God-level choice: Starting Contract Thunder General

After the accompanying teacher confirms that the team has completed the first goal, the second stage of the assessment—the qualifying round—will begin. Competition in this stage is extremely fierce, as the champion of the freshman assessment will receive extremely generous rewards and may also obtain some valuable resources or privileges.

However, even second and third place finishers received considerable rewards. These rewards were undoubtedly very attractive to ordinary students. But for genius class members like Ye Ye, Ning Dan, and Li Qifeng, they had only one goal: the first place reward.

For these geniuses, the rewards for second and third place simply cannot satisfy their ambitions and expectations. They pursue the highest honors and the top rewards, and everything else is just a passing fancy.

However, the students in the ordinary classes showed great enthusiasm and desire for these rewards. After all, these rewards were quite attractive to them, especially the resource rewards, such as the rare minerals needed to build starships, credits that could be used to purchase various items at school, and tangible cash rewards.

The qualifying mode is relatively simple and straightforward, without too many complicated rules and restrictions.

It's just a fight and a melee!

While this seemingly simple and crude method of fighting each other is actually full of variables and challenges in the actual competition scenario. The team that can retain their starship and maintain the most complete organization within the specified time will be crowned the champion of this competition.

Although the format of this game seems simple, it can actually be described as a free-for-all with no rules or restrictions. In such a scene, the scene often quickly becomes extremely chaotic and intense.

Before the assessment began, some students had secretly agreed to form teams first, work together to eliminate other students, and then engage in fierce competition within the team to determine the final winner.

Of course, some students have already made plans to "stay hidden". They plan to hide their strength as much as possible during the competition, conserve their energy, and then suddenly make a strong effort in the final stage to compete with other students.

What's worse, some of them are ambitious and full of confidence. They are ready to declare war on all the students, determined to sweep across the world and eliminate everyone in one fell swoop.

In short, although the overall rules of the freshman assessment are relatively simple, variables and accidents will definitely occur frequently.

At this moment, Lu Yue suddenly interrupted.

"The problem is, our Cang Tian is so large that it's a sitting duck, extremely easy for other students to spot. Plus, given its starship class, those pirates will probably run away like mice seeing a cat."

"It doesn't matter, I have a solution."

Ye Ye's lips curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile, as if he was confident in solving the current problem. He gently waved his hand, indicating that Lu Yue didn't need to worry.

Seeing this, Lu Yue felt relieved. He shrugged his shoulders and his expression relaxed, indicating that he had no other questions.

At this moment, the Cang Tian emitted a low roar and began to enter warp flight. Ye Ye's eyes were attracted by the scene outside the porthole. He stared at the incomparably dark space, with only the faint light of stars dotting it.

The Hope Galaxy seems insignificant in this vast universe, and compared to the huge star clusters owned by those top races, it is just a drop in the ocean. However, this small galaxy carries the hopes and goals of Ye Ye and others.

According to estimates, they would only need an hour to reach the border of the Hope Galaxy. Once they crossed this border, they would enter a no-man's land bordering the neighboring Chestnut Galaxy.

Speaking of the Chestnut Galaxy, its name is quite descriptive. From a distance, the galaxy resembles a giant chestnut, hence the name. Within this galaxy resides a race calling themselves the Chestnut Clan. They are a plant-based species, formed as chestnut trees over seventy or eighty meters tall. They are gentle and rarely clash with other factions. They also have a close relationship with the Hope Galaxy, which is why the school chose this as the testing location.

Before the assessment officially began, the college had already conducted sufficient communication and consultation with the other party. Both parties reached a consensus that if any student crossed the line during the assessment, the other party would adopt a tolerant attitude and would not easily take extreme actions.

As the countdown ended, the Sky, like an arrow from a bow, suddenly burst into warp speed. Its engines instantly unleashed a powerful burst of energy, like a volcanic eruption, propelling the Sky to breakneck speed. In the blink of an eye, the Sky was hurled away like a shooting star, leaving behind only a trail of shimmering blue light, as if it had streaked across the night sky.

At the same time that Ye Ye and others were driving the Cang Tian into warp flight, Ning Dan, Qiao E'er, Li Qifeng and others also boarded their respective starships and embarked on the journey to eliminate the star pirates together.

Qiao'er's starship was particularly eye-catching, its design exquisite and unique. Compared with Ye Ye's Cang Tian, ​​Qiao'er's starship was small and exquisite, less than a quarter of the Cang Tian's volume. However, this did not mean that its speed performance was inferior to that of the Cang Tian.

From the outside, Qiao'er's starship resembled a giant eagle spreading its wings in flight. Its four enormous tail fins resembled eagle wings, imposing and majestic. The tail fins were densely packed with propulsion devices, which shone like stars, a radiant display of technology. These propulsion devices were not only numerous but also extremely luxuriously equipped, clearly meticulously crafted for the pursuit of extreme speed.

As you can imagine, when these propulsion systems are fully operational, they will unleash astonishing power, propelling the starship at lightning speed. The speed is as fast as the wind and lightning, absolutely first-rate. Such speed is enough for Qiao'er's starship to swiftly shuttle through the vast universe and explore unknown territories.

The cockpit was bustling with activity. Over twenty people were working in the cockpit alone, each one performing their duties in a tense yet orderly manner. In stark contrast to the quiet atmosphere of the Cang Tian, ​​this place was clearly busier. Inside the cockpit, various instruments flashed, displaying various data and statuses of the starship. The staff stared intently at the screens, constantly adjusting parameters to ensure the safety and stability of the starship.

"Qiao'er, I always feel like something is not right."

