Alien Science Cultivation

As the team assembled, seven people, led by Elder Yao of the Qingshan Sect and Elder Li of the Eternal Holy Land, appeared on the top floor of Wangyue Pavilion. Without further ado, tokens shot rapidly from above toward the cultivators below. It was easy to see that those who received the tokens were generally cultivators like team leaders, including Wang Yan. As the tokens were distributed, the cultivators who received the tokens began to move, continuously selecting members from their own teams, and occasionally shouting out:

"Wangyue Sect Order No. 1: Wangyue City's west city energy cannon gunners are still short of 6 men. Brothers who are willing to stand with me through thick and thin, Wang Yan, please come forward and assemble..."

"Eternal Holy Land Order No. 2. Six brothers and sisters, come and join me in defending the energy cannon east of Moon-Watching City... Volunteers only, no new students wanted... If there are no volunteers, I'll start selecting..."

"Qingshan Sect Order No. 3, follow me to defend the energy cannon south of Wangyue City... Wu Hao, Lu Tian, step out..."

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"Eternal Holy Land Order No. 4, follow me to explore the dense forest west of Moon-Watching City..."

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As teams formed one after another, everyone instantly understood that the war had begun... The team leaders' first and most crucial task began. Choosing the right people was undoubtedly the key to their team's success... Most team leaders chose assistants with higher cultivation levels, or cultivators who could complement their skills. At this time, cultivators of the Light Element were particularly favored. It was clear that the team leaders had basically realized that their opponents in the war were demons... and that cultivators of the Light Element were the nemesis of demons...

By this point, Zhang Qiang had come to understand that the war hadn't yet affected the novice cultivators. Perhaps it was due to protection, their relatively low cultivation level, or a lack of coordination, which had led several leaders to abandon the newcomers. Zhang Qiang wasn't entirely sure if the other factions had actually done this, but the Qingshan Sect had certainly done so... After a moment's reflection, Zhang Qiang relaxed, believing the odds of his turn were slim. He glanced to his left at a frail cultivator from the Wangyue Sword Sect. He was smaller than a normal man in both stature and build, yet the massive iron sword he wielded sparked a vivid memory. He seemed to resemble a novel protagonist, though he lacked the handsome features... His black hair, tinged with yellow, was particularly striking, and his loose black robes only reinforced the youth's inherent limitations. As Zhang Qiang gazed at the young man, he too turned his gaze. As their eyes met, Zhang Qiang felt as if he were being locked onto a sharp sword! He was startled.

"Oh my god... the sword's heart is shining brightly...? This can't be right. Can a sword cultivator in the middle stage of foundation building be so terrifying? Or am I wrong? Haven't the elders of other sects felt it before...? If the sword's heart is really shining brightly... even in the holy land, it would be a panda-level existence... I shouldn't be wrong... but I can't understand it..." Zhang Qiang was confused for a moment. When he wanted to meet the young man's gaze again, the young man had already hugged the giant sword in his arms, blocking his eyes... It seemed that he sensed the strangeness in Zhang Qiang's eyes, which made him feel fear...

"Zhang Qiang... Zhang Qiang..."

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"Ah...oh...here."

"Ha ha……"

Just as Zhang Qiang was lost in thought, Wang Yan's voice rang out. Zhang Qiang didn't react for a moment and answered hurriedly, causing the surrounding monks to burst into laughter.

"Oh my god... why me again... Catching a sheep and plucking it, huh?" Zhang Qiang realized, having finally come to his senses. He hadn't expected Wang Yan to drag him, a freshman, into this trap, especially with his mere Golden Core cultivation. But he didn't have time to dwell on it. He left the group. As Zhang Qiang reached Wang Yan's side, Elder Yao's voice echoed from above: "Wang Yan... this is a mission to scout the forbidden zone for life, not the forest or the mountain..."

"Elder Yao... I know my limits..." Wang Yan responded respectfully and firmly. Every team leader had the power to make their own decisions. Seeing Wang Yan's resolute expression, Elder Yao didn't interfere too much...

"I shouldn't have called you, but I think you're the only one who can enter the restricted area of life... Please be tolerant... Don't worry, we're just conducting an external survey... Hehe... You won't die..." Wang Yan said, and couldn't help but smile coquettishly at Zhang Qiang. Then she joked, "Do you have a candidate...?" Wang Yan asked softly. Just as Zhang Qiang was about to think, Chen Ying's voice rang out.

"Bishop Wang..."

Wang Yan didn't immediately turn back to look at Chen Ying, but instead watched Zhang Qiang's reaction. A moment later, with Zhang Qiang's nod of approval, Wang Yan added Chen Ying to her team, followed by Wang Yu. While Wang Yan's team might seem weak, Wang Yan knew Zhang Qiang's formidable strength was undeniable. Chen Ying, who could traverse the depths of the forest with Zhang Qiang, must be a formidable force. And while Wang Yu, at the Lianxu realm, wasn't particularly strong, he was certainly no slouch either.

"We're still short of one person... You choose..." Wang Yan appeared to be leading the team, but Zhang Qiang knew she was forming a team centered around him. Zhang Qiang knew most of the people he knew were new, and choosing someone would likely make them feel like he was dragging them down. After a moment's deliberation, Zhang Qiang sent a message to Wang Yan. After a moment's pause, Wang Yan sauntered towards the sword-carrying boy. Seeing the boy's appearance and cultivation level, she was filled with even more confusion, circling him. The boy naturally noticed Wang Yan staring at him, but he dared not look her in the eye. Not to mention Wang Yan's cultivation level, which could crush him with a single finger, her appearance alone was enough to send him into a state of panic, not to mention the charm she was intentionally or unintentionally casting. "This kid can... attain enlightenment through the sword, and even with his modest cultivation, he can resist some of my charms... Kenshin is certainly capable... but is that all it takes... Forget it! This is just a reconnaissance mission..." Wang Yan pondered for a moment, then ultimately granted Zhang Qiang's wish.

"Hehe... boy, what's your name? I'm one of the Qingshan Patriarchs, Wang Yan. I'm officially notifying you now... to accompany you on a mission to investigate the Wangyue Forbidden Zone..." Wang Yan smiled softly and coquettishly, but the young man still resisted her charm. Wang Yan was surprised, but fearing that this boy might be a traitor and make her look ridiculous, she sternly informed him. Monks have the right to voluntarily join the team, and the team leader also has the absolute right to choose anyone present.

The young man naturally understood that disobeying orders at this moment could mean death in the next second. He had no choice but to bow to Wang Yan and silently walk towards Wang Yan's team. Wang Yan followed the young man, unable to help but smile slightly. The four-man team was now assembled. The young man seemed quite indifferent, not greeting Zhang Qiang and the others. He simply stood quietly at the back of the team, his eyes stealing glances at Zhang Qiang. It was as if the Jindan cultivator in his eyes could see through his every secret! Even the leader, Wang Yan, hadn't given him such a terrifying feeling...