Chapter 134. The National Government Training Begins
Without a string or an arrow, Mu Ningxue still managed to draw it open, and a beautiful, translucent arrow appeared between her half-curled index and middle fingers!
"Buzz~~~!!!!"
While everyone was focused, Mu Ningxue released her hand, and her long hair suddenly danced wildly, half-obscuring her exquisite, work-of-art-like face.
The ice crystal arrow shot out with a whoosh, instantly stirring up an ice and snow storm that filled the vast arena!
The arrow was shot into the sky. After flying towards the open dome, it traced an arc and suddenly fell onto the dueling platform of the stars.
Ice crystals spread wildly, and the cold air dispelled everything. While people were still in disbelief at Mu Ningxue's powerful arrow, the falling arrow touched the ground, and the entire dueling platform turned into a block of ice!
The power of ice even crossed the barrier, freezing the rows of seats.
At this moment, although Mu Ningxue was only at the mid-stage of perfection, it was clear that she was already able to use the power of her domain.
With the enhancement of the Ice Domain, the power of this arrow is in no way inferior to high-level magic!
Everyone except Mo Fan was stunned!
The bay is quite beautiful, but due to planning issues, many areas are overgrown with weeds.
Continue walking forward, and after crossing a low hill, you will see a city near the ocean, Asuka City!
"A training arranged by the mentor?" Zhao Manyan was taken aback.
Logically speaking, with such a port, it's unlikely that the area within a radius of one or two hundred kilometers would be poor. So why is it that, along the way, whether it's the villages, towns, or even the core city of Asuka, none of them seem to have the prosperity they should have?
They glanced at each other, as if they were discussing something.
This port of Asuka was clearly an important trade hub, with many large ships sailing by. The Haihe River was also very wide, leading directly to the vast ocean, and looking further inland, it seemed to stretch even deeper into the interior.
"The fact that our mentor sent us here means there must be some things that need to be dealt with," Mo Fan said.
As for what exactly happened, that remains unknown.
With Feng Li's words, the matter was essentially settled.
Mu Ningxue knew very well that if she didn't do this, she would be removed from the list of substitutes.
"Do you really think that to get to the cherry blossoms, we have to go through here?" Mo Fan rolled his eyes at everyone. No matter how you looked at it, it showed that this city had unresolved problems.
She couldn't accept it; she was the eldest daughter of the Mu family!
Mu Ningxue's arrow was indeed very powerful, but to be honest, after that arrow, she was at her last gasp and extremely weak.
Of course, Mu Tingying gritted her teeth. She knew about the Ice Crystal Bow, of course. However, she couldn't understand why her family would entrust such a thing to that lowly servant, Mu Ningxue!
"So what should we do now?" Ai Jiangtu asked.
Clearly, she didn't take Mo Fan's words seriously.
Some buildings have already sprung up in the depths of the bay, all high-rises that rise abruptly from the ground, their construction mirroring the bay's curve, perfectly embodying the ocean-view suites often touted by real estate developers.
Only then can it unleash such power?
After the group was assembled, their mentors dropped them off in a fishing village near Asuka City. After a minor incident in the village, a young boy led them to the large bay described by the old fisherman.
Mo Fan shook his head, a hint of emotion in his voice: "At a time like this, what's the point of stubbornly holding on like this?"
Everyone thought about it and agreed.
"Let's go to the city first and see if there's anything here that others can't solve, but that we need to solve," Mo Fan said.
After the team disbanded, Mo Fan came to Mu Ningxue's place.
"I am a great benefactor of the ancient capital."
"Your ability has truly impressed us. We will submit an application to have your place as a substitute reserved so you can participate in the training program across the nations with everyone else," said Feng Li, who had tiger-striped foreheads.
Ports are generally not built directly facing the sea, since the continental shelf is rising and the water is not deep enough, which could easily lead to accidents.
"This Haihe River is quite large. Logically speaking, this city should be approaching the size of a major city, but it looks a bit cramped," Zhao Manyan said, immediately noticing something amiss upon arriving.
It took the mentors a long time to recover from the shock of the huge, half-frozen arena. Mu Ningxue's arrow had truly moved them!
"Then lead the way," Mo Fan said.
These buildings seem to have been built recently, and the surrounding area appears somewhat chaotic. Occasionally, you can see some construction teams doing some work, but judging from the location and the development trend, they will be sold at a very high price in the future!
Once everyone is gathered, it will be time for them to set off on their training.
"I want to participate, even if it's just as a substitute." Mu Ningxue took a deep breath and slowly crushed the Ice Crystal Bow in her hand into powder.
A few more days passed, and the replacement members were confirmed.
It seems that Guan Yu was eliminated, and he still harbors a bit of pride, which makes him unwilling to become a substitute.
"Actually, as long as you say you're my woman, all the troubles will cease to be troubles with you," Mo Fan said, looking at Mu Ningxue.
"That's the larger port you're looking for," Liu Meng said, pointing to the Haihe River that extends from the sea into the city.
Before Mo Fan could finish speaking, Mu Ningxue had already gotten up and walked outside.
Upon hearing what Mo Fan said, Zhao Manyan immediately replied, "Perhaps I know; there's something there that needs to be resolved."
Everyone else's attention also turned to Mo Fan.
This port is actually perfect. Whether it's the river routes leading inland or the sea route leading to the ocean, it meets the most essential needs for maritime transport, and ships of all classes can dock there.
Clearly, Mo Fan's explanation had also gained his approval.
Of course, it's also possible that the background isn't powerful enough to qualify as a substitute, and they can only stay in the national pavilion to defend against various powerful nations in order to obtain badges.
It's important to know that if you're not a regular member, even during training, there are no rewards whatsoever.
Asuka City is probably a second- or third-tier city, much larger than a city like Haku City, but not comparable to metropolises like Beijing, Shanghai, and Guangzhou.
Whether in terms of ability or insight, he is indeed more suitable to be the team leader.
What kind of magical artifact?
It must be said that Zhao Manyan is quite sensible.
"It's best if you don't get involved with me. Getting involved with me now won't do you any good," Mu Ningxue said calmly, shaking her head.
Immediately afterward, Feng Li and the others gave some more instructions, and once everyone was gathered, they could set off. Although the official team members had been confirmed, there were still some substitute players whose names had not yet been finalized.
This overwhelming ice-type power is something they really need to reconsider!
First, there was Zhao Manyan, and then Mu Ningxue.