Chapter 183 Cultivating Dogs Successfully Enters the Path of Immortal Cultivation
The afterglow of the setting sun bathed the military dog camp in a warm golden light.
When Zhou Jue and Qi Si stepped into the area again, Wang Meng had already received prior notice and had gathered all the military dogs in the camp on the training ground. Dozens of military dogs of different breeds, all of them spirited, lay neatly at the feet of their respective handlers, waiting quietly.
However, the "scenery" that Zhou Jue heard while wearing the Listening Pearl was completely different.
[Here it comes! That two-legged creature that can understand us is here again!] A German Shepherd cheered inwardly; it was the talkative "Black Wind" from that afternoon.
"Who's that two-legged creature next to her? It has such a strong presence! It's even scarier than our battalion commander!" a Belgian Malinois muttered quietly.
"Are we going on a mission?" A Labrador straightened its body.
[Silence! Everyone, pay attention! The battalion commander said we have an important mission today!] This was the voice of the lead dog, "Wind Chaser," filled with authority.
Zhou Jue's lips twitched involuntarily. Qi Si's gaze swept across the pack of dogs, finally landing on Wang Meng: "Captain Wang, thank you for your hard work."
"Serve the people!" Wang Meng straightened his chest and spoke in a loud voice.
"Staff Officer Chen should have already told you about the situation."
Qi Si got straight to the point: "We need to select ten of the smartest and most obedient 'warriors' from here to carry out a mission."
Wang Meng's breathing became slightly rapid. He nodded: "Yes! I guarantee I will complete the mission!"
Qi Si looked at Zhou Jue: "Xiao Jue, you choose."
“Okay.” Zhou Jue didn’t stand on ceremony. She walked up to the pack of dogs and scanned them one by one.
She could "hear" the thoughts of every military dog. Some were curious, some were nervous, some were expectant, and some... were missing the bone they had hidden away yesterday.
Finally, her gaze fell upon the ten military dogs.
The lead dog, "Chasing the Wind," is calm and composed, and enjoys high prestige among the pack.
The talkative "Black Wind" may be noisy, but he's also the quickest-thinking and most curious.
There was also "Tiger," the first Kunming dog that doubted her ability to understand speech, and it was quite wary of hers.
In addition, there are seven relatively intelligent military dogs, whose behavior is consistent with their usual performance.
"Let's just have these ten," Zhou Jue said, pointing.
The selected military dogs were clearly agitated.
[You picked me? You picked me! I knew I was the most handsome!] Black Wind's tail was almost spinning like a propeller.
"Where are you going? I haven't eaten the bones I hid yet..." A Labrador said reluctantly.
"It's a mission! The mission is above all else!" Zhui Feng whispered a reprimand.
Qi Si nodded: "Alright! Wang Meng, have the instructors of these ten soldiers also step forward. They will be heading to their 'new posts' with their partners."
"yes!"
Ten trainers, with their beloved dogs, stepped forward. Their faces showed confusion, excitement, but even more so, the obedience characteristic of soldiers.
Without much farewell, the group, along with ten military dogs, headed towards the apocalyptic passage.
After a burst of light, an air completely different from that of Earth rushed in. After so much cleaning and construction, the base was no longer smelling of decay.
The ten trainers were fine, feeling refreshed, but the ten military dogs instantly erupted in chaos!
"Awooo—!"
Black Wind was the first to roar to the sky, its roar filled with unprecedented comfort and joy.
[My God! What an amazing place! The air is sweet!]
[Feels so good! Every pore feels open! I want to go for a run!]
[Power! I feel my body is full of power!]
The ten military dogs were like they'd been injected with adrenaline; if their handlers hadn't been holding onto their leashes tightly, they probably would have already run off and run wild.
Zhou Jue cleared his throat as he watched their excited expressions.
"Quiet, you'll have a chance to run laps later."
Ten military dogs turned their heads in unison and looked at Zhou Jue.
[She...she's really talking to us!] A dog that had never seen Zhou Jue talk to them before was so shocked its jaw almost dropped.
“I know you have many questions and a lot of excitement right now. Welcome to a new world. From today onwards, you will be here to learn a completely new skill,” Zhou Jue said gently.
"What ability is it? Is it more powerful than a pounce or bite?" Lightning asked curiously.
“Of course,” Zhou Jue replied affirmatively.
