Fang Chong, Li Wuran, and Lü Zǐ were still immersed in the experience when they returned to the hotel.
Today they experienced what it felt like to be surrounded by stars, even Li Zǐ, who was usually taciturn, couldn't help humming a tune as he returned.
Fang Chong immediately went to beat on the door of Geng Qianxing's room after he returned.
Geng Qianxing did not open the door, but the doors of the two adjacent rooms opened.
"Don't knock, Geng teacher isn't here, he should be out," Li Wanyan said, peeking her head out.
"That's right. We went to knock on his door just now, but there was no response," Lü Zǐ nodded.
"Go back to sleep. Rest well, there's another round of assessment tomorrow," Fang Chong, seeing the situation, had to let Li Wanyan and Lü Zǐ go back to their rooms for rest.
It was said to be resting, but in reality, they were practicing the Thousand Connected Genes Chuanxu.
The Thousand Connected Genes Chuanxu can quickly put a person into a meditative state, enhancing internal qi and expanding meridians.
Early the next morning, Li Wanyan and the three others emerged looking spirited and energetic.
"Something is not right. Usually Geng teacher comes out earlier than us and calls us himself. There's a third round of assessment today, why hasn't Geng teacher shown up yet?"
Lü Zǐ was the first to notice the anomaly.
Fang Chong knocked on Geng Qianxing's door again, but no one came out.
"I'll go get the room card," Li Wanyan rushed downstairs.
They all felt something was off.
Not long after, Li Wanyan brought back Geng Qianxing's room card.
To the hotel reception, Li Wanyan and the others were celebrities of the hotel.
The four people had elevated the reputation of Tinguan Grand Hotel to a new level, ranking among the most famous hotels in Puhai.
Therefore, when Li Wanyan went to retrieve Geng Qianxing's room card, the front desk didn't even ask any questions.
When they opened Geng Qianxing's room, Geng Qianxing wasn't there, but his things were still there.
Fang Chong took a few steps to reach Geng Qianxing's bedside table and picked up a handbag from it.
"This is Professor Geng's wallet; he wouldn't go out without his wallet, would he? Hmm, there's also a letter here," Fang Chong picked up the letter on the coffee table again.
"He didn't even take his phone," Lü Zǐ picked up a phone from the table.
"Could something have happened to Professor Geng?" Li Wanyan started to worry.
The three of them fell silent, and no one suggested calling the police.
They probably knew what had happened, as well.
After the departure of Professor Ding, the Genetic Alliance issued a warrant for his arrest. At that time, Professor Geng was already somewhat distracted.
"Could it be that the Genetic Alliance took Professor Geng away?" Fang Chong said.
"There's no doubt about it, it must be the Genetic Alliance who took Professor Geng away. Do you remember what he said to us a few days ago?" Li Wanyan said.
Fang Chong and Lü Zǐ both nodded.
A few days ago, Professor Geng Qianxing had told them that if he suddenly left, they should not worry and should continue to participate in the assessment well.
"No matter what, the affairs of Professor Ding and Professor Geng are not something we can interfere with. The only thing we can do now is to work hard and strive for a good result in the third round of assessment," Lü Zǐ said.
"That's right. We must enter one of the top ten Blue Star Universities, so that in the future we can have the qualification to converse with these people and give our teachers a fair treatment."
Fang Chong clenched his fist tightly.
"……"
Even though only 10,000 people were participating in the third round of assessment, there were even more people in Pu Hai Martial Arts Square.
The first two rounds of assessment were merely about genetic potential and the possible heights they could reach, but the third round would truly determine whether some of that potential had been partially realized.
During the initial years of the ten Blue Star Schools, there were no third or fourth rounds of assessments.
The reason for adding the third and fourth rounds of assessments was that many students who had shown exceptional potential on the pre-assessment tests, did not live up to their potential in the end.
It's because the potential cannot be fully developed, or is limited by various conditions, making these potentials virtually non-existent.
So the third round of assessment is crucial, even more important than the fourth round of arena battles.
The third round tested strength, speed, and agility.
These tests require a foundation in martial arts.
If a candidate performs exceptionally well in the first and second rounds, but fails in the third round, they will still not be admitted.
In this era of earthly environment mutations, even without a master's guidance, if the potential is great enough, strength, speed, and agility won't be too bad.
As the one million students who passed the first two rounds of assessments gradually entered the examination area, the place was much emptier than before.
This was the result of once again shrinking the examination area. Otherwise, with one million people filling in these one hundred examination areas, it would be even more inconspicuous.
When Fang Chong and Li Wanyan, along with Lü Zǐ, entered the examination area, they still drew the attention of the entire venue.
However, people quickly realized the problem. No one had seen Geng Qianxing.
"Where's Professor Geng?"
"Where is Professor Geng?"
"All the students are here, how could the examiner not be here?"
There were constant inquiries from the crowd, which was not something to be taken lightly.
If the teachers were absent during the first and second rounds of assessment, that might be understandable.
After all, the tests were to assess abilities and potential, and the teachers would only be able to encourage the students.
The third round is completely different. It's a test of strength, speed, and agility.
In this case, the presence or absence of a teacher makes a big difference.
