The earth, after twelve years of peace, saw extraterrestrial enemies descend once more, escalating the war.
Previously, extraterrestrial enemies had only appeared in a few places globally, including the ancient city of Loulan.
The landing points of extraterrestrial enemies were fixed!
To confront the new war, the Dragon Country's Martial Department formed five guardian squads, with ranks matching their provincial branches. A grand establishment ceremony was personally attended by top officials, headed by Qi Wufu.
Furthermore, the entry oath for the five guardian squads was newly customized by the Martial Department. Compared to the oath for joining the Martial Department, it carried a more tragic and resolute tone!
On the vast training ground, aside from Huangfu Weixia, who had joined the Battle Dragon Squad, all the faculty members of the East Sea Martial Academy, led by Ren Xiaoyao, as well as the students present, heard this oath for the first time and felt an inexplicable power!
However—
At this moment, terrifying energy fluctuations appeared on the training ground!
Swish, swish, swish…
In an instant, the entire Battle Dragon Squad, led by Jiang Wuming, along with Ren Xiaoyao and a few other teachers who had participated in the divine war twelve years ago, their expressions changed instantly!
This was because they immediately recognized that the energy was caused by the descent of extraterrestrial enemies and the appearance of the grand curtain!
They all turned their gazes towards the source of the energy fluctuations – one side of the training ground!
At the same time, the other teachers who had not participated in the divine war twelve years ago, seeing the gazes of Jiang Wuming and Ren Xiaoyao, realized something, and their expressions also changed.
"I just seemed to sense a huge energy fluctuation?"
"I sensed it too? What's going on?"
"I remember it being taught in class that when extraterrestrial enemies descend and the grand curtain appears, they will be suppressed by world rules, resulting in energy fluctuations! No… extraterrestrial enemies aren't about to descend, are they?!"
The student formations stirred, all of them having sensed the energy fluctuations but not understanding what was happening.
Hearing the students' words, Jiang Wuming was about to speak, but seeing Ren Xiaoyao gently shake his head at him, signaling him not to rush.
Jiang Wuming's heart stirred as he understood Ren Xiaoyao's intention – the latter wanted the students to witness and experience the descent of extraterrestrial enemies!
Understanding Ren Xiaoyao's intent, Jiang Wuming swallowed his words and maintained a calm expression.
Based on the information he possessed, the extraterrestrial enemies' recent descent was aimed at killing him, and their overall strength would not be too great.
Currently, besides the Battle Dragon Squad led by him, there were also the teachers of the East Sea Martial Academy. As long as they did not encounter extraterrestrial enemies above the Four-Star War God realm, there would be no major issues.
Immediately, under the watchful eyes of Jiang Wuming and the others, the energy fluctuations continued, and then a grand curtain appeared on one side of the student formations.
"The… the grand curtain! That's the grand curtain!"
"Extraterrestrial enemies are about to descend here!!"
With the appearance of the grand curtain, the student formations descended into complete chaos. Some screamed, some were nervous, and some were stunned.
Not only the students but also the teachers who had not been on the battlefield and had not witnessed extraterrestrial enemies looked shocked.
Even though they had already guessed that extraterrestrial enemies were about to descend through the reactions of Jiang Wuming and Ren Xiaoyao, seeing the grand curtain appear still filled them with astonishment!
"Everyone, don't panic, don't cause chaos. The Dean and Teacher Wuming are here, the descent of extraterrestrial enemies leads to only death!"
However, soon, someone in the student formations shouted to remind them.
That person was not Huangfu Weixia.
Huangfu Weixia had intended to speak before the grand curtain appeared, but before she could speak, she looked towards Jiang Wuming for his consent. Seeing Jiang Wuming shake his head, she remained silent.
Although she didn't know why Jiang Wuming and Ren Xiaoyao were doing this, she believed they must have their reasons.
The person who spoke this time was Xiao Han.
He was Jiang Wuming's only disciple at the East Sea Martial Academy and one of the three nine-star martial artists among this year's graduates from the East Sea Martial Academy!
Originally, Huangfu Weixia was also a nine-star martial artist, but after joining the Battle Dragon Squad, she had broken through to the One-Star War God realm.
"That's right, with Teacher Wuming and the Dean here, why should we panic!"
"Haha, extraterrestrial scum, your descent is the beginning of your demise!"
Upon hearing Xiao Han's reminder, the panicked students snapped back to reality, and their nervousness and fear instantly turned into excitement.
Not only them, but also the first, second, and third-year students who had been observing from the periphery of the training ground rushed into the training ground with excitement.
Seeing this, the Director of Studies turned to Ren Xiaoyao and gestured with his eyes, asking if he should intervene.
Ren Xiaoyao, just as he had done when asked by Jiang Wuming earlier, gently shook his head.
Although the old man's martial arts cultivation was mostly gone, he remained as steady as a mountain in the face of the extraterrestrial enemies' descent.
He wanted to observe the students' reactions to the extraterrestrial enemies, and even had a bolder idea, treating it as an extra graduation exam!