"After you learn this, you will become stronger, sharper, and smarter. Your speed will be faster than the wind, and your claws will be harder than steel."
She looked at these excellent 'warriors' and offered the reason that would most move them.
"Most importantly, once you learn it, you will be able to better protect your trainers and protect more people who need protection. In the future, when danger comes, you will no longer just be assistants, but heroes who can fight alongside your comrades."
Zhou Jue's words seemed to possess a certain magic. The previously restless pack of dogs fell completely silent, their eyes gradually igniting with a burning passion as they looked at their handler, with whom they had spent every day.
Protect him.
Become stronger, and protect him.
"I'll learn!" Boss Zhui Feng was the first to express his opinion, his tone filled with unprecedented determination.
I'll learn too!
We'll all learn!
Looking at the group of "new recruits" whose fighting spirit was instantly ignited, Qi Si also showed a rare smile. She patted Zhou Jue on the shoulder: "Comrade Xiao Jue, you're doing great. It would be a waste of your talent if you didn't go into propaganda."
Zhou Jue chuckled.
The days that followed became exceptionally fulfilling.
Zhou Jue redeemed a basic version of "Howling Moon Heavenly Skill" from the system's points shop, a skill specially tailored for canine spirit beasts. She broke down the content of the skill bit by bit and taught it to these ten special students in the most straightforward way, closest to canine thinking.
Is the concept of "qi sinking to the dantian" hard to understand? Then tell them to feel like there's a little sun in their belly, and to breathe in all the air so that the little sun becomes warm and cozy.
Is the concept of "circulating spiritual energy" too complicated? Then let them imagine a warm current starting from the stomach, climbing up the spine, circling the head, and then returning to the stomach.
Everything is difficult at the beginning, and at first, these ten dogs made quite a few laughs.
Black Wind inhaled too forcefully, sucking itself into a ball, and it took it a long time to recover.
The Labrador named "Greedy" always thought the little sun inside his belly was a piece of meat, and started drooling while training.
However, military dogs possess discipline and concentration far exceeding that of ordinary people. Under the supervision and encouragement of their trainers, and with Zhou Jue's tireless instruction, they gradually grasped the ropes.
Meanwhile, the ten instructors who came with them were not idle either. Although their talents were average, they could only take turns to cultivate at the post-apocalyptic base. But now, their "life-and-death partners" were about to start cultivating immortality. If they fell behind, how could they fight side by side in the future?
A strong sense of crisis and responsibility unleashed their amazing potential. They devoted almost all their time to cultivation. Although their progress was not as good as that of the genius students, they were still making steady progress.
Besides training military dogs, Zhou Jue also frequently visits students to answer their questions or participate in discussions about novel cultivation projects.
For example, how to attach spiritual energy to bullets to form "spiritual energy armor-piercing bullets"; or, for example, whether it is possible to develop a "spiritual plant growth-promoting array" that can be used for large-scale planting.
Everything was developing in an orderly and thriving manner. Time quietly slipped away amidst this fulfilling and busy practice.
In the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed.
On a moonlit night with few stars, Zhui Feng, who was cultivating, suddenly trembled slightly. The spiritual energy around him began to gather into his body at a visible speed, forming a small vortex.
It succeeded!
By drawing in Qi into the body, one has stepped into the first threshold of cultivating immortality!
Following closely behind, Black Wind, Lightning... and other military dogs also broke through in succession over the next few days.
When the last military dog successfully inhaled the air, the entire military dog squad erupted in a deafening howl!
The howl was no longer an ordinary dog bark, but carried a power originating from the depths of its bloodline. The howl soared into the sky, startling the birds in the forest into fluttering flight.
Zhou Jue watched all this with satisfaction, his heart filled with a sense of accomplishment.
With only three days left on Blue Star before crossing to the next world, she prepared to return to Blue Star to rest and recuperate. She greeted Qi Si, who was also returning to Blue Star, so the two went back together.
However, as soon as I came out of the passage, the system notification sounded.
[Ding! New world coordinates being anchored...]
[Coordinates successfully locked!]
[World Type: 1937 (Modern Era, History)]
[Task issued:]
Main quest: Survive for 180 days.
[Side Quest: To be released]
[Note: Changing the course of history during the Republic of China era will not affect the current development of Earth.]
1937...
Zhou Jue's mind went completely blank with a "buzz".
That year was 1937.
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