Why does it feel like I've been set up

...

Wei Wenshi's head was covered in black lines.

Are you seriously not even going to pretend anymore...

If we could use technological weapons and you sent out that A-rank robot, how would the other students even play...

He shook his head and said,

Forget it, everyone just do your best.

He didn't hold much hope anymore. Not regressing would be considered a success...

The spaceship is waiting outside, follow me.

Wei Wenshi stepped out of the classroom, and the crowd immediately followed.

Soon,

The group arrived at the school's spacious plaza.

There, a massive blue spaceship was parked on the ground. Passing students merely glanced at it before looking away, obviously completely used to the sight.

Besides, although this thing looked huge, it actually wasn't equipped with any defensive weapons. It was merely a transport vehicle on the planet, its value even less than Lu Xiaobai's flame flying device...

Let's go.

Wei Wenshi took the lead, stepping onto the spaceship before them.

The elite class students behind him followed suit.

Boom—

The tail of the spaceship emitted a yellow stream of gas as it instantly lifted into the air, heading straight for the distant horizon.

Xiao Lei, where are we going?

Lu Xiaobai sat in the cabin, looking out the window at the azure sky.

He originally thought the so-called field training would just be heading to the barren mountains within Starlight City, but he didn't expect they would actually board a spaceship.

This meant their destination was definitely not in Starlight City!

The Blue Sea in the central region of the Ancestral Planet.

Sitting nearby, Xiao Lei explained,

Every field training takes place there. Only that place is suitable for our actual combat training.

Huh? It's actually in the ocean?

Lu Xiaobai's expression paused slightly, a hint of surprise in his eyes.

This was completely different from his guess, but it also brought a touch of anticipation to his heart.

He thought the field training was just to test the students' wilderness survival skills, but looking at it now, it seemed it wasn't as simple as he imagined.

The Blue Sea was currently the largest ocean on the Ancestral Planet. Because humanity hadn't hunted there excessively, countless ferocious creatures lived within it.

Although they hadn't formed a civilization like humans and didn't know any body-refining methods, the long accumulation of time and the free-flowing star energy in the world had strengthened their physical power, making the ocean far more dangerous than in ancient times!

Powerful star martial artists could roam freely, but for middle school students with a vitality level below ten, those creatures were still quite a threat!

Are we going to fight in the sea?

Lu Xiaobai's mind stirred as he asked.

Of course, that's the content of the practical combat.

Xiao Lei smiled and explained,

The field training involves the elite classes from five schools, and there will be a ranking. To get a good rank, we have to kill as many powerful creatures as possible!

In the past, my sister and I killed quite a few, but the others were just too weak, which left our class's results stuck in the middle...

...

Lu Xiaobai nodded, getting a general understanding of this field training.

Five elite classes, that means at least five hundred people are participating...

His mind stirred as he said,

Since we are fighting in the ocean, there will definitely be casualties, right?

That won't happen.

Xiao Lei shook his head and said,

Although the school hopes the training is as realistic as possible, the bottom line is to ensure the students' safety. There will be measures in place to save our little lives when the time comes.

Lu Xiaobai understood and didn't ask any more questions.

Half a day passed in a flash.

The transport spaceship had reached the central region of the Ancestral Planet, finally stopping on a broad sandy beach.

On the beach, hundreds of people were already waiting. Seeing the spaceship arrive, the crowd showed no surprise, all wearing calm expressions. Some didn't even bother to look up, completely unbothered.

We've arrived at our destination, everyone get off.

Wei Wenshi informed the class, then took the lead in leaving the spaceship.

I say, Old Wei, why is your class the last to arrive every time? Do you insist on making a grand finale entrance?

A thin-faced old man said with a smile.

Hearing this, Wei Wenshi casually replied,

Old Bideng, what nonsense are you spouting? My Starlight Middle School is the furthest away, shouldn't we be the last to arrive?

...

The old man was left speechless and didn't refute.

As for the other party calling him Old Bideng, he didn't care at all. Who told him to have the surname Bi...

Since everyone is here, let's get ready to start!

Right at this moment,

A robust middle-aged man spoke up, seemingly a bit impatient.

Hmm? Principal He, why are you in such a hurry?

A hint of surprise appeared in Wei Wenshi's eyes.

The principals of the other three schools also looked over with surprised gazes.

The Guangwu School led by that middle-aged man was perennially ranked dead last. Every time they came, they had a reluctant expression, after all, who would want to be background fodder?

However, this time, he appeared so proactive...

There was a problem, definitely a problem!

All four of them were shrewd individuals. They exchanged glances, all sensing that something was amiss.

Hehe...

The middle-aged man called Principal He grinned and said,

I just thought that our long-standing rankings could finally change, so I'm a little excited.

Oh?

An old woman's expression shifted slightly as she smiled and said,

It seems a genius has appeared in Principal He's class?

What genius? Isn't it still just these same kids?

Principal He laughed it off, not saying much more.

Wei Wenshi and the others swept their gazes over and instantly spotted a young man in the Guangwu elite class with a face full of smiles and eyes brimming with arrogance, completely different from the rest.

Is it this person?

Wei Wenshi's mind stirred, instantly making a guess.

But could one person really change the ranking of an entire class?

Practical combat training didn't just depend on the strength of top students, but on the overall strength of the class. Otherwise, the Starlight elite class he led wouldn't have always been stuck in third place!

Since Principal He is so confident, why don't we raise the stakes for this training, how about it?

The old woman smiled faintly, looking equally confident.

Oh? What stakes does Principal Lan want to add?

The middle-aged man surnamed He looked over with interest.

The old woman was already prepared and said indifferently,

How about doubling the rewards for the students?

Although this was just a training exercise, there were still rewards every time. Not only did the first-place class receive rewards, but individuals with outstanding performances also received them. This was the reason the students were so proactive.

Alright! Then let's double it!

Principal Wei, what are the opinions of you three?

Since you two have said so, let's double it!

The bald old man who had remained silent pondered for a moment before also agreeing.

Old Bi, Old Wei?

The old woman surnamed Lan looked over.

"If you guys want to play big that badly, then let's do it. I really want to see where all this confidence is coming from."

Old Man Bi chuckled and readily agreed, adding,

"Old Wei, we're just waiting on you."

"..."

Wei Wenshi's expression remained perfectly calm, making him look as steady as a rock, but deep down he was already cursing:

Damn it, something isn't right. Why do I feel like I'm being set up...