Chapter 23

"Today, Observer Li Qingxuan from the Yunmeng City Joint Examination Committee has also come to the examination site to cheer you all on. You are all the most outstanding geniuses of my Third Academy's second year. You must show your best and don't be nervous... Alright, I now announce that the assessment begins."

Head of the Grade, Chu Hen, loudly announced.

Beside him, a proctor loudly read out the name of the first student to step up for the test, saying, "Number 087, Class 2-1, Leng Ye, step up to the platform for the test."

Leng Ye, with his fair and rather handsome appearance, was a small genius in the second year and quite popular.

He didn't expect to be the first one to be tested, so he hurriedly stepped out, climbed the stairs, and ascended the platform.

In the center of the platform stood a one-meter-high, four-legged square black stone table.

On it was a half-meter-wide, one-meter-high square white jade pillar, with obvious engraved lines. From Lin Beichen's perspective, it looked like a large thermometer on Earth.

This white jade pillar had a name: the [Mystic Stone].

It was a mystic pattern array item that could test the level of mystic energy.

Leng Ye walked over, underwent a body search by another proctor, and then moved to the right side of the [Mystic Stone]. He placed his palm on the [Mystic Stone] and channeled his mystic energy to its peak state.

A faint red light shot up from the center of the [Mystic Stone].

It was like the mercury column in a thermometer rising under high temperature.

Instantly, countless eyes focused on the scale of the [Mystic Stone].

The faint red light rose quickly, slowing down only after surpassing the third mark, and finally stopped about three finger-widths beyond the third mark.

Leng Ye's face turned red, and the veins on his neck bulged as he maintained this state for a full ten breaths.

The test was over.

"Leng Ye, mystic energy level 3.6."

The proctor announced the final score.

According to the examination rules, one must use their mystic energy to push the [Mystic Stone] to the highest possible mark and maintain it for a full ten breaths to determine the final mystic energy level score.

Leng Ye looked excited.

A mystic energy level of 3.6 was already his best possible score.

He bowed to the proctors and the observer, then walked down the platform with a happy face.

The faces of the proctors also showed signs of joy.

According to historical data, the mystic energy levels of first-year students were generally between 1 and 2, with a few geniuses exceeding 2. The mystic energy levels of second-year students were generally between 2 and 3, with those exceeding 3 considered geniuses. Third-year students had mystic energy levels between 3 and 4, with those exceeding 4 considered geniuses.

Leng Ye's score of 3.6 definitely made him a small genius.

This test was a good start.

Head of the Grade Chu Hen was also satisfied.

He turned to look at the special observer, Li Qingxuan, but saw a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"Brother Qingxuan, you seem unsatisfied with this score?"

Chu Hen said.

Li Qingxuan was unreserved in his response: "For the Provincial First and Second Academies, such a score is very ordinary. If this is the average level of your Third Academy's second-year genius group, I can only say that I am disappointed."

Chu Hen couldn't help but feel a bit awkward and said, "Brother Qingxuan, please continue to watch. This is just the beginning."

"Is that so?" he said coolly, "I hope I won't be disappointed."

The test continued.

The next few students in the group had scores around 3.1 and 3.2. Over a dozen people, none of them surpassed Leng Ye.

The faces of the proctors were not pleasant.

Chu Hen's forehead broke out in a cold sweat.

"Slow down, slow down, don't rush, everyone, don't be nervous, stay calm, and perform normally."

Chu Hen loudly said.

The pace of the exam was slowed down.

Even so, the results were not satisfactory.

Disappointment and boredom gradually appeared on Li Qingxuan's face.

"Class 2-3, Gao Min, mystic energy level 3.8."

Finally, a student with a score higher than Leng Ye appeared.

Head of the Grade Chu Hen let out a long sigh of relief.

Gao Min, the top student of Class 2-3, had finally made a breakthrough.

But when he turned to look, he saw that Li Qingxuan's expression had not changed at all, and he knew that such a score still did not impress the special observer.

"Class 2-5, Zheng Shuangyong, mystic energy level 3.7."

"Class 2-10, Song Hao, mystic energy level 3.6."

"Class 2-4, Wang Tao, mystic energy level 3.3."

"Class 2-8, Yue Hongxiang, mystic energy level 4.0."

Finally, after the top student of Class 2-8, Yue Hongxiang, was tested, the first student with a mystic energy level of 4 appeared.

Head of the Grade Chu Hen was overjoyed.

She truly lived up to being one of the top geniuses of the grade.

Such a score should impress Li Qingxuan, right?

But when he turned to look, he saw that the special observer's expression was still very calm and indifferent.

"Damn it..."

Chu Hen cursed inwardly.

We are just the Third Academy; do you have to be so strict and demanding?

The test continued.

As time passed, most of the other groups of students had finished their tests and gathered around Platform One to watch, forming a dense crowd that surrounded the platform.

"Class 2-1, Wu Xiaofang, step up to the platform for the test."

The proctor in charge of the exam loudly announced.

Wu Xiaofang's spirit was lifted.

Finally, it was his turn.

He turned to look at Lin Beichen beside him and sneered, "Lin Beichen, open your dog eyes and watch clearly. You will soon understand the gap between us and what despair truly feels like."

Saying this, he strode confidently toward the platform.

He was very confident.

He climbed the platform, bowed, and then placed his palm on the [Mystic Stone].

Instantly, a wave of uncontrollable cheers erupted around the platform.

The faint red light shot up instantly, surpassing the third mark.

It continued to rise rapidly, directly surpassing the fourth mark.

Only after reaching 4.5 did the speed of the faint red light's ascent begin to slow down.

Finally, the value of 4.7 was steadily maintained for a full ten breaths.

"Class 2-1, Wu Xiaofang, mystic energy level 4.7."

The proctor announcing the test results had a slightly trembling voice.

This was a record-breaking score.

In the history of the Third Academy, no second-year student had ever achieved a mystic energy level of 4.7.

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On the first day of 2020, a new beginning, I wish everyone a successful and healthy year, and may you all become as handsome and adorable as a knife!