Chapter 31: Death Zone

  At 10:00 am, the first item of the martial arts test - strength test has ended. Candidates in each examination room are waiting in the rest area of the examination room. The previous strength test was a joy for some and a worry for others, with some candidates performing abnormally or exceptionally well. However, compared to the record-breaking 8000KG, all the candidates' scores seem dull.

  The invigilator in the monitoring room will conduct score verification, and 15 minutes later, the second item of the martial arts test will begin. The three items of the martial arts test, the first two were completed in the morning, and the third item started at 14:00 in the afternoon.

  With today passed, it also means that the three-year career of junior college has officially come to an end.

  Inside Examination Room No. 362, thousands of examinees gathered in the rest area, many whispering to each other, their eyes involuntarily falling on a young man in the corner. This martial arts exam was destined to be extraordinary.

  "Test Number: 144, Name: Sun Yan, Strength Test Final Score: 8000KG, Grade: A+"

  Sun Yan was very satisfied with this result. As long as the second test continues to get A+, entering the Emperor Feng Academy is a sure thing.

  "What are you thinking about? You're not falling asleep again, are you?" Water Curtain Qing's voice rang out.

  Coming back to his senses, Sun Yan raised his head and chuckled: "I fell asleep and had a dream about you, Shui Meiyu."

  Shui Lian's face turned red, and although she had become more familiar with Sun Yan over the past few days, this boy's unbridled way of speaking still made her feel somewhat overwhelmed.

  "I'm afraid the one who's dreaming isn't me, you'd better say that to that beautiful woman." After finishing speaking, Water Curtain Qing's cheeks added a touch of redness, her tone unintentionally somewhat sour.

  Every time she thought of that noon, on the rooftop, when Sun Yan and Feng Lingxue sat together shoulder to shoulder, a faint sense of sourness would appear in Shui Bingqing's heart.

  Sun Yan was stunned and before he could react, he saw a transparent room slowly descending in the hall, saying: "The second test item, add oil oh! Girl."

  "Don't mention it, I'll work hard anyway." Shui Lian looked at the transparent rooms one by one and murmured: "If only the second test could get a B+ grade, that would be great."

  In the central area, 20 transparent glass rooms fell down, these rooms are made of optical sensing glass, circular in shape, with a diameter of 200 meters.

  Hmph... Hmph... Hmph...

  Along the edge of the hall, hundreds of holographic projectors were activated, and the light and shadow intertwined. These 20 transparent rooms changed instantly, with small rainforest areas appearing one after another. Although they were all holographic images, these simulated rainforests were extremely realistic.

  This is the second item of the martial arts test - Rainforest Zone Avoidance, commonly known as "Death Zone Adventure".

  Starting from the second test item, the martial arts test of the graduation exam only shows its cruelty, unlike the strength test with three chances, and the rainforest avoidance has only one chance.

  In this holographic simulation of the rainforest zone, there are various potential traps, randomly fired crossbow bolts and bullets. The candidate must stay in the simulated tropical rainforest for 30 seconds to 300 seconds. During this time, every trigger of a trap or being hit by an arrow or bullet will affect the final score. The longer the stay, the more frequent the appearance of traps, crossbow bolts and bullets.

  Similarly, the longer you stay, the less hurt, and the higher the score.

  Last 30 seconds, unscathed, score - D+; Last 300 seconds, unscathed, score - A+.

  The huge light screen hanging in front of the hall also changed, turning into a record information of the second test item. The first place in the past records - Stay time: 4 minutes and 40 seconds, mistakes: 2 times.

  Looking at the rainforest area formed in 20 rooms, the test-takers in the rest area all showed a tense expression. From the second item of testing, they must not perform abnormally, otherwise, there is no way to buy regret medicine to eat.

  Looking at Shui Bing's nervous appearance, Sun Yan raised an eyebrow and smiled: "Practicing a unique skill has a great advantage in the second test, you should be worried about me instead."

  "Worried about you?" Shui Lianqing glared at him with a bad attitude, "You can even sleep standing up before the exam, and you still have the nerve to let others worry. You don't know what it's like to be nervous and scared, how did you write it?"

  Sun Yan shrugged, from small to large, he really didn't experience the feeling of tension and fear, even when he was 8 years old that year, he encountered a car accident, it was painful to tear his heart and lungs, but there was no fear of approaching death. Even, he had never known the taste of tears.

  "My old man said I was born with two fewer nerves." Sun Yanru said.

  At this time, a staff member's voice rang out: "Martial arts test item 2 - Rainforest Zone Avoidance, candidates 1-20, 30 seconds to prepare..."

  "Ah-choo!"

  One by one, the doors opened and 20 candidates stood in front of them, slowly adjusting their breathing before rushing in one after another.

  "Examinees No. 21-40..."

  "Examinees No. 41-60..."

  A batch of examinees went in for the test, and soon it was Shui Lianqing's turn. She gave a encouraging smile to the girl, and Sun Yan watched her beautiful figure disappear into the dense holographic rainforest area.

  From the outside, the rainforest area is overgrown with shrubs and swamps, constantly changing, making it difficult to see the candidates entering. However, after discussing with Chen Wang and Feng Lingxue several times, Sun Yan knew that in the second test, the candidates who practiced those unique skills had a significant advantage.

  "A unique skill, not only enhances the power of internal yuan and combat skills, but also improves the cultivator's six senses and agility."

  "The prestigious academy attracts countless students because its library houses rare and unique martial arts techniques of the fifth rank and above."

