91: A good game of chess
Oh my goodness, there’s actually a move like this? To have a full-map broadcast, how am I supposed to play now!
Li Wen couldn’t help but complain loudly.
But on second thought, doing this was also to ensure the fairness of the competition.
After all, for those contestants with lower scores, this message wouldn’t cause them too much psychological pressure;
However, for those with higher scores, this information would be crucial.
You see, the results of this practical assessment weren’t simply judged by high or low scores like a written exam, but rather calculated based on the percentage of the final ranking.
Precisely because of this, this sudden full-map broadcast wasn't just surprising; it directly led to a drastic change in the entire atmosphere.
Looking at the live stream, the original vibe instantly did a 180-degree turn, and the comment section below became a massive “face-changing” scene.
Netizen A excitedly commented: “Hey, brothers, who was it before that said our Tainan region’s seed contestants loved to show off and act pretentious?”
“Open your eyes and look closely, that’s real strength! What’s an instant kill? This is a living example!”
Netizen B: “Exactly, exactly! I was just casually watching the show, but now I’ve been completely won over by ‘Green Poop’! King of Pretenders is mighty andDomineering, incredibly awesome!”
The mindsets of the other contestants also underwent some subtle, inexpressible changes at this moment.
They secretly wondered whether they should emulate that audacious person and try to meticulously plan how to gain valuable points from the examiners.
Meanwhile, Qi Ling—the young examiner who had successfully logged in at the other end of the examination hall—couldn’t help but mutter under his breath.
“This guy really is as unreliable as expected! To stumble and fall so quickly.”
While mumbling, he subconsciously reached out and gently stroked his chin, memories constantly flashing back in his mind.
Suddenly, a thought came to him; he remembered that someone had specifically instructed him to take extra care of and support this examinee named Li Wen.
However, Qi Ling merely pursed his lips dismissively, muttering to himself: “Anyway, as long as he doesn’t actively seek me out, I’m too lazy to bother with him.”
“But if this kid doesn’t know what’s good for him, doesn’t know when to advance or retreat, and insists on provoking me, then don’t blame me for being impolite!”
...In a relatively primitive and vast forest, dense branches and leaves covered the sky, forming a natural green maze.
It was quiet and mysterious, as if isolated from the world. To spot the contestants in such an environment, even advanced surveillance equipment with mechanical eyes would need to search from extremely tricky, unimaginable angles to catch a glimpse of their fleeting presence.
Around three or four in the afternoon, the sun still hung high in the sky, emitting dazzling light. The scorching rays pierced through the narrow gaps between layers of leaves, shining directly into Li Wen’s eyes like golden arrows.
Even though he tried to squint, the intense light still made him uncomfortable, so he had no choice but to raise a hand to block the annoying glare.
After a period of patient waiting, Li Wen realized that his previously formulated “waiting for the rabbit” tactic had completely failed.
Because just a short while ago, that sudden broadcast, like a thunderclap across the sky, completely disrupted his carefully arranged situation.
Since that was the case, continuing to sit idly by was clearly no longer a good strategy. Li Wen gritted his teeth and decided to take the initiative.
However, within these short ten-odd minutes, something unexpected happened—the second contestant to successfully achieve a counter-kill emerged!
“Examinee Feng Jingmo defeated Examiner Li Kuo, earning 1000 points.” When this message reached Li Wen’s ears via broadcast, he couldn’t help but widen his eyes, his face full of surprise.
In his original plan, he should have completed his second successful hunt, and only then would others possibly follow his strategy and actions.
But he never expected that someone would be so audacious, and that the person who first broke the norm was actually a contestant who had traveled with him to the competition!
But Li Wen was not in a hurry; since someone had pulled the “alarm,” he would let the bullet fly for a while longer.
After all, he still had combat power that needed to be digested.
At this moment, within the panel, Qing Yan had finally survived past the age of four.
【Enter Dream Simulator】
【You were born, a 【Little Wind Dragon】, you were born into a happy family of three.】
【One year old, every day your mother would hunt different prey to provide you with nutrition.】 (Note: Mother is not a Dragon Faction pet beast)
【Energy Value + 200】
...【Energy Value + 200】
...【Energy Value + 200】
【Four years old, after being summoned by the clan, your father left you, leaving only your mother to raise you.】
【Energy Value + 100】
...【Energy Value + 100】 × 5
【10 years old, the slight Dragon Faction bloodline within your body finally began to Growth. You felt that you could sometimes unleash speed and strength several times faster than usual.】
【Skill 【Dragon Blood Surge】 learned successfully】
...【20 years old, three Dragon Faction pet beasts whose names you couldn’t identify appeared at your doorstep, claiming to eradicate impure-blooded Dragon Faction members, and intended to eliminate you.】
【Your mother, protecting you with her life, was brutally killed in front of you by the three dragons. Your emotions became uncontrollably enraged, 【Dragon Blood Surge】 developed to its limit, and after exhausting everything, you perished with the opponents.】
【The proficiency of Skill 【Dragon Blood Surge】 has increased to mastery】
【Your life has ended.】
However, this experience was truly too tragic, making it unforgettable.
After completing the 【Enter Dream】, Qing Yan felt as if he was enveloped by an invisible heavy pressure, unable to break free for a long time.
He sat there silently, not saying a word, without the slightest complaint or any superfluous movement; there was only a deathly silence.
The heavy atmosphere seemed to solidify the surrounding air.
Li Wen, noticing Qing Yan’s poor state, walked over and gently offered words of comfort:
“Don’t take it too much to heart, this time it really isn’t your fault, you’ve already done very well.”
However, Qing Yan seemed not to hear him at all; his thoughts had already drifted far away, completely unresponsive to Li Wen’s words.
After a long while, Qing Yan suddenly looked up, his gaze confused as he looked at Li Wen, and asked in a murmuring tone.
“Li Wen, why do you think those three dragons insisted on completely eradicating the mixed-blood Dragon Faction members?”
When these words came from Qing Yan’s mouth, his voice trembled slightly, and the underlying sense of loss was palpable.
Li Wen gazed at Qing Yan quietly, a trace of pity and sympathy welling up in his heart.
He understood the pain and confusion Qing Yan was deeply immersed in at this moment, and that he needed a clear direction to help him recover.