12dz Chapter 958
Chapter 958
Abbot Wuliang seemed to be exceptionally lenient towards this "Sha Wujing".
He was initially puzzled, but quickly explained with a smile:
"Although this special training is called 'special training,' it is fundamentally very different from the various special training programs that the two academies use to cultivate 'students.'"
The dean suddenly paused, his gaze sweeping across the entire student body, and asked meaningfully:
"I wonder if any of you have heard of the warlord base in the northern district of the City of Ten Thousand Races?"
The students in the seats below immediately began to whisper among themselves.
The "Sha Wujing" who had spoken up showed a look of surprise on his face, and then seemed to fall into deep thought.
The dean didn't keep him in suspense any longer and continued to explain:
"Perhaps it's the academy's 'special training' model that made you subconsciously think that this 'special training' to the interdimensional battlefield would be just as light-hearted as previous special training..."
"However, I can tell you all clearly—"
"The thoughts that just flashed through your minds and the guesses you were whispering about were all correct!"
"And this special training is even more 'exciting' than you can imagine."
These words only fueled the whispers and murmurs that followed.
The emotions of these outstanding students were immediately stirred up.
And the prevailing sentiment among them...
Mostly excited!
A significant portion of the students enrolled in the Boundless Academy or the Longevity Academy belonged to privileged classes.
They have lived in the City of All Races since they were children.
The entire City of Myriad Races can actually be seen as a small, orderly place.
Almost all players here are subject to restrictions and protection.
In such an environment, these precious "young masters," though indeed exceptionally strong and absolutely deserving of the title "prodigy,"
But to some extent, they are overprotected, more like flowers grown in a greenhouse.
Although students die every year in both colleges.
However, this mortality rate is far, far lower than that of the wild and untamed prodigies who thrive in the wild.
The various competitions and special training these precious prodigies underwent were also subject to strict mortality control by the hospital through various means.
But this time, judging from the dean's words...
One student asked loudly:
"Does the dean mean that this special training isn't just a 'small-scale exercise,' but a real bloodbath that could result in death?!"
"Just like the soldiers in those warlord bases, are we really fighting the enemy head-on on the border battlefield?!"
Dean Wuliang could sense the excitement of this group of young prodigies.
Looking at these young faces, their expressions of fervent enthusiasm for real war, he couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.
Although the novel "Fortress Besieged" is not popular among all races, the principle about the difference between being inside and outside the city seems self-evident, as various vivid examples can be seen.
With Dean Wuliang's insight, even without the city lord Woruo revealing much, he could sense the undercurrents beneath this special training activity.
He could even guess with almost perfect accuracy—
At this moment, the atmosphere among the Cursed Clan is probably tragic.
The prodigies of the Curse Clan are probably too heavy-hearted to sleep.
Perhaps it was despair, perhaps it was fear...
Deep down, they probably yearn for a peaceful life more than ever before, more than any other player.
Let alone living in the City of Ten Thousand Races, even living peacefully within their own racial territory has become a luxury for them.
Ironically...
The invading forces, also about to land on the battlefield, these children, excited and fanatical about real war, had no idea—
The bloody war they yearn for is something another race avoids at all costs;
The "protection" of the City of Ten Thousand Races, which they disregarded, was something that another race desperately longed for but could never attain.
The dean, who is also getting on in years, felt a great deal of emotion when faced with such a comparison.
However, despite his feelings, he did not teach these children about "peace," or philosophical topics such as "fate" or "reincarnation."
To be precise, these philosophical topics have never been within the scope of the study of all races.
The theme of all races has always been plunder.
Survival of the fittest is an eternal truth.
There's nothing to sympathize with about the Cursed Clan; they can only blame themselves for not being strong enough.
Dean Wuliang casually raised his hand, and the students' chatter immediately ceased.
He glanced at the students present and said bluntly:
"As you guessed, the content of this special training is real warfare."
"And it completely mimics the rules of the newly opened Elementary Realm Battlefield—"
"The defending faction, the cursed players, entered the battlefield earlier than us and set up various defensive facilities in advance."
"The attacking faction, namely the elite players from our two academies, will log in to the Cursed Clan Realm Battlefield at midnight tomorrow."
"In addition, the defending side will release a large number of ferocious beasts on the boundary battlefield."
"According to the rules of the boundary battlefield, the level of ferocious beasts is not restricted."
As soon as the rules were explained, some students in the audience began to discuss:
"Seriously? Our level is capped at 10, but the ferocious beasts don't have level restrictions? Is that reasonable?!"
"What if the Cursed Clan decides to deliberately release those high-level ferocious beasts onto the battlefield?"
Quite a few students share this concern.
However, the dean quickly explained:
"First of all, high-level ferocious beasts are not common."
"After all, as the level of a ferocious beast increases, the probability of it gaining intelligence also increases significantly, and the probability of it evolving into a formal player also increases significantly."
"Those high-level ferocious beasts that haven't been converted into players are extremely rare throughout the entire race."
"So even if the Cursed Clan intends to release high-level ferocious beasts, there probably won't be many of these rare creatures."
"Moreover, the higher the player's level, the stronger the crushing effect on the ferocious beast. And if a top-tier player fights a ferocious beast, fighting a beast of a higher level is just basic stuff."
"So even if there really are high-level ferocious beasts, with your strength, there's nothing to be afraid of."
"Furthermore, the ferocious beast does not belong to either the attacking or defending camp."
"If a high-level ferocious beast is released, it will pose a threat to both your offensive and defensive camps."
"So what is there to be afraid of?"
Clearly, Dean Wuliang's subtext was that, from a self-interest perspective, the Curse Clan would not send high-level ferocious beasts to the boundary battlefield.
However, many students present, including Jiang Yi, felt that—
The Curse Clan will most likely unleash high-level ferocious beasts.
It's even quite possible that a significant number of high-level ferocious beasts were released!
After all, there's an old saying that goes—
Those who are barefoot are not afraid of those who wear shoes.
High-level ferocious beasts are indeed indiscriminate in their attacks and defenses, and can become their targets regardless of whether they are on the offensive or defensive side.
But the Cursed Clan has probably already seen through the situation.
They had no way out but to burn their bridges and fight those arrogant geniuses to the death!
The dean must know these things.
However, he didn't say it explicitly. Instead, he briefly answered some of the students' questions, introduced the special training rules for this boundary battlefield, and then summarized for the students:
"The academy does not guarantee the survival rate of the students during this special training."
In other words, the mortality rate is too high!
"All students who meet the requirements for the boundary battlefield are to sign up voluntarily and bear the mortality rate themselves."
"Students who have chosen to register can come to me now to collect their battlefield tokens."