Chapter 244: Chapter 187: Unable to Be as Happy as Before

The large gymnasium, nearly 17,000 freshmen, was eerily silent.

No one was speaking.

Even the sound of breathing seemed to carry a stifling atmosphere.

On the first day of the official semester, during the first class, the freshmen, not even nineteen, were coldly informed that, due to the frequent appearance of other-dimensional space gates, the government might be unable to control the situation in twenty or thirty years.

An alien race invasion on a large scale could very well be imminent.

This is a war that cannot be avoided.

In the future, the human race and the alien race will engage in a life-and-death battle.

By then, everyone will be mobilized, and no one can remain untouched.

And they are bound to become the main force of this battle.

“There’s no need for you to look so worried, at least there are twenty or thirty years, maybe even a hundred years of peace.”

“Moreover, although we human warriors are not as many as the alien warriors, the gap isn’t too large. Plus, we have Guardian Divine Artifacts and thermal weapons.

Aliens fear our nuclear strikes.

If the day of apocalypse really comes and we can’t resist, all the nuclear weapons in the world will be ignited to drag the aliens to hell with us. Even if the alien race wins, what they will get is a war-torn Earth with no vitality left.

Thus, without perfect preparation, the alien race won’t invade easily on a large scale; it’s not so easy to succeed either.

Furthermore, the alien races’ major forces are intricate and not united.”

“The Divine Martial Continent, although home to the strongest alien races, also has many other races, some of which are peaceful and just want a place to survive.

They don’t love fighting and don’t want to go to war with humanity. Moreover, even when war truly breaks out, no one wants to be the one to stick out, as everyone fears death, aliens included.”

“No one can guarantee what the future holds; all you need to do is ensure, from today onwards, that you spend each day seriously and earnestly.”

Teacher Chen, experienced in teaching, wasn’t surprised by the students’ reactions.

However, a sense of helplessness and bitterness also lingered in his heart.

Knowing too much has its downsides.

This is why the news media downplay reports related to the Otherworld.

Even the Divine Martial Continent is described as the Otherworld to prevent ordinary people from knowing too much.

Certain matters, if known to the public, could lead to widespread panic.

For instance, if people knew doomsday was imminent, how many would still work diligently rather than indulge in reckless living?

How many couples would still want to marry and have children?

How many people would want their children born into such a dangerous era?

This generation of young people is indeed unfortunate and melancholic.

If it weren’t for the frequent appearances of other-dimensional space gates in recent years, the school wouldn’t have let these newly admitted freshmen know all this.

But it’s also good to know early, as understanding the dangers of the future encourages cherishing time and training hard.

After all, there’s no time to waste anymore.

Even if the alien invasion is delayed, they will be participants and witnesses in this racial war.

The stronger they are, the more likely they are to survive.

“Teacher, didn’t you say that if the other-dimensional space gates within Base City were forcibly destroyed, it would cause a spatial collapse and chain reactions?

But as far as I know, some of the other-dimensional space gates in Guanglin have been closed, and the nearby streets have not suffered any damage, nor have any buildings collapsed.”

A student asked loudly.

Immediately, the gym became chaotic with discussions, as this contradicted what Teacher Chen said.

“That’s closing, not destroying!”

Teacher Chen shook his head slightly: “Each other-dimensional space gate has a key, also known as the Heart of Space. With it, you can close the space gate.

Furthermore, this key can condense Essence of Life.

The Essence of Life can heal injuries, and if there’s enough, it can even regenerate limbs. It can also improve the body and enhance strength. This key is also the key to becoming a Martial Emperor powerhouse, which is beyond what a Seventh Grade Martial Artist like me can understand.”

A key?

Heart of Space.

Essence of Life!

Key to becoming a Martial Emperor powerhouse!

Many people heard about it for the first time, but everyone knew this key was invaluable.

If the human race controlled a large number of keys, they would have the initiative.

“How is the key obtained?” a student asked urgently.

Outside Base City, space gates didn’t matter, as they could be destroyed with missiles. If keys could be obtained within Base City to close its space gates, the threat of alien invasion would be greatly reduced.

“If a new other-dimensional space gate appears, the key will appear in about ten days, accompanied by anomalies in that space.

We want to compete for the key, and all the races in the Divine Martial Continent do too.

Because the key is also crucial to them.

Thus, each time a key appears, it results in extremely fierce and bloody battles.

The key has spirituality, and if not seized, it will disappear, only to reappear at an uncertain time, maybe a month or a year, or even decades until it is obtained by someone!”

The students fell silent again.

Even though nothing was said directly, everyone knew how difficult it was to obtain a key.

For this key, humans, aliens, the demon race, and even the chosen ones from some mysterious races would battle in the Otherworld.

Most of them didn’t even have the qualification to participate in this contest.

At this point, for the first time, Teacher Chen’s tone changed with some emotion: “Of the 68 space gates in Guanglin, 47 keys have been claimed, and the human race has taken 15, less than a third.”

“Even those 15 keys were hard-won. The other-dimensional space gates suppress strength, and those who can join the battle for keys are top-level geniuses within the same tier. Every key is drenched in blood, and only invincible geniuses of the same tier have the ability to obtain a key.”

Invincible at the same tier.

These four words filled everyone with helplessness.

Not only national invincibility at the same tier but invincibility at the same tier in the Divine Martial Continent!

“No wonder the state places such emphasis on nurturing geniuses with invincible potential at the same tier, sparing no expense.”

Many suddenly realized.

At that moment, many of them thought of Lin Feng and Yun Kai.

Lin Feng, once hailed as the strongest high school student, could overpower Martial Artists with his Eighth Rank Body Cultivator skills, absolutely unbeatable among high schoolers.

Now, newly entered into the Second Grade, he dares to challenge all Second Grade Realm individuals nationwide, displaying invincible potential at the same tier.

But, to everyone’s consternation, he refined a First Grade Demon Spirit. Even though he could be invincible in the Second Grade Realm, he is destined for no future.

Otherwise, he truly had invincible potential at the same tier.

As for Yun Kai, inheriting the talent for Ancestral Demonization from his Extraordinary Ancestor and refining the Earth Chart Golden Lion King, even before becoming a Martial Artist, he had two innate skills, showcasing invincible potential at the same tier as the future pride of honor.

Besides the two, Ye Qiu and Qi Wu also have invincible potential at the same tier.

“Invincible at the same tier!”

At this moment, Lin Feng’s eyes flickered slightly.

These four words were the reason he refined the Nightmare, the Evil Spirit, and cultivated the Fish Dragon Transformation.

“In the alien race, there are Five Great Forces, namely the Dragon King Hall…..”

Following this, Teacher Chen used video materials to detail the region map of the Divine Martial Continent for the students, along with the division of alien forces, the appearance of various races, their abilities and characteristics, and their attitudes towards humanity.

This class started at seven and lasted for five whole hours, ending only at twelve.

The more the freshmen learned about the Divine Martial Continent, the more serious their expressions became.

Even after class, they couldn’t fully relax.

This class served as a mental baptism for the freshmen.

The majority became more determined on the path of becoming powerful.

But they also understood that, from today onwards, it would be hard to feel as carefree as before.

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