Once all the special class members had left, Kong, who had been hiding underground with Earth Release to eavesdrop, burst out of the ground with a stunned expression.
"The recently discovered Divine Beast Ruins! That's classified information in the Land of the Dragon. Only the country's top officials and people within the Association know about it."
"Even I don't have clearance to enter."
"Even if Teacher Ning is an important researcher in Imperial Capital University's Science Department, surely that doesn't give him permission to take students inside!"
I have to report this to the higher-ups!
Meanwhile.
Every member of the special class appeared in front of the Teleportation Anchor.
The surrounding camp was packed with advanced technology. The shabby wooden huts Luo Yu had seen in other Secret Realms couldn't compare.
Large numbers of well-equipped Ninja troops stood atop the impregnable walls.
Sensing the chakra fluctuations coming from the troops, Luo Yu was astonished to discover that every last one of them was a Chunin.
In stark contrast to the high-tech camp, the landscape outside was desolate.
Not a blade of grass grew in the soil, and bones littered the ground, lending the place a sinister atmosphere.
Only an enormous, intricately carved rabbit statue brought a touch of splendor to the wasteland.
While the students were reeling from the harsh surroundings, an elderly voice rang out.
"Old friend, it's been a while."
Then a bald old man in a white research coat approached slowly, smiling.
"Qin Yuan, long time no see. Are the troops stationed here the Land of the Dragon's elite Azure Army?"
Qin Yuan smiled, his eyes narrowing. "That's right."
Teacher Ning's eyes filled with longing. "I'm so jealous that you got to take charge of such an important Secret Realm development project."
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