Chapter 0001: Xuanyuan Nanxing

Hmm, it's acceptable. Did you get hurt? It seems to be below standard.

Soaked all over, he walked up to the riverbank, removed the bottle cap, and took out the exam paper. After reading it, Nanxing couldn't help but shake his head and smile wryly. Fate always has its similarities; the exam questions were exactly the same as those in his memory, still involving the hunt for five soundwave lizards

A sudden wave of panic surged within me. Could it be that those nightmarish memories are real? Although my physical condition has not improved, my breathing has become exceedingly strange, following a pattern of three short breaths and one long one.

"Run, pay attention to your breathing, run!" The instructor shouted at the students. Nanxing and Jimmy took the marching backpacks, glanced at their positioning watches to confirm the direction of the Cuijian River, and set off one after the other with the crowd.

As the noise jolted him back to consciousness, Xuanyuan Nanxing's face was pale, and he was wrapped in several bandages. The chief examiner, Wilson, was standing on the wreckage of the ship not far away, shouting: "You inexperienced kids, just as you see before you, the academy's transport ship has been destroyed, but the assessment continues. Damn it, you lazy bums, get up, run twenty kilometers to the Sword Tempering River to find the exam questions"

Here lies a vast, vibrant primeval forest at the equatorial position of Iron Hoof Star, yet a thick plume of smoke is rising dramatically, spoiling the scenery.

Twenty kilometers is neither long nor short. The students have all undergone physical training, and even if the forest is filled with obstacles, and even if the gravity of the iron hooves is excessive, they can still reach their destination in about an hour.

From an aerial perspective, one can observe a trench several kilometers long dragged out by immense force through the forest.

Why use horseshoe stars for student assessments? This is because the gravitational environment here is significantly stronger than on other planets. Initially, it may not feel different from books or diagrams, but once continuous movement exceeds half an hour, fatigue will become apparent

This is an exceedingly pale life. The father has lost power within the family and suffers from the harassment of hostile forces. My own graduation results are not particularly good. With the outbreak of larger-scale wars, the burdens at home grow heavier by the day. I can only find employment with the Federation, moving from one planet to another. There is no warmth, no love, only today without a tomorrow. Even at the moment of death, there is a sense of joy, believing it to be a great liberation. And the memories reveal that this is indeed myself, my future self fifteen years later, having completed all of life by the age of twenty-nine. I can only find employment with the Federation, moving from one planet to another. There is no warmth, no love, only today without a tomorrow. Even at the moment of death, there is a sense of joy, believing it to be a great liberation. And the memories reveal that this is indeed myself, my future self fifteen years later, having completed all of life by the age of twenty-nine.

In my memory, I nearly froze to death while on a mission to the Condensation Star. If I had truly frozen to death, I would not have died at the age of twenty-nine; the time would have been advanced by four to five years

Unwilling to accept! Could it really be as hazy and aimless as I remember, like a broken pot that has been thrown away? After graduation, there was an important choice to make. If my father had not fallen from power, he would surely have been able to guide me on the right path, which was indeed my initial thought. Did I become disheartened just because of sudden misfortune? It turns out I am so unambitious, no wonder I cannot blame others. As Nanxing ran forward, she still had the energy to think. It turns out I am so unambitious, no wonder I cannot blame others. As Nanxing ran forward, she still had the energy to think

The Federal War College does not tolerate incompetence; regardless of your family background, the instructors will rigorously train you

A multitude of miscellaneous thoughts crowd my mind, and complex memories come rushing in, becoming increasingly vivid. At times, I find myself engulfed in the chaos of war, at other times drowning my sorrows in a dimly lit bar, and at yet other times wielding a lightsaber in combat, ultimately meeting my demise at the hands of the Bernese.

The sound of "pitter-patter" echoed lightly as electric sparks scattered, causing small puddles nearby to surge with wisps of electric arcs. A figure in the mud was jolted by the current, stirring slightly.

This breathing technique seems to be something I learned from an old mercenary a few years later, primarily utilizing three ordinary breaths to accumulate lung strength, aiming to achieve a long exhalation in one go. Initially, it was quite uncomfortable to follow, but fortunately, I persevered. After ten years, it finally became instinctive, and it has indeed been verified to save a significant amount of energy during marches.

Xuan Yuan Nanxing was taken aback; this Sword Tempering River left a deep impression. At fourteen, he had certainly not experienced this river, yet at twenty-nine, it remained unforgettable. After a grueling twenty kilometers of cross-country, he finally managed to catch a glass bottle, but by the time he returned to the shore, he was already battered and bruised

The swimming speed was exceptionally fast, creating a trail of water behind. It effortlessly caught hold of a glass bottle, but when attempting to retrieve another glass bottle, a large splash of water surged forth, accompanied by a strange "crack, crack" sound in the ears

"No, no, that is absolutely not me." Xuan Yuan Nan Xing clutched his head, weeping bitterly, yet in his mind, that surplus memory clung tightly, seemingly becoming more profound.

Generally speaking, the maximum capacity of a troop transport spacecraft is 2,300 people; however, this is based on adults, while the students are only fourteen years old

Is it possible that fate has changed? Arriving at the Sword Tempering River so much earlier means that gaining memories from fifteen years in the future is not a bad thing; rather, it is the greatest blessing from heaven, allowing me the opportunity to start anew. Nanxing couldn't help but clench his fists, feeling a surge of excitement in his heart

In the early morning, the rosy glow envelops the lush green forest like a delicate veil, creating an enchanting scene

With a splash, Nanxing leaped into the river, vigorously paddling with both hands. The river water was indeed very cold, chilling to the bone, but it was still bearable, certainly much better than the icy caves of the North Pole of Cold Condensation.

