I farmed in military academy and crushed the entire intergalactic world.

Chapter 361 So This Is the World of Rules
A total of 160 countries were enveloped in colorful beams of light.

This number is the same as the number of teams that were eliminated.

Soon, both officials and the public realized that these countries under scrutiny were the very ones that had been eliminated.

Just as everyone was still shocked by this coincidental discovery, the people of those countries under scrutiny were horrified to discover that they could no longer travel abroad!

Whether by car, high-speed rail, airplane, or on foot, none of them can pass through that soft light curtain attack.

We are locked in a cage.

This topic is gaining popularity on foreign websites, almost rivaling that of "Civilization Trials".

The people of these countries are filled with fear and anxiety, and even those countries that successfully passed the first hurdle did not have an easy time.

China, a secret base.

The leaders humbly asked Lin Xiaohe, "Do you know what the first level is all about? Why do some people say they can see words on the door, while others can't?"

Lin Xiaohe sat in the ergonomic chair, looking relaxed: "Because this is a qualifying round, they are screening for qualifications. You can simply understand it as mental strength. Lu Shimeng is an agricultural school student, and through her studies, her potential in mental strength has been stimulated. If you don't understand the concept of mental strength, you can also understand it as spiritual consciousness cultivation. The names are different, but the essence is the same."

Seeing Lin Xiaohe so relaxed, everyone exchanged glances, and their tightly furrowed brows eased slightly.

Old Chen took the microphone and said humbly, "Those countries that were eliminated are now shrouded in beams of light of various colors, and their residents are unable to leave the country. Do you know why?"

Lin Xiaohe shook her head: "I don't know the reason, but I'm sure it's definitely not a good thing. The Civilization Trial Grounds said before that any country that fails to pass the qualifying rounds will lose the Star Alliance's newbie protection."

Everyone's eyes sharpened, and their expressions became serious once again.

Only 33 countries remain in the testing ground of civilization, and the combined area of ​​these countries is less than 20% of the global area.

If it really is an alien invasion, and they only occupy 20% of the area, can they really remain unaffected?

Lin Xiaohe comforted him, "Judging from their actions, their technological level far surpasses that of Earth. Since they are conducting a civilization trial instead of launching a direct war, it means that the Third Universe Star Alliance has some influence over them. What we need to do is to obtain the Star Alliance's protection for newcomers through the civilization trial and buy time for development."

"You're right!"

Everyone's attention turned to the large screen in the conference room, which was broadcasting a strange phenomenon in the sky.

After Lu Shimeng and her group passed through the gate, the scenery changed dramatically. Everywhere they looked, there were tall buildings, bustling traffic, and a lively atmosphere.

This is the Shanghai Stock Exchange!

The Oriental Pearl Tower stands not far away, and people come and go along the riverbank, with men and women in all sorts of clothes taking photos and checking in.

For a moment, Lu Shimeng and the others were stunned. Had they already returned to the real world?

The next second, a cold and ruthless voice echoed in their minds, shattering their hopes.

[Second mission: Survive for 7 days. Countdown begins!]

"Sigh." Li Tianhao hung his head and let out a long sigh. "It's definitely not that simple. Sister Shimeng, I'm from Shanghai, and I know this place very well. I'll take you to find a place to eat and stay."

Fortunately, he had a habit of carrying cash with him at all times.

If I spend 1000 yuan carefully, it should last me 7 days, right?

If all else fails, they'll sleep on the streets; the weather isn't cold now, so they can manage.

The group walked along the street, obediently following traffic laws, and arrived at the subway entrance.

The elderly people looked left and right, their eyes filled with amazement: "This is so realistic! You can even see the powder on the face of the young girl who just passed by."

"Look at the bakery across the street, doesn't it smell delicious? It's making my stomach rumble."

Li Tianhao turned his head and smiled, "The prices here are high. Let's take the subway to the suburbs, where things will be cheaper."

"Okay, it's up to you."

"Thanks to Tianhao, otherwise we would have been penniless and wouldn't know how to survive these 7 days." "Haha, it seems the qualifying rounds aren't too difficult. Let's buy some more noodles to fill our stomachs. After the competition, I'll invite everyone to my house, and I'll cook you all braised goose in an iron pot, roast meat, and a whole roasted lamb!"

Being in a familiar environment, surrounded by teammates who had gone through thick and thin together, everyone felt exceptionally relaxed, and the previous tension and anxiety seemed to have dissipated.

Amidst the praise of the crowd, Li Tianhao blushed as he walked to the ticket machine. Just as he was about to take out his wallet, Lu Shimeng grabbed his wrist.

Li Tianhao looked at Lu Shimeng with a puzzled expression.

Lu Shimeng's right eyelid twitched, and her voice was hoarse: "Wait a minute, let the people behind us buy first."

Li Tianhao was puzzled, but he still obediently did as he was told and stepped aside.

Lu Shimeng's lips moved slightly: "There's a line of text above the ticket machine that says, 'Counterfeit money is not allowed.' Can you see it?"

Li Tianhao paused for a moment, then slowly and heavily shook his head: "I can't see it."

Both of them gasped, especially Li Tianhao, whose back was covered in a fine layer of cold sweat.

Their gaze fell on the ticket buyer's hand, and after a quick glance, it looked no different from Chinese currency.

Could it be that they guessed wrong?

Lu Shimeng hesitated for only a moment, then picked out a soft-looking girl from the queue, walked over, and asked softly.

"Miss, I just found a banknote, but I'm not sure if it's counterfeit. Could you take a look at it for me?"

Upon hearing the words "counterfeit money," the soft-spoken girl's expression changed. Meeting Lu Shimeng's sincere gaze, a hint of struggle flashed in her eyes as she whispered, "Take it out, and I'll check it for you."

Li Tianhao, who had followed, immediately took out a hundred-yuan bill from his pocket and handed it over.

The soft, squishy girl reached out and touched it, then said definitively, "It's fake."

Lu Shimeng humbly asked, "How do I determine that?"

The girl took out a real banknote and let Lu Shimeng touch the bottom right corner: "Can you feel it? This is our special anti-counterfeiting technology. It's invisible to the naked eye, but you can tell the difference just by touching it."

Lu Shimeng felt a chill run down her spine. She touched it and found the words "[For Qualifying Rounds Only]".

Holy crap! These aliens are so sinister.

"Thank you, beautiful."

"You're welcome. Counterfeit money is rampant, and the authorities are very strict in cracking down on it, so please don't even think about using counterfeit money."

"Okay, don't worry, I definitely won't need it."

After saying goodbye to the girl, Lu Shimeng and Li Tianhao quietly told their teammates about the counterfeit money.

“Don’t worry, it’s just about making money. We can do odd jobs,” a bald old man comforted him.

At the Huaxia base, everyone breathed a sigh of relief; they had almost fallen into the ditch.

Old Chen turned his gaze to another display screen, which showed reports on the situation in various countries.

[Rajiput, a contestant from the elephant country, was eliminated after urinating and defecating in public.]

[Junko Iwao, a contestant from Japan, was eliminated after bowing deeply when asking a passerby a question.]

[Kimchi-speaking contestant Gil Eun-hye was eliminated after ordering kimchi at a restaurant.]

The various bizarre reasons for elimination are so outrageous that they leave people speechless.

A rough calculation reveals that out of more than 190 teams, only the three major powers still have complete teams.

Of the seven days that have passed, only two hours have gone by.