The last ten minutes.

  Gu Zhen, who had already planned to rest, looked at Li Yuan's suddenly jumping score and ranking, and his heart was filled with a burst of numbness.

  In his eyes, this is not the first loss.

  But it's--10 million Blue Star Coins!!

  "Damn it! Do you want to play with me like this?" Gu Zhen couldn't help but curse.

  Without hesitation.

  He stood up directly, wanting to find other starry creatures again, but in the actual combat assessment, where could he find them in a short time?

  Li Yuan was able to find it, and it wasn't entirely due to luck.

  What's most important is that due to his strong spiritual power and 'Divine Palace Exploration', he sensed the Blood Winged Snake Clan hiding underground.

  Just forced it out.

  Finally, when the time arrived at 12:00 noon, the participating students of the third base and fourth base received reminders on their positioning wristbands.

  "The actual combat assessment has ended, scores are locked, and base rankings are locked."

  ……

  Fourth base, inside the three-layer conference room of War Fortress.

  "Haha, Old Qin, don't get angry, whatever you do, don't get angry." Director Li was smiling triumphantly: "Li Yuan's first place is purely due to luck! Luck!"

  "Hmph!"

  The chubby old man's complexion wasn't very good-looking, because Gu Zhen was a sophomore student in his eighth hospital.

  "I'm just curious." The stout old man frowned and said, "That Blood Winged Snake tribe was clearly hiding in the underground cave, seemingly making no sound at all, and even used a giant boulder to cover their own entrance. How did Li Yuan discover it?"

  "It's quite strange."

  "When I observed, at least through surveillance, it was impossible to see." Many teachers expressed their doubts.

  "You've all forgotten." Dean Lei shook his head and said, "Have you all really forgotten?"

  "When I first entered school."

  "Li Yuan went to charge the spiritual pillar and directly charged to the fifth level. His spiritual strength is comparable to that of Yuan Wu Zhe." Dean Lei said calmly, "His spiritual strength is so strong, it's strange that he sensed that Blood Winged Snake Clan?"

  "Also, Li Yuan's perception is much stronger than other students."

  "Hmm, makes sense." Many teachers nodded in agreement and gradually dispersed.

  "Sister, are you satisfied?" Dean Lei smiled and looked at the woman beside him.

  "Don't call me sister, call me Dean Xu." Dean Xu frowned and said: "This time you picked up a good seedling, what do you plan to do next?"

  "Is it going to continue with normal cultivation? Or..." asked Dean Xu.

  As vice president and also a top-tier martial artist, they have an extremely high vision and their understanding of the school's internal affairs far surpasses that of ordinary teachers.

  They all knew that the so-called S-Class Special Training Contract was aimed at the most excellent 'ordinary students'.

  It is a standardized contract.

  It is used to cultivate martial arts talents within the normal range.

  But there will always be some unreasonable geniuses in this world who must use special means to maximize their potential.

  "Sister, you understand, this kind of thing is not something we can decide." Director Li shook his head and said: "However, I will report to Director Hai and explain the situation with Li Yuan."

  "It's up to Principal Hai to decide whether to continue with the usual training or do something extra."

  "Besides."

  "This time I invited you, actually also with this intention." Director Li smiled and said: "After all, signing the SS-level resource application form requires at least two deputy directors to agree."

  But actually?

  Li Yuan's crazy outburst was completely beyond Principal Li's expectations. He had asked Dean Xu to come, but not for the sake of Li Yuan.

  But, mistakes will be mistakes.

  "Uh-huh."

  Director Xu's face showed a hint of satisfaction: "Old Lei, this time you've made an effort."

  If the SS-level resource application for 'Li Yuan' can pass the review.

  So, President Li as 'instructor' must be the first credit.

  As one of the two deputy deans who signed on the form, 'Dean Xu' can also get a certain amount of guidance and reward.

  "That's right, who doesn't know about our brotherly and sisterly relationship?" Director Li said with a smile.

  Pausing for a moment, Director Li continued: "Sister, how confident are you?"

  "It's hard to say." Dean Xu shook his head and thought for a moment: "I'd say sixty percent confidence."

  "Fortunately, Dean Hai seems to still be in school. You fill out the application form immediately and I'll sign it together with you. Let's try to settle this today."

  "Good."

  ……

  The fourth base, on the square outside the War Fortress, one after another flying machine landed.

  A large number of students who persisted until the last moment emerged from the aircraft one after another.

  Two days of practical assessment.

  Many people's armor was torn apart with gaps, and many people were covered in blood, both their own and that of others.

  "Hmm!" Li Yuan also walked out of one of the flying machines and saw a row of white stretchers lying on the ground in the distance with just one glance.

  "Are there still people dying? The number seems to be quite a few." Li Yuan's heart sank.

  The joy of taking first place has been greatly diminished.

  "Li Yuan." A clear and crisp voice suddenly sounded from behind Li Yuan.

  Li Yuan turned around and saw a tall and slender woman walking towards him with a smile on her face.

  "Sister." Li Yuan showed a smile.

  The newcomer was Qiu Jing, and they had a good relationship after attending several classes together.

  This time, they went through a life-and-death experience together in the practical assessment, and their relationship became much closer as a result.

  "Tsk tsk, first place!" Qi Jing's voice was continuous, shaking her head and laughing: "Li Yuan, quickly tell me if you're intentionally teasing me?"

  Li Yuan was taken aback.

  " Were you intentionally luring that group of Yanmo warriors at that time?" Qiu Jing stared at Li Yuan.

