174: Chapter 174 Straight to the Seventh Floor!

Jiang Yun's calm yet resounding words

were like a ladle of ice water poured into a pot of boiling oil. After a brief moment of stillness, an even more violent eruption ensued!

"Holy crap! He's actually serious!"

A burly man couldn't help but curse, his eyes wide as saucers.

"He still wants to take the High-Grade Appraiser assessment?! This guy isn't seriously planning to charge straight to Grand Tutor Level in one go today, is he?!"

"I admit he's strong! His appraisal talent is Heaven-Defying! His methods are also unfathomable!"

Another Appraiser murmured.

His face was filled with complex emotions.

"But this... this is too arrogant! Does he really think the Appraiser assessments are as simple as calculating 1+1? That you can just take them one after another and pass!"

Some Appraisers who were already jealous of Jiang Yun's rapid rise, or who firmly believed in the traditional path, now found an outlet for their grievances and began to mock him.

"What nonsense! So full of himself! Does he think making a bit of a splash in the Low and Medium Grade assessments means he can continue swaggering around in the High Grade exam hall?"

A middle-aged Appraiser with a harsh face sneered contemptuously.

"Hmph, ignorance breeds fearlessness! The High-Grade Appraiser assessment involves perceiving attributes, discerning the essence of energy, and even comprehending a trace of Law power! It's on a completely different level from the Medium Grade assessment! All that rote memorized knowledge of his will be utterly useless here!"

Another self-proclaimed veteran Low Grade Third-Rank Appraiser stated with conviction, as if he had already seen Jiang Yun's failure.

Of course,

there were also supporters of Jiang Yun among the crowd. Although they too thought this move was extremely bold, they still chose to believe in miracles.

"Don't look down on him! When has Master Dong Xuan not created a miracle? Ten minutes to clear the Low Grade, thirty seconds to score 150 on the Medium Grade appraisal! I think he can do it!"

A young apprentice excitedly waved his fist.

"Exactly! Perhaps today, we will have the honor of witnessing the birth of a young High-Grade Appraiser who can shake the entire province!"

Another Appraiser, won over by Jiang Yun's performance, loudly agreed, his eyes filled with anticipation.

However,

even those who were most optimistic about Jiang Yun

were tacitly avoiding mentioning those three words: Grand Tutor Level.

In their view,

it remained an unattainable existence.

No matter how strong Jiang Yun was, it was impossible for him to touch it today.

The reactions of the crowd varied.

The young man in splendid attire wore an even deeper smile at the corner of his mouth.

"Interesting, truly interesting! This momentum won't stop. It seems I came at the right time today; otherwise, I would have missed a great show!"

The Elder Hai beside him

had an even brighter gleam in his turbid eyes, but his brows were slightly furrowed. It seemed he also held reservations regarding the High Grade assessment.

Su Qingxue was mingling within the crowd.

She didn't have too many reactions.

She was just growing increasingly curious and expectant of Jiang Yun... Inside the hall.

Steward Li was now as silent as a cicada in winter.

With two Elders present, there was no place for him to speak.

But the shock within his heart was like raging waves.

He inwardly exclaimed, 'My heavens!'

This Master Dong Xuan was actually going to touch the threshold of a High-Grade Appraiser!

Did he even know what that meant?

Having just been promoted to a Mid-grade Appraiser, he was now taking the High-Grade Appraiser assessment!

It was truly earth-shattering!

To the side,

Elders Mo Yuan and Qing Xuan

also flashed a trace of surprise in their eyes.

Then they understood.

It seemed the rumors downstairs about this Dong Xuan wanting to charge straight to Grand Tutor were not baseless.

However,

unlike those who blindly looked down on him, the two Elders' insights were more profound.

They deeply understood the terror of the High-Grade Appraiser assessment.

It wasn't merely a test of knowledge, but a comprehensive examination of the Appraiser's own Mental Energy, perception, and even their comprehension of the energy of heaven and earth and subtle Laws.

This required the accumulation of time and the support of one's own strength; it was absolutely not something that could be cleared by relying solely on a vast knowledge base.

Both couldn't help but inwardly shake their heads.

This youth's talent was indeed that of a Prodigy, and his Heart-Nature was relatively steady, but ultimately, he still had the heart of a youth, too ambitious and unrealistic.

The two of them, honored as High Grade Third-Rank Appraisers,

were already top-tier existences in S Province.

They knew deeply how much effort and time it had taken to reach this step.

At Jiang Yun's age,

even if he had started learning appraisal from the womb, it was absolutely impossible for him to possess the foundation needed to pass the High Grade assessment, especially that crucial perception and Comprehension Ability.

The two exchanged a glance.

Their Divine Sense stirred slightly.

Secretly communicating via voice transmission.

"This youth's appraisal talent is monstrous, but he is far too arrogant and proud. Suffering some setbacks is not a bad thing for a young person. It might be better to let him try the High Grade assessment, to blunt his edge. For his long-term development, it could be a good medicine."

"Brother Mo Yuan speaks wisely. Without tempering, one cannot achieve greatness. Let him personally experience the vast gulf that is the High Grade assessment."

Their minds made up.

Elder Mo Yuan still wore a warm smile on his face as he looked at Jiang Yun. His tone was gentle but carried a hint of a reminder.

