Gao Wu: If this BOSS isn't nerfed, is it even playable?

Chapter 127: The Selection Begins, Race Advancement!

By absorbing the source crystal, he can refine his qi and blood.

Killing mutated beasts will grant you a large amount of experience.

By killing the alien race of Tianyuan, he can stack the attributes given by the Taotie mechanism, and there is also a chance to directly obtain a passive racial trait or a new temporary skill.

The usefulness of the temporary skill Crystallization is self-evident; Lin Ye has already made it one of his last trump cards.

"Lin Ye, Level 4 occupied zones are too dangerous. You need to think this through carefully."

"You are currently number one in the city, and a large amount of cultivation resources in the city will be allocated to you. Although it is impossible to obtain spiritual items that can regenerate severed limbs, you will have the opportunity to accumulate enough points to exchange for such items after you join the Martial Hall or enter a good martial arts university in the future."

There's absolutely no need to rush.

Wang Zhengguo pushed the document towards Lin Ye again, his tone becoming increasingly heavy.

"This is the first time that the occupied area has been used as a selection test site in Ninghai Province, but similar selections have been conducted in other provinces before."

"Although we always say that the occupied areas are under control, there are always some unexpected events during similar selections."

"The probability of injury is around 40%."

"The average mortality rate is as high as 15%!"

“In the complex environment of occupied areas, if you encounter danger, even if you call for help, the rescue team may not be able to arrive immediately, and it is highly unlikely that a rescue can be carried out in a short period of time.”

"Think about it again."

As soon as he finished speaking, Chen Meng, who was standing to the side, spoke up.

"Battalion Commander, times have changed."

"After so many years of war, the same old faces are still holding up our defenses and preventing them from collapsing on the front lines."

"I feel that the higher-ups are probably aware of this as well."

"We desperately need fresh blood."

"That's why this selection process is a risky move. I estimate that not only Ninghai, but other provinces will also have similar selections."

"Even with high disability and mortality rates, we must improve the efficiency of talent cultivation."

"The goal is to help talented young people like Lin Ye grow up as quickly as possible."

Wang Zhengguo nodded.

He certainly understood the deeper meaning behind those words.

Both of them looked at Lin Ye, awaiting his final decision.

Lin Ye, however, did not hesitate at all.

"Principal, Teacher Chen."

"This opportunity is too good to be true for me."

"I will participate in this selection process no matter what."

His tone was calm, yet it contained an unwavering determination.

Wang Zhengguo looked into his determined eyes, and after a long while, nodded.

"Okay, since you've made up your mind, I'll put your name on the form."

He seemed to remember something, and a complicated expression appeared on his face.

"In fact, the reason why Dongjiang was able to get an extra recommendation spot this time was entirely because Deputy Director Li actually mentioned it."

"When he was re-drafting the selection quota, he casually mentioned that he had met an interesting little guy in Dongjiang and that he could give Dongjiang a spot."

"Lin Ye, whether you can seize the opportunity and get into the training camp depends entirely on yourself."

……

three days later.

Dongjiang City Airport, military tarmac.

In front of a military transport helicopter painted in dark gray camouflage, the propellers whipped up a fierce wind, making everyone's clothes flutter loudly.

Chen Meng stood in front of Lin Ye and repeatedly gave him instructions.

"Once you get there, be extremely careful, follow all instructions, and always prioritize your own safety!"

Not far away, Li Wan and Lin Wei also stood in the wind.

The eyes of both mother and daughter were filled with reluctance and worry.

"Mom, sister, don't worry."

Lin Ye walked over with a smile and comforted him.

"wait for my good news."

"If nothing unexpected happens, when I come back next time, I will be the top student in this year's Ninghai Qiming General Training Camp!"

"Okay, okay, I believe you!"

Lin Wei's eyes reddened.

"Your mother and I don't ask you to become successful or the top scholar in the province. We just want you to be well. Our family must be complete!"

The pain of parting is always sad.

But before Lin Ye could say more than a few words to his family...

A military officer wearing the rank of major walked up to Lin Ye with a solemn expression. He took the initiative to help Lin Ye carry his luggage and urged him on.

"Lin Ye, everyone, it's getting late, we need to prepare for takeoff."

Lin Ye turned around, preparing to board the plane.

"Lin Ye!"

Chen Meng suddenly shouted from behind.

Lin Ye turned around.