  Li Yuan rubbed his head and found that he couldn't explain it for a while, so he could only smile foolishly.

  "I thought you were really in danger at the time, and stupidly rushed up to save you." Qiu Jing sighed and shook her head: "And afterwards, I was still very pleased with myself, thinking that I had saved you."

  "But looking at how you crazily charged forward, you must have charged into that Rock Desert tribe's village. With your strength, why would you care about those dozen or so Rock Desert warriors in the beginning?" Qiu Jing revealed a pitiful expression: "Poor me, I worked so hard to save you, yet you didn't tell me the truth and even deceived me."

  "Sister, what's going on?" Li Yuan was somewhat at a loss.

  "Haha, just kidding." Qiu Jing's sister suddenly laughed: "I won't ask anymore, you must have your reasons, but when we get back, you have to treat me to dinner!"

  "Alright, no problem." Li Yuan also let out a sigh of relief.

  Some things can be said to Teacher Li Yang, but cannot be said to Qiu Jing.

  "Did you just see over there?" Qiu Jing suddenly pointed to a row of white stretchers in the distance.

  Li Yuan nodded slightly, and the smile on his face involuntarily subsided a bit.

  "You'll get used to it."

  "My best friend in college died during the last practical assessment." Qiu Jing's eyes dimmed.

  Li Yuan's heart slightly stirred as he looked towards Qiu Jing.

  "We have no choice, the actual combat assessment is already a life-and-death test with an extremely low risk coefficient." Qiu Jing said in a low voice: "If we can't even survive the actual combat assessment... what will happen when we truly participate in war?"

  Li Yuan nodded involuntarily, showing his approval.

  "Continue to become stronger." Qiu Jing smiled again: "You just turned 18, and your strength is already stronger than mine. I'm so envious of this talent, you will definitely become an extremely powerful Yuan Wu practitioner in the future."

  "Even the flying warrior."

  "When the time comes, we can truly kill a large number of stellar creatures that threaten our human race." Qiu Jing smiled.

  ……

  As they chatted, suddenly.

  "Qiu Jing, Li Yuan." A low voice came from a short distance away, and a bald middle-aged man stood there.

  "Teacher."

  "Teacher." The two of them stood up straight at the same time.

  "The performances were all good, Qiu Jing was sixth and Li Yuan was first." Li Yang showed a faint smile: "Qiu Jing, wait here for the train to arrive."

  "Li Yuan, come with me for a moment." Li Yang walked towards a house in the distance.

  "Yes." Li Yuan nodded and followed him up.

  Qiu Jing looked at Li Yuan and blinked his eyes.

  ……

  Followed by Li Yang to a three-story building next to the square, first floor conference room.

  It's very quiet here, with only Li Yuan and Li Yang present.

  Li Yang silently sat down on the chair with a thud.

  "Teacher." Li Yuan showed a hint of nervousness.

  "Strength has increased rapidly." Li Yang finally looked up and glanced at Li Yuan: "What level is your physical quality now?"

  "It's 12.6," Li Yuan said, no need to hide it anymore.

  Can't hide it anymore.

  "What kind of heavenly material and earthly treasure was used? Or is it a banned medicine?" Li Yang asked straightforwardly.

  "It's not a banned substance, teacher can check my body." Li Yuan only answered half of it.

  Is it a natural talent? No answer.

  "Did Xinghuo Wudian give it to you?" Li Yang asked: "Not a single message was revealed to me before, did he sign a confidentiality agreement?"

  Li Yuan remained silent, but his mind was racing with thoughts on how to respond.

  "It's done."

  "Understood." Li Yang smiled, thinking he had seen through Li Yuan's thoughts. "The 'Fei Qian' of Xinghuo Wudian must have told you not to reveal anything to anyone, or else it would easily attract envy from others, right?"

  Li Yuan revealed a wry smile, seemingly somewhat at a loss.

  "Don't worry."

  "It's just a natural treasure that enhances physical quality, I can withstand it with my Kunlun Wu Dahu." Li Yang smiled and said: "As long as it's not a banned substance that affects potential, it's fine."

  "Everyone has secrets, especially geniuses; I won't ask if you don't want to say."

  "I called you here to tell you that after going back today, Dean Hai wants to see you."

  ——

  (The following is added after the publication of the article and is not included in the word count.)

  PS: The third update is still over 10,000 words today, with an additional 24,000 monthly tickets! Please vote for a monthly ticket first!

  A few more things, one is that I went to the hospital for a check-up today, so the update is slower, sorry. I originally thought it wouldn't be interrupted, so I didn't mention it in advance. After all, everyone understands when they see a doctor, and no one knows when the test results will come out.

  Secondly, regarding update times, I will try to stabilize the update time later on, but I won't promise a specific time because it's easy not to finish.

  I'm not used to storing drafts, I've been writing for 10 years, except for new books and putting them on the shelves, I will generally force myself to store 5-10 chapters, at other times I don't store them, it's not that I can't store them, but having stored drafts will greatly affect my writing state and instant inspiration, I'm used to making adjustments through reader feedback every day, sorry.

  Finally, let's talk about updates. I will definitely try my best to update regularly. I think the update speed is not slow, but there's no need to rush it. Personally, I hope to find a balance between quality and writing speed.

  A long novel that only pursues update speed will easily collapse. If it collapses, writing 100,000 words a day is useless.

  I'll try to get 3-4 more tomorrow, depending on how I feel.

  Thank you for your support!