Chapter 664 - My Doomsday Territory

Chapter 664: The New Generation On the western side of the main floating island lies the Academy City. Located about a dozen kilometers from the outskirts of Green Shade, the wide and straight concrete road leads to a majestic, ancient verdant tree visible from afar. This towering tree, standing a hundred meters tall with its robust trunk adorned by exquisite treehouses, serves as the symbol of the World Tree Academy—although it pales in comparison to the true World Tree, it is nonetheless a spectacular sight. Tang Yu looked up, squinting slightly to see the ethereal canopy stretching overhead. Its branches, broader than bridges, and leaves, several times larger than fans, along with the main trunk resembling a pillar reaching the heavens, spanned in the direction of the castle. The World Tree, rooted in the soil of civilization, is hidden within another dimension. With sustenance from Green Shade and blessings from the territory, the nascent World Tree has regained its former expanse, its shadowy leaves surpassing the combined area of the main floating island and its three satellite islands. Besides the World Tree Academy, Academy City also houses two comprehensive universities and two secondary schools—the middle and high schools have merged, teaching not only basic sciences and humanities but also post-apocalyptic history, analysis of demonic beasts, and more. There is also an elementary school, forming a mature education system. As the Spring Festival approaches, both the World Tree Academy and other schools are on vacation, yet numerous boarding students remain in the Academy City. They are orphans with nowhere to go, but this year they finally expect to have a joyful holiday. "Principal, you're here." Tang Yu's arrival attracted the attention of the high officials in Academy City, led by the vice principal of the World Tree Academy, an elderly man with sparse hair, distinctively slim, dark-skinned, and with two visible front teeth. The old man is merely a low-level awakened being, having reached his rank through forced enhancement by potions. His position as vice-principal is not due to any connections but genuine capability. Before the apocalypse, he was the principal of an obscure school, having often sponsored impoverished students despite living frugally himself. "Principal Zhang, long time no see." Tang Yu suddenly remembered that he was the nominal principal of the World Tree Academy. Ever since its establishment, his visits there had been minimal, causing him to feel slightly guilty. Zhang Gengsheng didn't mind at all. He wasn't originally from Green Shade and had only reached it after considerable hardship and detours from several medium to large shelters, thanks in part to the protection of an awakened former student. Otherwise, he might not have made it to Green Shade. Zhang Gengsheng was talented and had some management skills, having served as a grassroots officer in a larger shelter. Yet, he was appalled by the systems in those shelters, utterly exploitative, with countless survivors starving each day, especially the elderly and children. Zhang understood the grim reality—elderlies and children are 'burdens' in the apocalypse—but without a new generation, what future does humanity have? Many shelters, despite having ample food, lacked orphanages, and schools were non-existent. He had tried reasoning with the shelter leaders, businessmen, and high-level awakened beings, yet all had sneered at his suggestion to build schools. In a post-apocalyptic world, who needs schools? Only Green Shade still values education, investing heavily in establishing an Academy City. As a vice-principal, Zhang is acutely aware of the massive expenditure involved—none, even saintly realms investing in schools, spend as much as Green Shade! Having such a principal is a blessing for the World Tree Academy. Mr. Tang is also the city lord of Green Shade and the territory's leader. Compared to merely managing schools and caring for students, Mr. Tang bears heavier responsibilities and understandably cannot frequently inspect the school. "Come on, greet the principal." Principal Zhang beckoned to the shy students behind him. They were young, between twelve to sixteen years old, outstanding among the new generation of awakened. Initially stunned by Tang Yu's youthful appearance—he rarely appeared in public, and though widely known, he was less familiar to students than figures like Yilian, Luo Zhe, or Kong, who occasionally held public lectures at the World Tree Academy. But… the principal? Isn't the World Tree Academy's principal the notably young Lord Tang? Gradually, they matched Tang Yu's face to the commemorative statues within the academy. "It really is Lord Tang!" "The live principal!" "Welcome, Principal Bro." "I heard the Transcendents can live for thousands of years; could the principal look young but be old enough to be Principal Zhang's grandfather?" "Nonsense, the apocalypse has only lasted a few years. The principal is a true Fifth Epoch person; if