Chapter 171 Trial Stone

In the enormous stadium, as the national team assessment team entered, the students quieted down, ceasing their chatter.

The assessment team consisted of approximately thirty people, with twenty or so seated in the stands, and seven examiners seated at a specially constructed judging panel.

This group held files, their faces serious, observing the 43 participating teams from all over the country and various universities below, creating an incredibly solemn atmosphere.

Unexpectedly, the middle-most examiner of the seven held up his file, spoke into the microphone, and uttered a name: "Di Du Xing Wu, Han Jiangxue."

"Here!" Han Jiangxue raised her right hand high, and at the examiner's signal, walked to the front of the group, standing before the assessment ranks.

The students exchanged bewildered glances, unsure of what was happening.

If the team leaders were excluded, there were 43 teams and a total of 172 students present. Why was Han Jiangxue being singled out by the examiner team's opening statement?

The examiner held the file, his eyes moving back and forth between Han Jiangxue and the document, slowly speaking, "The information states that your Star Power Realm is Star Sea Stage, is this accurate?"

Han Jiangxue looked at the name tag hanging on the main examiner's chest, reading his name: Zuo Yiheng.

He was probably in his forties, with a parted hairstyle and glasses, appearing very serious.

Han Jiangxue nodded, her voice cold and clear: "Accurate."

"Holy crap!"

"Wow... Star, Star Sea Stage?"

"Is that for real? A Star Sea Stage powerhouse among college students?"

"Isn't she... isn't she only a junior?"

Instantly, on the green field, the participating students began to whisper amongst themselves, a buzzing sound filling the air.

There were those who doubted, those who envied, those who were jealous, and even more who admired.

Most rational people understood that Di Du Xing Wu's reported information couldn't be exaggerated or fabricated, and there couldn't be any deception, otherwise, it would definitely be exposed, and Di Du Xing Wu wouldn't be able to afford such a loss of face in China.

Upon hearing this, Yuan Qinghua's expression tightened.

Back when she participated in the national competition, she was an equal to Han Jiangxue, both of them entering the Star River Stage one after the other, and were the leaders of that generation.

But she never expected that three years had passed, and Han Jiangxue had grown to such an extent, far surpassing her.

Could the difference between 29 Star Slots and 30 Star Slots really be that great?

People knew that the closer one got to the limit, the greater the difference would be. The talent difference between 15 Star Slots and 16 Star Slots might not be that much, but the talent difference between 29 Star Slots and 30 Star Slots was simply too great.

How great?

So great that Yuan Qinghua was only at the late stage of Star River, not even at the peak, while Han Jiangxue was already at the Star Sea Stage!?

In fact, students from Jiang Xiao's year who could be sent by the school to participate were already exceptionally outstanding.

Why?

Because students from Jiang Xiao's year were all juniors, not seniors! They had a full year less of training!

However, the World Cup was held every two years, and that was the rule.

Of course, since each student could participate in the World Cup for a maximum of two sessions, some students did repeat a year to participate in the competition as seniors, but Star Warriors were constantly emerging, and the situation was constantly changing, so that was another story.

The main examiner, Zuo Yiheng, spoke into the microphone and asked, "Could you please display your Star Chart?"

Han Jiangxue directly unfolded a white flame Star Chart. Because she was standing at the front of the group, facing away from the people behind her, they could only see the white flames emerging from her left and right sides.

On the stage, the examiners nodded one after another, some even looking visibly pleased.

This peerless genius had indeed been very well nurtured by Di Du Xing Wu!

However, Zuo Yiheng frowned slightly and said, "Didn't Di Du Xing Wu equip you with all your Star Slots?"

Han Jiangxue possessed a world-rare 30 Star Slots. At the Star Sea Stage, she could use 24 Star Slots, but at this time, only 19 Star Slots were lit in Han Jiangxue's white flame Star Chart.

What was pleasing to the eye was that from the fourteenth Star Slot, Ice Howl, onwards, the fifteenth Star Slot, Nature's Heart, the sixteenth Star Slot, Black Void Instant Guard, the seventeenth Star Slot, Incinerating Double Skills, the eighteenth Star Slot, Heavenly Falling Meteor Fire, and the nineteenth Star Slot, Star Pet·Sea Devouring Soul, were all platinum-colored, dazzling and magnificent!

Facing the examiner's inquiry, Han Jiangxue said, "I gave my remaining Star Slots to the Star Beads rewarded for the World Cup championship."

"I'll be damned..."

"So domineering?"

"So that's the Snow Goddess you are!"

