An abandoned port on the lower reaches of the Yangtze River.
Although the wharf here has long been abandoned, the infrastructure of the former shipyard is still there, so there are large areas of flat open space. The three mountains and seas of the Martial Arts Department worked together to clean up the weeds and rocks in an instant. There is also a waiting area set aside.
Shen Qian saw the huge crowd gathered here from a distance.
Although it was early for him to go out, it was still a long way away, and he had to cross half of China to get here. He was already close to being late, so he came relatively late.
At first glance, Shen Qian was still surprised. Although he expected that there would be many warriors participating in this "sea of learning", at least hundreds of thousands of people were present at this scene alone.
But it’s almost the same when you think about it.
There are 8 million mountains and seas in the world, and China has about 1.8 million. Excluding those who have entered the "sea of learning", there are still 200,000 to 300,000, plus the high martial artists and some intermediate martial artists who have been given qualifications. , five or six hundred thousand is still relatively small.
If it were peacetime, I'm afraid there would be even more warriors gathered here, and it should easily reach more than a million.
But precisely because of this, those who dare to go to the "Sea of Learning" at this special time must have two brushes. In other words, although the number of warriors gathered here is not as many as in previous years, the quality may be higher.
"With so many people, the probability of non-infiltration by foreigners is 0."
Shen Qian's mental perception was that all human beings were within his reach, but he knew that among them there must be spies from the Witch Clan, scavengers, or some other ethnic group, either with shocking camouflage skills, or like No. 56, with soul penetration. .
"please!"
Although the strong man from the martial arts club in charge of peripheral security recognized Shen Qian's face, he still checked Shen Qian's identity in a formal manner, and only stamped the back of his hand after confirmation.
"Isn't this a nightclub trick?"
Shen Qian asked inexplicably.
"This is a special mark developed by the Formation Association, and it is also the only certificate for entering the 'Sea of Learning'."
The strong man from the Martial Arts Department explained, "This mark must be preserved, and you need to pass it when you come back... Hey, Lieutenant Colonel Shen, the system records that you have two places, and there is one more person?"
In the past few months, Shen Qian's level had been raised by one star, so the other party called him "lieutenant colonel".
As for the extra quota, it was naturally prepared for clones, but it is no longer used.
The other party didn't ask any questions, and waved his hand before letting Shen pass.
Shen Qian looked at the mark on the back of his hand and felt a faint direction guidance in it, but it seemed very vague.
"It seems that just relying on this mark to go to the 'Sea of Learning' is not enough. The Martial Arts Department must also send you a way. No wonder we still need to gather."
Shen Qian felt the mark and murmured.
The mark is connected to his soul, and it is not easy to erase it by yourself, at least not even ordinary mountain and sea warriors can do it.
After successfully entering the dock, Shen Qian looked around and quickly shook his head.
His original plan was to gather with people he knew well first, but even if he had the mental strength to be there, he would be a little dazzled when facing such a big scene, and it would be really tiring to find people.
Shen Qian was too lazy to work hard. He thought for a while and went directly to the river. Then he jumped up and floated to the lowest allowed height. Then he became angry and exhaled:
"Shen Qian is here, friends come quickly!"
The eight words attached with Yuan Li were like thunder from the sky, and for a moment the sky and the earth were eclipsed. The river was rolling, and it was also spread far away in the shipyard full of people.
The originally noisy shipyard suddenly became silent. Everyone raised their heads in astonishment and looked in the direction of Shen Qian.
Some were shocked, some were confused, some were disdainful, and many looked at them with unclear meanings... But many people suddenly realized that they could still find someone like this?
At that moment, dozens of people jumped into the air and followed suit.
"Leizhou Zhao Youting is here, Leizhou warriors come quickly and gather!"
"I am Zhang Tianze, deputy battalion commander of the Yingyang Battalion of the Northwest Army. Are there any colleagues here?"
"Students from Su Kewu University, look here. Senior Yu Mu is personally leading the team... By the way, is Liu Simiao from Class 3 of the 20th Class of the High School Affiliated to Yangcheng Normal University here? I have a few words to say to you!"
"..."
For a moment, ghosts and wolves howled in the dock square, and many ordinary warriors who were caught off guard were so shocked that their blood boiled and they almost fainted on the spot.
Shen Qian, the instigator, didn't expect that so many people would imitate him. He couldn't laugh or cry for a moment, wait... Who the hell is he looking for an old classmate here? Do you think this is a KouKou space?
