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The team members below immediately started cursing. "It's the Ice Soul Dragon again! It's almost dead itself, why does it still have to come and harm us!"

Some people are also confused. "Wasn't it said that the Ice Soul Dragon's last appearance was in the Blizzard Forest? How come it's back in the Extreme Cold Forest?"

Miao Ruijia raised her hand, signaling everyone to be quiet. "There's no need to dwell on this anymore. According to satellite monitoring data, within two days at most, a large number of monsters from the Extreme Cold Forest uprising will flood into our Area S border. With our current combat strength, we simply cannot resist them. The captain has already requested troop support from the center, but everyone must also be prepared to fight at any time."

Hearing that the matter had once again involved Brother Long, Xu Jintang felt a bit conflicted.

It was clearly other monsters fighting, and innocent bystanders were caught in the crossfire, so how did it get involved with Brother Long?

Miao Ruijia turned her gaze to Xu Jintang and the other two, and solemnly instructed them:

"And the three of you, the war zone will be very dangerous during this time. I don't have the extra energy to protect you all, so I've already applied to your military academy to cancel this internship. Your instructors will come to pick you up later. For the next few days, stay in the military base and don't wander off."

Xue Zhongqi was taken aback. "So we're not going to do this internship?"

Miao Ruijia chuckled lightly, "A major battle is about to break out, and you're still thinking about internships? Wait until the fighting isn't so dangerous before you come back for your internships. Right now, you should go back to military academy and focus on your studies."

After speaking, Miao Ruijia surveyed the entire room, a hint of arrogance in her expression, "Brothers and sisters, since our logistics team was established, we've always been jokingly called 'nannies,' 'support,' and 'cooks.' These labels are like they're etched onto our heads. Do you accept that?"

Over a hundred logistics team members answered in unison, "We disagree!"

"Very good. From today onwards, we will prove with our own hands that the logistics team is not just useless trash who can only hide in the rear and be protected! We can also fight on the front lines!"

A thunderous voice rang out again. "Good!"

The fierceness and courage inherent in soldiers were fully displayed in this group of logistics team members.

Xu Jintang was quite excited upon hearing this.

However, she also knew that they were not the main protagonists in this great battle for the time being.

After the impromptu meeting was adjourned, Xu Jintang and the other two turned and left.

"Squad leader, are we really just going to do nothing? Wouldn't that be a wasted trip?" After hesitating for a long time, Yan Yuting suddenly looked up and couldn't help but say.

Xu Jintang turned his gaze to Xue Zhongqi, "What are your thoughts?"

Xue Zhongqi cleared his throat, fanned himself, and said, "Since we're both free anyway, if you two want to do something, I don't mind joining in."

Students who graduate from military academies often possess a certain amount of courage and determination.

With a major battle imminent, no one wants to just stand by and watch.

Xu Jintang cautioned, "We're not in a simulated battlefield now. If we're actually injured or... die, we won't recover in the blink of an eye."

Yan Yuting turned her head, "So, squad leader, what you mean is..."

Xue Zhongqi and the other man both turned their gazes to Xu Jintang.

Xu Jintang looked at the two of them, "I know everyone wants to contribute to the army, but our current strength is too weak. If we really go to the battlefield, we'll just be a burden, and others will even have to divert their energy to protect us. Therefore, following Captain Miao's instructions, quickly withdrawing from the military region is the best arrangement."

Yan Yuting sighed dejectedly, "I had oversimplified things."

Just as Xu Jintang was about to speak, a shout came from behind, "Squad leader! We're here."

Song Tianqi ran over in a carefree manner.

Jiang Shiyi followed behind at a leisurely pace.

The two people quickly approached.

Xu Jintang's gaze fell on the two of them. "You two received the notification too?"

"Mm." Jiang Shiyi nodded.

Song Tianqi excitedly patted Xu Jintang on the shoulder, "Squad leader, I've made up my mind, I want to stay! I won't go to the battlefield and hold them back, I'll just be responsible for defending the city. My special ability contains the bloodline of a divine beast, which has a suppressive effect on many low-level demonic beasts, so defending the city will definitely not be a problem."

Seeing his excited expression, Xu Jintang poured cold water on his enthusiasm. "This monster riot is different from the joint exam. There won't just be First Tier monsters. If a few Second Tier- or Third Tier monsters come, the five of us simply won't be able to handle it."

"And Song Tianqi, your divine beast bloodline suppression only works on low-level demonic beasts, but this time there will be more than just low-level demonic beasts."

"That's the truth." Xue Zhongqi lowered his eyes, put his hands behind his back, and fell silent.

Song Tianqi's initial agitation gradually subsided, and he regained his composure.

At that moment, Xu Jintang's communicator vibrated.

It was Zhuang Silin calling.

She pressed the call button.

A miniature projection of Zhuang Silin immediately appeared before his eyes, her expression extremely solemn. "I've received the notification from the war zone. The border defenses in Area S are now under full alert; aircraft can only enter, not leave. Our teachers have discussed it and decided to personally come to pick you up. It should take about two days to get there, so don't wander off."

