Without a doubt, Blade Peak was a harsh and barren place. There were no beautiful sceneries here, nor were there any mines that could be traded for gold or silver. However, this steep terrain, sculpted by the uncanny workmanship of nature, could easily evoke a wanton and heroic feeling in the hearts of men. There was no better place than this to be the examination venue for the warrior academy.
Even the senior students who had been here three times and gone through three exams felt a sense of bravery and pride when they saw the scenery of Blade Peak Mountain, not to mention the first-year students who were here for the first time. They were actually very excited?
The Warrior Academy's final examination was also known as the Trial of Blade Peak. Students from all four years would be gathered here and spend ten days here. They would complete various tasks and questions and be graded according to their performance. Students from different years would face different problems, but there was one problem that all of them had to face together — survival.
They were allowed to bring any equipment, weapons, and props, including daily necessities such as tents and bedding. However, they were not allowed to bring any consumables, be it water, food, or medicine that was necessary in such a harsh environment. They could only rely on their wisdom and courage to obtain the necessary resources from nature.
Survival in the wild could be regarded as the first question in the exam, and it was also the most basic question. Students who could not complete it would be directly rated as unqualified, and their precious credits would be gone.
However, even the most basic question was not easy to complete. As the saying went, barren mountains and unruly rivers produce unruly people. Since this place was already so dangerous, one could imagine how vicious the creatures here were. Trying to get food from them was tantamount to snatching food from a tiger's mouth.
However, in the past ten years, no students had died here. At most, they had suffered some injuries. This was partly because the professors' security was very good. On the other hand, the students had adapted to this kind of examination and had summarized a series of examination experiences.
Therefore, after the students enjoyed the local natural scenery, the first thing they did was to look for a team. Then, all kinds of shouts rang out in the field.
"Second year strength team of five, missing a shield. Someone with experience. First years, scram!"
"First year self-improvement team, reasonable configuration, girls, violent damage …"
"Fourth year three-person speed team, a girl who can cook, a high-credit boss will help you complete the mission in minutes to earn credits, only girls! Deaf won't answer … "
"Multiple years team, no age limit. Choose alchemy, herbalism, archery, and melee combat."
To survive in this place for ten days and complete all kinds of examination tasks, unless one was extremely strong, it was best to form a team with like-minded students or hug the thighs of powerful students. As long as one could successfully hug a strong thigh, one would basically be able to pass the examination.
For example, Attie the Kitty the Cat Maid, who had graduated from the Warrior Academy and participated in the Trial of Blade Peak four times. She was not a cute character in this kind of trial, but she was a strong and powerful thigh! The War God's Sword was invincible. She had carried countless incompetent teammates in the past four years. The reason why she was able to rank so high in the university's popularity rankings was not only because she was beautiful and had a good figure, but also because of this.
At first, Baiyi had objected to this method. It was too easy for the students to pass the examination. On the other hand, Hitman Walker's side persisted. He believed that teamwork was a very important part of the plan, and that it was necessary to persist. Besides, every student that entered university was a genius that had been carefully selected. They had their own reservations and pride, and they would not willingly cling to someone else's coattails. People like that would never have the chance to enter university.
As for the sponsored students … they had spent a lot of money on them, so it was not a big deal to bring them along, was it? At the same time, they would also learn about the fickleness of human nature, which was a form of education.
In the end, this pattern was used, which led to the scene before them. Some of the students who had yet to form a team were running back and forth, trying to find a place to join in, while some of the students who had already formed a team sat in groups of three to five and watched coldly from the sidelines.
The few Northerners who had come from the Northern Land were even further away. Although they had been in Da Xue for two years, due to time constraints and other reasons, they were not scheduled to participate in the Trial of Blade Peak. This was their first time participating in the Trial of Blade Peak. Everyone's face was beaming with excitement. Perhaps it was because the Trial of Blade Peak was very popular among the Northerners, and they were already used to it.
Ten Northerners were divided into two groups, and they surrounded the bald leader.