If the teacher is present, they will remind their students how to tap into their full potential and improve their strength, speed, and agility during the test.
Some things are better to be reminded of once more before the exam than after.
Tan Bei also noticed that Geng Qianxing was absent and became anxious.
The departure of Professor Ding Han in the first two rounds was understandable, but now Geng Qianxing is also absent without a reason, which is not acceptable.
He wanted to rush into the examination area to ask Fang Chong and the others, but soon remembered that he couldn't enter the examination area.
Anxiously like an ant on a hot griddle, Tan Bei picked up the phone and dialed frantically, but there was no answer on the other end.
Tan Bei was furious, cursing the three students, "How can you not even greet me, the principal, when your teacher is absent?"
What a mess!
In the examination area, the president of one of the Blue Star Schools, the guardian Li Chuan, frowning said, "Agricultural Dean, something is not right."
Yuri University had a sudden disappearance of Professor Ding Han before the assessment. Now, Professor Geng Qianxing has also suddenly disappeared during the third round of assessment.
"If there is no problem, I would not believe it even if I were beaten to death."
His interlocutor was the president of Zhenyu Academy, Nong Yizhen. After hearing Li Chuan's words, Nong Yizhen furrowed his brow as if deep in thought and did not immediately respond to what Nong Yizhen had said.
By his side was an old man, the president of the Yi Academy, Zhang Yongcheng, who coldly snorted upon hearing Li Chuan's words.
"The Genetic Alliance is really overboard. Geng Qianxing is a teacher leading the assessment team. He is still in the middle of the third round of assessment now."
Could they possibly be so omnipotent as to take away the assessment teachers at this critical moment?
"We, the ten Blue Star Schools, cannot let this matter go like that. Otherwise, cultivating geniuses and protecting humanity will be a huge joke."
"President, you can't speak out of line."
A woman's voice interrupted Zhang Yongcheng.
"How do you know that Geng Qianxing's disappearance is related to the Genetic Alliance if you haven't investigated?"
The Genetic Alliance had made significant contributions when the Blue Star Ten Schools were established. How could they not know that they cannot take Professor Geng at this time? Therefore, it is better to investigate first and then say something.”
The speaker was Qin Qiang, the president of Wu Mai Mountain School.
Li Chuan coldly said, "Jin Director, your words are very reasonable, but as one of the directors of the Genetic Alliance, shouldn't you avoid being biased?"
"Li Chuan, what are you implying?" Jin Qiang suddenly stood up.
Before Li Chuan could speak, Nong Yizhen abruptly interjected.
"Everything can wait until after the assessment. Our Blue Star Ten Schools' admission this time is even more crucial, and mistakes and carelessness are unacceptable."
"..."
The third round of the assessment took significantly longer, and there were only ten thousand participants in total. Therefore, the speed of the third round of assessment was also faster.
Since they have participated in two rounds of the assessment, Fang Chong and the other three are not particularly worried about Geng Qianxing not being there.
Fang Chong was the first to be called.
"Fang Chong! Work hard."
When Fang Chong entered the assessment, Li Wanyan and Lü Zǐ were cheering for him.
Taking a deep breath, Fang Chong also clenched his fists.
As a student with limited social experience, he is not foolish.
The early departure of Professor Ding Han and the disappearance of Geng Qianxing hinted to him that this might be related to the three of them.
Their three scores were too outlandish, attracting the attention of many.
The only way to make those shameless people behave is to become stronger oneself.
Think about Yanyao senior. When he first entered the industry, anyone could scold him.
Afterwards, Yanyao senior gained an opportunity, and his strength kept soaring.
Whether Yanyao senior is truly innate or earth-level, now he is someone who no one dares to provoke.
If Yanyao senior is their teacher, would the Genetic Alliance dare to move against them?
So he must become a strongman so that the Genetic Alliance knows not to mess with his teachers, Fang Chong.
The site of the third round of the assessment had been rearranged. Fang Chong saw a large hall, about 30 meters long and about 6 meters wide, upon entering.
On the left of the hall was a power testing platform. Fang Chong almost tested his own boxing power every day when he was at Yuri University.
The power testing platform was instantly recognizable to him.
"You are Fang Chong?" The examiner asked abruptly as Fang Chong entered.
Fang Chong was startled for a moment, but then nodded and said, "Yes, I am Fang Chong."
He was somewhat puzzled in his heart. These examiners usually wouldn't ask for their names, and even if they needed to confirm, they would only ask for their examination number at most.
"Good, let's start with the speed test. Run ten laps." The examiner even gave a compliment.
"Yes." Fang Chong didn't hesitate at all and stepped directly in front of the starting line.
After adjusting his state, he used his left foot to hit the starting block and, like a rocket shot out of a slingshot, propelled himself forward.
This running test doesn't require a starting gun.
As soon as your foot touches the starting block, the system will automatically record time.
After completing ten laps, as long as you are not on the track, the system will automatically display the total time.
Ten laps are six hundred meters, and after practicing the Qianlu Gene Decree, running this distance was incredibly easy for Fang Chong.
After running the six hundred meters, he didn't even breathe heavily.
The examiners also secretly praised, it's amazing that students who have been continuously assessed with S grades have no internal energy support like Fang Chong, and it's impossible for them to do it.
