The crowd suddenly realized something, but looking at Chang Lei didn't even turn his head, and recalling his previous behavior, they felt that he was rather cold and unyielding, and that the next three months probably wouldn't be easy for him.
Shen Shuning walked forward silently, recalling what Instructor Chang had just said.
Three months later, they returned to the Erosion Zone? Does that mean the instructors came from the Erosion Zone?
She slightly raised her eyes, her gaze falling on the figure walking straight ahead.
At Northern Martial Arts School, some teachers were also transferred to the Erosion Zone, but the problem is that those who were transferred never returned.
Therefore, this is the only person she has come into contact with in the past year or two who might have some knowledge of the Erosion Zone.
So... should we try to get some information out of them? Or perhaps we can try again later?
Shen Shuning pondered.
Many people nearby also noticed this, their eyes darting around.
Finally, the figure that had just asked the question spoke again.
"Report!"
"Explain!"
" Erosion Zone..." The man paused, seemingly unsure of what to ask, but having already spoken, he could only bite the bullet and ask, "What is Erosion Zone like?"
Upon hearing this, Instructor Chang, who had been walking straight ahead, suddenly stopped.
Everyone had to stop because he stopped.
Chang Lei didn't speak. After standing there for a while, he suddenly turned around and looked directly at the person who had just spoken.
Feeling that gaze that seemed so real, the man swallowed hard, suddenly regretting asking the question. Now he could only stand there awkwardly.
Fortunately, Chang Lei didn't linger on him for long. As his gaze shifted, it slowly swept over the others.
"You want to know?"
"Yes!" someone responded, and many others nodded in agreement.
Chang Lei silently stared at the scene before him, and after a long while, finally said:
"Each Erosion Zone has its own unique characteristics. Ultimately, it's just that some environments are quite special, requiring special attention! But..."
After a slight pause, Chang Lei's tone unconsciously became more forceful.
"No matter which Erosion Zone, the casualties are extremely high!"
Everyone's hearts tightened slightly.
"Very high? Instructor, was that wound on your hand also from the Erosion Zone?" a boy asked.
"Yes, that's right!" Chang Lei nodded slowly.
"Just how high is it?" the other person asked.
Shen Shuning's eyes narrowed slightly as well. Her intuition told her that the high standards the instructor in front of her was talking about were probably quite severe.
Chang Lei did not reply immediately. After his gaze slowly swept over everyone, he said:
"Based on the data I currently have, the casualty rate for the first batch of inspectors entering the Erosion Zone was around 40%!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shen Shuning's pupils contracted slightly, only to hear Chang Lei continue:
"Note that the casualty rate has been maintained at around 40% because the Erosion Zone has only existed for a little over a year. If this continues, the casualty rate will continue to rise, and it's not impossible for it to reach 70% or even 80% in the future!"
At this point, Chang Lei paused, his gaze sweeping over everyone, and said, "If you don't have a concept of this, take a look around you!"
Upon hearing this, everyone instinctively looked at the others around them, only to hear Chang Lei continue:
"See that? If these people go into the Erosion Zone, in a few years, maybe only six or seven will still be alive!"
Upon hearing this, everyone finally realized what was happening, their pupils contracting involuntarily.
Are you kidding me? Are casualties really that high in the Erosion Zone?
"Report!" a boy raised his hand.
"Speak!" Chang Lei turned his gaze to that person.
"We should be considered the most talented and elite group right now, right? If we went, we probably wouldn't be at this level, would we?" the boy said.
Everyone subconsciously looked at Chang Lei. Although it sounded a bit arrogant, what this boy said was indeed what many of them thought.
However, a mocking smile did indeed appear on Chang Lei's lips.
"What made you think the first batch of inspectors to enter the Erosion Zone were so weak?!"
"This..." the boy hesitated for a moment, then said, "Isn't it?"
"Fools!" Chang Lei's face suddenly darkened, and he coldly shouted, "Even if they awakened through Origin Crystal, none of them who were able to awaken before that were lacking in talent!"
"In fact, each of them, as the first inspectors to enter the Erosion Zone, had experienced countless battles against Calamity Beast before being selected as one of the first members to enter the Erosion Zone!"
"What right do you people have to think you're better than them?"
Chang Lei spoke, his cold gaze swept over everyone.
As my gaze shifted, one person after another unconsciously looked away; only a few managed to hold their eyes.
Silently noting down in his heart those few who persevered, Chang Lei changed the subject and said:
"Of course, I'm not saying you'll necessarily be weaker than them in the future, but... you do lack the tempering of blood!"
After saying that, Chang Lei seemed to have lost interest in talking and turned to continue walking forward.
"The casualties in the Erosion Zone are so high?" Xiao Bai'er asked, still somewhat shaken.
"Yes," Su Xingyu with a similarly grave expression, "No wonder I often see recruitment posters outside; those soldiers must have sacrificed many lives too!"
"Yes!" Xiao Bai'er nodded seriously.
Shen Shuning didn't say anything and silently walked forward.
More than a year, 40%...?
The harsh reality was like a bucket of ice water, extinguishing the excitement and fantasies of many who had just arrived.
The group continued forward in a subdued silence.
"These are the outstanding members from previous training camps!" Chang Lei suddenly stopped again.
Everyone instinctively looked to the side.
Next to it is a huge wall of honor covered with photos, with three photos from each of the twelve issues neatly arranged on the wall.
Shen Shuning was watching when she suddenly heard Xiao Bai'er's slightly more roused voice.
" Shuning, look, it's Teacher Xiao!"
"Where? Where?" Su Xingyu asked.
"Then, the first phase!" Xiao Bai'er pointed.
Shen Shuning looked over, and the other students behind her, who had also come from Northern Martial Arts, also looked over.
In the first issue's list, three photos were prominently displayed.
The one leading them was a girl with a low ponytail whom they knew very well.
"Wow, really? She's in first place! That's amazing!" Su Xingyu's voice rose slightly.
"Yes! Yes!" Xiao Bai'er nodded repeatedly. "If we run into Teacher Xiao in the Erosion Zone or the Supervision Bureau in the future, maybe we can get some help and have him take care of us!"
"Hehe, yeah..."
Shen Shuning did not join their hushed conversation, her gaze silently fixed on the first issue's rankings.
1. Xiao Xiangtong, Overall Score: S-
2. Wu Hongxuan, Overall Rating: S-
3. Liu...
Her gaze followed the list, reading through each issue, passing over the names that had once shone brightly.
Chen Zhen, second place in the third round, overall score: A+
First place in the seventh round, Chen Yu, overall score: S-
Third place in the ninth round, Fang Jingtong...
The others nearby were also discussing it with equal interest.
Many people found their Wuhan University teachers on it, even if they weren't their actual teachers.
"Alright, take your luggage back to the dorms first. Tomorrow, everyone prepares to head to the Light Gate," Chang Lei interrupted.
Upon hearing this, the crowd, who had just regained some of their senses, all turned their attention to this.
"So fast?!"
Chang Lei stared coldly at the crowd.
"There's not much time for you to take your time!"