Chapter 04: Why Did It Fall Here
Until this moment, that person looked around in confusion and repeatedly shouted, "What is happening?"
The loser was momentarily taken aback, then came to his senses and sheathed his sword, letting out a disappointed sigh as he said: "It must be poisonous"
He sat on the branch, his gaze fixed intently on Wang Qi at the center of the illusionary formation
Several tens of thousands of years ago, during the cosmic era, the power of mental energy had not yet become widespread. At that time, highly intelligent life forms were still quite fragile, unable to venture into the cosmic expanse without relying on external forces or the protection of special tools. However, now it has become something that most people can achieve.
In the fleeting moment within the space-time portal created by the innate power of the Pā Pā Shòu, very few of the students carrying the Pā Pā Shòu displayed a pleasant expression on their faces
Great! The female warrior beside him was very pleased, as this plan was the most time-efficient
Compared to other mercenary academies in the home star system, each of them can undoubtedly pride themselves on being elite, but in the vastness of the universe, everyone knows they are nothing significant
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Wang Qi waved the signal gestures trained in the academy and shouted: "Everyone need not be anxious; we will form ranks as we did in the academy and observe the changes quietly. They cannot possibly keep us trapped in this hallucinatory realm indefinitely"
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Since the requirements are so simple, they certainly all have the opportunity
Traversing the cosmic starry sky, the fastest are those mobile beasts capable of soaring through the stars, among which the Pā Pā Beast is one. However, only those Pā Pā Beasts that are sufficiently aged can swiftly open a time-space portal. Wang Qi recalled hearing the dean mention during his time at the academy that there are only ten Pā Pā Beasts in the entire Jia Jia Empire that possess this power.
Originally, the crowd of confused individuals quickly formed a formation, with the stronger and more robust ones standing in the outer circle, distributed in layers, creating a circular arrangement
With their capabilities, can they pass the assessment of the Free Mercenary Guild? Of course, they have lost all confidence
Psychedelic gas and psychedelic powder are produced and sold by those who possess mental combat abilities but have no intention of pursuing a career related to combat. The prices are not cheap, and the willingness to use them for trials clearly demonstrates the serious attitude of the Free Mercenary Guild towards attracting fresh blood.
This proposal aroused the appetite of a large crowd, and seeing that the underdog was about to draw his sword, Wang Qi could only smile wryly and retort, "Why do you think these mushrooms can grow so large?"
Wang Qibian observed the enormous mushrooms around him and remarked, "The likelihood is very low; it is too wasteful to use the power of the mind weapon for testing. The possibility of hallucinogenic gas is much higher."
There are numerous psychic powers in the universe. Each year, the academy compiles information on newly discovered psychic powers, as well as entirely new applications and manifestations, which are then discussed during lectures. The ability to create illusions falls under the category of psychedelic powers, and everyone present remembers this.
As the speed of the Pā Pā Shòu increased, the starry sky in front of Wang Qi gradually became filled with colorful lights. He couldn't help but feel surprised by the age of this Pā Pā Shòu.
"Now, I speak, you listen, no interruptions, no questions allowed." The words of the three-eyed female warrior matched her unabashed demeanor. "We are the Tiger Courage Mercenary Corps within the Free Mercenary Guild. Under normal circumstances, we would not recruit new members in a place like this, nor would we ever consider it. However, the task we are currently undertaking necessitates this. Our requirements for new members are quite simple; we do not expect you to be able to fight, but you must be capable of executing tasks beyond combat and strategy. Therefore—one must be alert and decisive."
Wang Qi and his companions in the illusion array chose to respond to the myriad changes with steadfastness, which surprised several observers outside the array
Wow! What does this thing eat to grow so big? Hey, it froze for half the night, why not just roast it and eat it? The loser pressed on the plump, gigantic mushroom, saliva dripping from the corner of his mouth
However, the expression on that woman's face revealed her obvious indifference towards them
Fortunately, this process was brief; in just a moment, the colorful light tunnel before them began to fade, gradually revealing a clear view of the starry sky.
In the past, the Free Mercenary Guild's recruitment of new members was not widely known, yet it is only natural to imagine that countless strong individuals would be clamoring to join.
Hahaha
Wang Qi, who saw the clearest, could not help but hold his breath, feeling an indescribable excitement
"How can we be so far from the city gate?" The students who had jumped off the Pā Pā Shòu felt it was strange. The usually taciturn Beast Controller spoke in a stiff tone, saying, "Those participating in the trials of the Free Mercenary Guild should head into the forest over there; those who are not participating should return to the city on their own."
The leader was clad in complete armor, with the words "Freedom" in white emblazoned on his shoulder, surrounded by intricately patterned designs.
Wang Qi stretched his muscles and laughed, "Why not go? The members of the Free Mercenary Guild are individuals you rarely get to meet. Even if you encounter a few, that’s enough to boast about. Others are still on the road; how much time can a trial take? Is there even a need to think about it! Partners—let's go!"
In the vast universe, the Neutral Star System is merely a drop in the ocean, and the first mercenary guild within the territory of the galaxy is hardly significant on a cosmic scale
Hey! Are you still participating in the long-distance trial of the knitting book? Haven't you heard of the top 100 free mercenary guilds in the universe?
