Outside Kunlun Mountain, the sun blazed in the sky.
A winding road, like a coiled python, led into the Kunlun Mountains.
The scorching sun baked the earth, and invisible flames seemed to rise from the road, distorting the air.
"Boom, boom, boom."
From the edge of the horizon came the roar of engines, shaking even the gravel on the ground.
Three armored off-road vehicles, like amphibious beasts, roared as they suddenly leaped over the horizon, then with a few "whoosh" sounds, they flashed by, speeding along the winding mountain road like lightning.
A cloud of dust rose on both sides of the road, filling the air with sand and mist.
Finally, the three off-road vehicles rushed into the Kunlun Mountains and stopped on a vast grassland.
This grassland was the same place where the geographical survey team had woken up this morning.
At this moment, the door of the first off-road vehicle opened, and from the passenger seat emerged a burly muscular man, bending as he stepped out.
He was about 1.9 meters tall, with a dark face, wearing sunglasses, and dressed in a black vest. His chest and biceps were so impressive they seemed capable of killing a bull with a single punch.
"Boss!"
"Captain Shen!"
The doors of the other two off-road vehicles opened one after another, and several team members got out, each greeting the muscular man.
The Zhen'an Division was the most mysterious and powerful entity in the Dragon Nation!
It was divided into the Department of Unusual People and the Department of Special Forces.
The Department of Unusual People was mainly intellectual and consisted of seven teams.
For instance, the geographical survey team that had explored the Kunlun Mountains and the Historical Research Institute belonged to two of these teams in the Department of Unusual People!
The Special Forces Department focused on martial prowess and guarded the nine provinces of the Dragon Nation!
This department recruited individuals with special abilities, also divided into eight teams.
The team led by the muscular man Shen Hao was one of the eight teams, known as the Thunder Shock Squad!
"Boss, heading this way leads directly into the heart of the Kunlun Mountains..."
The deputy captain, Guan Lanhui, with wavy burgundy hair and tanned skin, carried two scabbards at her waist as she swayed her hips and walked up to the muscular man.
She looked up at the grassland ahead, her voice crisp and clear, continuing, "I just pinpointed the location from the car. If we head straight from here, it's the fastest shortcut, and we can find that cube in the shortest time!"
Shen Hao turned his head slightly, his gaze passing through his sunglasses to stare at the grassland ahead. Then, without hesitation, he ordered, "Grab your gear, let's go!"
"Yes, Captain!"
Immediately, twenty well-built team members shouted in unison, then turned around to grab their gear, equipped themselves, and quickly followed.
Half an hour later, after climbing two peaks, the squad was about to take a break.
Suddenly, a team member pointed in one direction, eyes wide, and exclaimed, "Whoa! What's that?!"
The other team members, including Shen Hao and Guan Lanhui, immediately turned to look.
What they saw left them all in shock!
...
Inside the classroom of a small village.
After listening to Xiao Qing's question, An Chen smiled slightly and asked, "What was the first sentence the teacher asked you to recite from *The Analects* earlier?"
A student immediately answered, "Is it not a joy to learn and practice what you have learned at regular intervals?"
"Good."
An Chen nodded, smiling as he said, "The word 'learn' in this sentence has three meanings.
The teacher has already explained the first two meanings to you, so now I will tell you about the third."
The great demons immediately straightened up, showing a look of eager attention.
Even the dozing black bear pinched the flesh on its arm to stay awake, not wanting to miss the teacher's lesson.
They all said in unison, "Teacher, we are eager to hear more!"
Of course, for the lazy Earth Sloth, this sentence felt like a breeze.
It had just opened its mouth when it realized the other demons had already finished speaking.
So, it slowly closed its mouth again and looked innocently at the teacher on the platform.
An Chen, naturally unaware of the black bear and Earth Sloth's reactions, smiled faintly and continued to explain, "The third meaning of 'learn' is to learn from and seek advice from others, especially those who are stronger and more excellent than yourself.
Moreover, you can also learn from the heavens and the earth, from the sun, moon, stars, mountains, and rivers!"
At this moment, inspiration continuously sparked in An Chen's mind, prompting him to continue without hesitation.
"Students, when one day you leave this mountain, you will discover that the landscapes and blessed lands within the Dragon Nation contain traces of ancient mythology.
If you ever have the chance to visit those famous mountains and rivers, take the time to explore them carefully, as you may find unexpected treasures..."
Pausing for a moment, An Chen delivered his final point, leaving the great demons in awe.
"For example, the Taoist Thirteen Martial Arts Diagrams on Mount Wudang, the Thousand Buddha Hall at Shaolin Temple, the Ghost Market in Shennongjia, and the Funiu Peak on Mount Laojun.
In these places, you can find some of the ancient gods' martial arts techniques and scriptures left behind.
If you are fortunate enough to learn, even just a little bit of the basics, it will benefit you for life and make you increasingly stronger!"
This was the answer in An Chen's heart.
He wanted these students to establish a strong foundation and learn some of the scriptures and divine abilities passed down by ancient gods, thereby strengthening themselves.
If the students could master them, they would surely be dozens of times stronger than the creations of alien civilizations!
After all, the mythological figures passed down in the Dragon Nation's history are no less impressive than any foreign legends, let alone those of other races!
However, An Chen then thought about how these students were still just children.
Would they believe everything he had just said?
Even if they did believe it, with their current abilities, they would not be able to leave this mountain.
Thinking of this, An Chen shook his head with a smile and silently thought, "The things I just said, let's consider them as planting a seed in their hearts. Perhaps a year from now, when the spiritual energy revives, they will remember…"
By then, the seed might sprout and grow, and perhaps it would bring An Chen a pleasant surprise.
Unexpectedly, the group of extraordinary demons sitting below, one by one, widened their eyes, looking at him with shock and joy.
Some of the great demons even began to tremble uncontrollably!
A few demons' eyes filled with tears, and silent streams of tears flowed down their faces!
"Teacher is mighty!!!"
He had finally pointed out the direction for their future cultivation and the path they needed to follow.
That path was to learn from the sun, moon, stars, and famous mountains and rivers of this land!
To tread the famous mountains and rivers within the Dragon Nation, where the inheritance of ancient gods might be hidden.
If they could obtain that inheritance, it would be the greatest opportunity and fortune for them!
How could this not make the great demons feel overwhelmingly excited and joyful?