Chapter 225
Yun He, Time: 4 hours 12 minutes 11 seconds
Judson Elliott, time: 3 hours 58 minutes 28 seconds
May Gray, time 3 hours 47 minutes 49 seconds
Kegemo, time limit 3 hours...
The head instructor wasn't surprised by Wen Jing's gaze and explained, "These are records of Survival Trial from previous generations; their minimum achievement was at least the third-tier trial level."
"Our Star Remains Trial Camp's Survival Trial are divided into three tiers. The requirements for passing the trials are to survive in the trial area for one hour, two hours, and three hours, respectively. The intensity increases exponentially with each tier."
"... Above the third tier, students who have passed the trials can continue to challenge, and their final ranking is based on the time they lasted during the trials."
Without a doubt, given that the difficulty increases exponentially with each hour exceeding a certain threshold, these Awakened have appeared in historical records are all far stronger than their peers.
On the surface, Wen Jing displayed an expression of longing and eagerness, but in reality, his Information Perception was subtly spreading.
One name after another, one message after another, flooded into her consciousness like a tidal wave.
She sensed the Wilderness Body characteristics of these powerful individuals from past generations who participated in the Survival Trial, as well as the strength they displayed during the trials.
Most of these record breakers are A or B grade, while Yun He, who ranks first, is an S grade Awakened!
Once an S-class Awakened reaches 100% compatibility, they will inevitably be eliminated by a Level 3 civilization.
To find any remaining information about them, aside from contacting the core of imperial power, the most likely place is the various training camps.
After all, every Awakened will inevitably go through a growth period to increase their compatibility.
This is also one of the reasons why Wen Jing came to challenge the Trial Tower before the Compatibility Trial.
Over the past month, she has traveled between various training camps, learning combat techniques and secret skills, and acquiring information on many exceptionally talented Awakened.
However, those Awakened these inventive skills are often mostly of low to mid-level caliber.
The entire environment in which humans are domesticated does not value the skills of using extraordinary abilities. Whether it is the Mastermind or the Alaya Race, what they value most is the innate abilities of Awakened that can be 'extracted'.
Therefore, the entire social environment is being guided in this direction. In the Federation, this manifests as a conservative faction that adheres to the theory of natural talent. In the Empire, no other factions have even been formed. Instead, the mainstream ideology is to divide people into classes based on rank and bloodline, while other ideologies are niche and non-mainstream.
"You've passed the first-tier trial so early; I'm really looking forward to seeing your name etched there in the future."
The head instructor smiled encouragingly, then operated the control panel to register Weiluo's name on the crystal plate of those who had passed the first-tier trial on the right.
At the same time, Wen Jing's mental and physical strength was greatly depleted, unlocking Yun He's characteristic information.
The next moment, a hint of disappointment flashed in her eyes...
It's not an ability related to resurrection.
On the other end, the head instructor completed the registration and handed over a specially made silver medal that was linked to his identity.
"Congratulations, Cadet Weiluo. You are the first Awakened to pass the first-tier trial with a 20% compatibility level since the establishment of the Star Remains Camp."
Wen Jing withdrew his gaze from the list, accepted the medal, and smiled slightly, "Thank you."
Even if she unlocks all the information on S-rank Awakened in the entire empire, it would only be for this human era. Even if she can't find it here, she will find a way to get it from the Alaya Race.
The news that Wen Jing had passed the Survival Trial spread like wildfire throughout the capital planet in just a few hours.
"Have you heard? That A-rank person from a mute background passed the first-tier trial of the Star Remains Camp with only 20% compatibility!"
"Impossible, right? Isn't the Star Remains Camp's Survival Trial all about resilience? She's only been awakened for a month..."
"Absolutely true! My cousin was there, and he said her performance was better than many B-level actors who only had a 50% fit!"
Discussions rose and fell, from noble salons to military mess halls, from temple corridors to bustling streets.
The name Weiluo Thran entered the center of attention in the Imperial Awakened Circle, surpassing even the average A-rank.
The core of power, which was worried about the potential shown by the younger generation of the Federation, was overjoyed and paid more attention to her than ever before. So much so that many departments of power began to compete for her—our empire also has a genius born of the times!
Within the Alaya Race, the reaction was equally enthusiastic, with the leaders of various factions even issuing personal instructions.
"We already know about gravitational manipulation, but accretion is different... Her Wilderness Body nature may far exceed our expectations."
"The Body Enhancement Faction has already taken a step ahead of us; we can't let this opportunity to research 'stellar consciousness' slip by..."
"It's confirmed that she displayed extraordinary recovery abilities after the trial. We previously thought her abilities weren't closely related to our faction, but now it seems they're the most significant!"
