Atlas of Heaven and Man

Arriving outside, Chen Chuan saw Luo Kaiyuan also emerging from the dormitory. For this event, he and Luo Kaiyuan were both selected from these two rows of dorms in Zone 1 of the seventh floor.

Speaking of strength, Feng Xiaoqi wasn't bad either, and he usually showed enthusiasm, being very keen on such activities. However, these external affairs activities probably had a standard that considered appearance. Feng Xiaoqi had a relatively ordinary appearance, and might be a bit short, so he was excluded this time.

At this moment, Zhuang Zhi and Feng Sheng from the opposite dormitory also came out, but neither had the intention to talk to each other. After entering the elevator, they remained silent, keeping a distance from each other.

Coming out of the elevator and leaving the dormitory building, many students had already arrived below.

As time passed, students from other dormitory areas also arrived one after another. Scattered, they added up to almost over twenty people, mostly new students, with a few senior students. Generally, they all had decent appearances and relatively normal physiques.

Furthermore, many female students joined this time.

Chen Chuan saw Guan Xin'yin, an acquaintance, among the female students. The latter also saw him, raised her hand to greet him, and he nodded in response.

At this time, the Maka exchange students also came out of the dormitory building led by Teacher Du Ma.

Chen Chuan had been away for the past few days, and of course, had little interaction with these students. This was the first time he saw all of them.

A fighter's judgment of a person's strength can mostly be derived from their figure and gait. He only glanced at most of the Maka students, pausing slightly on Nali and Shani, but quickly withdrew his gaze.

Chen Chuan thought to himself that these students were still a bit lacking compared to the Wu Yi Academy. Considering that the exchange students this time were all elites from Maka, it was true that this country's fighting level wasn't very high.

Only Teacher Du Ma, being a teacher after all, was impossible to see through. But it was certain that this person's level must have broken through the first limit.

After waiting for a while, the female Maka students also walked over led by a female Wu Yi teacher.

Their numbers were comparable to the male students, and they wore bright Maka shawls, like a half-length cloak, hanging down to the lower end of their knees, with a slight angle, only revealing a section of muscular and slender calves.

This time, all the people were led by several teachers from the Executive Office. The leading teacher was surnamed Han, not yet fifty years old, with a stern, unsmiling face.

Seeing that almost everyone had arrived, he took out the roster and called out the names. Those who were called responded one by one. After the roll call, two passenger vehicles drove in and stopped in front of the dormitory building.

Teacher Han briefly explained the rules to be followed, and then asked everyone to get on the bus in order.

The Maka students and teachers rode in one vehicle alone, while the Wu Yi students rode in the other. After the car drove out, the leading teacher tirelessly repeated the matters to be observed later.

The Foreign Affairs Bureau ranks very low in the administrative hall department rankings, after all, there are hardly any events throughout the year. It can be seen from its location that it is not near the administrative building in the city center square, but in a slightly southern location, a drive of more than ten minutes between the two.

It is also adjacent to an old-era museum, which also has a larger square in front, but it is not usually open to the public, only open for a few days during holidays. Although Chen Chuan was a local, he had not been there many times.

At around eight thirty, the two cars stopped in the open space in front of the museum square. At this time, it could already be seen that some staff members of the Foreign Affairs Bureau had arrived and set up the scene with barricade ropes. Some carpets were also symbolically laid on the ground, and balloons and ribbons were hung next to them.

There was also a band waiting there, but they were all holding traditional Maka instruments, mostly things like skin drums, whistles, flutes, and mouth harps.

Around the area, there were many security personnel from the Foreign Affairs Bureau standing, all carrying pistols and short sticks, but they all looked very relaxed. After all, they had received Maka exchange personnel every year in the past, so they could be considered familiar with it.

In addition to the officials from the Foreign Affairs Bureau this time, it was said that a councilor from the Consultative Bureau would also be present. After all, the two countries have a tradition of friendly exchanges for a long time, and there is no harm in participating in this kind of event that has no danger and can show one's face.

After the students got off the bus, the Maka students were arranged to wait on both sides, with a row of barricade ropes behind them, and beyond that were the security personnel.

He looked up and saw that the sunlight today was very bright, a bit dazzling. According to the schedule, the ceremony would be arranged at ten o'clock, still a bit of time away.

Teacher Du Ma and all the Maka students were silently waiting there at this moment. It was clearly a friendly exchange, but the atmosphere seemed a bit serious.

Although it felt a bit dull, no one felt that there was anything wrong, thinking that most of these people were in Da Shun for the first time, and this performance was normal in an unfamiliar environment.

Because the avenue was outside the square, there were many vehicles and people outside. So many people appearing here would attract a lot of onlookers in a while.

As time passed, relevant officials continued to arrive, and the councilor from the Consultative Bureau also arrived. More and more people gathered around, surrounding several layers inside and out, but they were all blocked by the barricade ropes and the security personnel. But the more this was the case, the more people crowded inward.

