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Chapter 61 Survival and Emergency Response Capabilities Test

"This guy is a monster..."

Among the examinees, someone swallowed hard, their eyes flashing with shock.

They could understand why the seeded candidates performed exceptionally well. After all, those six young people were all geniuses cultivated by the government and conglomerates.

But this young man named Wang Xi clearly did not belong to any faction; he was just an ordinary person like them, unknown to anyone.

However, his performance was not only equally outstanding, but even surpassed that of the group of geniuses.

There are no fancy abilities, nor luxurious equipment or props. Just one person with a sword, skilled in both offense and defense, so powerful it's breathtaking.

A genius from humble beginnings?

No.

They should be called monsters!

"This year's assessment is truly full of hidden talents."

In the right corner of the venue, several examiners in suits stood ramrod straight. One of them, a middle-aged man wearing glasses, remarked with a sigh.

"The chairman and the leaders of the Bureau of Overlooking the World are right. I’m sure that starting from this term, a new generation of heroes will emerge quickly."

"Brother Bai, are you worried about being overtaken by the younger generation?"

Another, slightly younger female examiner smiled.

"Heh, of course I'm worried... If the newcomers surpass me, old guys like me won't get such good treatment."

"It's like a joke from the middle-aged examiner, Shi Bo."

But soon, he shook his head again:

"But I also hope so. Only when more and more outstanding heroes emerge can our descendants thrive on this land and civilization be preserved."

"Such a rising star..."

Spall looked into the arena with anticipation in his eyes.

"The more the merrier!"

The other young examiners exchanged glances, their emotions stirred, and they couldn't help but chuckle and sigh before turning their attention back to the room.

Cupid Housekeeping Sofa Area.

"Hey! That's the trick the handsome guy used! He used a crowbar to block the attacks of those sugar figurines during the aftermath and saved me!"

Zhu Yuhe pointed to the screen on her phone and excitedly shared it with her colleagues.

Raven, Gao Fen, and the others looked surprised.

"With a strong person like Brother Wang protecting you, Sister Bamboo, how could anything happen to you..."

Yu Zihan smiled wryly.

Without realizing it, he changed his address, calling Wang Xi "brother." In reality, he was a year older than Wang Xi. But in Yu Zihan's view, the strong are respected, and he wouldn't be at a disadvantage calling him "brother."

"Hehe, that's right."

Zhu Yuhe showed a lovesick expression, holding her phone in one hand and cupping her flushed cheeks in the other.

"What do you think about naming a boy 'Wang Can' and a girl 'Wang Lan'?"

"..."

Everyone looked at each other.

This……

You've even thought of a name for the child?

"Sister Bamboo, isn't this what you've been thinking..."

Yu Zihan coughed and spoke cautiously.

"Ah!" Zhu Yuhe suddenly snapped back to reality, her gaze slightly evasive. "Indeed, I hadn't considered this carefully!"

Then he muttered another sentence:
"That handsome guy's physique is like a monster's, I'm afraid I can't handle it, I'll start exercising tomorrow!"

"???"

Everyone looked confused.

So, they've already started actively trying to conceive?!
...

...

Around 4 p.m.

The second phase of the martial arts exam has finally come to an end.

Of the nearly 700 examinees, more than half were injured.

More than 100 people were too badly injured to continue the assessment and were forced to withdraw midway for emergency treatment. Nineteen others were accidentally hit in vital areas by the black ball and died on the spot despite rescue efforts.

The once clean and tidy venue is now littered with scattered black balls, bloodstains, and pieces of equipment.

Terrible!

The remaining examinees were mostly panting and pale. Looking at the environment in the venue and recalling the hail of black balls that had just swept through the arena, they couldn't help but feel lingering fear.

At the same time, I have great respect for professional warriors.

Although this is just an assessment, it is not a trivial matter.

It can be fatal!
"Next, we will enter the final test of the second round of assessment: a survival and emergency response capability test."

The middle-aged examiner, Shi Bo, led the team to the front of the crowd, his calm and steady voice echoing in the venue.

"The casualty rate is higher in this stage. If you are not confident, you can apply to withdraw now."

The man scanned the crowd, his eyes serious behind his glasses.

His voice grew increasingly cold:

"Listen, once the assessment begins, there is no turning back. Either persevere to the end, or die during the assessment... This is your only chance to choose!"

The words fell.

This immediately caused a stir among the crowd.

The examiners' expressions changed slightly; they looked at each other and whispered amongst themselves.

Even through the camera lens, millions of viewers in the live stream could feel a strong sense of tension.

The entire venue was filled with emotions of anxiety, hesitation, confusion, and resentment.

"Examiner, I...I request to withdraw."

Finally, a pale-faced young man spoke first, his voice low and strained. He limped out of the line and bowed his head deeply.

It seemed like guilt, but also resentment:

"My left leg is injured, and I can't keep up the physical demands..."

As he spoke, his voice trailed off.

Those around him vaguely heard him mention his elderly parents and his younger sister who was in school.

