Chapter 319

"Is the No. 9 Civilization Ruin in Sakura Country?"

Xu Jingming's sword-like eyebrows lifted slightly; he had assumed it was within the country, not abroad.

Then Eva's next sentence made him pause again.

"The No. 9 Civilization Ruin lies within a separate space, its interior vast—nearly thirty thousand square kilometers."

A separate space?

Thirty thousand square kilometers?

Such a place exists?

Xu Jingming looked at Vice Principal Ling Shuang with a puzzled expression.

"The No. 9 Civilization Ruin does not exist on the surface."

It lies within a space separately opened by a space-type adept."

You can think of it as a secret realm."

Ling Shuang's cold, clear voice explained.

"A space as large as thirty thousand square kilometers, opened by one person?"

Xu Jingming's eyes widened; he had never even heard of such an ability!

Astonished, he grew curious: "Can a space-type adept truly achieve this?"

"Of course they can."

Ling Shuang did not deny it, her voice softening:

"My maximum is about twenty square kilometers, with a height of roughly three meters."

"A space of twenty thousand square kilometers can be opened by a ninth-rank peak Spatial Mage."

She paused, then added:

"Though as far as I know, there is currently no ninth-rank peak space-type adept on Blue Star."

Blue Star's adept types are as numerous as stars, but most are enhancement, elemental, natural, or mental types.

Special-type adepits are exceedingly rare, let alone space-type adepits among them.

They are rarer still.

Currently, the strongest space-type adept she knew was only ninth-rank mid-tier.

"There isn't even a ninth-rank peak space-type adept on Blue Star!"

Xu Jingming's heart trembled; he gained a new understanding of the peak development of ancient civilizations.

"The No. 9 Civilization Ruin lies at the far end of this separate space, reachable only by crossing a vast forest teeming with ferocious beasts."

"According to returning adepts who entered the ruin space in past cycles, these beasts range from third-rank minimum to sixth-rank upper-tier."

Eva continued.

Simultaneously, a holographic projection roughly simulated a rectangular map.

The civilization ruin lay at the northernmost edge of this map.

"Ferocious beasts?"

Xu Jingming's interest sparked instantly. "What's their density?"

"Slightly lower than the S-class survival competition you participated in, but denser than a typical demon cave," Eva replied.

"I see..." Xu Jingming's gaze flickered.

Two choices now lay before him.

One: the No. 6 Demon Cave. The other: the No. 9 Civilization Ruin.

The former has beasts as strong as ninth-rank peak, but lower density.

You must proceed with extreme caution, but fortunately, Vice Principal Ling Shuang can back you up.

The latter has only sixth-rank upper-tier beasts, but higher density—and thus higher efficiency in harvesting adept points.

But the ruin is overseas, and as Vice Principal of Magic University, Ling Shuang cannot accompany you.

Moreover, due to rank restrictions, she couldn't even enter the ruin space even if she went.

"I can't defeat sixth-rank upper-tier beasts, but if I use all my trump cards, escaping should still be possible."

Xu Jingming currently possessed a sixth-grade protective talisman and an eighth-grade protective talisman.

Sixth-rank upper-tier beasts simply couldn't harm him.

He quickly made his decision: "Principal, I'll go to the No. 9 Civilization Ruin."

The treasures possibly found within the ruin were secondary; the countless ferocious beasts were his true target.

"Oh?"

Ling Shuang's slender eyebrows lifted slightly; she hadn't expected Xu Jingming to decide so quickly. She nodded:

"Very well. The No. 9 Civilization Ruin rewards those with higher innate talent more readily."

"With your SS-grade adept power, you should obtain plenty of valuable items from the ruin."

"There's such a claim?" Xu Jingming's sword-like eyebrows lifted.

"Inside the base of the No. 9 Civilization Ruin, there is an innate talent test,"

Ling Shuang smiled gently. "I once entered myself; with my S-grade space-type adept power, I received some decent resources."

"I see," Xu Jingming nodded slightly, though he wasn't particularly interested.

In his view, the ferocious beasts were his greatest opportunity!

Of course, if he went, he might as well take the test—free rewards were free rewards.

"Also, the greatest danger in this ruin trip isn't the beasts—it's people."

Ling Shuang paused, then warned: "Your SS-grade adept power was revealed during the National University League. Countless eyes abroad are watching you."

Within the country, it's fine—ninth-rank adepts can't enter. But overseas, it's different."

There may be eighth-rank Grand Masters or even ninth-rank Martial Saints specifically targeting you for assassination."

After signing peace pacts with the beasts, tensions between nations have intensified—this cannot be ignored.

Xu Jingming frowned at once.

This was indeed troublesome. If he couldn't solve this problem, the No. 6 Demon Cave was safer.

"Appearance is easy to alter—special-type adept powers can completely transform you into another person."

"But your SS-grade Doushen Thunder is too conspicuous. Using it immediately reveals you."

Ling Shuang frowned slightly. "By the way, have you learned the B-grade combat skill Concealment Technique? What's your proficiency level?"

"I've learned it. I've reached advanced proficiency."

"Advanced proficiency? That's a pity."

Ling Shuang shook her head. "Master-level Concealment Technique can even alter the aura of your adept power. Advanced proficiency won't suffice."

"Forget it. Maybe you shouldn't go after all."

Losing an opportunity is one thing—but if Xu Jingming died on this trip, the joke would be too dark.

Master-level Concealment Technique?

Xu Jingming's heart stirred; a virtual interface appeared in his mind.

Adept Points -1000!

Concealment Technique: Advanced → Master Level!

Instantly, vast amounts of Concealment Technique usage experience flooded his mind.

Including even what Ling Shuang had just mentioned—altering adept aura!

"Vice Principal Ling, I misremembered—I actually reached Master Level in Concealment Technique?"

Blinking, Xu Jingming feigned sudden recollection, then activated his SS-grade Doushen Thunder.

Crackling—

Golden lightning swirled around his body, but far dimmer than usual.

Even its aura had lost its divine, frenzied intensity.

If the original Doushen Thunder was a luxury sports car with unmistakable appearance,

Now it looked like an ordinary sedan.

Yet its power remained unchanged—the sedan still housed a top-tier sports car engine.

"Huh?! It's truly Master-level Concealment Technique!" Ling Shuang was surprised.

Concealment Technique was a niche combat skill; Xu Jingming reaching Advanced proficiency had already surprised her.

Now he'd reached Master Level?

And he forgot his own skill proficiency? How many combat skills had he mastered?