  "The Luo City's general Wu Dao family's unique skills are only four products at most. Except for the Feng family's [ Supreme Cold Wind Technique], our Chen family's [Cheng Wang Bai Kou Technique], Chang family's [Li Di Qian Jun Technique], and Qian family's [Duan Jin Su Yu Technique] are just five-product techniques."

  Memories of Feng Ling Xue and Chen Wang's words flashed through his mind, as Sun Yan looked at the holographic rainforest terrain, where the figure of the girl appeared and disappeared behind the water curtain. He knew he didn't need to worry about this girl, for the Weak Water Technique was characterized by its flexibility and endurance, exceling at delayed reactions. Facing a testing ground like the rainforest terrain was the most suitable.

  A moment later, Shui Lian Qing walked out of that holographic rainforest area. Her results were: Time: 2 minutes and 35 seconds, Mistakes: 7, Grade: B+.

  Seeing the B+ grade, Shui Lian Qing turned her head and gave a sweet smile, unaware that such an action had already fallen into the eyes of a group of boys around her, provoking them to secretly cry out in frustration. This beautiful little white flower, they hadn't even had time to think about it yet, but someone had already taken the lead.

  Sun Yan raised his thumb to congratulate, suddenly, he felt a gaze on his back, turned around, Qian Li stood not far away, staring at him with surprise and anger, and there was still a hint of fear in his eyes.

  When Sun Yan's gaze met his, Qian Lie involuntarily lowered his head. His fists clenched tightly as he wondered how he could be intimidated by this trash's stare? This trash actually had such terrifying strength.

  A surge of humiliation and anger spread through his chest, like a venomous snake eroding his heart. Thinking about the harsh words he had left behind earlier, Qian Li couldn't help but feel a hint of fear. What if Sun Yan, that trash, deliberately challenged him in the third test?

  The third item of the martial arts test - free challenge, each candidate has three chances to challenge and three chances to refuse to challenge. However, the three chances to refuse to challenge must be against opponents who are stronger than themselves.

  In the examinee information, Sun Yan's martial arts cultivation is tempered body, while Qian Li's is a first-class warrior. In other words, Qian Li never had the opportunity to refuse the challenge.

  Give up the exam?

  No, no, I am a member of the Qian family. How can I have such thoughts? Qian Li's eyes were bloodshot red, and for the first time, he felt flustered and at a loss.

  "Test-takers 141-160, get ready in 30 seconds..."

  Twenty candidates lined up and stood at the door of their respective rooms. As soon as the staff confirmed the time, they all walked in together.

  Splash!

  The transparent door behind him closed, and Sun Yan found himself in a tropical rainforest. A humid breath hit his face, and he finally understood how realistic this scene was.

  However, Sun Yan did not feel any tension at all. On the contrary, he had a subtle excitement in his heart, as if he had returned to the past.

  Before the age of 8, he lived with his father in their ancestral home. At that time, the outskirts of Luoshan City had not yet been designated as a restricted area, and the wilderness was full of hidden dangers. During that period, the weak and small self and father spent their days avoiding the attacks of wild beasts and strange creatures, although they lived in fear, but at that time no one ridiculed his father, nor did anyone look down on himself.

  Whoosh!

  In the midst of a thick shrub, an arrow suddenly emerged. The arrow was half a meter long, and its dark green body blended seamlessly into the surroundings, making it almost imperceptible.

  "Hmm? Perhaps the danger here is somewhat less." Sun Yan's eyes moved slightly, and in his mind, he envisioned the trajectory of the crossbow bolt. His body shifted slightly to the side, and the bolt flew past him, close to his body.

  Taking a small step to the right, the damp earth suddenly sank, and a row of sharp thorns burst out, appearing on his left side.

  Sun Yan moved slowly, his figure slightly swaying, his footsteps carelessly shifting, either forward or backward, left or right, as if he were a leopard strolling through the forest. Those arrows and bullets always brushed past him, and the constantly triggered traps could not harm him in the slightest.

  "Good!"

  In the monitoring room, Teacher Dao patted the chair, and the chair let out a creaking sound, almost collapsing on the spot again. This examinee made him quite satisfied.

  Next to him, Carter nodded in agreement. He had already smiled inwardly. Everyone present was a chief instructor of the academy, but which of their students could compare to Sun Yan? Although he hadn't taught him anything, nominally speaking, Sun Yan was his student, wasn't he?

  Kuo Nu rarely showed a smile, "A beast-like fighting instinct, this candidate has great potential."

  As he spoke, his face slightly sank, and he thought of something. Even if Sun Yan scored A+ in all three tests, due to the absence from the written test, he could only enter the ordinary department of Emperor Wind Academy, and not be admitted to the elite department.

  The others present were also amazed, and Wang Sen was all smiles. This Sun Yan really knew how to surprise people. Although the previous incident couldn't be covered up, as long as it was handled properly, it might not be a bad thing for Nan Ying College after all.

  Time flies second by second, watching Sun Yan's leisurely and confident performance, Teacher Dao nodded in satisfaction: "It seems that the second test, this candidate's A+ score is a sure thing. As for the third item test, I believe it will also be the highest score. Xiao Ye, you little scoundrel, don't even think about it."

  Ye Zefeng nodded in agreement, but he had other plans in mind. Although there were two former superiors watching him with piercing eyes, such a martial arts genius was someone he definitely wanted to make contact with privately after the exam.