Chapter 0003: The Five-Person Group

Without a word, he stepped on the branches and leaped over from the treetops

"Don't worry about so much, there are twenty-five sound wave lizards! Brothers, a new day has begun, let's speed up our actions." The leader of the five-man group issued orders with great authority, while the third and fifth members hurriedly climbed to the treetops to scout the distance

This small horned lizard exhibits a high level of alertness; before the southern star approaches, it opens its mouth and with a "bang," releases a sonic projectile, causing a subtle distortion in the air

Recalling that sword strike just now, every muscle in my body was gathering strength. This strength traveled from my waist through my shoulders to my arms and into my wrists. At the moment I activated the lightsaber, a force erupted from my palm, striking the hilt, resulting in that extraordinary blow.

This? Is this what I did?

Buzz

"After sleeping for so long, it feels really good." Nanxing felt languid all over, filled with a sense of strength deep within, and truly wanted to rush outside and let out a loud roar to the sky. Looking out through the dim light, it seemed there was no danger nearby.

Hard work pays off for those who are diligent. After searching for more than two hours, Nanxing encountered another sound wave lizard, which was significantly smaller than the one hunted yesterday, making it likely easier to deal with

In fact, the sonic lizard has a strong territorial instinct; apart from the mating season, it is rare to see two lizards together. Nanxing was merely taking a chance. After a day filled with events—from the morning's spaceship crash, to coming to terms with the consciousness of fifteen years later, to a twenty-kilometer trek to the Sword Tempering River, and finally successfully hunting a sonic lizard—he felt utterly exhausted and was in dire need of a good sleep. After a day filled with events—from the morning's spaceship crash, to coming to terms with the consciousness of fifteen years later, to a twenty-kilometer trek to the Sword Tempering River, and finally successfully hunting a sonic lizard—he felt utterly exhausted and was in dire need of a good sleep

Nanxing gradually calmed down in her sleep, her breathing becoming exceptionally long and steady. A hint of heroism slowly emerged between her youthful brows, and her expression appeared much more composed than before.

Ah, young man, look at this little lizard www.hetushu.com, shall we leave it to Xin Rui? She hasn't opened for business today yet! Suddenly, a clear and melodious female voice came from behind, like pearls rolling onto a silver plate, making it hard to imagine that a voice could be so enchanting

Raising his head, he suddenly noticed a faint distortion above him. At that moment, the instinct for survival took precedence, and Nanxing's body coiled around the tree trunk like a snake, swiftly ascending as the sound wave projectile grazed past his feet.

"Boss, could the person who took down that sonic lizard be the one who just left?" A refined young man wearing gold-rimmed glasses turned his head and said thoughtfully.

"No, that's far from possible! It's difficult to move among the treetops, let alone find the right angle to send the sound wave lizard off with a single strike. Never offend this person; we cannot defeat them." Lao San is a slender youth with multicolored dyed hair

Uncertain how much time had passed, the watch emitted a faint sound, prompting Nanxing to open his eyes warily. Before sleeping, it was necessary to make some arrangements outside. The watch was equipped with three disposable alert probes, which would automatically provide notifications if there was significant movement within a radius of 300 meters, serving as the only consideration the academy had for its students

Defeating opponents of a higher rank is a relatively common occurrence among elite soldiers, but it becomes increasingly difficult as one ascends in rank. Upon reaching the sixth level of elite soldier, there is an opportunity to transform into a powerful enforcer. Enforcers are also divided into six levels, and it is said that above them exist the interstellar judges, who wield control over life and death in the world, capable of turning the tide with a mere gesture. However, even enforcers are rarely seen, let alone the interstellar judges.

The sonic lizard sensed a creature approaching and quickly suppressed its pain to heighten its vigilance. Its left eye had completely sunken in, and it felt a terrifying tearing sensation in its brain. Having resided in this place for several years without encountering danger, it had become somewhat dull in its reactions; however, the murderous intent emanating from the powerful creature was still discernible, something happened. It sought its life. Yet, the murderous intent from the powerful creature was still discernible, something happened. It sought its life.

No longer continuing to observe, Nanxing took advantage of the leaves for cover and swiftly moved to another treetop. Clearly, waiting idly for a hare was not a viable strategy; in just a few days, that corpse would be picked clean by the woodpeckers. If one were to keep waiting like this, there would be no need for any assessment.

It is known that hunting the sound wave lizard is extremely difficult, and many glass bottles contain this examination question. As the sound wave lizards in the forest are gradually hunted, it is unlikely for most students to achieve a completion rate of one hundred percent. Generally speaking, hunting three sound wave lizards and achieving a completion rate of sixty percent is already considered a basic pass.

Clean and decisive, judging from the peck marks left by the prickly bird, this sonic lizard must have been taken out yesterday afternoon. Third Brother, if you were to face the sonic lizard, could you slice open its belly with a single sword strike?" The boy speaking was not tall, yet his tone was remarkably mature

Moreover, the testing locations for different exam questions are quite far apart. It is impractical to gather together and travel back and forth for assessments. Therefore, it is certain that among these five individuals, someone must have given up the relatively easier questions and resolutely chosen the most extensive and also the most difficult questions, indicating their strong unity. If one of them were to become an enforcer in the future, the others would benefit.

Upon hearing this, Nanxing smiled. The principle of the survival of the fittest is not without merit. The fact that these five individuals can unite is something others should learn from.

With a few leaps, Nanxing disappeared into the depths of the dense forest. The leader of the five-member group suddenly raised his head and said with some surprise: "I didn't expect that this generation of our Jialan Star is truly full of hidden talents. There are actually people who can remain concealed near me for so long without being detected. Ha, the strongman William should also be in this forest, along with Moon Sister Lan Xinrui and the magician Sabo. It's quite lively here."

