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Chapter 367 Rules for Delineating the Occupied Zones
[Holographic Simulation Experience Store for Yellow-Level Training Zone (Occupied Area)]

"Mr. Chen Kong, although you failed this time, don't be discouraged. This is normal. With this experience, we'll definitely succeed next time."

As Lena spoke, she held up a brochure from the simulation store and explained the characteristics of the different occupied territories to Chen Kong.

But as she was talking, she suddenly noticed that Chen Kong beside her had stopped and was staring straight at the corridor not far away.

"What's wrong, Mr. Chen Kong?"

Reina followed Chen Kong's gaze and instantly held her breath.

Two people walked out from the end of the corridor. The silver-haired boy in the lead wore a black eye patch and his body emanated faint star energy fluctuations.

Despite wearing ordinary training clothes, he exuded an aura of superiority.

The silver-haired girl beside him held a tactical tablet, her face expressionless.

However, what truly made Lena incredulous, compared to their unique aura, was the gleaming gold watches on their wrists.

You should know that the 'Sunrise Watch' is something only Heavenly-level students can own!
"Why would a Heaven-level student be in the Yellow-level zone?"

Lena subconsciously lowered her voice, and even her wolf ears drooped nervously.

At the Tianwu Training Base, Tian-level students are like those at the top of a pyramid. Let alone coming to the Huang-level zone on their own initiative, even if they happen to meet them in the central square, ordinary students have to give way. It can be said that the hierarchy is very strict.

Just then, the Heavenly Dao also noticed Chen Kong.

Seeing Chen Kong's slightly tense expression, he stopped and looked Chen Kong up and down for a few seconds through his black eye bags, his tone calm but with a strange penetrating power.

"That's interesting. It seems you've noticed it too."

"What did you find?"

Chen Kong subconsciously asked a question, but his heart inexplicably tightened.

He always felt that Heaven not only saw through his plans, but also knew the special nature of the simulation pod in front of him.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be here at all, nor would he have said those words.

Faced with Chen Kong's question, Tian Dao did not explain, but walked straight towards the old 'first-generation simulation pod' deep in the corridor.

Caroline followed closely behind, her head always down, staring at her tablet, not giving a second glance to anyone around her, as if everything around her was irrelevant to her.

Only after Tiandao entered the simulation chamber and disappeared from everyone's sight did Chen Kong breathe a sigh of relief, a thin layer of sweat breaking out on his back.

Although he was very familiar with the Heavenly Dao.

But every time I encounter him without figuring out the true purpose of the Heavenly Dao, I always feel inexplicably 'fear'.

This is similar to a herbivore facing a suddenly appearing powerful 'predator'.

Even if the other party has no desire to 'hunt', they will still show fear.

[Outside the simulation store in the Yellow-level training area]

"Mr. Chen Kong, do you know those two Heavenly-level masters?"

At this moment, Lena was still in shock and looked at Chen Kong with curiosity in her eyes.

Being approached by a Heaven-level student is something unheard of among Yellow-level students.

The fact that Lena uses "Mr." to Chen Kong and "Master" to Tian Dao and Caroline shows how significant the difference is between Heaven-level students and ordinary Yellow-level students in her mind.

"So we know each other."

Chen Kong didn't hide anything. He looked at Lena and suddenly remembered his previous doubts.

"By the way, Lena, what exactly is the difference between ordinary students and Heavenly-level students? Why are Heavenly-level students so special?"

Upon hearing this, Lena suppressed her curiosity and explained earnestly, "Mr. Chen Kong, generally speaking, if a student wants to become a Heavenly-level student, they must possess strength close to, or even comparable to, a Calamity-level Star Envoy." "Cataclysm level?"

A simple sentence instantly stunned Chen Kong.

He had been wondering what kind of evaluation criteria would be needed to reduce someone like him, a prodigy, to the 'yellow level'.

It now appears that the ranking system of the Tianwu Training Base is not based on the standards for ordinary Star Envoys at all.

If all the Heavenly-level students are at the Calamity-level, then 36 Heavenly-level students are equivalent to 36 powerful individuals capable of confronting natural disasters.

"What about the 72 prefecture-level cities?"

Lena gave the answer without hesitation.

"Strength comparable to the upper level of the third rank, and possessing at least one outstanding talent, such as superb star energy control or special star source ability."

"What about the Profound level?"

"Strength comparable to mid-level three or above, with no other special requirements."

Upon hearing this, Chen Kong secretly compared himself to the situation.

It was discovered that if he hadn't been in the qualifiers, he wouldn't have had the Tear of the Stars for very long.

Based on his situation, he should at least be able to obtain the 'Profound Level' student rank.

With good luck, even reaching the 'prefecture-level' level is not impossible.

However, what Lena said next made Chen Kong even more surprised about the so-called 'Heavenly-level student'.

“However, Mr. Chen Kong, I have heard that the number of spots for Heaven-level students is not fixed.”

Lena lowered her voice, as if she were talking about a secret.

“After each year’s training ends, the base will reassess the trainees.”

"If you fail to meet the assessment requirements, even if you have the strength and talent, you will still be kicked out of the ranks of Heaven-level students."

"I don't know about the others, but I do know that after the first year, to maintain your status as a Heaven-level student, you need to pass through an S-level occupied zone on your own. Earth-level students need to pass through an A-level zone, Xuan-level students need to pass through a B-level zone, and Huang-level students need to pass through the simplest C-level zone."

Upon hearing this, Chen Kong couldn't help but ask, "Then what level was the simulated occupied zone on the quicksand planet that I experienced before?"

"Quicksand Star, I guess it's somewhere between C- and A-."

Lena thought for a moment and explained, "The danger level of the occupied zone depends mainly on two factors: the strength of the star beasts and the environmental rules."

"If it is confirmed that there are calamity-level star beasts, then the lowest level in this occupied area is A."

"Even if there are no Cataclysmic Star Beasts, but the environmental rules can kill Cataclysmic Star Envoys, the occupied area will still be rated as Grade A."

Lena paused for a moment, then continued, "Although there are catastrophic ant queens on Flowing Sand Star, the environmental rules here are relatively simple."

"As long as the explorer does not stay in the same sandy area for more than 30 seconds, the explorer will not be swallowed by quicksand."

"And even if they are swallowed, explorers can use various methods to break free."

"Therefore, among all the occupied areas, Quicksand Star is undoubtedly the beginner level, very suitable for beginners to practice on."

Chen Kong suddenly realized.

It turns out that the classification of occupied zones is so strict. And the S-level occupied zones that Heavenly-level students need to challenge probably not only have Calamity-level Star Beasts, but also environmental rules that can threaten Calamity-level.

Thinking of this, Chen Kong suddenly realized that his path to advancement was long and arduous.

PS: That's all for today's update. My brain is fried, and I've been lying in bed all day.

(End of this chapter)