novelraw Chapter 1608 - 1609: Conflict
Chapter 1608 - 1609: Conflict
As all the classes gathered, the teachers unsurprisingly announced today’s assessment content: to advance along the map, and based on their order of arrival, each class would earn different points. In the end, the class rankings would be determined by these points, and according to the rankings, students would be awarded credits.
Because of the involvement of credits, even Feng Yuan couldn’t completely disregard it. Although he didn’t care much, other students couldn’t afford to do the same. Qi Chen noticed that their words vaguely hinted for Feng Yuan to take the lead, or even help everyone pass safely, and he couldn’t help but say,
"It’s just an assessment, and yet you’re hard-pressing someone to protect you merely because he’s strong? Have you ever considered why he should help you so much?"
"Hmph! If I had the ability, I would definitely do it!"
"Is that so? The White Wolf Deity has a method to increase strength by sacrificing lifespan. How about letting you use it? Fifty years of lifespan for Legendary Level strength, quite a bargain, right?"
Feng Yuan, who had been silent all along, coldly smiled at the student who spoke out. The other attempted to retort and even guide the others to verbally attack Feng Yuan, but unfortunately, people like him were in the minority. While others harbored some expectations, they wouldn’t openly act on it.
"Hmph, the weak are forever weak, trying to exploit the pity of the strong. Is this your so-called justice? Pathetic. What makes you any different from us?"
A student from Class 1 scanned Feng Yuan’s classmates with disdain and said contemptuously. Looking at that student from Class 1, Feng Yuan narrowed his eyes and said,
"And what are you here for? Don’t tell me you’re just here out of boredom; you people would never do anything without a reason."
"Come to Class 1; they don’t deserve to be your classmates."
"Are you joking?"
"You’ve seen what they did. Or do you find it interesting to help others unconditionally?"
Staring at the other for a long time, Feng Yuan snorted lightly and said,
"What I do is my freedom, none of your business. Besides, I don’t think there’s anything wrong with helping friends I believe deserve it. As for classmates, giving a hand isn’t a big deal. As for the rest, it depends on my mood. On the contrary, you came here to recruit me into Class 1 all of a sudden? Why?"
As he spoke, Feng Yuan stepped closer with a peculiar smile and said,
"Let me guess, is it because of this year’s changes? Although Commanders are rather unaffectionate, their feelings toward their partner Spirit Beasts are much deeper than yours. So, did you encounter a formidable enemy?"
Feng Yuan didn’t believe they were worried about him forcefully helping Class 3 win. Even though the teachers seemed indifferent, he knew very well that if his actions truly impacted the correctness of the rankings, the teachers would certainly intervene. Though they couldn’t beat him, it wouldn’t be difficult to deduct his score or administer other penalties. This was why he hadn’t considered helping his classmates earlier.
They were indeed a collective, but falsified scores were no good for everyone. The teachers wouldn’t be able to discern each person’s deficiencies based on actual circumstances, and the original system of rewards and punishments would be disrupted. Of course, if Feng Yuan used a method similar to what he employed in high school, having the Divine Beasts teach, that would be a different case.
As long as it was his genuine strength, the academy didn’t mind if others helped, as long as it didn’t directly interfere with the assessment.
The argument quickly ceased, and the abnormal situation here naturally attracted the teachers’ attention. The students from Class 1 were driven away by the teachers, while those who required Feng Yuan’s intervention were warned that relying on external forces would invalidate their results, while Feng Yuan’s action exceeding the average was still considered external help.
Feng Yuan didn’t care about the suddenly added restriction; he had long anticipated this situation, it was just formalized now.
Walking to the side with Feng Yuan, Qi Chen whispered,
"I never expected that there would be such people in our class. They clearly can’t entirely rely on you, yet they still...."
Staring at Qi Chen for a long time, Feng Yuan chuckled and said,
"I wasn’t that bothered, so why are you so upset?"
"Although I expected such people, facing it still makes me feel really annoyed."
Dou Yanlan shook her head and said, and as for Qi Chen’s odd demeanor, she found it unsurprising. Given their good relationship, the actions of those people just now would be uncomfortable even for her. Although it wasn’t targeted at her, she still had the urge to beat them up.
"Maybe they just went too far?"
Scratching his head, Qi Chen awkwardly smiled, unsure of his own feelings. Feng Yuan chuckled and said,
"Forget it, ignore them. What’s the use even if they say more privately? You see, they’re not affected."
Waving at Tan Xueluo and Wu Dingwu, Feng Yuan said, and Liu Ziwen, following them from behind, came over to Feng Yuan and said,
"Sorry, those were just Hu Meng’s own opinions. Actually, no one else requires you to do anything; after all, it’s not your obligation."
"Apologies should come from those who made the mistake, though I wouldn’t accept it anyway. As for everyone else, I’m not so foolish as to demand everyone’s heart contain no ill thoughts; that would only be possible with a special psychological ultimate move."
Shaking his head, Feng Yuan smiled and said, looking at Liu Ziwen, Feng Yuan said,
"Alright, you know about that restriction too. Go discuss with them; if you need it, I’ll help. Otherwise, let’s not. You wouldn’t want an accident to cause the scores to be nullified, right?"
After a moment of silence, Liu Ziwen nodded and said to Feng Yuan,
"About the things earlier..."
"They have nothing to do with you all; I’m not irrational enough to take it out on others."
After the small-scale chaos calmed, Feng Yuan hid on the side watching them discuss strategies. The students from Class 1 were very powerful, and if they encountered a fight in the danger zone, how would those inherently weaker respond? That was a big issue,
And as for taking action first? Not to mention how many of the new students’ Beast Tamers were quick on their feet, even if they were, could they guarantee that Class 1 wouldn’t prioritize attacking those out in front? No! Not only Class 1; students from other classes might not allow that to happen either.
Indifferent to their discussions, Feng Yuan stayed hidden on the side, teasing Xiao Ji, until the teacher announced the readiness to begin, and everyone gathered in the preparation area.
"Let the students from Class 1 be the targets? But, will this really work?"
Flicking its tail, Agunas looked at the other class students deliberately lagging behind and said with doubt. It seemed like a prearrangement; not far from the start, powerful ultimate moves capable of altering the terrain were unleashed in unison. Within the barrier, Class 1 students seemed to have expected this, their beasts turned around and launched ultimate move counterattacks, but at this moment, another form of attack appeared.
Earth System ultimate moves carved a massive rift in the front swamp, and lava surged from within, beginning to devour the swamp. Seeing this scene, Qi Chen exclaimed in surprise,
"How... How was this done..."
"Ultimate move combination, a common tactic used by Commanders. Because the Beast Tamers’ beasts aren’t particularly outstanding, multiple Spirit Beasts collaborate to execute combinable ultimate moves in specific ways to form special high-power techniques."
Dou Yanlan touched her chin and explained. She indeed knew such techniques, but couldn’t perform them because Feng Yuan’s beasts and her Cotton didn’t have combinable ultimate moves, especially Xiao Ji; she was uncertain whether Xiao Ji’s moves could even be combined.
"Really troublesome."
Commanding his beasts to attack the rear, a Class 1 student muttered under his breath. At this point, their team was split into two parts: one to eliminate the growing lava area, and another to attack the back. The team attacking the rear even increased its power, hoping to eliminate some people prematurely.
Although most Class 1 students had heard of combination ultimate moves, few had actually studied them, seeing it as a method for the weak, unworthy of their time. Achieving only a Legendary Level of power, they disregarded it. Considering this technique required cooperation between Spirit Beasts, it was more of a nuisance for them.