The five members of Yunmeng Team 2 left the assessment site, chatting and laughing. The battle was intense, but they were happy because they won. However, on the way back to the rest area, Chu Yao suddenly furrowed her brow and spoke thoughtfully, "By the way, did any of you hear what Xu Xingchen said?"
Everyone was taken aback. Shen Haotian tilted his head and asked, "What did he say?"
"Don't trust the man in black..." Chu Yao repeated softly.
A strange atmosphere hung in the air.
Lin Yuan frowned slightly, trying to recall the situation at that time. But by the time they decided to seek out Xu Xingchen for clarification, Tianshen Team 3 had already cleared out of the assessment site, leaving no clue as to their whereabouts.
"Forget it. Anyway, let's focus on dealing with the last assessment first and get prepared," Gu Changfeng said, waving his folding fan and breaking the silence.
Just like that, three days passed quietly amidst the busy training and daily life.
In the following days, the five of them would conduct team tactical training every morning, review past battles, analyze tactical loopholes, and try to develop new combat cooperation methods. Chu Yao and Hua Ruobing focused on strengthening their assassination and field control abilities. Shen Haotian trained extra to make his sword skills more precise. Gu Changfeng practiced long-range attacks and thought about how to use skills to gain an edge on the battlefield.
As a support, Lin Yuan still maintained his "unconventional" fighting style. He not only strengthened his own combat skills but also used the training time to keep trying new ways of restoration and buffing, making his role even more unpredictable.
At noon every day, they would go to the school cafeteria together to have a hearty meal. While enjoying the delicious food, they would discuss tactics. Occasionally, they would crack jokes to relieve the tense atmosphere of preparation for the battle.
"Shen Haotian, eat slowly! No one's competing with you!" Chu Yao couldn't help but complain.
"You're missing the point. Whether it's in a fight or at the dinner table, reaction speed is key!" Shen Haotian stated firmly. As he spoke, he deftly used his chopsticks to grab a piece of meat and popped it into his mouth.
"..." Everyone was speechless. "Ever since he lost to Lin Yuan that day, he's been acting so strange," Chu Yao said.
In addition, they also spent the afternoons consulting the counselor of Yunmeng Class to learn more about Tianshen Team 4.
"Tianshen Team 4 is one of the most outstanding groups in Tianshen Class. Their tactical cooperation is extremely tight, and each individual is a top-notch player on their own," the counselor said with a serious expression. "Regardless of the result, reaching the final assessment shows you're among the best teams in Yunmeng Class. This battle will tell if you're excellent or truly outstanding."
Facing such an evaluation, everyone felt both anticipation in their hearts.
Soon, the day of the final assessment arrived.
The five members of Lin Yuan's team stood at the assessment site, looking at the battlefield that was about to open. The onlookers around them were whispering, and the atmosphere was more tense than in the previous battles.
But at this moment, Lin Yuan was slightly distracted.
To those watching, it looked like he was bowing his head, lost in thought. Meanwhile, he was quietly chatting with Jiuchong Ring.
["Jiuchong, how's the progress of the terrain replication for the main mission?"]
["The terrain replication is nearly complete. It is estimated that the data can be synchronized after the battle ends."]
Lin Yuan nodded and then changed the subject.
["Then... Have you found out anything about the man in black?"]
The response from the Jiuchong Ring was as calm and mechanical as ever:
["No relevant info found. Suggest host gather clues alone."]
"... It really doesn't help at all," Lin Yuan silently complained in his heart.
At this time, the referee's voice rang out on the field:
"The assessment will start in an hour. Get ready. Those who need to use the restroom, go now."
As Lin Yuan regained his focus, he surveyed his teammates. Each of them was fully occupied with final preparations. Without a doubt, this battle would be the decisive test for Yunmeng Team 2!
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云梦2队五人在欢声笑语中离开了考核现场,尽管这场战斗异常紧张,但胜利的喜悦仍然让他们心情愉悦.然而,在返回休息区的路上,楚瑶忽然皱起眉头,若有所思地开口:"对了,你们刚刚有没有听到许星辰说的话?"
众人一愣,沈昊天歪头问道:"什么话?"
"不要相信黑衣人..." 楚瑶轻声重复了一遍.
空气中弥漫着一丝诡异的气息.
林远眉头微皱,试图回想当时的情况.但当他们想要找到许星辰问个清楚时,天神3队的人早已离开了考核现场,根本找不到人.
"算了,反正先应付最后一场考核,先做好准备吧." 顾长风摇了摇折扇,打破了沉默.
就这样,三天的时间在忙碌的训练和生活中悄然流逝.
在接下来的日子里,五人每天上午都会进行团队战术训练,复盘过往战斗,分析战术漏洞,并尝试开发新的战斗配合.楚瑶和华若冰专注于强化刺杀与控场能力,沈昊天则加练剑技的精准度,而顾长风则一边练习远程攻击,一边钻研如何利用技能制造战场优势.
林远作为辅助,依旧保持着 "非主流" 打法,不仅强化了自身的战斗技巧,还利用训练时间不断尝试新的恢复和增益方式,让自己的作用更难以被预测.
每到中午,他们便会一起前往学校食堂大快朵颐,一边吃着美食,一边讨论战术,偶尔也会插科打诨,调节紧张的备战气氛.
"沈昊天,你吃慢点!没人和你抢!" 楚瑶忍不住吐槽.
"你不懂,战斗的时候拼的是反应速度,吃饭的时候也一样!" 沈昊天一本正经地说道,手里的筷子飞快地夹起一块肉,迅速塞进嘴里.
"..." 众人无语. "自从那天输给林远后,他就变得奇奇怪怪的." ,楚瑶说道.
除此之外,他们还利用下午的时间向云梦班的辅导员请教,了解更多关于天神4队的信息.
"天神4队可是天神班里最出色的一批人,他们的战术配合极为严密,每个人单独拎出来都算是顶尖选手." 辅导员神色凝重,"无论输赢,能打进最终考核,你们已经是云梦班最优秀的队伍之一了.但这场战斗,将决定你们是 '优秀' 还是 '非常优秀' 了."
面对这样的评价,众人心中既有期待.
很快,时间来到了最终考核当天.
林远五人站在考核现场,望着即将开启的战斗场地,周围的观战者窃窃私语,气氛比前几场战斗更为紧张.
但此刻,林远却微微走神了.
在外人看来,他似乎只是低头思索,但实际上,他正悄悄地与九重戒进行着对话.
["九重,主任务的地形复制进度怎么样了?"]
["地形复制接近完成,预计战斗结束后即可同步数据."]
林远点点头,随即话锋一转.
["那... 关于黑衣人的事情,你有没有查到什么?"]
九重戒的回应一如既往地冷静而机械:
["未找到相关信息,建议宿主自行搜集线索."]
"... 真是一点忙都不帮啊." 林远心中暗自吐槽.
此时,裁判的声音在场地上响起:
"考核还有一小时就开始了,你们准备一下,要上厕所的快去."
林远回过神,看向自己的队友,发现他们各自忙着做最后的准备.
这场战斗,将是云梦2队的最终考验!