Chapter Five, Eternal Night and Dawn

Qian Ye, however, cautiously stopped eating when he felt slightly fuller than usual. In the junkyard, he had seen many instances where someone unexpectedly found a large bag of food, only to end up dying from overeating.

The strength training concluded, and only then did it become breakfast time

According to a beautiful teacher named Zhang Jing, the source that supports the entire world is the Force

Upon exiting the barracks, the sunlight that greeted Qian Ye immediately caused him to squint. He suddenly recalled that it should be the dark season now; how could there be sunlight at six o'clock?

The experiences of the other children were similar to that of Qianye, with only the strongest few not facing punishment. The weakest among them received five lashes and ultimately collapsed on the ground, unable to stand up by his own strength; he was immediately dragged away from the training ground. Since then, Qianye has never seen this child again

During each training session, Qianye often felt that he could not continue. However, the stubbornness and perseverance he had possessed since childhood supported him, allowing his small body to perform one prescribed movement after another in a state of numbness, completing the training tasks. The days spent in the junkyard taught him that even in the most desperate times, as long as he gritted his teeth and persevered, he would eventually see tomorrow

It was not until a month later that Qianye welcomed the first day without the lash. That night, Qianye suddenly counted the companions who had started training at the same time. To his astonishment, he found that only seventy-six people remained by his side. From the initial group of over one hundred children, thirty had already been lost in the span of a month

A new day has begun

When he finally lay down on the bed again, Qianye did not know how this day had passed. This time, he did not hurt himself again; he slept on his stomach. On his tender back, there were three whip marks.

Qian Ye stood in the queue in a state of near numbness, almost mechanically following orders to begin running along the mountain path. By the time he completed 5 kilometers, he truly felt numb upon returning to the starting point

From getting up to gathering, these children have only five minutes. The last three will receive an additional punishment of three lashes.

This is just the beginning, and in the upcoming training, the whip will be the most memorable aspect for these children

However, after just three months, Qianye's body has become much stronger, almost unrecognizable compared to when he first entered the training camp

All life depends on the Force of one side for existence, which naturally divides it into two distinct factions: Dawn and Eternal Night. However, even among the races within the same faction, the degree of inclination towards either Dawn or Eternal Night can vary.

After breakfast, it is time for training again. The entire day consists of various types of training, all of which are related to strength and endurance

The Force is not static; it is divided into two distinct natures: the Light side, referred to as the Dawn Force, and the Dark side, known as the Dark Force

Next is an hour of strength training. Those who do not complete the training volume will be punished with a whip. The slender Qianye unfortunately received a lash.

The human race is situated on the side of dawn, while the dark races that have enslaved humanity for tens of thousands of years are located on the side of eternal night. Their power, and even their existence, is dependent on the dark primordial force. The dark races were once immensely powerful, comprising numerous branches, among which the Blood Clan, Werewolves, Demonkin, and Spider Demons are all renowned and formidable races.

Upon hearing this, Qian Ye could not help but clench his right fist, as if trying to grasp the last remnants of warmth. That restless night of the crimson moon, that powerful hand felt to him like a glimmer of light in the darkness

On that day, Qian Ye's most profound memory remained the whip in the hands of the instructors. He received a lash again for failing to complete the required number within the stipulated time

She ate too much, resulting in the loss of her life at m.hetushu.com

Unbeknownst to us, this class has reached its conclusion

In the Huangquan Training Camp, there are children from noble families, but the vast majority are common children selected from various regions, with a few orphans who have experiences similar to Qianye's. Those children who have struggled with hunger for years, upon seeing such a lavish first meal, mostly lose control and eat desperately, fearing that they may not have this opportunity again.

At six o'clock in the morning, the jarring sound of the alarm clock awakened Qian Ye from his slumber. He rolled over and jumped out of bed, instinctively dressing himself before dashing out of the barracks at full speed. Throughout the entire process, his eyes remained only partially open.

On the night of the third day, the instructors brought a large bucket of a black, paste-like substance and instructed the children to apply it to their whip marks. The application of this substance was extremely painful, even more so than the pain inflicted by the whip itself. However, after enduring the excruciating pain that made it impossible to sleep for most of the night, by the following morning, the whip marks on Qianye's body were nearly healed.

Thus, the days pass one by one. Every night, Qian Ye has dreams, and these dreams are all related to whipping

It is said that between eternal night and dawn lies the purest primal force, yet few are able to sense the primal force of the origin, let alone cultivate it. In this world, there is no race corresponding to the primal force of the origin.

The experiences of the past day have long made these children understand that any actions exceeding the prescribed time limit will result in punishment.

However, only three hours had passed when Qianye was awakened by the piercing sound of the bell. Almost instantly, Longhai's command pierced his mind, and he immediately got up, lunging to grab the clothes thrown at the foot of the bed, putting them on as quickly as possible. During this process, he inevitably brushed against the whip marks on his back, causing him to gasp in pain.

In the blink of an eye, Qian Ye dashed to her position, standing straight like a javelin, ready to engage with the books.

Including Qianye, most of the children listened in confusion, only able to memorize everything she said by rote. At the same time, they fixated on the model, which was intricate and dizzying with its numerous lines, hoping to remember enough in the shortest time possible

The class was taught by a tall and beautiful woman, approximately twenty-seven or twenty-eight years old, whose uniform barely contained her exceptionally full bosom

As soon as he got into bed, Qian Ye immediately fell into a deep sleep. That night, he had a dream filled with the sound of whips slicing through the air.

