245: Chapter 245 Competition Rules

In the time that followed, Zhang Huaiyuan finally witnessed the learning intensity of the training camp.

After the advanced application courses in pure mathematics ended, there was almost no time to rest.

Biology... Mechanical Dynamics... including the Virtual Technology and Material Science that Zhang Huaiyuan excelled in, advanced courses covering almost every aspect continued one after another.

Fortunately, those selected were the elite of the elite, allowing them to barely keep up with the studies under such heavy pressure.

To better master the knowledge, Zhang Huaiyuan even took the initiative to turn off his True Sight ability, relying entirely on his own knowledge reserve to understand.

This also resulted in him being almost at the bottom during tests for other courses, except for the two subjects he was best at.

The secret criticisms of him being a "connected candidate" also grew louder.

Although no one spoke out directly due to their status and face.

But the alienation in their behavior and the disdain in their eyes were plain to see.

Of course, Zhang Huaiyuan didn't care about this.

He knew these students weren't targeting him on purpose, but rather out of respect for knowledge and the importance they placed on honor.

As long as his level improved, all the criticism would eventually vanish into thin air.

At this moment, in Main Classroom No. 1.

"The overall curriculum of the training camp ends here."

A mentor wearing a Senior Scholar medal scanned the crowd below and said calmly:

"Over the next three months, individual excellence training will be conducted based on each person's situation. In three months, Principal Mild will personally lead you to the Origin Star Sea to participate in this Academic Forum."

Saying this, he paused, tapped his wrist twice, and sent out a document:

"The rules for this competition are basically the same as previous years, mainly divided into three parts."

"The first part mainly competes on theory."

"All of you will enter a pre-set Tower of Knowledge; solve the corresponding problems, and you can proceed to the next stage."

"Each stage passed will accumulate one point, and the final total score of everyone in each team will be the final result for each academy."

"Notably, everyone has one chance to apply for assistance, but it can only be sent to someone on the same team."

The mentor projected the rules from his wrist into the air:

"For example, if Fang Qingran encounters a problem on the ninth floor that she cannot solve, she can check what type it is and apply for assistance from a teammate. For instance, for Virtual Technology, she can look for Zhang Huaiyuan; for pure mathematics applications, she can look for Talix, and so on..."

"This opportunity exists only once; if the other person cannot help, it's wasted, so you must be cautious. Also, if the requested student happens to be stuck at a critical moment and cannot provide help, it's also wasted, so you must communicate in advance."

"We understand."

Everyone nodded upon hearing this, their eyes focusing on Talix and Fang Qingran, who had the best results.

"We're counting on you."

"Don't worry, we are a team; we will definitely help you as much as possible."

Talix's expression remained unchanged, but he felt a bit of pressure in his heart.

As the academy's top student on the surface, he had to carry this banner.

"Same here."

Fang Qingran's words were much simpler; her gaze lingered on Zhang Huaiyuan, who was sitting at the very back, wondering what he was thinking.

"The second stage mainly competes on practical combat."

After letting the people below discuss for a moment, the mentor continued:

"All theories must ultimately come down to practical combat."

"In the second match, everyone from all teams will be dropped onto a specially modified planet."

"You must rely on the knowledge you have mastered and use limited resources to develop weapons and armies to eliminate all other enemies."

"The team that survives in the end will be the winner."

"Then isn't it simple? Just hand-craft a 'Restart' and wipe them all out!"

Hearing this, several students showed joy on their faces.

Technological methods are best at large-scale battles. Just use fire coverage when the time comes!

"It's not as simple as you think."

Seeing the expressions on everyone's faces, the mentor's voice became solemn:

"This is a specially modified planet where all powers have been weakened; even high-level rule-based weapons will find it difficult to play a decisive role there."

"Furthermore, Leviathan Laboratory was established by the Zerg; the biotechnology they control is even more advanced than the Association's Gene Tower. Although no real Zerg will take the field, even imitations should not be underestimated."

"Those lunatics from the Holy Light Monastery have even more flexible bottom lines. They can do anything in the name of faith; you must beware of them acting desperately."

Hearing this, Zhang Huaiyuan nodded thoughtfully, a memory of the Insect Beast that Emperor Luo had transformed into back in the Initial World flashing through his mind.

It was almost a perfect product of combined strength and speed, instantly killing two elders of the Xuanjian Sect.

"As for the final third match... if the first two test the strength of the team, the third is prepared for true peerless geniuses to turn the tables. The format is different every year, and the academy doesn't know what it will be like this time yet."

The mentor continued:

"However, for true geniuses, the format makes no difference. Therefore, what you need to do is to improve yourselves with all your might in the remaining time and not let the academy's reputation suffer."

"We understand."

Everyone responded in unison. Although they felt a bit of pressure, they were all true elites after all and had sufficient confidence in their own knowledge.

"Very well, those are the general rules. For details, check the materials I sent you later. Now, I will announce the academy's arrangements for your final period of excellence training."

The mentor scanned the crowd with satisfaction and began to call names one by one.

"Talix, based on observations during this training period, your mastery of Mechanical Dynamics and Virtual Technology is relatively weak. The academy has spent a great deal to invite two Senior Scholars from the Mechanical Tower and the Virtual Tower to give you individual lessons. Cherish this opportunity."

"Thank you, Academy. I will certainly do my best to learn and lead the team to victory, living up to the trust placed in me."

Hearing this, Talix couldn't help but show joy on his face.

"Fang Qingran, you have some deficiencies in your mastery of Material Science, Biology, and other areas. The academy has also temporarily hired several Senior Scholars."

"..."

The mentor handed out the respective arrangements, and soon it was Zhang Huaiyuan's turn at the end. He mused:

"Your talent is very high, especially in your research on Virtual Technology and Material Science. But the biggest problem is that your starting point is too low and you are too young, so there wasn't enough time to build a solid foundation. Therefore, your arrangement is different from the others."

"Principal Mild personally drew a ladle of water from the Sea of Time to construct a stable acceleration space of 9,000 years. All the books in the academy library are still available for you to borrow. How much you can absorb depends on your own fortune."

"Thank you, Academy, for the cultivation."

Zhang Huaiyuan responded solemnly..."}],