Xiaoxiao.

From the moment Zhu Guo appeared, there were always many suspicious points. As the investigation continued, Kuang Zheng's ominous premonition grew stronger.

At this moment, they had arrived at the edge of the vast and boundless wilderness.

Looking back, one can see the towering city wall, over a thousand meters high, standing proudly on the horizon like an indestructible barrier.

The shocking scratches and impact marks on the city wall are clearly visible, as if silently telling the story of the countless fierce battles that have taken place.

These marks, some deep and some shallow, are nearly ten meters deep, while the shallowest ones are about two meters deep.

Their lengths also varied, ranging from ten meters to fifty meters, with the most astonishing one even piercing through the entire city wall! Such a terrifying sight was truly chilling.

However, even though this city wall has become riddled with holes and scarred, it still stands majestically tall, steadfastly guarding its post for thousands of years, silently protecting the peace and tranquility of the human world.

It has never yielded to any enemy's attack, and even when its body is broken and battered, it has never shown the slightest intention to retreat.

This magnificent city wall was not only the last line of defense for human homes, but also the first solid fortress against foreign invasion.

It carries the hopes and beliefs of countless ancestors, has witnessed the vicissitudes of time, and has withstood the test of time, becoming an eternal symbol of human courage and resilience.

On the city wall, the atmosphere was so heavy it seemed to drip water. The soldiers gripped their weapons tightly, their eyes warily fixed on the three figures that had suddenly appeared.

Despite the powerful aura emanating from their opponents, which made them acutely aware of the vast disparity in strength and that they might be utterly insignificant in their presence, not even deserving to be considered opponents, not a single soldier chose to back down.

Here and now, soldiers from the three great empires are united as one, forgetting the boundaries between nations and the conflicts of the past.

Because they share a common belief—to protect humanity's common home.

On this land, the barriers of national borders no longer exist. Everyone standing here at this moment is a comrade-in-arms who fought side by side and depended on each other for life and death, and even more so, a brother who is as close as brothers.

As Kuang Zheng gazed at the slightly immature yet fearless faces before him, a surge of emotions welled up within him.

He knew that these young soldiers might not be strong enough yet, but they had never forgotten the sacred mission they bore.

For this mission, they are willing to give everything, even their precious lives.

Kuang Zheng tried hard to suppress the urge to go up and chat with acquaintances, fearing that his actions might disturb the morale of the troops or cause unnecessary trouble for these brave soldiers.

He didn't even dare to look at those lovely yet determined faces again, afraid that he would be moved to tears.

"Goodbye! My dear brothers!" Kuang Zheng shouted silently in his heart, his voice echoing like thunder in his chest.

Goodbye, brave and fearless soldiers! May you all be safe and sound!

Then, he took a deep breath, resolutely turned around and left, leaving behind that deep concern and blessing, and embarked on an unknown journey.

There is no such thing as a peaceful and carefree life! People are able to enjoy life and immerse themselves in happiness because there is a group of people who consistently and silently bear heavy burdens and move forward with difficulty.

To ensure that countless families can have warm lights, and to safeguard this hard-won peace and harmony, they are even willing to sacrifice their precious lives, like burning torches illuminating and protecting this land.

Finally, without hesitation, the three strode resolutely into the vast, boundless, and perilous wilderness, never looking back. Only when their figures completely blended into the boundless plains and could no longer be seen did the high-tension alert on the city wall finally dissipate.

Immediately afterwards, a chorus of voices rose and fell from the city wall.

"Were those the three people who just walked past and entered the wilderness Instructor Kuang, Instructor Wu, and Instructor Ying?" a soldier asked, his face full of doubt.

Another soldier nearby quickly nodded in agreement, "That's right, they are indeed our instructors!"

"Why would they suddenly go to the wilderness? It's a place fraught with danger! Back then, our instructors repeatedly warned us sternly that we must never go near that place!" someone else couldn't help but interject.

"Yes! Who would have thought that we would see the instructors themselves stepping into that forbidden area today? I wonder what they were doing there; it was so dangerous!" The murmurs in the crowd grew louder and louder.

"That's right! If it weren't for the orders from above to implement the highest level of vigilance against any creature that comes out of the wilderness, and to strictly prohibit any form of communication with them, even if my closest parents were there, I would still have to follow the rules. Otherwise, just now, I would have definitely shouted for the instructor to ask what happened." A veteran said with lingering fear.

"That's right! It's been so many years since we've seen the instructors. Seeing them again now makes us miss them so much!" Everyone agreed, their eyes still fixed on the vast, deserted plain, their hearts filled with worry and concern.

"Time flies, almost 5 years have passed in the blink of an eye! But why do we only see one of the instructors today? You know, we heard there were seven instructors in total! It's really strange! Could it be that the other instructors have disappeared?" someone couldn't help but speculate.

Do you think the instructors went to that mysterious, unpredictable, and dangerous wilderness to find other instructors?

The idea was immediately met with rebuttals: "What a joke! Is that wilderness a place anyone can just tread? Back in the day, even our most skilled Instructor Wu personally asserted that anyone who stepped into the wilderness would be stepping into the gates of hell, certain to die! Even if he went there himself, the odds would be against him. How could the other instructors dare to risk their lives in such a dangerous place?"

Upon hearing this, everyone nodded in agreement.

Yes, it's hard to imagine other instructors risking their lives to venture deep into the wilderness.

However, this matter does have a strange quality that leaves people puzzled.

Just then, a shocking piece of news suddenly arrived: "I'll tell you a huge secret, Instructor Ying is actually the eldest princess of our Great Qin Empire!"

Upon hearing this, everyone present gasped, their faces filled with disbelief.

"What? This... how is this possible?" someone stammered.

After all, in people's traditional view, a princess of a country should live a secluded life in the palace, enjoying wealth and luxury. Why would she go out and show her face in public? Let alone become an instructor.

Another person chimed in, "That's right! What kind of princess would run out here to suffer instead of enjoying a life of luxury in the palace? That's just nonsense!"

Faced with everyone's doubts and disbelief, the person who broke the news curled his lip in disdain and explained, "Hmph! What do you guys know? Our princess is no ordinary woman. She has been granted permission by His Majesty to freely enter and leave the palace since childhood. Moreover, it is said that Her Highness is already engaged, and her fiancé is none other than Instructor Kuang Zheng!"

"My God! Is this really true?"

Everyone was stunned and speechless for a moment, unsure of how to react.

"Of course, would I lie to you? We're brothers!" The speaker looked at his companions with a sincere expression, his eyes shining with determination.

"We believe, we believe, we all believe! Tell us quickly, tell all the brothers!" one of them urged impatiently.

"Yes, yes, yes! Hurry up and tell us, we're all waiting!" The others chimed in, their faces full of curiosity and anticipation.

"Alright, then I'll tell you all about it. But let me make this clear beforehand, I don't usually tell this to just anyone, I'm only doing this because we're brothers..." This guy deliberately kept everyone in suspense, making everyone even more eager to know what was going on.

Immediately, everyone started chattering, offering a plethora of guesses and speculations. Some said it must be some earth-shattering secret, while others thought it might be clues to the discovery of treasure. However, as the discussion deepened, the topic gradually veered off course, but everyone's enthusiasm remained undiminished.

However, all of this was no longer relevant to Kuang Zheng and his companions, for countless towering trees had appeared before them. They had reached the outskirts of the wilderness...