216 Supernova (1/2)

Not a single person in the entire Federation knew about the middle-aged black-robed man's rebirth, not to mention Wang Baole, who was on a cruiser that was landing in a military camp.

The cruiser landed outside the Federation capital. Beneath the misty fog, which seemed like something out of a fairy kingdom, was a lush green land. The water that flowed through the land was sweet and infused heavily with Spirit Qi.

Within the fogged lands were many military camps of varying sizes going about their own businesses. They had few interactions with one another and seemed to function and exist in isolation.

The military camp that the seedlings of the Federation were headed for was called The Nineteenth Camp!

The Nineteenth Camp sat approximately a hundred miles away from the Federation capital. It was built on a less elevated ridge between the mountains, and a small river flowed through the land. On both sides of the river, the lands had been cleared and hundreds of barracks erected. The camp also had the most technologically advanced equipment in the entire Federation, as well as what could be seen as an extremely comprehensive and well-equipped cultivation ground.

There were already many people from the military waiting for them when Wang Baole and company's cruiser landed. Compared to the eagerness of the hundred seedlings, and their excitement which hadn't yet died down, those from the military looked stern-faced and stoic.

There was no attempt at niceties after the initial meeting. The military men abandoned the group at a special campsite on the northwest corner of the military camp. The site area was considerable and its facilities comprehensive. However, there were no single-bed rooms. They didn't have permission to leave the special camp area without approval, and all of them were divided according to their sex into two large barracks.

Having become the Federation's hundred seedlings, they were proud but also shrewd people. They might not be able to hide their feelings from sight completely, but they kept their thoughts to themselves and chose to accept the military's arrangements.

Before departing, one of the people from the military swept his eyes in a glance across the group and spoke coolly.

”In the coming week, there will be someone who will teach you the mystic technique, Supernova. In principle, you're forbidden from sharing the technique with an outsider. However, it's impossible for the Federation to stop such things from happening. But… should we discover you doing that, no matter who you are, no matter where you come from, you will face execution!”

Wang Baole narrowed his eyes at the words coming from the military and seared it into memory. Many of the hundred seedlings around him though, seemed not to be bothered by what was said.

”Next, return and rest up. You're not allowed to leave this site. Tomorrow morning, after you've received our notification, you are to assemble here within thirty seconds!” The man from the military did not bother with what the Federation seedlings were thinking and turned to leave after finishing what he had said.

Before he left, his eyes seemed to land on Wang Baole unknowingly.

He looking at me? Wang Baole blinked. He felt that he had a certain relationship with the military. While curious, he followed the other male seedlings into their barracks.

The barracks were relatively spacious, and there were more than a hundred beds inside. While sparsely furnished, it was extremely neat. It was painted in blue and white. When standing in the barracks, one could experience the sensation of being comforted and soothed, as well as a sense of discipline and obedience surfacing in their mind.

Everyone soon chose their own beds and began getting to know one another. It was clear that they had become familiar with one another during the selection round. The sound of laughter and conversation grew louder. Soon everyone left their bedside and went over to where others were, greeting and sharing interesting stories.

Only Wang Baole and Kong Dao, the pair who had confirmed placements, seemed to fall to the margins. The rest seemed to unknowingly ostracize and ignore them.

Kong Dao seemed used to such a mode of interaction with others. He was naturally solitary and unaffected by other people's opinions of him and sat down and crossed his legs, cold and arrogant.

As for Wang Baole, he was naturally friendly. After locating Zhuo Yifan, he started chatting with the rest as well. However, his eyes soon narrowed as he realized while the people seemed civil and polite, they also seemed to be vaguely scornful.

Just as he was considering seriously about whether he should verify his social status within the barracks with the group of people in a friendly, cordial manner, a voice sounded from outside the barracks.

”Baole, are you inside?”

The voice rang out. Seven to eight people walked in from the entrance of the barracks. They were all soldiers from the military camp, and looks of joy appeared on their faces when they spotted Wang Baole.

”It's you guys!” Wang Baole's thoughts were brought to an immediate halt. He had looked over and recognized them; they were all soldiers from the stronghold. He rushed over to greet, surprised and happy, gathering them all into a big hug.

Amidst the laughter and the stares of the surrounding hundred seedlings, the soldiers dragged Wang Baole out of the barracks and the campsite, doing away with the restrictions on leaving the special zone and going to their own barracks.

The rule that prevented one from leaving obviously didn't apply where Wang Baole was concerned. He had received the green light, and even the soldiers guarding the area only threw them a glance. They seemed to have received some notice. Instead of stopping the group, they smiled kindly.