71: One shot, instant kill, no explanation needed!

Although the energy level of every electromagnetic shell fired by the [type 37 portable electromagnetic cannon] is not fixed and varies slightly.

But no matter how much it fluctuates, the minimum lower limit is an energy level of up to 950 euler.

Meanwhile, Zhao Yuanming's overall energy level was only slightly over 680 euler.

Therefore, when this electromagnetic shell hit.

There was virtually no surprise... the Red Armored Lizard, which had been blocking in front of Zhao Yuanming, was instantly pulverized into ash without making a single sound.

Even though the Red Armored Lizard blocked more than half the power of this electromagnetic shell.

However, an electromagnetic cannon is, after all, a cannon... and a cannon is inherently an area attack!

Under the immense residual power and the strong shockwave... Zhao Yuanming himself fared no better.

He was sent flying simultaneously.

Furthermore, while still in mid-air, he spat out a large mouthful of blood!

After falling from mid-air to the ground, Zhao Yuanming felt that half of his body was numb, completely devoid of sensation.

He tried several times to get up but failed each time.

"How can the gap be this huge..." Lying on the cold concrete floor on the top floor of the skyscraper, Zhao Yuanming had blood staining the corner of his mouth, his chest rising and falling, feeling a wave of helplessness.

To be honest, Zhao Yuanming knew he was definitely no match for Qin Yu even before this.

But he truly hadn't expected... that he would lose so miserably and so quickly!

He had originally thought that by relying on his inherent Beast Taming Talent: [Position Exchange], he would be able to hold out for a few rounds against Qin Yu no matter what.

Unexpectedly, with just one casual strike from Qin Yu, his beast companion was instantly reduced to ash.

This immediately rendered his [Position Exchange] talent, which allowed him to instantly swap places with his beast companion, useless.

It even left him half-dead and unable to move.

This scene naturally shocked more than just Zhao Yuanming. Outside the Virtual Combat Arena, spectators watched Zhao Yuanming on the screen, practically "instantly killed," lying on the ground, unable to get up no matter what.

The vast majority of people in the examination hall were instantly horrified!

They hadn't expected that even with Qin Yu clearly going easy on him, Zhao Yuanming couldn't withstand a single blow and was utterly defeated.

"Huh??! Wait, what the hell is going on? How long has it been?"

"Zhao Yuanming was instantly killed?"

"Isn't that ridiculous? Zhao Yuanming is one of the top 20 candidates in our Jiangzhou City, right?"

"Qin Yu clearly wasn't serious, was he? He hasn't even used the Mecha Suit he wore during the Energy Level Test yesterday."

"He just used one weapon and instantly killed Zhao Yuanming?"

"Is the gap really that huge!?"

"..."

Of course, despite the shock, most people in the examination hall didn't feel too much sympathy for Zhao Yuanming's outcome.

This was because, over time, the personal feud between Zhao Yuanming and Qin Yu had become well-known to everyone present.

And for people like Zhao Yuanming, who awakened a Combat-Type Class, felt superior, and looked down on ordinary people.

The vast majority of people absolutely hated them!

Therefore, after a brief period of shock, the astonishment quickly turned into adoration for Qin Yu:

"Tsk tsk tsk, is this the combat power of a genius who broke the Energy Level Record? He's truly invincible!"

"Damn, it's no exaggeration to say this was like slaughtering chickens and dogs, is it?"

"Too strong, too strong, brothers!"

"I declare that from now on, Qin Yu is my idol!!!"

"Plus one, plus one! He's truly awesome! Holy cow."

"..."

Among everyone present, only Zhao Liancheng, Zhao Yuanming's father, and the class teacher Xu Ziliang were worried about Zhao Yuanming's condition... and whether Qin Yu would continue to attack.

However, it was obvious that the two of them were overthinking things!

Although Qin Yu had originally intended to severely teach Zhao Yuanming a lesson.

But Qin Yu himself hadn't expected that with just one light blow—not even a warm-up—Zhao Yuanming would be reduced to this state... Qin Yu genuinely had no doubt that if he hit Zhao Yuanming again, Zhao Yuanming would end up exactly like his Red Armored Lizard.

Pulverized into ash!

Therefore, looking at Zhao Yuanming, whose half-body was still numb and senseless from the electromagnetic cannon, unable to get up even now.

And considering that Zhao Yuanming, as a Beastmaster, had his first beast companion instantly turned to ash, which was an impact even greater than losing both his arms.

Qin Yu decided not to continue the attack.

He simply said to the Examiner: "Alright, Examiner, can you announce the result of this assessment now?"

Afterward, he ignored Zhao Yuanming.

He calmly put away the [type 37 portable electromagnetic cannon] in his hand.

The Examiner's emotional intelligence was naturally quite high.

As soon as Qin Yu finished speaking, he understood Qin Yu's intention.

He didn't ask any foolish questions like, "Isn't Zhao Yuanming still alive? Why stop hitting him?"

He immediately declared Qin Yu the winner of the Practical Combat Assessment.

It wasn't until Qin Yu had already left the ultra-small Secret Realm and returned to the real world that Zhao Yuanming, lying on the ground, finally managed to react.

"It's over just like that?" For a moment, his heart was filled with confusion. He never expected that after all his previous exclusion and ridicule toward Qin Yu... Qin Yu would simply let him go.

That's right, even though he was now spitting blood, half his body still lacked sensation, and his only beast companion had turned to ash.

In Zhao Yuanming's heart, this could only be considered "simple."

Because, starting yesterday, under Zhao Liancheng's psychological preparation, he had even braced himself to be crippled by Qin Yu.

Compared to his psychological expectation, this current cost was clearly as simple as it could get.

Therefore, at this moment, besides feeling confused, Zhao Yuanming's emotions were also complicated... For the first time in his life, he wondered if there was something truly flawed about his character.

However, at this time, the Examiner did not give Zhao Yuanming much time for reflection.

When dealing with a favored son of heaven like Qin Yu, whose future was boundless, even if Qin Yu ultimately chose not to attend Nanli Academy, the Examiner was still happy to make an acquaintance.

As for A-rank Class Candidates like Zhao Yuanming, who were a dime a dozen, the Examiner was much more casual.

As soon as Qin Yu walked out of the Secret Realm, the Examiner began urging Zhao Yuanming to manually choose to exit the Secret Realm quickly.

"Candidate, how long are you going to stare blankly on the ground?"

"Hurry up and exit the Secret Realm to receive treatment!"

Zhao Yuanming: "..."