Lu Lin smiled. He didn’t know what kind of opportunities Yang Jun had obtained. After checking the time, Lu Lin said, "Principal Yang, it’s already late now, so I’ll head back first." He had completed the tempering of his lower limb bones, resulting in a dramatic increase in strength. He was eager to go back and test his strength level immediately. "When we left earlier, we agreed to go back and teach the students how to cultivate. Let me call Teacher Lei and ask; if they have left, then we won’t go back." Yang Jun remained calm, seemingly unaffected by the Spiritual Seed. He calmly opened his Personal Terminal, dialed Lei Ming’s phone number, and learned that they were still at the Performance Martial Arena, so Yang Jun led Lu Lin to rush there. Everyone kept on cultivating until midnight, having to end today’s teaching session. Lu Lin, during the learning process, gradually became accustomed to his surge in strength. The first layer of the Golden Body Sutra grants a person the strength of 3000 jin. The second layer doubles the strength to 6000 jin. After that, according to the Golden Body Sutra, one needs to accumulate cultivation over time, elevating their strength to the limit before proceeding to the third layer. At the second layer, Martial Artists cultivating the Golden Body Sutra start with 6000 jin of strength, but the limit is 15000 jin. Yet in the afternoon, Lu Lin, due to his overwhelming Star Power, began cultivating the third layer before reaching his own limit. At this point, his strength directly reached the threshold of the third layer, 15000 jin. Such immense strength meant that during sparring with his fellow students, he couldn’t quite control it. Consequently, people ended up flying backward with broken bones and tendons. It was because of Lu Lin that both Hang Jianshe and Cong Xiaolong ended up with fractured wrists and shins. Everyone had to stop cultivating. Yang Jun and Lei Ming both advised him to familiarize himself with his strength and took the two injured to the medical room. During this period, Ma Xingkong had been leading a training team at the Exotic Battlefield and hadn’t returned. Lu Lin also enjoyed such peace. Every day was about attending classes and cultivating. This calm, rich, and fulfilling university life continued for over ten days when Lu Lin suddenly received a call from Long Qianli. "Lu Lin, Team Nineteen assemble, prepare for the mission." "The mission data will be sent to you shortly. This time, you need to go to the Exotic Battlefield to capture a criminal." "Quickly memorize the specific situation and information, as Personal Terminals cannot be used in the Exotic Battlefield." Lu Lin nodded, feeling very excited inside. Originally, he thought he would have to wait until sophomore year to enter the Exotic Battlefield. Unexpectedly, a task from the Star Investigation Office arrived. After asking for leave from Lei Ming, Lu Lin hurriedly gathered the members of Team Nineteen. "Everyone, prepare and bring the necessary items; there’s a mission coming." Fang Gang’s eyes lit up. Having joined the Star Investigation Office for one or two years, he had always been in training, never truly participating in a task. Unexpectedly, less than half a month after joining Lu Lin’s team, a mission came up. Chen Xiran looked flustered. She seemed to recall her experiences at the Exotic Battlefield not long ago and felt a bit scared. During this time, she was happy staying within the team, and she was aware of her personality and abilities. Not participating in tasks was fine, but she feared dragging everyone down if she performed poorly during a mission. That would make her feel terribly uncomfortable. Bai Buyi smiled slightly. Although he was part of the Star Investigation Office, he had never participated in any mission. Executing a task now could also be a good experience. "Yes, this time we’re going to the Exotic Battlefield for a mission. Everyone bring the necessary items; if there are large items, you can hand them over to me." Lu Lin said, noting that this task was not urgent. Coupled with the fact that it was his first time leading a team into the Exotic Battlefield, he had to consider various problems. Over the past half-month, he had also gained basic knowledge about the Exotic Battlefield. This included some surrounding Alien Races, exotic beasts, and some geographical conditions around Human Cities. However, merely understanding wasn’t enough. Only after visiting the Exotic Battlefield in person would there be a more direct impression. The team members also knew that Lu Lin had a Storage Ring with considerable space. Soon, Lu Lin’s Storage Ring was filled to capacity. Fang Gang brought his entire experiment equipment set and elixir configuration machinery. Bai Buyi brought his surgical tools. Chen Xiran prepared tents, cooking pots, seasonings, and other items. Oddly, she only brought a small portion of items for herself. All four carried backpacks equipped by the Star Coordinator, containing compressed biscuits, water filtration devices, Star Crystal storage units, three bottles of Primary Star Energy Recovery Elixir, bandages, healing medicine, high-powered flashlights, and Conch Sound Transmitters. Since Personal Terminals cannot be used in the Exotic Battlefield, the Conch Sound Transmitter was necessary. With four Conch Sound Transmitters, one for each person, they could communicate one-on-one or one-to-many. It was an essential communication tool in the Exotic Battlefield. Prepared with their belongings, everyone equipped their weapons and armor, and got into Lu Lin’s car to head to the location of the Star Power Portal. After spending such a long time in Chongnuo City, Lu Lin naturally knew the location of the Star Power Portal. Chongnuo City is 15 kilometers west. There stands a ten-meter-high portal, emitting a silver radiance, formed entirely by Star Power and a twisted magnetic field. Parking the car, Lu Lin led everyone towards the vicinity of