The next time she heard his name was during the Federation era. Whether from a sense of duty or a personal perspective, Adela felt she should participate in this trial, so she came.
Arriving in the outside world, meeting countless strangers, and hearing different languages from various regions were all incredibly novel experiences for her! She still remembered when she first arrived in the Federation, she looked up and saw the battle maiden, hundreds of meters long and nearly completed. The smooth lines and exquisite armor were like works of art, making one marvel at the incredible craftsmanship in the world. At that moment, she felt as if she were in a dream.
Upon arriving in the Federation, Adela saw Jiang Cheng with her own eyes. Unable to contain her excitement, she pushed through the crowd and peered ahead. He appeared much more mature than in the photos, exuding a certain masculinity, and seemed very relaxed, a slight smile on his face. She witnessed the hundred-meter-long mech charging towards her, the earth trembling, before bowing its head to the seemingly ordinary Jiang Cheng… The scene was truly spectacular, unforgettable.
Now, Adela opened her eyes again. She was in the scene of the assessment, surrounded by countless leaders and many tribesmen who were also being assessed.
"A leader should act like a leader." She told herself this in her heart.
Then, she took another step, clenching her teeth! Due to the excessive force, even the masseter muscles in her jaw bulged out, making her expression even more ferocious.
Every step she took was a battle against herself. The mental torment she endured was like being in a sea of fire, with thick smoke billowing around her, and her heart pounding with every breath!
As the countdown reached its final minute, a scene that thrilled the researchers and leaders appeared for the first time on the grassy field! The tall Adela, her eyes bloodshot, ran forward like a madwoman, muttering to herself, striding towards the weapons crate. She felt lost and uncertain in the mist; any further movement could cause her to break down and fall off the cliff. Only by grabbing that gun could she truly escape danger and find her sense of security! "Report, sir, contestant number 167 from the North, Adela, has a heart rate exceeding 130! Her internal condition is nearing its limit. When she reaches the point of collapse, the security personnel will immediately stop her assessment!" These words rang in You Lixuan's ears, but he remained silent, his eyes fixed on the running Adela.
All eyes were on her.
Adela rushed to the weapons crate, catching her breath, and plunged her hand into it, grabbing a pistol and throwing it into the air. At the same time, the magazine fell into her other hand, the bright yellow bullets embedded in it. The pistol, which had been suspended in mid-air, fell down, and she caught it cleanly and deftly, pressing the magazine back in! In a few seconds, the movements were completed in one smooth motion!
He raised his gun against the wind, pointing it directly at the enormous phantom hundreds of meters in the sky!
The wind moves, but people remain still.
After her hand holding the gun trembled for a while, it calmed down. There was no more turmoil in her heart, as if she had already walked through a thorny path.
Adela stared intently at those ancient, murky vertical pupils.
"Bang!"
The first gunshot rang out on the lush green grass! The bullet flew into the air after leaving the muzzle!
It didn't strike anything, yet it made countless researchers and leaders feel... struck right to their hearts.
The first person to pass the test appeared so suddenly, and in her, humanity saw new hope. No matter how powerful a creature is, it cannot extinguish the indomitable will of humankind. Valor and skill in battle are the hallmarks of the people of the North. They forge their physiques in the extreme cold, become the nightmares of wild beasts in the wilderness, and serve as pioneers in the great journey of resisting invasion.
The gunshot seemed to invigorate everyone! The battle drums in their hearts were completely sounded, their blood was almost boiling, and their breathing became heavy.
In the sunlight, Adela's brown hair shimmered with golden light, and her heaving chest indicated that she was not at peace after doing all this. Only now did she belatedly realize what she had done, when just a moment ago she was acting on her own will.
The towering phantom, after she pulled the trigger, was no longer so terrifying in her eyes.
She forcefully created a breach in that irresistible pressure, instantly disintegrating and shattering the oppressive force. Courage built a high wall to resist the endless, flood-like surge of ancient energy. As long as the wall stood, she remained standing, and nothing in the world could crush her.
On the high platform, You Lixuan opened his mouth as if to speak, but he remained stunned for a long time, seemingly still immersed in Adela's state of relief after her struggle. It took him a while to react. In the silence, he was supposed to announce the first person to pass the test. "Ah..." he uttered, his voice hoarse as if he hadn't spoken in many years. It turned out... he was too excited and had the urge to choke up, so the words came out off-key.
"Adela, number 167! Become the first person to pass the test!"
These words resounded across the entire meadow through the loudspeaker, and were clearly heard by the students who had not yet been assessed, were completely unaware of the current situation, and were still in the dark.
The applause erupted like thunder! The excitement of these people was palpable, and many were overjoyed and beaming with excitement.
The annoyance I felt earlier seemed to have vanished!
A look of relief flashed in Jiang Cheng's eyes.
All eyes were focused on the panting woman. Her fellow villagers, seeing their leader's performance, were greatly encouraged. Even though they were still afraid, they began to move forward. This was the effect of leadership; her courage inspired many people.
The northern youths, already known for their wild and unrestrained nature, surprised their leaders in this assessment with far more than just their initial performance. Of the previous two hundred-plus test takers, not a single one had passed. But after Adela became the first, in the final thirty seconds of the countdown, these men, trembling with fear, moved forward. Even with their hands shaking and struggling to load bullets, they persevered. Jiang Cheng and his companions witnessed a miracle.
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