The cheapest ones were skills from the Prehistoric Era.
For example, [Grandmaster Fishnet Weaving Skill], [Grandmaster Stone Tool Forging Skill], and [Grandmaster Trap Skill].
Each of these skills could be exchanged for only 1 Survival Point.
A bit little more expensive were the skills belonging to the Neolithic Revolution.
Skills such as [Grandmaster Iron Forging Skill], [Grandmaster Weapon Forging Skill], and many others require 100 Survival Points to exchange.
Certainly, these things alone were nowhere near enough to make Reed lose his composure.
After all, although these skills were valuable, they were still within the limits of his expectations.
But then, Reed discovered something that completely exceeded his imagination.
In the system mall, there were actually technologies from the technological age.
[Nuclear Fusion Technology].
[3D Printing Technology].
All of them could actually be exchanged.
Even more outrageous were the futuristic weapon design drawings in the system mall.
Reed’s breathing became noticeably heavier.
Unbelievable!
It was simply abnormal!
What kind of system was this?
With this system, Reed couldn’t help but think.
Not to mention merely surviving in the wilderness, even if he were thrown onto this deserted island with nothing but his bare hands, he could rebuild an entire civilization from scratch.
What did it matter if he was stranded on a deserted island?
What did it matter if there was no rescue?
As long as he was given enough time, he could absolutely develop step by step.
From stone tools to metal tools.
From primitive machinery to advanced industry.
From simple weapons to modern military technology.
And eventually, he could even build a ship fully loaded with weapons and use it to break out of this endless sea.
The more Reed Newt thought about it, the brighter his eyes became.
“I…
don’t deserve to die.” He looked silently at the endless sea stretching all the way to the horizon.
For the first time since arriving in this strange world, a faint smile appeared on Reed Newt’s face.
As long as the system was real, everything was possible.
“Ding!
Congratulations to the host.
The binding has been completed for the first time.
A newbie gift package will now be presented.” Suddenly, the familiar mechanical voice of the system rang out again.
It instantly interrupted Reed’s thoughts, and his eyes lit up.
There was actually a newbie gift package?
Without the slightest hesitation, he immediately acted.
“Accept.”
“Ding!
Congratulations to the host!
You have obtained 3 Survival Points!”
“Ding!
Congratulations to the host!
You have obtained [Basic Knowledge of Wilderness Survival].”
The moment the system’s voice fell, Reed could clearly feel his Survival Point balance increase by three.
At the same time, countless pieces of knowledge and skills regarding wilderness survival, avoiding danger, identifying edible plants, finding water sources, constructing shelters, making simple tools, and dealing with dangerous environments…
Suddenly transformed into an immense torrent.
It poured directly into his mind!
It was as if countless books had been opened simultaneously inside his consciousness.
Knowledge that he had never learned before was rapidly absorbed and integrated.
For a moment, Reed stood motionless, and his eyes gradually became sharper.
The wilderness that had originally seemed unfamiliar and dangerous to him suddenly became much less mysterious.
At the same time, in the Observation Room, Meinhard Janek and a group of mentors were closely observing the performances of this year’s graduates.
Inside the Observation Room, countless enormous projection screens were suspended in midair, and each projection corresponded to a different island.
Through these projections, the mentors could clearly observe the situation of every student after they entered the Endless Sea.
“This year’s students are much worse than last year’s.” With his hands clasped behind his back, Janek stared at the projection scenes of the various islands, and he casually observed several students.
The more he watched…
The more tightly his brows knitted together.
The mentors standing behind him also began discussing among themselves.
“It’s indeed much worse than last year.
Look at this student.
He clearly landed deep inside the island, and there is a source of evolution not far from him.
Yet he hasn’t recognized it at all.”
“The source of evolution is ever-changing.
It can be hidden inside almost any plant or animal.
Without sufficient professional knowledge, it really is difficult to recognize them.”
“The 24-hour protection period is almost over.
If they can’t collect ten sources of evolution within those 24 hours and become an evolutionary, they will basically be on the verge of elimination.”
“Overall, the quality is indeed much worse than last year.
However, there are still a few good seedlings.
Someone has already collected eight sources of evolution.”
“…”
Through the observation room, the mentors could clearly see every student’s performance after landing on their respective islands.
Generally speaking, after a student enters the Endless Sea and lands on an island, they would receive a 24-hour protection period as a novice Island Holder.
