Gao Wu: I grow stronger with each death.

Chapter 75: Just wait until I surpass you!

Upon witnessing this scene, Wang Sheng, who had initially felt excited and anticipating death, couldn't help but feel a sense of melancholy.

Life is only once, and everyone is afraid of that.

But Wang Sheng was numb and insensitive to death, and even craved it; he seemed to have almost forgotten the weight of life.

The choices these two people made are understandable.

After all, not everyone who becomes a martial artist is prepared to sacrifice themselves on the battlefield. Once you die, you're dead, and you lose everything.

soon.

One by one, people chose to give up, and Wang Sheng could see the complexity and resentment in their eyes.

And this is probably just the first step in the brutal assessment.

"A total of 56 people gave up..."

The examiner's cold voice rang out again.

"A wise choice; at least you saved your lives."

Surprisingly, the examiner did not offer any critical remarks.

"So, the remaining 381 people, your foolish decisions will determine that at least thirty of you will lose your lives. Tell me, what are you persisting for?"

The square was completely silent.

But the examiner had no intention of getting an answer anyway, and he continued in his voice:

"The invigilators will now distribute high-tech terminal devices to the candidates. During this time, I will read out the examination content and rules."

As they spoke, some of the examiners began to take action, each holding a high-tech watch that looked incredibly valuable.

It's unlikely that all two million test takers would be provided with this; it's probably unique to this particular test center.

"This terminal device contains a map of the location of this exam, namely the 5D6732 Source Rift, and has divided the area into different threat levels based on the current internal situation."

"The White Zone is a safe zone, your starting point, and also a place where you can pack up and prepare. If any alien beasts invade, the proctors will act as guardians to clear them out in advance."

As they were talking.

An examiner had already placed the terminal watch into Wang Sheng's hand.

Wang Sheng placed it next to the bracelet, and immediately the watch adapted to the size of his wrist, fitting snugly against his wrist.

He tapped the screen, and sure enough, a map divided by color blocks appeared before him in a holographic projection.

"It can't be sprayed; this is truly high-tech."

Compared to the kind of instruments used by the exploration company, it represents a technological gap of four hundred years.

"Aside from the white zones, the danger level on the exam site map increases in the following order: green zones, blue zones, orange zones, red zones, and black zones."

"The longer you persist and explore in different areas, the higher your base score will be."

"Depending on your actions, such as slaying alien beasts, exploring the front lines, rescuing companions or other examinees, completing temporary tasks assigned by the proctors, or collecting resources, any behavior that has positive value on the battlefield will be included in the scoring system, and..."

"The ratings will be included in the real-time leaderboard, which everyone can check at any time."

Upon hearing this, Wang Sheng tapped his watch again, and the map switched to a leaderboard that could be swiped with gestures.

Each person's name is followed by a 0.

Suddenly, a student raised their hand and asked a question:

"Examiner, how are these points calculated? Are they tallied by other invigilators on-site?"

Including the chief examiner, there are only a dozen or so examiners in total, which is simply not enough manpower.

The examiner replied calmly:

"The watches in your hands are equipped with an artificial intelligence system, and any valuable behavior will be monitored in real time and the points will be updated accordingly."

This also answered Wang Sheng's question.

In other words, relatively abstract values ​​such as risking one's life to rescue others, pioneering exploration, and healing comrades will immediately receive positive point rewards, rather than simply being scored by killing enemies.

The evaluation criteria for this system are, of course, based on simulating various behaviors on a real battlefield.

"So it seems that the acquisition of points is not necessarily entirely linked to strength."

Courage, resilience, empathy, leadership, and so on...

All of these are incorporated into the scoring system, which not only selects outstanding students but also qualified comrades.

The examiner's voice continued:

"Everyone needs to reach at least 500 points to pass the exam. Otherwise, like other candidates who give up, those who do not have enough points will lose their chance to go to school."

Even more brutal rules have emerged, essentially forcing test takers to take risks.

But soon, two new rules appeared, which puzzled Wang Sheng.

"Candidates have the autonomy to use their points, and any candidate may award points on a voluntary basis."

"But please note that rewards will be distributed based on the final score ranking in this exam. The higher the ranking, the richer the reward. Giving away points will cause your ranking and rewards to fall behind."

That concludes the basic explanation of the rules.

"The exam will last for one week. From this moment on, you may enter the rift at any time."

The voice just fell.

"Whoosh—"

One figure rushed in faster than anyone else could react.

"Good heavens, who is that? Daring to rush in alone, not in a team?"

Someone exclaimed in surprise.

"You don't even know Wan Xiaolei? He's the top student in his grade at Xinghai Shengwu Middle School. He's a prodigy among prodigies, having once single-handedly defeated all tenth-ranked students in the grade."

"Holy crap! He's Wan Xiaolei?!"

Wang Sheng was also drawn into these conversations, and he soon discovered that Wan Xiaolei, who had rushed in alone, was one of the three prodigies he had sensed.

Just then, another girl lightly touched the ground with her toes and leaped into the crevice.

"It's Pei Weiyang from the Primordial Beginning Dojo! Her father, Pei Moxun, is a Martial Saint!"

"Huh? The Martial Saint's daughter is so young?"

"Pei Moxun had a daughter late in life. When he was 130 years old, his seventeenth wife gave birth to his youngest daughter, Pei Weiyang. It is said that Pei Weiyang is a proud daughter of heaven who is expected to become a martial saint in the future."

Like Wan Xiaolei, Wang Sheng also recognized that it was one of the three prodigies.

The last prodigy, however, did not sneak in alone like the other two, seemingly intending to form a team.

"That's cautious enough."

A myriad of thoughts arose in Wang Sheng's mind.

To be honest, he probably couldn't wait to venture into the Black Zone alone, rack up deaths, and improve his strength.

but......

After some hesitation, Wang Sheng finally looked at Liu Yingwan:

"Yingwan, I have a plan now. Are you willing to trust me?"

Liu Yingwan was very clever. Seeing Wang Sheng's expression, she hesitated for a long time before finally speaking:

Be careful in everything you do, and don't try to be reckless if anything happens.

"Yes, be careful too."

Wang Sheng nodded.

Ning Ruoyin, who was standing to the side, was puzzled by this conversation:

"Hey, what are you guys talking about? What are you secretly plotting? I don't understand."

Wang Sheng smiled slightly:

I won't tell you.

"Hmph! I don't care to hear that. Just wait until I surpass your score after you get in!"

"Superego?"

Wang Sheng stared at the black area on the holographic map on his wrist, his eyes filled with excitement:

"You'll probably never have that chance."