Chapter 4

The cultivation of the Energy Art has already become a very important part of the Earth Federation's education system. Besides the regular college entrance exam subjects, there is a special practical test item.

Since the practical test has a certain level of danger, not all candidates need to participate in the practical test. The scores from the practical test are not included in the total college entrance exam score. Whether to participate in the practical test is entirely voluntary, but for those who wish to apply to some special institutions, the practical test score is a necessary standard.

In recent years, an increasing number of prestigious institutions have included the practical test scores in their admission criteria.

Of course, for those who want to work in fields related to the dimensional realm, a good practical test score is also a very good stepping stone.

Although Zhou Wen can obtain dimensional crystals from mobile games and does not need to冒险进入异次元领域, he still plans to participate in the practical test and enter a specialized cultivation academy for further study. In the future, he will also work in fields related to the dimensional realm.

If Zhou Wen does not engage in any work related to the dimensional realm and has no source or channel for dimensional crystals, it would be difficult to explain why he can evolve so quickly and why he might obtain companion pets in the future.

A great man hides in the city; a diamond only goes unnoticed when mixed with a large number of quartz.

Zhou Wen does not want to冒险进入异次元领域, but he must engage in work related to it. At least, he needs a channel to obtain dimensional items so that when he uses a large number of dimensional crystals in the future, it will not raise too much suspicion.

The practical test is not a solo battle but is conducted in groups of four. Besides individual combat skills, teamwork, leadership, and other abilities will also affect the final score.

If, during the practical test, one is the only one left standing while the other three team members have already exited the test or encountered accidents, even if one performs well, the score will be significantly affected.

Zhou Wen's reputation at Guide High School was indeed good, making him an ideal teammate. However, in the past month, his image and reputation have sharply declined, and his abilities have been greatly questioned.

If a regular student were to invite him to form a team, it would be understandable, but for someone like Fang Ruoxi, who has a chance to top the practical test in Guide Prefecture, it seems unnecessary to invite him.

Zhou Wen was once famous for his cultivation of the Bitter Zen, but in terms of hard power, there are still some students in Guide High School who have cultivated Energy before the age of sixteen. However, unlike Zhou Wen, who relied solely on self-cultivation, they have all absorbed Energy Crystals to some extent as an aid to their cultivation.

"Why did you choose me for the team?" Zhou Wen asked Fang Ruoxi with interest.

Fang Ruoxi met Zhou Wen's gaze, her eyes clear and cold like the icy spring of a high mountain.

"I am striving for a high score in the practical test, so I need a strong teammate, and you have that strength," Fang Ruoxi said calmly.

"Are you talking about the me from over a month ago?" Zhou Wen asked.

Fang Ruoxi stared at Zhou Wen with a burning gaze, her tone still firm: "To me, Zhou Wen is still Zhou Wen, and has never changed. You are still the only person in Guide High School who can be considered my rival."

Zhou Wen was slightly taken aback; he did not expect Fang Ruoxi to see him this way, and a strange feeling welled up in his heart.

"By saying this, where does that leave An Jing?" Zhou Wen said with a self-deprecating smile. Although he did not care that An Jing had defeated him, he had to admit that she was much stronger than him.

Fang Ruoxi sighed: "That's why I said you are the only person in Guide High School who can be considered my rival. An Jing does not belong here and will not participate in the college entrance exam here."

"What do you mean?" Zhou Wen was slightly taken aback.

"Didn't you know? She has already transferred schools," Fang Ruoxi paused and continued: "Although I don't know An Jing's background, I can be sure that she has surpassed the Mortal Level. For someone her age to reach that level, her origin must be extraordinary. With her strength, challenging you was unnecessary. Moreover, her arrival and departure were so sudden, it felt like she came specifically to beat you up. I thought you already knew her and had some past with her."

Zhou Wen had not thought much about it before, but now, upon careful reflection, it seemed to be true. However, he was certain that he had never met An Jing before and could not have any past with her.

"How could that be? I have never met her before and could not have any past with her." Zhou Wen carefully recalled for a while but could not think of any reason why he might have a grudge with An Jing.

"Then I must have overthought it," Fang Ruoxi did not continue the topic and looked at Zhou Wen, asking: "What is your answer?"

"I don't mind having a strong teammate. I'm happy to join your team," Zhou Wen shrugged.

"Then it's settled. The other two team members have already been found. Starting today, we will train together every afternoon during the cultivation class to ensure we have enough coordination and默契 for the practical test." Fang Ruoxi looked at her watch and turned to Zhou Wen: "Come, it's almost time for the afternoon cultivation class."

Li Zhi and Tian Xiangdong were slightly taken aback when they saw Fang Ruoxi bring Zhou Wen back. They knew Fang Ruoxi was looking for the fourth teammate, but they did not know who she had chosen.

Now, seeing that Fang Ruoxi had chosen Zhou Wen, they felt some confusion. After all, they had seen Zhou Wen's actions over the past month.

Cultivation is like rowing against the current; if you do not advance, you will fall behind, especially in practical combat. It is difficult to grasp the fleeting opportunities in practical combat, and a few days without practice can significantly slow one's reaction time. Zhou Wen had not practiced for over a month and spent all his time playing games, looking pale and weak. His practical combat skills must have declined significantly.

Just like professional fighters, if they do not train for a period, they need sufficient time to recover before they can compete. No one can become stronger by lying around; they only become weaker.

With only a few days left until the college entrance exam, even if Zhou Wen were to turn over a new leaf now, it would be difficult for him to recover to his original practical combat level.

"Ruoxi, the fourth teammate you mentioned wouldn't be Zhou Wen, right? That's a bit of a joke!" Tian Xiangdong touched his nose and said exaggeratedly.

"I am not joking; Zhou Wen is our fourth teammate," Fang Ruoxi said seriously.

Tian Xiangdong looked at Fang Ruoxi and then at Zhou Wen, touching his nose again: "Ruoxi, we know Zhou Wen has talent and ability, but he hasn't trained for over a month. It will be difficult for him to recover to his previous level. Our goal is to top the practical test in Guide Prefecture. Zhou Wen might not be the best choice. How about this: Zheng Yi and I have some connections. If you find it inconvenient to ask, I can invite him to join our team. What do you think?"