"Start the device!"
Almost at the moment Lin Yi finished speaking, Nie Chang gave a deep command to the communicator.
The technicians who had been waiting in the core area of the camp for a long time pressed the long-awaited button.
Buzz!!!
A low but penetrating buzz seemed to come from deep underground, and the entire square ground shook slightly.
The next second.
An extremely thick and condensed golden light pillar suddenly rose into the sky from somewhere in the center of the camp.
The beam of light is more than several meters in diameter. It is so dazzling that it seems to be made of the purest liquid gold. It shoots straight into the sky without hesitation!
It easily pierced through the perennial haze over the settlement, as if it was poking a hole in the sky. Its rays of light were so dazzling even in the daytime that it became the only protagonist in the world.
At this moment, it's not just Helu City.
In most areas of the Xia Kingdom that have not been completely occupied by Abyss Beast and can still receive signals, countless survivors have seen this unforgettable scene - no matter where they are, as long as they look up, they can see the bright golden pillar connecting the sky and the earth in the distance.
It is like a beacon in the darkness, a hope in despair, indicating the unyielding will and a new beginning of human civilization.
Survivor strongholds in several surrounding countries can also see this miraculous sight as long as they have a wide field of vision, triggering countless exclamations, prayers and speculations.
Sun Kingdom, Beihai Road A survivor stronghold
A young man hiding in a half-collapsed abandoned factory was reading a broken comic book while eating canned food. He seemed to sense something and raised his head in confusion. When he saw through the broken window the golden light beam connecting heaven and earth in the distance, his eyes widened suddenly, and the comic book in his hand fell to the ground with a "clack".
"That. That's?!" He rushed to the window, his voice trembling with excitement, "The golden pillar of light.! Could it be that 'Light of Hope' has arrived?!"
Han Kingdom, Fushan Defense Perimeter.
A Hanguo soldier who was observing the movements of Abyss Beast in the distance with a high-power telescope at the guard post suddenly adjusted the focus, and the lens was locked on the sudden golden light pillar.
He took a breath of air and immediately pressed the communicator, his voice slightly changed due to shock:
"Report! Command Headquarters! Position 529, found a huge golden light pillar rising from the direction of the Xia Kingdom! Repeat, found a huge golden light pillar!"
There was silence on the other end of the communicator for a few seconds, "We saw it too."
Yin Kingdom, Xinduli underground bunker.
A senior Yin Kingdom official wearing traditional clothes and slightly fat was listening to a boring report on food rationing. Suddenly, an assistant rushed in, whispered a few words in his ear, and handed over a Polaroid photo.
The official frowned impatiently, but when his eyes fell on the golden beam of light that penetrated the sky and the earth in the photo, his impatience instantly turned into extreme shock and solemnity.
Xian Kingdom, Yuan Mountain, Command Headquarters underground somewhere nearby.
A fat young man with a serious face and wearing a military uniform was standing in front of a huge military map. A young officer walked in quickly, stood at attention and saluted, and reported urgent news from the ground observation station in a low voice and quickly.
Then, the image from the surface surveillance was displayed on the screen - the golden light pillar looked extremely abrupt and powerful against the gray sky background.
He stared at the screen for a long time, with no expression on his face.
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In East Vanguard Training Camp Square, the magnificent scene of golden light soaring into the sky shocked everyone.
But then, just a few minutes later, a more wonderful and essential change quietly came to everyone.
The first thing I feel is breathing.
It was as if I had suddenly gone from a filthy and dull basement to the depths of a mountain forest with clear sunshine and lush vegetation after the rain.
Every breath becomes exceptionally smooth and sweet, and the air inhaled seems to carry some indescribable "vitality", refreshing the mind and refreshing the spirit.
Immediately afterwards, there is the feeling in the body, as if the land has been experiencing drought for a long time, and all the cells in the body are involuntarily jumping and cheering.
A warm and abundant sense of energy enveloped everyone, not violent, but pervasive, gently nourishing their bodies. Some old wounds were itchy, fatigue was swept away, and even thinking became exceptionally clear and sharp.
"Is this a high-concentration Source Energy environment?" Someone in the student formation could not help but exclaim in a low voice, with their faces filled with incredible ecstasy.
"I feel like I understand a little bit what that warm sun-like feeling means." Another student's voice trembled with excitement.
Zhou Yuxuan closed his eyes tightly, experienced it carefully, and suddenly understood. "So that's it. This is the environment Source Energy should practice. Before, we were just like fishing for water in the desert."
Chen Yu grinned excitedly, feeling like he was full of energy and wanted to start training right away.
Members of the delegation in the viewing area had even more mixed feelings.
They greedily breathed this unprecedented air, experienced the instinctive comfort of their bodies, and the shock and envy in their hearts reached its peak.
Mr. Sir Howard and Mr. Williams exchanged a look, and both saw the determination in each other's eyes. They must win more cooperation and quotas at all costs. This kind of environment is of great significance for cultivating strong people.
Li Zhenguo felt the abundant energy all over his body and looked at the excitement of the students in the audience, with a heartfelt smile of relief on his face.
Nie Chang Seeing that the time has come, he walked to the stage again, and a loud voice sounded:
"East Vanguard Training Camp The opening ceremony has come to a successful conclusion."
"Please ask the instructors of each team to lead the students into the camp in an orderly manner, familiarize themselves with the environment, and start training as planned immediately."
"Friends from diplomatic missions from various countries, please follow the staff to the rest area."
The order was given and the crowd in the square began to flow in an orderly manner.
