# Chapter 679: Willing to Devote Myself to This Era, Forging Ahead with Diligence
Ye Xinghe finally couldn't hold it in anymore!
"Dean! Can't you give us a chance?"
"Even though we lack experience, we don't want to just sit and watch this time!"
"We also want to contribute to the academy and the country! Please let us go!"
At this moment, the new学员们 began pleading one after another, genuinely not wanting to miss this opportunity!
Having trained at Pioneer Academy for almost a year, it was time to test the results!
Xiao Chuihuo slammed his palm hard on the table!
"Let me ask you one thing: Are you prepared to die in the Abyss?"
At those words, the expressions on the new students' faces stiffened violently!
Xiao Chuihuo glared: "Do you think there are only 287 old students left for no reason?"
"In the past three years, I've remembered the name of every student who died outside!"
"I remember their parents grabbing my collar, desperately asking me why I failed to take good care of their children!"
"After a year of enrollment, everyone has grown, but you're still immature. Are you truly prepared?"
At this moment, the meeting hall fell into a long, dead silence!
The new students fell silent one by one, and the old students also felt their noses sting.
They remembered it too—some had even experienced it firsthand!
The reason Xiao Chuihuo kept suppressing them was that in missions like this, there were always those who didn't come back!
In Xiao Chuihuo's eyes, every student at Pioneer Academy was his own child!
How could he bear it?
Just then, Zhong Yingxue suddenly stood up from her seat, her beautiful eyes filled with determination!
"Dean, I still remember the words our mentor taught us when we first entered the academy!"
"'Pioneers are the ones at the forefront of this era. They are meant to lead the entire age forward! We are trailblazers, but also guides!'"
"And from the moment I stepped into this academy and resolved to become a pioneer, I was already prepared!"
"Zhong Yingxue is willing to devote herself to this era, forging ahead with diligence!"
Jiangnan stared blankly at Zhong Yingxue. He never expected that the gentle and graceful Xuexue could be so firm!
Hearing this gave him goosebumps all over!
Xia Yao, Wu Liang, and the others also stood up one after another, their expressions resolute!
In an instant, every single new student rose to their feet and shouted loudly!
"Willing to devote ourselves to this era, forging ahead with diligence!"
The resounding shouts echoed out of the classroom and reverberated throughout the academy!
Xiao Chuihuo's eyes reddened, and he grinned: "You little bastards! Damn it!"
Yang Jian looked at everyone with great satisfaction. It was precisely because of these young people
that this era was becoming more brilliant and the country more powerful!
Xiao Chuihuo rubbed his eyes: "That said, whether you can go isn't up to us!"
With that, his gaze fell on Jiangnan: "You're the captain. This is your team. You decide!"
At that moment, everyone's eyes turned to Jiangnan!
Jiangnan looked troubled.
As the captain, he had to take responsibility for everyone going to the Abyss with him.
The old students were experienced and strong, but the new students were still green.
If something went wrong in the Abyss, he really couldn't guarantee everyone's safety.
But seeing the eager looks in the students' eyes, and the stubborn expressions on Zhong Yingxue and Wu Liang's faces...
Jiangnan stopped hesitating and grinned!
"Dean, a sword must be sharpened to be keen! A fledgling always protected under the wing will never learn to fly!"
"Let them come with me. I, Jiangnan, will shoulder this responsibility!"
Instantly, the entire meeting room erupted in cheers!
"Daddy, daddy, you're amazing! Yao Yao loves you, woof woof woof!"
"Whoo! South God is awesome! If I were a girl, I'd definitely kiss you twice!"
"Then since I am a girl, can I kiss South God once?"
"Haha! South God! The eternal god!"
Xiao Chuihuo also breathed a sigh of relief. He was waiting for Jiangnan to say that!
He knew in his heart that since Jiangnan chose to take the new students, he must have the confidence to bring them back.
Even if Jiangnan fooled around normally, he wouldn't joke about something like this.
He couldn't help but say: "This time, you little rascal will have to bear a bit more burden..."
Jiangnan smiled brightly: "It's only right!"
Thus, the team composition became 50 new students and 50 old students!
When screening, Jiangnan directly eliminated those ranked after 100.
If they weren't strong enough, would they just be cannon fodder?
Xuexue and the others went without saying—they were naturally included.
Then there was Gao Xingyu—they'd definitely need his explosive packs!
The rest Jiangnan chose were physically strong melee tanks and such.
If they fought in the spirit-binding iron mine, there would be advantages.
There were also some powerful attackers and support types, purification and recovery—tailored to the Abyss's characteristics with a reasonable lineup.
As the "fearsome dragon" of the training room, Jiangnan had fought every student at the same level, so he knew exactly what each one was worth.
In no time, the 100 members heading to the Abyss were selected.
Zhao Dezhu said: "Let's set out this afternoon. We're already a bit late."
"The situation over there changes by the day. Better to get there early."
"Once we reach the Abyss's Nightless City, we'll coordinate with the pioneers there."
Only then did Jiangnan learn that every country had an explorer camp in Nightless City.
And Yang Jian, who had planned ahead, had already sent a small team of pioneers to manage the situation.
