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Chapter 710 - 580: Guardian Badge (Second Update) · Oct 13, 2026

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701 Chapter 701 - 571: Just Being Fussy 2026-10-13
702 Chapter 702 - 572: Impure Motives 2026-10-13
703 Chapter 703 - 573: None of Your Damn Business 2026-10-13
704 Chapter 704 - 574: Divine Text Family 2026-10-13
705 Chapter 705 - 575: Gourmand 2026-10-13
706 Chapter 706 - 576: Chubby 2026-10-13
707 Chapter 707 - 577: Returning to the Essence 2026-10-13
708 Chapter 708 - 578: Opportunity 2026-10-13
709 Chapter 709 - 579: Confidential Project 2026-10-13
710 Chapter 710 - 580: Guardian Badge (Second Update) 2026-10-13
711 Chapter 711 - 581: The Limits of Science 2026-10-13
712 Chapter 712 - 582: Ring Toss 2026-10-13
713 Chapter 713 - 583: Gains and Hidden Worries 2026-10-13
714 Chapter 714 - 584: Irrefutable Evidence 2026-10-13
715 Chapter 715 - 585: Can You Keep a Secret? 2026-10-13
716 Chapter 716 - 586: Breaking the Deadlock 2026-10-13
717 Chapter 717 - 587: Alien Divine Text 2026-10-13
718 Chapter 718 - 588: The Destined One 2026-10-13
719 Chapter 719 - 589: Too Much Is as Bad as Too Little 2026-10-13
720 Chapter 720 - 590: Seizure 2026-10-13
721 Chapter 721 - 591: For What? 2026-10-13
722 Chapter 722 - 592: Cannon Fodder? 2026-10-13
723 Chapter 723 - 593: Arrogant at First, Humble Later 2026-10-13
724 Chapter 724 - 594: Relieved 2026-10-13
725 Chapter 725 - 595: Yet Again... 2026-10-13
726 Chapter 726 - 596: It’s You! 2026-10-13
727 Chapter 727 - 597: Hard to Explain 2026-10-13
728 Chapter 728 - 598: Refinement? 2026-10-13
729 Chapter 729 - 599: Society 2026-10-13
730 Chapter 730 - 600: Rules Are Useless 2026-10-13
731 Chapter 731 - 601: Is It Appropriate? 2026-10-13
732 Chapter 732 - 602: Look at How Big-Headed You Are 2026-10-13
733 Chapter 733 - 603: The Confidence of the Divine Land’s People 2026-10-13
734 Chapter 734 2026-10-13
735 Chapter 735 2026-10-13
736 Chapter 736 2026-10-13
737 Chapter 737 2026-10-13
738 Chapter 738 - 608: So Audacious 2026-10-13
739 Chapter 739 - 609: Pride and Prejudice 2026-10-13
740 Chapter 740 - 610: The Discrimination Hierarchy 2026-10-13
741 Chapter 741 - 611: So Dirty 2026-10-13
742 Chapter 742 - 612: Difficult Situation 2026-10-13
743 Chapter 743 - 613: Value 2026-10-13
744 Chapter 744 - 614: I Don’t Want to Listen 2026-10-13
745 Chapter 745 - 615: I’m Coming! 2026-10-13
746 Chapter 746 - 616: Forced Detainment 2026-10-13
747 Chapter 747 - 617: Aerial Battle 2026-10-13
748 Chapter 748 - 618: Nothing Is Taboo 2026-10-13
749 Chapter 749 - 619: Optimus 2026-10-13
750 Chapter 750 - 620: Rigid Dogmatism 2026-10-13

Qu Jianlei didn’t make any trouble this time and obediently piloted the Mecha to land.

The military forbidden zone set up within the Mist Mansion is definitely not simple, and the consequences of causing trouble would surely be more severe than killing Kushnier.

The key issue is that he has no idea how to leave the Secret Realm, truly making escape impossible.

However, someday, when he becomes more powerful... well, that’ll be a topic for later.

Next, he jumped out of the Space Mecha and looked at the two Flying Mechas opposite.

One Flying Mecha landed, and a middle-aged Modified Warrior emerged.

He walked forward, unconcerned about the number of Awakened across, ”Show your identification proof!”

Luo Hanshuang and Petis went up first and handed over their internship certificates.

”Xingluo Academy?” The Modified Warrior glanced at them, muttering softly, ”Pride of the Heavens...”

Then he scanned it with a terminal, returned the proof, and looked at Qu Jianlei and his group with a blank expression.

