318: Chapter 318 Re-entering the Gate of Boundless Realm and Bestowing Blessings

Time Island port.

"Lord Zhang Huaiyuan."

Two steady-tempered men leading a team of thirty bowed in greeting simultaneously.

"No need for formalities, just call me Scholar."

Zhang Huaiyuan looked around, and relevant information surfaced in his mind.

This was the 'Scavenger' unit, a secret force jointly trained by the Association's Combat Tower and Cultivation Tower.

They were generally responsible for escorting high-level Scholars or dealing with evildoers who opposed the Association.

After all, most Scholars' reaction capabilities when facing sudden crises were not as good as the strong ones on the cultivation side, and their energy should not be spent on handling trivial matters.

These cultivators selected for the 'Scavenger' unit, besides needing outstanding cultivation talent, also had to undergo modification to maintain absolute loyalty to the Association.

In exchange, they would receive custom-tailored cultivation techniques and exclusive equipment from the Association.

Their strength far exceeded that of their peers in ordinary factions.

Thinking of this, Zhang Huaiyuan nodded with a smile and said, "I will have to trouble you all along the way. May I ask how the two of you are addressed?"

"You are too kind, Scholar. This is our duty."

The two leading commanders exchanged a glance and respectfully said, "As for how to address us, we only have code names. Scholar, you can just call us No. 13 and No. 14. As for their names, they are not qualified enough for you to remember."

"Very well."

Zhang Huaiyuan nodded, not forcing the issue.

He turned sideways, took two steps out of the port, took out a translucent card shimmering with golden light spots, and swiped it in the void.

"Beep. Supreme Card."

"Welcome, distinguished lifetime VIP user of the Gate of Boundlessness."

As two resounding cheers rang out in the void.

The endless world layers outside Time Island quickly parted, and a massive, columnar structure of unknown origin crossed the boundaries to arrive.

Just three minutes later, it came to a complete stop. The door, shimmering with infinite light and shadow, opened, and a formally dressed team filed out.

They held flowers in their hands, dancing and singing as they came; their skilled performance was clearly not something that could be mastered in a year or two.

"Mr. Scholar Zhang Huaiyuan, your presence makes this segment of the Gate of Boundlessness shine with glory. On behalf of sub-track X68AD1, I extend to you our highest greetings."

The leader of the welcoming team stepped forward two paces and bowed respectfully.

The scene was a world of difference from the first time he rode the Gate of Boundlessness and was turned away at the door.

"No need for formalities, you have my thanks."

Zhang Huaiyuan looked at the usher, whose movements seemed a bit awkward, his eyes flashed slightly, and he immediately understood.

These Gate of Boundlessness staff members seemed to change their appearance according to the type of guest they were welcoming; their true forms were not humanoid creatures.

"Please allow me to escort you to the resting area."

"Thank you for your trouble."

"Mr. Scholar, my lords, please follow me."

The usher leading them bowed again before taking the lead and walking into the Gate of Boundlessness.

Only after Zhang Huaiyuan and the thirty-two guards had all entered did the rest of the welcoming staff return to the Gate of Boundlessness one by one.

Unlike the first time he rode the Gate of Boundlessness, this time there were many more passengers. When passing through the resting area, it was densely packed with different creatures from various worlds.

Most of them watched from a distance with awe and curiosity, afraid of disturbing the distinguished guests and being seized by those guards, who did not look like kind people.

"Mr. Scholar, with the settlement of the Ascension Battlefield approaching, many people from various worlds and civilizations are going to join in the excitement. Plus, it is recently the enrollment period for institutions under the Time Book House, and carrying school-age children on the Gate of Boundlessness gets a fifty percent discount, so there are extra passengers."

"If they have disturbed you, I will have someone drive them elsewhere."

The usher explained apologetically.

"No need, this is fine."

Zhang Huaiyuan waved his hand, refusing.

He himself had once been one of those people... no, if not for a bit of luck, perhaps he wouldn't even be as well off as them.

"Come quickly, look, it's a Scholar! It's a Scholar from the Time Traveler Association!"

At this moment, a young man with an immature face suddenly squeezed to the front of the crowd and shouted excitedly.

Several boys and girls of the same age heard this and also squeezed to the front. After seeing Zhang Huaiyuan, they shouted excitedly as well:

"It really is a Scholar. My god, that's the most knowledgeable group our teacher talked about."

"Mr. Scholar, please wait a moment...!"

"How bold, quickly..."

"It is fine."

The usher's expression changed, and just as he was about to scold them, he was interrupted by a gentle voice.

Zhang Huaiyuan glanced over and asked with some curiosity:

"How did you know I am a Scholar of the Association?"

"Our teacher once said that Scholars of the Association are dressed just like you."

A young man said with great excitement.

"So that's how it is."

Zhang Huaiyuan suddenly realized; he was representing the Association on this trip, so naturally, he was wearing the Association's standard Scholar attire.

He smiled and asked, "Is there something you needed me for?"

"Um..."

Several of them exchanged glances and suddenly said with some shyness:

"Our teacher said that Scholars of the Association are symbols of knowledge, and receiving their blessing is equivalent to receiving the favor of knowledge... We are about to take an important entrance exam. Lord Scholar, may we ask you to wish us success in our exam..."

"Of course."

Looking at their immature and vibrant faces, Zhang Huaiyuan suddenly remembered the world he was in before transmigrating. Calculating the time, it seemed he was also facing an important exam right around that time.

He immediately took out an item that could slightly interfere with causal fate lines and said with a smile:

"I wish you, and all friends facing important exams in life, everything goes smoothly and good luck be with you always."

"Thank you, Lord Scholar!"

"Thank you, Lord Scholar...!"

The boys and girls were overjoyed and thanked him repeatedly.

"You're welcome. I believe you will all be able to get into your ideal institutions. Goodbye."

Zhang Huaiyuan waved his hand and said goodbye to them with a smile.

"Goodbye, Mr. Scholar!"

"Mr. Scholar, could you tell me your name? If I can get into the Time Book House in the future, I... I would like to apply to be your apprentice..."

One of them suddenly turned his head and shouted with hopeful eyes.

"That will require a lot of hard work. As for my name... you will naturally know once you get in."

Zhang Huaiyuan raised an eyebrow and encouraged them.

The Time Book House only accepted true geniuses. Although he didn't know these few, he imagined there was still a large gap.

However, who can say for sure about the future.

"Let's go."

Zhang Huaiyuan chuckled, shook his head, and signaled for them to continue leading the way.

"Very well, Lord Scholar, please follow me."

The staff member responsible for leading the way looked at Zhang Huaiyuan with some reverence, feeling relieved in his heart.

He had received many important figures, including Scholars from the Association.

Many of them had strange temperaments and were extremely difficult to serve. Encountering someone with such a friendly and easygoing personality reduced the pressure significantly.

Thinking this, his pace became lighter.

Meanwhile, several inconspicuous figures scattered among the crowd watched this scene, each thoughtfully picking up their communication devices, seemingly recording something.