Wei seized the chance to answer. "Their size and weight. Therefore, giant beasts of the same rank cannot have their strength judged blindly by level."

Wei Fenghua said with satisfaction, "Correct. You two performed well. Ten Credit Points as a reward."

A chorus of frustrated groans immediately rang out.

The recovery work continued until evening.

The convoy simply stopped moving.

The students and soldiers set up camp nearby.

After a simple dinner.

Wei Fenghua called the students over.

"Now we'll draw lots to decide the groups."

"Tomorrow, you'll work in groups to assist the Exploration Corps in gathering medicinal herbs."

"Everyone who completes the task will receive Credit Points as a reward."

Hearing that there would be Credit Points as a reward.

Luo Yan was delighted.

But when he heard they would be divided into groups, he felt somewhat displeased.

He was used to coming and going alone.

At that moment, he remembered what Li Bohang had said.

If he wanted to continue down the path of becoming a Mech Master, he had to learn to adapt to groups.

Luo Yan thought.

I'll start adapting with this gathering mission.

A moment later.

The group assignments were announced.

Luo Yan's teammates were Wu Renfan and Zeng Shan.

Wu Renfan was thin and frail, and he wore glasses with very thick lenses.

He usually attracted little attention.

Luo Yan had no real impression of him.

Zeng Shan was tall and broad, with thick eyebrows and large eyes.

At the time of the Academy Exam, he had been so happy upon learning that he had passed that his eyes had turned red, and he had raised his arms and cheered.

Luo Yan had some impression of him.

But they usually had little interaction.

Looking at the two men,

Luo Yan said concisely, "I'll be the team leader for tomorrow's mission."

He did not like being ordered around.

So he took the initiative to make the request.

If the two of them refused, they would go their separate ways.

"Sure, I have no objections." Wu Renfan said with a smile.

Zeng Shan also nodded. "You scored the highest on the Academy Exam. I admire you."

"You can be the team leader. I have no objections either."

The matter was settled.

Luo Yan turned and went to find Wei Fenghua.

When he found Wei Fenghua, the teacher was tossing a capsule into his mouth.

After swallowing it with water,

Wei Fenghua gave a laugh. "It's an old injury from the past. What do you need me for?"

Luo Yan sat down beside him.

"Teacher, if I obtain a 'Primordial Stone Fragment,' will my 'Qi Gazing Eyes' mutate?"

Wei Fenghua glanced at him. "Definitely."

"However, Primordial Stone Fragments aren't something just anyone can obtain."

"They're the highest-grade resources, awarded only to those who have rendered outstanding service."

"Of course, you might get the chance in the future."

Seeing that he had laid enough groundwork, Luo Yan said, "If I do get the chance, what kind of Divine Treasure can the 'Qi Gazing Eyes' mutate into?"

Wei Fenghua replied casually, "Obstacle Breaking Dharma Eye."

"Its abilities are obstacle breaking, illusion recognition, long-distance vision, Strong Memory, and Qi observation."

"After breaking through, it becomes the 'Eye of True Suchness.'"

"Obstacle Breaking Dharma Eye."

"Eye of True Suchness?"

Luo Yan was startled. "Divine Treasures can break through too?"

Wei Fenghua smiled. "Why couldn't they?"

"All levels of the Visualization Technique can break through."

"Divine Treasures are naturally no exception."

"It's just that you haven't reached that part of the curriculum yet, so you don't know for now."

"If you're interested in Divine Treasures, I'll give you a book when you get back. You can read it yourself."

Luo Yan readily agreed.

After that, he did not dare disturb Wei Fenghua any further.

He returned to his tent.

On the way,

Luo Yan was filled with joy.

He finally knew the name of his mutated Divine Treasure.

He also learned that Divine Treasures could break through.

He suddenly felt that his future was bright.

At that moment, he saw Wu Renfan emerge from his tent.

Luo Yan narrowed his eyes.