"Young friend Dong Xuan, your ambitions are high, and your courage is commendable. However, the High-Grade Appraiser assessment is completely different from the Low and Medium Grades. It involves perceiving the essence of power, and the difficulty is extraordinary. Are you sure you don't want to accumulate more experience before making plans?"

Jiang Yun met the Elder's gaze.

His eyes beneath the black robe were calm and firm.

He bowed slightly.

"Thank you for the reminder, Elder. This Junior has an idea of what he's doing. I am willing to give it my best try."

Seeing his resolute attitude,

Elder Qing Xuan stroked his beard and smiled.

"Good! Since young friend is so confident, then we will watch with anticipation, looking forward to you bringing another surprise!"

With the approval of the two Elders,

all procedures were simplified.

Jiang Yun didn't even need to present his Mid-grade Appraiser credentials. Accompanied personally by the two giants and surrounded by a large crowd of onlookers, they left the fourth-floor examination hall in a grand procession.

Advancing towards the higher floors.

"Even the Elders are personally accompanying him! What prestige!"

"This spectacle today just keeps getting bigger and bigger! Hurry, follow them!"

"I want to see if he can still act so arrogantly in the High Grade examination hall!"

The crowd chattered excitedly.

Flowing like a tide as they followed towards the stairs.

Seeing this,

the young man in splendid attire

had even greater interest in his eyes. He smiled at Elder Hai and said, "Come, Elder Hai, let's go up and take a look too. We can also see how my younger sister is preparing. Perhaps we might even witness the spectacle of them competing on the same stage."

The two also followed the crowd,

keeping a leisurely pace.

The group marched grandly.

Directly arriving at the seventh floor of the Assessment Tower.

The location of the High Grade First-Rank Appraiser assessment.

Compared to the floors below,

the seventh floor appeared even quieter and more solemn. Even the light seemed specially adjusted, carrying an atmosphere that calmed the mind and spirit.

The decorations here were more ancient, and the air was filled with the faint scent of sandalwood and old scrolls.

Such a massive commotion

instantly shattered the tranquility of the seventh floor.

Causing the stewards, staff, and the few extraordinary High-Grade Appraisers preparing for assessments on this floor to all turn their heads.

Their faces revealing surprise and displeasure.

At that moment,

a middle-aged man wearing a deep blue steward's robe, with a stern face and sharp eyes, quickly stepped out. Frowning tightly, he sternly rebuked.

"This is a solemn examination site! No noise!"

"Those not of Mid-grade or above Appraiser rank, please leave immediately!"

His voice was like a great bell,

carrying an air of unquestionable authority that instantly intimidated the noisy crowd behind him. They all fell silent, some timidly stopping in their tracks.

Only then did they realize

that this was not the Low and Medium Grade assessment area where they could casually make noise and watch!

Everyone looked and saw that the newcomer was a middle-aged man.

Someone recognized him.

They couldn't help but exclaim.

"It's the steward of the seventh floor! Steward Wang!"

Everyone looked around.

The newcomer was the steward of the seventh floor.

Wang Lan.

He himself was also a veteran High Grade First-Rank Appraiser, quite renowned in the appraisal circles of Starfall District.

Just as everyone was looking at each other,

unsure whether to retreat or stubbornly stay,

a calm yet authoritative voice came from the front of the crowd.

"It's fine, Xiao Wang. Let them all watch. It's rare to have such excitement today."

The crowd rapidly parted like the Red Sea, clearing a path.

They saw Grand Elder Mo Yuan and Second Elder Qing Xuan,

flanking that black-robed Dong Xuan on the left and right, walking over slowly.

Steward Wang saw the two Elders.

He immediately shuddered all over.

The sternness on his face instantly transformed into utmost respect. He hurried forward a few steps and bowed in salute.

"Subordinate Wang Lan pays his respects to the Grand Elder! Second Elder! I did not know of your esteemed arrival and failed to welcome you properly. I beg your forgiveness!"

His gaze involuntarily swept over the unusually young black-robed figure standing between the two Elders.

His heart was filled with doubt and uncertainty.

Who was this person? To actually have two Elders personally accompanying him?

Elder Mo Yuan waved his hand.

Indicating he need not stand on ceremony.

He directly stated their purpose.

"No need for formalities. We are accompanying this young friend Dong Xuan to take the High Grade First-Rank Appraiser assessment."

"Accompanying? H... High Grade assessment?"

Upon hearing this,

Steward Wang Lan

was stunned.

His face was instantly occupied by immense astonishment.

He even wondered if he had misheard.

Two giants of the association,

personally accompanying a seemingly very mysterious young stranger to take the High-Grade Appraiser assessment?

His gaze fell on Jiang Yun once more.

Filled with scrutiny and disbelief.

What on earth was this kid's background?

Was he the direct descendant of some big shot from the headquarters?

Or the Personal Disciple of some reclusive old monster?

Or perhaps... a relative of the two Elders?

Regardless,

to have two Elders accompany him with such solemnity,

this youth's background and the degree of importance placed on him had already exceeded his imagination.

Wang Lan took a deep look at Jiang Yun.

Realizing

that this black-robed person before him

likely had an extraordinary status!