Transmigrating into a dragon clan experimental subject, is that even possible?

As the core node collapsed, the magic array's energy spiraled out of control, causing the ruins to crumble and massive boulders to rain down from above. Everything around seemed to be consumed by the tearing force. The black-robed warriors scattered and fled for their lives, but the academy squad's attacks swept across the battlefield like a storm, leaving them no chance to retaliate.

"Well done!" Caesar panted, a smile appearing on his face as he watched the last enemy fall. "This battle is finally over."

Lu Mingfei was covered in sweat. He looked at the collapsed magic array and breathed a sigh of relief, but he still dared not relax completely. "It was really dangerous. We almost couldn't stop them."

Tian stood before the collapsing magic circle, his golden eyes flickering slightly. Despite victory being within reach, he remained calm. He knew that the Hermes family's power did not rely solely on this magic circle. Although they had stopped the summoning ritual, the enemy's conspiracy was likely far more complex than what they saw at the moment.

“This battle is not truly over yet,” Tian said coldly, his gaze still sharp. “The Hermes family will not give up so easily; they must have other methods up their sleeves.”

“We’ve already disrupted their plans, so they shouldn’t easily retaliate, right?” Lu Mingfei looked at the sky, his tone tinged with uncertainty.

“We destroyed the magic circle, but that’s only part of their conspiracy.” Tian’s gaze was deep, and his tone was cold. “We must thoroughly investigate the Hermes family’s true purpose. They will not stop because of one failure.”

Chu Zihang wiped the knife in his hand and said calmly, "Tian is right, the enemy has a deeper plan. We have only temporarily disrupted their plans, but their conspiracy is still brewing in the dark."

Caesar nodded, remaining vigilant despite having just experienced a fierce battle. "We need to return to the academy, thoroughly organize the intelligence, and analyze the Hermes family's movements."

“Yes.” Tian’s gaze remained cold and stern. “This operation has only revealed the tip of the iceberg. After returning to the academy, we must cooperate with Norma to thoroughly investigate their network.”

The team members quickly regrouped, the sounds of the collapsing ruins gradually subsided, and the remaining energy of the magic circle gradually dissipated.

As the last enemy fell, the battlefield returned to deathly silence, but the oppressive atmosphere lingered. Though the power of the Hermes family had been repelled, their shadow still loomed over everyone's hearts.

A few hours later, the team returned to Kassel College.

The command center remained busy, with countless data streams flashing on Norma's huge screen. The arrival of the squad immediately drew the academy's attention.

"Norma, immediately retrieve the latest intelligence on the Hermes family and analyze it based on the data we brought back," Tian swiftly issued the order, a cold light flashing in his golden eyes.

Norma's mechanical voice echoed in the command center, "Analysis in progress... estimated to take three minutes."

Caesar stood beside Tian, ​​his face showing some fatigue, but his eyes remained sharp. "This operation successfully destroyed their core magic array, and the enemy will likely redeploy."

“Yes, we cannot let our guard down.” Chu Zihang nodded, his gaze remaining calm. “Their plan may have a backup plan, and we must remain vigilant at all times.”

Lu Mingfei stood nervously to the side. Although he appeared relaxed, he still felt a heavy weight pressing on his heart. "Did we really foil their plot? Why do I have a feeling that there's something else that hasn't been discovered?"

“Lu Mingfei, your feeling is right,” Tian said calmly, his gaze passing through the window of the command center as if looking into the distance. “We only destroyed one magic array, but the Hermes family’s real plan is far more complex than we imagined. Their target may not just be the academy, but a much larger power.”

A new data stream suddenly appeared on Norma's screen, and Tian's gaze quickly focused on the screen.

“According to the latest analysis, the Hermes family’s movements indicate that they have hidden forces in multiple locations, especially in the northern mountains, where abnormal energy fluctuations have been detected.” Norma’s voice remained cold, but this intelligence immediately made everyone’s expressions solemn.

"The northern mountainous area?" Caesar frowned. "That area is uninhabited, so why would there be energy fluctuations there?"

Tian squinted, pondered for a moment, and then said, "That area was once the center of ancient dragon activity. The Hermes family may be hiding even deeper secrets there. We must go there immediately and not give them any more chances."

