Since Heaven created Fang Zhou, why did it create us?!

Ye Fan and the others roared with resentment in their hearts.

Seeing the cadets below the stage, fired up and stirred by the generous rewards, Lu Hu shouted, "Quiet!

"Next, allow me to explain the specific rules of the Cave Hunting.

"First, the hunt starts at 8:00 AM sharp tomorrow morning and will continue nonstop for three full days, a total of 72 hours. The hunting location is Cave No. 1 of the Sea City Military Academy. Everyone will assemble here at 6:00 AM tomorrow, and I will lead you to the cave.

"Second, the interior of the cave is vast, featuring various terrains like forests, swamps, and caverns, and there's a wide variety of Demons. You can fully utilize your own advantages and strengths by choosing suitable terrains and prey.

"The ordinary Demons in Cave No. 1 are generally at the Lower-Rank Apprentice level, a few elite Demons are at the Middle-Rank Apprentice level, and a very small number of leader Demons are at the Upper-Rank Apprentice level. Their Hunting Points range from 0.1 to 10, based on their strength. Some materials from the Demons can be used for Alchemy, crafting Equipment, and so on. You may collect and preserve them as you see fit. After the hunt, the military academy will buy them back from you with contribution points.

"Furthermore, Hunting Points are awarded in tiers of 100. For every 100 Hunting Points you earn, you will receive 10 contribution points as a reward. The various zones of Cave No. 1 have been assigned different danger levels based on the threat posed by the Demons. You must act within your limits while also maintaining efficiency.

"If you encounter a life-threatening situation, do not hesitate. Immediately use the Black Iron-grade [Shield Scroll] the military academy has prepared for you. Although using a scroll means you are eliminated and will lose your chance for a seed spot, it's far better than pointlessly losing your life in such a trivial hunt.

"Third, I will emphasize this one more time! Teaming up is not allowed in this Cave Hunting, and attacking each other is even more strictly forbidden. Your entire hunting process will be live-streamed, allowing both instructors and other cadets to watch and supervise via their personal terminals.

"Fourth, you will be issued a [Hunting Recorder], which can provide you with directions, track your points, and be used to call for help if you encounter danger or any other unexpected situation. Additionally, after you are dismissed, you will need to prepare your own field supplies for the three days.

"Is that all understood?"

The cadets nodded in unison, replying, "Understood!"

Lu Hu gave a slight nod and waved his hand.

"Alright, dismissed! Attend your classes as usual today and get some rest tonight. I look forward to your performance over the next three days!"

* * *

After being dismissed, Fang Zhou followed Ye Fan and the others back to the First Company's classroom.

Upon seeing Fang Zhou, Bai Xiaochan, who had been waiting for a long time, quickly hurried over and asked with a curious look, "How did it go, Fang Zhou? Did Instructor Lu say anything?"

The other cadets from the First Company who weren't selected for the seed candidate list also cast curious and envious glances his way.

Fang Zhou recounted Lu Hu's words and then asked, "Xiaochan, how are the support Professions being assessed?"

Bai Xiaochan wrinkled her nose and said, looking rather discouraged, "It's so complicated. There's a written test, an interview, and even a practical combat test. Just thinking about it gives me a headache!"

Seeing this unmotivated girl showing signs of wanting to back out, Fang Zhou quickly goaded her. "You've got this, Xiaochan! Meng Hongzhuang was just asking me about you. Everyone is very concerned!"

The moment Bai Xiaochan heard Meng Hongzhuang's name, she immediately perked up.

She put her hands on her hips and gritted her teeth. "Hmph, that shorty Meng Hongzhuang! She's definitely hoping I get eliminated so she can lord it over me! She can dream on!"

Such a rare, high-quality support. If she kept slacking off and couldn't keep up with his pace, the loss would be immense.

Seeing that Bai Xiaochan's fighting spirit was rekindled, Fang Zhou secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Just as Fang Zhou was about to press his advantage and motivate her with more grand promises, a voice as faint as a mosquito's buzz came from the side.

"Um... Fang Zhou, can I add you as a friend?"

Fang Zhou looked toward the voice and saw an oval-faced female cadet from the First Company looking at him shyly.

Beside him, Bai Xiaochan's head snapped over alertly at the sound of the voice.

The oval-faced female cadet spoke nervously, "Sorry, Fang Zhou, I was just thinking that you'll surely make it onto the seed list. When that happens, you 100 seeds will leave your respective companies and form a single elite company. We've been classmates for two months and I still haven't added you as a friend..."

Ah, another female classmate drawn in by his personal charm. Fang Zhou understood.

He cheerfully exchanged contact information with the rather pretty girl.

Immediately after, the other cadets of the First Company couldn't sit still any longer.

They shed their reservations and swarmed him, shouting "Lord Fang."

It was obvious to anyone with eyes that with Fang Zhou's strength, the position of No. 1 Seed was practically guaranteed.

Perhaps today is our last chance to get close to Fang Zhou. As long as we add him as a friend, we're not even expecting any favors. We're thinking long-term; in a few or even a dozen years, when Fang Zhou achieves great fame, we'll have a basis for bragging rights. "Back in the day, when General Fang Zhou had just entered the military academy, I fought alongside him for two whole months!"

Pushed aside by the crowd, the oval-faced female cadet sighed with a touch of envy, her feelings complicated.

Two months ago, during the academy's Awakening ceremony, I even bet with a group of girlfriends on whether Fang Zhou would awaken the [Priest] Profession. When he awakened the [Undead Mage] Profession instead, I actually felt sorry for him. I never imagined that in just two short months, the classmate everyone thought could only get by on his looks would achieve such dazzling success through his own effort and Talent. Indeed, there are no trash Professions, only trash Awakeners.

She clenched her small fists, secretly motivating herself.

I must take Fang Zhou as my role model and blaze my own path!

* * *

In the meeting room, a group of instructors was discussing matters related to the next day's Cave Hunting.

To the Apprentice-rank recruits like Fang Zhou, Cave No. 1 was enormous.

But for high-tier instructors like Lu Hu, Su Xinyan, and Chen Qingshan, who were Silver and even Gold-tier, it was just a small hunting ground. A little bit of attention from them would be more than enough to ensure the safety of the 180 seed candidates.

After assigning the instructors to their stationed positions, Lu Hu asked, "Does anyone have anything else to add?"

One instructor hesitated before speaking. "Fang Zhou and Ye Fan have permission from their research project team to exchange for resources in advance that will be useful in the Cave Hunting, like Spiritual Recovery Potions, Physical Recovery Potions, Military Ration Pills, and so on. Isn't this somewhat unfair to the other candidates? Should we impose some restrictions on them?"

Before Lu Hu could speak, Su Xinyan, who had been sitting silently to the side, let out a cold snort. "Ridiculous! Why don't you also say it's unfair that Fang Zhou is wearing a full Apprentice set with Refinement +1 and embedded with Gemstones, while other candidates can only exchange for Apprentice-level weapons? I don't care about Ye Fan, but Fang Zhou's privileges were earned with his own blood and sweat. He can exchange for whatever resources he wants. The strong take all!"

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