Chapter 128: Changing the Assessment Rules for Qin Chuan! (April 1800 Monthly Ticket Bonus)

Holy shit!

Seeing that astonishing sight, the ice-powered superhuman's pupils contracted—"How strong is that third-tier demon beast's water control?!"

Upon reaching third tier, demon beasts gain not only immense physical strength but also some special abilities; that fleeing third-tier demon beast had previously shown the ability to control water and hide within it, which was the key reason it could escape from Ji Huai's grasp.

Although they had known this beforehand, the ice-powered superhuman still couldn't believe that a third-tier demon beast could produce such a horrifying scene.

Thinking of the consequences of letting it strike the shore, the ice-powered superhuman's eyes instantly reddened, black light surged around them, their presence grew ever more terrifying, as if some forbidden power were erupting; the chill around them became more biting, their speed increased, yet the ice grew even stronger.

Hurry up, we…

"Pa!" a hand slapped his shoulder—it was Ji Huai.

"Don't use that skill." Ji Huai said calmly, "Don't rush."

While speaking, Ji Huai not only didn't speed up, but actually stood still in place.

"Ji Brother? You…"

Seeing the other four's incomprehension, Ji Huai's eyes rare ly showed a hint of a smile.

"They're one of us."—"This strength… tsk tsk tsk."

In the meeting room of the Special Affairs Group headquarters building, Lan Cheng watched the battle video replay: Qin Chuan killed a third-tier demon beast with a single strike, and its aftermath left hundreds of first- and second-tier demon beasts dead; he couldn't help but marvel, "Just one Spirit Beast breaking through to Elite Tier, and it's this strong?"

Also present in the meeting room were Zhou Zixiu and Ji Huai.

They are both aware of Qin Chuan's identity, so there's no need to avoid anything.

"Under normal circumstances, it wouldn't be this strong." Zhou Zixiu chuckled, "But this is East Lake, and the beast Qin Chuan advanced with is inherently water-elemental."

"Once advanced, besides gaining powerful new skills, the original skills are also strengthened, gaining new effects—equivalent to a comprehensive upgrade."

Therefore, Qin Chuan currently displaying water-elemental abilities is at his strongest.

Against water-dwelling demon beasts, his advantage is great.

"So that's how it is…" Lan Cheng nodded in realization, a thoughtful look in his eyes, "But this is already quite strong."

"I have an idea." He turned his head to look at Ji Huai, "Without this water-environment boost, could Qin Chuan kill a third-tier demon beast?"

"Yes." Ji Huai thought, then judged Qin Chuan's current strength: "A demon beast around Level 23 should be about his limit for killing."

"That's already impressive; after third tier, demon beasts don't rise that quickly." Lan Cheng clicked his tongue, then suddenly said, "I recall our Changxing City Special Affairs Group once captured a live Level 22 demon beast?"

"Chief, what are you planning?" Zhou Zixiu's eyes suddenly turned wary, "I feel you're up to something."

"You say that." Lan Cheng grinned, "I'm not the one who likes to stir trouble like you two."

"I'm thinking that in three days, it's the final practical exam before the college entrance exam—should we also put this third-tier demon beast into the test zone?" He tapped the table with his knuckles, "If it's only second-tier demon beasts, we can't showcase Qin Chuan's strength!"

"I've heard Qin Chuan currently holds an 'A+' rating at Yan Da; if he can kill a third-tier demon beast in the third practical exam, entering the S rank is no problem."

"The gap between S rank and A rank is still considerable, and it comes with resource allocation." "The higher-ups aren't asking us to look after Qin Chuan to some extent and show goodwill, are they? I think this idea is still good."

"Not good at all." Zhou Zixiu had a black line appear on his forehead, "You're looking after Qin Chuan, but what about the other examinees' safety?"

"Regarding the rule that points must be deducted if the exam is interrupted by an accident, there have already been many dissenting voices; now making the exam this dangerous will only increase public pressure!"

"Public opinion? Those behind it are either stupid or malicious." Lan Cheng's expression calm, "Anticipating crises and being cautious about safety are inherently factors that should be considered in the exam."

"If interrupting the exam doesn't incur point deductions, examinees will inevitably reduce their regard for exam safety; they'll think that if they encounter danger and stop the exam, someone will rescue them with no loss, so in pursuit of high scores they'll throw caution to the wind, disregarding safety."

This would put immense pressure on rescue personnel and also bring unnecessary risks.

The past two exams had zero deaths, proving this rule's necessity.

"As for unexpected incidents…" his voice trailed off slightly, "Sometimes luck is also part of strength."

"If one falls ill during the college entrance exam, can they be allowed to retake it alone?"

"I know these rules are necessary, but…" Zhou Zixiu rubbed his forehead.

"This exam, if interrupted, still deducts 10%." Lan Cheng spoke firmly, "This point will never change; facing public opinion, we should uphold our principles even more!"

"Besides that, based on the examinees' right to know, we must inform them beforehand that the exam includes a third-tier demon beast." Lan Cheng smiled, "This also tests their courage."

"What about safety then?" Zhou Zixiu said solemnly, "Third-tier demon beasts are too uncontrollable; besides Qin Chuan, any other examinee who meets one is done for."

"Safety definitely needs attention." Lan Cheng paused, "First, the third-tier demon beast will be fitted with a tracker; this exam, every examinee will carry a position display device, allowing them to check the beast's location at any time."

"Second…" Lan Cheng looked at Ji Huai, "Ji Huai, you will conceal your presence and follow that third-tier demon beast the whole way, stepping in promptly if any problem arises."

Under normal circumstances, to ensure safety, security personnel follow the examinees.

But in this situation, Ji Huai following the third-tier demon beast is obviously more secure.

"I can follow the third-tier demon beast, but you must consider another possibility." Ji Huai said calmly, "Qin Chuan may not wish to reveal his strength before so many people."

At this stage, there are still too few players whose Spirit Beast has broken through to Elite Tier.

Therefore, Qin Chuan revealing his strength would mean exposing his dream-world identity.

Given Ji Huai's understanding of Qin Chuan, he might not be willing to do so.

"This…" Lan Cheng felt it was a bit thorny.

"How about this?" Zhou Zixiu suddenly said, "The exam's total duration remains two hours; if after one hour the third-tier demon beast still hasn't been killed, Ji Huai will step in to kill it."

The remaining hour will have no third-tier demon beast.

Whether to act is up to Qin Chuan himself to decide.

"If Qin Chuan chooses to act and kill the third-tier demon beast…" Zhou Zixiu's voice trailed off slightly, "Then we'll consider, based on the actual situation, how to provide cover for his identity."

(End of chapter)