Chaos

The students present were either bewildered or frantic. Even Su Ming's expression changed when he heard about the Battle of Di Yan Star.

"They've gone mad, truly mad."

Even Chen Tong couldn't help but grumble.

Su Ming took a deep breath. The Old Federation, besides its capital planet, the Third Planet, actually had nine other major planets. Di Yan Star was one of them. Historically, Di Yan Star was the most prosperous planet after the Third Planet and had a massive population.

The Battle of Di Yan Star was the most crucial engagement in the epic war that broke out a hundred years ago between the Old Federation and the Mechanical Race, composed of silicon-based lifeforms.

After defeating the defenses of the tenth outer planet, Black Flame Star, the Mechanical Race used it as a stepping stone to launch a devastating invasion of Di Yan Star.

Di Yan Star fell, and the Mechanical Race used it as a springboard, heading straight for the Third Planet.

At the brink of survival, the Old Federation hastily mobilized fleets from all sides to launch a massive assault on Di Yan Star.

Both sides fought a bloody battle around Di Yan Star. Although the Mechanical Race was eventually driven off Di Yan Star, countless fleets and heroes of the Old Federation perished.

Di Yan Star, once home to twelve major base cities, was reduced to five.

Its population plummeted from 6.2 billion to less than 2 billion.

This clearly illustrated the brutality of the battle.

"I know many of you don't understand why you're being treated this way. But you must realize one thing: you are adults now. The City Exam isn't child's play; we need talent, true talent! If you want to achieve a high score, fight hard in this exam! Also, you'd best find a way to survive. If you die, congratulations, you'll receive a genuine death experience! Believe me, you won't like that feeling."

General Ams offered everyone a piece of advice.

"Wait, we're all on the same ship now. If the Command Department messes up the orders, or the pilots fly erratically, our ship will be destroyed before we even reach the battlefield? Won't we get zero points then?"

"Also, what if everyone doesn't cooperate?"

Countless students raised objections.

General Ams seemed to have anticipated their questions. He addressed everyone, saying:

"I know many of you will feel indignant, asking what to do if others don't cooperate or the Command Department gives bad orders. What I want to say is, the ship is yours now, do as you please. You can cooperate, or you can split up; the choice is yours! And don't tell me about unfairness. Haven't you Command Department students taken courses on uniting people? If you didn't work hard then, this is your just reward! Good luck, I officially declare the exam to begin!"

"Good luck, everyone!"

As General Ams announced the official start of the exam.

The ship's alarm blared several times louder, and the entire transport cabin flashed red.

"No way, the exam just started and it's already like the end of the world. Do they have to be so dramatic?"

"I feel so panicked, I don't even know what to do."

"Yeah, I'm completely clueless."

Every student present wore a bewildered expression.

At this moment, a mission log popped up in front of all the students.

"Main Mission: Perform your duties, break through the firepower net, and land on Di Yan Star."

Immediately, the panels on the surrounding metal walls suddenly rose, revealing transparent glass. The students could now clearly see the space outside the ship, with beams of light and missiles whizzing past them.

They could even see many nearby ships being hit and exploding.

Looking out into the starry sky from afar, they could see Di Yan Star, about the size of a soccer ball.

"OMG!"

Many students stared at the scene, their mouths agape.

Suddenly, with a loud rumble, the ship Su Ming and the others were on shook violently. A synthesized voice announced:

"Warning, the external armor of ship H34 has been hit."

"Ah, the ship is going to be sunk! What do we do?"

A male student shouted in panic.

At this moment, an impatient male student beside him carefully looked at the Command Department insignia on the first student's uniform. He kicked him and angrily spat, "Are you an idiot? You're from the Command Department, and you're asking us what to do? Why aren't you rushing to the cockpit to take command? This ship is unmanned! How did I end up with a teammate like you!"

"Oh, oh, I'm going!"

The male student snapped back to reality and frantically ran towards the exit.

The other students also reacted, and the scene immediately descended into chaos.

"Artillerymen, who are the artillerymen!"

"Any female medics out there? Let's team up."

Su Ming looked at the chaotic scene before him and sighed slightly. This world was truly being run by a bunch of amateurs.

"Su Ming, what do you think we should do now?"

Chen Tong asked with a grave expression.

"Let's go, to the hangar!"

Su Ming said to Chen Tong without a hint of hesitation.

"Okay!"

Chen Tong immediately followed Su Ming, running towards the entrance of passageway number three in the forward transport cabin.

There were a total of seven passageway entrances here, each with a corresponding sign indicating where it led. Of course, if you didn't recognize the signs, you were out of luck.

Just as Su Ming and Chen Tong were running forward, Chen Tong suddenly spotted a petite girl with short brown hair in the crowd. He immediately said to Su Ming.

"Quick, look! Isn't that Zhao Ran from our class?"

"Call her over. Classmates are more reliable at a time like this."

Su Ming didn't hesitate and replied to Chen Tong.

Chen Tong immediately shouted loudly.

"Zhao Ran!"

Hearing someone call her, Zhao Ran immediately turned her head to look.

The moment she saw Su Ming and Chen Tong, her face lit up with immense joy, and she rushed over immediately.

The three quickly reunited, and Zhao Ran said excitedly.

"You guys are here too."

"Mm."

Chen Tong nodded in response.

"Huh? Why don't I see the class monitor? Aren't you three usually together?"

Zhao Ran asked curiously.

"He's not taking the exam at this school, so he's not on this ship. But he should also be participating in this battle. If we're lucky, we might run into him on the ground after we crash-land."

Chen Tong briefly explained to Zhao Ran.

"I see."

Zhao Ran suddenly understood.

"Let's not talk about that now, let's hurry to the hangar!"

Su Ming quickly reminded them.

"Okay!"

Zhao Ran immediately followed Su Ming and the others, running towards passageway number three.

Of course, Su Ming and the other two weren't the only ones who reacted; Lin Chuyu and the others also rushed towards the hangar immediately.

Besides them, Su Ming also saw Gu Meng and her group from the First Academy. In short, it was very lively.

A moment later.

Inside the passageway, Su Ming and the other two were running towards the hangar. At every intersection they encountered, Su Ming immediately identified the signs.

"Left!"

Chen Tong and the other just had to follow Su Ming blindly.