The seven gilded characters spelling out "Linghai Card Adept Training Camp" gleamed almost blindingly in the sunlight. Students could be seen coming and going in groups of three or five, their expressions often betraying a natural streak of viciousness.
Chen Mu and his group stood blocking the entrance, drawing plenty of attention. Many passing students gave them hostile looks, but when their gazes shifted to Chen Mu at the head of the group, they all broke into mocking smiles.
That was the scene Ji Ming saw when he arrived at the training camp entrance. He could not help smiling too. As the director responsible for the camp's external affairs, he had seen a great deal. Linghai Training Camp was the most famous training camp in Zha'erqian City. Every year, they faced a dozen or more groups of challengers. Its reputation had been forged through those fights.
Ji Ming knew at first glance that these people had come to issue a challenge. But this was his first time encountering such an ugly challenger, and a trace of amusement crept onto his face.
Chen Mu ignored all these people. The question occupying his mind now was how he should begin.
He had never issued a challenge before, nor had he ever watched anyone else do it. He knew nothing about the procedures or steps involved.
His gaze fell on the gilded sign, and an idea stirred in his mind.
While Ji Ming and the students were still smiling, a golden Energy Chain suddenly coiled around the sign reading "Linghai Card Adept Training Camp." A low shout rang out: "Burst!"
Ji Ming's expression changed drastically, but he was too late to stop it.
With a tremendous bang, the enormous sign exploded into countless fragments.
The smiles froze on the students' faces. They stood