chapter 25 : Demi-World 2

The school had arranged 23 buses to transport the students on their extraordinary journey to another time and space.

This unusual allocation caught the attention of student Hu Xi from the third class ,who had the top score in the first dungeon exploration, with a puzzled expression as he questioned his peers. "Why do we need so many buses when there are only 85 of us?"

A well-informed classmate was quick to offer an explanation. "It's not just our freshman class going on this trip. We'll bejoining all Lord Class in the school, which includes special class and seniors as well. The school plans to conduct an evaluation during the trip and rank us based on our performance. There are even rewards for the top three in every class." 

The announcement of rewards brought a wave of excitement and happiness among the students, especially Hu Xi, who had previously secured first place. The memory of the 10,000 gold coins he had received was still fresh in his mind, as it had significantly contributed to enhancing his strength.

Considering that a normal lord would typically earn around 100 gold coins a day, the prospect of receiving such a substantial amount was incredibly enticing. 

Accumulating 10,000 gold coins could take months, or even half a year with considering that his developing his own seed word,

so the students were thrilled about the opportunity to earn rewards on the upcoming trip to the Demi-World Dimensional.

Although the competition would be fierce, with all the Lord's Class from different years participating,

 The knowledge that each class would have its own set of top three students with the highest points who would receive rewards was a powerful motivator. 

This gave everyone, including Long Su, a fair chance to excel and benefit from the experience.

The students' faces lit up with anticipation as they discussed the news, their eyes gleaming with determination and eagerness. The atmosphere was charged with a renewed sense of energy and enthusiasm, as if the promise of rewards had breathed new life into their collective spirit. 

The prospect of earning gold coins not only symbolised a chance to become stronger but also served as a testament to their hard work and progress as future leaders and protectors.

As the students gathered their belongings and prepared to board the buses, their conversations were filled with strategies and plans for maximising their performance during the trip. The air buzzed with a mix of camaraderie and friendly competition as they each vowed to support one another while also striving to achieve their personal best.

Seated beside Chen Shuirong on the bus, Long Su found himself deep in thought, contemplating the filthy faith he had collected during yesterday's battle.

His mind raced with possibilities of how to utilise it, considering his current status as a first-level lord, which limited him to use the bone trees to upgrading the slave skeletons

As he pondered in his thought, the authoritative voice of Teacher Li broke through his thoughts, commanding the attention of everyone on the bus.

"Students, I have one crucial piece of advice for you all: come back alive, no matter what. Even if you lose your units or all your resources, hold on to your life. You can regain everything as long as you survive," Teacher Li declared, his tone conveying the gravity of his words.

The atmosphere inside the bus shifted as the weight of Teacher Li's words settled over the students. An uneasy silence hung in the air, broken only by the soft hum of the engine as the bus continued its journey towards the new dimension gate. The students exchanged furtive glances, the reality of the impending dangers they would face becoming more tangible with each passing moment.

Long Su could almost feel the collective resolve of his classmates strengthening, their minds set on facing whatever challenges awaited them in the new dimension.

As the bus drew closer to the gate, the scenery outside transformed from the familiar cityscape to a more rugged, unfamiliar terrain.

The lush greenery gradually gave way to rocky outcrops and craggy hills, emphasising the fact that they were leaving the safety of their world behind. The students' faces were illuminated by the soft glow of the setting sun, casting an almost ethereal light on their determined expressions.

With each passing moment, the tension grew, as if the very air inside the bus were charged with electricity. The hushed whispers of nervous anticipation were punctuated by the occasional creak of the seats or the quiet rustle of backpacks being adjusted.

Long Su took a deep breath. As the buses came to a halt at the dimensional gate, the students were met with a swift and thorough inspection by the soldiers stationed there.

The second- and third-grade students, eager to participate in the competition, quickly dispersed into different times and spaces after receiving clearance.

Their determination was evident as they wasted no time, immediately venturing deeper into the unknown in pursuit of their goals.

Once the older students had departed, only Long Su and his group of freshmen remained in the vast, now-empty venue.

The sudden silence was a stark contrast to the bustling activity moments earlier, and the sense of anticipation that had filled the air seemed to grow even more intense.

Teacher Li, ever the guiding presence, addressed the rookies with a steady voice. "You have seven days in this different time and space. Make the most of your first trip to another dimension. Remember the advice I shared with you before we arrived? Your safety and survival are paramount, so stay vigilant and come back alive."