The icy waters of the Cuijian River are bone-chilling; even from a distance, one can feel a wave of cold air rushing towards them. This is quite peculiar in an environment that is almost akin to a tropical rainforest, likely due to the abundant presence of a type of heavy water at the riverbed.

It seems I have narrowly escaped a disaster, that cursed War Academy insisting on conducting graduation assessments on Iron Hoof Star. Xuanyuan Nanxing checked himself for injuries while attempting to call his instructor, but his actions came to an abrupt halt

All around, there are traces of burning; not far away, several large trees are broken in half. Various metal fragments are scattered on the ground, and there is even a half-dismembered corpse, sending chills down one's spine

Humanity is engaged in a war against three major races, having fought for decades without a clear victor, and it remains uncertain how much longer the conflict will continue. All citizens of the Federation are required to serve in the military after the age of seven, with the exception of a very small number of nobles who possess privileges

In the interstellar era, human life is not valued highly. Under the Federation's reproductive policies, even with years of conflict against the three major races, the population continues to grow year by year. Xuanyuan Nanxing is merely one of the countless fourteen-year-old boys at the Galan Star War Academy. At this moment, he is walking with heavy steps, closely following behind Jimmy, trying his best not to fall behind.

Ah! Is there no humanity? Do we still have to undergo assessments? The blond youth beside him spoke with a sobbing tone, and his voice sounded somewhat familiar. Xuanyuan Nanxing turned his face and was taken aback by what he saw.

At this moment, I began to recall intermittently that something went wrong when the spacecraft entered the atmosphere. A violent roar erupted, and I was thrown to one side in the cabin, then my consciousness was gradually replaced by coldness until I completely lost awareness

To know that after fifteen years, one might at least become a level five elite soldier, while currently not even qualifying as a mere foot soldier, requires a significant amount of combat experience. Perhaps this could allow oneself to bid farewell to the novice phase and become a true warrior.

Xuan Yuan Nan Xing was slightly taken aback, carefully observing the condition of the classmates around him. Indeed, as Jimmy had said, they were putting on a brave front.

Jimmy, fortunately, you are still alive

The Xuanyuan family wields considerable influence; however, Xuanyuan Nanxing is not a direct descendant, and matters such as exemption from military service do not concern him. He entered the War Academy at the age of seven, and it has now been exactly seven years since then

Ah, it seems that no matter how terrible life may be, it is still a form of wealth. Fifteen years, regardless of where one is, will always be better than the present. What is most needed in youth is the cultivation of perseverance and endurance. If one can endure even the freezing ice caves, there is no reason to fear the mere Sword Tempering River

Is memory truly real? That memory is also about the spaceship accident, followed by the requirement to hunt five soundwave lizards within a specified time. It was a rather unfortunate hunting task, with a completion rate of only thirty-four percent. I managed to kill one, severely injure another, and the other three were not even located before the graduation assessment concluded. In short, the results were utterly disastrous.

The two supported each other to stand up. The chief examiner, Wilson, was known for his strictness. He stated that if one was to rush twenty kilometers to find the exam questions, immediate action was required. Any hesitation would result in punishment.

The students are extremely tired, but time is pressing, so they cannot afford to worry about so much

Splash, splash, splash

"You little brat, you start panting just because I said you're fat? Do you think I would lose my composure? Can't you see those fools around us are all putting on a brave face? Hurry up, the first one to arrive gets to choose the tasks. Talking is exhausting, let's communicate with gestures." Jimmy tightened his backpack and tried to quicken his pace as he rushed forward.

Uh! My head hurts, where am I? Xuanyuan Nanxing propped himself up, wincing as he looked around.

He, with great effort, pounded his chest like a gorilla and let out a few roars. Then, taking a deep breath to muster his courage, he sprinted a few steps and with a splash, leaped into the Sword Tempering River. As long as you have the ability, you can retrieve as many bottles as you want. After collecting them, you can select the easier exam questions from among them, provided you can withstand the coldness of the river water and fend off the nitrogen water monster fish within. Furthermore, each student has only one opportunity to enter the water. You can retrieve as many bottles as you want, and after collecting them, you can select the easier exam questions from among them, provided you can withstand the coldness of the river water and fend off the nitrogen water monster fish within. Additionally, each student has only one opportunity to enter the water.

In fact, Jimmy and Nanxing arrived slightly faster than others, with glass bottles sparsely floating on the river's surface. Each glass bottle contained the examination questions for this assessment, and in order to obtain the questions, one must swim into the river to retrieve them

After the modifications, the academy's troop transport spacecraft can accommodate 3,200 young individuals. The spacecraft has met with an accident, and it appears that many students have encountered misfortune before undergoing assessment. It is uncertain whether anyone has paid tribute to the deceased.

Hehe, Nanxing, good brother, if I were to die, who would help you fight

Nan, Nanxing, a good boy, has made progress

Ah, cold, cold, cold. Jimmy's teeth chattered, his neck gradually frosted over, and his movements became stiff

"Come here, there’s still one survivor. Damn it, so many have died before the assessment, my year-end bonus is gone." A coarse voice rang in my ears, and I felt my body being lifted up, then swaying forward, until I lost consciousness again

"What bad luck, it's a nitrogen water monster fish; there must be a nest of them nearby." Xuanyuan Nanxing turned his head and swam frantically towards the shore. With so many monster fish entangling him, he would either die or suffer severe injuries, so it was better to avoid provoking them.

"Huff, huff, huff." Jimmy was in good shape, but after running for half an hour, he was starting to feel the strain, sensing that his military backpack was becoming increasingly heavy. He turned to look at Nanxing, surprised to find that the kid was still able to keep up and seemed to have some energy left.