The next day.
It was finally the day of the college entrance examination.
At the plaza of Dongyun High School, all thirteen classes had already assembled.
At the very center of the plaza, a bronze-colored dungeon gate hovered eerily in mid-air, suspended like a riddle waiting to be solved.
"When the bronze gate lights up, that's when the dungeon opens and the entrance exam officially begins. Once it activates, connect your mind to it, and you'll be able to enter," the homeroom teacher, Jin Sheng, emphasized to his students.
But this year's exam definitely wouldn't be easy. The question-setter, Old Ge, was notorious—each dungeon exam he designed was tougher than the last. Every batch of students subjected to his exams had wailed in collective misery.
It was just... too difficult.
"Please, let Old Ge go easy this time..."
Many students silently prayed that Old Ge would act like a decent human being for once.
No one—not a single teacher or student—knew what the exam topic would be before the bronze gate opened.
"Countdown: ten seconds. Ten... nine... three, two, one—!"
"It's starting!"
At exactly 8:30 a.m., the previously dark and gloomy bronze gate suddenly emitted a radiant glow.
Bathed in the morning sunlight, the gate gleamed with brilliance as it slowly opened outward, revealing a deep, vast energy surging from within.
Every tense student naturally leapt at the opportunity to begin. They immediately connected their consciousness with the bronze gate.
[Dungeon Instance: Goblin Dungeon]
[Level: 10~13]
[Difficulty Options: Easy · Hard · Nightmare]
[Team Size: 1–5 players]
[Note: This mysterious dungeon is riddled with goblin settlements. The savage and grotesque goblins are especially fond of human flesh.]
The moment the information window displayed Goblin Dungeon, every student's expression changed dramatically.
"Wait... it's a dungeon? Don't tell me it's multilayered."
"Goblins aren't scary—their numbers are! If it's a full-scale dungeon, we're screwed!"
"Classic Old Ge! You can forget about an easy exam if it's from him!"
Complaints instantly filled the plaza.
But soon after...
The wide plaza erupted with shouts for party invites.
Priests—your standard healer class—were especially in demand. Forming a team was a non-issue for them.
Of course, most students had already formed parties in advance, knowing full well that Old Ge was the examiner.
In general, balanced parties were critical: warrior for the frontlines to tank, mage for high AOE damage output, and priest to heal the frontline. The rest of the team would vary depending on what else was needed.
If more damage was needed, they'd add another mage, or perhaps a magic swordsman, fighter, or gunner.
More versatile options included summoners, mechanics, or hunters—jack-of-all-trades professions.
But Yun Chen, who had long since prepared himself, chose to enter the dungeon solo.
Once his consciousness linked with the bronze gate, within seconds, his entire figure had vanished on the spot.
The college entrance exam had officially begun!
"Yun Chen, he..."
Homeroom teacher Jin Sheng had noticed that Yun Chen had gone in alone, and was instantly alarmed.
The more people in a party, the more diluted the score weighting would be. Even fixed rewards in the dungeon might have to be split among several people.
But if someone could solo-clear the dungeon—especially on a higher difficulty—their score weighting would skyrocket, and they'd get all the boss rewards for themselves.
However... the risks would also increase dramatically. This wasn't a video game—death here meant real death.
Even a fierce tiger fears a pack of wolves. He could only hope that this student, whom he had high hopes for and who possessed outstanding combat talent, knew not to bite off more than he could chew.
Within a minute, every single examinee on the plaza had entered their dungeon.
In the next moment, the proctor standing before the bronze gate raised a hand, and a holographic screen immediately appeared above the gate. It displayed the names and current status of every student from Dongyun High School without exception.
Class One and Class Two—known as the rocket classes—naturally drew the most attention. Aside from three small parties, nearly everyone in those classes had chosen to go solo.
"Not surprising from the rocket classes. Almost all of them are soloing!"
"Wait... someone from Class Three, an honors class, also chose to solo the dungeon—and his class info shows 'None'!"
That one sentence instantly sparked a huge uproar.
The entire observation area, filled with teachers and students, erupted with noise and controversy.
"Unclassed Drifter!"
"What the hell? He didn't even pick a class?!"
"Is this some kind of tactic? Does he really think being an Unclassed Drifter and knowing basic skills from all classes is some kind of advantage? Don't forget—Drifters can't learn any advanced class skills!"
In an instant, all attention shifted to Yun Chen from Class Three. His blank class slot made him stand out like a sore thumb—absolutely one of a kind.
The principal of Dongyun High School immediately darkened his expression, clearly wanting an explanation.
Homeroom teacher Jin Sheng had no idea how to respond. He was stunned and shaken.
Yun Chen had always been one of his most promising and stable students—he'd never given him a reason to worry. To avoid stressing him, Jin Sheng had even avoided talking to him too much before the exam.
And now this?!
What was this kid trying to do?!
That said... Yun Chen's talent did suit the Drifter class extremely well.
But this wasn't some game—they weren't here to play around for fun.
Drifters had no future. Absolutely none.
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