Around 9:30 AM, three black sedans and an armored vehicle drove into the square one after another. Several security personnel stepped out of the armored vehicle first, carefully surveyed the surroundings, and then went forward to open the door of the middle car.

Director Liu of the Foreign Affairs Bureau stepped out of the car. He was a man in his fifties, a bit overweight, but with a straight nose and mouth, and a very refined demeanor.

Escorted by security personnel, he first shook hands with the Maka officials who had come for the exchange, saying some enthusiastic words. Then, he shook hands with that member of the Advisory Council, as well as some officials from the Political Affairs Hall who were present for the ceremony, before going to the high platform in the center to deliver a speech, praising the friendship between the two countries and friendly exchanges.

His voice was loud and his enunciation was clear, so the citizens watching outside could hear him clearly. With the cooperation of the Foreign Affairs Bureau staff on both sides, applause was heard from time to time.

After speaking for about twenty minutes, Director Liu reluctantly concluded his speech.

And next up, was today's main event.

The museum doors opened, and the curator personally led several masters of ceremonies to bring out the gift that the Maka people had originally given to Da Shun, which had been preserved in the museum.

The Wu Yi students were also energized. After this ceremony, today's activities would be more or less over.

Although the sun was nice today, just standing there as a backdrop, watching some officials talk, and not being allowed to whisper to each other, no one would find it interesting.

Chen Chuan looked at the box held by the curator. He learned from Cheng Zitong that it contained the 'Undying Oak Leaf'.

It was originally a gift from the Maka people to Da Shun, a symbol of friendship between the two countries, said to have the effect of repairing the body and boosting the spirit, but it could only be effective when used with the spices brought by the Maka people and the holding of a special ceremony.

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The officials who attended the event in Wu Yi City each time could feel that this thing was indeed a bit useful, although they couldn't say exactly how. But after the ceremony, at least their spirits would be a little better than usual, so there were actually quite a few people who came to freeload the ceremony. At this time, the surrounding citizens were also craning their necks, constantly leaning inward, trying to see the thing clearly.

The curator had a female emcee hold the box, took out the key himself, opened it, and slowly removed the lid, revealing to everyone an oak leaf of lapis lazuli color with clear veins. The moment it was opened, a natural and fresh air seemed to spread out.

Chen Chuan glanced at it. The thing was probably only ten centimeters in size, and he couldn't see too much other than its special color. However, this thing was given to Da Shun more than fifty years ago, and the fact that it could be stored for so long indicated that it had special characteristics.

Teacher Du Ma's eyes were fixed on the oak leaf, and he couldn't help but clench his fists secretly. He was restraining his excited emotions, but his students couldn't help but lean forward one by one. Their purpose in coming to Da Shun this time was to take back this thing, even at the cost of their lives.

Although their reaction was a bit excessive, because this thing was given by the Maka people and had an extraordinary meaning in the hearts of the Maka people, the surrounding people could understand it.

Director Liu saw the reaction of the Maka people and, in surprise, waved his hand generously, letting the female emcee show the thing to everyone a few times before taking two steps back, smiling and giving the position to the Maka official, and making a gesture of invitation.

The Maka official returned a traditional gift from his country, then stretched out his hand and carefully held the sacred object in his hands.

Next was the Maka people's ceremony. The Maka official signaled Teacher Du Ma and several selected students to come forward.

Teacher Du Ma calmed down at this time. He stepped forward, took the oak leaf from the Maka official, turned around, and then raised it high. At this moment, his whole body had a kind of high-spirited emotion, as if his whole person had sublimated, and the eyes of the surrounding Maka students also revealed excited light.

Teacher Du Ma looked firmly ahead, and then walked forward step by step, while a long tone began to be emitted from his throat. At the same time, the Maka drummers also began to play music, the tune was vast and ancient, with a primitive and simple style.

The Maka students also began to harmonize, their emotions were extremely full, their eyes were firm, and they were very invested, as if they were going to complete a major and sacred mission.

Even the onlookers on both sides were infected by their emotions and couldn't help but watch attentively.

But at this moment, a not-so-obvious gunshot rang out amidst the drums. Director Liu on the stage shook, and the security personnel beside him immediately reacted, rushing up to shield him. The second shot came quickly, but it hit the security personnel.

Not far away, the member of the Advisory Council was pulled by the security around him and staggered to the side, while a bullet hole appeared in the position where he was originally standing.

Almost at the same time, several cylindrical objects were thrown into the square, and soon a large amount of black smoke came out of them. Many people began to cough and shed tears as soon as they smelled the smell.

When Teacher Du Ma saw that Director Liu was hit, his eyes narrowed. Although the local resistance forces said that they would create opportunities for them, they did not say that they would assassinate officials from the Political Affairs Hall. But now he couldn't care so much. Taking advantage of the chaos in the field, he closed the box and ran out.

The Maka students beside him also followed him and rushed out. At this time, the Maka students on both sides, regardless of gender, seemed to have received an order and moved at the same time, rushing towards the Wu Yi students who were blocking the way in front.

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