In an era where everyone is cultivating immortality, the system wants me to become a demon?

Chapter 255 Since it's free anyway, I might as well believe it a little! (3.2K views, please subscribe!)

In the world of Absolute Sword, there is no day or night; the sky is always perpetually dark.

After the camp was built, the students rested briefly before discussing their next strategy.

Even without Instructor Zhao's reminder, everyone knew that holding out in the camp for twenty days was definitely a mistake.

There are two reasons.

Firstly, in the world of Absolute Sword, every sword cultivator is like a torch in the dark night, constantly attracting sword slaves to attack.

The first wave of sword slaves numbered only three hundred, but the number of sword slaves gathering thereafter will only increase, and even Foundation Establishment stage sword slaves, or even stronger ones, will appear one after another.

In addition, the spiritual energy in the world of Absolute Sword is scarce and supplies are difficult to obtain. If the battle with the sword slaves continues, the team will likely suffer a large number of casualties in less than a week.

Secondly, the evaluation of freshmen undergoing military training at Zhuxie University.

Although Instructor Zhao did not say it explicitly, it is certain that the better the students perform during military training, the higher their evaluation will be.

This evaluation might translate into academic credits or other implicit benefits after military training; conversely, a poor evaluation could lower the school's assessment of the students and cause these implicit benefits to disappear.

Those who don't want to give up will definitely have to demonstrate their value during military training.

These two main reasons helped the students quickly figure out the path they should take next.

To avoid being surrounded by a large number of sword slaves, we cannot stay in the camp indefinitely. Instead, we should divide into small groups and actively explore the surrounding area.

That way, even if they encountered sword slaves, the students would catch them off guard, and the number of sword slaves would not be too large.

Meanwhile, during their exploration of the world of Absolute Sword, they may find one sword-wielding lineage after another.

As long as they can defeat the sword slaves who guard the sword tradition and obtain them, Instructor Zhao's evaluation of them will naturally improve.

Therefore, after a short rest, the students began to actively organize their teams.

The number of people in each team is very important; it can't be too many or too few.

Having too many people makes it easy to attract a large number of sword slaves, while having too few people makes it easy to be caught alone by the sword slaves and die suddenly.

After some analysis, everyone agreed that a ten-person team was the most reasonable configuration, and it would be even better if the team leader was a Foundation Establishment student.

However, everyone understands the principle, but when it comes to team assignments, more than 90% of the students want to team up with Chi Le'an.

There's no way around it, being Chi Le'an's teammate is just too good to pass up.

Tianxin Shengzi is powerful and responsible, never abandoning or giving up on anyone. Who wouldn't like a captain like that!
However, considering everyone's safety, Chi Le'an could only accept a maximum of twenty team members after careful consideration.

After a fierce competition, Chi Le'an's team of 21 members was finally assembled.

The remaining students had no choice but to settle for other reliable teammates.

Xiao Kong, Chen Nuoyi, and Qi Hanyue, all Foundation Establishment cultivators, were naturally the best team captains after Chi Le'an.

As for Su Yuan, who is at the second level of Foundation Establishment?
I'm sorry, it's too eerie; no one dares to entrust their lives to him.

The students immediately expressed their desire to form a team with Xiao Kong and his two companions.

However, the three of them did not give an answer immediately, but instead asked Su Yuan for his opinion first.

Xiao Kong: "Su Yuan, should the four of us act as a team, or should we each lead our own teams?"

Seeing Xiao Kong's eager expression, as if he wanted to prove himself by taking charge, Su Yuan nodded without hesitation:

"It's good that everyone is exploring the world of Absolute Sword separately. After all, I don't have the knack for exploring this world either, and the efficiency of the four of us piling up together is not high."

Xiao Kong nodded and went to find his teammates.

Su Yuan then looked at Chen Nuoyi:

"Noyi, you should also lead the exploration. You ranked first in the Kendo Department this year, so you should set an example as the senior sister should."

The girl nodded slightly, then solemnly instructed:
"Su Yuan, when I'm not around, please don't go too far. We're all equipped with surveillance devices, and Instructor Zhao is watching our every move."

"And that mysterious sword spirit, I heard from you that she sometimes tries to bewitch you, so you must firmly uphold your Dao heart."

These words of advice warmed Su Yuan's heart, and he nodded emphatically.

Finally, there's Qi Hanyue.

Seeing Xiao Kong and Chen Nuoyi leave so casually, the pink-haired girl's pretty face visibly turned embarrassed, and she said cautiously:

"Master, I don't have any intention of proving myself, nor am I the senior sister in the department. I think I should probably not lead the team."

"I'd rather stay by your side and live a life of leisure, please don't send me away."

Su Yuan: "..."

The thought of the dazzling talent "Limitless" appearing on this lazy bum made Su Yuan furious.

Mingming, Chi Le'an, and Zhu Tianqing all came from the same kindergarten, so why is there such a big difference between them?

"Hurry up and lead the team there! Our Yuan Sect doesn't tolerate idlers!"

Su Yuan said irritably.

However, Su Yuan still cared about his subordinates. Seeing Qi Hanyue pouting and looking aggrieved, he softened his tone and said:
"The Absolute Sword World, as a subordinate world of the Exorcising Evil Sword Sect, has long been connected to the Spirit Network."

"If you encounter any danger, you can send me a message, and I can summon you to my side with a blood sacrifice."

Although Su Yuan was prepared to bury the sword slaves, their blood could still be extracted.

Draining the blood is a good way to prevent decay, isn't that a thoughtful approach?

Hearing that Su Yuan would use a blood sacrifice to save her, Qi Hanyue felt a little strange, but having this guarantee was better than being isolated and helpless, so she nodded repeatedly and went to organize manpower.