Clearly, he wasn't entirely confident he would survive the next test. But if he died, his family might be destroyed.

The middle-aged examiner shook his head.

He wasn't disappointed. Instead, he offered comfort, indicating that it was alright.

"A brave person is not blindly courageous and fearless; sometimes it is also knowing when to retreat from the rapids... Making decisive choices, preserving one's usefulness, and having a clear and firm will are not cowardly escapes."

The man nodded and said:
"Child, don't be ashamed. You have done very well, and your family and friends will be proud of you."

"Thank you."

The young man clenched his fists and took a deep breath.

The immense pressure, self-blame, and guilt I had felt vanished with the other person's words. At the same time, an even stronger fighting spirit surged within me.

He bowed to the examiner, then turned around and bowed to everyone present and the camera.

"I'll come again next year!"

The young man said loudly.

After saying that, he strode towards the venue exit, guided by association staff.

Soon, one after another, the examinees made up their minds and applied to withdraw.

After a while.

There are fewer than 400 examinees left in the venue.

"very good."

The middle-aged examiner glanced at the remaining people and smiled.

"It seems you are determined to become professional warriors, even at the cost of your lives. In that case, let me wait and see."

"The second round of assessment continues!"

As soon as he finished speaking, everyone felt a tremor beneath their feet.

Rumbling.

The all-metal floor in this area began to slowly rise, and soon they were ten meters off the ground, at the top of the venue.

The middle-aged examiner began explaining the rules for the final stage.

Survival and emergency response capability test.

Each batch of examinees will be tested simultaneously and will be shot at by dummies from all sides of the venue.

Among the black balls that are fired, a very small number are marked with numbers, which symbolize points. Their task is to survive the barrage of fire and find the numbered balls.

Exit passages will randomly open on the four iron walls of the venue. They can leave at any time with the numbered balls they find, and the final score will be determined by the total points.

"Just a reminder."

The middle-aged examiner said in a deep voice.

"The longer you stay in the arena, the more points you can get, but the danger also increases... It's very likely that when you want to leave, it will be too late."

"If that time really comes—"

He was expressionless and spoke indifferently.

"Neither the examiners nor the association members will help you, so please make your decision carefully."

Soon, the first batch of examinees, including Yu Jiali and six other seed personnel, walked down the steps on one side of the platform to the center of the venue.

The remaining hundreds watched from above.

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

The floor in front of the four iron walls opened up, revealing a series of dummy targets.

beep--

With a notification sound, the assessment began.

Loud thuds echoed as the dummy targets fired simultaneously from all directions. In an instant, those above could only see countless black afterimages, forming a vast, crisscrossing net that enveloped the twenty people in the center.

The examiners' expressions changed slightly, and they gasped.

This level of coverage attack is terrifying.

This is completely different from the previous defensive capability test. Although equally dangerous, it only involved facing a single dummy. Now, however, there are dummy targets all around. If you're not careful, you'll be smashed to pieces by the black balls…

Even the onlookers were terrified, let alone the group of examinees who were in the center of the venue.

Their hearts almost stopped beating at that moment.

Bang!
Bang bang bang! !

A girl in a dark blue bodysuit flashed out, unleashing a flurry of punches with both hands, accurately striking the incoming black ball with deafening roars.

One by one, the deformed black spheres were bounced away and fell to the ground. The outer rubber layer burst open, revealing a metal core bearing fist marks.

"Lin Xin'er! Don't break the ball!"

The buzz-cut youth, Jiang Tianjie, felt a twitch in his eyelids and quickly offered a reminder. At the same time, he took out a square tower shield and blocked the way from another direction.

Loud bangs echoed continuously, but he did not retreat an inch, like a reef in a black wave.

His gaze fell on a fallen black ball marked with a "9", and he prepared to reach out and pick it up.

A figure flashed by and picked up the ball.

"Each one depends on his ability."

Lin Xin'er didn't turn her head and said coldly.

As she spoke, she took a step away from the group and moved towards the dummy target on the north side.

Jiang Tianjie frowned.

He held up his shield, deflecting the fierce gunfire while dodging black balls attacking from other directions, and bent over, turning his head to say:

"What do you mean?"

“Same here, it’s all about skill.” Carlisle said with a smile, walking towards the east side. As he strolled along, his mechanical arm lifted and firmly grasped a black ball with a thud. He flipped it over and saw that it was marked with the “J”.

"Good luck, 20 points."

The blond youth whistled.

In the rules just explained by the examiner, J, Q, and K represent 20, 30, and 50 points respectively. These are hidden high-scoring flower ball patterns.

After the two seed personnel left, Xiao Yuzhe from the Overlooking Bureau also quietly left the group and went to the west side.

He demonstrated his intentions through his actions.

Everyone depends on their ability!

"That's good! It will prevent vicious competition!"

Jiang Tianjie snorted coldly.

He addressed Jiali and Nagata Anno:

"Let's cooperate and split the number balls equally!"

"it is good."

The two beautiful women nodded in agreement.

(End of this chapter)