A single statement can awaken many anxious individuals: the power of the mind has its limits. The hard-earned strength of the awakened mind, achieved through arduous practice, cannot predict the frequency at which it can withstand use. This determines that it should only be employed at critical moments
After flying out of the Family Empire star, the movement speed of the Pachi Beast has been increasing rapidly
Scared?
How could it possibly be sent to us? Wang Qi secretly suspected that this was utterly unreasonable; such a precious middle-aged Pacha beast would only suffice for the most urgent situations in the empire's intelligence communications
At this moment, no one spoke further, in order to prevent the chaotic flow of energy from stress that could harm the body
It is best to silence it... The short, poor, and unattractive will whisper disdainfully.
Wang Qi also felt the immense pressure generated by the forces of space, but his inner strength was robust, and he did not need to exert all his effort to resist it
The short and poor man shouted angrily: "What are you rushing for! Do you think this is a battle?"
"To go or not to go?" One shocked face after another exchanged glances, ultimately converging on Wang Qi.
The graduates led by Wang Qi suddenly saw a stout woman from the Three-Eyed Clan appear at the end of their line of sight, who had a third eye on her forehead. They felt a sense of small triumph, as the opponent had finally shown herself.
The agents of the Destruction Empire have been following us, and now any departure will result in immediate attack. Captain, I also believe we cannot continue to linger here; it is urgent to find a way to escape the agents of the Destruction Empire by utilizing the territory of the neutral star systems.
When Wang Qi was in Goyong Village, he heard the retired lone mercenaries discussing that this place is where the most mercenaries gather in the Neutral Star System, even more than in the political center of the Family Star System, the Empire Star
"There is no turning back." Since entering the mushroom forest, Wang Qi had been quietly calculating the distance he had traveled, comparing it to the mountainous terrain he had estimated from afar before entering the forest. At this point, he should have reached the elevated slope, yet there was none in sight. "This mushroom forest is probably not real."
In the dense forest, when strange mushrooms reaching heights of two to three meters appeared among the large trees, a group of people curiously ventured inside to take a look
At this moment, Wang Qi had already realized that the Pā Pā Shòu was not dispatched by the Jia Jia Empire, but rather by the Free Mercenary Guild. This matter undoubtedly seemed strange, and he instinctively felt that it was highly likely related to the old dean
A group of people cast aside their reservations and recklessly surged into the forest, causing an instant disappearance of birds from the thousand trees and driving the wild animals to flee in panic
Yet no one knows that the annual long-distance trial of the Neutral Star System would unexpectedly attract the attention of the top hundred mercenary guilds in the universe
The beast tamer completely ignored him and commanded the Pā Pā beast to fly away
Its color is as green as tender leaves after the rain, above the starry sky, with limited land concentrated in the warm embrace of the ocean—this is Mercenary Departure Star, which is also the most prosperous trading star on the outer border of the Neutral Star System.
What does this mean? Throwing us so far away from the city! Have you taken money from that so-called Free Mercenary Guild? Let me tell you—if you don't take us to the city gate, I will definitely report you to the academy!" An agitated student shouted, but he quickly realized that the atmosphere around him was not right, as the others were particularly silent
Was that person just trying to deceive us
Beside him stood a female warrior mercenary, slightly furrowing her brow, as she still could not comprehend the reason for the delay in coming here. "Captain, we do not have much time left; we cannot afford to delay any longer. Although we are currently short-handed, it is of no use to linger here with these young rascals. I still believe that staying here is not safe."
The power of the mind is mesmerizing? Suddenly, some people became tense
"Does the academy hold us in high regard? Of course, our determination and strength can see us through." Those students who take pride in their ability to endure pressure do not complain
The taste of the sea breeze has not yet been fully enjoyed, and the Pachi Pachi Beast has already landed at the foot of the mountain outside the Mercenary Departure City
In a moment, I lost all appetite. I searched for a while in the vast mushroom forest, yet I still did not see anyone from the Free Mercenary Guild
Despite everyone's search, no one could find it. Someone scolded, saying: "Don't waste time, let's go to the city together!"
The leader of the underdogs immediately shouted: "Brothers, charge!"
The academy is overly confident in us! The pressure from the creature capable of opening a time-space portal was so intense that I nearly thought I would lose my life! Among the students who finally caught their breath, there were quite a few complaints.
The words of the female warrior instilled a sense of fortune in almost everyone present, revealing the truth, indeed it was so
The person on the back of the creature had already secured the seat, utilizing the energy of the heart to further strengthen their body, with all the oxygen required being supplied solely by the internal energy of the heart.
Everyone else knows except for him
The man on the tree nodded slightly and said: "They have found their backbone and have transitioned to the seventh trial plan"
Although it is not as massive as the Empire Star of the Family, it is significantly larger compared to most other border stars in the Family Galaxy
Many people are filled with such doubts, yet the female warrior who jumped down from the tree has already entered the illusionary formation
"This is the Mercenary Departure Star! We have arrived!" A trainee pointed to the planet ahead, which was shimmering with a hazy emerald glow.
So, the trial has already begun
The team leader is truly frustrating... Is the seventh set of trial plans too rough?