novelden Chapter 14 The assessment begins
Chapter 14 The assessment begins
Ye Chuxue suddenly felt everything go completely black, her head felt as heavy as if it had been filled with molten lead, and she felt an indescribable dizziness. It was as if an invisible and intangible powerful force was pulling her consciousness out of her body and dragging her to another unknown world.
When she finally opened her eyes again, she was surprised to find herself in a dense, boundless forest, and everything around her was so unfamiliar and mysterious.
She took a deep breath, trying to calm herself down.
She carefully observed her surroundings and noticed that there were other candidates around her.
These people all displayed their martial spirits, watching their surroundings with tense and vigilant expressions.
Although this is just a virtual arena, everyone knows that the longer they stay here and the more monsters they defeat, the more points they can earn and improve their ranking.
Everyone seemed extremely nervous because most of them lacked actual combat experience.
Meanwhile, the other test-takers began looking for teammates to form teams, understanding that only in this way could they increase their chances of survival and earn more points.
In this tense atmosphere, some candidates quickly found like-minded partners. They excitedly gathered together, exchanging strategies, their eyes gleaming with confidence and determination. These candidates seemed to have been prepared for a long time and couldn't wait to demonstrate their strength and wisdom.
However, some candidates were anxiously searching for suitable teammates, their eyes revealing fear of the unknown challenges.
They looked around, hoping to find a partner to fight alongside them, but time was running out and choices were limited, which increased their pressure.
Some candidates were frustrated because they couldn't find suitable teammates.
They stood silently to the side, watching the other candidates busily forming teams, their hearts filled with helplessness and anxiety.
At this critical moment, teamwork is essential; without the support of teammates, they will face greater difficulties and risks.
"Anyone looking to team up? We need a strong attacking martial spirit!" a candidate shouted, his voice ringing out clearly in the noisy environment.
Meanwhile, another candidate was also actively looking for teammates: "Support! Looking for a support! Preferably someone with healing abilities!"
Compared to the increase in effectiveness, treatment is more practical.
Treatment can heal wounds and restore physical strength, which is crucial for maintaining the team's combat effectiveness.
In this tense atmosphere, everyone is trying to adapt to this sudden change and is fighting for survival and points.
They knew that only by uniting as one and giving full play to their respective strengths could they stand out in this fierce competition.
Just then, Ye Chuxue suddenly felt a force pulling her hand.
She turned her head in surprise and saw Song Wanning smiling at her.
"Huh?"
Ye Chuxue asked in confusion.
Song Wanning smiled gently, said nothing, and directly took Ye Chuxue's hand to release her martial spirit.
In an instant, a gigantic Ice Soul Devouring Dragon appeared before them.
Song Wanning lightly jumped onto the dragon's back, and then reached out to pull Ye Chuxue up as well.
The Ice Soul Devouring Dragon let out a long and majestic roar, as if announcing its existence to the world.
Then, it spread its huge wings and carried Song Wanning and Ye Chuxue into the sky.
The surrounding examinees were stunned. They stared wide-eyed at Song Wanning's departing figure in disbelief.
"This...is this Song Wanning's martial soul? It's so powerful!" one examinee murmured to himself.
"Wow, that's amazing..." another candidate exclaimed.
"How come I've never seen a martial spirit like this before..."
Many test takers discussed the matter animatedly, their eyes filled with envy and amazement.
Seeing this, the young man clenched his fist and whispered, "Some of you follow me and chase after them, the rest of you take advantage of the situation!"
The others responded in agreement. The young man summoned his martial spirit, a mammoth, mounted it, and charged toward Song Wanning.
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Outside the examination room, the examiners closely observed every move inside.
They saw the candidates forming teams, which made one of the examiners nod in satisfaction and say, "It seems that these children have a strong sense of cooperation. They understand that they cannot cope with all the challenges alone, so they know how to find other helpers to work together."
“That’s right. Individual strength is limited, and knowing how to seek help from others is indeed a wise decision,” another examiner agreed.
Just then, someone noticed the martial spirit released by Song Wanning and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement: "Is this Miss Song's martial spirit? The aura and pressure it exudes are truly awe-inspiring!"
One of the examiners asked the old man sitting in the middle, "Elder Mo, I heard that Song Wanning's martial soul is a dual-element martial soul. Is that true?"
The old man sitting in the middle is Mo Xuan, the vice dean of Shenlong University. His strength has reached the eighth level of the Divine Realm, and his true combat power is unfathomable.
Upon hearing the examiner's question, Mo Xuan nodded slightly in agreement and explained, "Song Wanning's martial soul is called Ice Soul Devouring Dragon, which is an SS-level martial soul and possesses both ice and illusion attributes."
This kind of martial spirit can perform both physical and mental attacks, making it extremely rare.
Moreover, Song Wanning's strength has now reached the eighth level of the Divine Master realm, making her a strong contender for the national champion.
After listening to Mo Xuan's introduction, the examiners around him nodded in agreement.
After all, Song Wanning's strength at the eighth level of the Divine Master realm, coupled with her SS-level martial soul, greatly increased her chances of winning the championship.
Just then, an examiner noticed Ye Chuxue behind Song Wanning and asked curiously, "Who is that girl standing behind Miss Song?"
The examiner in charge of information gathering quickly checked the information and replied, "She is Miss Song's personal maid, whom Miss Song bought from the slave market a few days ago."
Upon hearing this, the people around shook their heads, their expressions showing confusion and worry.
One of them couldn't help but speak up, "Elder Mo, Miss Song bringing someone without a martial spirit to the exam seems to be against the rules..."
They all knew that most of the people who came from the slave market were those who had not awakened their martial spirit.
Mo Xuan shook his head firmly and said in a serious tone, "No, Ye Chuxue is also one of the participants in the assessment."
His gaze was firm and confident, as if he had absolute confidence in his judgment.
"What!" Everyone was so surprised they could hardly close their mouths; some even doubted they had heard correctly.
One of the examiners asked incredulously, "Elder Mo, are you sure you're not mistaken? Someone without a martial spirit participating in the assessment, is he trying to use his teammates to gain points?" His voice was full of doubt and confusion.
Mo Xuan shook his head again, indicating his denial: "I don't know about this matter, but the Emperor already knows about it." His eyes revealed a hint of mystery and profound meaning.
"Does the Human Emperor know about Ye Chuxue?" Everyone looked shocked. The Human Emperor's attention made them realize that this matter might be more important than they had imagined.
Mo Xuan nodded solemnly: "Yes, since the Emperor has not expressed any objection or obstruction, it proves that Ye Chuxue is definitely qualified to participate in the assessment." His words were full of trust and respect for the Emperor's decision.
Just then, a proctor hurriedly came to the front of the group and nervously reported something to Mo Xuan.