”All of you come from wealthy families... show your identification too, don’t dig your own graves.”

The proof manufactured by Luo Bingfeng was indeed not simple, effortlessly passing the military’s checks.

After inspection, the Modified Warrior snorted coldly.

”Your identities have been recorded, remember, do not disclose today’s events, or even the Supreme won’t be able to save you!”

Then he pointed to the Mecha in the air, ”Follow him, do not wander off!”

Qu Jianlei piloted the Mecha with the five people, obediently following the other.

This Mecha was rather mischievous, leading them around in circles until midnight before stopping.

Given to ordinary people, they might have been long confused, but Qu Jianlei had an excellent sense of direction, with Xiao Hu’s positioning skills even higher.

The Mecha watched them land, then flew off without a word, not bothering to explain.

”Let’s eat something and rest,” Qu Jianlei took out cooking gear and food, ”you heat up the meals, I’ll set up the formation.”

While traveling in the past days, he had prepared quite a bit of food, ready to eat once heated.

Before the formation was finished, a rustling sound began, and it started to drizzle again.

Mountains usually had a lot of rain; often winds and floods during the day, while at night it tended to drizzle gently.

Qu Jianlei quickly finished setting up the formation and opened a sun umbrella, ”I’ll treat everyone to some wine and then have a good rest.”

The male guardian couldn’t help but ask, ”Do you know where we are now?”

”It’s no trouble for me,” Qu Jianlei waved his hand, ”he led us in a few circles.”

You also led us in circles, the male guardian grumbled inwardly: you just don’t want us to remember the location.

However, he truly forgot the place, even though his sense of direction was also very strong.

”It’s a good thing,” he said with a cheerful smile, ”that means they don’t want to make trouble.”

Now, feeling a little more daring, since the military had recorded them, anyone thinking of eliminating him would have to consider carefully.

Aunt Han said indifferently, ”They didn’t want trouble either, it’s just the garrison army.”

Qu Jianlei was stunned to hear that, ”Are they cultivating Superpower Rice here?”

Aunt Han didn’t answer, not out of ignorance, but because she couldn’t be bothered to respond.

”That’s possible...” the B-level male guardian nodded thoughtfully, ”there’s no safer place than here.”

Qu Jianlei gently shook his head: cultivating Superpower Rice here definitely isn’t just for safety.

The B-level female guardian noticed his action and curiously asked, ”You shook your head to indicate disagreement?”

You’re really talkative, Qu Jianlei reluctantly replied, ”There are more reasons than just safety for cultivating Superpower Rice here.”

”Of course,” the female guardian replied nonchalantly, ”cultivating in a military-controlled area is convenient... now, take out the wine.”

The gentle drizzle continued until the next morning, and after the six enjoyed a good night’s sleep, they headed straight for the mountain’s center.

A day and a half later, they finally arrived at the location.

After entering the mountain, the visibility kept improving, and now, in clear weather, visibility can reach tens of kilometers.

If it weren’t the case, the teachers wouldn’t tell students: once you enter the mountain, it becomes easier.

The center of this mountain range is highly recognizable; the other mountains only reach one to two thousand meters, at most over three thousand meters.

But the peak at the center exceeds ten thousand meters!

The meeting point wasn’t at the top, but at the base of the mountain, roughly a little over two thousand meters above sea level—if there were sea level.

At the mountain base, there’s a flat area, roughly thirty square kilometers, with a hardened surface, very level.

This flat area has scattered green zones, which from the air look like an abstract Quantum entangled long sword.

This is precisely the Imperial guardian badge, symbolizing technology and courage.

In other words, this flat area was organized by the Imperial, demonstrating sovereignty through multiple means.

Qu Jianlei’s group of six didn’t use Space Mechas to arrive; upon reaching, they switched to walking.

The thirty square kilometer flat area was mostly empty, with few people living in the small buildings of the green zones.

When the six of them arrived, they encountered a teacher from Xingluo Academy, who directly took them back to the academy’s base.

Xingluo Academy had rented a building here, a three-story single-faced building, somewhat resembling a military barracks.

Qu Jianlei and the others didn’t arrive early; twenty-eight groups of students had already arrived, and with them, it made thirty groups.

However, most of these students were teleported into the mountains upon entering, starting seven or eight days ahead of them.

Furthermore, the worst students who could get here were Awakened, accompanied by Guardians, so crossing mountains wasn’t a big deal.

When the six of them settled in, it was already evening.

The academy had temporarily set up a cafeteria, but it was necessary to order dishes in advance to avoid waste.

