Chapter 153: The Final Exam
Chapter 153: The Final Exam
Chapter 153: The Final Exam
"Entered the weird world? Such a huge building, went to the weird world?"
"Yes, I heard them talking about it. Similar incidents have happened in their country, and their situation was just like ours now."
Ah Jian shook his head, still somewhat uneasy, "Old Zhai, push me to the meeting room, let's hear what they are discussing."
"Okay."
Old Zhai and Ah Jian arrived at the temporary meeting room set up by the Bear Country. At the moment, they were analyzing yesterday's video footage.
The only adventurers still persisting on the exams were Gu Yi and Chris.
The Dragon Country's strategy team had disappeared, and the Lighthouse Country's team had fled in disarray.
Now, the task of analyzing the dungeon had to be handed over to other countries.
Ivan glanced at Old Zhai and Ah Jian, nodded in acknowledgment, and then pointed towards the big screen.
"Everyone has noticed, right? Gu Yi's talent seems to have evolved again. Let's take a look at this footage."
In the footage, Gu Yi secretly obtained the dream fragment from the box, and no one could see where he hid it.
"We all know that a person can only have one kind of talent. Gu Yi has a mental and cognitive type of ability, but now he also possesses a spatial ability.
This is a significant discovery. Your Dragon Country's adventurers are really extraordinary."
"Hmm... Thank you." Ah Jian, sitting in the wheelchair, nodded with a smile. He gestured to Old Zhai with his finger and whispered, "Take me away."
Old Zhai looked up, smiling, and said, "Everyone, we'll be leaving now. Ah Jian is feeling a bit unwell."
"Please, go ahead."
Old Zhai pushed Ah Jian away. When they were alone, Ah Jian suddenly spoke up.
"These old fools really talk in half-truths, they are either foolish or malicious."
"What's wrong?"
"It's possible that Gu Yi didn't unlock a new talent but acquired some kind of item we don't know about. Why didn't they consider the possibility of it being a plot-related item?"
"What do you mean? I didn't quite catch it."
"I mean…"
Suddenly, Ah Jian's mind turned blank. He felt like he was on the verge of realizing something but then quickly forgot it.
"No, what I meant to say is, it might not be a talent, but rather he possesses... possesses..."
"Ah Jian, it must be his talent or ability. If not that, then what?"
"I..."
Ah Jian felt something was wrong.
It's like having a clear and distinct thought or realization, but as you try to express it, your mind suddenly gets clouded. You're aware of what you want to say, but there's an inexplicable force or confusion that derails your train of thought. As a result, you end up saying something entirely different from what you intended.
"Yes, it should be dual talents." Ah Jian said with certainty, "When Gu Yi comes back, we must ask him about it."
"Yes, yes."
...
In the weird world.
The sixth day of the final exam.
Gu Yi climbed out of bed and looked outside.
The void tide outside was more turbulent than ever. Even through the window glass, one could feel its power, enough to devour a person's heart.
Chen Zeyu quietly got up, washed up, and took out a clean school uniform from the closet. He signed his name on it and handed it to Gu Yi.
"Here."
"What's this for?"
"A souvenir," said Chen Zeyu. "Today is the sixth day of the exam. After it's over, whether we succeed or not, we won't have the chance to meet again."
"Honestly, I'd be a bit relieved if that's the case."
Gu Yi took Chen Zeyu's uniform and sneered.
Chen Zeyu didn't explain further. He smiled faintly and left the dormitory.
Gu Yi went to the first-floor hall, had breakfast, and then bought two pens. He left Chen Zeyu's uniform on the bed in the dormitory and didn't bring it with him.
The dormitory supervisor, as usual, stood at the door. "Alright, come up in the order of the list. Chen Zeyu."
"Here."
"Who is the last person you gave up on?"
"My father."
"Wise choice, move forward."
"Gu Yi."
"Here."
"Who is the last person you gave up on?"
"My father."
"Wise choice, move forward."
Gu Yi took a deep breath and headed towards the academic building. This was the final challenge of the dungeon. If he could overcome this last test, he was sure he could find a way to save everyone.
He glanced at the endless void beside him, scooped up a handful with the black orb, and continued forward.
On the other side.
Chris also stood in front of the dormitory supervisor.
"Chris."
"Here."
"Who is the last person you gave up on?"
A hint of hesitation appeared on Chris's face. "Aunt Donna."
"Who is she?"
"She's the only one who treated me like a person."
"Hmm... She does have that connection with you, but I think she should have been the first one you gave up on.
This old lady is nearly seventy years old, serves no purpose other than consuming food, and is also plagued by rheumatism.
The other two people you listed are of great significance to society; you should have given them up last and Aunt Donna first.
Can I know why you arranged your giving-up order like this?"
"They are only useful to society, not to me." Chris said with a cold laugh. "Aunt Donna is a useful tool. She always believes in me unconditionally. It would be a shame to give her up so early. Without her, it would be difficult for me to find a suitable foothold. Finding a second person who trusts me as much as she does is not easy."
"Oh, an interesting perspective. I'm looking forward to your performance in the final exam."
"Heh, thanks."
Chris shrugged his shoulders and turned to walk towards the academic building.
...
Inside the Dark Moon Circus.
Qu Kangping and the others sat in front of a large screen, closely watching every move in the weird world. When Gu Yi said he would give up his father, the entire circus shook.
"Oh oh! It's an earthquake!"
"Patrick, get out of the way!"
The audience was in chaos.
Qu Kangping also left the room with everyone.
As Gu Yi gave up his last relative, the invasion of the weird forces reached its peak, and even the Dark Moon Circus was struggling to hold on.
Qu Kangping turned to look at Dark Moon, the circus leader, who had become the support of everyone present.
Dark Moon shook his head, looking at his clowns who were staggering just as helplessly as the audience.
"See! I told you to practice more often. Now in trouble, you all turn into weaklings. Starting tomorrow, everyone will practice three extra hours on the balance board."
As soon as Dark Moon finished speaking, a huge hole appeared in the purple sky.
A giant black hand descended from the sky, heading straight for the Dark Moon Circus.
"I may not be able to fight you, but I'm top-notch at running away."
Dark Moon stamped his foot, and a black cane grew out of the ground. He held the cane like a car's steering lever and pushed it forward.
"Sorry, tickets are sold out, no visitors!"
Boom!
The Dark Moon Circus like a rocket getting launched into space, instantly disappeared into the endless void.
The giant black hand let out an angry roar, shattering the purple moon in the sky.