The Most Powerful Brain in the Interstellar Space

Chapter 498 Practical Examination
Jiang Hui controlled the mecha to keep its body low, trying to maintain a low center of gravity throughout this period.

She couldn't afford to be careless during this time, because there were more than a dozen parallel laser bands positioned about two fist-widths above her back.

Ion photobulbs occasionally swarm between the laser bands. If the center of gravity is shifted even slightly, given the enormous deviation of the machine, the entire unit could immediately collide with the laser band above.

Getting stuck is a minor issue; even if she gets stuck and falls to the ground, she can still be rescued. However, if she loses her momentum and is thrown back, her exam score will definitely be lowered.

Jiang Hui knew that forcing herself to proceed was risky. She could have followed the normal route, clicking through in three sections, or gone directly to the main level above, but that would have taken a little more time.

But the moment she saw this spot, she was shamefully tempted. And a voice inside her kept telling her, this is it, just like that—she would glide over from here. She could do it.

Thinking this way, she did it, and that's how this scene came about.

To onlookers, her behavior was naturally incredibly crazy.

Some people who were already stuck at the back were stunned by her move. They were so busy watching that they forgot they were struggling with their exams.

"Are they crazy? That's a real death zone, at this speed..."

"She actually made it? This maneuver... was she really trained in mecha at the same time as us?"

"That's right, that's Jiang Hui."

Jiang Hui had no idea what the people on the field were thinking about her. After passing through the bottom line of the laser belt with a nervous and tense heart, Jiang Hui didn't dare to relax and quickly straightened up to rush towards the next level.

She knew she had gained a valuable advantage. Instead of basking in her success, she needed to seize every second to advance to the next level, and then the next, until she reached the finish line and completed the test. Every second she saved was crucial to her score.

Jiang Hui sprinted at top speed, rushing towards the next level.

It seems the school really has a soft spot for these ramps. We encountered one in the joint class last time, and now we're using the same prop for the practical exam. It seems we can't escape the step of climbing a ramp.

Jiang Hui put this trivial matter out of her mind.

But she quickly realized the school's sinister intentions. It looked similar to the one in the previous joint class, but in reality, they were completely different. The previous one had two tracks, with two rails in the middle, allowing two machines to pass through without obstruction. This one, however, was the same width, or even narrower, but it only had one lane.

Sending a mech up there is no problem, but the question is, will it go so smoothly for her?
Here comes Cheng Yaojin. Although they were separated by the same D-class mecha skin, Jiang Hui could guess the person inside the mecha at a glance. This driving style is only Holly's, no one else can compare.

Yes, Jiang is once again facing off against this "old friend".

It's quite a coincidence that, despite the numerous testing venues and exams in the individual combat training program, the two of them just happened to be matched up.

In the past seven days of practical exams, they have met four times in a row, while she has only met Clarence twice, and only once with Hillman.

Unfortunately, she ran into this person several times, making Jiang Hui wonder if it was deliberately arranged by the teacher of Class One backstage. And coincidentally, three of these four encounters happened in the same event. One of them was a one-on-one competition, where the two barely interacted and competed separately. Jiang Hui won in total score; she usually excels in these kinds of individual events.

Then there was the free-for-all mode. That match happened to focus on areas where Jiang Hui was relatively weak, and she lost quite badly.

Especially considering her physique and physical abilities, which are inherently weaker than others, it's impossible to improve them overnight. She has only managed to keep it somewhat subtle by relying on her excellent neurological reaction abilities and mental level to compensate, but it naturally becomes apparent during individual tests.

Then came this one. They met again. Holly was a step behind her on the slope, but Holly was already almost upon her.

The sudden intrusion of the enemy did not cause much of a ripple in Jiang Hui's mind. Or rather, his brain was constantly engaged in various precise calculations and had no time to think about anything else. These thoughts were naturally categorized by his brain as useless emotional information.

Her most direct reaction was to quicken her pace, wanting to get up the slope first and seize the initiative.

But will Holly grant her wish?

It seemed her opponent was determined to challenge her. Being slightly slower than her, he couldn't catch up through normal means; the difference between experts is often small, and the advantage of being ahead isn't easily overcome under equal conditions. Therefore, he used a relatively clever tactic, sidestepping and cutting in at an angle, hoping to force Jiang Hui back with his momentum.

But Jiang Hui was determined to get to the slope first; why would she give up because of a minor setback? She wasn't afraid of a real staged accident, let alone a staged one like this.

She was determined to see it through to the end.

Seeing that Jiang Hui's speed did not decrease, Holly frowned and was about to slightly retract the aircraft's position to prevent the other party from actually crashing into him. At the same time, he adjusted his posture, intending to use another position to exchange positions with him.

However, when he changed his approach, he found that the other party not only did not slow down but also reached out as if to grab him.

Holly instinctively tried to maneuver the aircraft backward, but it was too late. Jiang Hui had already deftly placed her hands on his shoulders and applied slight pressure.

What does she want to do?
Holly took a step back to regain his balance, adopting a stance that allowed him to both attack and defend. Meanwhile, he showed no sign of retreating or pausing as he faced the D-class humanoid armor of the same model.

Using Holly's aircraft as a springboard, the opponent adjusted their center of gravity several times, lifted themselves upside down, and then flipped the entire aircraft over to Holly's other side. This movement was extremely fast; the seemingly effortless maneuver was completed in the blink of an eye, leaving even Holly somewhat unable to react.

The other person landed a little past him on the slope, successfully getting up the slope first.

However, the opponent's core strength seemed insufficient. Perhaps it was their first time trying such an operation, as they appeared somewhat disheveled, with their aircraft and body somewhat out of sync. After landing, they staggered a few steps, but they quickly recovered and then charged straight ahead without looking back.

Holly took a deep look at the other person's back, then quickly followed after him.

The two, one in front and one behind, alternated between fast and slow paces, vying for dominance, waiting for the next round of head-on confrontation, until they reached the finish line.

(End of this chapter)