14: Chapter 14 Special Examination, Tai'a Secret Realm

At this moment.

A dozen Middle-aged Men and women wearing North Emperor University instructor uniforms slowly appeared on the second floor of the stadium.

Looking at these figures.

Almost all the Examinees present subconsciously held their breath.

Because among these dozen people, there were many familiar faces that often appeared on television news.

Especially the Middle-aged Man standing in the very center.

That was Yun Xiong, a transcendent Awakened Ones who had reached Level 100 a decade ago.

He was an A-Rank Fire Element Awakened Ones.

His fire manipulation skills were absolutely superb. He once single-handedly blocked a beast tide formed by a collapsing Epic-level Secret Realm, successfully saving the citizens of an entire city!

No one knew what level his strength had reached now.

After the group of instructors looked down at the Examinees in the field, their gazes finally all fell upon Yun Xiong in the center.

Yun Xiong's voice, mixed with spiritual energy, echoed throughout the stadium.

"The North Emperor University entrance examination is about to begin."

"This examination will be different from the usual. This time, the examination will be practical combat training."

"In a moment, you will go to the [Taia Secret Realm] to fight the fierce beasts inside, as well as some sophomores."

"If you kill a fierce beast, you will receive points. If you defeat a sophomore, your points will double the original amount. However, if you are defeated by a sophomore, the points you have will be cleared to zero, and you will need to reacquire points."

"The final point ranking will replace the written examination scores of previous years. Examinees ranked in the top 1,200 will be admitted to Beidi, and this ranking will also become your New Student ranking after enrollment."

"Specially Recruited Students do not need to participate; they only need to attend the interview later."

As soon as these words were spoken.

It immediately caused a huge uproar among the crowd.

"What? Practical combat training?! Wasn't it supposed to be a written exam?"

"It actually turned into combat!"

"No way, not only do we have to compete against fierce beasts, but we also have to fight against last year's upperclassmen?"

"Good heavens! The fierce beasts are one thing, but fighting upperclassmen and women? Isn't that just asking to be abused?"

"Exactly! The sophomores are at least around Level 30. How are we supposed to fight them?"

"Only the top 1,200 based on points. We have at least four or five thousand Examinees here, meaning sixty percent will be eliminated directly! As expected of North Emperor University, what a terrifying elimination rate!"

"Strange, the [Taia Secret Realm], why does that place sound so familiar?"

...

Evidently.

This examination exceeded the expectations of the Examinees.

Examinees in previous years only needed to take a written exam.

But now it had turned into practical combat, and they even had to compete against upperclassmen and women from previous years.

This was undoubtedly a bolt from the blue for many Examinees who had spent the past two days focusing entirely on liberal arts.

However, Lin Youwei and the other three S-Rank Talent Awakeners in the crowd showed no emotional fluctuation.

Because they had already known this news.

The reason they came was actually to participate in this practical combat training.

Otherwise, why would they need to come here?

Just having an S-Rank Talent was already enough for admission; they didn't need any written exam.

Immediately after.

Before the Examinees could finish their discussion.

An instructor beside Yun Xiong raised a large hand.

The next second.

A massive magic array appeared beneath the Examinees in the unified examination area.

Half a breath later.

All the Examinees and all the instructors except Yun Xiong vanished from the spot.

Witnessing this scene.

All the Examinees in the specially recruited area were completely stunned.

Such a large-scale group teleportation.

They had only seen it on television!

Even Li Fan felt extremely shocked.

Deciding to go to university was indeed the correct choice!

He hadn't even enrolled yet and was already seeing the world!

However, before Li Fan and the others could recover.

Yun Xiong had already leaped down from the high platform and arrived at the specially recruited area, accompanied by an assistant.

For a moment.

All the Examinees in the specially recruited area couldn't help but become nervous.

"In the order you lined up, step forward one by one to demonstrate and explain your supernatural abilities," Yun Xiong cut straight to the chase without any pleasantries, directly starting the interview.

The first four people to be interviewed were Li Fan and the other three who arrived first.

The first to be interviewed was that long-faced youth.

Facing a legendary figure like Yun Xiong, even the usually calm long-faced youth showed a hint of nervousness at this moment.

"My name is Ma Xiu. My Talent rank is C-Rank. My ability is Time Stop!"

As soon as the long-faced youth spoke, everyone instantly became less calm.

Time Stop?!

This ability already touched upon the laws of nature, yet it was only C-Rank?

Even the usually knowledgeable Yun Xiong had a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

On the field, only the pure-minded Li Fan didn't say much.

Time Stop.

This skill should have some practical use, right?

Ma Xiu then continued to elaborate on why such a powerful ability of his was classified as C-Rank.

"However, my Time Stop has flaws. First, time can only be stopped in the space within my line of sight, and during this period, I cannot move myself. Second, the maximum duration I can control for Time Stop is ten seconds. The larger the range, the shorter the time."

Hearing this.

Everyone couldn't help but nod in agreement.

These flaws were indeed quite significant. The duration of the Time Stop was very short, and on top of that, he couldn't move while time was stopped. Being ranked C-Rank wasn't too unfair.

Yun Xiong pondered for a moment and asked a question, "Within the range of your vision where time is stopped, can you allow a single unit within it to move freely?"

Ma Xiu answered without hesitation, "Yes, I can!"

Yun Xiong nodded, then said solemnly to the assistant beside him, "Approved!"

This scene instantly caused an explosion in the specially recruited area.

Unexpectedly, the very first candidate passed!

Li Fan wasn't surprised. Based on Ma Xiu's description, his supernatural ability would be a terrifying auxiliary ability. If utilized properly, it could even ascend to a strategic level.

As expected of a specially recruited Examinee from North Emperor University.

They started with a trump card.

The second candidate was that little loli.

"My name is Ning Zhenzhen. My Talent rank is C-Rank. My ability is Perfect Water Element Affinity.

Simply put, wherever there is water, my strength can increase exponentially. I can perfectly control the water elements within a certain range around me. The upper limit is currently unclear."

"The flaw is also very obvious: it is affected by terrain factors. The less water there is, the weaker the ability. If there is no water, I have no ability."

The little loli was concise and clearly explained her situation in one breath.

In comparison, although she didn't possess a law-level ability like Ma Xiu, this talent that depended on the terrain was equally terrifying.

It should be known that 70% of the current Blue Star is ocean, and there are numerous Secret Realms on the ocean. There are even many areas that humans have never set foot in.

After a slight contemplation, Yun Xiong quickly gave his answer, "Approved!"

Upon receiving the answer, the little loli Ning Zhenzhen grinned, extremely excited.

And the specially recruited area once again erupted in commotion.

Two in a row, they actually both passed?!