Killing

The 1,742 Quasi-Warriors followed the group in a mighty procession for nearly half an hour before reaching their destination.

It was an abandoned town not far from the military camp.

The camp's heavy weapons and watchtowers had brought the town within the alert perimeter as well.

At that moment, the town walls were lined with dense barbed wire, and numerous armed soldiers could be seen standing guard.

It was already evening, and the sun was about to set.

A large number of searchlights on the walls illuminated both the inside and outside of the town, creating a sealed-off zone with no blind spots and ensuring complete separation.

Roar~

Hah~

Before Xia Zhi and the others even entered the town, they could already hear the unceasing cries of various monsters coming from within.

At that moment, a row of heavy trucks drove over. Furious, frenzied monster roars came from the sealed compartments of every truck.

Those hysterical roars made the Quasi-Warriors, who were encountering monsters at close range for the first time, tremble inwardly.

"Xia Zhi, having good physical qualities and great strength does not mean you are truly strong or good at killing monsters."

The martial arts hall director accompanying them to the assessment spoke from beside them.

"The Warrior Combat Assessment is both a test and a tempering."

"Only after truly experiencing a life-and-death battle with monsters will you understand. Knowledge from books is ultimately just knowledge."

"Xia Zhi, you must adapt to fighting monsters to the death. When facing enemies, never show mercy."

"Understood." Xia Zhi nodded.

"The monsters in this assessment are all the weakest H-class monsters. They are equivalent to Beginner Warrior level fighters." The director continued.

"They are not very intelligent, but they are bloodthirsty, crazed, and filled with the urge to kill."

"So every year, Quasi-Warriors die or are crippled during the Combat Assessment."

Xia Zhi understood. This was not a game. They were truly fighting monsters, and it could not possibly be one hundred percent safe.

"Everyone."

A rough voice rang in every Quasi-Warrior's ears.

Everyone looked up and saw Major General Dong Hao standing atop a dilapidated three-story building beside the town, addressing them all.

"This Combat Assessment follows the same rules as before!"

"It will begin promptly at six thirty tonight and end at six thirty tomorrow morning!"

"For every monster you kill, cut off its left ear as proof."

"The more monsters you kill, the more points you earn."

"Among you 1,742 Quasi-Warriors, the top 60 percent in points will obtain Warrior qualifications!"

"The bottom 40 percent will be considered failures and must wait for the next Warrior Combat Assessment." Dong Hao's voice gradually turned cold. "That is to say, only 1,045 of you 1,742 people can pass. The remaining 697 will be eliminated!"

"Remember, Quasi-Warriors are absolutely forbidden from killing one another during the assessment."

"Every one of your actions is under surveillance. Violators will be shot on the spot!"

Upon hearing Dong Hao's words, the Quasi-Warriors around Xia Zhi began murmuring among themselves. The elimination rate was actually forty percent.

"Let me remind you: generally, hunting three monsters will be enough to pass the assessment. If you kill only two, then it will depend on your luck." Dong Hao's voice rang clearly in everyone's ears.

"When records are identical, rankings will be determined according to the time spent killing monsters and the severity of injuries."

"So once you have killed a sufficient number of monsters, leave the town as early as possible."

"If you are seriously injured and cannot continue the assessment, you may press the distress button on your communications watch."

"We will immediately send someone to rescue you."

"However, once you are rescued, your Warrior Combat Assessment will end, no matter how many points you have." Dong Hao continued.

"Brats, always ensure your own safety first. That is the first lesson I am personally teaching you."

After saying that, Dong Hao leaped into the air. The tremendous force made the dilapidated building beneath his feet shake.

Whoosh!

He shot dozens of meters into the air from the building.

After several flashes, he landed at the entrance to the town.

Then he waved at all the Quasi-Warriors taking part in the assessment and roared, "Everyone, enter Monster Town."

The 1,742 Quasi-Warriors participating in the assessment surged into Monster Town like a tide.

"Close the gate!"

Rumble~~

The only gate slammed shut.

The Warrior Combat Assessment had officially begun!

Within this completely sealed Monster Town, only the Quasi-Warriors taking the assessment and the monsters they were to hunt remained.

Xia Zhi and Yang Ming, who had come with him, were standing beside the wall of a dilapidated residential building in town.

"You want to brave Monster Town on your own?" Yang Ming asked in surprise.

"Yes, Brother Yang. Although this is an assessment, it is also a chance to temper myself. I want to complete it alone." Xia Zhi looked at Yang Ming.

Given his current strength, Xia Zhi had never taken the weakest H-class monsters in town seriously.

He only wanted to use this Combat Assessment to temper his experience in fighting monsters.

After all, there had been no monsters on Earth in his previous life.

Moreover, Instructor Jiang Tao's earlier words had made Xia Zhi somewhat wary.

