The defensive capability assessment is about to begin! Director Liu announced from above.
The Gatling gun in the examination area showed a change, with a faint blue light appearing at the muzzle.
The bullets inside were no longer rubber but were replaced with special ones.
The first to undergo the assessment was Xu Xiaoyu's Firebird.
Director Liu reminded them, "If your contracted spirit encounters an unbearable situation, immediately recall it!"
However, such a situation was almost nonexistent. Once a contracted spirit's defenses were breached, the assessment would be considered over, and the Gatling gun would cease firing.
Xu Xiaoyu nodded slightly, and the other students also retreated a hundred meters away.
Da da da!
The Gatling gun's muzzle began to rotate, emitting a continuous blue light, appearing incredibly imposing.
The Firebird stood still on the ground, its eyes closed, appearing incredibly calm.
Clearly, this level of attack posed no threat to it.
The Gatling gun's muzzle sped up again, and the intensity of the bullets seemed to have changed as well.
As the difficulty levels gradually increased, the Firebird's expression shifted from calm to serious, and finally, it let out a cry, with a muzzle mark appearing on its chest.
Assessment complete! Defensive Capability Level: B!
The proctor announced, simultaneously recording Xu Xiaoyu's score.
One by one, other contracted spirits stepped forward to undergo the defensive capability assessment.
Compared to the previous two items, the scores for defensive capability were generally lower.
Apart from Xu Xiaoyu, only two other students reached B-level, and many received only an E-grade evaluation.
Student after student stepped forward, with Chen Shu always being the last. He was finally called up after all the other students had finished their tests.
The Golden Slime appeared like a large, round ball. As soon as it materialized, its eyes were closed, and it even drooled slightly, clearly immersed in a dream.
Fang Ke said, "Chen Shu, wake up your contracted spirit."
The current defensive capability assessment was extremely important; no mistakes could be afforded.
If it were another F-grade evaluation, Chen Shu would be finished.
"No need, let's start as it is," Chen Shu replied, shaking his head and refusing.
The Golden Slime possessed the Thick Armor talent, and its effect tripled in its sleep state. Its own Sleepyhead talent also increased its defense.
In other words, the slime in its sleep was the most resilient.
"Begin," Director Liu nodded.
The other students also turned their attention to Chen Shu's slime.
In this semester's final exam, Chen Shu could undoubtedly be called a dark horse. Both his attack power and his Beastmaster level ranked among the top in the grade.
In fact, many students had never heard of Chen Shu.
After all, he was still sleeping in the regular class a month ago, and only recently transferred to the Beastmaster class to sleep.
Da da da!
The Gatling gun began to rotate again, its muzzle flashing with blue light, but the Golden Slime remained motionless.
Earth-shattering snores and gunshots intertwined, forming a peculiar symphony.
"What the..."
Everyone was dumbfounded. This scene shocked everyone.
The Gatling gun's intensity gradually increased, quickly moving from the lowest F-grade to B-grade.
Unlike the Firebird, the Golden Slime's defenses were not instantly breached; it continued to sleep soundly.
*Gulp*
Suddenly, the slime's mouth opened wide, and it let out a yawn.
Some bullets even entered its mouth. The slime smacked its lips and actually swallowed them.
Many people's eyes widened in disbelief, watching this scene: "Is this really the slime that's known to be the weakest?"
Although it was a special type of contracted spirit, slimes were by no means rare.
Among F-grade contracted spirits, slimes accounted for at least 30%, and they weren't limited to gold; all colors were present.
Such a weak contracted spirit exhibiting such an outstanding performance?
A crowd expressed their inability to accept this reality.
The B-grade offensive continued for nearly a minute without breaching the slime's defenses.
"Could it be that we're about to see a contracted spirit with A-grade defense?" Director Liu narrowed his eyes, thinking to himself.
But just as the Gatling gun was about to escalate its attack, the Golden Slime instantly vanished.
"Huh? What's going on?" Everyone looked towards Chen Shu, momentarily confused.
At this moment, new options appeared before Chen Shu.
[Option 1: Honestly admit that the slime can no longer withstand it. Completion Reward: Slime Defense +5%]
[Option 2: Show off and maintain an air of mystery. Completion Reward: Unlock New Potion Blueprint: Defense Potion]
[Option 3: Strut away from the Beastmaster Hall, leaving behind a cool silhouette. Completion Reward: Swiftness Potion]
"Do I even need to hesitate?"
The first and third options only offered temporary boosts, while a potion blueprint was the most beneficial long-term.
Chen Shu looked at the others, his gaze calm, and said, "Is this all the B-grade attack has? That's it? I reckon the A-grade attack won't be any different!"
"Teacher, record the score. I, the King of Toughness, won't test the A-grade attack!"
Everyone was speechless. How could he be so arrogant?
However, for a moment, they genuinely didn't know if the slime could withstand an A-grade attack.
Defensive Capability Level: B!
The proctor finally recorded his defensive capability level.
Although it was the same level as Xu Xiaoyu's, the teacher would naturally consider his defensive capability score higher during the overall evaluation.
Today's Beastmaster Department assessments concluded successfully. The final exam scores will be sent to everyone's mobile phones.
Director Liu announced, "I hope all students have a pleasant summer vacation!"
Finally, he gave Chen Shu a deep look. His impression of this student was now profoundly unforgettable.
The contracted spirits were peculiar, and their masters were even more unconventional; it was impossible not to remember him.
Everyone in the examination area was in high spirits. Perhaps the exam results weren't ideal, but the thought of the upcoming summer vacation made them feel much more relaxed.
Of course, most people were still discussing Chen Shu and his slime.
Some even came to ask him for advice.
"Brother Chen, Brother Chen," a girl with a ponytail ran over.
"No need to be so formal, just call me Uncle," Chen Shu waved his hand.
The girl didn't quite react and asked, "I want to ask how you cultivate your contracted spirit to make it so powerful."
Chen Shu rubbed his chin and replied with utmost seriousness, "Read more books, read more newspapers, eat less snacks, and sleep more."
"Chen Shu, come with me for a moment!" Fang Ke said.
Just as Chen Shu was about to continue his charade, Fang Ke suddenly called him away.
"Remember, you must let your contracted spirit read more books to awaken its intelligence. My slime can already use a smartphone."
The girl was completely bewildered, thinking that the key was to make contracted spirits read books and newspapers.
Chen Shu left the examination area with Fang Ke and headed to the school's playground.
"Do you think you have a chance to get into the special training class this time?" Fang Ke inquired.
"One part is effort, nine parts is fate. I'll know the results when they're released."
Chen Shu clasped his hands behind his head, his expression incredibly relaxed.
He felt no pressure at all. In just one month, he had become a Level 5 Beastmaster. What heights would he reach in the next year?
"You're truly so calm," Fang Ke's mouth twitched, and then he sighed, "I misjudged you before. I didn't expect your talent to be this strong."
"Talent is important, but it's not the most important thing," Chen Shu suddenly grinned and looked up at the sky.
"Oh? You think it's effort?" Fang Ke asked, confused.
"How could it be effort? Of course, it's a cheat!"
Chen Shu smiled without saying a word, leaving the playground leisurely.
The afterglow of the setting sun cast Chen Shu's shadow very long, very long.
Fang Ke's eyes held a daze, as if he saw a great Beastmaster of the future.