Fang Zhou's expression had already returned to calm.

Though he was about to face ninety combat-tested elite cadets from the other military academies, he showed no fear.

The spectating cadets were already in an uproar.

"Fang Zhou is in for it this time."

"These principals and instructors really know how to have fun."

"I've always seen Fang Zhou at the top. I really want to see the sorry sight of him getting mobbed and killed."

"Same here. I want to see that too."

Outside the field, a grim-faced Liu Diewu, who was also watching, said, "Fang Zhou is in big trouble now."

"It's more than just big trouble; the whole world is his enemy, isn't it?" Beside Liu Diewu, Gu Yueyuan's voice was tinged with excitement. "Being mobbed and killed is perfectly normal, after all. He's facing ninety opponents."

Liu Diewu shook her head helplessly. "Even if he dies, it will be an honorable defeat. No matter what, Fang Zhou is the star of this new recruit competition."

Inside the simulation arena, Su Tiankuo had been observing the changes in Fang Zhou's expression. He suddenly snorted coldly. "What, are you scared?"

Fang Zhou heard him and managed a wry smile. "Principal, I'm not scared. It's just that being targeted by so many people is a bit stressful..."

Behind Su Tiankuo stood a beautiful and exceptionally poised female principal. She looked at the dashing and talented Fang Zhou with concern and understanding in her eyes. "Don't be too stressed. You have three chances to revive, after all.

"If you can't survive under these circumstances, you'll just have to give up on that portable Concentration Meditation Array."

Hearing this, Su Tiankuo bristled, his eyes glaring with agitation. "Absolutely not! So what if the whole world is his enemy? I'll be watching you carve out a bloody path, just as our own race has had to do!"

With that, he raised his hand. A flash of light flared, and Fang Zhou's figure instantly vanished, teleported to an unknown Simulation Battlefield.

Almost simultaneously, the other participating cadets in the arena were also randomly teleported to different locations.

The entire field was suddenly empty, leaving only the few principals and instructors standing there.

"It seems you all have high hopes for this kid." The principal of Dragon City Military Academy shifted his gaze from Su Tiankuo to the others, as if evaluating something.

Su Tiankuo nodded, his tone firm. "His strength is negligible to us, but I see potential in him."

"He is indeed an interesting kid. If not, why would we set such a high difficulty for him? Hahaha! Come, while we watch these kids fight, let's discuss the division of spoils among our top ten military academies," the principal of Dragon City Military Academy suggested with a laugh, clearly seizing the opportunity to discuss more important matters.

"Agreed," Su Tiankuo responded.

On the surface, this competition was a contest among cadets. In reality, it was a game among the major military academies, which would determine each school's resource allocation and privileges for the upcoming year.

Meanwhile, 100 light screens lit up in various corners of the arena. The spectating cadets used their personal terminals to connect to the match feeds they were interested in.

Liu Diewu directed her companions, "Find Fang Zhou's feed."

She was surrounded by a group of her classmates from Sea City Military Academy who were close to Fang Zhou. They were all tense, their eyes glued to the light screens, their hearts filled with support and anticipation for their friend.

Fang Zhou's performance was critical. It not only concerned his own status and rewards in the new recruit competition but also Sea City Military Academy's position and resource allocation for the coming year. This all related to the vital interests of every teacher and student, so they had no choice but to take it seriously.

As the strongest contestant, Fang Zhou—an Undead Mage who had risen to the upper Apprentice tier—naturally attracted the most attention from the spectating cadets.

The moment Fang Zhou was teleported, he reacted instantly, activating the Celestial Curtain Magic Bottle in his hand.

As the faint grey mist from the magic bottle spread rapidly, all traces of his surroundings were completely concealed. The mist moved as if it were alive, slowly spreading along the ground and erasing every last clue that might reveal Fang Zhou's presence.

Next, Fang Zhou pulled out the Undead Magic Ball. He skillfully activated its energy core and began to continuously cast the Summon Skeleton Skill.

As waves of Death Energy surged from the magic ball, Skeleton Warriors were summoned from the void. One by one, they emerged from the grey mist, quickly forming a tight protective circle with Fang Zhou securely at its center.

Only with this defensive line of several dozen skeletons did Fang Zhou feel a sliver of security, and his taut nerves relaxed slightly.

Afterward, Fang Zhou released Gugu, the Pearl Bird that had advanced to the upper Apprentice tier, from the Sealed Bone Bell at his waist. Gugu flapped its wings and soared high into the air, providing Fang Zhou with an effective means of scouting the surrounding environment.

Only after completing all this did Fang Zhou finally have time to carefully observe where he had been teleported.

Looking around, Fang Zhou found himself in a verdant, primeval forest. Despite the vibrant life all around him, it was strangely quiet. Apart from the occasional chirp of insects, there were no signs of any large creatures.

Fang Zhou cautiously lifted a foot, attempting to move forward without making a sound while meticulously observing his surroundings.

The first thing that greeted him was a cold wind carrying the scent of dampness and humus. This aroma seemed to emanate from the depths of the forest, carrying a chill that rushed into his nostrils and made him shiver involuntarily.

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