Aside from the twenty-one members of Chi Le'an's team, Xiao Kong, Chen Nuoyi, and Qi Hanyue, the three Foundation Establishment cultivators, quickly divided up the remaining thirty-four people.

Xiao Kong led twelve people, Chen Nuoyi led thirteen people, and Qi Hanyue, who had the lowest reputation among the Foundation Establishment students, led only nine people.

The four exploration teams were thus formed. The four team leaders discussed the matter among themselves and each chose a direction to explore.

They agreed to share information such as the exploration progress and the team's real-time location in the military training group so that they could provide mutual support as quickly as possible in case of danger.

After the discussion, the four teams prepared to set off.

But at that moment, Su Yuan, who led a group of sword slaves and formed his own team, suddenly spoke:
"Everyone, the future is uncertain. I've added a robot assistant to our military training group. It can be used to tell fortunes and predict good and bad luck."

"If you're interested, you can tag the group robot to check your daily fortune. It's free, so why not believe it a little?"

Upon hearing this, many students immediately rolled their eyes.

What era are we living in? Why are we still indulging in feudal superstitions?

However, several team leaders, including Chi Le'an and Chen Nuoyi, opened the group chat with great interest to check it out.

Chen Nuoyi, in particular, guessed that this group of robots was definitely not as simple as feudal superstition, and that Su Yuan was most likely preparing to pull another trick.

Upon opening the group chat list, sure enough, a group bot named "AA Xiaozhu" appeared, with an abstract but cute pink puppy avatar.

Chen Nuoyi tagged the group bot and immediately found the option to check her fortune.

After clicking to inquire, "AA Little Pig" immediately responded.

【@Chen Nuoyi】

Your fortune today is: Slightly auspicious.

A busy day, traversing mountains and rivers, though without gaining anything, also without loss.

Looking at the ambiguous judgment given by "AA Little Pig", Chen Nuoyi frowned, somewhat confused.

Just as the girl was confused, Chi Le'an, Xiao Kong, and Qi Hanya also checked their fortunes for the day.

Similar to Chen Nuoyi's fortune, both were generally minor and without much gain.

Su Yuan glanced at the pronouncements of the four captains and smiled:

"It seems everyone's luck isn't very good today; they might not be able to find a swordsmanship inheritance."

"Of course, this group of bots I set up is for entertainment purposes only. Please believe in science and do not be superstitious."

"Please check your horoscope again at midnight the next day."

The students nodded perfunctorily. After all, it was just a small program, and there was no need to refuse it outright. It was fine to relieve boredom in their spare time.

Su Yuan nodded in satisfaction, no longer keeping the four expedition teams behind, and let them split into four groups, riding their flying swords and disappearing into the distance.

After all the students had left, Su Yuan still showed no sign of leaving.

He ordered the sword slaves to collect the remains of the sword slaves that had been chopped up by Chi Le'an and the others, and pack them into storage magic treasures.

After collecting the remains of the sword slaves, Su Yuan ordered them to guard the camp while he sat still, holding the Great Desire Immortal Puppet in his hand, clearly preparing to meditate and cultivate.

Upon seeing this, Instructor Zhao, who had also remained in place, raised an eyebrow slightly:

"Su Yuan, everyone has set off to explore the inheritance of swordsmanship, why aren't you moving?"

"You should know that military training grades will be included in your university coursework grade, so they are very important."

Su Yuan calmly replied:
"Instructor Zhao, I'm outnumbered and outmatched. If I run out, won't I just be offering myself up as food to the sword slaves?"

"I'm already suffering enough from being ostracized by my classmates, I don't want to be the first one to be eliminated."

Instructor Zhao: "..."

He glanced at the thirty-odd sword slaves who obeyed his orders without question.

This is what you call being outnumbered and outmatched?

And why are you ostracized by your classmates? Don't you have any idea why?

However, Instructor Zhao ultimately said nothing, but instead made a harsh note about Su Yuan in his notebook.

What Su Yuan said to Instructor Zhao was, of course, a lie.

Instead of searching the world for a swordsmanship lineage, Su Yuan decided to rely on the strength of his team.

As for how to rely on it... naturally, it's by relying on the dear group robot "AA Xiao Zhu".

AA Xiao Zhu is not an ordinary AI robot, but Zhu Qingqing, the spirit of the Ten Thousand Soul Banner that invaded the military training group.

As for today's fortune telling, it's not some kind of feudal superstition, but a legitimate magical technique called "Fate-Pointing"!
In principle, Zhu Qingqing does not possess the demonic skill "Fate Pointing".

However, according to the dog system's judgment, Zhu Qingqing, as a vengeful spirit, can be identified as the target of the Demonic Art: Finger Talisman.

Therefore, Su Yuan secretly used the Demonic Art of Finger Talisman to imprint the Demonic Art of Fate on Zhu Qingqing.

In this way, when group members tag Zhu Qingqing, she can use her phone camera to cast a spell to see their fate for the day.

If a very auspicious number appears, it means that the group member will definitely make a major discovery today.

At that time, Su Yuan only needs to follow behind the group members and wait to collect points.

If a member of the group encounters a very dangerous or ominous fate, it means that the member will definitely suffer a disaster that day, and at that time, I can save them to the best of my ability.

Furthermore, if a member of the group encounters a very unlucky fate in the world of Absolute Sword, it is basically equivalent to him encountering a large number of sword slaves.

The gathering of sword slaves can be basically equated with the location of a place where swordsmanship is passed down.

What might be an ominous place for ordinary group members could be an auspicious place for Su Yuan.

With this method, why worry about not finding a swordsmanship lineage?

　PS: There's one more chapter of 3,000 words. I'll definitely finish it today (8,000 words a day).

　　
　
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