the guarding troops near the Star Power Portal. On the entire Alien planet, there are seventy-two Star Power Portals. These portals are two-way, allowing entry into the Exotic Battlefield from the portal and travel from the Exotic Battlefield to the Alien planet. To prevent exotic beasts and alien races from entering to wreak havoc in the Federation, a team is stationed near each Stargate to guard it. Such people are called "Gatekeepers" by Federal Citizens. Gatekeepers are not all soldiers; there are also some externally hired martial artists from society. These martial artists mostly detest the fighting and killing in the Exotic Battlefield and choose to live peacefully here, contributing to the Federation. However, for the soldiers guarding here, the work of a Gatekeeper lasts at least thirty years. During these thirty years, they will not communicate with the outside world, will not reveal where they are stationed, and will not disclose any information about the Stargates, living an isolated life. Near the Stargate in Chongnuo City, more than a hundred thousand people are guarding here. Upon seeing Lu Lin and his group coming, the soldiers on duty at the camp ask them to show their credentials. The Federation stipulates that martial artists must be above the Third Level to freely enter and exit the Exotic Battlefield. Lu Lin and others have all surpassed the Third Level, naturally entering without any hindrance. Led by a guide, Lu Lin and the four of them arrive at the waiting camp to enter the Exotic Battlefield. A sergeant is explaining some basic knowledge about entering the Exotic Battlefield to people. Among the listeners are quite a few veteran martial artists who frequently travel between the two places; naturally, they can choose whether to listen or not. However, the students who came to practice with the teacher are listening with serious expressions. Lu Lin listens for a while and realizes the content is similar to what’s taught in the textbooks, even lacking some details. Overall, the key message is not to trust any alien race person, even if they look similar to humans, no matter how harmless or pitiful they may seem. The sergeant speaks while displaying some pictures, which show martial artists who were killed after approaching and helping alien races for various reasons. The release of these images instantly makes the atmosphere tense. Chen Xiran, especially nervous, grabs Lu Lin’s wrist tightly. Lu Lin can feel her whole body trembling slightly. Yet Lu Lin doesn’t say anything. This psychological state must be overcome by oneself; no matter how much others say, it’s of no use. In short, Lu Lin has reviewed this mission, and it doesn’t seem very difficult. Even if Chen Xiran encounters some issues midway, it is of little importance. As long as she doesn’t suddenly attack Lu Lin and his companions, everything will be fine. "Ladies and gentlemen, you are elite martial artists of our Federation, and attaining above Third Level is indeed difficult." "Here, I hope you can freely kill in the Exotic Battlefield, reap abundant rewards, and return safely." After finishing the speech, the sergeant bows to everyone cordially. For the old-timers who have entered and exited the Exotic Battlefield countless times, the earlier content is useless; only the final blessing resonates deeply. The Federation encourages martial artists to extensively slay exotic beasts and alien races. Once you kill an alien race or exotic beast, you can take their right ear to any place in the Federation’s Eight Major Cities, and one ear can be exchanged for ten star coins. No matter the level or attributes, one ear equals ten star coins. Of course, if it’s exotic beasts and alien races above the Seventh Level, their deaths won’t go unnoticed. Such achievements need not be concealed, nor should there be concerns about claims from others. In short, the battle between humans and alien races and exotic beasts is a war between species. Humans must try to damage the vital forces of alien races and exotic beasts to gain greater living space. Not only ordinary people, but even some master martial artists regularly challenge in alien territory to proclaim human martial might. Strong individuals, geniuses, are not greenhouse flowers; they should contribute more to the Human Federation. Reaping abundant rewards requires no additional explanation. In the Exotic Battlefield, treasures are almost everywhere; if you’re willing, earning several million in one practice session is quite normal. Occasionally, with good luck, you can earn up to ten million. Returning safely is naturally the greatest blessing for martial artists. No matter how much money, how good the treasures are, without life, everything is vain. At this time, beside Lu Lin, Chen Xiran has calmed down a bit. "How are you Xiran, are you okay?" Since losing to Lu Lin in the arena, Chen Xiran has been both anticipating and fearing this moment. She wants to overcome herself. At this point in the camp, most of the seasoned martial artists have already left, leaving only Lu Lin and a few teams clearly led by teachers. Everyone responds, following Lu Lin into the Star Power Portal. Lu Lin turns back, saluting the soldiers responsible for guarding the portal. Meanwhile, in the dormitory of Iron Blood College, a message is received on Zheng Yulong’s personal terminal. "A little deer comes out of the woods, returns home, unaware of its food." A slight smile appears on Zheng Yulong’s face. After waiting so long, Lu Lin finally changed his routine. Although it’s unclear why he has suddenly run into the Exotic Battlefield, Zheng Yulong sees it as an opportunity. The Black Shark Society has always viewed Lu Lin as an obstacle, but due to Lu Lin’s caution, they’ve never had the chance. This time, Lu Lin himself has ventured into the Exotic Battlefield, indeed a heaven-sent opportunity. "Inform the family, prepare to feed the deer, no need for the principal to know." "Remember carefully."