As soon as the words fell, a buzzing sound erupted in the student ranks, and the examiner team was also stunned. Some couldn't help but smile and shake their heads. That answer... was indeed very interesting.

In fact, Han Jiangxue didn't tell the truth. She could have said that her Star Slots were left for the Dragon Cave Star Beads, but saying it might not be a good idea...

The main examiner, Zuo Yiheng, said, "You are very confident."

Han Jiangxue answered neither haughtily nor humbly, "Confidence comes from strength."

On the green field, there was a faint trend of riot.

"Good." Zuo Yiheng's voice suddenly increased, and he continued, "Di Du Xing Wu·Gu Shi'an, Di Du Xing Wu·Xia Yan, Di Du Xing Wu·Jiang Xiaopi!"

At the back of the team, the trio raised their hands.

The main examiner, Zuo Yiheng, said, "All of you come to the front."

Gu Shi'an took the lead, followed by Xia Yan, who carried a greatsword, and Jiang Xiao, who carried a giant blade, quickly walked to the front of the formation.

Zuo Yiheng said, "Turn around and face the participating students."

The quartet looked at each other, but turned around.

For a time, they received the gaze of countless eyes. There was admiration, there was praise, there was also provocation, and even disdain.

Different people have different personalities. Which of those present was not a favored son of heaven? Which of them was not a talented young man? Whose ambition would be low?

Zuo Yiheng slowly said, "Who will challenge this team?"

The buzzing green field was suddenly silent.

The main examiner, Zuo Yiheng, continued, "The winning side directly enters the next round of selection, and the losing side is directly eliminated. Which team is willing to clear obstacles?"

The reason why the main examiner could say such words was not only because Han Jiangxue was a Star Sea Magic God, not only because she was the sixth place in the last World Cup team!

It was also because there were hidden dragons and crouching tigers in this team. Xia Yan's reported Star Power Realm was Star River Peak!

Most importantly, there was a Boss-level character hidden in this team - Jiang Xiao!

No, Boss could no longer describe Jiang Xiao.

This was a World Cup individual champion who had fought his way up with real swords and guns!

This was not a Boss used by warriors to level up, but a thorough and brutal Great Demon King.

Two years ago, a medical Star Warrior who once had the title of "China Support" stumbled into the World Cup stage.

Afterwards, he was slowly recognized by the world as "Offensive Kaleidoscope" and "God Terminator," and was eventually appointed by the Central Mother as "Jiu Xing Du Nai." This was not just bragging. (Nine Star Poisonous Milk)

Jiang Xiao was secretly delighted. Was this national team selection going to use their team as a touchstone?

The problem was... their touchstone was a bit too awesome. Not to mention fake gold, even real gold might lose its original color.

"Bang!"

The main examiner, Zuo Yiheng, slapped the table, his voice carrying a hint of anger: "No one!? Are you deaf!? No one dares to challenge!? Is that all the courage and guts you have!? Then what are you participating in the World Cup for!?"

These words were very heavy. The students were still young, and they were all trained for battle. They were all at the age of high spirits, so who could stand this kind of stimulation?

But the problem was that some students were impulsive, but their team leaders were not stupid. They were all old foxes. Who would send their own team to their deaths?

A team leader used various methods to suppress his students, absolutely not allowing them to play.

Zuo Yiheng looked at the silent green field, changed the rules, and said, "The losing team will not be eliminated, but will be on standby! As long as you play out your own team's style and show the value of the individual in the team, you can enter the next round."

This sentence directly changed the rules completely.

Originally, it might have been an immediate execution, but now it had become medical parole.

Although that was what he said, how could they play out their own style under such strong pressure?

It would be okay if they were evenly matched, or even if the other side was stronger, the weaker side could still have bright spots, but looking at the Di Du Xing Wu team, they were not just a little bit stronger than their peers. It was not conducive to the opponent's performance at all.

The main examiner was really angry this time, and said the names of three schools: "Di Du Xing Wu, Mo Du Xing Wu, Xiangnan Military Academy! No one!?"

If he had narrowed the target from more than forty teams to three schools, then he was pointing his finger and cursing. If they still didn't fight, then they would really be laughed to death.

Losing was acceptable.

But if they didn't even dare to fight, then they would really be ridiculed to death.

As one of the old three, Di Du Xing Wu was not worried at all, because their own team was up there. If they didn't go, they didn't go. They had a million reasons not to go.

But Mo Du Xing Wu and Xiangnan Military Academy couldn't hold on...