you can't grasp epoch history, don’t embarrass yourself... According to my analysis, the principal is about Principal Zhang's age, it's just that his cultivation allows for youthful vitality." These little rascals sure have a way with words... Tang Yu's smile was slightly strained. Zhang Gengsheng coughed, awkward yet polite. "What were you discussing just now?" "We were discussing the candidates for the inaugural New Generation Cup." New Generation Cup? How had this slipped past him… Tang Yu questioned whether he paid too little attention to his territory? "New Generation Cup is an international event, actually suggested by the ancient spirit royal family not long ago. The date is yet to be set. It's a team competition aimed solely at the 'new generation' aged 12 to 14, possibly extended to 15. The new generation, awakening later, have missed the opportunity to rapidly enhance their soul power and can only rely on training, emphasizing inheritance and nurturing." Zhang Gengsheng said, "Besides us, only the ancient spirits and North Court prioritize nurturing the new generation as holy sites do. Yet, the ancient spirits focus more on nurturing awakened beings, while we and North Court pursue a more comprehensive approach." Tang Yu nodded slightly, but wasn’t too concerned, whether victory or defeat, Green Shade had surpassed the need to use competitions to enhance its influence. As for twelve- or thirteen-year-olds entering combat, shedding blood, no one fretted over it. Zhang hoped for better nurturing of the new generation but wasn't rigid. In the first two years of the apocalypse, it wasn't rare for mere children to confront demonic beasts armed. Tang Yu mused, then said, "If you achieve good results in the New Generation Cup, I'll reward each of you with an A-grade item. If you secure first place, everyone gets an S-grade item, and a beast garden will be built within the World Tree Academy... Yes, one that can be visited, and if accords with the beasts are reached, they can be taken away." Eyes in those young teens gleamed brightly. Principal Zhang's did too. A beast garden… he recalled rumors of the research department developing beast contract runes, proving they weren't mere rumors. He looked to Tang Yu, who gave a barely perceptible nod. However, Securing first place will be tough... It's not because the World Tree Academy lacks in teaching methods or resources, but because high-grade items and cultivation-enhancing potions are scantily distributed; students earn training resources by merit… The ancient spirit royal family likely has elite individuals trained within... Zhang understood this intimately but shared Tang Yu’s perspective: the New Generation Cup aims to nurture students better, not chase ranks. With Principal Zhang leading, Tang Yu inspected the World Tree Academy, met with enthusiastic welcomes from the remaining students, successfully making his presence known and reaffirming his role. Naturally, under Principal Zhang's various 'grievances,' Tang Yu poured additional resources into the academy. … In the old town, the bald middle-aged group's hideout had shifted from a star hotel to a homestay. A four-bedroom hall. The liaison, a plain-looking young man, brought updates, "Boss, news from above—they insist we complete the task in a week, or face being labeled deserters by the organization." The bald middle-aged man frowned, saying nothing, pacing the room, "Have you pinpointed where the VIP is detained?" "No," replied the young man, "the guard we've bribed doesn't hold a high rank, only knowing that the VIP is deep in the prison; buying their way out is impossible, as even shallow-level inmates require agreement from three wardens to be released." The bald middle-aged man's frown deepened. He had considered leveraging the guard to find higher ranks to bribe, but time was evidently insufficient. He lacked confidence in the action currently. "However…" the young man added, "If it's just a visitation, the guard can take us inside… I mean, to visit Wang Er, who’s only held in the shallow levels." The bald middle-aged man remained silent for a while, then gestured for the plain-looking young man to leave. He took out a partially drawn schematic of the prison complex he had created, focusing intently on it for some time. --- [Navigation keys: ← Previous Chapter | Return to Index | Add Bookmark | Recommend this Book | Return to Book Page | Next Chapter →] [Return to Top] [My Bookshelf] [Add this Book to Bookshelf] [Report Chapter Errors] **Important Disclaimer:** The text, directory, reviews, and images for the novel "My Post-Apocalyptic Territory" are all posted or uploaded and maintained by users or sourced from search engine results. These are individual actions and do not represent the site's stance. For more novels and latest chapters, please return to the homepage of Piaotian Literary Network. The permanent address for novel readings is: www.piaotia.com Copyright © 2018-2019 Piaotian Literary - Soaring through the Skies' Novel Reading Network. All rights reserved.