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Chapter 80: The Undisputed First
Chapter 80: The Undisputed First
After a relentless pursuit and the successive elimination of over twenty fleeing Moon Demon Wolves, Lin Lan Yue and Wu Dongdong finally returned.
"Li Yuan, you're incredible!" Wu Dongdong exclaimed in awe, circling around the massive corpse of the Moon Demon Wolf King, which had ceased struggling, "This Moon Demon Wolf King should be a Level 12."
"I thought you'd need our help," Wu Dongdong said, revealing his white teeth. "I didn't expect you to kill it while being surrounded by the wolf pack. You're even more formidable than I imagined."
"Just luck," Li Yuan replied with a smile.
"Are you okay? Any injuries?" Lin Lan Yue crouched beside Li Yuan, her eyes scanning his bloodstained body, a hint of concern in her gaze.
"This blood is from the Moon Demon Wolves," Li Yuan said, shaking his head with a smile. "I'm just a bit exhausted."
For a moment, their faces were uncomfortably close.
"If you two hadn't come, I might have needed to help, I might have had to call for reinforcements," Li Yuan casually changed the subject.
"We just happened to be there," Lin Lan Yue smiled, rising to her feet.
Seeing that Li Yuan was indeed unharmed, she felt relieved.
"Hey, Li Yuan."
"I really think you're lucky. To encounter the Wolf King and kill it..." Wu Dongdong sighed softly, "I can't catch up to your score. Two million Blue Star Coins gone. This time, you made a fortune. I'll treat you to a good meal when we get back."
"Is that so?" Li Yuan smiled, glancing at the score rankings on his positioning bracelet:
First: Li Yuan, 188 points
Second: Wu Dongdong, 129 points
Third: Lin Lan Yue, 94 points
Fourth: Wang Yu, 76 points
Fifth: Tian Dazhuang, 66 points
...
Initially, Li Yuan's score was only slightly higher than Wu Dongdong's by a dozen points.
But after this battle, he had far surpassed his friend.
The key was the final Wolf King, whose Life Level exceeded 12.0, earning Li Yuan a full 50 points.
"Miss Lin, do you still want to hunt for Moon Demon Wolves?" Wu Dongdong turned to Lin Lan Yue.
"Li Yuan is a bit exhausted, so I'll stay here with him," Lin Lan Yue replied. "Let's hope no more wolf packs appear."
"No need," Li Yuan said. "I'll rest for a while, but I can still fight at half my strength. You two continue your practical trial."
"Li Yuan, it's not just about keeping you company," Lin Lan Yue laughed. "After fighting for over six hours, we're tired too."
"And with only half an hour left before the assessment ends, do you think our rankings will drop out of the top ten?"
"Being in the top ten doesn't make a difference in rewards," Lin Lan Yue said earnestly.
Li Yuan was speechless, unable to argue.
"Alright, then."
"I'll listen to you, sis," Wu Dongdong shrugged, planting his spear firmly into the ground and sitting down. "Since I can't surpass Li Yuan, let's wait together for the assessment to end."
The three of them remained in their original positions.
Li Yuan rested while observing his Divine Palace panel:
[Life Level: 8.9 (Unranked)]
Physical Fitness Index: 93 (Comprehensive measurement of explosive power, endurance, speed, physique, mental strength, etc.)
Fist Power: 991 kg
Speed: 19.9 m/s
Mental Strength: 15.1
Spiritual Awakening Level: 12.8% (Current limit 20%, can guide Essence Energy Infusion once)
Physical Cultivation Method: Stone Cultivation Method
Mental Cultivation Method: Great Sunstar Scripture
Martial Arts Skills: Gun Technique (4th Stage 4%), Body Technique (4th Stage 4%), Fist Technique (4th Stage 7%)
[Note: At 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, and 125% Spiritual Awakening, you will gradually receive Spiritual Guidance.]
...
The six-hour practical assessment, especially the intense battle with the Moon Demon Wolf King, pushed Li Yuan's Body Technique to the 4th Stage, signifying his comprehensive advancement in Martial Arts Skills.
Both his Gun Technique and Fist Technique showed slight improvements.
However, what intrigued Li Yuan the most was his Spiritual Awakening Level: "At 10%, can I guide Essence Energy into my body?"
