Chapter 646 - 385: Assessment

After Chen Chuan finished observing Chaoming, Manager Zhuang led him to a simulation area. The screen displayed combat maneuvers for Chaoming, simulated by a non-active Consciousness Body.

Chen Chuan watched as Chaoming’s form soared through the sky. Suddenly, as if on some signal, it locked onto an armed target on the ground. With a swift dive, it glided down, striking like a bolt of lightning to attack and shred the target before rapidly pulling up again.

The entire sequence was smooth and dynamic, showcasing Chaoming as both agile and ferocious. All the Mutated Organizations involved were highlighted in red.

Manager Zhuang said, "Manager Chen, this simulated footage was calculated by our head office’s active Consciousness Body. It essentially shows the capabilities your pet will possess once it has matured.

If you are willing, Manager Chen, we can implant some link-type Domain Creatures into your pet. That way, even in the wild, you can accurately transmit commands to your pet from a great distance.

If you don’t require this, you can also use certain tools for voice communication.

The only issue is that this method lacks stealth. However, after the modification of its Mutated Organization, your pet’s vision will be excellent. If you establish some hand signals, gestures, or information cards beforehand, they can serve the same purpose. If you need it, Manager Chen, we can assist with the training."

As he spoke, he waved his hand, and the display on the screen changed.

Chen Chuan was shown several tutorial videos. The "information cards" were just brightly colored cards. The function was written on each card, so the owner wouldn’t forget, and with training, the pet could memorize what each card represented and carry out the owner’s commands.

It was only for simple commands, though. More complex ones were beyond its comprehension.

Manager Zhuang added, "Manager Chen, after your pet is released, it will still require some training. Our company has tailor-made a set of exercise techniques based on your pet’s Mutated Organization, which you can use with confidence.

One thing to note is that the growth of the pet’s Mutated Organization will generally have two stages.

The first stage: once the foundational Mutated Organization is formed, it will enter a new growth period. Its body size might increase a little, but not drastically. Taking your pet as an example, Manager Chen, it will only grow to about its natural adult size.

Next is the second stage, and this is where Wing Blade Light Nest Company’s exclusive technology comes in. It’s similar to a Fighter’s limit advancement; the Mutated Organization undergoes further growth. If it can reach this stage, it will be able to break through its original biological limits."

Chen Chuan asked, "How long will it take?"

Manager Zhuang replied, "Each biological individual is different. Our company has conducted a detailed analysis of your pet. If you follow the cultivation plan completely, it will take approximately three to six months."

Chen Chuan nodded slightly. ’That’s not too long. It makes sense. The lifespans of these creatures aren’t long to begin with. If they don’t break through their limits quickly, the initial investment would be wasted.’

He pondered for a moment and asked, "Are there any other costs for it to be this fast?"

Manager Zhuang smiled. "Manager Chen, we use gentle medication newly developed by our company. We don’t crudely overdraft the creature’s potential."

In reality, it was mainly a matter of investment. As long as the client could pay a high enough price, they could pile on all the best resources and technologies, and there would be no problem.

"However, in the second stage, the pet’s physical characteristics and growth are still within our control. But if it reaches the third stage, it will no longer be restricted to the company’s growth plan. At that point, its growth will depend on the creature itself.

But very few creatures can grow to this extent. Creatures act only on instinct and, at most, accept some training customized by their owner. But breaking a limit is a very personal thing. It requires the creature to adjust and grow on its own, from the inside out. This is extremely difficult."

Chen Chuan asked, "Are there precedents for such a breakthrough?"

"Quite a few, but most were formed by chance and opportunity.

Based on the data we’ve collected, the highest proportion appears in the Sangma Wogar region. This is because investment in Modified Creatures is concentrated there, and it’s a region of frequent conflict. As a result, some individuals that surpass the norm have emerged."

Manager Zhuang said with a smile, "Manager Chen, your pet is very intelligent. Perhaps it can break this limit."

This was just a polite remark. If a creature truly reached that stage, the company would even pay to track, monitor, and research it, because it could be an opportunity for the company to achieve its own next-level breakthrough.

In this era, the entire world was being forced to advance under some kind of immense pressure. Organisms were seeking breakthroughs on their own, and major corporations were likewise seeking technological breakthroughs.

Chen Chuan knew it must be incredibly difficult, just like a Fighter breaking through to a higher level. Without a complete system of support, one could only rely on personal talent and luck.

Still, as long as Chaoming could break its original biological shackles, that was already good enough. He wouldn’t ask for too much more. So, he said, "Then we’ll let nature take its course."

