Chapter 498: Basic Combat Simulation Arena

Real combat is always the fastest way to test and improve one's strength, and also the most effective way.

But real battles often come with the risk of injury or death, and players who train themselves this way usually pay a price that is hard to bear.

Now, the training ground's basic combat simulation perfectly resolves this dilemma.

Cheng Shuili could no longer lie down.

She stood up, feeling a bit excited, and looked at the remaining two structures.

Medical Station…

Simple medicine synthesis.

Simple medicine synthesis?

What does that mean? Can we create something out of nothing?!

Cheng Shuili widened her eyes and hurried to check the detailed description.

A basic synthesis device appears in the pharmacy; by inserting common basic materials and low‑grade energy cores, one can synthesize basic medicines according to the system‑provided formula.

Below there is also a list of items that can be crafted.

Hemostatic bandages, gauze, antidote, anti‑inflammatory medicine…

All common medical supplies are present!

Cheng Shuili's breathing quickened again.

Black Feather's situation differs from other factions, and this is something all players who have joined other factions and later switched to Black Feather know all too well.

Medical Stations of the same level in other factions are basically empty, with no doctors and no medical supplies.

Calling it a Medical Station is a stretch; it's more like a school infirmary set up just for inspections.

It hangs a sign but keeps its doors closed year after year.

But Black Feather's is not.

Black Feather's Medical Station truly resembles a hospital; whether the body feels unwell or simply the health value drops, one can go to the Medical Station to see a doctor!

Cheng Shuili is, of course, aware of all this.

Because of that, she often worries that the Medical Station's supplies will run short.

After all, this is not a safe world; opening a treasure chest can spawn monsters that must be fought, and fighting brings the possibility of injury.

Gauze is the fastest‑used resource in the Medical Station.

Although a large batch of supplies was obtained from Xiong Ji, Cheng Shuili knows these materials are single‑use.

Even though the Bear Clan has resolved to follow her, Shou Ren Xiao Zhen's production capacity is limited; while they are using the supplies themselves, they can hardly spare any for Black Feather's humans.

Even if Xiong Ji is willing to help Black Feather obtain medical supplies, he is well‑meaning but powerless.

Now, the long‑standing problem before Cheng Shuili has finally been solved; how could she not be delighted?!

For other factions, obtaining a large number of low‑grade energy cores requires consuming massive energy stones and also spending Game Coin to cover the transaction fee.

Cheng Shuili has a Taotie Furnace, so she bypasses the fee entirely.

Besides this function, the Medical Station's space has also expanded considerably.

Once the upgrade is complete, Cheng Shuili can produce a large batch of medical supplies in one go and store them in the warehouse.

She suppresses her joy and turns her gaze to the final structure.

The level‑2 Parking Lot added a Modification Platform; after the previous lessons, Cheng Shuili naturally no longer makes wild guesses, and she honestly looks at the detail page.

Calling it a Modification Platform is a stretch; it simply provides a new area and adds several brand‑new tools, and what can be done depends entirely on Black Feather members… or rather on Chen Qing Shan's imagination.

Cheng Shuili studied it carefully for a while but found no direct special features.

The previous special buildings gave her so many surprises that the Parking Lot's function now seems rather ordinary.

Beyond that, the area has been leveled and expanded, allowing more vehicles to park simultaneously.

The feature is truly mundane—so mundane that when Cheng Shuili later saw the upgraded defensive wall, which was clearly a segment taller and considerably thicker, she couldn't help but complain again about the Parking Lot's useless function.

Time passes unnoticed.

After the upgrade, a new system prompt popped up in Cheng Shuili's view:

【Ding! Detected that faction "Black Feather" has all exclusive buildings at level 2, meeting the promotion conditions.】

【Faction level increased to 3!】

【Cohesion gain for member parties increased to 4% (New Talent Crown 1%, level‑3 faction 3%).】

"Level 3…," Cheng Shuili whispered, feeling a surge of accomplishment.

The cohesion aura among members needs no further explanation; attribute points are always crucial.

Now the Instance difficulty has risen, the monsters on the road are tougher, and Black Feather's members are stronger—anyway, it's a good thing.

These three prompts popping up mean the faction buildings have been upgraded.

Cheng Shuili went to the territory to check the specific details she hadn't clarified while reading the description during the day.

She also… decided to try out the newly upgraded training ground.

When Cheng Shuili stepped out of her vehicle, the lingering afternoon drizzle had ceased, but the overcast clouds hadn't cleared; the lead‑gray sky let through a few weary rays that fell on the people who had taken refuge in Black Feather's safe zone.

Their chatter drifted from afar, making the territory feel as bustling as a market street.

Cheng Shuili didn't look that way; she headed straight for the training ground.

The exterior of the level‑2 training ground shows no significant difference from before, but upon entering, the view instantly brightens.

Inside, the space has clearly expanded to nearly double; the original weapon racks and secret manual wall remain, and many more have been added.

The most striking feature is the center of the training ground, where the previously open floor now has a slightly raised circular platform, clearly the basic combat simulation arena described.

The platform's edge glows with pale blue energy patterns, and the floor inside is mirror‑smooth, reflecting the roof beams.

Cheng Shuili took a few steps forward, got a little closer, and a prompt panel appeared before her eyes.

【Basic Combat Simulation Arena】

【Status: Ready】

【Energy Supply: Low-grade Energy Core (0/1)】

【Current Mode: None】

【Selectable Modes: Duel Combat, Designated Target Drill】

【Description: Inserting a low-grade energy core can activate the simulation field, lasting for 1 hour of real time. During activation, a mode can be selected, generating corresponding illusions or simulated opponents. All damage is simulated data and will not actually affect participants' bodies, but pain, impact, etc. feedback will retain 85%-95% realism to provide effective combat training experience.】

Cheng Shuili took out a low-grade energy core from the ring, walked to the edge of the platform where an obvious loading port groove was, and placed the core inside.

【Basic Combat Simulation Field activated, remaining time: 59 minutes 59 seconds.】

……

One hour later, Cheng Shuili, drenched in sweat, walked out of the basic combat simulation field.

She had just chosen the designated target drill, causing the field to mimic herself and generate an opponent. The feeling of sparring with herself was truly a first-time experience for Cheng Shuili.