sbdcsierra Chapter 8 The Gate to the Underground
Chapter 8 The Gate to the Underground
4 month 15 number.
Magic Martial Arts Grand Auditorium.
The 32 students were fully prepared and ready to go.
Luo Yichuan, along with two fifth-rank instructors and three fourth-rank instructors, were fully armed and ready to descend into the underground cave.
The arrival of the former principal and two grandmasters, Huang Jing, was also a welcome event.
......
"All of you are the pride of Magic Martial Arts University, the backbone of our nation!"
The old principal's powerful voice echoed in the auditorium.
"I hope that you will all return safely, and that from among you will be the highest order!"
I also hope that your achievements will be realized not in the present, but in the future!
"Constantly running away will not make you a strong person!"
"If possible, I would not like to see you young people on the front lines, on the battlefield!"
But now, the underground forces' attacks are becoming increasingly fierce. As elites trained by the school, as martial artists, you have the obligation and responsibility to shoulder all of this!
"Perhaps some of you are thinking, you are all so young, why should you take on this kind of obligation?"
"But we are martial artists! Remember, for martial artists, that means responsibility and duty!"
Today, I see you all off, and await your return!
The old principal spoke the last sentence very loudly, straightening his hunched back.
Luo Yichuan's expression was stern as he shouted, "Let's go!"
At this moment, the two grandmasters, as well as the teachers who came to see them off, all stood up straight, with their left hands across their chests, and performed the martial arts salute for everyone!
Outside the auditorium, everyone got into their cars.
The old principal and his entourage did not see them off, but their eyes remained fixed on the buses, their emotions complex.
Year after year, time and time again!
Farewell, seeing someone off...
This farewell may be the last...
The old principal watched the car drive away and sighed.
Magic Martial Arts University has been established for 60 years, and he has been there for 60 years. Over the past 60 years, the old principal has seen many people off, including elders, classmates, and students.
Huang Jing murmured, "This is the destiny of our generation of martial artists..."
"No, this isn't fate! Martial artists don't believe in fate!" the old headmaster roared. "It's just that we were too weak to quell the underground caves, leaving future troubles for our descendants!"
The old headmaster stood ramrod straight, his voice brimming with murderous intent: "We've lived 80 years, that's enough! Already plagued by injuries and illnesses, if the situation worsens, we old fogies will fight to the death, even if it means biting off a piece of flesh from the underground!"
Upon hearing this, everyone was overcome with grief...
What is the Eighth Grade Realm? The Eighth Grade Golden Body Realm, where the golden body is indestructible and immortal.
No human has ever lived to the limit of lifespan. The oldest eighth-rank grandmaster was over 130 years old, yet he was still a formidable warrior.
The old principal was only over eighty years old, but he was plagued by injuries and illnesses, and his golden body was almost worn away.
All of this stems from his 60 years of exploration of underground caves.
The old principal stopped speaking and looked at Huang Jingdao, saying, "Go ahead."
Huang Jing nodded slightly, sighed softly, and left in an instant. This time, he would also enter the underground cave to protect the passage.
Thirty-two Rank 32 martial artists, the elites of the second and third years of university, have gathered here after graduating from their senior year. If any accident occurs and they are all wiped out, Magic Martial Arts University will face a talent gap in the next few years.
……
On the bus, everyone's emotions remained high.
Only Qin Fengqing looked solemn, deep in thought.
"The old man's injuries are more serious than I thought, somewhat beyond my expectations."
With Qin Fengqing's insight, he could immediately tell the extent of the old principal's injuries. His golden body was almost completely destroyed, and his eighth-grade, fifth-level golden body was riddled with holes.
"We must obtain some life essence as soon as possible; the old man's injuries cannot be delayed any longer..."
……
The car drove for twenty minutes before suddenly stopping. Luo Yichuan said in a low voice, "Get out of the car, check your luggage, and don't bring any useless trash that will increase your burden."
Everyone got off the car, and what came into view was a heavily guarded military base.
Every three steps there's a guard post, every five steps a sentry post; soldiers with guns are everywhere on guard.
Luo Yichuan led everyone toward the gate.
At the entrance, several powerful martial artists, all of whom were at least third-rank, warily scanned the crowd. Their imposing auras were sharp.
"Luo Yichuan, from the Weaponry Academy of Shanghai Martial Arts University, applies to enter the underground cave as a newly promoted third-rank martial artist!"
"Identification documents, entry permit!"
The officer handling the group meticulously checked their documents and verified everyone's identities.
After everyone had finished their inspections, the officers and other soldiers, with their resolute expressions, saluted Qin Fengqing and his group.
"You are going to fight to protect your homeland and humanity. May you all return victorious!"
The base was huge. After walking for more than ten minutes, the group finally arrived at their destination, a heavily guarded metal hall!
This place is guarded by a large number of soldiers, as well as many martial artists.
After Luo Yichuan made contact with an officer, a tightly sealed alloy door inside the metal hall was slowly opened.
The group then stepped into a long underground passage, where there was no one on either side.
As soon as Qin Fengqing and his group stepped out of the passage, they entered a huge and spacious hall.
At this moment, other people in the hall saw Fang Ping and his group rushing in. Someone recognized Luo Yichuan and couldn't help but laugh, "Teacher Luo, are these students from Magic Martial Arts University coming in this time?"
"Hmm." Luo Yichuan nodded at the person.
A little over a minute later, the group reached the end.
A massive alloy gate blocked their path.
The main gate, entirely bronze in color, is nearly 10 meters tall and is integrated with the surrounding alloy walls. At this moment, only a small door, about the height of a person, has been opened on the main gate.
This door is made entirely of Grade A alloy, and even a high-level expert would need some time to break through it.
Everyone else was shocked to hear this. The door weighed at least 50 kilograms. Based on the price of 100 credits per kilogram of A-grade alloy, how many credits would that be?
There were two martial arts guards at the gate.
One of the middle-aged martial artists had a long scar running from his brow to the corner of his mouth.
The martial artist laughed heartily and said, "Aren't you shocked? Hahaha!"
Another martial artist looked at Luo Yichuan and said, "These are the future pillars of society. Keep a close eye on them once they're inside."
"Yes, I will," Luo Yichuan replied seriously.
The scarred man laughed, "Go in this way, and come back this way. Come back alive, and the future is yours!"
Scarface began checking everyone's identification, explaining, "This is just a formality the first time you come in. Next time, I'll recognize you and won't need to check your documents anymore."
"Be careful once you're inside. This is your first time, so don't expect to kill anyone. Don't be reckless; just watch and wait. Once you're strong enough, you'll be able to wreak havoc on them!"
Scarface was a bit long-winded, but everyone could sense his concern in his words.