The minor incident on the road was easily resolved.
The bus continued on its way, driving smoothly into the depths of the forest for about half an hour before finally arriving at the end of the highway.
There stood a fortress covering approximately five thousand square meters. The fortress was imposing. Its outer walls were constructed of massive yellow stones, their surfaces smooth and hard, exuding an ancient and solemn aura, clearly imbued with earth magic.
The fortress was surrounded by dense trees, their branches intertwined to form a natural barrier.
Sunlight filters through the leaves, casting dappled shadows on the stone walls of the fortress, adding to the building's mystique.
On the bus, Wen Tianming noticed Lu Shi curiously examining the fortress and immediately introduced it enthusiastically: "This is an external fortress established by the military region, garrisoned by a thousand novice mages, a hundred mid-level mages, and ten advanced mages. This is the front line against the magical beasts. Those who guard this place are all...heroes of humanity."
Lu Shi nodded.
These magicians, like the soldiers who guarded the border in my previous life, truly deserve the title of heroes.
The guards spotted the bus approaching from afar, and the fortress gates were already open.
The bus drove smoothly into the square in the middle of the fortress, and everyone got off in turn.
As Lu Shi stepped out of the car, she saw Feng Tianxiao and a dignified old man who looked like a military officer walking into the fortress.
Looking around, she spotted a group of military mages standing on the fortress walls.
They were also observing the teachers and students of the magic high school, and were even talking loudly, not caring at all whether they would be overheard by those below.
"Look, those little brats from the magic school are here again."
"Good timing, it will help us explore further into the inner part of the forest."
"Sigh, I wonder how many of them will die in this batch?"
"Look, look! There's a beautiful woman over there!"
"Yes! It feels like the first time I've seen you like this!"
"They seem to be from the first year of high school. Could they be new magic students?"
"She's definitely a first-year high school student. She's so beautiful, I really hope she doesn't get killed by Warcraft, that would be such a shame."
"What, you're interested? Then you'll have to take good care of them. The first-year high school students are usually around here, it'll be quick to fly over."
"Forget it, no matter how beautiful she is, she's still food in the eyes of magical beasts. They won't show any mercy and wait for us to rescue her."
"Yes, for magicians, strength is still the most important thing. Since they chose to come here, they shouldn't be here as mere decorations."
Listening to their discussion, Lu Shi looked around and found that the eyes of these military mages seemed to be fixed on her. She then looked at Wen Tianming next to her and finally confirmed that they were talking about her.
"Tch, student. Do I look that young?"
Lu Shi touched her face, feeling a little narcissistic.
However, these military mages are right.
What use is appearance?
Only strength matters.
Ultimately, it's strength that affects my speed in drawing my sword... and hunting monsters.
The students from the magic high school got off the bus without even taking a break.
The senior high school students left first, led by their teachers.
Next, the teachers and students of the second year of high school left.
The senior students' practical training went to the interior and central regions of the Warcraft Forest, which is quite far away, so they needed to make the most of their time.
Although this live-fire exercise lasted for half a month, the time was still very tight compared to the scope of the Warcraft Forest.
Those who come here, especially the senior students and teachers, hope to push the area that is controllable by humans a little deeper.
But I wonder how many of these senior teachers and students will be able to come back next time I see them.
There was no time for sentimentality before it was the turn of the first-year high school students to set off.
Students from Class 1 and Class 2 also left the fortress under the guidance of their practical instructors.
Before they left, the atmosphere was tense, with both sides disliking each other and exchanging harsh words.
However, from beginning to end, not a single student from either class glanced at Class 3.
That's true, Class 3 doesn't even qualify as an opponent.
Back in school, Wen Tianming, the responsible homeroom teacher, had everyone divided into teams.
Since Class 3 is responsible for the area within a hundred miles around the fortress, this area mainly consists of Tier 1 and Tier 2 monsters, and a student team of about 5 people plus a combat instructor can handle it perfectly well.
Therefore, each of the 11 teachers led 5 to 6 students into the outer area to conduct practical training.
Lu Shi was ultimately assigned to four students, including Zhou Rui and Wu Lie, both of whom were beginner-level fire mages.
There are also two boys, Zheng Zu and Long Fang, both of whom are beginner-level earth-element mages.
The two were tall and strong, and looked very honest, perfectly fitting the image of earth-type mages.
Before setting off, everyone received enough supplies for half a month.
Lu Shi looked at the large backpack that had been given to her, which was bulging and full.
