In reality.
Six ten in the evening.
A notification appeared on all new recruits' wristbands, detailing the location of the fourth training session.
"New Recruit Teaching Building, Block A, Room 401."
Shen Ping walked towards the cafeteria while looking at his wristband. This was the training location for the Fourth Squad.
The first three training sessions were just running, but this fourth training session began to introduce some theoretical aspects of the battlefield.
He was quite curious about this.
How strong are the Vicious Beasts in this world? Are they like the monsters in the Devouring World?
After finishing his meal, he went directly to Room 401 in Building A.
The classroom was spacious, capable of accommodating over two hundred people.
At this time, many new recruits from the Fourth Squad were already seated, chatting with each other.
Shen Ping found a random seat and sat down.
"From Apprentice Level Nine to Planetary Level, the leap is truly too difficult. I was already at Apprentice Level Nine before entering the New Recruit Camp, but I still haven't made a Breakthrough!"
"It is indeed difficult, after all, it's a major threshold. It's said that the Universe has many treasures that can assist in Breakthroughs!"
"I know about that, but those treasures are too expensive. Even the cheapest ones would require me to strive for at least several hundred years to afford!"
"…"
Listening to the discussions around him.
Shen Ping gently shook his head. The leap from God of War to Planetary Level was indeed a major threshold. Completing this step would completely transform the essence of one's life gene, and one's lifespan would sharply increase!
However, this involved spirit and will, and even if one understood it, a fortuitous opportunity was still needed.
At seven o'clock sharp.
All the new recruits from the Fourth Squad had arrived.
Soon, an old professor wearing glasses appeared at the classroom door.
He slowly walked to the podium, placed the laptop he was carrying on the table, looked up at the two hundred new recruits, and lightly coughed, "First, let me introduce myself. My surname is Wang, I won't state my full name. You can call me Professor Wang. I will be in charge of your future training."
After speaking, Professor Wang connected his computer to the classroom's multimedia equipment.
With a click of the mouse, a ferocious Vicious Beast appeared on the large projector screen, and a hubbub immediately arose in the classroom.
Many students, including Shen Ping, were seeing a Vicious Beast for the first time.
Though called a Vicious Beast, it actually resembled a Beastman more, with horns on its head.
At this moment, Professor Wang's voice rang out, "Silence."
Immediately, the classroom quieted down.
Professor Wang spoke again, "Tonight's training content is mainly about understanding the various Vicious Beasts on the battlefield."
"Before we delve into that, let's briefly discuss our world. According to current exploration, our world, like the world within the High Tower, is incredibly vast, yet it also has distinct differences."
"In outer space, within the stellar system, there are numerous irregular spatial rifts, and those Vicious Beasts emerge from these spatial rifts…"
Shen Ping listened attentively.
As he listened, his expression grew increasingly solemn.
This world was even more mysterious and dangerous than he had imagined.
The Vicious Beasts from spatial rifts were just one aspect; other spatial rifts were equally fraught with danger, though for now, the dangers within them could not break out.
For instance, the High Tower Devouring World also originated from a spatial rift, but this particular spatial rift was incredibly stable, which is why the High Tower was later built, linking it to the real world, allowing everyone to descend into it.
It was precisely because of the Devouring World that humanity in reality gained the strength to resist the Vicious Beasts, gradually driving them into outer space.
"Vicious Beasts can also be referred to as the Beastman Civilization…"
An hour passed.
The training ended, but all the new recruits felt incredibly heavy-hearted.
Although today only covered the types of Beastman Civilization, Professor Wang's words, hinting at the intensity of the Starry Sky Battlefield, put pressure on the new recruits.
The Beastman Civilization was very strong; they were currently limited by spatial rifts, preventing them from sending more powerful individuals in. Otherwise, if they casually sent over a Territory Lord Rank expert, they could sweep across this world.
On his way back to the dormitory building, Shen Ping's mind was filled with thoughts. Today's training content had indeed made him feel a weighty pressure.
Facing the powerful Beastman Civilization, this world could only barely struggle.
Returning to his cramped room, Shen Ping suppressed his thoughts. Now, he finally understood why various countries mandated that all individuals aged 18 and above enter the High Tower—it was to carve out a sliver of hope within the High Tower World!
"This world is unfortunate, yet also fortunate!"
Taking a deep breath, Shen Ping clenched his fists, "With the Golden Finger, it just depends on how far I can go in Devouring!"
…
Within the High Tower World.
Second floor of a Yinhui Community villa.
Audio-visual room.
After finishing his Comprehension Ability for the day, Shen Ping habitually opened the virtual frame.
[Comprehension Points: 608]
[Exchange Attempts: 12]
His Comprehension Points were accumulating, but unfortunately, the virtual frame showed no changes.
This left Shen Ping feeling a little disappointed.
The Golden Fingers in the novels he had read in his previous life were all very powerful, but his Golden Finger could currently only exchange for Epiphany opportunities, which was simply too basic.
"Xiao Ping, your phone!"
Shen Xue called from downstairs.
"Coming!"
Shen Ping quickly went downstairs.
To his surprise, the call was from Su Qi.
"I've been transferred to the first-floor front desk bar, hehe, maybe we'll run into each other on the first floor from now on!"
Su Qi's words were filled with joy. Being a waitress at the first-floor bar would not only increase her salary but also lead to more contact with Martial Artists.
After all, most Martial Artists only occasionally go for entertainment.
"Congratulations, congratulations!" Shen Ping said with a smile.
The two chatted casually for a bit before hanging up.
Three days later.
That is, on August 10th.
After an early breakfast, Shen Ping changed into his combat uniform, slung his battle saber and shield on his back, and walked out of the villa.
Shen Xue stood at the villa entrance, watching.
"Sis, go back. This trip to the Wilderness Area will be a bit longer… Don't worry, your brother's strength is very formidable now!"
Waving his hand, Shen Ping quickly left the community with Chen Ying.
Main city area.
First floor of the HR Alliance Mall lobby.
Bar area.
The Black Ice Squad gathered.
Shen Ping glanced around; Su Qi was not among the bar staff, so it seemed she wasn't on duty today.
Ordering a cup of tea, the five of them sat on the sofa.
The captain, Bai Feng, spoke first, "Since we're going to a big city, why don't we just go and challenge 003 City this time!"
As soon as she said this.
Wang Zhan's eyes widened, "What? 003 City? Captain, isn't this, isn't this taking too big a step!"
Shen Ping was also a bit surprised.
He had thought they would be going to a provincial city this time, like 017 or 029 City, which were considered within the scope of Huazhong Base City. Yet, the captain actually suggested going to 003 City, which was the former SH City, quite far from Huazhong Base City.
Bai Feng raised an eyebrow, "What? Scared? Didn't you always clamor about wanting to go to a big city to make a name for yourself?"
"003 City is one of the top major cities in the Global, with monsters as numerous as cattle, and Warlord-level ones are countless!"
Speaking of this, she looked at Shen Ping, "Xiao Shen is short on money right now, and 003 City is the most suitable place. Although it's dangerous there, the speed of earning money is extremely fast. One trip could easily earn hundreds of millions."
"Many of my friends previously advised me to go and try my luck. Now with Xiao Shen here, I think it's time to go once!"
Li Zi's mouth twitched, "That's 003 City, it's a demon's den!"
Bai Feng shrugged, "Of course I know that. 003 City is huge. Even if we go, we'll start from the periphery. What do you say, Xiao Shen?"