They were all graduates of the first Pioneer Academy class, even earlier than Nightingale.
True pioneers—veterans!
Just then, Tao Xinyi asked: "Who's over there?"
Guan Hu smiled: "It should be Ling Feng's team."
Tao Xinyi hesitated for a long time before finally saying: "Let me be the lead mentor. I'm pretty familiar with Ling Feng and the others. It'll be easier to hand things over."
"Otherwise, I won't feel at ease letting the students go to a place like the Abyss."
Xiao Chuihuo nodded and finally agreed.
But he still told Tao Xinyi not to interfere too much, only to act as an observer.
Otherwise, it wouldn't serve the purpose of training.
Once the matter was decided, all the students went to prepare for the trip.
Jiangnan didn't have much to prepare. He teleported straight to Yang Jian's lounge, wearing a sly little smile.
(๐･̫᷄･᷅)
Without saying a word, he just stared straight at Yang Jian.
Yang Jian felt a chill from being stared at.
"You're pretty relaxed, huh. Leading a team to the Abyss to cause trouble, and you're not worried?"
Jiangnan shrugged: "We'll cross that bridge when we get to it!"
"Brother Jian... about the spirit-binding weapons at home..."
Yang Jian's face darkened. He knew Jiangnan wasn't up to any good—he'd come to ask for equipment!
"I don't have many left; most have been used inside. The heavy ones are still needed. I can get you some shells, grenades, bullets, and such."
"If you want, I'll have the Rongcheng Dragon Abyss branch send a few trucks over."
Jiangnan's eyes lit up as he nodded repeatedly. Something was better than nothing!
Brother Jian was reliable—a few trucks at the drop of a hat!
Too bad there were no heavy weapons.
He stepped closer to Yang Jian's ear.
(๐･᷄з･᷅)(｡˘•‸•˘｡)
"Pfft pfft pfft~ hehehe!"
Yang Jian's eyes widened as he coughed repeatedly!
"Bah! No way! Do you think that thing is a firecracker to play with? Isn't an intercontinental missile enough for you to ride?"
"Have you forgotten about the Crimson Queen? If you tear down her house, won't she take your life?"
Jiangnan: "(๑•̀～•́)و Damn it! The Pot Lid Queen!"
Yang Jian sighed: "I know you're worried something might go wrong, that you're uneasy. You want to bring more trump cards."
"I don't want to raise the kids poor either. If you can get your hands on the resource layer core, I'll give you as many spirit-binding weapons as you want."
"Unlimited supply!"
Jiangnan's eyes sparkled: "Really? Promise! But is my core something just anyone can snatch?"
Yang Jian: ???
Your core?
You haven't even been to the Abyss yet, and it's already yours?
He then said: "Don't hold back if you can't handle it. True, you can't deploy spirit martial forces inside the Abyss."
"But outside the Abyss... hmph, we won't back down either!"
Jiangnan threw an arm around Yang Jian's shoulder, chuckling: "I've got this, trust me!"
"Get those eight trucks of spirit-binding weapons arranged soon, okay? I'm waiting!"
With that, he teleported away.
Yang Jian covered his face: "How did it become eight trucks?"
[From Yang Jian: Resentment +233!]
...
At the academy gate, the 100 students were ready to go. Everyone's face was filled with excitement and anticipation.
Even Rabbit Baby brought her little "Miaomiao."
Tao Xinyi also stood in the ranks.
The eight trucks of spirit-binding weapons had already been stored in Jiangnan's alternate dimension.
Jiangnan stood before everyone, his expression turning serious.
"It's different out there than at home. Forget your identities as students now. There's only one thing to do: follow orders!"
"Out here, you represent not just yourselves, but the pioneers—the two big characters of Huaxia!"
"Seize the resource layer core, rescue the seventh-layer exploration team, and come back alive! Got it?"
Everyone answered in unison: "Understood!"
Jiangnan glared: "Louder! Didn't you eat lunch?"
The students shouted: "No!"
Jiangnan grinned: "Yeah~ That's the kind of team I want. If you didn't eat, you didn't eat—no lying at all!"
All the mentors were dumbfounded. Was this your pre-mission hype speech?
Why does it seem so unreliable!?
Where did he learn this?
Xiao Chuihuo's face turned dark as coal. With Jiangnan leading these students, god knows what they'd turn into after returning from the Abyss.
He just hoped they wouldn't become Nanified!
Otherwise, his life would be too hard!
Still, he grabbed Jiangnan's arm and said seriously: "Bring them back alive! Not a single one dead!"
Jiangnan nodded firmly.
"I won't set up any random flags! Dean, rest assured!"
Xiao Chuihuo: ...
[From Xiao Chuihuo: Resentment +666!]
Jiangnan turned around, pulled out his sunglasses from his pocket, and put them on.
Jiangnan: ٩(๑■‸■๑)و
"Abyss 100-man squad! Let's move!"
Under Jiangnan's lead, everyone headed straight for the Rongcheng Dragon Abyss military base!
Qin Shou leaned in: "Hey hey! South God, really can't I bring my 1,324 cows? I feel so insecure without them!"
Jiangnan's face darkened: "Get lost!"
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