This change was something he had never considered before.
At this moment, as he calmed his mind, Li Yuan vaguely sensed a transformation within his Mind Palace, waiting to be discovered.
"I'll try it out after the assessment," Li Yuan thought to himself.
Half an hour later:
"Beep~" "Beep~" The positioning bracelets of the three vibrated slightly, signaling the end of the practical assessment.
"Second, second!"
Wu Dongdong shouted with a laugh, "Miss Lin, wait till I buy a flying motorcycle and take you for a ride."
"Okay, I'll wait," Lin Lan Yue smiled.
Li Yuan smiled, watching this scene unfold. A flying motorcycle? It seemed like a luxury for him.
Eight minutes passed.
"Boom!"
A small flying vehicle descended rapidly, its cabin door opening to quickly accommodate Li Yuan, Lin Lan Yue, and the others, heading towards the War Fortress.
...
The flying vehicle soon arrived at the metal plaza outside the War Fortress, where dozens of other vehicles had already landed.
Students were disembarking from the vehicles.
Li Yuan, Lin Lan Yue, and the others, armed with their weapons, also stepped out.
"Miss Lin, Li Yuan, look over there," Wu Dongdong suddenly pointed into the distance.
A row of stretchers covered in white cloth came into view.
"Bodies?" Li Yuan's pupils contracted slightly, his heart stirred.
Eight stretchers meant eight bodies.
Although they knew the practical assessment had a 'death rate', seeing the corpses firsthand left a deeper impression.
Companions who were lively in the morning had become cold corpses by the afternoon? Li Yuan, still only seventeen, found his joy over winning the practical assessment somewhat dampened.
"The practical assessment was just a battle against weaker Star Realm creatures, and the danger was manageable. But even so, there were deaths," Li Yuan sighed inwardly. "What about the future?"
"Will I also die on the battlefield someday?" The thought made Li Yuan unconsciously tighten his grip on his spear.
Strength!
He needed greater strength to ensure his survival.
...
"Li Yuan, wait, a military base officer might specifically look for you," Lin Lan Yue whispered.
"Me?" Li Yuan was puzzled.
"Yes," Lin Lan Yue spoke softly, her voice audible only to Li Yuan, "If they make reasonable requests, agree to them first and secure the benefits."
"Benefits?" Li Yuan grew more confused. What benefits other than the 2 million Blue Star Coins?
But with others around, Li Yuan couldn't ask more. The two followed the group, moving towards the distant location.
"Look, Li Yuan's here!"
"The practical assessment winner!"
(End of Chapter)"188 points, really tough. He must have killed over a hundred Moon Demon Wolves on his own."
"He's amazing." Many students noticed Li Yuan walking over, their eyes filled with admiration.
In terms of fame, Li Yuan was already well-known. After this combat assessment, he secured the top spot with a landslide, making him even more famous.
Many watched as Li Yuan’s score kept climbing, especially in the last hour, when it skyrocketed.
The score represented the number of enemies killed!
What did that mean? In the last hour, Li Yuan probably faced a Moon Demon Wolf pack and made it through unscathed.
Naturally, everyone was convinced of his prowess.
"Li Yuan is so amazing! If I were as awesome as him, I could pee on my dad's head, and he'd say I did a good job."
"I used all my strength to kill just five, and almost got injured. He killed over 180!!"
"Don't even talk about it. I was so unlucky. I killed eight, but in the last ten minutes, I encountered a wolf pack... My score dropped to just 4. Damn! I failed the combat assessment!"
"Still, Li Yuan is tough. Wu Dongdong, who followed him, is also tough."
"The pretty girl by Li Yuan's side, is that Lin Lan Yue? She’s third, with a higher score than Wang Yu."
Compared to Li Yuan and Wu Dongdong, Lin Lan Yue was less famous, but her beauty added to her appeal.
In the bustling crowd,
"Li Yuan, you're amazing."
Gu Qianghan suddenly rushed over from a distance, delivering a heavy punch to Li Yuan’s chest, his excitement barely contained, "You actually beat Wu Dongdong! Not even that female tyrannosaurus could do it! No wonder you’re my brother!"
Li Yuan was taken aback, nudging his mouth and giving Gu Qianghan a meaningful look.
Lin Lan Yue nearby smiled strangely.
