CH 114

Chapter 114: Going Together

After discussing and deciding on the time to enter the secret realm, the four members of the 619 dormitory submitted their application the next day. As a courtesy, they informed the other six team members and asked for their opinions.

After all, they were all part of the same team and had advanced and retreated together in the forest for a month, establishing a strong bond of friendship.

Since they were preparing to enter the secret realm, it was necessary to notify the others. Whether they chose to join them or not was their personal choice.

To Xu Kaiyang's surprise, all six of the other members expressed their desire to enter the secret realm with them at this time.

Thus, the original group of four preparing to enter the secret realm became a team of ten.

As the 619 team ranked first in the freshmen's expedition, the process of applying to enter the secret realm went smoothly, and they received the key to enter the realm almost on the same day.

"Everyone, go back and prepare well for a day. We will enter the secret realm early the day after tomorrow," Lin Weiran told everyone.

The opportunity to enter the secret realm was rare, so everyone naturally needed to make sufficient preparations in order to fully utilize the seven days in the realm and acquire more resources.

After returning, Xiao Qingyang informed Long Jingze about his plan to enter the secret realm.

After all, they would be gone for a whole week and almost completely cut off from the outside world. If Long Jingze couldn't contact him during that time, he would certainly worry.

"When will you go in?" Long Jingze asked.

Xiao Qingyang replied truthfully, "The day after tomorrow, in the morning."

"Alright, I got it. Take care of yourself," Long Jingze didn't ask any unnecessary questions and simply reminded him to stay safe.

After ending the video call with Long Jingze, Xiao Qingyang prepared to continue his cultivation. He wanted to accumulate more spiritual power before entering the secret realm so that he would have a stronger ability to protect himself.

The next morning, the four members of the 619 dormitory arrived early at the entrance of the secret realm, the designated meeting point they had agreed upon.

The gathering time was 9 o'clock in the morning, and there was still fifteen minutes left until then, with two people yet to arrive.

Except for Xiao Qingyang, the others felt a mixture of nervousness and anticipation.

"I wonder what the secret realm is like. I asked the senior students who have been there before these past two days, but they didn't reveal any information at all. They're really stingy," Gao Lingqi couldn't help but complain.

"Anyway, once we enter the secret realm, let's stick together and be cautious. If we encounter any unsolvable danger, we should immediately leave the realm," Lin Weiran earnestly reminded everyone.

Although the opportunity to enter the secret realm was rare, their lives were clearly more important.

"Of course, we should stick together. Even if you try to chase me away, I won't leave," Liu Jialiang jokingly said.

"Why haven't Li Ying and Zheng Kainan arrived yet? It's almost time for the assembly," Gao Lingqi looked at the time on the terminal and expressed his worry.

"They still have five minutes. They should be here soon," Shen Yu said.

Just as Shen Yu finished speaking, a figure appeared not far away, walking towards them. However, due to the backlight, it was difficult to see the person's face clearly.

"Who's coming? Is it Li Ying or Zheng Kainan?" Liu Jialiang curiously asked.

All eyes fell on the approaching person. As the person got closer, their appearance became clearer.

When everyone saw the person's face clearly, except for Xiao Qingyang, they all had their mouths wide open, displaying expressions of astonishment.

"Your, Your Highness!" Gao Lingqi and the others quickly realized and respectfully called out.

"This is a school setting, no need for formalities," Long Jingze said with a slight smile.

Except for Lin Weiran, Xu Kaiyang, and Gu Xiaotian, the others were experiencing such a close encounter with Long Jingze for the first time, and they were filled with excitement and couldn't contain themselves.

Long Jingze was a legend of the Royal Military Academy. In addition to his status, his strength was a topic of admiration and discussion among everyone. Especially for students in the mecha and supernatural powers disciplines, they worshiped him as if he were a god.

Every student in the mecha and supernatural ability disciplines hoped to receive guidance from Long Jingze.

However, he was incredibly mysterious and often absent from the school, making it difficult for anyone to meet him.

Although there had been rumors recently that Long Jingze had returned to the school, he was either in the dormitory or in their exclusive training ground every day. It was challenging to even catch a glimpse of his training. But unexpectedly, they now saw him here, so close, and he even smiled at them. This was simply... simply an incredible stroke of luck.

Gao Lingqi and the others couldn't control their excitement, looking like silly fans who had just seen their idol.

"How did you come here, Aze?" Xiao Qingyang blinked curiously and asked.

This place is the entrance to the secret realm, located in a remote area of the school where few people usually come.

