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

Lin Yuan also emphasized the importance of mindset.

"Regardless of what kind of profession you awaken next semester, whether it's a combat-oriented or life-skill support role."

Lin Yuan's gaze swept across the entire room: "Regardless of whether your profession is good or bad in the eyes of others, you must have a resilient and upward-looking heart."

"There are no truly useless people in any profession, only those who don't put their heart into it. As long as you're down-to-earth, you'll definitely shine. Remember, never take shortcuts or crooked paths in pursuit of power."

Lin Yuan wasn't the only one to steal the spotlight at this lecture.

To make the lecture more comprehensive, Xia Chen, Ouyang Xue, and Chen Xiaoman were invited to the stage as special guests.

The four of them perfectly cover the four major systems: defense, melee, ranged, and support.

Xia Chen shared how the Berserker maintains a high-risk, high-reward output rhythm, Ouyang Xue explained the Gunner's positioning techniques, and Chen Xiaoman popularized the core strategic thinking of support classes within a team.

Everyone shared their valuable experiences from the past six months with their younger schoolmates without reservation.

The students in the audience listened with rapt attention, their notebooks filled with notes.

Soon, two hours filled with valuable information passed, and Lin Yuan's lecture came to an end amidst thunderous cheers.

After the lecture, in the principal's office.

Lu Yun personally poured tea for Lin Yuan and the others, and looking at these students who had grown into towering trees, a smile of immense satisfaction appeared on his face.

……

Warm and peaceful times are always fleeting.

A few days later, New Year's Eve was spent amidst the sounds of firecrackers and fireworks.

The day after the Lunar New Year, the first day of the Lunar New Year.

Lin Yuan and his three companions bid farewell to their families and returned to the War Academy.

The first thing I did upon returning to school.

Lin Yuan then found Gu Zhi, and with his full help, Lin Yuan successfully obtained the supplies he had ordered long ago: a full ten sets of spare protective gear!

While these spare pieces of equipment may not be the most aesthetically pleasing, their durability is absolutely top-notch.

Of these, Lin Yuan valued most the heavy breastplate that protected his upper torso and the leg guards that protected his lower body and vital areas.

As for other parts such as helmets and wrist guards, they are not that important in that kind of absolute defensive battle where the city is besieged by thousands of beasts.

Watching Lin Yuan check the equipment, Gu Zhi smiled and said:

"Young Lin, these armors are all the work of my or my few favorite disciples during our peak practice sessions in seclusion."

"While it may not be considered a peerless divine weapon, its durability is definitely among the best of the gold-grade category!"

Gu Zhi patted one of the breastplates and said very generously:

"Since these heavy armors are too bulky and just sitting idle in the warehouse, why not let you take them with you for this job change quest and make the most of them?"

Of course, there's no such thing as a free lunch, and these top-notch backup equipment weren't given away for nothing.

Gu Zhi rubbed his hands together, a sly glint in his old eyes: "Young Lin, my demands aren't high."

"If you can kill a few more high-ranking dragons in the depths of the Abyss Battlefield this time, and bring back more bones and reverse scale materials related to the Abyss Dragons... that would be even better!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan readily agreed.

"No problem, Master Gu, wait for my good news."

After all, going to plunder high-level dragon materials,

This is also the key to whether his later exclusive [Black Dragon Set] can be successfully forged.

……

Subsequently, with the special approval of the military, Lin Yuan boarded a military-dedicated armored train alone bound for the northwestern border.

The train was made entirely of black alloy, its body covered with mottled battle marks, exuding a cold aura that kept strangers at bay.

After a day, the train finally traversed the long distance and slowly slowed down.

Finally, the train came to a smooth stop at the front line of defense that faced the greatest pressure in the entire country: the first battlefield in the Northwest Abyss!

"Sizzle—"

The heavy airlock doors slowly opened to both sides.

Lin Yuan stepped off the armored train with steady steps. As soon as he got off, a strong, almost overwhelming, pungent smell of blood rushed towards him with the fierce wind.

Lin Yuan frowned subconsciously and looked up at the sky.

The sky here is not azure, but is shrouded in a layer of oppressive ash year-round.

Above the thick clouds, dark red abyssal rifts, like huge scars, stretched across the sky, emanating terrifying fluctuations that sent chills down one's spine.

Is this what they call the Abyss Battlefield?

The land was ravaged, with broken trenches everywhere, and the roars of monsters and the booming of explosions could be heard from afar.

Everything about this land highlights its cruelty and desolation.

Looking at the scene before him, which resembled a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Lin Yuan's expression gradually became serious, and a hint of fierce fighting spirit appeared in his eyes.

Looking at the scene before him, which resembled a post-apocalyptic wasteland, Lin Yuan's expression gradually became serious, and a hint of fierce fighting spirit appeared in his eyes.

After being identified by fully armed guards, Lin Yuan was picked up by a special car and passed through layers of heavily guarded steel defenses.

He arrived at the very core of the First Steel Fortress and entered the fortress-like supreme command center.

Here, he successfully met Chen Qingxuan, who was in charge of the area.

Chen Qingxuan was currently wearing a purple robe and standing in front of a huge holographic strategic sand table.

Seeing Lin Yuan arrive safely, a slight smile of relief finally appeared on the dignified Celestial Master's face.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two quickly got down to business.

Chen Qingxuan pointed to a high-risk area marked in black on the sand table and began to explain the situation of the job change destination to Lin Yuan in great detail.

"Young Lin, the Wasteland of Bones you're heading to is no benevolent place."

Chen Qingxuan's expression was extremely solemn: "The terrain there is very complex, with deadly poisonous swamps everywhere, and it is shrouded in gray poisonous miasma all year round, making visibility extremely poor."

"And what's even more terrifying is that, as a mixed zone of the Abyss Battlefield, it is home to a massive number of brutal Abyss monsters."

Chen Qingxuan's voice became somewhat low: "These demons have been fighting each other for years, are of extremely high level, and all have a very strong sense of territory."

"Any outsider who steps in will be met with a relentless and frenzied attack."

At this point, Chen Qingxuan sighed and looked at Lin Yuan solemnly.

"This job change quest is extremely dangerous, but I cannot accompany you into the wilderness to complete the assessment."

Lin Yuan was not surprised to hear this, and listened quietly to the reason.

Chen Qingxuan shook his head helplessly and explained, "It's not that I'm unwilling to protect you, but it's due to the rules of the Abyss Battlefield."

"Because a powerhouse at my level possesses an immense amount of power governed by laws. Once I step into the mixed zone..."

"The fluctuations of law emanating from me will inevitably act like a beacon in the darkness, immediately triggering a strong reaction from the higher-ups of the Abyss Demon Clan!"

……