Royal Sacred Ground, Silver Moon Lake. As night fell, moonlight gently spilled onto the lake, adorning it with a silver veil. The lake surface shimmered with fragmented silver light, as if countless stars had fallen into it, radiating brilliance.Mist, like a light gauze, swirled over the lake. In the haze, occasionally a fish, glowing with a faint blue light, would leap out of the water, creating ripples. That light intertwined with the moonlight, dreamlike and ethereal.Beside Silver Moon Lake stood magnificent treehouse structures. These treehouses were built upon tall, thick ancient trees, whose trunks were so wide that dozens of people could barely encircle them. The treehouses were stacked in layers, well-arranged, as if they had grown naturally from the tree trunks.Their main bodies were constructed from warm-toned, silver-white wood, which, under the moonlight, emitted a soft glow, echoing the silver light of Silver Moon Lake.“Your Royal Highness, over 2,600 warriors from various races have arrived, in addition to over 400 newly joined human Spiritual Energy Users.”The Elven guard knelt before the Elf Princess, his tone respectful.“Good, I understand.”The Elf Princess nodded calmly. Her beauty was like the moonlight condensed from Silver Moon Lake, clear and dazzling. Her eyes were like two emeralds set in a pale jade face, flowing with a deep, ethereal light. When her gaze swept over, it seemed to penetrate the secrets of one’s heart, carrying an undeniable insight and majesty.Below her high nose bridge, her lips were like roses touched by morning dew, vibrant in color yet cold and noble. When slightly pursed, they exuded a sense of detachment that kept people at a distance. She wore a crown crafted from moon laurel branches and rare jewels, with a massive moonstone embedded at its apex, radiating a sacred and dazzling light under the sun, silently proclaiming her noble status.“Where is Serandir?”The Elf Princess’s voice was cool and clear, carrying an invisible aura of a superior.“The Prince…”The Elven guard stammered, “He’s gone.”Hearing this, the Elf Princess’s delicate brows furrowed slightly. Serandir carried the Elven Race’s heirloom, so his safety was not a concern, but…“Serandir, are you still unwilling to shoulder your responsibilities?”The Elf Princess murmured, a hint of sadness and disappointment flashing in her eyes.“Your Royal Highness, should I go find the Prince?” the guard asked tentatively.“No need.”The Elf Princess slowly said, “When Serandir thinks it through, he will return on his own.”“Yes!”Moonlight streamed through the window, spilling into the room.Inside the small hut, a figure sat cross-legged on the bed, breathing evenly, Spiritual Energy factors continuously surging into his body.Beside him, a boy of sixteen or seventeen had been staring at him, his eyes filled with curiosity.Whoosh~His cultivation finished, Qin Tian exhaled and turned to look at Alan, saying,“Kid, I know I’m handsome, but you don’t have to stare at me all night, do you? What, am I so handsome that I’ve enchanted you?”“Pfft, who’s enchanted by you?”Alan said dismissively, “You, handsome? Any guard in my family is much more handsome than you.”“Heh heh, you’re quite the storyteller, kid.”Qin Tian sneered, “Guards are more handsome than me? Then why are you so plain-looking?”“I’m plain? I’m much more handsome than you, okay!”Alan said, stiffening his neck.“Heh, you’re not just a dumb kid, you’re a bit blind too.”“You’re the one who’s blind!!!”Alan was so angry he jumped onto Qin Tian’s bed, ready to challenge him, but Qin Tian just hooked his leg, making Alan fall flat on his face. His large hand pressed on Alan’s back like a mighty mountain, and no matter how Alan struggled, he remained unmoving.“Let go of me, let go of me! If you’re so brave, let’s go out and fight one-on-one!” Alan yelled while struggling.“You, fight me one-on-one?”Qin Tian tapped Alan on the head and sneered,“Kid, you want to challenge me? Grow some hair first.”“Ahhh, I’ll fight you to the death!”Alan’s face flushed with anger, and he used both hands and feet to try and get up, but he couldn’t break free from Qin Tian’s grasp.After struggling fruitlessly for a while, Alan was completely exhausted. He lay on the bed like a salted fish, weakly threatening:“Let go of me! Don’t forget we’re in the same room. You’ll eventually close your eyes. Be careful, I’ll draw a turtle on your face.”Qin Tian said indifferently, “If you dare to do that, I’ll dare to stuff a stinky sock in your mouth.”Hearing this, Alan’s body stiffened, and a nightmarish image involuntarily flashed in his mind.“Ugh, I was wrong, I surrender.” Alan raised his hands in surrender.“That’s more like it.”Qin Tian let go, gave Alan a kick on the butt, and said, “Go back to your bed, sleep, and don’t bother me.”Alan stood up, rubbed his butt, and obediently lay on his bed.Watching Qin Tian close his eyes, preparing to fall asleep, Alan silently made a series of funny faces at him.Swish~Qin Tian’s eyes suddenly ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ opened. Alan’s face stiffened, he pursed his lips, and turned his back, no longer making mischief.This kid!Qin Tian pouted, closed his eyes, and drifted off to sleep.Early the next morning, the 18th Squad officially assembled. After breakfast, everyone, led by their two captains, rushed to the front line to relieve the previous squad.Along the way, Qin Tian and Alan were certainly the center of attention.There was no helping it; they were both too young. One looked like a freshly graduated college student, the other like he hadn’t even finished high school.Two young people assigned to the same group likely faced grim prospects. Whether they could survive even a day was a question.“Qin Tian, have you noticed that the people around us are looking at us strangely?”Alan whispered, “It’s like they feel a bit sorry for us.”“Not bad, it seems your eyes aren’t completely blind, except for being unable to tell who’s handsome.”Qin Tian glanced at Alan and said, “They probably think you’re weak and look down on you a bit.”“Hmph, they’re the weak ones! I’m—”Alan paused, gripped the long sword at his waist, and proudly raised his head, saying, “—a very formidable swordsman.”Qin Tian’s gaze fell on Alan’s sword. The blade was slender, a silver gem was embedded in the hilt, and spiritual patterns adorned the surface of the scabbard. It was clearly no ordinary item.“Qin Tian, what are you good at?” Alan asked.Qin Tian pointed to the black box strapped to his back and said, “I’m a sniper.”“A sniper? What’s that?”Alan asked with a puzzled expression.Qin Tian raised an eyebrow slightly, stared into Alan’s eyes for two seconds, and said,“A sniper is a long-range marksman, specializing in hiding in dark corners and using weapons to remotely kill enemies.”“Ah, isn’t that just like an Elven archer~”Alan suddenly understood and laughed, “That’s perfect then! You’re a marksman, I’m a swordsman. We have close-range and long-range, quite a good match.”“I hope so,”Qin Tian shrugged.

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