Long Jingze lifted his chin slightly and pointed to the secret realm behind him. He said, "When I heard you were going into the secret realm, I suddenly remembered that I also had a chance to enter. So, I came to find you."

As the top student of the Royal Military Academy, Long Jingze naturally had the opportunity to enter the secret realm as well.

However, he had never taken it seriously before and would often forget about it. It was only when Xiao Qingyang mentioned entering the secret realm that he remembered he still had a chance. Joining him on this trip would also allow him to protect Xiao Qingyang.

Last time, he couldn't accompany Xiao Qingyang during the freshmen's expedition because he wasn't a freshman. But this time, he wouldn't let Xiao Qingyang face any danger alone.

"Senior Long, are you also going into the secret realm?" Gao Lingqi and the others finally snapped out of their excitement and heard the news that Long Jingze would also enter the secret realm. They were pleasantly surprised and confirmed it once again.

"Yes," Long Jingze nodded and continued, "Do you mind if I join your team?"

"Of course not, welcome, welcome!" Gao Lingqi and the others quickly responded.

How could they possibly mind? They were thrilled to have Long Jingze join their team. He was their idol, their Mr. Perfect. And with Mr. Perfect by their side, the safety factor of their secret realm journey would undoubtedly be extremely high.

"Aze, you're going to enter the secret realm with us too? That's great!" Xiao Qingyang was delighted to hear that Long Jingze would also enter the secret realm and join them.

At that moment, Li Ying and Zheng Kainan, who had arrived at the assembly point just in time, ran all the way there. The two of them were panting for breath, bent over and trying to catch their breath. They didn't get a clear look at who was in their team.

"Sorry... I'm... late," Zheng Kainan apologized to everyone while gasping for air.

Although he arrived within the specified time, he was still a bit late, making everyone wait for him, which made him feel somewhat embarrassed.

"It's alright, it's only just reached nine o'clock," Gao Lingqi said with a smile.

"Senior, shall we prepare to go in now?" Xu Kaiyang asked everyone, looking at Long Jingze. After all, in terms of seniority and strength, he was the highest. Therefore, it was natural for him to take on the role of team leader this time.

Long Jingze was accustomed to being the team leader. He nodded at everyone and took out the key to the secret realm. With one hand, he held Xiao Qingyang's hand and said carefully, "Once we enter the secret realm, don't wander off alone. Stay by my side, okay?"

"Yeah, I understand," Xiao Qingyang vigorously nodded, indicating that he understood.

"Alright, let's go," Long Jingze said to everyone. He was the first to activate his and Xiao Qingyang's keys to the secret realm, and the two figures disappeared from the sight of the others.

"Huh? Did I just hear a strange voice?" Li Ying, who had been adjusting his breath while bent over, suddenly raised his head after his breathing finally became smooth.

Li Ying looked around and confirmed that there were still nine teammates left in the original spot. That meant only one person should have entered just now. However, the voice he heard just now clearly wasn't Xiao Qingyang's.

What was going on?

Unfortunately, no one had the time to explain to Li Ying now. Seeing that Long Jingze and Xiao Qingyang had already entered, everyone quickly followed suit and entered the secret realm.

One advantage of this small secret realm was that once everyone entered, they would appear in the same location instead of being scattered randomly. This way, those who entered the secret realm together could act together, reducing the risks for the freshmen.

By the time Xu Kaiyang and the others entered, Long Jingze and Xiao Qingyang were already waiting for them in the original spot.

Only then did Li Ying and Zheng Kainan notice that there was indeed an extra person in their team. The strange voice Li Ying heard wasn't just his imagination. Moreover, this person seemed very familiar.

"Your, Your, Your Highness..." Li Ying's nervous voice became stuttered, just like Gao Lingqi and the others when they first saw Long Jingze.

"This is our Senior Long," Gao Lingqi patted Li Ying and proudly introduced.

Li Ying: ...

So, what did he miss earlier? Why did their prince appear in their team? Was the prince planning to go with them?

Li Ying's emotions were stirred up, but when he saw Long Jingze holding Xiao Qingyang's hand, he became a little dazed.

"Alright, now is not the time to daydream. We're already in the secret realm. Be cautious in everything," Lin Weiran said to Li Ying and everyone else.

Li Ying had no choice but to temporarily bury his doubts and astonishment deep inside and ask Xu Kaiyang about it later when they were outside.

Thus, led by Long Jingze, the group began their seven-day journey in the secret realm.

Initially, everyone had some concerns about this journey, but the presence of Long Jingze was like a calming pill for everyone. Their previous worries had long disappeared without a trace.