The four factions reacted differently upon receiving the news, but their ultimate goal was the same: they had to seize this experimental subject!
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The Radiance Banquet was held at the most famous ' Star Palace ' on the capital star.
This is a Giant building suspended a thousand meters in the air, constructed entirely of transparent crystal, resembling a rising star in the night sky.
At the entrance is a long crystal bridge, with the phantom images of saints from different eras floating on both sides, looking down on every visitor.
At the end of the covered bridge is a banquet hall that can accommodate a thousand people.
The dome is hundreds of meters high and inlaid with countless tiny luminous crystals, simulating the star map of all habitable star systems within the empire. The ground is covered with a deep blue energy carpet, and with each step, ripples of light appear underfoot.
At this moment, hundreds of people had gathered in the hall, huddled together in twos and threes, holding crystal glasses and talking in hushed tones.
Every person who leaves here becomes a high-ranking and powerful figure in the empire.
The wanted list includes powerful figures, high-ranking generals, government officials... it can be said that it gathers all the top Awakened have been active on the capital planet recently.
Beyond the Awakened, there was another area where beautiful women in white robes, each bearing the insignia of a different family, were gathered.
At first glance, the elegant attire and graceful figures create a feast for the eyes.
Even though the Awakened of this era are all handsome, they naturally cannot compare to the bodies of agents who are directly 'created'.
Not to mention that, given the social atmosphere and cultural environment, all those who act on behalf of others possess a transcendent, almost luxurious, quality that sets them apart from other humans.
"Tsk, all six major bloodline families have gathered, and each one has sent so many pure-blooded direct descendants. I've never seen anything like it in my life..."
Many high-level Awakened, even those who had married into the bloodline, couldn't help but admire the area where the bloodline nobles were active, as if they were viewing a beautiful scene, and sighed in admiration.
While past Radiance Banquet have always been attended by dignitaries, none have ever reached the grandeur of this event.
Those waiting here at this moment all know the reason...
"The Compatibility Trial should be over by now, it should be starting soon."
The conversation in the hall gradually subsided.
All eyes turned to the end of the crystal bridge.
At the other end of the covered bridge, the lights were on.
One by one, the Awakened who had completed the Compatibility Trial arrived, and were quickly swept over by the gazes of the people present.
Suddenly, all those gazes focused and stopped.
At the end of the crystal bridge, two figures walked side by side.
Chapter 225
At the Radiance Banquet, all eyes were on those two figures.
The woman had fiery red hair and wore a simple yet luxurious black dress. She wore no jewelry; the only light came from her emerald eyes.
Those eyes, which should have been like lake water or gemstones, possessed an indescribable depth, as if they held the entire starry sky within them.
Her pace was unhurried, her expression calm and composed, as if the hall full of dignitaries and the attention of the masses were merely ordinary scenery on her inevitable path.
Of course, it can also be described more simply as: appearing extremely arrogant.
The man beside her had silver hair, blue eyes, slightly pointed ears, and faint blue lines at the corners of his eyes. He was Qinghui, the noble with the lowest bloodline purity and rank among the bloodline nobles.
Compared to the woman's outgoing and assertive demeanor, the man appeared low-key and reserved; the two, one active and the other quiet, were quite harmonious.
The moment this combination appeared, even those who had never seen Weiluo Thran in person before immediately recognized her identity.
The Compatibility Trial before the banquet is not like the trials in the training camp, which are designed to test strength. Instead, it is a fixed process for Awakened to demonstrate their special abilities after they are able to release their energy.
Wen Jing demonstrated the ability of a level one Gravity Silk Gland during the trial, which was not unexpected by the Alaya Race, as she had already shown it when she 'awakened'.
What truly shocked them this time was her intentional display of celestial accretion capabilities.
For the unsuspecting high-ranking Awakened of the empire, it meant she had passed the Survival Trial.
The main hall of the Star Palace was as bright as day in the night.
With the protagonist's appearance, undercurrents began to stir from all sides.
Well-trained attendants led the way, weaving through the crowds, guiding Wen Jing and the Awakened had Compatibility Trial this month to the innermost circle of the Star Palace.
Here, there is a circular seating arrangement.
At this moment, there were not many people seated, but they were the most important figures at the pinnacle of imperial power.
The blood-descended nobles, who held no real power, simply stood on both sides, watching quietly.
When Wen Jing arrived, everyone in the seats and on both sides turned their gazes toward her.
The people seated there had particularly interesting reactions—the Prime Minister of the Empire nodded slightly to her, the Grand Elder of the Senate glanced at her with a hint of scrutiny, and the Imperial Marshal in uniform grinned at her directly.