With great excitement and shock, the students, led by the instructors, took exciting steps and officially stepped into the gate of East Vanguard Training Camp.
When passing the huge stone at the door, many people involuntarily slowed down, eager to see clearly the two words "East Blade" which contained the supreme mystery, but also intimidated by the fierce will of Thunder. They did not dare to look at it for a long time. With just a quick glance, they buried the awe and yearning deeply in their hearts.
Only one thought kept echoing in their minds.
Become stronger! Become stronger as soon as possible! Reach Stardust Rank as soon as possible to realize the power of the rules!
As the two students walked, they couldn't help but chat in a low voice, their voices full of infinite emotion for that Chief Instructor:
"Hey, tell me, is Lin Chief Instructor really just Stardust Rank?" a student asked in a low voice, looking back in awe in the direction of the rostrum.
Another student grinned and also lowered his voice. "Abyss Beast can kill 18,000 people in one blow. The epiphany can trigger visions. With a wave of his hand, Thunder Dragon is engraved. Lin Chief Instructor said he is Stardust Rank. Do you believe it? According to me, it is definitely not an exaggeration to say that he is half a Star Core Level boss!"
"Half Star Core Level? I think that's it."
The chatter gradually faded away and merged into the increasingly noisy camp.
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The aftermath of the opening ceremony has not yet subsided. The students and spectators in the square are still slowly dispersing in excitement and shock, while everyone on the podium has begun to leave in an orderly manner.
According to usual practice, it should be the highest-ranking leader of Li Zhenguo who should make the final speech and declare the end of such an important ceremony.
However, before the ceremony began, Li Zhenguo firmly rejected this arrangement.
"Today is the home court of 'East Blade', the home court of Comrade Lin Yi and these children." He said to Nie Chang and others at the time, "I am just an old guy who comes to encourage and cheer, and I cannot overwhelm the host. The final speech and announcement must be completed by Lin Yi Chief Instructor."
This kind of respect and delegation of authority made Nie Chang and others feel emotional, and it also made it clearer to the top management's positioning of Lin Yi and the power it represents.
At this moment, the ceremony is over, Li Zhenguo has a tight schedule and needs to return to the capital immediately.
Lin Yi, Nie Chang, Liu Qiying, Zhang Weidong and other senior executives accompanied him and walked through the still noisy crowd towards the apron.
Along the way, many survivors and soldiers who recognized them spontaneously stopped and cast their eyes full of respect and gratitude.
Li Zhenguo stopped from time to time, chatted briefly with the people approaching, and asked them about their living conditions, with a gentle and caring tone.
Soon, the group returned to the Landing Pad where they came from.
The transport helicopter and the escort formation were ready, and the rotors began to rotate slowly, making an increasingly loud roar.
Before parting, Li Zhenguo shook hands with Nie Chang, Liu Qiying and others one by one, and gave a few brief instructions about the follow-up work and safety of the training camp.
Finally, he walked up to Lin Yi, stretched out his hand, and shook it vigorously.
"Comrade Lin Yi, I will officially hand over the training camp to you."
Li Zhenguo's eyes were full of trust and expectation, "If you have any difficulties, you can contact me directly through Nie Chang or the dedicated line. The country and the people are your most solid backing."
"Please rest assured, chief, I will do my best." Lin Yi responded solemnly.
Li Zhenguo nodded, seemed to hesitate, but still asked, "Actually, I have another question, which may involve your cultivation privacy, but I still want to take the liberty to ask."
His eyes became a bit sharper, "I have carefully watched the previous video of 'Dawn Operation', and also repeatedly studied the image you took just now."
Li Zhenguo considered the words, "In comparison, it feels like a very big change. Before, you seemed to need steel balls as a medium to kill that Black Tiger, but just now, you can already condense Thunder Dragon as you like, leaving traces on the stone. Does this mean that the realization just now has given you a great harvest?"
Lin Yi had no intention of concealing this, and nodded calmly and admitted. "Yes, Chief. I have just gained a little bit, and my understanding and control of the power of rules is indeed better than before."
Li Zhenguo's eyes flashed, he breathed a sigh of relief, and a happy smile appeared on his face.
But he then asked another more critical question, and his tone was lowered subconsciously. "Okay! Great! With your current strength, how long will it take to compete with the leader of a medium-sized Abyss Beast Nest before you can compete head-on with him?"
Li Zhenguo thought for a moment and added, "A very important strategic node of ours is occupied by a medium-sized Abyss Beast Nest."
Hearing this, Nie Chang, Liu Qiying and others could not help but feel excited, and their eyes focused on Lin Yi.
Lin Yi suddenly understood that this issue should be related to the subsequent strategic counterattack planning.
He thought for a moment, then calmly raised his right hand and raised an index finger.
Li Zhenguo saw this, and the look of relief on his face became even stronger. He nodded vigorously, with a sense of relief in his tone. "Okay! Okay! One year! We can afford to wait! As long as there is a clear timetable, we can find ways to overcome no matter how big the difficulty is, and we will fully support you."
However, before he finished speaking, he was calmly interrupted by Lin Yi.
"Chief."
Lin Yi smiled like a young man who succeeded in mischief, "I mean, as long as it appears, it will die."
The part-time job of 10,000 days is really a bit reluctant. Today I feel like I have been beaten by 10,000 days. I don't have time to go through it all over again. Let's see if there are any problems with the quality. If it doesn't work, I will restore 7K later, and I still have to ensure that quality is the priority.