Since the students who came were about to graduate, they weren’t keen on cafeteria food; they’d rather enjoy free gatherings before leaving school.

Anyway, those who come for the internship have certainly experienced outdoor survival, so the academy isn’t worried about them being hungry.

Qu Jianlei and the others missed out on booking dinner, but it didn’t matter; the rooftop was big enough to set up a barbecue stand.

The six of them finally found their group, feeling relieved, planning to have a good meal and sleep well.

However, under such circumstances, having a satisfying meal was not easy.

Many students heard that new classmates had arrived, and came over to greet them, especially since these two were female classmates.

The proportion of females among Awakened is relatively small, although this doesn’t have much to do with gender—it mainly emphasizes paternal bloodline here.

Raising a daughter, no matter how outstanding, would still marry out, and finding a husband to join the family is really difficult.

Those with strength wouldn’t want to join another family, and those without… what’s the purpose of them joining, just to be a seed dispenser?

Among the fifty-one students from Xingluo Academy this time, there were only seventeen females, just one-third.

So when they were eating, people occasionally came by to toast a drink and chat for a while.

However, Luo Hanshuang truly lived up to her nickname ”Leng Bingbing,” being extremely aloof towards those who greeted her.

Qu Jianlei watched coldly and for a moment felt a bit disoriented: Is this really the adorable foodie I know?

No wonder others say every woman has more than one face; looking at it… it doesn’t seem wrong.

After four or five groups of people came over, another familiar face arrived—the tall and strong girl who wanted to replace Qu Jianlei.

Gao Zhuang also landed outside the mountain; however, her two protectors were powerful, one A-level and one B-level, escorting her in.

Moreover, she had gained some opportunity, ”See this piece of wood? It can absorb Spiritual Power… it’s Spiritual Power, indeed.”

Petis was a bit at odds with her, ”Whose family didn’t finish burning their firewood? It’s all charred, and you actually believe it.”

”I wasn’t talking to you,” Gao Zhuang was much more aggressive, ”Do you know what Spiritual Power is?”

”I know, isn’t it just this blackish wood?”

”My A-level person appraised it,” Gao Zhuang looked around before handing the wood to Aunt Han, ”Senior, could you take a look?”

It’s not that she’s being careless, but there are people from her family, so there’s no worry about others taking it away.

Aunt Han took it, flipped it over, glanced at it, and handed it to Qu Jianlei, ”It really can absorb spiritual power, unlike Thunderstruck Wood.”

Her actions were actually against taboo, but being A-level, does one really need to be so cautious?

Besides, would the truly precious stuff be put out by the other side?

Qu Jianlei was happily listening to the rookies bicker, and upon receiving the wood, tried releasing Spiritual Power.

Then he got a shock, ”Could it be Soul Nourishing Wood?”

He used the term Soul Nourishing Wood as a translation since the Imperial doesn’t have this term.

”What’s that?” Gao Zhuang was stunned, ”How much would you be willing to pay for this opportunity?”

”I’m not buying, just saying it offhand,” Qu Jianlei shook his head and handed back the wood.

If it were indeed Soul Nourishing Wood, he might actually consider buying a piece to try if the small lake could reside within it.

It’s said that Soul Nourishing Wood can indeed store Divine Thought—translating it to Spiritual Power in the Imperial makes sense too.

However, the small lake is just artificial intelligence; can electromagnetic waves really be exchanged for spiritual power?

Moreover, she’s just a newly advanced C-level; if it truly were something good, would it be your turn as a junior to sell it?

If it were an opponent, simply kill them and seize it.

But this is still within the circle of friends; you can’t be ruthless, just ignore it.

Gao Zhuang didn’t pester him further; it seemed to be merely a matter of etiquette. The next moment, she started talking about other things.

”Beibei exited the internship; one of her guardians died, another was injured, and she lost an arm and is returning for treatment.”

However, Luo Hanshuang didn’t have much of a relationship with Beibei; she didn’t even pretend to sympathize.

”The Celestial Level internship task allows a death rate with an upper limit of five percent… didn’t the guys have any issues?”

The allowed death rate upper limit means that as long as it’s below the limit, no one will be held accountable, considering it a necessary price paid.

In other words, Xingluo Academy sent fifty-one students this time, and losing two students is nothing; losing three would be a problem.

So Beibei exiting the internship really didn’t matter to Luo Hanshuang.

Her focus was somewhat odd… we lost so much among the girls, didn’t the guys have any issues?

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