SWNOVELXO Chapter 283: Speed Test Passing
Under the teacher's guidance, everyone arrived at the edge of a vast and boundless forest on the backs of Beast Taming animals.
"Eh, when did such a massive forest grow here?"
"It's really inconceivable. Last time I was here, this place was still a hilly area."
The students whispered to each other in low voices.
The forest before their eyes, with its ancient trees reaching the sky and snaking branches like an old scroll, had thick dark-green vines hanging from the treetops.
The dense foliage formed a green canopy that completely blocked the sunlight, making visibility at the forest floor extremely low, while a faint white mist pervaded the forest.
Chen Xing twitched his nostrils slightly but suddenly held his breath.
Just a shallow breath had made his head spin as if he were intoxicated with an overwhelming rush of oxygen.
This white fog was suspicious; one must not inhale it carelessly.
Not only Chen Xing, but many of the exam candidates had also noticed this.
Chen Xing looked around and saw these towering trees reaching into the clouds, with many of the trees even exceeding a hundred meters in height, far surpassing the skyscrapers in the city. Looking up from the edge of the forest, it seemed like a dark green ocean, profound and vast.
"Alright, everyone quiet down and listen to me. My surname is Zou; just call me Teacher Zou," the teacher walked to the front of the group and clapped his hands to attract attention.
"Next, I'll dictate the exam rules to you. In the following assessment, you will act as ordinary soldiers, responsible for delivering a batch of special supplies to a designated destination."
The teacher looked down at the document in his hands, where one name was highlighted — Chen Xing.
Behind this name, there was also the image of a military medal. And to this student's assignment, a special parenthesis was added.
The teacher raised his head, looking at Chen Xing, and continued, "Chen Xing, you have one chance to choose. In the following assessment, you may choose to assume the role of an officer, responsible for delivering a more special supply.
But I must remind you, the delivery task for an officer's role is more difficult. However, if you successfully complete the task, you will receive full marks for all five courses you applied for."
Hearing the teacher say this, many classmates looked at Chen Xing in surprise.
In fact, Chen Xing was more well-known than he himself had imagined; many people had recognized him since he arrived at the exam site.
However, the students who could enter Jiuzhou University all had a unique sense of pride.
Therefore, despite recognizing Chen Xing, no one took the initiative to approach him for a conversation just yet.
At the front of the group, a male student suddenly spoke up and questioned, "Teacher, why can Chen Xing choose an officer's role?"
"Teacher Zou, we all know Chen junior is a genius, but isn't the school's favoritism towards him a bit excessive? We should also have the opportunity to choose the officer's role!"
Dissatisfied voices rose from the crowd.
The students who were able to apply for the end-of-course exam in advance were all elites of the second-year level, and they did not understand why Chen Xing could enjoy such special treatment.
Teacher Zou explained with a calm expression, "This is the school's decision. The reason is very simple, among the eight hundred sixty-four participants in the assessment, only Chen Xing has a military medal. According to Article 164 of the Great Xia military law, medal holders have priority rights."
At this point, Teacher Zou's gaze became sharp as he scanned the students who had raised objections, particularly the two young men who had spoken up earlier.
"Sometimes, you should reflect on yourselves instead of hastily questioning the school's decisions. If any of you also have a military medal, I can apply for special privileges for you right now."
Their questioning was not only about Chen Xing but also about their own authority.
Teacher Zou's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's heads.
"Priority rights even in... exams?" Some students, not very familiar with the military medal, were dumbfounded; it seemed like an outrageous claim.
"Because this exam is held in conjunction with the military district," Teacher Zou explained briefly.
The student who had first questioned the decision felt the piercing gaze of Teacher Zou and couldn't help but feel somewhat weak inside.
Military medals? The term caused a considerable stir among the students present. Most of them were well aware of the significance of such a medal, and they understood the difficulty of obtaining it. To them, even soldiers who had served for many years might not have the chance to receive such an honor.
And how could they, still students, possibly have the chance to come into contact with a military medal?
At this moment, everyone's eyes turned towards Chen Xing. This junior, who possessed the military medal, became the focus of their attention.
Under everyone's gaze, Chen Xing maintained a calm expression. He looked at Teacher Zou and said firmly, "Teacher Zou, I choose the officer's role."
Teacher Zou nodded, approving of his choice.
Then, he continued to explain the rules of the exam to the students, "In the process of transporting the supplies, you can choose the quantity of supplies yourselves.
The greater the quantity, the more 'attention' you may encounter on your way. And the quantity of these supplies will directly determine your exam scores. However, if you are intercepted, the mission will fail immediately."
Having said this, Teacher Zou specifically looked at Chen Xing, "If you choose to participate as an officer, then the supplies you transport will be even more special. This also means that you may encounter greater dangers in the forest. This is something I must tell you in advance."