"Indeed, yesterday I heard the meteorological station's forecast, stating that the first cold front is approaching. My parents mentioned that the heating system, dormant for six months, was damaged by rats. They've been urgently repairing it."

"Truly, a host of difficulties. While we may not encounter large predators, rats and cockroaches infiltrate every nook, posing significant threats."

"Aren't the most life-threatening beings the ones we can't even defeat, like rats and cockroaches? They're so feeble and insignificant, too timid to venture beyond the base. We'll be confined to this cage for our entire lives, constantly facing peril."

"Absolutely, who wouldn't desire to become stronger? Who wishes to lead a life of mediocrity?"

Atop the inner city's tower, there was a clock that chimed punctually. At exactly five o'clock, the clock sounded, and everyone stood up, scanning their surroundings as the first light of dawn unfolded.

"Where are the people?"

"As expected, it was a deceit?"

"Look quickly, is there a person standing there?" Li Yanqing pointed towards the tower's platform and inquired of everyone.

"Tch, even if that's the case, is he planning to fly over from there? We're learning martial arts, not cultivating immortality... Oh my god! Wait... Is that person actually flying?"

"Not just one."

Three figures soared from the platform in this direction. Although the distance wasn't too far, the altitude was substantial. As they drew nearer, the observers saw the three individuals glide gracefully with wingsuits, landing accurately and powerfully on the square. They generated a strong gust of wind, creating a radius of ten meters around them that no one could enter.

After the wind subsided, everyone gradually approached. Mi Ai playfully nudged Li Yanqing and whispered, "Doesn't look like the same two from last night."

Li Yanqing couldn't explain it either, but his intuition told him those two men weren't dishonest. "After all, they're the Sect Master and the Supreme Protector. How could they personally come to teach us? As long as someone is instructing, these three also seem skilled."

"It's not just that they're skilled... there's something... something..." Mi Ai struggled to describe it, something about them was awe-inspiring.

The three individuals folded their wingsuits and communicated in hushed voices through their earpieces.

"Did the Marshal lose his mind, calling us to this small base to teach ordinary people?"

"Why don't you ask him face-to-face?"

"I wouldn't dare!"

"Enough talk, let's begin." The man in the middle removed his sunglasses, scanning the audience. He then pointed to the latecomers heading their way and coldly stated, "Latecomers need not approach, leave!"

The approaching crowd was immobilized by a wave of pressure. Before they could plead, a female instructor unsheathed her sword and drew a large circle on the ground, addressing those outside, "At precisely five o'clock every day, those not within this circle may leave."

A latecomer asked hesitantly, "Can we come tomorrow? I promise not to be late."

"You can. We're only responsible for instruction. We don't care who receives it. But let me be clear, we three are strict. If anyone can't handle it and dies, that's not our concern!" She turned, pointing her sword and said, "Five seconds, form three lines, spaced a meter apart front, back, left, and right."

Zhou You sat in a car outside the square, watching the three instructors commence their teaching. He confirmed, "Are those the ones who've been with you? When did they arrive?"

"After entering the city, they kept their distance. You wouldn't have noticed them."

Zhou You questioned with a lack of comprehension, "Isn't it a waste to have them teach these ordinary people?"

Shao Qi crossed his arms, gazing at the square. With less than a hundred people here for training today, utilizing three A-level instructors was indeed excessive. However, for accelerated progress, they needed to invest considerable effort.

"In the second year of Dawn Era, the Central Military Commission reached an agreement with the local authorities. Unless absolutely necessary, the Central Legion won't interfere with local military matters. Ren Zhiyuan is unreliable. His command over the Jiangnan Military District is lax. As I told them last night, a natural disaster is imminent. According to the Central Meteorological Bureau's forecast, this year's winter will be more severe than usual. Jiangnan Base lacks proper cold protection measures. If the people's physical condition can't keep up, this place will be the first to suffer."

"Didn't you inform the local government of something this significant?"

"Of course, the official announcement should come in a couple of days. I just got to know beforehand."

During his time in the mountain cave, Zhou You didn't sense the seasons strongly. Especially after reaching the third level of the Taiyi Heart Sutra, temperature variations were no longer a concern. "However, this doesn't solve the fundamental problem. Can any substantial progress be achieved in such a short time?"

"I won't stay at the Jiangnan Base for too long. If these people can persevere, I have other plans for the later stages. I mentioned yesterday that I have an idea, but it will require a considerable amount of time to implement. We're just getting started now." If Zhou You understood Shao Qi well, he'd know that every time Shao Qi had an idea, it led to a major transformation.

"So, are you planning to expand the Heavenly Sect all over the country?"

"The national plan is to achieve a state where everyone is capable of combat within ten years. I think ten years is too long. Currently, the fighting capacity of the people is far too weak. If we throw these people into the wilderness, only a few will survive until tomorrow."

"So, what's the plan then?"

Shao Qi turned to look at him, his voice chilly as he said, "If they want to survive, they have to rely on themselves. No one can protect them their whole lives. Profound martial arts are mostly held by major sects, but their disciple requirements are extremely strict. Even if they manage to produce experts, it's like a drop in the ocean."

"I've always wondered, why is the proportion of regular people so high? Even if they were trained in military body techniques every day for five years, they shouldn't be in such a state." The Dawn Team set out with tens of thousands, yet only one-tenth remained now. The casualty ratio was terrifying.

"Every stratum has its considerations. The majority of government officials are regular people. They only have control over regular people. Of course, they wouldn't want significant societal changes. And the warrior class also doesn't want too many of their kind, as the value diminishes with abundance. Moreover, secret techniques that can be cultivated are in the hands of a select few. They establish sects based on this, gaining fame. Our country has returned to the state of ancient times, where knowledge passes from father to son and master to disciple. Regular people don't even have the opportunity to learn martial arts."