Chapter 321: Get 10,000 Crystals Just for Enrolling!
Chapter 321: Chapter 321: Get 10,000 Crystals Just for Enrolling!
The second zone was the Theory Area.
It contained the entire body of knowledge currently existing in Pinocchini.
This included the complete maps for Gene Lock technology and the core theories behind Familiar contracts.
It also covered the full curriculum for Alchemy, Rune studies, and Spatial Magic, from basics to advanced levels.
Logan set up over a hundred independent learning pods within this zone.
Students could choose their specific talent and development path.
Inside these pods, they could access targeted knowledge and create a unique growth plan tailored just for them.
They no longer had to settle for incomplete inheritances like the clans in Pinocchini did.
The third zone, and truly the heart of the Dawn Academy, was the Ten-Thousand-Fold Training Rooms.
Logan used a massive amount of S-Level Energy Crystals to build up a massive amplification array.
By paying a huge cost in resources, he created this special training space.
The time flow inside the rooms was adjusted to one day outside equal ten days inside.
At the same time, the energy concentration within was ten thousand times higher than the outside world.
Training for just one day inside was equivalent to training for nearly three months outside.
Students could absorb the thick, almost liquid energy around them at any time, without worrying about hitting a cultivation bottleneck.
On the day of enrollment, the sky was just beginning to lighten.
The academy gates were already packed with people.
Nearly every young person from the five Spirit Tribe clans had shown up.
Their faces were filled with expectation and absolute reverence for Logan.
Many members of the Latio family were also there. This included Logan’s cousin, Hiyua, as well as many younger branches of the family who had moved from the main city of Pinocchini.
They all wanted to seize this chance to improve their own strength.
Several young men from the Latio family pushed to the front of the crowd.
They loudly declared that they wanted to learn how to control Black Ants and master these powerful Familiar tamer skills to serve their families.
“Who would have thought that the new humans of Pinocchini would want to learn the Familiar Tamer system from the Human Federation?” Logan said with a smile as he walked slowly onto the high platform at the academy entrance.
Behind him stood Natalia, Sophia, and Lucia, three Saint-stage instructors, while Jessica stood to the side handling the registration and logistics.
Once Logan took his position, the crowd fell instantly silent. Every pair of eyes locked onto him.
Logan scanned the sea of faces below and spoke in a calm voice that carried to every corner of the area.
“I announce that the Dawn Academy admits students regardless of origin or race.”
“We only care about two things: talent and loyalty.”
“But be warned: this path is hard. Only those who can endure the suffering belong here. If you cannot handle the hardship, you may leave now.”
Not a single person stepped back after Logan’s words.
Everyone straightened their spines, their eyes fixed on Logan with determination. They knew this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
No one was willing to give up a chance that could change their fate so easily.
Seeing this, Logan raised his hand.
Jessica immediately signaled the staff to push forward dozens of large crates.
As the lids flew open, a blinding burst of energy light flooded the entire platform.
Inside each crate were stacks of S-Level Energy Crystals. Every single box was packed with exactly ten thousand crystals.
The crowd below erupted into chaos instantly.
Everyone’s eyes went wide, staring at the crystals with sheer disbelief.
In Pinocchini, S-Level Energy Crystals were the ultimate currency.
Even the average small family couldn’t save up a thousand of them in a whole year.
Watching the shocked crowd, Logan spoke again. “I announce that your first lesson begins now. Every student receives ten thousand S-Level Energy Crystals.”
“You have three days to enter the Ten-Thousand-Fold Training Rooms and absorb them completely.”
“If you do not break through to a higher stage within that time, you will be expelled immediately, with no second chances.”
The entire area fell into a deathly silence.
Everyone froze, unsure if they had heard correctly.
Ten thousand S-Level Energy Crystals! That was equivalent to the total income of a normal family for ten years.
Yet, Logan was handing them out to every new student like they were cheap candy, with absolutely no conditions attached.
The first person to step forward was Maeve, a genius girl from the Vine Tribe.
She was only one hundred and twenty years old, which is roughly the equivalent of sixteen for humans.
Currently at the 15-Star Master stage, she was already at the top of her generation in the Spirit Tribe.
Her hands trembled slightly as she took the storage bag filled with crystals.
Logan looked at Maeve and gave her a nod.
He personally guided her into the Ten-Thousand-Fold Training Room.
The heavy door slowly closed, shutting out all noise from the outside world.
Maeve took a deep breath and immediately began absorbing the energy from the crystals to break through to the next stage.
The three days passed in the blink of an eye.
The doors of the Ten-Thousand-Fold Training Room opened once again.
Maeve stepped out, and her entire aura had transformed completely.
Her stage had skyrocketed from the 15-Star Master stage directly to the 22-Star Legend stage.
This was a true rebirth.
The five leaders of the Spirit Tribe had been waiting right outside the training room doors.
Watching Maeve’s transformation, their faces were filled with utter shock.