If there truly was a conspiracy, facing it alone would be safer. At the very least, he would not have to divide his attention, and it would be more convenient to act.

"Fine. Then we will act separately. Remember, be careful and do not let your guard down."

As Yang Ming spoke, he surveyed the activity around them.

"See you outside the town tomorrow."

After saying that, he shot into a nearby street and rapidly disappeared into the distance.

Xia Zhi also flashed into the shadows of a nearby building.

"Monsters are divided into Beast Soldier level, Beast General level, and Lord level. They correspond respectively to the human Warrior level, General level, and War God level."

With the Hexagonal Shield strapped to his left forearm and the Blood Shadow Battle Saber in his right hand, Xia Zhi slowly walked through a dilapidated, dust-covered alley.

"The monsters prepared for the assessment in Monster Town are all the weakest Beginner Beast Soldier level monsters, namely H-class monsters."

"There are mainly three types of monsters in this town: Shadow Cats among the feline monsters, which win with speed; Iron-Haired Wild Boars, which win with great strength and defense; and finally, the canine Tiger Mastiffs, which possess astonishing speed and strength."

At that moment, Xia Zhi suddenly felt a chill run through his body as naked Killing Intent came from ahead in the alley.

A monster covered in fur like sharp spikes, standing a full meter and a half tall, slowly emerged from the shadows ahead.

Two enormous tusks protruded from its mouth, reflecting a chilling gleam in the dim alley.

It was an Iron-Haired Wild Boar.

Some animal's flesh and blood was in its mouth. As it chewed, dark red blood dripped from the corners of its mouth.

"It will do."

Looking at the Iron-Haired Wild Boar, which resembled a small tank, Xia Zhi gripped the Blood Shadow Battle Saber and walked straight toward it.

"Heh heh—"

The Iron-Haired Wild Boar stared at the human before it. Seeing him actually dare walk toward it, it let out low growls.

When it realized that this human was not afraid of it, its limited intelligence drove it into a rage. With a roar, it lowered its head and charged Xia Zhi, its two sharp, long tusks like a pair of massive curved blades.

Its thick hooves stomped across the concrete, kicking up clouds of dust.

Watching the Iron-Haired Wild Boar charge at him, Xia Zhi tightened his grip on the saber. A cold glint flashed through his eyes as all the strength in his body suddenly erupted and surged into the arm holding the weapon.

Without dodging at all, he swung straight down at the charging Iron-Haired Wild Boar's head.

Nearly four thousand kilograms of force allowed the sharp battle saber to cleave in without the slightest resistance.

Pfft!

The Iron-Haired Wild Boar's entire body was split in two. Its separated halves flew past Xia Zhi on either side due to inertia.

Because the battle saber had moved fast enough, blood did not spray out until the split body hit the ground.

Xia Zhi sheathed his saber and turned around. Looking at the corpse behind him, still gushing blood, he unexpectedly felt a little excited.

Earth in his previous life had also been an orderly world. Even as a mercenary, he had not had many chances to take part in killing.

In this life's Base city, all killing was absolutely forbidden. This was the first time Xia Zhi's current body had killed.

Being able to slaughter monsters so freely made Xia Zhi, who had always craved great power, feel incomparably exhilarated.

This was the life a Warrior should live. Cultivating powerful strength was meant for battle.

"I got a little excited just now and used my full strength."

After his excitement faded, Xia Zhi began reflecting on it.

"My body is too strong now. Fighting like this will not serve any tempering purpose."

"From now on, I will limit my strength to one thousand kilograms and temper myself using Beginner Warrior level strength."

Using strength close to the Advanced Warrior level, as he had just done, to deal with an H-class Iron-Haired Wild Boar that was only at the Beginner Warrior level was simply bullying it. They were not even on the same level.

From now on, Xia Zhi would suppress his strength until both sides were roughly equal. Only then would it serve as tempering.

After all, it was impossible for every battle to involve monsters that were a full level weaker than him.

"Now, let the slaughter begin!"

Time slowly passed. The 1,742 Quasi-Warriors experienced one bloody battle after another in every corner of Monster Town!

Those confident in their strength chose to fight and explore alone.

Those worried about the risks chose to form teams with people they knew.

Although the H-class monsters in town possessed strength close to that of the Quasi-Warriors, humans had one advantage: intelligence!

The weakest H-class monsters had little intelligence, possessing only the instincts of wild beasts.

Throughout the frenzied night, slaughter continued without end.

Some Quasi-Warriors were injured in their first battle with monsters and could only press the button on their communications watches to call for help, choosing to end their assessments;

Some Quasi-Warriors killed monsters only to turn pale with fright, their minds shaken by the experience;

There were also some formidable Quasi-Warriors who, like Xia Zhi, became even more crazed and excited after killing monsters!

This night was destined to be extraordinary.

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