Yiye Zhiqiu nodded: "That's right. Therefore, the biggest difficulty in this level of the Demonic Realm is not how difficult the monsters are to defeat, but whether we can gather professional adventurers who are magicians who can restrain various elements. Otherwise, we can only rely on physical attacks." There is no way to pass this level.”
Now, only Yiye Zhiqiu and Xiaoniaoyiren are mages in the team. Yiye Zhiqiu is an ice spell that can deal with fire elemental monsters.
Xiaoniaoyiren's magic is a gravity attack without attributes. Although it can affect all elemental monsters, it will not cause damage. At most, it can only be used to contain or control the field, so it is not very effective.
"It seems that in addition to ice spells, we also need mages from several other elemental systems." Zhang Ze held his chin and fell into thinking.
In the Demon Realm, the known magic systems include the following: fire system, ice system, water system, earth system, wood system, thunder system, non-attribute system, and undead system.
Now that there are ice mages, the water system and the ice system can be regarded as different branches of the same type of element, so the water system can also be omitted.
Wood-type spells do not have any substantive attack types. They are generally auxiliary field-controlling spells such as [Vine Entanglement] or [Green Blessing], so the wood-type spells are not necessary.
From this point of view, Zhang Ze's team also needs to gather mages from the three offensive elemental systems of fire, earth and thunder.
This kind of thing is not something that can be done right away. After all, it is not easy to find a like-minded and reliable companion.
Zhang Ze also chooses his companions based on the principle of "preferring nothing to nothing", so this matter must not be rushed.
"It's getting late today. Let's all go offline and rest. We can't rush the progress too fast. After all, the Titan is still hospitalized and cannot come online to fight with us. We have to wait for him."
Everyone agreed with Zhang Ze's opinion, and then everyone said goodbye and went offline to rest.
Zhang Ze returned to his dormitory, picked up the phone and saw a missed call from his sister. Remembering that he had not spoken to his sister on the phone recently, he called her and chatted a little more with her.
By the time the brother and sister finished the phone call, it was already late at night, and Zhang Ze went to bed immediately.
Before entering the Demon Realm, he received a notice that the school required all freshmen to gather in the auditorium the next morning. The school had important things to announce and they must not be late.
Zhang Ze guessed that it must be related to the interruption of the last entrance test.
…
At the same moment, the office building of Qingda University Martial Arts School and the principal’s conference room.
An oval conference table was filled with senior officials from all levels of the Qing University Martial Arts School.
At the same time, there is Xiang Xiaoqin, the leader of the investigation team of the National Security Bureau, and her colleague Xu Lu.
Ran Qianqiu, who was sitting in the center, looked sad. In front of her, there were information on the fourteen students who died in the last accident.
"They were all good children. At the same age as flowers, they were killed like this!"
Ran Qianqiu was heartbroken and sighed heavily.
Everyone present was also silent, and the atmosphere seemed very heavy.
"Principal Ran, this time I was entrusted by Director Dongfang to assist my alma mater in investigating this matter." Xiang Xiaoqin said softly: "I need to check the list and information of everyone participating in the test to investigate whether they are related to Shuguang. There was collusion.”
Ran Qianqiu nodded and said: "It's no problem at all, Xiaoqin, please help me bring it to Brother Dongfang and say I appreciate his help."
"It should be." Xiang Xiaoqin responded respectfully.
Lei Zhenlong said: "Principal Ran, our entrance test must continue. Otherwise, these more than a hundred students will remain in the school, seriously affecting our normal teaching order. You see..."
"I have already arranged this matter." Ran Qianqiu said slowly: "The entrance test will be carried out as usual. The results must be available within three days. Those who should stay will stay and those who should go."
"Should we still use the venue we tested last time? I'm worried about another accident." Shi Qingzhu said with some worry.
After all, the impact caused last time was too great. Many students saw the terrifying monsters in the Demon Cave, and it was inevitable that they would be afraid of that place.
If we continue to use the last venue for testing, she is worried that it will burden some students and affect the test results.
"No, the new test will no longer use the last venue. Not only that, we also need to use a new test method." Ran Qianqiu looked at Xiang Xiaoqin and said: "As for what the test is, please tell everyone Xiaoqin Just take a moment."