"It seems this battle is far from over," Chu Zihang said in a low voice, his eyes revealing a calm determination to fight.

“We have to take action,” Tian said firmly, his eyes flashing with determination. “This is our only chance to stop them completely.”

The team regrouped and prepared to head to the northern mountains.

The distant sky remained shrouded in heavy, dark clouds, the wind whistling low, as if foreshadowing the impending battle. The Hermes family's conspiracy was far from over, and the future of the academy would depend on every decision that followed.

"We cannot afford to fail in this operation," Tian said in a low voice, his golden eyes flashing with a cold light, his gaze as firm as iron.

Caesar, Chu Zihang, and Lu Mingfei all nodded, their hearts filled with the determination to fight. The shadow of the Hermes family had not completely dissipated, but they would not back down again. This time, they would utterly thwart the enemy's conspiracy and protect the future of Kassel College.

As night deepened, the squad once again embarked on their battle journey, heading towards the unknown northern mountains.

As if on cue, the chanting of the black-robed warriors echoed in my ears once more, and an invisible sense of oppression surged in the air.

"No! We've been countered!" Tian exclaimed in shock, realizing the situation was out of control. He immediately shouted to Chu Zihang, "Quick, retreat!"

But it was too late. As the energy of the magic circle grew increasingly violent, the surrounding air was torn apart by the powerful airflow, and the entire altar began to shake violently. The black-robed warriors' chanting grew louder and louder, and the surrounding runes regrouped under the influence of this power, as if summoning some terrifying being.

The night was still dark, and a cold wind carrying a chilling atmosphere swept through the paths of Kassel College.

The team members were fully prepared and had left the academy, their objective clear: they would head to the northern mountains, where the core magic array of the Hermes family was hidden, and that array had to be completely destroyed. Tian walked at the head of the group, his golden eyes gleaming faintly in the darkness, constantly alert to any movement around him. Every step he took was calm and resolute, as if he had already anticipated that this battle would be far more dangerous than any they had ever faced before.

"The energy fluctuations in the northern mountains are stronger than expected," Tian's deep voice broke the team's silence in the headset. "That is very likely the Hermes family's last line of defense, and the enemy will fight to the death to hold it."

Caesar slowed his pace slightly, walking alongside Lu Mingfei. He glanced at the distant, gloomy mountain range, his brow furrowing slightly. "It seems this mission is far more dangerous than the previous ones. The Hermes family has been setting up these large-scale magic arrays; they clearly won't let us get close easily." His tone carried a hint of unease, but even more so, anticipation before battle.

“We must prepare for the worst.” Chu Zihang followed closely behind, gripping his knife tightly, his gaze as sharp as a blade, ready to strike at any moment. He was always so calm and composed, never letting his guard down, no matter how dire the danger before him.

Lu Mingfei seemed a little nervous, walking at the back of the group, muttering to himself, "I have a feeling this mission is a bit risky..." He subconsciously touched the amulet on his chest. Despite his unease, he still followed closely behind the group, not daring to fall behind.

Caesar patted Lu Mingfei on the shoulder, trying to reassure him, "Don't worry, Lu Mingfei. This isn't the first time we've faced a situation like this. Besides, we still have Tianhe and Chu Zihang. They won't let these enemies gain the upper hand." His tone was slightly teasing, but his eyes revealed unwavering trust.

"Yes, but this time it's the Hermes family. They're not ordinary enemies." Lu Mingfei muttered, but he still perked up, gripped his weapon tightly, and thought to himself that no matter what, he couldn't be the one to hold them back.

A few hours later, the team finally reached the edge of the northern mountains.

This area was desolate and eerie, as if forgotten in the river of time. The distant mountains, like a sleeping behemoth, appeared particularly majestic and mysterious in the darkness. The ground was littered with abandoned ruins, broken stone tablets and shattered statues scattered everywhere, as if telling an ancient and terrifying story.

“This place is really eerie,” Lu Mingfei said in a low voice, a hint of unease flashing in his eyes. “What exactly are these ruins? They feel like some kind of… ancient site.”