Chapter 323: The Langjing Warship! Members of the Tianjiao Training Camp!

The Demon City has five districts: Jing'an, Huangpu, Xuhui, Changning, and Yangpu.

Among them, Huangpu District is the area closest to the ocean.

And within Huangpu District, there is only one port named "Dongfang Wharf."

All ships enter and exit through this port.

At 8: 3 a. ., the sky was clear and boundless.

At Dongfang Wharf, five or six vessels were already moored.

Among them, one ship was by far the largest, its side inscribed in ancient, fluid characters with the words "Langjing."

The Langjing Cruise Ship!

It departs from the Demon City and heads directly to Hokkaido in the Land of Cherry Blossoms.

It is less a cruise ship than a warship!

It is about 150 meters long, 32 meters wide, and stands as tall as seven or eight stories.

On the ship's tower, dozens of heavy machine guns and two massive laser cannons are mounted.

Their black muzzles gleamed with a chilling sheen under the sunlight.

The entire Langjing seemed like a black monstrous beast crouched there.

At this moment, beneath this beast, three long lines formed, waiting to board.

In the center of the third line stood a tall, average-looking young man wearing a black combat suit, a smart wristband on his left arm.

He glanced curiously around.

"I've been in the Demon City for nearly a year, and this is my first time at Dongfang Wharf."

Xu Jingming silently reflected after taking in the surrounding scenery.

Unlike the docks of his past life, Dongfang Wharf resembled a military base.

Lookouts were placed everywhere, and soldiers and ability teams patrolled without pause.

Of course, this was normal—outside Dongfang Wharf lay the East Sea.

The sea teemed with ferocious beasts; without any defense,

even a single beast surge could inflict heavy losses on the coastal regions near the Demon City.

"Huh? That's...?"

As his gaze swept forward, Xu Jingming suddenly spotted a familiar emblem on several people ahead in the line.

They all wore silver-white or pure white combat suits, each bearing a large blue lightning emblem on the back.

It was the emblem of Lei Ting Martial Arts Gym.

"They're all members of the Lei Ting Martial Arts Gym's Tianjiao Training Camp—likely, like you, S-level, heading for Relic No. 9."

A clear, melodious voice sounded in his ear.

Yi Wa's holographic projection couldn't appear constantly, so Xu Jingming communicated with her through an earpiece in his right ear.

"So that's why their aura feels so thick," Xu Jingming realized.

Most of those waiting to board were ability users.

But most of them felt only second or third tier.

Yet these few had an aura distinctly stronger than the rest.

"But come to think of it, if Tianjiao Training Camp members are this strong, why are there sixth-tier ability users among them?"

Xu Jingming was surprised as he looked at those whose aura matched his school's instructors.

"Lei Ting Martial Arts Gym's Tianjiao Training Camp does have sixth-tier students, but judging by their appearance, they're likely team leaders."

"Just like in the Demon City University—beside them, the Bao Xiong Martial Arts Gym's Tianjiao Training Camp has the same setup," Yi Wa's voice replied.

Bao Xiong Martial Arts Gym?

Xu Jingming turned his gaze—and indeed, he spotted Bao Xiong's people just ahead of Lei Ting's group.

On their backs was a large bear-head emblem, unmistakable.

"In every provincial capital and prefectural city, Lei Ting and Bao Xiong are rivals."

"I didn't expect them to cooperate on an event like this," Xu Jingming said, surprised.

There had been fights between Lei Ting and Bao Xiong over recruiting top students.

Even in Jiangcheng, a remote city in Jiangnan Province, it had happened multiple times.

"Lei Ting's Tianjiao Training Camp and Bao Xiong's are right next to each other; joint operations are normal."

"And while competition within the country doesn't matter, overseas, unity is far better."

"Once we enter the relic, if you're in danger, S-level, you can reveal your identity and ask them for help."

"With your SS-level ability awakening status, they won't leave you to die."

"I see. Understood," Xu Jingming nodded slightly.

It was undeniable—having Yi Wa with him made things much easier.

At least now, he wouldn't be completely blind to information.

Many people waited in line, but ticket checks moved quickly; in under ten minutes, it was Xu Jingming's turn.

"Hello, please show your ticket and ID."

At the entrance, a pretty female staff member smiled as she took his documents and scanned them into a machine.

When she saw the information displayed, her eyes lit up.

She spoke with deep respect: "Welcome, esteemed Mr. Su Chen, aboard the Langjing.

Given your fourth-tier ability user status, I extend on behalf of the Langjing Security Team an invitation:

To join our temporary security force and handle any marine ferocious beasts that appear on deck during the voyage.

If you accept, upon completion of the journey, we will reward you with three million Daxia dollars."

Although the Langjing had its own security team, more ability users meant greater safety.

Of course, not every ability user received such an invitation.

Only those at third tier or above qualified, with rewards varying accordingly.

As a high fourth-tier ability user, Xu Jingming was eligible for three million.

"There's a bonus like this?"

Xu Jingming's eyes brightened—he had no reason to refuse. "No problem, I accept."

"Really? That's great!" The female staff member sounded genuinely delighted.

Three million Daxia dollars wasn't much for a high fourth-tier ability user.

After all, it carried some risk to life.

She had even prepared for rejection.

Yet Xu Jingming had agreed so readily.

"Xiao Mei, you handle ticketing—I'll take Mr. Su up to the deck."

After cheerfully asking another staff member to cover her shift, she led Xu Jingming aboard.

"Mr. Su, your cabin is No. 407. If you grow tired during your duty, you may return directly to rest."

"Of course, our security team includes support ability users—you may also ask them for recovery treatment."

Under the female staff member's guidance, Xu Jingming soon reached the highest deck of the warship.

A single glance revealed the entire deck.

Aside from the heavy machine guns mounted on the opposite tower, the deck resembled a regular cruise ship.

Tables, chairs, and even sun umbrellas were placed across it.

Besides himself, other ability users were already on deck.

Including those from Lei Ting's and Bao Xiong's Tianjiao Training Camps he'd seen in line.

"Mr. Su, thank you for your service during this voyage."

The female staff member bowed politely before turning away respectfully.

"Since the Wu Ke College Entrance Exam ended, I've never taken a trip."

"This voyage might as well be my vacation..."

He found a sun umbrella-covered lounger and lay down comfortably.

There was still time before departure—he could relax a while longer.

"Huh, another ability user just came up—pretty high tier, high fourth."

"Wonder if he'll panic and crawl back into the cabin the moment the first marine beasts show up."

On the other side,

seeing another ability user step onto the deck, a young man from Bao Xiong's group whispered to his companions.

"Who knows? Maybe he's a rookie. Before the first wave even comes,

he'll probably retreat the moment he sees the dense herds of beasts in the ocean."

Other young men nearby chuckled.

Marine ferocious beasts were entirely different from land-based ones.

Most first-time ability users entering the sea were terrified by the grotesque, monstrous appearance of marine beasts.

This group of youths spoke with a condescending tone.

But as members of Bao Xiong Martial Arts Gym's Tianjiao Training Camp, they had every reason to do so...