There is no shortage of talented individuals who can complete ten laps, but it is rare for an entire team to complete it together.

Instructor Qi Wen looked at them with fervent eyes, but after thinking about something, his expression became restrained. He walked towards Chen Yan and the others, then smiled faintly and said, "First of all, I have to congratulate you on completing the ten-lap training task. However, since the seven of you were late this morning, you need to be punished. So, you will rest here for a quarter of an hour, and then go to the Punishment Hall to receive your punishment."

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan and the others nodded in agreement.

In the team, only Xiao Zechuan was not late, so he did not need to be punished, and he also had the right to leave the training ground early.

At this time, Qi Lingxuan and others were still struggling desperately on the runway.

Linghu Wang, Si Pei, Qiu Yaqian and Lu Jing are now in the last lap. As long as they complete the last lap, they will complete the ten-lap training task.

Chen Yan and his companions could not wait until they completed their training mission, because they had to leave the training ground and go to the Punishment Hall.

After they stood up, Xiao Zechuan also stood up.

Xiao Zechuan glanced at them obscurely, but ultimately remained silent. After walking out of the training ground, because the Punishment Hall and the Gathering Spirit Peak were on opposite roads, it meant that Xiao Zechuan had to go his separate ways.

Just when he was about to say goodbye to them, Zhuge Youlin spoke.

"Xiao Zechuan, you have to follow us. If we are beaten unconscious in the Punishment Hall, you need to carry us back." Under the moonlight, Zhuge Youlin's eyes were a little dim, his conspicuous red hair was a little messy at this time, his face was extremely pale, but his tone was somewhat teasing.

Yu Changying slowly raised her steps and stood in front of Xiao Zechuan. She slightly opened her lips and spoke in a gentle and pleasant voice, with a hint of sadness and grievance.

"Brother Zechuan, next time don't arrive earlier than us, or I'll be heartbroken. When I knocked on your door this morning and no one answered, my heart was broken."

She spoke with sincerity, as if she was blaming and feeling aggrieved.

Xiao Zechuan pursed his lips, thought for a moment, and nodded.

"Okay, I'll go with you."

Yu Changying immediately smiled happily, "Brother Zechuan, you should listen to advice."

The others didn't say anything.

A group of eight people went to the Punishment Hall together.

It was dark, the moonlight was shining, and there were still some lights on the road, guiding people.

The eight people had their own thoughts. They were already exhausted and injured, so naturally they didn't want to talk.

Chi Yue was still wrapped in vines as he walked forward, and seemed to have fallen asleep again.

There was silence along the way.

…

Inside the Punishment Hall.

The elder of the Discipline Hall frowned slightly at their embarrassed appearance, then said, "As a freshman, being late on the first day is a serious matter that cannot be underestimated. What's more, you are students in the confidential class..."

Zhuge Youlin felt unbearable pain all over his body. He couldn't help but interrupt the elder's long-winded words, "Elder, please tell me how to punish me."

The elder choked and sighed softly.

"As punishment, you must drive all the stakes behind the Punishment Hall into the ground."

"What pile?" Chen Yan asked in confusion.

Zhuge Youlin and others were also confused.

The elder suddenly smiled mysteriously and said, "Hearing is believing, seeing is believing. This elder will personally take you to see it."

"Come."

They looked at each other, then followed the elder to the back of the Punishment Hall and saw a shocking scene.

There are a hundred wooden stakes nearly three meters high.

The elder raised his hand and pointed at the wooden stakes in front of him, smiling and saying, "This is the most common form of punishment at our Western Region Academy. Hitting the stakes. Later, this elder will use the Soul Binding Chain to suppress your spiritual power. Then, you will use your brute force to drive all the stakes into the ground. Also, no tools are required."

Chen Yan and the others: "..."

"Can't use spiritual power?" Wen Yuchu's smile froze, and the whole person looked like he was struck by lightning.

The elder shook his head: "No."

Wen Yuchu lowered his eyes and looked at his hands that were playing the piano. He had always taken good care of his hands. If he was asked to hammer the wooden stake into the ground with his bare hands, wouldn't that destroy his hands?

"Brother Yuchu, your hands are so beautiful, it's just a pity..." Yu Changying said softly.

Wen Yuchu's eyelids twitched. He looked up and asked the elder desperately, "Is there any other way to punish me?"

The elder looked regretful: "No."

Wen Yuchu's face looked a little worse.

The rest of the people can only accept this punishment.

Jiang Xianyue smiled and said, "I wonder if we can get back to the training ground before dawn?"

Upon hearing this, Chen Yan and the others' expressions became even worse.

The intensity of the training at the Western Region Academy is truly unbearable. No wonder it's known as the top academy in the Western Region of Pyeongtaek...

The elder of the Punishment Hall said, "Do a good job."

"Yes." Several people said weakly.

The eyes of the elder of the Punishment Hall flickered. He had just received a message from Instructor Qi Wen, saying that these students in the confidential class were teachable and they had all completed the ten-round training task excellently.

The elders of the Punishment Hall were naturally delighted when they heard these words.

This 'hitting a wooden stake' is both a punishment and a physical training.

Therefore, after the elders of the Punishment Hall learned about them, they quietly changed the content of their punishment.

Originally, the mistake they made only required each person to drive three wooden stakes, but now the number has doubled.

The elders of the Punishment Hall also wanted to use this opportunity to test their strength.

Chen Yan and his companions were still kept in the dark.

They also couldn't imagine that the mentors and elders of the Western Region Academy would be so cruel.

Suddenly, Yu Changying appeared before the elder of the Punishment Hall and asked with a melancholy look on his face, "Elder, is the mistake we made so serious?"

The elder of the Punishment Hall was shocked and naturally recognized who Yu Changying was.

Yu Changying is the daughter of the mayor of Western Region City, but she rarely stays in Western Region City, and it is unknown whether she has heard about the Western Region Academy.

The elder of the Punishment Hall said: "Ahem, since you are students in the confidential class, the punishment will naturally be heavier."

Yu Changying lowered his eyes and sighed softly.

Afterwards, the elders of the Punishment Hall quickly put soul-binding chains on them.

Their pressure was suppressed.

The elder said, "Hurry up."

Chen Yan and the other seven agreed and looked at the wooden stakes that were nearly three meters high. Two words came to their minds: Tired.

Xiao Zechuan sat aside, closed his eyes and rested.

Pei Wusu suggested: "How about we divide the number of wooden stakes, that would be fairer."

Jiang Xianyue: "That makes sense."

Yu Changying: "Everything is up to Brother Wu Su."

Zhuge Youlin put his hands on his hips and said reluctantly, "We're all on the same team, why should we differentiate between you and me?"

As soon as he finished speaking, Jiang Xianyue turned around and stared at him, snorting coldly: "Are you afraid that you won't be able to complete it?"

Zhuge Youlin felt guilty: "..."