During this period, sea monsters, strange beasts, ferocious beasts, and other forms of monsters would not actively attack the novice Island Holder.
This was also the most precious period of time for every newcomer.
Because during these 24 hours, they could safely search the island and collect the precious sources of evolution.
To become an evolutionary…
At least ten sources of evolution were required.
And the more sources of evolution one collected…
The greater the chance of successfully becoming an evolutionary.
At the same time, the probability of failure would become smaller.
However, 24 hours later, everything would change.
The protection would disappear and the terrifying dangers of the Endless Sea would finally reveal their fangs before these novice Island Holders.
Beasts lurking on the island.
Sea monsters hidden beneath the ocean.
And terrifying weirdness that emerged during the night…
All of them could launch attacks against the newcomers.
So…
If a student failed to become an evolutionary within those first 24 hours…
It basically meant failure.
And in the worst-case scenario…
It could even mean death.
“Rudyard Wilf isn’t bad.
He has already found eight sources of evolution.
With his talent and current progress, he should be able to gather ten sources and complete his evolution.”
“Anna Julianne isn’t bad either.
She’s quite clever.
By carefully studying the habits and characteristics of the sources of evolution, she managed to find six sources of evolution at once.
She has a good chance of becoming the first evolutionary among this year’s students.”
“Helge Nollaig’s courage is a little too great.
He has only collected seven sources of evolution, yet he has already started swallowing them?”
“…”
Soon, this group of mentors had identified several outstanding students among the current batch of graduates.
Everyone’s eyes were filled with anticipation.
After all, these students represented the future.
If even a few of them could successfully become powerful evolvers, they would have a chance to grow into pillars of their species.
Janek turned around and glanced over the performances of these students.
The stern expression on his face finally eased slightly.
“These three students are indeed not bad…” He nodded lightly.
But then…
“Huh?” His eyes suddenly froze.
“What is this student building?”
Janek subconsciously took a few steps forward, and his gaze locked onto one of the island projections.
It was Reed Newt’s island.
The scene displayed on the projection was extremely strange.
He saw Reed Newt holding a crude stone ax in his hands.
He was…
Chopping down trees.
The stone ax slammed heavily into the trunk of a towering ancient tree, and wood chips flew through the air.
Not long afterward, the towering ancient tree finally collapsed with a deafening crash.
Reed Newt didn’t stop; he immediately began cutting the tree into several suitable sections.
Then…
He dragged the logs toward an empty clearing.
He began digging holes and positioned the logs carefully.
Then, using a primitive mortise-and-tenon structure, he fitted the wooden components together one after another.
The joints were tightly connected and the structure was surprisingly stable.
One log.
Then another.
And another…
Reed Newt’s movements were smooth and precise.
There was not the slightest hesitation.
It was as if he had been doing this for years.
Before long, a wooden house frame covering more than 40 square meters had gradually taken shape.
The entire construction process…
Flowed as naturally as water flowing down a river.
There was no wasted movement.
No unnecessary hesitation.
Every action seemed to have been carefully calculated beforehand.
But the atmosphere inside the Observation Room suddenly became strange.
Janek’s face darkened, and his expression became increasingly stern.
Finally, he couldn’t hold himself back anymore.
“Ridiculous!” His voice echoed throughout the observation room.
“It’s simply ridiculous!
I haven’t seen him collect a single source of evolution!
Yet he still has the time to cut down trees on the island and build a wooden house?”
Janek stared at the projection in disbelief.
His expression was filled with anger and disappointment.
“Which class is this student in?
What exactly does he think he’s doing?!
The 24-hour protection period is almost over!
Instead of searching for sources of evolution, he’s wasting precious time building a wooden house?”
“Once the protection period ends, those sea monsters won’t care whether he has a house or not!
They’ll tear him apart!” The more Meinhard Janek spoke, the angrier he became.
He could hardly understand what was going through Reed Newt’s mind.
The graduation examination of the Endless Sea was not a camping trip.
Every minute and every second of the 24-hour protection period was precious.
For most students, finding ten sources of evolution was already extremely difficult.
Yet this student was actually wasting his time building a wooden house?
Was he completely unaware of how dangerous this graduation examination was?
Janek was trembling with anger, and his face had turned completely ashen.
“This student…
He has absolutely no idea what kind of situation he’s in!”