"Okay." Xiang Xiaoqin stood up, nodded to everyone, and said loudly: "In view of the accident in the last test, Principal Ran specially made a request to our National Security Bureau, hoping to use our professional equipment to test the new students."
"Professional equipment?"
Everyone present looked at each other, and they were very curious as to what kind of professional equipment it was.
Xiang Xiaoqin continued to explain: "This set of equipment is called the 'Virtual Combat System', or VCS for short. It is specially used by our National Security Bureau to train new combatants."
Xu Lu sent a pile of relevant information to everyone one by one. Everyone opened it and looked through it. Among them were physical photos of VCS, which looked very similar to the virtual game helmet.
"Yes, this system is actually designed based on a virtual game. But, it is more real than the game!"
Xiang Xiaoqin took out a physical helmet and put it on the table and said: "Testers can enter pre-set scenes by wearing this helmet and fight against virtual devil's cave monsters. The virtual devil's cave monsters are completely based on what we have collected. It is simulated with real monster data from the Demon Cave, and the difficulty can be adjusted to ensure that it is suitable for people of all levels of strength."
"The use of this testing method is also considered so that students can become familiar with the monsters in the Demon Cave through VCS in advance. If they really encounter the Monster in the Demon Cave in the future, they will not be in a hurry."
"It turns out it's a virtual game..." Xiao Zheng looked disdainful, "Can this thing test a student's true strength? I think it's more accurate to test it in the real world."
"I don't object to this, but it's too dangerous." Xiang Xiaoqin smiled and said, "Minister Xiao doesn't want any more student casualties, right?"
Cui Yan asked with curiosity: "Xiaoqin, how to use this VCS? Can it be worn on the head? So how to test it? How to judge the test results?"
"That's right, just put it on your head. The chip inside the helmet will automatically connect to the brain, allowing testers to enter a deep dive state."
"I have discussed the rules of the test and the determination of the results with Principal Ran. The details are as follows: The tester enters the virtual battlefield, and they will face the lowest difficulty level monster in the Demon Cave, which is level 1. If he defeats the monster, 5 The second round of testing will be conducted in a few minutes, fighting against level 2 difficulty monsters in the Demon Cave."
"Then and so on, the reincarnation continues until the tester is defeated by the monster in the Demon Cave and automatically exits the virtual battlefield. Our system will automatically count the tester's results and rank them based on the number of monsters defeated and the length of stay in the test. The top fifteen students pass the test, and the rest are eliminated!”
Lei Zhenlong frowned and said, "How much equipment did you bring here? There are more than a hundred people here!"
Xu Lu scratched her head and said, "Sorry, our National Security Bureau has a total of twenty sets, so we only brought ten sets this time... Our funds are very tight, please be considerate."
Ran Qianqiu waved his hand and said: "That's enough, that's enough. Each group of ten students can be in groups. The rest of the students can watch the test live broadcast on the big screen, so that they can see other people's battles, so as not to say there is any secret operation during the elimination."
"The test has been decided. It will be announced in public in the auditorium tomorrow morning, and then the test will begin."
Since the principal has agreed, the others will naturally not object, and everyone has approved it.
"Let's end today's meeting here. Except for Minister Xiao, everyone else can take a rest." Ran Qianqiu nodded to everyone, and everyone stood up to leave.
Xiao Zheng curled his lips and said: "Are you going to report to the leadership of the National Security Bureau about the last fight with that Shuguang bastard? Didn't I already write a written material? Isn't it finished yet?"
Xiang Xiaoqin smiled and said: "Minister Xiao, don't get me wrong. I am not asking you to report materials, but I want you to join the National Security Bureau's temporary action team to crusade against the Dawn Organization!"
Xiao Zheng's careless expression suddenly changed, and he said solemnly: "Are you really going to take action against Shuguang?"
"Really!" Xiang Xiaoqin also said with a serious face: "In recent times, Shuguang's actions have become more and more rampant. They have killed adventurers everywhere in the Demon Realm, caused the Tianfeng Massacre in the real world, and now they have The devil's claws have extended to the campus... The highest level of the country has been unable to tolerate their despicable and criminal behavior and requires our National Security Bureau to take immediate action to eliminate this group of villains!"
Bang!
Xiao Zheng punched the table with his fist, his eyes flashing with excitement, and said: "It should have been like this a long time ago!"