Even for the most talented geniuses in the Spirit Tribe, breaking from the Master stage to the Legend stage usually took at least ten years of hard training.
Yet, Maeve had done it in just three days from the outside world.
Unable to hold themselves back any longer, the five leaders’ emotions finally broke.
They immediately fell to one knee before Logan, shouting in unison.
Son of Life, we pledge our entire clans to follow you for eternity. We will never betray you.
Other students began to file out of the Ten-Thousand-Fold Training Rooms one by one.
Everyone’s stage had seen a massive jump.
On average, they had increased by five to seven stars. No one was left behind.
The first batch of Dawn Academy students had all reached the Legend stage and above.
Hiyua was among them.
When she stepped out of the training room, her energy had stabilized at the 22-Star Legend stage.
Her strength had skyrocketed, and her eyes now held a newfound confidence and calm.
She bowed slightly to Logan, her gaze filled with gratitude.
Logan looked at the results before him, his expression unreadable, showing little surprise.
He immediately issued a strict order to seal all news regarding Dawn Academy.
Nothing could be sent back to the main city of Pinocchini. He could not let the Dream Committee know the true strength of Dawn City early.
Days turned into weeks.
Soon, there were only twenty days left until the delivery deadline.
Life in Dawn City was in full swing.
Warehouses were piled high with ores, and the sweet scent of spirit herbs from the Ten-Thousand-Fold Spirit Fields filled the air throughout the city.
Logan stood atop the city walls.
His gaze was fixed on the direction of Pinocchini’s main city.
He muttered under his breath, “Are you ready to receive a surprise?”
“This time, I’ll show those old foxes what real power looks like.”
Hiyua hurried over to Logan’s side.
The wind gently tossed her golden hair.
She reported to Logan: “The tribute for the last three months is fully prepared.”
“It is worth more than half a year’s total output of Pinocchini, far exceeding what the Committee expected.”
Logan nodded and gave his command. “Have Jessica check all the ledgers one more time. Make sure the path of every single crystal is clear and traceable.”
“Let the Committee know that Dawn City isn’t just good at production; it’s also good at management.”
Hiyua nodded in agreement but didn’t leave immediately.
A look of hesitation crossed her face.
She hesitated before speaking up about an unusual situation. “While Nel and Bobbi were patrolling the perimeter, they noticed something wrong,”
Hiyua continued. “Underneath the roots of the World Tree, something is moving. The energy signature is very strong.”
“It isn’t someone from Dawn City; they seem to be probing for underground tunnels.”
“Their concealment is extremely powerful; it’s hard to pin down their exact location.”
Logan’s brow furrowed slightly. He immediately ordered Nel to keep watching.
“Don’t alert them. At the same time, increase Dawn City’s security to maximum alert.”
As he finished speaking, Logan’s gaze dropped deep into the earth. A pale golden light flashed in his eyes.
His sight pierced through layers of rock and soil, reaching deep into the root system of the World Tree. There, he faintly saw a tunnel sealed by ancient runes.
From the other end of that tunnel, an unsettling presence was seeping out. It was cold and violent, filled with a desire for destruction.
“This tunnel seems to be a shortcut leading deep into the Lost World,” Logan said, pulling his gaze back. He unconsciously tapped his fingers against the railing.
“It seems that while we are busy farming, we must also prepare for battle.”
Logan turned around and gave Hiyua another command. “Upgrade Dawn City’s entire defense system immediately.”
“All combat units take your posts. Ready yourselves for immediate action.”
“Be prepared for any possible ambushes at a moment’s notice.”
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Pinocchini Central Square.
Once a bustling hub for social gatherings, the square is now completely cleared—a vast open space stretching for a thousand meters in every direction.
The Dream Committee has set up a massive, cross-Space Teleport network right here.
Their goal: to receive the resources Logan promised.
Early that morning, high-ranking committee members like Colin, Elena, and Modekaiser arrived ahead of schedule. Representatives from the eight major companies, including Stripline, were also present.
Crowds of onlookers gathered around the square, while spies from various noble families slipped in among them. Everyone was waiting to see Logan’s failure.
Stripline sat in his chair, his fat fingers tapping impatiently on the table. A cold smirk curled his lips. “The three-day deadline has passed, and I don’t think Logan, that kid, can possibly keep his word.”
“One million tons of S-level energy ore—that’s equal to the entire half-year output of three large mines.”
“Ten thousand immortal herbs take at least a century to grow.”
“How could a young boy like Logan, even with help from the spirit tribe, possibly gather all that in just three months?”
The surrounding nobles all chimed in, their faces twisted in smug laughter as they waited to see Logan embarrassed.
In their view, Logan’s original promise was nothing but a big bluff.
If Logan couldn’t deliver, they would have the perfect excuse to reclaim the World Tree’s territory.
They could also use this chance to crush the Latio family, ensuring Logan lost all footing.
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