The ground trembled as a massive portal spiraled open, expanding outward in a blue vortex.
Feng Xiu then said in the megaphone, "Now, step through the portal. You'll be randomly teleported across the wilderness."
He paused, then added a reminder as an afterthought, "Oh, and also, those who wish to travel together… you must maintain physical contact with your teammates and monster companions while entering."
Over the next hour, hunters began to move. Some hunters clutched hands, others held onto their monsters' fur, scales, or tails as they stepped into the portal. And some scrambled to the stores to buy recommended items.
From the side, Feng Xiu's gaze fell on Lin Fang as he was stepping inside. He leaned slightly toward one of the nearby military instructors and spoke in a low tone. "Keep an eye on Number 23," he said quietly.
The instructor stiffened. "Understood, sir."