In an instant, under the orders of the team leaders, two teams really stood up!

Mo Du Xing Wu Team One, Xiangnan Military Academy Team One.

The examiners on the stage looked at the two teams that stood up, and each had their own thoughts.

Whether it was Mo Du Xing Wu or Xiangnan Military Academy, they had all brought three teams to participate in the election, and the teams that both sides sent out were the teams in the middle of the strength...

Not the strongest in the school, nor the weakest in the school, taking care of the face of the competition, and at the same time, ensuring the normal performance of the school's seed team.

Of course, even the mid-level teams of both schools were much stronger than the participating teams sent by ordinary schools.

The main examiner, Zuo Yiheng, said, "Jiang Xiaopi!"

"Here!" Jiang Xiao quickly responded.

Zuo Yiheng: "According to the information, you are the captain of your team?"

Jiang Xiao: "Yes!"

Zuo Yiheng: "Choose, which team do you want to fight?"

Jiang Xiao thought for a while, turned his head, and looked at the main examiner: "If we win, will our team directly enter the next round?"

This had to be asked clearly in advance!

As a result, asking this question really caused trouble!

Zuo Yiheng shook his head and said, "No, that's the challenger's benefit. It has nothing to do with you. There are still many teams on this green field that need your team to help us assess."

For a time, both the students and teachers on the green field were a little dazed.

Had the selection rules changed!?

Saying whether any team dared to challenge was actually just a smokescreen to test courage? The examiner team had already decided on the rules. Every team had to go through the Jiang Xiao team?

Damn... if they had known this, they would have sent someone directly! What was there to hesitate about!

Jiang Xiao grimaced. They thought too highly of their team. Not only did they have to be brought in to participate, but they also had to take on the assessment tasks for them?

The main examiner, Zuo Yiheng, looked at Jiang Xiao's uncomfortable look, and a faint smile finally appeared on his serious face: "What? Are you not satisfied with the rules we have made?"

"No, no, absolutely not." Jiang Xiao shook his head repeatedly, turned around, faced the main examiner, and said with a smile, "I have an immature suggestion."

The examiner team could sit here, of course, they were all qualified, and they had a good understanding of all the participating students, and they had a very thorough understanding of the key students, knowing Jiang Xiao's mischievous attributes.

Zuo Yiheng responded directly: "If it's immature, then don't mention it."

"Uh..." Jiang Xiao scratched his head and said, "After a few seconds of improvement, my suggestion is already relatively mature."

Zuo Yiheng looked at Jiang Xiao curiously, and he was also a little puzzled: "Well, then tell me."

Jiang Xiao pointed to the two teams behind him and said, "Our team will fight two at a time. If we win, we will directly advance, okay?"

This time, it was the examiner team's turn to be dumbfounded!

Damn... this young man!

Damn... this young man!?

The next moment, in the Mo Du Xing Wu and Xiangnan Military Academy formations, curses suddenly rang out, and no one was happy.

"Cough cough." Zuo Yiheng coughed lightly, and the scene gradually quieted down.

Zuo Yiheng: "Jiang Xiaopi."

Jiang Xiao: "Huh?"

Zuo Yiheng pondered for a long time, and then said, "After our expert team's day and night research, we have determined that your team is a World Cup champion-level team."

Jiang Xiao: "Uh..."

Zuo Yiheng continued: "There are 43 teams present, all of which are the most elite carefully selected by each university, but only 3 teams can be the main force to fight for the country, and only 2 teams are substitutes."

"So..." Zuo Yiheng paused and continued, "Most of the teams present cannot represent the country in the World Cup. But you are standing here, since you are here, you must learn something!

I don't need to tell you about the domestic and international situation. You know it better than I do! University and the World Cup are just a journey in your life. Your future Star Warrior career is still very long!

You are all elites among elites, warriors among warriors. Since you have chosen the World Cup path, you are unlikely to be clerks. If nothing goes wrong, your future will be on one battlefield after another!

All teams will be sifted through the Di Du Xing Wu team! Recognize the gap! Find the gap! Try to bridge the gap!

Show your courage and strength, let me see the state you should show under strong pressure! Let me see how you face life and your comrades in difficult situations!

There will definitely be pain, and there may be casualties. Be prepared."

When Zuo Yiheng, the main examiner, finished speaking, the scene was silent. He looked at Jiang Xiao and said, "Jiang Xiaopi!"

Jiang Xiao: "Here!"

Zuo Yiheng: "All teams, assess one by one!"

Jiang Xiao: "Yes!"

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