"What?" Gu Qianghan was still confused.
"Gu! Qiang! Han!" Wu Dongdong darted out from behind Li Yuan, his face contorted with anger, his small eyes wide like bells.
"Damn, Dongdong, you're here?" Gu Qianghan’s eyes nearly popped out, and he turned to run.
"Thud~"
He was directly tackled to the ground by Wu Dongdong, who struggled and shouted, "Sis, Li Yuan, save me."
Li Yuan and Lin Lan Yue exchanged a smile and strode forward.
...
Ten minutes later.
Nearly a thousand students, whether they passed the assessment or not, gathered on the square.
Their gazes were fixed on the platform.
"First, I hope all students will observe a minute of silence for the eight classmates who fell in battle." Officer Ji, the tall and slender officer, scanned the crowd and said slowly.
All the students' eyes dimmed.
Silence reigned.
For a full minute, the vast square was filled only with the sound of the wind.
"Opportunities for practical combat training are few." Officer Ji continued, "If you step onto the battlefield in the future, it will be ten, a hundred times more dangerous than today."
"I hope, after returning, you will reflect on today’s experience, train harder, and reduce future sacrifices."
"I also wish everyone to achieve the status of an Origin Martial Artist soon and truly become the sharp edge of human civilization!"
"Secondly, I congratulate the 293 students who successfully passed the combat assessment." Officer Ji said, "Finally, I especially commend Li Yuan, Wu Dongdong, Lin Lan Yue, and nine other students."
All the students listened intently.
Pausing for a moment, Officer Ji continued, "Especially Li Yuan, who, alone, successfully killed a Level 12 Wolf King while surrounded by a Moon Demon Wolf pack. He is the only one in the entire assessment to achieve this, and he is specially commended."
Instantly, a wave of exclamations filled the air.
Even though many had guessed from Li Yuan’s soaring score, the confirmation still left them in awe.
A Level 12 Star Realm Creature!
Most students knew that Li Yuan’s physical condition wasn’t overly impressive.
"Li Yuan, this time you’ve really made a name for yourself, outshining Tian Dazhuang and the female tyrannosaurus." Gu Qianghan, with a bruised nose and swollen face, muttered softly.
"Lower your voice, or you’ll get another beating." Li Yuan smiled.
Gu Qianghan instinctively shrunk his neck.
"Fame?" Li Yuan mused inwardly, not caring about it.
He was just thinking, when would the 2 million Blue Star Coins reward be issued?
Safety first!
...
The ceremony ended, and all students boarded the vehicles in order, preparing to return.
Li Yuan and Tian Dazhuang, however, were invited by two officers into a meeting room in a small building beside the square.
"Just me and Tian Dazhuang?" Li Yuan thought, recalling Lin Lan Yue’s warning.
"Li Yuan, you go into this room," the guiding officer smiled. "Tian Dazhuang, your room is next door."
Li Yuan nodded, not worried.
Entering the room,
Li Yuan immediately saw the tall, slender officer who had just spoken, sitting inside.
"Li Yuan, hello, I am Officer Ji, the head of this war fortress base." Officer Ji smiled. "Congratulations on securing the top spot in the combat assessment."
"Please, take a seat."
"Head of the base?" Li Yuan was slightly surprised.
According to the video Lin Lan Yue provided, this was the only war fortress in the entire Star Realm.
In other words, the person in front of him was the head of the entire Moon Demon Star Realm?
His authority was undoubtedly immense!
"Senior Ji, hello." Li Yuan sat down respectfully.
Among martial artists, those who are strong and older can be respectfully addressed as "senior."
"Do you know why we didn’t call Wu dongdong?" Officer Ji asked, smiling.
Li Yuan shook his head.
Not only did they not call Wu Dongdong, but it seemed Wang Yu wasn’t called either.
"I reviewed your profile. The Youth Hero-title is very rare, and you are highly commendable for your sense of justice and combat skills," Officer Ji said. "Would you be willing to join our military?"
"Our military especially appreciates talented combatants like you, who have a strong sense of justice." Officer Ji smiled warmly. "In my eyes, you are the absolute top among the thousand students! Wu Dong dong and the others are far behind you."
Li Yuan was taken aback.
The absolute top? They have such high expectations of him?
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In the adjacent room,
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