I gain permanent defense when attacked; even gods and demons can't hurt me.

"Even finding just the slightest clue will be a great achievement for you!"

At this moment, Liu Bai took over the conversation with a smile.

He looked at the students whispering among themselves below and asked patiently, "Are you having any doubts right now?"

"For example, since we know there are traces of the Abyss Order there."

"Why do the school and the military insist on sending students like you who haven't even graduated yet?"

"Instead of sending in top-tier experts directly?"

Upon hearing this, many people nodded in agreement.

This is what they can't understand the most. Why use a sledgehammer to crack a nut? But don't use these inexperienced kids to fill the hole!

Seeing this, Instructor Zhou patiently explained the reason to everyone: "In fact, the military had already secretly sent high-level experts to investigate inside."

"But I don't know if it's because those people are too vigilant."

"As soon as they sensed the energy fluctuations of a high-level professional approaching, they immediately disappeared."

"Our experts searched inside for a long time, but still couldn't find the enemy's core figure."

"We only found a few clues about their past activities on the outskirts."

"High-level experts are too conspicuous and could easily alert the enemy. The reason we sent you, a group of freshmen around level 30, in for training is..."

Professor Zhou held up two fingers and said in a deep voice, "There are two reasons."

"First, you are all among the most talented and capable young people."

"The current situation is not optimistic. Whether it is the undercurrents in the international situation or the direct pressure from the battlefield, the situation is becoming increasingly tense."

"The nation and the university urgently need you to grow up quickly and become pillars of society capable of standing on your own!"

"Tall trees don't grow in greenhouses, so you need some real-life, life-or-death experiences to unleash your potential!"

Upon hearing this, many people's expressions turned solemn.

The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility.

"As for the second point," Professor Zhou said, his gaze naturally falling on Lin Yuan, who was sitting in the first row.

He made no attempt to hide his admiration: "Secondly, of course, it's because of the existence of Lin Yuan, this indestructible bulwark!"

"We mentors all saw his performance on the ring the other day."

"To be honest, with Lin Yuan acting as your human shield, we mentors are actually quite confident about your operation this time."

"In addition, most of you come from prominent families."

Instructor Zhou smiled and saw through their little scheme: "When you encounter real, deadly danger, you will surely have life-saving trump cards bestowed upon you by your elders."

Upon hearing this, all the students turned their attention to Lin Yuan once again.

Many people were speechless and couldn't help but secretly complain.

Good guy!

So that's the real reason!

So the reason we were sent on such a dangerous and challenging mission was because Lin Yuan was too monstrous, making the higher-ups think that having him along would guarantee everything would be safe?!

If that's the case, then if it weren't for Lin Yuan being there to protect them, the academy would never have sent them on such a dangerous mission!

Lin Yuan alone,

This significantly increased the difficulty of the team's training by several levels!

After a detailed explanation and task assignment that lasted for half an hour, the atmosphere in the meeting room became somewhat heavy.

Everyone was mentally calculating the gains, losses, and risks of this experience.

Finally, the three team leaders exchanged glances, and Liu Bai delivered the final concluding remarks.

"Of course, fellow students." Liu Bai's expression became more serious than ever before, his voice resounding: "Given that this trial is no ordinary trial, but rather a confrontation with the ruthless Abyss Cult!"

"There are real dangers there! Therefore, this training is entirely based on your own volition!"

"If you are afraid or unwilling to participate, you can bring it up now and choose to withdraw from the activity."

Upon hearing that they could quit, several timid support and mage players' eyes lit up.

But Liu Bai's next words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing their hopes.

"However, the academy cultivates warriors who dare to face the abyss, not cowards who retreat."

"If you choose to withdraw here today, you will be immediately stripped of your core student status upon returning to your respective schools!"

"Furthermore, all the cultivation resources the academy will provide you with over the next four years will be forcibly halved. This is the price of backing down."

The meeting room was completely silent.

Strip them of their core identity!

Resources halved!

This is worse than killing a proud and arrogant top student!

"Alright." Liu Bai raised his wrist, glanced at the time, and said, "Now, you have fifteen minutes."

"Whether you advance or retreat, it's up to you to consider!"

After speaking, the three mentors turned and walked out of the conference room, leaving the young people alone.

Outside the meeting room, the three team leaders who had just closed the door were now staring at each other in bewilderment.

Liu Bai stroked his chin, a smirk playing on his lips, and broke the silence: "Gentlemen, how about a bet? How many of those little brats inside do you think will choose to quit?"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Wuji gave a helpless bitter smile and shook his head repeatedly.

"Xiao Liu, stop making fun of us. No matter who is willing to back out in the end, I know for sure that your War Academy will not lose a single person."

Zhao Wuji sighed, his tone tinged with sourness: "With Lin Yuan, this great Buddha, in your team, even if it's the eighteen levels of hell inside, those kids would dare to go and brave it."

"But for the students at my two academies, that's a different story."

Instructor Zhou nodded in agreement: "Although this training is said to be a joint operation of the three schools, in the end, Lin Yuan is the captain of your War Academy."

"If he were to encounter a life-or-death crisis in a secret realm, he would definitely prioritize protecting his own people, which is perfectly understandable."

"As for the people from other schools, whether they can survive depends entirely on Lin Yuan's mood."

Zhao Wuji rubbed his cheeks: "This feeling of entrusting one's life and fortune to others will definitely make those pampered scions of noble families hesitant."

The atmosphere inside the meeting room had already reached freezing point.

After a brief silence, someone finally couldn't help but make a move.

"Bang!"

P.S.: Guys, after two days of rest, my gastroenteritis is almost 70-80% better. I can't keep you waiting too long, so updates are back! Hope you'll keep reading!