"Hmph! Look at these Southerners! They don't even know how to prepare for this! They're only looking for a team now that the exam is about to begin! What a joke! "One of the Northerners sneered as he looked at the other students who were running around like headless flies.
"According to the rules here, the final exam is still based on the individual's completion of the mission. Everyone's mission is different, so the team itself is not that important. The bald leader said coldly. In his hand was a book titled "The Encyclopedia of the Trial of Blade Peak Experience".
Speaking of which, they had not had much contact with the Southerners, so they had only heard about the Trial of Blade Peak. They did not know the specifics of the trial, but on the day of the mission, they were lucky enough to find a lot of good stuff in the student market.
Da Xue did not forbid students from trading with each other. In fact, they were allowed to set up stalls around the student dormitories. However, the stalls were not very popular. Most of the stalls were trading equipment and toys, such as the popular card drawing game. As the exam was about to begin, the student market became more lively. All sorts of exam related items such as revision materials, previous year's exam questions, equipment and items that might be used during the exam were all displayed. Most of these items were made by the students themselves, especially those from the Engineering Faculty, Blacksmithing Faculty, and Alchemy Faculty.
Coincidentally, the bald leader had bought the book from the market for 20 gold coins. After reading through it carefully, he finally understood what the Trial of Blade Peak was all about. He quickly ordered his men to purchase tents and other survival tools, so that they could be fully prepared for the exam. The bald leader could not help but sigh in his heart. He had really picked up a treasure.
Little did he know that the Business Faculty student who sold him the book also thought that he had picked up a treasure. A book that normally sold for only a few silver coins was worth as much as 20 gold coins from the Northerners! This would definitely earn him a considerable amount of points! The students from the Engineering Faculty and Blacksmithing Faculty were also very happy. The Northerners were not prepared for the exam, so they had rushed to purchase all sorts of equipment and equipment. Their prices were extremely high, and they had played the role of a fat sheep.
"According to what it says, in this exam, in addition to some tasks that will allow you to pass, there are also some secondary tasks that will give you extra points. Those are used to determine the final score. Our goal is to complete all of the tasks! Let's show these Southerners the power of a Northern man! "The bald leader said confidently.
"The leader is right! We've prepared so well this time, there's no reason we can't get first place! " Another Northerner chimed in. "Let me show you what I've bought. It's an iron pot that can be used to heat food!" He then took out a small item from his storage pouch that looked like a rice cooker from Earth.
"Oh? Were they made by those engineers? "the bald leader asked with interest.
"That's right! With this, we don't have to worry about hot food anymore, "the student said proudly. "They can even provide us with hot water when we need it. That's a rare luxury in the wilderness."
"Looks like it's some good stuff! Engineering is really a huge field of knowledge … "The bald leader lamented from the bottom of his heart.
"But it's a little expensive. I had to pay 30 gold coins. That's all my pocket money for a year," the student added with a pained look on his face.
"Haha, it looks like you're getting the short end of the stick. Come, look at what I've bought — a tent that can adjust the internal temperature! With this, we don't have to worry about the cold anymore. And it only costs 15 gold coins. What a steal! You've always said that the Southerners are cunning, but not everyone knows how to do business! "A voice chimed in from the side.
"Hmph! These Southerners have to prepare so many things for a test like this. They're like flowers in a greenhouse. I'd advise you not to learn from them and just enjoy yourselves! " Another voice said righteously. The last item he bought was a military shovel from the School of Blacksmiths, and it cost him only one gold coin.
While the Northerners were busy complaining about the Southerners, the Hitman Walker decided that it was about time. "Everyone, quiet down. We're going to announce the mission."
The students who had been making noise a moment ago quieted down and gathered in front of the Hitman Walker.
"Very well. Come up and draw your lots. Good luck," the Hitman Walker said. As the Hitman Walker spoke, the teachers behind him took out a few wooden boxes. Inside the boxes were cloth bags filled with metal plates. Each grade had a different level of difficulty, and the metal plates in the bags were engraved with various tasks that the teachers had to complete.
Soon, the students had drawn their own bags, but before they could check their missions, the Hitman Walker said, "Now, the test begins!"
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