Having gathered good teeth and soft skin, Nanxing chose a nearby Yanguo tree, climbed into the sturdy branches, and used a lightsaber to carve out a hollow in the tree. He then squeezed his entire body inside, carefully concealing himself. He did not venture far, harboring the intention of waiting for an opportunity. When the sound wave lizards are extremely hungry, they will resort to consuming their own kind. By staying here, if he could wait for other sound wave lizards to arrive, it would save him considerable effort.

Fortunately, the lightsaber has not been rendered useless, and there are still four crossbow bolts remaining. Moreover, this is only the first day, and we have successfully hunted a sizable sonic lizard, which will make the next four days considerably easier. Additionally, the lizard's teeth and soft skin from its abdomen can be collected and sold for a small profit, so we have not incurred any significant losses. The immediate priority is to find a good place to get some rest.

The federation implements a strict hierarchical system, which is not very apparent within the academy. However, once one enters the workforce, the world reveals its harshness. Those in higher positions have the authority to command those in lower positions, and if there is any dissent, a confrontation can easily ensue

"No way, is that really possible? Just now, I only used the sword once, and a third of the energy is already gone?" Nanxing checked the condition of the laser sword, feeling quite frustrated. How could one not be upset? The instructor would not lie; based on the assessment results of previous graduating classes, it is indeed prudent to use it sparingly, as the laser sword can last for an hour. Therefore, the problem lies within oneself.

A faint ray of light leaked in, a vent left by the cutting of wooden boards to create a sheltering tree hollow. The watch indicated that it was already the morning of the second day of the assessment

An elite soldier is, after all, still a soldier

Today, Nanxing is markedly different; he no longer carries any trace of youthful naivety. His actions exude decisiveness and assertiveness. If he was still apprehensive when he entered the Yanguo Forest yesterday, he is now a transformed individual, no longer concerned about the sound wave lizard.

Nanxing is becoming increasingly accustomed to moving atop the massive canopy. Before the sonic attack can reach him, his body gently sways, already leveraging the force to shift three to four meters away. It appears to be a narrow escape from the attack, yet in reality, it is quite methodical.

As she fell into a deep sleep, Nanxing could no longer concern herself with the possibility of a fierce ambush; at one moment, she was a fourteen-year-old student of the Galan Star War Academy, and at another, a fallen fifth-level elite soldier

In memory, Nanxing deeply understands why the Federation vigorously supports the use of lightsabers by soldiers and lists lightsaber proficiency as a mandatory subject. This is because, when fighting against the Bernans, they often have ways to withstand long-range attacks and close in. At that point, a lightsaber is more reliable. Additionally, the hybrid offspring of the Shining Spirits particularly enjoy parasitizing humans. Without thorough scanning, it is difficult to distinguish whether a teammate has turned into an enemy. In response to certain emergencies, using a lightsaber is the most appropriate choice.

The ground and stones flew up under the tree with a loud bang. Once I confirmed my safety, a wave of exhaustion washed over me. It was just a hair's breadth away; do not dream of graduating with good grades. It would already be fortunate if the academy could retrieve your remains.

Gently pushing the simple wooden board, the body rolled over with the help of the leaves, taking cover among the branches. From a distance, five figures were standing beside the corpse of the sound wave lizard, examining it. Although they were all students from the graduating class, there were many people in the War Academy, and apart from those they frequently encountered, they could at most recognize a few familiar faces, but could not recall each other's names.

Alright! Be careful, we five will advance and retreat together. The academy does not prohibit collective cooperation, but hunting twenty-five sound wave lizards is no small task. We can only find a way to seize them from others. Fifth, your acrobatic skills are already quite remarkable. As soon as you hear any noise, scout immediately. I believe that as long as it is not a direct kill by a sword, other students will have to engage with the sound wave lizards for a few minutes, and that will be our opportunity

Beep... ...

As this is the territory of the sonic lizard, apart from the occasionally visiting spiny stickbird, no other small creatures dare to come here. It is also just dawn, making it particularly tranquil, and voices carry far when spoken.

Descending from the treetop, Nanxing's calves were still cramping. He looked towards the sonic lizard, which had a pile of red and yellow exposed beneath its ribs, and couldn't help but feel a twinge of fear. Just a moment ago, he had dared to stare down the large lizard and challenge it, was he courting death? However, this instinct for battle was indeed quite strong.

"Damn it, I will chop you up," Nanxing exclaimed unusually, his face contorting into a fierce expression. He forcefully stepped on the tree trunk, using the momentum to swiftly ascend, and in just a few moves, he leaped onto the trunk.

A brief, extremely short buzzing sound emerged, and a streak of blue sword light flashed by. The sound wave lizard was stunned for a full three seconds before it let out a terrified wail. Gradually, its sharp claws lost their grip on the treetop, and its two-meter-long body crashed down.

The sword strike just now was not particularly remarkable; most first-level soldiers would employ such small tricks. The swordsmanship of this era is born for practical combat, encapsulated in nine fundamental techniques: chop, collapse, lift, block, intercept, thrust, stir, press, and hang. Some laser swords can even unleash sword light for long-range attacks, yet most people seem to prefer energy guns

"What? Do you want to compete with me for prey? Women often use some tricks to achieve their goals; I've seen plenty of that. I advise you not to act rashly, as after graduation, everyone will go their separate ways, and I am not afraid of offending someone like you. Let me think, your name is Lan Xinrui, right? The one ranked first among the flower protectors in the academy? If you want to act cute, you should go find that classmate under the tree! He would definitely be very willing." Nan Xing said, locking onto the two.