Physical mage, challenge me to a solo duel!

Rumble...

The metal gates of the Lingnan Military Region opened to both sides.

After a 24-hour quarantine period, Bai Yu and the others were finally able to leave the Lingnan Military Region.

In the early days of the magical era, infectious diseases brought by magical beasts also raged for a period of time.

Therefore, when leaving the interdimensional passage, unless it is an emergency, a brief isolation check and blood test must be performed.

The sealed glass room outside Xingxuan is mainly used for isolation.

As Wang Yi felt the warm sunlight on his exposed skin, he was suddenly struck by a sense of déjà vu.

It's only been five days.

Although there is no shortage of light in Lingnan Shaqiao, it is ultimately not sunlight.

Only after truly entering the passage between the two worlds can one understand how peaceful a life without constant vigilance is.

"Teacher Bai, Teacher Shen, thank you both so much for your help this time." Zhang Jin said his thanks as he saw them off by the gate of the military region, feeling very fortunate.

Fortunately, Bai Yu and Shen Yuan were also allowed to enter Lingnan Sand Bridge at that time. Otherwise, although these flying magical beasts would not be impossible to deal with, if they went berserk, more lives of the Candlelight Army soldiers would probably be lost.

"Commander Zhang, you're too kind. This training exercise has been a complete success and worthwhile. I hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate with your army again in the future." Taking this opportunity, Bai Yu did not forget to lay the groundwork for future training exercises.

"No problem, no problem," Zhang Jin said, nodding.

After a brief exchange, Bai Yu and Shen Yuan led the students onto the waiting bus and set off back to school.

The motor started, and the iron gate slowly closed, blocking Zhang Jin's view.

Touching his chin, Zhang Jin got into the military vehicle and returned to the entrance of the Two Realms Passage.

Regarding the four mid-level magical beasts—Nianchong, Yanque, Shuanghu, and Qingluan—Yellow Crow and Moyu only gave Zhang Jin a brief verbal report yesterday.

The two of them haven't submitted their detailed reports yet.

Zhang Jin was about to go and urge them again. Was it really necessary to make such a fuss over just writing a report?

Now that the four magical beasts have been dealt with, Zhang Jin can simply submit the detailed report to his superiors once Huang Ya and Mo Yu have finished writing it.

Compared to the report, Zhang Jin is now more interested in these ten students.

He had specifically instructed the Yellow Crow Squad and the Ink Feather Squad not to take action unless absolutely necessary.

Zhang Jin had originally prepared to write a loss report and take some responsibility for this experience.

Unexpectedly, all ten students returned safely.

The numerous scars on these students' bodies are enough to prove that they have indeed gone through several life-or-death situations, and are not the kind of people who come in to slack off and then leave.

Their outstanding performance makes it hard not to believe that these students were specially selected by Lanling Magic High School to leave a good impression on the Candlelight Army during their first trial.

The reason Zhang Jin had this strange idea was mainly because of the current principal of Lanling Magic High School—the extraordinary mage Bai Jingting.

When Zhang Jin first took charge of Lingnan Shaqiao, his old superior introduced him to some information about Bai Jingting.

Although the military region leaders stationed at the crossroads between the two worlds generally do not have much contact with local officials, they must still know how many extraordinary mages are near the military region and who they are.

Therefore, Zhang Jin couldn't help but have many speculations in his heart:

"This extraordinary individual has remained silent for so many years. Could it be that this time he's planning to approach the military indirectly through negotiation?"

Zhang Jin hurried along, traversing the star vortex back to the Nansha base. As he walked towards Huang Ya and Mo Yu's offices, he silently pondered:

"That might be a solution, but firstly, he's not part of the military and has no connections; secondly, the nine major military powers operate independently, so how many of them would actually listen to him?"

Inside the office, Huang Ya sat upright in his chair, a completed report on the table in front of him, arms crossed, eyes closed as he rested.

Compared to Huang Ya's composure, Mo Yu seemed to be suffering much more.

He held a ballpoint pen, scratching his head and occasionally peeking at the report in front of Huang Ya, but after a couple of glances he would immediately look away, bury his head in writing two lines, and then continue scratching his head.

Zhang Jin pushed open the office door and strode in, pulling out an empty chair to sit down.

Huang Ya opened his eyes and greeted, "Commander Zhang."

Mo Yu didn't speak, but his face showed even more distress.

"Alright, stop acting. I'll give you a few more hours." Zhang Jin knew exactly what Mo Yu was up to and said, already used to it, "Now tell me about the two teams of students you're in charge of, their specific experiences and situations."

Upon hearing this, Mo Yu breathed a sigh of relief, cleared his throat, and spoke first:

"After the students left the Nansha base on their first day, I..."

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"After the students left the Nansha base on their first day, I..."

In the principal's office at Lanling Magic High School, Bai Yu was recounting the students' training over the past few days to Bai Jingting.

She first gave a brief overview of Wang Yi and the other six's experiences over the past few days, and then Shen Yuan recounted the experiences of the four senior high school students.

By the time Shen Yuan finished speaking, it was already getting late, and Bai Jingting finally spoke:

"Okay, Ms. Shen, you've worked hard these past few days. Go home and get some rest."

Shen Yuan nodded, then tactfully left the principal's office.

With only Bai Jingting and Bai Yu left in the office, Bai Yu immediately relaxed considerably.

"Your illusory realm is shattered?" Bai Jingting asked. "How long will it take to recover?"

"It will probably take two or three months. Even with overtime, it will take more than a month. After all, it took me more than three months to build the virtual world for the first time."

Bai Yu was a little unaccustomed to it, after all, this was the first time she had broken the Void Realm since absorbing it.

Moreover, some of her frequently used items, such as her ID card and bank cards, which she usually left in the virtual world, were burned to ashes in a fire. She would have to replace them one by one, which seemed like a lot of trouble.

Bai Jingting nodded, then asked, "When will you be able to advance to the higher level? I'll see if I can find you a legendary-grade virtual realm and teleportation, or other spatial magic."

"It's still a long way off. At least two or three years, maybe even a lifetime." Bai Yu said dismissively, then asked the question that truly concerned her: "How's Wang Yi's situation going?"

Bai Jingting paused in his writing, remained silent for a moment, then capped the pen and placed it on the table.

Bai Yu noticed Bai Jingting's unusual behavior and quickly asked, "What's wrong? Don't tell me you can't even handle Chi Jiayan?"

Bai Jingting didn't speak, but instead took out a newspaper and handed it to Bai Yu. The newspaper reported that Chi Jiayan had been arrested and placed under investigation for dereliction of duty and violating the law.

The news reports that the law enforcement system has sufficient evidence against Chi Jiayan and that a verdict will be announced soon.

"You handled it quickly." Bai Yu shook the newspaper, raised the corners of her mouth, and finally gave Wang Yi an explanation.