"Don't worry about venturing out there, we've got you covered! Your mother and sister, Principal Wang and I will take care of them and make sure they don't suffer any hardship!"

Lin Ye gave Chen Meng and Wang Zhengguo a deep look, remembering their kindness in nurturing him, and then nodded emphatically.

He turned and strode up the gangway.

The hatch slowly closed.

With a tremendous roar, the helicopter shuddered slightly before taking off smoothly.

Looking through the porthole at the gradually shrinking figure on the ground, Lin Ye felt a surge of emotion.

This was the first time he had traveled such a long distance since he came into this world.

The plane continued to climb, and soon the outline of the entire Dongjiang City came into view.

His gaze fell on that familiar area on the southern outskirts.

The once dilapidated and desolate abandoned city is now being leveled and reduced to rubble by massive construction machinery.

It is foreseeable that in the near future, new high-rise buildings will be built on the ruins of the city.

Those countless nights spent hunting mutated beasts in the ruins seem like they were just yesterday.

Lin Ye couldn't help but feel a little sentimental.

As the helicopter broke through the clouds, everything below was obscured by the vast sea of clouds, and Lin Ye withdrew his gaze.

Inside the cabin, apart from the roar of the engine and the soft ticking of the instruments, there was complete silence.

The officers responsible for escorting him all leaned back in their seats with their eyes closed, seemingly completely uninterested in Lin Ye, the number one in Dongjiang.

Lin Ye could clearly sense that the blood energy emanating from these people was a terrifying fluctuation far exceeding that of the Qi Opening Realm.

Calm and still as a mountain, deep and unfathomable as the sea.

If nothing unexpected happens, these people are all experts at the Condensation Realm.

The major who had helped him with his luggage had a rank insignia of [LV.35].

He was only two grades below his teacher, Chen Meng.

His teacher was probably a powerful expert in the late stage of the Condensation Realm.

Perhaps he was just one step away from reaching the threshold of the fourth realm, the Divine Intent Realm, but due to old injuries, his realm dropped by a portion.

As his thoughts wandered, Lin Ye opened his system panel.

[Host: Lin Ye]

[Race: Goblin (Centurion)]

[Level: LV.24 (37102/146500)]

[Evolutionary Level: 1.0]

[HP: 1500/11864]

[Energy: 1421/1421]

Stamina: 2650/2650

[BOSS Mechanics: Out-of-Combat Health Regeneration (White), Soul Forge (Green), Crushing Blow (Green), Gluttony (Purple)]

[Current stage: P1, P2, other stages are not yet unlocked]

【Strength: 267.3】

[Agility: 273.1]

[Endurance: 269.9]

【Spirit: 186.8】

[Free attribute points: 0]

Skill Points: 0

[P2 Skills: Berserk (LV5), Teleportation (LV5), Fighting Bloodline (LV5)]

For the past week or so, although I haven't been able to continue killing monsters and leveling up, I haven't been idle for a moment.

He spends almost 24 hours a day soaking in medicinal baths.

While soaking, he circulated the "Five Qi Guiding Technique" and continuously swallowed various S-grade nutrient solutions and body-strengthening pills.

He consumed these resources, which were extremely rare and valuable on the market, as if they were food.

It's worth mentioning the three purple fruits contained in that exquisite little box.

The fruit melted in his mouth, turning into a cool liquid that slid down his throat, instantly making Lin Ye feel his mind become incredibly clear.

His mental attribute increased by more than twenty points after consuming three fruits.

Without a doubt, this is an extremely rare spiritual object that can directly enhance mental strength.

Lin Ye couldn't even imagine how expensive a treasure of this caliber would be on the market.

As for the Firewood Martial Hall, Lin Ye also consulted Wang Zhengguo and his father.

The two were remarkably in agreement.

Since the Fire Spirit Martial Hall has already expressed its intention to recruit him, the initiative is in his hands, and it's not too late to discuss treatment and contracts at any time.

Right now, the most important thing is to focus on the selection and training camp.

If he performs well in the selection process and the subsequent training camp, his own strength will improve, and when he talks about it, the contract he can get will naturally be better.

But out of politeness, one shouldn't leave others hanging.

Lin Ye also added Long Bohan's contact information and replied briefly, stating that he currently needed to participate in military training and was temporarily unable to leave.

However, we will definitely take the time to discuss the matter of joining the Martial Hall in detail later.

Time passed slowly during the monotonous flight.