"Students, maintain formation, draw your swords, and form ranks!"
At this moment, on the training ground, Xiao Han shouted again.
The fourth-year students had not only worn combat uniforms to the graduation ceremony that day but also carried the battle knives issued by the Martial Department, truly fully armed.
"Clang, clang, clang…"
Following Xiao Han's shout, the students were jolted awake as if from a dream, they stabilized their formations, drew their battle knives, and stared excitedly at the grand curtain, awaiting the enemies' arrival.
"Wuming, I remember that Xiao Han seemed to have taken you as his master?"
Hearing Xiao Han speak again, a hint of admiration flashed in Ren Xiaoyao's eyes, and he then asked Jiang Wuming.
"Yes, Grandpa Ren," Jiang Wuming nodded.
"That child is good," Ren Xiaoyao commented.
"Hmm."
Jiang Wuming nodded again. He had observed Xiao Han's performance just now.
From the moment the grand curtain appeared, although Xiao Han was also shocked, nervous, and excited, he was more so calm. He had immediately stabilized the chaotic students and reminded them to form ranks, draw their swords, and prepare for battle.
This was extremely difficult.
After all, unlike Huangfu Weixia, Xiao Han had never been to the battlefield, nor had he fought extraterrestrial enemies, nor had he participated in any real combat!
"Ding—"
At this moment, the special communicator on Jiang Wuming's wrist rang. He raised his wrist to look and saw it was a call from the East Domain Military Region Operations Command, so he answered.
"General Jiang Wuming, this is the Military Region Operations Command. The East Sea Martial Branch just detected energy fluctuations indicating the descent of extraterrestrial enemies at the East Sea Martial Academy. Based on the positioning from the armed helicopters and your Battle Dragon Squad members' communicators, are you all currently at the East Sea Martial Academy?"
Upon connecting the call, the dispatcher from the East Domain Military Region Operations Command asked first.
"Yes. The entire Battle Dragon Squad is here today to attend the graduation ceremony for the fourth-year students of the East Sea Martial Academy. Besides us, there are also the school leaders and teachers of the East Sea Martial Academy present," Jiang Wuming replied.
"General Jiang Wuming, what is the situation on site now? What are the numbers and strength of the extraterrestrial enemies?" the dispatcher asked again after a sigh of relief.
"The grand curtain has just appeared, and the extraterrestrial enemies have not yet revealed themselves. The number and strength of the enemies are temporarily unknown."
Jiang Wuming answered truthfully, then added, "I will report to you again when the situation becomes clearer later."
"Understood, General Jiang Wuming!"
After speaking, the dispatcher ended the call.
According to regulations, after confirming the landing location of the extraterrestrial enemies, he had to report it to the Martial Department Headquarters immediately.
At the same time, Jiang Wuming put down his wrist and turned to Qin Xiaozhi, saying, "Brother Zhi, you go secure a vantage point first."
"Yes, Captain!"
Qin Xiaozhi received the order and immediately headed towards the teaching building.
The moment the grand curtain appeared, Jiang Wuming wanted to remind the students, and Qin Xiaozhi wanted to ask Jiang Wuming for instructions. According to the Battle Dragon Squad's combat plan, as a sniper, Qin Xiaozhi had to secure a vantage point first wherever they went.
However, Ren Xiaoyao's shake of the head caused both Jiang Wuming and Qin Xiaozhi to swallow their words.
In the student formations, Huangfu Weixia heard Jiang Wuming give orders to Qin Xiaozhi and immediately stepped out of the formation, wanting to join Jiang Wuming.
However—
As soon as she moved, Jiang Wuming stopped her, "Weixia, stay within the student formations. We'll talk after the extraterrestrial enemies appear."
"Yes, Captain!"
Huangfu Weixia complied and returned to the student formations.
"The… the extraterrestrial enemies have appeared!!"
At this moment, the student formations became agitated again, with someone shouting excitedly.
On the training ground, a dark mass of extraterrestrial enemies appeared within the grand curtain, their figures slightly dim.
Hmm?
As the extraterrestrial enemies appeared, Jiang Wuming's pupils slightly widened.
This was because, this time, the descent of extraterrestrial enemies was different from those at Hanshan Temple, Putuo Temple, and the War God Pharmaceutical Research Institute.
First, the number of extraterrestrial enemies descending was quite large, appearing to be nearly a hundred at a rough glance.
Second, all the extraterrestrial enemies currently appearing within the grand curtain were below the One-Star War God realm, with even some five-star martial artists.
"Wuming, I know that once extraterrestrial enemies appear within the jurisdiction of the East Domain Military Region, your Battle Dragon Squad must annihilate them immediately. However, today, I have an unconventional request."
Ren Xiaoyao spoke again.
"Grandpa Ren, you want the students to participate in the battle?"
Jiang Wuming knew Ren Xiaoyao's thoughts clearly. The moment Ren Xiaoyao had shaken his head, he had guessed Ren Xiaoyao's intention.
"Not to participate, but to be the main combatants!"
Ren Xiaoyao gently shook his head, uttering astonishing words.