Chapter 28: The Unblemished Lands of Da Xia, Lack Thereof Brave Souls?

Met with High-Ranking Officials of Da Xia's Military!

Su Xing felt a surge of excitement. Previously, he had raised concerns to the upper echelons in simulations about the impending attacks of monstrous creatures upon Da Xia, but his warnings had been suppressed.

It was merely because despite his worth reaching several billion, he remained an ordinary individual, with inadequate strength.

Yet, in this simulation, the creation of the Fasting-Opening Pills by Su Xing held significant importance for Da Xia, which finally granted him this rare opportunity.

Taking a deep breath, Su Xing continued with the simulation.

"The military chief you met was an elderly gentleman, and to your surprise, you recognized him from the news. The chief's name was Lu Yuanwu, a formidable figure ranked as a Martial Emperor!"

"He warmly received you and inquired about your capability to refine the Fasting-Opening Pills in a day."

"With your years of alchemical expertise progressing, particularly in the crafting of Fasting-Opening Pills, the lowest-tier pill, you confidently affirmed your ability to produce fifty pills in a day."

"Upon hearing this figure, the head slightly furrowed his brows. He expressed dissatisfaction with the quantity, wanting to inquire about the alchemical method for creating Fasting-Opening Pills. He proposed fulfilling any request of yours in return for the formula."

"You didn't hesitate, directly handing over the Fasting-Opening Pill's formula. Because you knew that only you possessed the ability to refine these pills. Not to mention, the spirit rice was an exceedingly rare commodity in the mortal realm. Even if you provided the spirit rice, ordinary individuals devoid of the Separation Fire technique could never refine them."

"As expected, a few days later, Lu Yuanwu approached you again. He mentioned letting you focus on the Fasting-Opening Pills' refinement, stating that the people he arranged were incapable of producing such pills."

"You raised your own request; you desired to explore within the Monster-Sealing Pass instance."

"At these words, Lu Yuanwu hesitated. He expressed concerns about the extreme danger within the Monster-Sealing Pass, believing that with your strength, you would undoubtedly perish within it."

"However, despite his reservations, Lu Yuanwu agreed to your request, stipulating that you couldn't go to the frontline. Instead, you could only refine pills within the safe zone of the Monster-Sealing Pass. Additionally, he dispatched three Grandmaster-level experts and one Heavenly King-level powerhouse to protect you closely."

"The following day, you entered the Monster-Sealing Pass alongside a group of professionals."

"As you observed the surrounding professionals, something felt familiar. After inquiring carefully, you were astonished to discover that many among these professionals were graduates and even several teachers from the Jingdu Vocational University."

"Su Xing nodded upon this realization. According to the simulator's trajectory of his future, he was to spend another five to six years at the Jingdu Vocational University. Altogether, it added up to around a decade in the university."

"Presumably, during these years, he must have interacted with a considerable number of junior students."

"And thirteen years later, most of these junior students would likely have become Grandmasters, Masters, or even higher-level experts."

"After inquiring, you understood that the situation within the Monster-Sealing Pass had worsened in recent years. Not only were Grandmaster-level professionals required to enter, but even Master-level professionals had annual tasks to venture into the Monster-Sealing Pass."

"You stepped into the instance of the Monster-Sealing Pass, where everything seemed almost indistinguishable from the real world."

"However, the only difference was a colossal, transparent dome covering the sky, a mystical shield that enveloped the entire Monster-Sealing Pass."

"You noticed the absence of ordinary individuals within the Monster-Sealing Pass. Besides yourself, even the weakest beings possessed Master-level strength or higher."

"You were stationed at the rear of the Monster-Sealing Pass in an inconspicuous little courtyard. Your neighboring residence housed Lu Yuanwu, with a Heavenly King-level expert providing close protection."

"You weren't allowed to proceed to the frontline. Instead, you dedicated your days to alchemy within the courtyard, and most of your demands were met."

"Diligently focusing on refining Fasting-Opening Pills, you managed to ensure a yield of fifty pills daily."

"Soon, half a year had passed, and through continuous efforts to improve, your speed in crafting Fasting-Opening Pills increased further, reaching sixty pills per day."

"All the Fasting-Opening Pills you produced daily were transported to the frontline. However, Lu Yuanwu expressed that this quantity was still a drop in the ocean for all the soldiers on the frontline."

"You felt displeased, sensing that despite your relentless effort in pill production, you still couldn't meet the military's demands. It seemed you had become nothing more than an unfeeling alchemical tool."

"One night, while the people around you were distracted, you quietly made your way toward the walls of the Monster-Sealing Pass."

"The city where you resided was known as the City of the End, approximately the size of Jingdu City. The Monster-Sealing Pass lay to the north, while your previous location was in the south."

"Hence, under the cover of darkness, you hurried towards the north. As you progressed, the number of pedestrians decreased. Even if there were occasional passersby, they appeared harried, dressed in battle gear, clutching weapons."

"You swiftly advanced, arriving at the foot of the Monster-Sealing Pass after half an hour. Staring at the majestic city, you felt an overwhelming sense of awe for the first time."

"Perhaps this wasn't a city in the conventional sense anymore. The walls were towering, thousands of feet high. Standing beneath the wall and looking up, you couldn't even see the top at a glance."

"Mingling within a group headed towards the city walls, you ascended to the ramparts of the Monster-Sealing Pass."

"Along the way, you witnessed numerous dying or severely injured professionals being carried down. Priests, medics, and other support-oriented professionals tirelessly administered healing potions, yet most professionals remained beyond revival."

"You finally climbed the walls of the Monster-Sealing Pass. Contrary to your expectations, the walls were far broader than imagined, resembling a grand plaza."

"Many professionals bustled about on the walls, and amidst the constant bombardment and cries for help, the sound of gunfire intermittently echoed."

"Summoning calm within, you paced toward the edge of the walls."

"There, you witnessed an unforgettable sight. Across the vast wilderness, scattered like ants, lay the bodies of human professional combatants."

"And atop this desolate landscape, numerous grotesque and monstrous creatures loomed. These giants stood thousands of meters tall, and even the smaller ones reached tens of meters in height."

"You were overwhelmed by the majesty of these colossal creatures, nearly losing your footing."

"At that moment, you saw an older professional roaring and, along with dozens of others, leaping off the walls of the Monster-Sealing Pass."

"You understood that they were sacrificing their lives to prevent the monstrous creatures from breaching the Monster-Sealing Pass."

"As expected, a mere dozens of Grandmaster-level professionals were unable to stop these terrifying creatures."

"But as more professionals took the leap, risking their lives, even Grandmaster and Heavenly King-level professionals joined in... Hundreds of professionals sacrificed their lives, stalling the assault of these creatures temporarily."

"You were profoundly moved. Despite dedicating half a year solely to alchemy, it was only now that you realized the true face of the Monster-Sealing Pass."

"At that moment, a figure appeared behind you. It was Lu Yuanwu, who sighed lightly, patting your shoulder and imparting words that would stay with you forever."

"He said, 'The Unblemished Lands of Da Xia, Lack Thereof Brave Souls?'"

(Previous chapters were transmitted erroneously; they have been rectified. For those who missed them, please refer to the preceding chapter.) (End of this chapter)