[Heart Steel I]: A reward from the World Will, a Basic Level World Rune. The owner of this rune is immune to all Black Iron Tier and below Mind Control effects.

Fang Zhou quickly scanned the description of this new rune, a look of excitement on his face.

[Heart Steel I]. It was simple and direct, but an absolutely useful World Rune!

It enhanced the user's mind, allowing them to maintain an unwavering conviction and unyielding will when facing low-tier Mind Control Skills, thereby granting them immunity. Crucially, it required no trigger conditions and was a permanent passive effect.

Fang Zhou closed his eyes, carefully sensing this newly acquired World Rune. His mind had been thoroughly baptized by the power of [Heart Steel I]. It was as if an invisible barrier now protected him, shielding him from any negative emotions.

Witnessing all of this, Instructor Wang Tao once again felt the descent of the World Will.

Is this the third time that brat Fang Zhou has received this kind of attention? he thought, a sense of numbness washing over him.

As the mystical power from the World Will gradually dissipated, Wang Tao thought it was over. But then, he vaguely saw a golden rune shimmering into existence on Fang Zhou's chest. He couldn't help but be dumbfounded.

Another World Rune?!

Meanwhile, across the screens of the livestream, the other instructors and students had no reaction. The fluctuations from the World Will's descent were so mystical that they were nearly impossible to perceive without being there in person.

Only Instructors Lu Hu and Su Xinyan truly understood Fang Zhou's monstrous talent.

Seeing Fang Zhou's meditative state and Wang Tao's expression as if he had seen a ghost, Su Xinyan murmured, "That little devil Fang Zhou... don't tell me he's received the World Will's attention again?"

Lu Hu smacked his lips, his voice a little dry. "Looking at this spectacle, I've got a feeling he just comprehended another World Rune."

The two instructors exchanged a look, tacitly agreeing to skip this demoralizing topic. However, they both secretly resolved to thoroughly interrogate him after his Cave Hunting was over.

A moment later, the phenomenon subsided and the skeletal Golden Body returned to a state of tranquility. Instructor Wang Tao finally regained his composure, cleared his throat, and asked, "Fang Zhou, are you finished?"

Fang Zhou snapped back to reality, quickly reining in the excitement from his successive rewards. He said solemnly, "Instructor Wang, I have purified the desecrating aura that remained within General Ning's remains."

Wang Tao nodded slightly and retrieved a delicate Crystal Coffin from his spatial treasure. He solemnly saluted General Ning Feihu's skeletal Golden Body. Then, he cautiously stepped forward, carefully placing the Heroic Remains and the heavily corroded Tiger Soul Battle Axe inside. He would bring them back to the military academy for a proper burial.

Seeing this, Fang Zhou handed the [Heroic Spirit Battle Banner] to Instructor Wang Tao.

"Instructor Wang, this Battle Banner was also one of General Ning's relics. Please, have the military academy take it into its care."

Although the [Heroic Spirit Battle Banner] was a rare, Blue Fine-quality Marvel, Fang Zhou thought it over and still decided to return it to its original owner. It wasn't that he looked down on the banner's effects; it was purely out of respect for General Ning Feihu, a human Heroic Spirit.

To his surprise, Instructor Wang Tao shook his head, waving his hands in refusal and insisting that Fang Zhou keep the Battle Banner.

"Fang Zhou, this Battle Banner may be General Ning's relic, but it is also a trophy you personally won from the Kobolds. It will serve a greater purpose in your hands. I believe that if General Ning's spirit in the heavens could see his Battle Banner held high on the Human-Demon Battlefield by such an outstanding successor, he would be immensely gratified."

Fang Zhou looked down at the four bold, crimson characters on the banner that read, "Die with the Demon." The words stirred him deeply. In a heavy voice, he declared, "Instructor Wang, rest assured. I will never bring shame to General Ning's legacy!"

Wang Tao gave a slight nod. After stowing away the Crystal Coffin, his expression relaxed. He looked at Fang Zhou, a hint of emotion in his eyes. "Since you discovered General Ning Feihu's remains in the cave, the military academy will notify General Ning Danxin as soon as possible. She's the general suppressing the Calamity Sun Demon Country."

"You should prepare yourself. As the person most responsible for this discovery, General Ning Danxin will undoubtedly come to thank you personally."

Fang Zhou was taken aback by this. He knew nothing about this General Ning Danxin.

Noticing Fang Zhou's puzzled expression, Instructor Wang Tao explained, "General Ning Danxin is the granddaughter of General Ning Feihu and the sole surviving bloodline of the Ning Clan. She was once a student here at our Sea City Military Academy. She awakened as a [Berserker] and, after graduating, earned great distinction in numerous Human-Demon Blood Wars."

"Just recently, news came from the front lines that General Ning Danxin successfully condensed her Champion's Will, achieving a rank of honor and being promoted to Major General."

At this, a trace of envy appeared in Wang Tao's eyes.

"She is the youngest Major General in the Longxia Federation and a revered heroine in the military. To help her consolidate her realm and increase her combat power as quickly as possible, the military specifically transferred her from the Mythical Battlefield back to the Calamity Sun Demon Country battlefield here on Blue Star. She bears both a national and personal grudge against the Abyssal Demons. She will surely be delighted to meet a young genius like you."

Fang Zhou listened and replied calmly, "A loyal heart bleeds red; a righteous spirit is eternal. The Ning Clan went through fire and water for the Human Alliance, with nearly the entire clan perishing for the cause. Compared to their sacrifice, I have only done my duty. It was nothing more than a minor task."

Instructor Wang Tao nodded in satisfaction and patted Fang Zhou's shoulder. "That's all for later. Right now, your most important task is to complete the Cave Hunting mission."

He glanced at the Hunting Recorder. Fang Zhou's name was at the top of the list, his score far ahead of everyone else's. Wang Tao shook his head and chuckled. "Then again, with your terrifying score of over 700 points, first place is already a sure thing. I don't need to worry about a thing."

Instructor Wang Tao touched the Space Ring on his finger and saluted Fang Zhou. "The official business is concluded, so I won't delay you any further. I'll head back to the military academy now. Fang Zhou, I wish you a triumphant return."

Fang Zhou returned the salute and watched Instructor Wang Tao leave the ant lair.

Once his figure vanished from sight, Fang Zhou turned to survey the trashed cavern, finally allowing himself to relax completely.

The Refining Stone vein had been located. The Kobold camp and the Fierce Ant swarm had been wiped out. The impromptu mission to find General Ning Feihu's remains had also been perfectly completed. Only the final night of the three-day Cave Hunting remained. If he could just get through it safely, the mission would be over.

Even someone as resolute as Fang Zhou couldn't help but let out a long sigh of relief.

After resting on a stone for a moment, Fang Zhou stood up and commanded the Skeleton Army to leave the ant lair.

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