Just as he was about to reach out and pick it up, Long Fang took the initiative and lifted the backpack himself.
Looking at him carrying one on his back and another in his hand, he looked a bit comical.
Long Fang said in a simple and honest manner, "Teacher Lu, you are a girl, let me carry the things."
He even forced a silly smile as he spoke.
What a sweet little boy!
Upon seeing this, Zhou Rui was furious and shouted, "Long Fang, what do you mean? Am I not a girl?"
The stern tone made Long Fang tremble.
Zheng Zu hurriedly stepped forward, wanting to reach out and grab Zhou Rui's backpack.
"Get lost, I'm not some weak white magician." Zhou Rui slapped Zheng Zu's hand away, slung her backpack over her shoulder, and glared fiercely at Lu Shi.
Is this interesting?
Lu Shi looked at the girl and felt a headache coming on. It was just that she accidentally laughed at her once.
This rebellious little girl is so hostile.
Fortunately, the other three boys were quite obedient.
After saying goodbye to Wen Tianming, Lu Shi's team set off.
Because of Lu Shi's presence, their team was very eye-catching.
As they left the gate, they attracted many onlookers, making the team seem like a highly anticipated seeded team.
This made Zhou Rui even more unhappy, and her face turned icy. The other three boys, on the other hand, were receiving so much attention for the first time, and their expressions were extremely excited.
...
After leaving the fortress, Lu Shi's team headed towards the pre-designated area.
Walking through the dense monster forest, every step is filled with unknowns and mysteries.
Sunlight filters through layers of leaves, casting dappled shadows that illuminate the thick carpet of fallen leaves and moss beneath our feet.
The air was filled with the fresh scent of trees and the damp smell of earth, occasionally mingled with the aura of distant magical beasts, making one hold their breath in awe.
The surroundings were so quiet that the only sounds were one's own breathing and the soft crunch of fallen leaves underfoot. Occasionally, a gentle breeze would blow by, rustling the leaves as if telling ancient legends of the Monster Forest.
Suddenly, a small flying magical beast flew overhead, emitting a clear cry that broke the silence.
Walking through this primeval forest, the group felt as if they were in a giant green maze.
The tall trees blocked out the sun, making it impossible to see the entire sky.
Vines intertwine among the trees, and moss covers the ground, creating a series of unique scenes.
The four students were all seasoned veterans who had participated in three real-world drills, and were quite familiar with the environment of the Monster Forest. They moved quickly, even consciously stopping to check for traces of monsters.
Lu Shi put on an air of superiority. Since awakening the three elemental powers of wind, fire, and lightning, her physical abilities have improved significantly without her even realizing it. Now, she can easily keep up with these students.
The task of the practical exercise was to clear out the surrounding monsters, which was also the main source of points for their team.
During their journey, Lu Shi's team encountered their first magical beast in a clearing in the woods.
Tier 1 Wind Rabbit.
The rabbit lay flat on the ground, motionless and not moving, as if waiting for someone to come.
Looking at the large rabbit radiating a blue light, Lu Shi's first thought was:
Why kill such a cute rabbit?
However, the two fire-elemental students excitedly waved their hands, causing stardust to shimmer, and two large fireballs hurtled towards the rabbit.
Bang.
The rabbit deftly dodged the first fireball.
Bang.
The second fireball struck the rabbit squarely on the head. The immense force slammed the Wind Rabbit to the ground, its head charred black from the impact.
"You hit it."
Zhou Rui shouted happily and ran over to collect her spoils.
A Tier 1 magical beast is worth 1 point. Compared to other ferocious carnivorous magical beasts, this Wind Rabbit is practically a free point.
However, before Zhou Rui could even get close to the rabbit, Lu Shi rushed forward and grabbed Zhou Rui's hand, preventing her from taking another step.
Zhou Rui shouted angrily, "What are you doing?"
She tried even harder to shake off Lu Shi's hand.
Lu Shi still gripped Zhou Rui's hand tightly with her right hand, pointed at the bushes with her left, and said in a fierce tone:
"If you want to die, then go ahead and go."
Zhou Rui then realized something was wrong.
The other three boys stared in terror at the rabbit lying on the ground.
No, they were looking into the bushes further ahead.
Suddenly, the bushes shook, and several figures in green leaped out.
Hey, you're a seasoned pro.
Lu Shi thought to herself, "The one who delivers the weight of the soul has arrived."
Seven Gale Wolves appeared before the five of them.
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