CHAPTER 926: CHAPTER 902: SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST BEGINS

The locations where the boxes scattered are not along the mainland’s edge.

Instead, many of them gently drifted into the deep forest, so they had no choice but to veer off their current path to search for those targets they had seen earlier.

"At this moment, it’s best for everyone not to split up, because without weapons and supplies, dispersing in this dense forest could very likely result in becoming prey to the wild beasts here and ending up sleeping forever in this place.

It seems that the school of the Medicine God Association doesn’t care about this, as all leaders agree with this policy, so it’s best for everyone to be mentally prepared, don’t think your life is all that important.

No one will come looking for you; if you want to survive, you need to stick together; there’s strength in numbers."

Jiang Xiaoxiao noticed there were people itching to move. They felt the main group’s progress was too slow; they’d rather operate individually. If others found those silver boxes first, it would be a big disadvantage for them.

Jiang Xiaoxiao felt she had to speak up, mainly because, despite the age difference between her and the others,

she has more practical experience. Without having secured weapons and supply boxes, if internal conflicts arise, how can one survive in this forest on their own?

Jiang Xiaoxiao doubted it was possible. This wasn’t training for special forces, just a school affiliated with the Medicine God School.

Even facing life-and-death elimination, one’s personal ability alone wouldn’t realistically ensure survival.

This isn’t a movie.

A lone hero.

Moreover, she believed that every doctor inherently had physical weaknesses.

Her own strong constitution was thanks to peaches, and having a husband keen on daily exercise, plus their readiness to face unknown dangers and the subconscious drive to protect family, these factors had led to some changes.

But it didn’t mean everyone else was like that.

Seeing that everyone looked so frail, it was clear they weren’t ready for this life-and-death challenge.

One person’s strength really is like a drop in the ocean.

Did they think Jiang Xiaoxiao was crazy, trying to demonstrate her leadership skills?

There was no choice.

Who would have thought that attending a freshman orientation would bring such danger when their bodyguards weren’t even with them?

She had left her bodyguard waiting outside the school.

But this happened on the first day.

Even she, alone, couldn’t fend off multiple attackers.

Besides, she had a strong intuition because she recalled what the Medicine God Association had once said about the Kunlun Secret Realm, though she didn’t know its nature because she hadn’t had the opportunity to discuss it in detail with her so-called eight teachers.

Now, this trial had already given her a strong instinct that it was closely related to what was in the Kunlun Secret Realm.

What strange sights they might see, no one could say for sure.

Some hesitated, but others still left.

Three boys exchanged glances, "Wu Yang, Ru Xue, you coming with us? We’re planning to form an alliance of three."

Among the eight people, four were boys and four were girls. If the four boys formed an alliance and left, they were the strongest individuals.

This was understandable, leaving the girls, easily perceived as burdens, behind.

Bai Xiao looked like she couldn’t even truss a chicken, and the chubby Xiao Yu’s physique suggested a disadvantage in any chase, making them easy targets for beasts.

Then there was Liu Yun, who had been silent all along and didn’t seem like a fighter either.

In their eyes, Jiang Xiaoxiao was only slightly stronger.

That’s why an invitation was extended to Jiang Xiaoxiao, especially considering her status as the Medicine God’s heir.

The girls all looked at Jiang Xiaoxiao and Wu Yang.

They knew that very likely the three of them might be abandoned.

If Jiang Xiaoxiao, a girl, didn’t follow the boys but stayed with them, it was not a decision a sane person would make.

Bai Xiao pressed her lips tight, not wanting to burden Jiang Xiaoxiao at this point, since Jiang Xiaoxiao had already helped them a lot.

Given that Jiang Xiaoxiao had once saved her by the river, she couldn’t now hold Jiang Xiaoxiao back.

Her physical condition and the actual situation left her no real choice.

If she truly cared for Jiang Xiaoxiao, she shouldn’t make things harder for her friend.

Xiao Yu and Liu Yun also didn’t say anything. They knew they were likely to be the first cast aside.

The strong are willing to ally, and the weak are inevitably eliminated, especially in the face of life and death.

Suddenly, human survival rules, in this context, turned into survival of the fittest.

It’s just the second day, and people have already started considering how to survive.

"I’m staying."

Wu Yang was speechless. If Jiang Xiaoxiao followed him and the boys, her chances of surviving to the end were quite high.

Yet, this woman before him chose to stay with these three other women.

Too soft-hearted. His grandfather had told him that the trials for new students were normally not that difficult and wouldn’t endanger lives. However, when faced with a once-in-a-century life-or-death ordeal, they had to fend for themselves. This wasn’t a game, nor was it a joke; people could really die.

The one who survived to the end would become the strongest and a treasured talent at the Medicine God School, sought after by teachers of chairman level. Apparently, his luck was not great this time, for what was supposed to be a mere reckless decision turned into facing a once-in-a-century life-or-death challenge.

Should he leave with the other boys?

Suddenly, he felt unsure, because along the way, he had developed a tacit bond with Jiang Xiaoxiao and Bai Xiao, which was no joke.

Moreover, throughout the journey, although not many incidents occurred, Jiang Xiaoxiao impressed him as very capable, calm in emergencies, and a natural leader.

Could such a person die easily?

He didn’t believe it!

Besides, she also bore the halo of the Medicine God’s heir.

Because of that, her chances of survival were high. She had medicine, and this person was a master of alchemy.

If, along the way, they found some herbs and she casually made something, surviving shouldn’t be a problem.

Fine, I’ll gamble. Gamble on a chance, gamble on a future.

At least he wanted to become a true friend of this heir of the Medicine God.

Importantly, he wasn’t heartless. Faced with such danger earlier,

she had not just run off leaving Bai Xiao behind to face the bear alone, but tried every way to save him instead.

Due to this alone, he should stay with this woman.

Gratitude and repayment are basic human decencies, no matter the circumstances.

His grandfather said, ensure you act like a human, be human.

Don’t violate your own principles, the tenets of healing and saving lives. He was a doctor.

The principles of doctors are different from others. If it were all for personal gain, why would he even be here.

"I’m staying too!"

The three boys looked at him as if he were a fool, "Then we’re off! Take care."

They quickly left.