When more people wanted to turn into humanoid self-propelled broadcasts, a roar of anger suddenly sounded, overwhelming all the noise.
"Shut up, Lord, do you think this is a vegetable market?"
Following the roar of anger, a dark man with a sense of oppression descended from the sky and appeared above the dock.
After seeing the unique military uniform on the person's body, everyone immediately shut up.
The military leader, Wu Dinghou!
Although this person is not well-known among the people, he is also a legend of his generation. He is decisive in killing and has a violent personality. He dares not offend many people.
Shen Qian did not expect that Wu Dinghou would also appear here, because Wu Wei must be there... It seems that opening the "sea of learning" is not something that can be done by one person.
At this time, Shen Qian paid careful attention and immediately discovered dozens of terrifying auras hidden in the sky. The number of princes present was not much greater than during the Nine Heavens War.
Fortunately, although other people's voices were suppressed, Shen Qiansheng took action early enough, and his shouting still had an effect. At least for now, he had seen dozens of scattered figures emerging from the crowd and gathering towards him. Come.
Unsurprisingly, among them were acquaintances such as Lin Sanmo, Li Muyi, Bai Fei and Qu Bai. In fact, this was not the best time for them to enter Xuehai, but the current situation also made it impossible for them to let go of any possibility of promotion. own opportunities.
In addition, there are several seniors from Jiangzhong Military and Military, headed by Niu Ziguo and Feng Manlin.
In addition, there are two people who are friends of mountains and seas that Shen met in the Earth's Core City later. One is named Taishi Wuwei and the other is Sun Zuo. Both of them have the right of residence in the Earth's Core City for more than a hundred years. They can be regarded as the most powerful among the mountains and seas. Really strong.
Shen Qian knew more than these two top mountain and sea warriors in the Earth Core City, but these two were probably the ones who had never entered the "Sea of Learning" before.
This is in line with what Wu Wei said, there are always some mountains and seas that can endure loneliness and choose to enter the "sea of learning" when they are the strongest.
Shen Qian didn't see any young girls mixed in, and he couldn't help but breathed a sigh of relief.
In the past four months, he had been running around everywhere, trying to sort out his chaotic emotions. Except for Tantai Qin, who was missing, Huo Ling'er was the only one he deliberately avoided.
After all, Huo Ling'er was young and still had the chance to regret it, so Shen Qian didn't want to get too entangled.
Perhaps sensing Shen Qian's thoughts, Huo Ling'er threatened on the phone to come to "Xuehai" to find him. With the background of the Guwu Huo family, it would not be a problem to get a ticket.
But under Shen Qian's stern warning, although Huo Ling'er was angry at the time, it seemed that she was not willful in the end, which made Shen Qian breathe a sigh of relief.
No matter how confident he was, he knew that this "Xuehai" trip was far more dangerous than imagined, and Huo Ling'er's existence would only hold him back.
Now it seems that the girl knew it well, which made Shen Qian feel a little guilty. After all, Shen Qian scolded him quite harshly at that time.
After looking around, Shen Qian felt completely relaxed. Although he was surrounded by his partners and comrades-in-arms, after all, there were no truly close people, which also made Shen Qian's "Xuehai" trip less psychologically burdensome.
"Shen Qian, are you worried that others won't notice your existence by being so grand?"
Qu Bai said worriedly, "I've heard some bad news recently, so it's better to keep a low profile..."
"If it is really aimed at me, should I keep a low profile so others will ignore me?"
Shen Qian was very open-minded and waved his hands indifferently, saying, "Since I'm here, I'm not afraid of any overt or covert attacks."
"Well said!" Taishi Wuwei praised, stroking his hands, "This is the Shen Qian I know. Warriors like us should move forward courageously and not be afraid of challenges. Otherwise, how can we build a strong heart?"
"Tai Shi, please stop making noise." Sun Zuo frowned and shook his head, "If it is really for Shen Qian's best, you should tell him the truth."
"Old Sun, what's going on?" Shen Qian heard something in the other person's words.
"I went to your residence to look for you some time ago, but it seems that you haven't returned to the Earth Core City recently, and your bracelet can't get through."
Sun Zuo said in a deep voice: "Recently, a reward for you has appeared in the 'black market' of the Earth's Core City, threatening that as long as you fall in the 'Sea of Learning', you can receive a sky-high reward."
