Chapter 341

The moment the gap in the Cave's fissure retracted to 500 square kilometers.

Hum—

Everyone inside and outside the Cave felt an invisible yet surging spatial fluctuation suddenly spread.

This fluctuation came quickly and left just as fast.

Many had just halted to figure out what was happening when the fluctuation had already vanished without a trace, leaving no trace.

Space collapsed, the fissure disappeared...

The position originally swallowed by the fissure has now returned to how it looked before the Cave appeared.

Inside the Cave.

The gloom of dense black clouds dispersed, revealing a cobalt-blue sky.

The spatial shaking that lasted several minutes gradually calmed.

At this moment, it seemed as if time itself had fallen into stillness.

The entire battlefield was so quiet that a falling pin could be heard.

"Great, the Cave's range has shrunk!"

Until a few seconds later, cheers rang out.

"This cheer, like a signal, instantly ignited the silent battlefield."

"Lieutenant Colonel Lu is awesome!"

"Beautiful! We've achieved a stage victory!"

"Holy crap, the Cave's range shrank a lot this time—finally we don't have to worry about manpower!"

"Thanks to Lu Jing......"

A group of battle-hardened soldiers raised their arms and shouted like children.

For Lu Jing, having not experienced that despair, he didn't understand why they were so excited.

But for these soldiers, the eradication of the Lord-level Aberrant Beast meant the victory bell had been rung, and the suppressed battle inside the Cave finally welcomed the dawn of hope.

Gazes gathered on Lu Jing, filled with intense awe and envy.

The awe stemmed from Lu Jing's power to slay an eleventh-level Lord Aberrant Beast.

The envy came from his age—just eighteen, yet he had reached such an admirable realm.

Lu Jing's future holds infinite possibilities!

"Lu Jing, this time we really owe it to you!"

Situjun patted Lu Jing's shoulder and said with a smile: "No one at your age has ever achieved such magnificent feats!"

Jitianzong walked over, stood before Lu Jing, and gave a military salute.

His gaze fell on Lu Jing, showing no seniority arrogance, only respect and admiration.

"Lieutenant Colonel Lu Jing, it's an honor to see your prowess against a Lord-level Aberrant Beast!"

Jitianzong praised him sincerely.

Once again, the image of Lu Jing battling the evil dragon surfaced in his mind.

It's too unbelievable.

Lu Jing's youthful face looks about the same age as his child......

The former had established magnificent achievements on the battlefield, while the latter still worried about whether he could get into the martial university.

In comparison, the contrast is stark.

"Where is that brat Lu Jing? Bring him to the camera—I have something to say to him!"

As several people chatted excitedly, a voice from an old man came from the communication equipment not far away.

"Lu Jing, that is the Xia Commander of the Third Command of our Eastern Military Region."

Situjun quietly introduced him to Lu Jing.

"Commander Xia."

Lu Jing nodded in greeting.

"Hmm, you kid, you're really not bad!"

Xia Houjie looked at the screen showing Lu Jing's upper half, a bit disheveled, and nodded repeatedly.

"I know all about your performance today—not only did you persist in fighting on the front lines against the Aberrant Beasts, but you also turned the tide and slew a Lord-level Aberrant Beast!"

"It deserves a military report, generous rewards and commendation, and to be promoted throughout the army so that all soldiers can learn from this spirited spirit!"

Xia Houjie first praised him, then continued: "With your strength and talent, being a lieutenant under Situjun is a waste; I want to recommend you to the Eastern Military Region headquarters as a General Star—what do you think?"

"General Star?"

Lu Jing blinked slightly; this term was still new to him.

Situjun beside him, hearing Xia Houjie wanted to transfer Lu Jing away from his command, his face instantly turned grim.

He glanced at Lu Jing, his eyes full of reluctance and struggle.

Finally, Situjun let out a long sigh and explained: "General Star is selected from all officers through competition, evaluated on strength and virtue; once chosen, the benefits and treatment far exceed what you have now—even better than mine......"

Lu Jing's expression shifted upon hearing this, and he also noticed Situjun's reluctance: "Then, Lord Seat, do you want me to go?"

Situjun hesitated slightly, then nodded: "To be honest, I really want to keep you under my command as my capable aide, but your future certainly won't stop here......"

Situjun's voice grew low as he added: "So I hope you go, to a larger stage, a vaster sky to soar!!"

The atmosphere instantly grew heavy.

Dong Ningxue and Zhu Xingyao looked forlorn; they had just reunited with Lu Jing a few days ago, and now he must head to headquarters.

"What's with the long faces? I'm not not coming back."

Lu Jing smiled, turned to look at the screen beside him: "Commander Xia, when do I depart?"

"Just these few days, better go over a bit early; I'll recommend your name first."

Xia Houjie saw Lu Jing agree, and his smile grew even richer.

"Zheng Xuelan, you don't need to come back; just take Lu Jing straight to the military district headquarters."

"Yes!"

From the ranks behind Ji Tian's sudden leap, a tall young woman stepped out.

Situjun's eyelid twitched; he knew this was Xia Houjie, fearing he wouldn't release the person, deliberately arranging it.

Cave outside.

After talking with Xia Houjie, Lu Jing went straight back to the surface.

"Sir, when do you plan to go with me to headquarters to certify General Star?"

Zheng Xuelan, following Lu Jing, asked.

"Let's leave tomorrow; today just rest well."

"Alright, Sir."

Zheng Xuelan's attitude was extremely respectful, staying within a step and continuing to follow.

"Don't follow me; tomorrow I'll come find you."

Lu Jing saw the other had no intention to leave, and hurriedly explained.

"Commander Xia specially instructed that I stay close to protect you, and also attend to your daily needs on the way."

"What?"

Lu Jing was speechless for a moment; Commander Xia really was afraid I'd run away.

"Fine, I happen to have an empty room next to my dormitory; you can stay there."

Back at the dormitory, Lu Jing headed straight for the bathroom at once.

After battling the evil dragon, although his body looked clean, a strange odor still lingered.

Wah—

The scalding hot water sprayed from the showerhead, washing away the grime on Lu Jing's body and carrying off a trace of fatigue.

During these few days, Lu Jing hasn't closed his eyes even once; either he's fighting beasts, or he's on the way to fight beasts.

Although he had fought with such intensity before, this time the fatigue was the heaviest.

It may be because this battle heavily consumed his spiritual energy.

It left him with a mental weariness.