CHAPTER 30: CHAPTER 30, THE CAR IS TOO FAST, CAN’T KEEP UP WITH THE RHYTHM_1

Wang Gang, chewing on a foxtail weed, said sarcastically, "Tsk, just a Light Summoner acting all high and mighty. Is he as awesome as my Boss Jiang? He’s not even fit to carry Boss Jiang’s shoes, right, Boss Jiang?"

Jiang Chen shot Wang Gang a glare. "If you don’t speak, no one will mistake you for a mute."

"I just can’t stand his smug face."

"Can’t stand it, huh? Then go duel him. I’ll support you in spirit."

Wang Gang chuckled. "Better not. That guy’s pretty twisted. Those five Light Warriors are all really strong."

Jiang Chen couldn’t care less. Even an SS-grade Class wouldn’t faze him, let alone an S-grade one. He felt Meng Zhenghao’s gaze turn their way.

At that moment, Meng Zhenghao, wreathed in smiles, walked towards them.

Jiang Chen was dumbfounded. What’s going on?

Meng Zhenghao smiled at Murong Xue. "Hello, Classmate Murong. I’m Meng Zhenghao."

Murong Xue managed a polite smile. "Hello."

"Our team lacks a Support Archer. We invite you to join us for the college entrance trial."

Jiang Chen looked at Murong Xue in surprise. Planning to jump ship?

Wang Gang couldn’t stand it any longer. Damn it, who the hell is this guy? Trying to steal my boss’s girl? Believe it or not, I’ll cut you down with one strike!

Wang Gang stood up. "Hello."

Meng Zhenghao looked at Wang Gang. "And you are?"

"Hello, classmate. I’m your daddy."

Meng Zhenghao’s eyebrows creased.

"Kid, watch your mouth."

"Fatso, are you asking to die?"

One of Meng Zhenghao’s lackeys stepped forward. "You’re the one asking to die! You don’t even recognize Bro Meng!"

Hands on his hips, Wang Gang snapped, "I only recognize my Boss Jiang, not some ’Bro Meng’! Classmate Murong is our teammate. What’s your deal? Trying to poach her, huh?"

Wang Gang wore an expression that said he’d faced life and death and was ready to fight anyone who challenged him.

Jiang Chen laughed. This damn fatty.

Murong Xue, fearing a conflict might erupt, quickly stepped in to clarify, "Sorry, I already have a team."

Meng Zhenghao said, "You’re not referring to them, are you? A Paladin, and..." He looked at Jiang Chen. "What is this classmate’s Class?"

"Swordsman," Jiang Chen replied.

Meng Zhenghao visibly froze, then said scornfully, "Swordsman? Just the three of you forming a team—an Archer, a Paladin, and a Swordsman on top of that? How many floors do you plan to clear?"

"Haha... They don’t even have a Priest."

"They’ll probably clear ten floors."

"Don’t make me laugh. The tenth floor has a swarm of monsters, not just one. I doubt they’ll even get past the eighth floor."

"And a D-grade Swordsman Class? Can trash like that even form a team?"

Facing everyone’s mockery, Jiang Chen remained indifferent. Do we need a Priest? Do I need a Priest? Absolutely not!

Wang Gang shouted angrily, "Get lost! How many floors we clear has nothing to do with you. Were you planning on inviting us home to worship us like grandfathers?"

Meng Zhenghao looked at Murong Xue again. "Murong Xue, have you really decided to team up with them? Our team has a Priest, and your best friend Nangong Xue is with us."

Murong Xue stated firmly, "I’ll say it once more: I already have a team. I won’t betray my teammates. Never."

Hearing this, Jiang Chen looked startled. This girl... is kind of interesting.

Wang Gang added, "Hear that? Now scram! Get as far away as possible."

"You’ll regret this," Meng Zhenghao said, turning and walking away.

Murong Xue looked at Jiang Chen. "Sorry, I didn’t know he would come."