"Teacher, do you think the five of us staying here will be of any help to the army?" Song Tianqi asked, forcing a smile.

Zhuang Silin's face darkened. "The five of you, except for Jiang Shiyi, haven't even reached the Third Tier. Staying here will only hold us back! This isn't the time for jokes. If you want to play the hero, wait until you graduate from military academy!"

Song Tianqi, who had originally wanted to get fired up, instantly lost his enthusiasm.

He knew that the class monitor and Teacher Zhuang were both right.

No matter how talented they are, they are still just a group of sixteen-year-old students. Before they have matured, their fighting ability is negligible.

"Xu Jintang, as the class monitor of the experimental class, I order you to keep a close eye on everyone in the next two days!" Zhuang Silin said sternly.

Xu Jintang nodded quickly, "Yes!"

The communication was disconnected, and the surroundings returned to silence.

Yan Yuting was the first to resign herself to her fate, saying, "The class monitor and Teacher Zhuang are right. If we insist on staying, we'll only be a burden."

Xue Zhongqi fiddled with his folding fan, then stepped aside and remained silent.

"Sigh." Song Tianqi only sighed and did not insist any further.

Seeing that everyone had calmed down, Xu Jintang continued, "Everyone should stay in the army these next two days and not cause trouble for others." Then, remembering something, she added, "While I'm away, everyone should follow Jiang Shiyi's arrangements."

Without giving it much thought, everyone nodded in agreement.

The entire military region has entered a state of first-level combat readiness.

Xu Jintang four companions dared not wander off and had no choice but to stay in the logistics team.

"However, why is it that after the highest alert level is reached, we can only enter the war zone and not leave? When Teacher Zhuang comes to pick us up, will we be able to leave?" Yan Yuting was completely clueless about this topic.

Jiang Shiyi explained, "The 'no exit' policy is to prevent deserters from disguising themselves as ordinary citizens to slip out. However, military academies coming to pick up students is a special case and is not included in this policy."

Yan Yuting sighed softly, "Well, we're lucky to have a military academy picking us up."

Xu Jintang leaned against the corner alone, gazing at the scenery outside the window, lost in thought.

Two days later, an aircraft bearing the joint emblem of the five military academies slowly landed in Sector S Border Defense Star City.

Besides Xu Jintang and his group, many other military academy students were also assigned to this area for internships.

To ensure the safety of this trip, each of the five military academies has sent a teacher at the Peak Seventh Tier to accompany the team. All students currently enrolled in the military academies will be picked up together.

Zhuang Silin stepped out of the aircraft and soon saw Xu Jintang and his group of five.

She walked over and stopped, letting out a slight sigh of relief. "It's good that everyone's alright. Let's get in the cabin. Once the other military academy instructors have finished counting the students, we'll head back immediately."

Xu Jintang and the other four nodded and obediently walked up the steps leading to the cabin.

Inside the cabin lounge suite.

Song Tianqi leaned back on the sofa, a look of anticipation on his face. "We're still too young to be a burden on the battlefield, but the next time a major battle like this breaks out, we'll definitely be the main force!"

"Can't you hope for something better?" Xue Zhongqi said helplessly, shaking his folding fan. "Can't we at least hope that this kind of big battle will never break out again?"

Yan Yuting was about to answer when she suddenly realized something was wrong. She hesitated for a moment, then turned around and looked around. "Where's the squad leader?"

Jiang Shiyi looked up. "She just went out, saying she was going to find a medical team member to help her treat her motion sickness."

Yan Yuting nodded and didn't think about it anymore.

At this moment, the aircraft's hatch was closed, and the entire aircraft began to take off from the spot, turning around and speeding towards the Federation Star Region.

Xu Jintang had already sneaked out of the spacecraft, stood on the platform of the space hub station, watching the spacecraft disappear from sight.

At this time, all personnel in the border town were on high alert, and there was hardly anyone guarding the area.

Xu Jintang turned and walked away alone, communicating with the Ice Soul Dragon through his mind. "Brother Long, I'm ready."

"Um."

The next second, a massive phantom of a dragon slowly appeared before our eyes.

The Ice Soul Dragon, covered in ice dragon scales, circled in the air before landing in front of Xu Jintang. "Get on, I'll take you to the Extreme Cold Forest."

It would take Xu Jintang at least two months to reach the Extreme Cold Forest on his own, by which time even the ancient snow lotus would be gone.

The Ice Soul Dragon had no choice but to reveal itself and personally take to the battlefield.

Xu Jintang stared in surprise at its dragon body, then sat down, supporting itself by its horns, and asked curiously, "Your physical body is gone, so what is this now...?"

"This is a physical manifestation of my divine consciousness. Have you forgotten? I am now your superpower, but with your current strength, you can't summon me to fight at will, but I can come out on my own."

After saying that, the Ice Soul Dragon slowly rose into the air. "Hold on tight."

The next second, the ice dragon spiraled upwards, accompanied by a dragon's roar, and soared directly into the clouds.