Ning Jianjia frowned slightly, her hands clicking quickly on the virtual screen in front of her. After adjusting the energy settings and propulsion system to automatic mode, she slowly stood up.

Her eyes were fixed on Qiao'er who was sitting in the captain's seat, as if she wanted to see some clues from her expression.

When Qiao'er heard Ning Jianjia's words, her gaze, which was originally focused on the starry sky outside the porthole, shifted slightly, and she shifted her gaze from the endless darkness to Ning Jianjia.

"What's wrong?"

Qiao'er's voice was calm and gentle, as if she was unaware of Ning Jianjia's worry.

Ning Jianjia took a deep breath, calmed herself down, and then spoke.

"Although the Chestnut Tribe is a plant-based race and has a fairly good relationship with us humans, a year ago, when I was still at the Ning family, I came across some battle logs detailing the Chestnut Tribe's numerous attacks and hijackings of our Ning family's merchant ships."

She paused and continued.

"Even towards the end, a series of small-scale clashes broke out between the two sides, and the situation was extremely tense. In the end, it was only with the mediation of the higher-ups that the situation was finally calmed down."

Qiao'er listened quietly without interrupting Ning Jianjia.

Ning Jianjia continued.

"So, I think choosing the Chestnut Galaxy as our destination might not be a wise decision. In comparison, I think the Sirius Galaxy to the west is more suitable. It's governed by multiple races and has a vast territory. If we don't go too deep into it, it should be relatively safe."

And just before you left, your father specifically told you to give up the exam and stay in school. I've always felt that there's something fishy about this, as if there's some secret hidden."

Ning Jianjia said thoughtfully, her eyes fell on Qiao'er, as if observing her reaction.

However, when she heard Ning Jianjia's question, Qiao'er simply shook her head and offered no further explanation. Her expression seemed somewhat indifferent, as if she didn't care about the question.

"I know what you're worried about, but I've made up my mind. To reach the Sirius system, we'll have to pass through many of the planets that belong to the United States. The people above won't easily take the risk of letting us pass, after all, this involves the interests and relations between countries. So, I don't think this should be a big problem."

Qiao'er said slowly with a firm tone.

Then she mentioned her father.

"As for my father, you don't have to worry about him. The more he doesn't want me to come, the more I insist on coming here. Over the years, he has been doing so many things behind my back. If I don't come here in person, I'm afraid I will never be able to solve this mystery. I can't be kept in the dark like this anymore. I must get to the bottom of it."

Qiao'er's words revealed a determination and resolve. She seemed to have made up her mind to move forward bravely no matter how many difficulties and obstacles she encountered.

"Don't worry, it'll be fine."

Finally, Qiao'er comforted Ning Jianjia again. Although she appeared calm, she wasn't entirely sure. However, a voice echoed deep within her, telling her she had to come here, or she would regret it for the rest of her life.

"Just be aware of this, but with the Phantom Butterfly's maneuverability, even if something goes wrong, we'll definitely be able to escape unscathed. You know, we've just developed the technology to enter warp speed from a stationary point. No one can match us in this regard!"

Ning Jianjia's words revealed an unconcealable confidence.

The Phantom Butterfly she spoke of was a testament to her confidence. Driven by an engine that required no warm-up and instantly unleashed powerful force, the Phantom Butterfly could, even from a standstill, instantly burst into astonishing speeds and enter warp flight, granting them unparalleled maneuverability during interstellar travel.

With a deep roar from its engines, the Phantom Butterfly soared into the air like a streak of black lightning, swiftly rising from the Chinese Starfleet Academy's docking bay. In the blink of an eye, it streaked across the sky like a meteor, vanishing without a trace.

At this moment, Ning Dan's starship was also nervously warming up its engines, preparing to set off shortly after. Compared to Qiao'er and Ning Jianjia's team, Ning Dan's team was significantly larger, with more people and a larger starship.

Ning Dan sat upright in the driver's seat, concentrating on checking the various indicators of the starship, ensuring that everything was in optimal condition. At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed in Ning family attire walked up quickly. His steps were light and steady, showing his well-trained qualities.

"Miss, everything is ready."

The middle-aged man spoke softly, a hint of respect in his voice. He was Ning Dan's navigation teacher and a member of the Ning family.

While the Ning family's influence within the Huaguo Starship Academy wasn't strong, several members of the family served as teachers there. Thanks to the meticulous efforts of Ning Dan's father, a member of the Ning family successfully secured a position as the head teacher for the Ning Dan team. The academy turned a blind eye to this situation, as the Ning family still held considerable influence within the academy.

Ning Dan nodded slightly, indicating that she understood. However, just as she was about to give the order to depart, she suddenly seemed to remember something important. She frowned slightly and asked.

"By the way, did my family really give the Cang Tian to Ye...him?"

The Ning family member being questioned was visibly stunned when he heard the question, seemingly a little surprised by it. He thought for a few seconds, then slowly nodded and answered.

"Yes."

After receiving this affirmative answer, Ning Dan also nodded, indicating that he understood the situation. However, at this moment, a subtle and strange look suddenly flashed in his eyes.

There's an unwritten rule within the Ning family. Whenever the head of the family needs to embark on an interstellar journey, a fully staffed small fleet is always present to escort him. However, since these trips are usually routine affairs and don't involve major operations, motherships, which can cost several small targets resources, are not frequently deployed. Typically, a small fleet consists of a large cruiser as its core, supplemented by frigates, scout ships, and supply vessels.

If Ning Dan's memory was correct, after the eldest daughter of the Ning family returned and took over the family power, the family immediately built a special starship for her, and the name of that starship was Cang Tian!