After losing the initial novelty, Lin Ye also lost interest in the unchanging sea of clouds outside the window.

He followed the example of the other officers, leaning back in his seat, closing his eyes to rest, and adjusting himself to his best condition.

He didn't know how much time had passed when a slight turbulence woke him up. When he opened his eyes again, Lin Ye found that the plane had descended below the clouds.

A desolate, lifeless, and scarred land suddenly appeared before my eyes.

"We're almost there, get ready."

The major saw Lin Ye open his eyes and spoke calmly to remind him.

Lin Ye nodded.

His eyes, however, remained fixed intently on what lay below.

He wanted to memorize the entire terrain and landform of this area.

The direction of the mountains, the location of the rivers, the outline of the abandoned cities, the density of the vegetation...

All of this could become crucial information that determines life or death in the upcoming survival selection.

Seeing this, the major glanced at Lin Ye again.

He had assumed that this young man, who came from a small place in Dongjiang and had only gotten a spot through connections, would be just like many other rookies going into battle for the first time—either nervous or bewildered.

But Lin Ye did not.

This detail slightly changed the major's opinion of him.

At the very least, this kid is meticulous and knows how to do his homework in advance.

He had seen too many talented individuals participate in the selection process, only to miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to overlook the entire battlefield from the air, due to arrogance or nervousness.

Then, arriving in an unfamiliar place, completely clueless about how to plan a route.

The helicopter landed slowly.

As the hatch opened, a gust of wind, carrying the scent of rust and faint source crystal dust, swept in, bringing a sense of desolation.

Beneath my feet lay a patch of dark red earth that had been simply leveled, while the distant sky was a hazy gray, as if covered by a dirty cloth that could never be wiped clean.

After getting off the plane, the major, who had been quite polite before, turned completely cold and didn't even glance at Lin Ye again, let alone help him with his luggage.

Lin Ye didn't care at all.

With his baggage in his left hand and his pistol in his right, he followed several officers and hurried at a very fast pace toward a temporary camp not far away.

The so-called camp was nothing more than a few rows of military green tents and some simple defensive fortifications, filled with a somber and oppressive atmosphere.

Linchuan, an occupied area, is located at the border of Ninghai Province and Xijiang Province.

The terrain here is extremely complex.

Lin Ye had already taken in the entire landscape below while on the plane.

In the center of the entire occupied area was a vast, dark blue lake, emitting an eerie light.

To the north, there is a bottomless, enormous rift valley, which stretches across the land like a hideous scar.

To the west lies a black forest that appears bizarre even when viewed from above.

The only place that Lin Ye felt a little familiar with was the east.

There, one can still vaguely see the outlines of some dilapidated city buildings, like the skeletons of a giant beast lying on the ground.

The military outpost was located directly south of the entire occupied zone.

When Lin Ye arrived, there were already more than thirty figures lined up in the square in the center of the outpost, waiting silently.

Each person exudes a powerful aura of energy and blood.

These people must be from other places.
"37, take your positions!"

At the front of the formation stood an officer with the rank of colonel, his face stern and his gaze sharp as a knife, piercing Lin Ye.

Lin Ye instantly understood that "37" was calling him.

This is his number.

Without saying a word, he walked to the end of the line and stood there.

The officer waited until Lin Ye joined the ranks, then his cold gaze swept over everyone, his voice devoid of any emotion.

"My name is Wang Lingchuan, and I am the commander-in-chief of your selection process in the occupied zone."

"Please remember my name, but I will not remember yours."

"Here, I'm not curious about your names or which family you come from."

"Right now, in my eyes, you are just a bunch of greenhorns who have never experienced real war."

At this point, Wang Lingchuan tossed a list in his hand.

"I have assigned you a number according to the order in which you entered this list."

"Remember your own numbers."

"It would be best to also remember other people's numbers."

As Wang Lingchuan said this, a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"Because, at this stage, this number can basically define the strength of your forces."

Before he could finish speaking, Lin Ye clearly felt several malicious gazes fall upon him.

Contempt, scrutiny, and undisguised greed.

It was as if they were looking at prey that had already been marked.

A total of thirty-seven people participated in the selection, and he was the last one, number thirty-seven.

Without a doubt, in everyone's eyes, he was the weakest one, the easiest to bully.

"Your current outpost is supplied with food, water, and a completely safe place to rest."

"But all of this requires you to redeem it with points."

