As soon as Chen Shouyi entered the passage, the invisible wind within a meter or two around him automatically began to flow towards him.

He keenly noticed that his Wind Control ability seemed to have improved a lot; previously, he could only control a slight breeze.

And now... he could still only control a slight breeze.

Of course, there was still some progress.

Previously, he could blow away an ant, and now he should be able to blow away a fly.

Comparing it this way, his progress was indeed rapid.

...

"Are you alright?" Zhou Xue, behind him, suddenly asked.

Chen Shouyi snapped out of his thoughts and realized he had been standing still for a while. He quickly stopped controlling the air and started descending the steps.

He sighed inwardly; despite manipulating the wind for quite a while earlier, the people just a few steps behind him didn't notice a thing.

...

This Spatial Passage wasn't flat on the ground but was about half a meter above it, so steps were artificially built here for convenience of going in and out.

He walked down the steps and looked around.

He was somewhat unsure if this was a small island; apart from 200 to 300 meters on the left where there was a beach, elsewhere it was hilly and covered with lush trees. If it was truly an island, it was probably a surprisingly large one.

"Everyone come and get your weapons. If you can't find a suitable one, go back to the warehouse and get it yourself," the supervising teacher called out loudly.

Watching the many candidates in front walking cautiously step by step, Chen Shouyi followed the crowd slowly forward as well.

He didn't want to show off; there was no point in it.

Moreover, his identity might have some issues; instead of standing out and drawing attention, increasing the risk, it was better to follow the crowd and pass the assessment smoothly.

The weapons were piled up, left by the previous batch of candidates.

Bows, swords, knives, and spears of all kinds.

Unlike other candidates who were being choosy, Chen Shouyi casually picked up a Long Sword, a War Bow, and a quiver of Arrows.

After equipping himself, he stood to the side.

A young examiner next to him glanced at Chen Shouyi and, looking somewhat surprised, said,

"Your physical fitness seems pretty good!"

"Hello, examiner. I've always been quite strong," Chen Shouyi quickly replied.

No matter how much he disguised, some details couldn't be concealed, like his movements appeared quite natural, with none of the stiffness typical under triple gravity, and even his demeanor didn't look as if he was facing a formidable enemy like ordinary candidates.

Zhou Xue, who was attaching a sword to herself, couldn't help but glance curiously at Chen Shouyi when she heard the examiner's compliment.

She suddenly felt that he seemed a bit different; his skin appeared fairer and with a subtle luster, and even his gaze became brighter and deeper, carrying a mysterious aura.

The person was still the same, and the features were unchanged.

If he looked just moderately handsome before, now it was as if a beauty filter had been applied, suddenly making him sharp and distinct.

Zhou Xue's face turned slightly red as she quickly averted her gaze and muttered under her breath.

Men are all the same!

...

In fact, even Chen Shouyi hadn't realized that upon entering this alternate world, his awakened Natural Healing talent ability not only made his Self-Healing Ability unusually strong but also subtly altered his appearance, making him more attractive.

"Those who want to come over here, gather around me," said the young examiner who spoke earlier.

He was also fully armed.

Immediately, Chen Shouyi, Zhou Xue, and others who were fully equipped walked over.

"You, you, you, and you, go to other examiners, and everyone else follow me,"

After counting the numbers and clearing out a few extras, the examiner led the group toward the beach.

"Be careful while walking. Previously, quite a few people had to withdraw from the assessment after an unlucky fall. It'd be such a pity," the examiner kindly reminded.

The examiner, a youth of about twenty-seven or twenty-eight years, appeared congenial.

Perhaps because of his amiable demeanor, several females who considered themselves attractive started to try out their own tactics:

"Brother, please look out for your little sister when the time comes."

This was relatively reserved.

"I'll buy you coffee after the exam,"

This was more bold.

Suddenly, Chen Shouyi noticed the examiner seemingly give a slight chuckle, then turned back solemnly and said, "This time I'll issue a warning to the two of you; next time if you disturb the examiners again, your assessment will be marked as a zero. When I need to look out for you, it's when you've failed the assessment. So remember, never ask me to look out for you!"

The two women's faces turned red and white with embarrassment, as did many other candidates who initially intended to cozy up, quickly gave up this notion.

The examiner continued,

"Just a reminder, there are many birds on the beach with strong aggression. Don't get too close, or you'll provoke an attack, and if too many come at once, I might not be able to protect you.

As long as I get involved, it counts as a failed assessment.

Also, remember this: if such a situation arises, crouch down with your hands over your head immediately, or your eyes could be pecked out."

The previously carefree Chen Shouyi listened with some seriousness; if they faced a swarm of attacking birds, it could indeed be quite dangerous.

Before long, he could see a large group of gray birds strolling leisurely in the shallow sea, occasionally dipping their beaks into the water and creating splashes, seemingly in search of food.

These birds were even larger than pigeons, with short, thick beaks slightly hooked at the end, clearly suited for tearing.

Given the strength of creatures in this alternate world, a normal Martial Artist Apprentice being pecked would likely suffer a laceration, tearing off a chunk of flesh.

As they got closer, several candidates' breathing became slightly quicker, and their steps more hesitant.

The short two hundred meters took nearly five minutes to walk, and the group was getting closer to the bird flocks on the beach, the nearest being only fifty or sixty meters away.

