Chapter 517: Training Assessment
Chapter 517: Training Assessment
As soon as Chen Bitong finished speaking, he turned to look at the five people in the field, including Chen Chuan, and said, "If no one backs out, the assessment will begin now."
All five of them stood there with solemn expressions, not moving an inch.
Of course, no one would back out. Those who made it this far might not be the most outstanding, but they all had a certain level of skill and confidence in themselves.
Moreover, participating in the training assessment would be a significant addition to their resumes. Even if they didn't pass, making it this far was already a testament to their abilities, surpassing many other students.
Chen Bitong waited for a moment, and seeing that no one spoke up, he nodded and said, "Then let's begin."
As he spoke, Chen Chuan noticed the surroundings gradually dissolving, transforming into a vast wilderness.
He scanned the area and found himself standing on a muddy plain with almost no tall vegetation. There were plenty of low-lying scattered shrubs, and he could see quite far in all directions.
Chen Chuan had experienced various scenarios during his training, but this type of open terrain was rare. It seemed that this assessment would be quite different.
Chen Bitong stood not too far in front of him and said, "Chen Captain, you are different from the others. You were in the first batch to enter the training program and also the one who persisted until the end. Therefore, my assessment for you will be more stringent.
I will send you into a simulation zone, and you won't know what will appear beforehand.
Some things you will have encountered during your training, and some you have never faced. I will score you based on the choices you make and the creatures you eliminate.
As I mentioned before, and as a reminder, the Defense Department is monitoring this simulation. I hope you perform well.
Due to the high degree of realism in this simulation, it may cause you some harm. So, if you want to give up halfway, just announce it, and that will be considered a withdrawal."
Chen Chuan responded seriously, "I understand, Teacher Chen."
"Then let's begin," Chen Bitong turned and looked in a particular direction, "Follow that direction, and don't stop until the simulation ends."
After saying this, his figure disappeared.
Chen Chuan glanced forward and followed the soft, sticky mud ahead.
At this moment, golden light illuminated the wet and winding mud, which was mixed with various plants, scattered mud clumps, and pebbles, resembling an overturned palette.
After taking only a few steps, he suddenly noticed countless black dots in the distance, accompanied by a buzzing sound. A large swarm of ferocious birds was approaching his location.
He took a quick glance and understood the situation. No wonder they had chosen this open area for the assessment. The muddy ground would make it difficult for him to escape, forcing him to stay and deal with these creatures if he didn't want to admit defeat.
Time to give it a try.
He thrust his Snow Lord Sword into the mud, and with a 'clang', the blade slid out of its sheath, reflecting a sharp, cold light under the sunlight.
Half an hour later...
Gu Haiting and two other students emerged from the training ground and headed to the outside waiting area.
This assessment was indeed challenging, and they could only endure for so long.
Gu Haiting sat down on the sofa and asked the waiter to pour him a cup of tea, which he sipped leisurely.
Although he had come out earlier than expected, he didn't feel too bad about it. He had come here not only to learn but also to communicate with Chen Chuan.
Both of his goals were going well. He had reached an agreement with Chen Chuan, and he had made it to the final assessment of the training.
He glanced towards the training ground and noticed that only Yu Lie and Chen Chuan were still inside.
It was hard to tell who would be the last one standing.
Although Chen Chuan's abilities were stronger than Yu Lie's, from the conversation between the two students, it was clear that the assessment content was tailored to each individual, making it difficult to predict the outcome.
As he waited, two hours passed by in a flash.
Gu Haiting was surprised. This had already exceeded the daily simulation time. The city government must have allocated additional resources for this assessment.
It seemed they were taking it very seriously.
After a while, Yu Lie walked out, and after scanning the room and noticing that Chen Chuan wasn't among those present, he clicked his tongue and sat down to wait.
Inside the simulation, Chen Chuan continued to forge ahead. Along the way, he relentlessly eliminated various ferocious creatures that attacked him.
The terrain changed multiple times, each time increasing the difficulty.
By now, he felt that he had already exceeded the normal time limit, but there was no sign of stopping.
Suddenly, tiny insects floated by his side, but he didn't ignore them. Instead, he turned his gaze and observed them closely.
The creatures in the fusion territory seemed to have no clear growth boundaries. Within the group, there were always some individuals with seemingly infinite growth potential.