A series of unfamiliar terms emerged from Zhang Jing's lips. In this world, there are twenty-seven continents explored by the human race, which do not remain still in the void but instead move slowly along mysterious trajectories without pause. Above these continents, there are two suns, surrounded by several different massive celestial bodies, which are said to be the moons visible at night. Depending on their orbits, the moon seen on the same continent each night is not the same. Above these continents, there are two suns, surrounded by several different massive celestial bodies, which are said to be the moons visible at night. Depending on their orbits, the moon seen on the same continent each night is not the same.

Zhang Jing tapped the podium, and the smooth, polished metal surface parted to the sides. Amidst the subtle sound of mechanical rotation, a strange object composed of countless metal wires, varying lengths of metal branches, gears of different sizes, and many more irregular components rose up, unfolding in the air. This three-dimensional model was a map of the world

This breakfast, along with this little girl, taught the surviving children the value of moderation

In the next moment, Qianye realized that he was no longer in the garbage dump, but had arrived at the mid-level continent of the Empire: Qin. Here, the sunlight is rarely obstructed by the other upper-level continents, and naturally, the sun rises at six o'clock.

She strode confidently onto the podium and wrote the five large characters "The Essence of the World" on the blackboard. First, she read them aloud, then said: "I know that most of you do not recognize these characters, but that is alright. You have one month to learn. I will distribute the textbooks to you shortly, and you can take the time to familiarize yourselves with the characters during your training. There will be an exam in one month. Now, I will discuss what the essence of the world we inhabit is."

She pointed to one of the continents at the very bottom and said, "For example, this one has the longest night duration among all the continents. Although there are four seasons on the continent, they are more divided based on the duration of direct sunlight into the Light Season and the Dark Season. There are three months of Light Season in a year, while the rest are Dark Seasons. Therefore, the living conditions on this continent are exceptionally harsh. However, it is the origin of all human races. The empire also rose from here, although it is now somewhat insignificant on the empire's map. There are three months of Light Season in a year, while the rest are Dark Seasons. Therefore, the living conditions on this continent are exceptionally harsh. However, it is the origin of all human races. The empire also rose from here, although it is now somewhat insignificant on the empire's map. This continent, we call it the Continent of Eternal Night, also known as the Abandoned Land."

After the bloody first day, Longhai no longer executed any child directly for minor offenses. Only actions that directly violated the prohibitions would result in execution. However, even so, when Qianye had been in the training camp for a full three months, only sixty of his companions remained, nearly half had disappeared. Most of the missing children had been eliminated by the brutal training.

The entire world is dynamic, with gears stirring and metal wires pulling, as the components representing continents and celestial bodies move slowly along their respective orbits.

The sunlight is obstructed by the upper continents, so the lower continents receive sunlight for shorter periods. Each continent possesses distinct elemental attributes; some are located on the side of dawn, while others are on the side of eternal night. The continents with clear elemental attributes serve as the natural habitats for various races. Additionally, there are some continents with ambiguous elemental attributes, which become the focal point of contention between the two major factions. Zhang Jing's voice is melodious, and her explanations are both profound and accessible; otherwise, most children would not understand at all. Furthermore, the continents with ambiguous elemental attributes are indeed the focal point of contention between the two major factions. Zhang Jing's voice is melodious, and her explanations are both profound and accessible; otherwise, most children would not understand at all

The essence of the world is the primordial force

Next is the relentless training of strength and endurance, as well as the unending whipping

On the first day three months later, Qianye and her companions were brought to a building to attend a special class

However, the human race is a peculiar one. Although the majority lean towards the side of Dawn, there are also many who devote themselves to Eternal Night. Some individuals, even after awakening the power of Dawn, ultimately sacrifice themselves to Eternal Night. This is completely unimaginable for the dark races, who only come of age after being baptized by the dark power, yet it is not uncommon among humans

Zhang Jing retrieved the model from the podium and then said: "We will meet again in a month. The topic of the next class is the Dawn War. This is the war of the true rise of humanity, a battle of destiny, and also a war for the establishment of the empire"

Qian Ye suddenly trembled all over, as if something warm was about to flow from his eyes. This Eternal Night Continent is the place where he has lived since he can remember. In fact, in his memory, it seems that there were others living alongside him at first, but he no longer remembers when that person left and never appeared again

Breakfast is the most commendable aspect of the entire training camp. Not only is there a wide variety, but the quantity is also unlimited; you can eat as much as you want without any restrictions, except for time. The designated time for breakfast is thirty minutes, which is almost luxurious, so no one exceeds the time limit

Only a few children from prominent families seem to have known this knowledge long ago, thus appearing calm and unperturbed.

At this moment, Qianye feels an overwhelming fatigue that encompasses both body and mind, and in the blink of an eye, falls into a deep sleep

The Force and Cultivation

Breakfast time had ended, and when the urgent bell rang, the children surged toward the door like a tide. At that moment, an unexpected incident occurred; a little girl suddenly fell to the ground, then writhed in pain, continuously emitting cries and screams, and soon she lay still.

In this run, thanks to the experience of surviving in the junkyard, Qianye performed quite well, finishing in tenth place.