Chapter 1754: Nesting (Please Subscribe)_1

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After following the Nightmare for a while, the Stone of Destruction everyone imagined finally came into view!

However, thanks to Tang Wulin's warning, everyone only felt a bit of a headache, with no particularly strong reaction!

Still, the Sacred Pillars emitting a purplish-black aura made their hearts tremble...

Just then, the Nightmare in front suddenly turned around, expressionless, and said, "You all should know why you are here, right?"

Tang Wulin replied, "Elder, we are all here for military training!"

The Nightmare suddenly revealed a strange smile, with all his wrinkles creasing together...

"Correct, it is military training, and the purpose is quite simple: to prevent oneself from collapsing, and at most, you can only stay for two years!"

"Of course, if one's spirit collapses during the training, I am sorry to say, they will be sent away from here, to an unknown place!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Xie sneered and said, "Elder, you are underestimating us. Ordinary military training wouldn't make us collapse; at most, it would serve as a warm-up for us!"

Ye Xinglan quickly pulled him back and whispered, "Hush... Xie Xie, we still don't know what this military training is. It might be very different from what the army does!"

Xu Xiaoyan also chimed in, "Yeah, this place is so eerie, I'm afraid the training won't be so simple!"

"Xie Xie, don't be cocky just because you've made some progress. If the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion thought our abilities were beyond the need for training, why would they send us here?"

The Nightmare, overhearing their conversation, laughed aloud. "Hahahahaha, how amusing. You are the first ones to say something like that. However, I hope that your performance to come lives up to this statement!"

Tang Wulin's eyes narrowed as he changed the subject, "Elder, what do we need to do now?"

The Nightmare stroked his chin, pondering, "Before the official training, show me your strength!"

Upon hearing this, the group exchanged looks and began to introduce themselves, "I am Tang Wulin, a five-ringed Soul King; a One-Word Battle Armor Master."

"Ye Xinglan, a five-ringed Soul King; One-Word Battle Armor Master."

"Yuanen Yehui, a six-ringed Soul King; One-Word Battle Armor Master."

"Xie Xie, a five-ringed Soul King; One-Word Battle Armor Master."

"Xu Lizhi, a five-ringed Soul King; One-Word Battle Armor Master"

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The Nightmare said with surprise, "Oh? To reach the Soul King and Soul Emperor level at such a young age is beyond my expectations!"

Of course, the latter remark was specifically about Yuanen Yehui!

After all, most students who arrive at this place are at least above the Soul King level! Tang Wulin was no exception!

Tang Wulin mustered his courage and inquired, "Elder, what about you?"

The Nightmare paused, then said indifferently, "I am called Nightmare, a devil of this Demon Island. You can also call me the Nightmare Old Demon."

Xie Xie frowned, "Nightmare Old Demon? What a strange name."

Wu Siduo narrowed her beautiful eyes, "The Nightmare Old Demon... I feel like I've heard of it before, but I can't recall a thing!"

Yue Zhengyu clicked his tongue, "Who would have thought this island is really called Demon Island! It's exactly the name we came up with for this place before arriving."

Xu Lizhi shrank behind Ye Xinglan, "But the question is, this elder... Nightmare elder, why would you call yourself a devil? Could it really be that you are..."

Ye Xinglan said exasperatedly, "Lizhi, what are you thinking? It's probably just a nickname!"

Then, turning her gaze back to the Nightmare, she asked, "Elder Nightmare, can you now tell us what our military training will involve?"

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Nightmare's mouth lifted into a smirk, "The content of today's military training is to cherish your current rest time, because there won't be such good chances in the future!"

But then, as if remembering something, he reminded them, "Right, a word of caution, don't go near the Stone of Destruction. If you get touched by the light attached to it, you might as well wait for death!"

Having said that, Nightmare turned around, intending to leave...

Tang Wulin, with many doubts still in his mind, quickly interjected, "Wait, Senior Nightmare!"

But before he could finish his words, the former had already disappeared without a trace, leaving no breath behind.

Xie Xie clenched his fist, "That guy... Senior Nightmare has such a fiery temper; he didn't even listen to our explanations."

Xu Xiaoyan sighed, "Well, maybe that's just his personality. Besides, he indeed has no obligation to answer us!"

Xie Xie pouted, "But the question is, where do we sleep now? We're not just going to lie on the ground, are we?"

Yue Zhengyu rolled his eyes, "What else? You want a special room to rest in? Get real, this is military training! It's good enough to have a safe place to rest!"

After speaking, he even stretched lazily...

He was very sleepy and wanted to have a good sleep!

Of course, if he could huddle with Xu Xiaoyan to sleep, that would be even more perfect!

Wu Siduo suddenly spoke up to deny, "This place can't be considered safe at all. Didn't you hear what Senior Nightmare said? If we get touched by the light from that Stone of Destruction, there's no way to survive!"

Tang Wulin helplessly covered his forehead, "Alright, let's stop arguing and just get a good sleep for today. Who knows what challenges we'll face tomorrow!"

Having said that, he took the initiative to sit down cross-legged and began to meditate...

Seeing this, the others did not say anything more and began to sit down to cultivate as well...

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As time ticked by, everyone's fatigue was swept away in the state of meditation...

However, a "gululu!" sound caused everyone to open their eyes again...

Xu Lizhi, realizing he had disturbed everyone, scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, "Heh... Guys, I think... I'm hungry!"

The others didn't mind, because they were hungry too!

Xie Xie spoke up, "Without realizing it, it's already evening. Soul Masters can alleviate exhaustion through meditation but can't eliminate hunger. We need to find some food!"

Yue Zhengyu furrowed his brows, "Food? Is there any food in this place? There are just mountains and forests!"

Tang Wulin confidently stated, "There is. When we arrived earlier, I noticed that the surrounding forests have wild foods, and there's quite a variety too!"

Xie Xie's eyes lit up, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go and pick some so we can have a nice dinner!"

Ye Xinglan pondered, "I think Xie Xie is right. While we can still see the path, let's quickly gather enough food!"

Tang Wulin didn't object, "Yes, but everyone must be careful. Since this place can nurture food, there'll likely be a lot of soul beasts, and perhaps even monsters we've never seen before!"

An impatient Xie Xie waved his hand dismissively, "Okay, okay, enough nagging. You're starting to sound even more anxious than Gu Yue!"

It's just a forest after all. Could it really spring some devils and ghosts?

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