"Oh, how much is the reward?" Shen Qian was startled when he heard this, and then asked curiously.
The existence of a "black market" in the center of the earth is a tacit secret among all the mountains and seas. This is a problem left over from history. The princes also turned a blind eye. They probably knew that even if one was eliminated, a second one would appear, not to mention that there might be a second one. Princes sometimes have needs...
Therefore, the "black market" in the core city can be called the largest underground market in the world. Shen Qian has been famous for a long time, but he has never had time to go shopping.
"One hundred years of residence in the center of the earth, plus 20 billion in cash or an equivalent amount of martial arts resources, and... a favor from a prince."
Sun Zuo's tone was a little heavy.
As soon as he finished speaking, everyone around him looked horrified and moved.
Hundred-year residency, 20 billion in cash...
Who are these people present?
Either he is a top-notch person or he is a descendant of a prince. Even Feng Manlin is from a noble family and has a very high vision. But I have to say that hearing such a reward still makes my heart beat wildly.
Even though Shen Qian spent tens of billions on cultivation during this period, how many people who are not princes can be so extravagant?
After all, this society is bound by laws. No matter how high your cultivation level is, it does not mean that you have the same ability to make money. The lower limit example can be the former Daojiu, who can only live on a mere 100,000 yuan subsidy every month. Putting aside the Shanhai identity, it is simply Just a social animal...
The upper limit is that for top-level Shanhai people like Taishi Wuwei and Sun Zuo, having a net worth of billions is considered smart. They have to go through life and death several times. Only by going to the "gate" to open up wasteland and have adventures can they accumulate it.
Shen Qian's experience cannot be replicated by anyone.
Not to mention that in addition to the real and terrifying cash reward, as well as the century-old right to reside in the center of the earth that would make any mountain and sea jealous, it also comes with the favor of a prince!
Now even the top Shanhai, which is not short of money, will definitely not be able to sit still.
Anyone with a truly discerning eye knows that this third reward is truly priceless.
Advancing can improve martial arts, retreating can resolve crises... The favor of a prince has too much meaning.
"This is too exaggerated... could it be fake?" Lin Sanmo frowned.
"impossible!"
Sun Zuo only shook his head and sighed, without explaining much.
But everyone soon realized that the possibility of falsehood was zero. Firstly, it was because it was a black market reward in the inner city of the earth, which was equivalent to the highest notarial power of the dark side. Secondly, because...
This reward is endorsed by the prince.
Although it is impossible to say which prince it is, the reward of "a favor from a prince" is enough to explain everything.
"This is really shameless..."
Shen Qian also sneered, his eyes dark.
With the dignity of a prince, this can be regarded as a disguised personal end.
The corner of Shen Qian's eyes scanned the crowd in the distance, and only now did he notice that many people, although they pretended not to care, were quietly looking over here.
I just don’t know how many of them are out of curiosity, and how many of them have ulterior motives.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this... I asked you to gather here. The main reason is to share the intelligence information you have about 'Xuehai' before entering. This is a matter of mutual benefit. Do you have any objections?"
Shen Qian stopped everyone's discussion about the sky-high reward and said with a smile.
Although there is no fixed model for "learning", over thousands of years, predecessors have always figured out some regular secrets. Everyone present has different origins. Maybe someone's elders know something that others don't know, so It was Shen Qian who made this suggestion.
Seeing everyone nodding, Shen Qian was about to take the initiative to speak when he suddenly caught a glimpse of black from the corner of his eye. He couldn't help but be startled. After a brief moment of shock, he motioned for everyone to talk first, while he drifted towards the river.
Everyone was also surprised. Looking in the direction Shen Qian left, they saw a woman in a black skirt standing on a high broken rock beside the mighty river. Her clothes were fluttering and her appearance was extremely beautiful. But her expression As cold as ice, as if she herself was just a sculpture on the broken stone, standing here for thousands of years.
Shen Qian never expected to see her here.
"You don't have a literary degree?" Shen Qian also fell on the broken stone. He didn't care at all that it was a little crowded. He just asked in surprise, "Isn't this unscientific?"
Tantai Qin glanced at Shen Qian, and a trace of helplessness flashed through her eyes. She had been thinking for a long time before she came to find Shen Qian, but her face that finally tensed up suddenly fell into disarray because of the other person's unobtrusive attitude. There is a tendency to disintegrate.
(End of chapter)