"Alright, stop here! Every five people go ahead once, and you only have one minute for the test. If you exceed the time, you'll fail the assessment. Who's brave enough?"

Chen Shouyi took a step forward, and soon three more people boldly stood out.

Zhou Xue glanced at Chen Shouyi who had stepped forward, hesitated for a moment in her heart, and decided to wait and see what others would do first.

"We're still short one person. Since no one is volunteering, I'll just call someone. It's you." Faced with this situation, the proctor was not surprised at all and directly named one of the women he had warned earlier.

The beautiful woman's face turned a little pale, but in front of this seemingly strict proctor, she didn't dare to act out.

Soon, the five of them carefully walked forward.

A few gray birds nearby fluttered slightly restlessly. Chen Shouyi walked quickly and, looking at the nearest bird, got closer and closer, then drew an arrow, notched it, and pulled the bow fully.

The bow was too light.

He frowned slightly.

He had been used to a five-hundred-pound Heavy Bow, and using this three-hundred-pound one felt uncomfortable and hard to handle.

He estimated in his heart the effect of gravity on the arrow's trajectory here.

To be safe, he walked forward another ten meters or so.

At this moment, the bird suddenly got startled by Chen Shouyi, flapped its wings, and fiercely flew towards him quickly.

At the same time, Chen Shouyi also released the bowstring.

The bird had only flown up two meters before it fell with a splash, its body pierced by a sharp arrow.

"Pass, you can come back now!"

Chen Shouyi heard the proctor's voice and started walking back.

He had only taken a few steps when he heard Zhou Xue shout, "Watch out!"

As the words fell, his senses already detected something vague approaching. Instantly, he couldn't be bothered with hiding his strength, drew his Long Sword in a flash, and slashed back fiercely. Just like a flash of lightning, a gray bird was instantly split in two and fell to the ground.

Damn, I was too careless, and I attracted another bird.

The proctor slowly released his War Bow, which had been drawn like a crescent moon, and gave him a meaningful look.

Logically, he should have released the arrow long ago when he saw the gray bird attacking, but he suspected the other party was hiding his strength and wanted to see how he would respond. It turned out to be true.

After returning to the group.

"That was amazing, I couldn't even see how fast that slash was."

"Do you have eyes on the back of your head, to still hit it!"

"Young people these days are really getting more and more impressive."

"Just a coincidence, hehe, I didn't expect to hit it."

...

Not long after, others also returned one after another, and the four who volunteered all passed the test smoothly.

After all, being able to stand out in the first round already showed confidence in one's own strength.

Only that beautiful woman didn't pass.

After missing her shot and with the gray bird angrily flying at her, she seemed a bit flustered, squatting down from afar with her hands over her head, finally causing the proctor to shoot down the bird with an arrow.

The proctor took out a notebook, recorded the names and ID numbers of those who passed, and informed them that they could leave directly after the test.

Many people immediately headed for the passage, as staying under triple gravity was an ordeal even for a Martial Artist Apprentice.

Chen Shouyi, however, stayed in place, preparing to leave with Zhou Xue after she finished.

Compared to the first round, the second round was a bit tragic. One person stumbled and broke a hand bone while avoiding a gray bird, and two others, wildly swinging their swords, were scratched and bloodied by the birds.

In the end, only two people passed the test in this round smoothly.

By the third round, Zhou Xue finally gathered the courage to go on stage.

She took out an arrow while cautiously walking forward. After walking twenty or thirty meters, she stopped and aimed for a long time before shooting an arrow.

However, she was still a bit too nervous.

Not only did she miss, but she shot too far away.

The arrow flew past the gray bird and directly into the flock, provoking two gray birds at once.

With no time to shoot again, Zhou Xue tossed away her bow and quickly drew her Long Sword, clearly not wanting to give up.

Chen Shouyi's expression changed slightly as he watched.

Her stiff movements clearly showed she couldn't handle two gray birds.

If she gave up, it would only result in failure. If she stubbornly persisted, getting her face scratched could ruin her looks. For a beauty-loving girl, such a fate would be as devastating as ruining her life.

Chen Shouyi hesitated for a moment, quickly drew his bow and shot an arrow at one of the gray birds.

The distance was a bit far, and the arrow speed was too slow, too unstable, as the arrow grazed past the gray bird without hitting it.

Luckily, it was startled and immediately redirected its attention, darting towards Chen Shouyi.

After shooting one arrow, his actions didn't pause at all, quickly notched another arrow and released it, with a time gap of less than 0.3 seconds between the two arrows.

With a "snap" sound.

The gray bird let out a mournful cry and fell straight down.

With one gray bird drawn away, Zhou Xue, who had been tense, relaxed too. As the remaining gray bird approached, she sharply captured the opportunity, swiftly stepped forward and thrust her sword, the next moment, skewering the bird on her sword tip.

The proctor, while keeping an eye with his War Bow, commented, "Your little girlfriend?"

Seeing Zhou Xue successfully kill a gray bird, Chen Shouyi also sighed in relief, "Uh, no, just came together."

"You know, what you just did is considered cheating, and it's not allowed," the proctor said.

"Come on, do you have to be so strict?"

Having already revealed his strength, Chen Shouyi was somewhat relaxed.

"Everyone must kill however many they attract themselves!"

"In another world, caution is absolutely necessary. The incautious have long since died. But forget it, since your little girlfriend managed to kill one, I'll let it pass this time."

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