130: Chapter 130 Final Exam, Team Up

The cheers had not yet fully faded from the Martial Arts Field when the teacher in charge of the exhibition walked onto the stage. Holding a document with a gilded cover, the teacher cleared their throat and spoke.

Students, the exhibition of strength has concluded. Next, I will announce the final exam arrangements for each grade. The assessment content varies by grade, so please listen carefully.

The venue instantly quieted down, and everyone's eyes were fixed on the stage.

After all, the final exam was directly related to this semester's evaluation; no one dared to take it lightly.

Zhang Wen also stopped talking to Ding Siyi and looked up at the teacher.

The teacher first read out the assessment content for the third and second years.

The third-year assessment is 'Secret Realm Resource Competition.' Teams must enter the Falling Star Secret Realm and obtain a specified quantity of Star Marrow Stones within the allotted time. The top ten teams will receive additional Cultivation Technique rewards.

The second-year assessment is 'Yao Beast Clearing.' You will head to the Green Wind Forest to eliminate rampaging Yao Beasts in designated areas. Scoring will be based on the number cleared and efficiency of completion.

Discussions broke out among the audience as the grades were announced. Most third-year students looked grave, while the second-year students could hardly hide their excitement.

Once the murmurs died down, the teacher looked toward the first-year New Students in the audience and raised their voice slightly.

The first-year assessment content is—Team Exploration!

All first-year New Students must form four-person teams and head to 'Mist Shadow Valley' to complete basic exploration tasks. Detailed task guidelines will be distributed to each class group tomorrow.

Mist Shadow Valley?

Ding Siyi, beside Zhang Wen, muttered softly.

I heard from a senior before that that place is shrouded in thick fog all year round. The Yao Beasts inside are mostly of the Forming Realm and Subtle Realm, and it hides quite a few natural Formations. It really tests team coordination.

Zhang Wen nodded, already beginning to calculate the matter of team Formation in his mind.

Ding Siyi definitely counts as one. I can handle the front line myself, but I'm still missing a support and an assassin.

As soon as the thought finished, Zhang Wen already had candidates in mind.

At this moment, Principal Gongsun on the viewing platform slowly stood up. His gaze swept over all the first-year New Students below, and he spoke in a deep voice.

Although Mist Shadow Valley carries no lethal risks, it is your first time facing a wild environment in a team format.

Remember, the focus of this assessment is not speed, but team collaboration and adaptability.

More importantly, our school has a death quota every semester, so you must be cautious!

As soon as these words were spoken, all the New Students fell into a panic. Although they had vaguely heard related rumors before, they had never thought they were actually true.

Before everyone could recover, the teacher added.

A reminder to everyone: the deadline for team Formation is 6:00 PM this Friday. Students who have not formed a team by then will have teammates randomly assigned by the academy.

Zhang Wen and Ding Siyi exchanged a glance, their intention to team up clear and understood.

Have you thought about which teammates to look for? Ding Siyi asked with concern.

Zhang Wen nodded and walked straight in one direction. When he spoke, his tone was firm: Li Menger, do you want to join our team?

The first person he thought of was Li Menger, who possessed the Soul Dream Whisper talent—this talent could act as support, and its powerful Mental Energy could also be used for detection, making it a two-for-one deal.

Li Menger was clearly a bit surprised; she hadn't expected Zhang Wen to invite her proactively. However, thinking of the strength he had previously displayed, she nodded and agreed immediately.

Who should I look for next?

Zhang Wen pondered for a moment, then turned his steps toward an inconspicuous figure in the corner and asked softly, Hello, may I ask if you are Han Xu?

The boy who was called out was clearly a bit flustered and responded stammeringly, Uh... I, I am.

Are you considering joining our team? Zhang Wen's tone was gentle, with a harmless smile on his face.

Looking at the two people in front of him, Han Xu's eyes were full of disbelief, and his voice carried timidity: I... can I? I only have an A-Rank talent...

There are no useless talents, only useless people.

Zhang Wen interrupted him, his eyes brightening. His tone was serious, Your Dead Object Aura talent is perfect for our team.

Faced with such sincere anticipation from Zhang Wen, the naturally introverted Han Xu did not hesitate much and quickly agreed.

Zhang Wen smiled immediately: With you here, our team can be considered truly perfect.

Ding Siyi, who was on the side, also stepped forward with a smile and nodded to the two: We will be fighting together for the next few days. I look forward to working with you.

Li Menger and Han Xu nodded in response, with smiles hidden in their eyes: Let's look forward to working together.

The four-person team was thus formed. Looking at his companions beside him and thinking about the upcoming Mist Shadow Valley assessment, Zhang Wen felt no nervousness at all; instead, he had a bit of eager anticipation.

As soon as the team was formed, Zhao Ya came over, looking envious: Zhang Wen, your team's composition is too top-tier!

With Siyi's damage output, Menger's Mental Energy support, and little brother Han Xu's unsolvable stealth, plus your strength, you are definitely the strongest team among the first years!

Zhang Wen smiled: Your strength isn't bad either. Have you found your last teammate?

Just as they were talking, the teacher in charge of the assessment suddenly tapped the microphone on the stage.

All first-year New Students who have confirmed their teams, gather at the Martial Arts Field tomorrow morning at eight o'clock to collect the Mist Shadow Valley map and task manual, and to apply for pre-battle supplies.

Each person can use their student ID to collect three healing pills, two detox pills, and one emergency signal talisman. Special requirements can be reported separately.

Everyone hurriedly noted the time, and Zhang Wen turned to look at his teammates.

How about we meet up tonight? Let's go over the situation in Mist Shadow Valley and assign our respective duties.

The three of them nodded in agreement, and Ding Siyi added: I'll go check for information this afternoon. I think we need to get well acquainted with the situation in Mist Shadow Valley in advance.

Zhang Wen agreed, Also, please report your talent situations again.

Li Menger nodded gently: No problem. My talent can cover a range of one hundred meters. As long as a Yao Beast approaches, I can give an early warning.

Han Xu spoke somewhat reservedly: My Dead Object Aura talent can hide my own aura; even a Domain Realm powerhouse would find it difficult to detect.

Zhang Wen's eyes lit up: This is even more perfect! I'll be responsible for frontal Breakthroughs and defense. Siyi, you focus on damage output. Menger and Han Xu, you will be responsible for flank support and containment.

After we collect our supplies tomorrow, let's practice our coordination to ensure there are no slip-ups during the assessment.

That night, the four of them sat around a table at a restaurant outside Zhang Wen's school, with a sketch of Mist Shadow Valley drawn on the spot spread out on the table.

Ding Siyi pointed to the areas marked on the map: According to the data, Mist Shadow Valley is divided into the outer perimeter, the middle circle, and the core area.

The assessment tasks are mainly concentrated in the outer perimeter and the middle circle. The Yao Beast Rank in the core area is too high, and the teachers do not recommend entering.

But some seniors say that Mist Spirit Stones occasionally appear on the edge of the core area, which can enhance Mental Energy. If there's an opportunity, we can try our luck.

Li Menger's fingertips suddenly glowed with a Shimmer, and she said softly, I just tried to use my talent to simulate the environment of Mist Shadow Valley. Vision will be greatly affected.

Han Xu also added, Although vision is affected, my stealth effect will be greatly enhanced, which will have an unexpected effect.

Zhang Wen summarized everyone's information and marked the key points.

When we practice our coordination tomorrow, we will focus on our response to being ambushed.

I will control the field, Siyi will provide containment, Menger will be responsible for early warnings, and Han Xu will hide his position and find good opportunities, striving to resolve small-scale ambushes within ten seconds.