"It’s okay," Jiang Chen replied, not minding.

Wang Gang exclaimed, "Boss, you can tolerate this? Just draw your sword and deal with him! Who does he think he’s looking down on?"

Jiang Chen said indifferently, "You’re too impulsive. If you want to fight someone over every little thing, you’ll have far too many people to deal with in the future."

Wang Gang chuckled. "Boss, your ’driving’ is too fast; I can’t keep up."

Jiang Chen kicked him. Damn it... I’m trying to teach you about your impulsiveness, and you’re saying I’m ’driving’...

The roll call was complete.

The principal said, "Alright students, the day of the examination has arrived. I want to congratulate you in advance on achieving great results, and I wish all of you a bright future.

"As for the college entrance exam, you all understand it clearly. It’s the Tower Challenge. From floor one to fifty, each floor has ten monsters, and the monsters on each floor are very strong. I hope everyone will try their best, be cautious, and maintain a good mentality.

"The examination also carries a certain degree of danger. If at any moment you can’t handle the opponents, withdraw immediately. Do not linger. Results are important, but your lives are even more so.

"Now please follow me onto the bus. We’re heading to the Xihai City examination venue. The examination period is ten hours. Within these ten hours, strive to achieve the best results you can."

The examination was quite humane. Each floor had ten monsters, ranging from Level One to fifty. The examinees knew their own strength, so they wouldn’t foolishly go to their deaths.

Everyone boarded the bus, heading for the Alliance Guild in Yan City.

The principal led the students into the Alliance Guild. Many Heroes were present, who parted to let the group pass.

In batches, they entered a Teleportation Altar and were transported to the Alliance Guild in Xihai City.

The Alliance Guild in Xihai City had many buses waiting. The principal led the group onto one, heading for the examination site.

「Twenty minutes later...」

A high tower appeared in everyone’s sight; that was the examination venue.

Dozens of buses entered the plaza in batches. Yan City alone contributed five schools. Xihai City comprised six counties, and in total, more than thirty schools from the entire Xihai City region had sent students, leading to two thousand people gathering in the plaza.

The students were all incredibly excited.

An examiner stood on the stage and spoke loudly:

"Once you enter the examination hall, your storage packs will be sealed; the use of any recovery Potions is prohibited.

"Make sure you wear your equipment properly. Once you enter the examination hall, your current gear will be locked in. If you haven’t equipped your gear, then you can only pray for the best.

"The Examination Tower has fifty floors, each floor worth 100 points. You are allowed to form teams, with a maximum of five people and a minimum of one person per team.

"The trial also carries a risk. If you meet an unbeatable opponent, immediately flee from the area. While results are important, life is far more precious.

"Your ranking will be based on your scores. The top-ranked individual will be rewarded with a Level 20 Silver-grade Suit by Chairman Wang of the Xihai City Alliance Guild.

"I wish you all the best of luck in the examination."

The scene erupted into a commotion, with everyone chattering excitedly, some nearly incoherent.

"Oh my god, a Silver-grade Suit! That’s amazing gear!"

"Getting first place won’t be easy. Probably only the SS-grade Dragon Knight Li Yunxi and the SS-grade Angel Shangguan Yunqiu stand a chance."

"The reward for first place is too generous! If we could team up with them, we might have a shot at it too!"

"I heard the Dragon Knight is already Level 17."

"Seems like it. That Angel is also Level 17. Their leveling speed is insane!"

"First place is definitely theirs. We don’t stand a chance."

A thought struck Jiang Chen. First place gets a Silver-grade Set? That reward is too good. The Underworld Set I’m wearing is just Black Iron Grade, a world of difference from a Silver-grade Set. I have to get that Silver-grade Set.

As the groups entered the examination hall in batches, the examination officially started.

Jiang Chen, Wang Gang, and Murong Xue were assigned to the same examination hall.

「Top floor of the examination hall.」