He took a deep breath and said: "Chief Xiang, tell me, what do you need from me, Xiao? No matter what I do, I will go through fire and water without hesitation!"
"It's very simple. I need you to go abroad..." Xiang Xiaoqin smiled meaningfully.
"Going abroad?" Xiao Zheng was stunned immediately.
"Yes, we have always suspected that Sugon has close ties with Country M, and all their actions may have been directed by them!" Xiang Xiaoqin said in a deep voice: "For this reason, the National Security Bureau sent a A colleague went to country M and secretly lurked among the top management of country M to collect relevant intelligence, but he suddenly lost contact recently. We are very worried about his safety, so we would like to ask you to help investigate."
"Why are you looking for me for this kind of thing? There is no one in your National Security Bureau? I am not a spy!" Xiao Zheng looked reluctant, "Is there a job of killing people? I think I am more suitable for this kind of job! "
Xiang Xiaoqin said apologetically: "There is no way. The identity information of all of us in the National Security Bureau has long entered the intelligence center of Country M. Once we appear in Country M, we will be monitored immediately and we will not be able to carry out our work at all. So, we need a 'fresh face' to go for us."
"Mr. Xiao, your background is relatively simple, you are just a teacher, and your strength is also very strong. You are a fourth-level Demon Realm expert, enough to cope with various situations that arise, so we think you are the most suitable candidate! Please don't refuse. .”
Ran Qianqiu also said: "Mr. Xiao, just go with peace of mind. I will arrange the school affairs."
"...Since you have made all the arrangements, principal, I have nothing more to say..." Xiao Zheng looked helpless and spread his hands and said: "What about the funds for going abroad? You have to give me 1.8 million at least. ?”
"Sorry, our National Security Bureau is short of funds... we can only give you 50,000 yuan, and you need to prepare the rest of the funds yourself." Xu Lu's words rang next to him.
Xiao Zheng looked up to the sky and wailed: "You're cheating me!"
…
Early the next morning, a large number of students poured into the school auditorium.
Zhang Ze was among them. The students who were traveling with him were discussing the content of today's meeting, and everyone had similar guesses.
The school must start the entrance test again.
Sure enough, after the meeting started, Lei Zhenlong, who spoke on behalf of Ran Qianqiu, announced the latest entrance test.
When everyone heard that the testing method would be changed to use a virtual helmet, there was an uproar at the scene.
This testing method is unprecedented. Since the establishment of Qingda University Martial Arts School, the previous testing methods have been used.
In order to pass the entrance test, many students secretly inquired about a lot of relevant information and participated in many so-called simulation tests. The purpose was to successfully pass and become students of Tsinghua University's martial arts school.
As a result, the testing method has actually been changed now. Wasn’t their previous efforts in vain?
However, this is the school's decision and no one can change it.
Not willing? Then you can just quit and go home.
Zhang Ze saw Xiang Xiaoqin standing on the stage. Xiang Xiaoqin also noticed him and smiled and winked at him.
"With her here, nothing good will happen!" Zhang Ze cursed in his heart.
"The rules have been explained clearly to everyone, and the test will be carried out next. Now, line up according to the student number of admission, and every ten people will be in groups..." Lei Zhenlong said loudly.
Soon, the twelve groups were ready, and the first group of novices stepped onto the stage. They sat on the wide-backed chairs that had been prepared, put on virtual helmets, and prepared to enter the virtual battlefield.
On the large screens on the left and right sides of the auditorium, a real-time live broadcast appeared. In ten divided screens, the status of all test participants could be seen.
Zhang Ze was in the third group. He looked at the list on another big screen.
Tang Qiaowei is in the ninth group and Sun Ruotong is in the eleventh group.
"Chen Feng!?" Zhang Ze suddenly discovered Chen Feng's name. This guy was in the second group.
At this moment, Chen Feng also discovered Zhang Ze's name. He turned around and looked around, and soon found Zhang Ze in the crowd.
"Hmph! I didn't expect you to be qualified for admission to the Qingdao Martial Arts School, but that's it for you!" Chen Feng sneered.
"The test begins!"
As Lei Zhenlong's shout fell, the ten students sitting on the chairs instantly entered a deep dive state. Everything in the outside world was cut off and they entered the virtual battlefield.