As Wang Lingchuan spoke, his subordinates began distributing wristbands to everyone.

It was a black metal bracelet with each individual's number branded in red.

"This is your exclusive wristband, with two main functions: recording points and calling for help."

"If you can't hold on any longer, call for help! Your points will be reset to zero instantly, and you'll be eliminated, but at least you'll save your life. We'll come to your rescue immediately!"

There are four sources of points.

"First, survive for one day in the occupied zone to earn 100 base points."

"Second, kill the mutated beasts in the occupied area. The bracelet has an identification function. Obtain the mutated beast's head, heart, and other vital parts, scan them with the bracelet, and you will get the corresponding points."

"Third, kill the remaining Tianyuan alien race in the occupied area."

The officer's tone suddenly became more forceful.

"I'm warning you, these alien races are not the old, weak, sick, or disabled, and they may not even be scattered soldiers! If you encounter them, your survival rate will plummet, but once you complete the hunt, the points you gain will far exceed your expectations."

“I reiterate that the documents you signed included a risk disclosure statement and a death waiver. If you die here, no organization or individual will be held responsible!”

"Finally, fighting is strictly prohibited within our designated safe zone."

"If there's anything you don't understand, ask now. If not, you will be sent to a random location within the occupied zone, and the selection process will officially begin."

The officer's cold gaze swept across the entire room once more.

In the dead silence, a young man in the middle of the line suddenly raised his hand.

"Report! Sir, you just said there are four sources of points, but you only mentioned three."

Before the officer could answer, a low, barely suppressed laugh rippled through the ranks, filled with mockery of the questioner.

The officer glared at the questioner as if he were an idiot and said coldly, "This question will not be answered."

Lin Ye sneered inwardly.

What other sources could there be?
Wang Lingchuan only stated that fighting was prohibited "within the safe zone".

The implication is that in the vast occupied territories, in the wilderness, anything is possible.

The last source of points, of course, is stealing points from each other!
This is the bloodiest and most authentic side of this selection process.

Seeing that no one had any further questions, Wang Lingchuan suddenly waved his hand.

Amidst the roar of engines, four or five heavily armored military transport trucks drove up in front of the group.

A captain got out of each of the four trucks.

Holding the list in their hands, they began calling out numbers randomly.

"37!"

The first one to be called was Lin Ye.

Without the slightest hesitation, he picked up his weapon and boarded the truck.

The carriage was semi-enclosed, and besides Lin Ye, seven or eight other people were called onto the same train.

The train doors closed, the interior of the carriage dimly lit, and the atmosphere instantly became extremely heavy.

No one speaks.

Everyone leaned against the carriage wall, their eyes warily fixed on each other.

The truck slowly drove out of the outpost, then suddenly accelerated and rushed wildly into the depths of the occupied area.

About twenty minutes later.

"You, get out of the car!"

The captain who had been calling out numbers on the bus suddenly pointed at a young man and said coldly.

The young man was clearly taken aback and hadn't reacted yet.

The next second, the captain kicked him without hesitation, sending him flying off the speeding truck.

The young man let out a cry of surprise, rolled several times on the ground before scrambling to his feet, still shaken as he watched the truck drive away.

With the first example, everyone in the carriage understood.

The so-called random distribution is just that crude and direct.

As time went on, the truck's route became increasingly erratic and unpredictable, constantly turning in the wilderness, making it impossible to discern its direction.

Gradually, everyone became more obedient.

As soon as his name is called, he immediately jumps out of the car.

Lin Ye knew very well that the purpose of this move was to separate all the selectors as much as possible and prevent them from gathering together in the early stages of the selection process.

"You, get out of the car."

The cold voice finally pointed to Lin Ye.

Without the slightest hesitation, Lin Ye leaped into the air.

The whistling wind rushed past my ears, and my feet landed steadily.

With his current physical condition, this impact is almost negligible.

The moment he landed, a cold system notification sounded in his mind.

[Leaving the greenhouse, facing the wilderness.]

The weak goblin has left the starting village and entered a wider world. Will it become a more powerful boss, or become someone else's food?

[Host detected to have reached the corresponding level, facing new challenges; racial advancement quest issued!]

[Mission Objective: Achieve first place in this selection!]

[Quest Rewards: 50000 experience points, 5 skill points, race template upgraded to Orc Warrior!]

[Orc Warrior: All attribute growth coefficients increased, new P2 phase skill unlocked: Cleave!]