As the Ring activated and embedded itself in the ground, the base building sank. The modules below rotated, hiding the buildings underground, while the data modules above constructed a Ruined Town.
The simulated scene was complete.
In the Pavilion floating high overhead, Zhao Zhe spat out a mouthful of watermelon seeds as he ate.
"This technology came from Great Xia's Research Institute. This is our first time using it. I never thought we'd use it to entertain students from other countries before using it on our own."
Her gaze swept over Borg and his two companions. Ding Ruixue said listlessly, "Our students seem a little angry. They didn't even use this when they sparred with us. Looks like they really want these people to experience what dying feels like."
Nora frowned. "What do you mean? What's special about this Simulation Arena?"
Lei Yue speared a piece of watermelon and explained, "Nothing much. Aside from being exceptionally realistic, it has only one effect: blood locking.
"The material powering the Simulation Arena is the skull of a Lord who worshipped the [Seedling Eater]. It possesses an extremely powerful capacity for self-healing. In this arena, even if your heart is crushed, it can preserve a sliver of life and ensure you don't die."
Borg's brow twitched. "You originally planned to use this to teach your students?"
Were they planning to beat them straight to death? Was Great Xia's teaching philosophy really this violent and insane?
No, that wasn't the point. The point was why Hold Up the Heavens had chosen to use this Simulation Arena.
"Hiss... don't tell me they're planning to..."
"Your deduction is correct, Borg," Lan Huaiyu replied. "They're planning to fight for real. A full-blown fight to the death, regardless of who lives or dies."
She said with a hint