After checking on Chaoming, Chen Chuan left Wing Blade Company, escorted by Manager Zhuang. After Chen Chuan got into his car, the manager remained standing there, smiling and nodding in farewell.

He nodded back at the man, then said to the driver, "Take me back to Wuyi."

The armed convoy started up slowly and headed toward Wuyi Academy.

Chen Chuan watched the scenery recede outside the window, thinking, ’Chaoming will be ready in a few more days. I can take it with me when I go back to Yangzhi. After all, three months isn’t too long or too short, so it’s better to keep it with me.’

Upon returning to the academy, he went to his dormitory, logged onto the Wuyi platform, and submitted his application for a teaching qualification. Then, he entered his training room.

Barely half an Hour had passed when a message came through his Realm Token. It stated that his application to the academy had been approved and asked him to choose an assessment time.

"That was fast."

Chen Chuan was a little surprised, not expecting a reply so soon after submitting it. A thought crossed his mind. ’It must be because of my current status.’

He looked at the available assessment times in the reply. Starting tomorrow, for the next ten days, he could take the assessment at either one o’clock or five o’clock each day.

He thought for a moment and scheduled it for tomorrow afternoon, then continued with his day’s training.

「The next day.」

After his routine morning training session, he rested for a while and ate a few sticks of Nutrition Paste. When it was almost time, he changed his clothes, left his room, and went to the assessment location on the seventy-fifth floor.

When he arrived, he saw several people already waiting. One of them, to his slight surprise, smiled upon his arrival and said, "Manager Chen."

Chen Chuan said, "Ah, Assistant Ling. Are you in charge of the assessment this time?"

Assistant Ling laughed. "Not me. Although I’d love to test your current strength, Manager Chen, the academy has its regulations. We only dispatch suitable assessment personnel."

He gestured beside him. "The one in charge of the assessment this time is this gentleman next to me, Teacher Yang."

This was a slender male teacher around thirty years old with a slightly pointed chin. He took the initiative to greet Chen Chuan. "Manager Chen, I am Yang Jianying. I’ll be in charge of your assessment today."

Chen Chuan responded politely, "Hello, Teacher Yang."

Yang Jianying nodded with a smile. Although he was the assessing teacher, he felt a bit anxious facing Chen Chuan. Standing before him, he could clearly feel the gap between them.

He had reviewed Chen Chuan’s file on his way here. Many of the combat records had alarmed him, especially the recent slash that had split the Ferris Wheel. That was the genuine power of a Processing Bureau Execution Captain. This was definitely a Fighter who had mastered Heart Force.

’To be honest, when assessing someone like this, it’s hard to say who’s testing whom,’ he thought. But since the academy had assigned him, he could only brace himself and go through with it.

Chen Chuan could tell just from his aura that this teacher was at the level of an ordinary Third Limit Fighter, probably around the stage Wei Wusheng was at before achieving the Harmonious Integration of Hard and Soft.

His strength was actually quite decent. But for a standard assessment, this teacher probably couldn’t test much. It wasn’t that he looked down on him. The difference in their fundamental qualities was simply too great. It was nearly impossible for the man to pose any threat to him. Even if he stood still and let him attack, the other man likely couldn’t inflict much damage.

However, Assistant Ling was also here this time, which made him think the assessment might not be so simple.

Assistant Ling smiled and said, "Manager Chen, this is an assessment, not a direct fight, so please don’t be careless." Then, he spoke into the empty space before them, "Hong Fu, display the assessment content for our two participants."

Hong Fu’s voice replied, "Understood."

Neither Chen Chuan nor Teacher Yang knew the content or questions of the assessment beforehand. Following Hong Fu’s voice, the details were transmitted to both of their Realm Tokens.

Teacher Yang looked at the contents, and his heart stirred. He glanced at Assistant Ling. ’This assessment plays perfectly to my strengths. If this is how it is, then I might actually have a chance.’

He immediately looked at Chen Chuan, a newfound confidence in his tone. "Manager Chen, do you have any objections to the content of this assessment? If not, shall we begin now?"

Chen Chuan glanced at the content, his expression unreadable. He nodded and said, "I have no problem with it, Teacher Yang."

Teacher Yang said, "Good," then added, "Hong Fu, change the assessment scene."

In an instant, everything around them began to change. The environment they were in transformed into a dense forest. The surrounding light grew extremely dim, completely blocked by a canopy of leaves overhead. Beneath their feet was a soft layer of humus. Only the occasional calls of birds and the chirping of insects could be heard.

And at the same time, Teacher Yang’s figure vanished from before Chen Chuan.

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