Those massive creatures, their origins were unclear. They might have started as small creatures that could be easily crushed.
After numerous transformations, it's highly likely that one could end up with an unimaginable form.
This was especially evident in the simulated scenario, where any object he encountered might undergo unpredictable metamorphosis. Before arriving, he had already experienced this at least twice.
Some things, though not directly subject to transformation, could still attract a swarm of similar creatures with the slightest disturbance. Therefore, he couldn't afford to let down his guard for a moment, always vigilant of sudden changes in his surroundings.
According to Chen Bitong's usual saying, the true Fusion Ground might not be as intense, but if one ventured into uncharted territories, the danger could be just as formidable as what lay before him.
As he continued forward, he suddenly felt a slight tremor in the ground and immediately stood still. About twenty meters ahead, a patch of ground bulged upward.
He fixed his gaze on that spot, anticipating something big.
With a loud boom, the earth shattered, and a giant armored bug with disheveled bristles on its body emerged from underground.
Its entire body was a dark gray, and eight robust limbs supported its heavy frame. Transparent membrane wings were firmly attached to its sides, and its body length was about four meters. Beneath its cold compound eyes was a massive pincer-like mouthpart.
As it appeared, the surrounding soil stirred, and more similar small bugs emerged. As far as the eye could see, similar movements were occurring within a few kilometers.
In the distance, a giant bug stood out, its outer shell as hard as stone.
He hadn't seen this type of creature before, but he could tell it was a Bug Sovereign, an alien form that had metamorphosed from within its swarm.
Based on resource and time estimates, this might be the last assessment point.
He knew nothing about the attack methods and characteristics of such creatures. If it were a real Fusion Ground, the best strategy would be to retreat, but this was an assessment, and there was no option to evacuate, so he had to face it head-on.
He planted the Snow Lord Sword in the ground, reached into his pocket, and took out a pebble. With a slight pause, he flicked his hand and tossed the pebble towards the bug!
The pebble smashed into the outer shell, shattering into fine fragments, leaving only shallow traces that revealed the hardness of the bug's carapace.
However, this throw wasn't intended to harm the bug but to create collision marks, allowing him to make the simplest judgment and formulate a reasonable tactic.
This method wasn't taught by Chen Bitong; instead, he had summarized it after numerous encounters with various organisms.
At that moment, the small bugs emerged from the muddy ground, flapping their wings and flying towards him, seemingly to give him a direct experience. The plants on the ground were instantly devoured as these bugs passed by.
This type of swarm was the most challenging to deal with, not only because of the presence of large Bug Sovereigns but also due to the countless individuals. A single misstep in dealing with them could result in failure.
Chen Chuan's eyes were calm, and he crossed his arms, his essence blood surging, tensing his mutated body.
With a whoosh, the bug swarm swarmed towards him, covering him entirely within a few breaths, leaving only a vague human-like silhouette visible.
More bugs continued to surge forward, quickly forming a thick bug ball that kept expanding.
As more bugs arrived, the later ones couldn't cling on and almost fell off. Suddenly, a vibration emanated from within the ball.
It was as if a ripple spread, and then the constantly crawling bugs abruptly stopped, collapsing like a sandpile, and with a rustle, they all fell, revealing the figure inside.
Chen Chuan brushed off the remaining stray bug corpses from his body.
His eyes shone brightly, and not a scratch could be found on his body. His hat and protective gear also remained intact.
This was a fully simulated reality, so if he wasn't bitten here, it meant the same would apply in the real world.
This method of attracting the bug swarm and then killing them with a powerful force was taught to him by Chen Bitong.
Killing the bugs one by one was inefficient and exhausting, so gathering them and then eliminating them with concentrated force was the most effective approach, provided the fighter could withstand the onslaught.
If not handled well, the Central Explosion could literally mean an explosion of the center.
However, at that moment, he saw the Bug Sovereign assume a posture, its membrane wings spreading out on both sides, while the membrane flaps on its chest and abdomen opened and trembled violently.
Simultaneously, he felt an intense sense of danger, as if invisible waves were reaching him, and for a moment, it seemed like countless tiny needles were piercing his body, causing not only his surface but also his internal organs and mutated body to tremble, as if being torn apart.
The small bugs that had gathered nearby started falling in clusters, eventually forming a vast fan-shaped area, where layers of bug corpses piled up several fingers thick.
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(End of Chapter)
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