C5 Surprisingly the Second Test

Everyone was buzzing with excitement around the platform, Shen Ruxue and Wang Yu among them, having arrived to sign up.

It was common knowledge that a Beastmaster bound to a Divine Pet possessed a certain degree of spiritual energy inherently.

This energy was almost congenital, impervious to any external influence.

Therefore, in the aptitude test, this measure was deemed the most crucial criterion.

Spiritual energy was categorized into four tiers: Ordinary, Expert, Master, and Grandmaster, each associated with a specific color.

While the upper limit of a Beastmaster's spiritual energy remains elusive to humans, the Grandmaster tier is the pinnacle of modern achievement.

The selection process was swift.

In under ten seconds, precise test results were delivered.

Seventy percent of the students fell into the Ordinary or below Expert categories and were promptly disqualified by the selection committee.

A fortunate few met the Expert benchmark and scraped by.

Yet, even those on the cusp couldn't contain their elation.

"My God, she's got Grandmaster potential!"

A gasp cut through the crowd at that moment.

"It's true! Just look at the color on the spirit stones; it's the utmost standard!"

"Her power is immense. What high school does she attend?"

"How do you not recognize her? That's Shen Ruxue, the prodigious girl from Domesticated Beast High School, hailed as the top young genius of her generation!"

Amidst the stir, all eyes turned to Shen Ruxue, now the center of attention on the platform.

"Excellent. With Grandmaster talent, you're in at Dragon Tooth Academy!"

The selector's eyes gleamed with admiration as he nodded approvingly.

"Thank you, teacher!"

Shen Ruxue beamed, her joy unmistakable.

Though confident in her success, the sight of her results still drew a radiant smile.

The selection rolled on, and soon several students with Master-level talent were admitted.

Wang Yu was among them, the same who had earlier scoffed at Ye Fann.

Minutes later, it was Ye Fann's turn at the testing platform.

The selector briefed him on the rules: "If your aptitude is Expert level or above, you pass. Fall below, and you're out."

"I get it."

Ye Fann nodded, placing his hand on the spirit stone.

Despite possessing the system and having attained Class D Elementary level, he couldn't be certain his test results would rank him among the strong.

But he didn't dwell on it. Having done all he could, it was time to await the outcome.

At that moment, Shen Ruxue was also intently watching Ye Fann's test.

She was deeply curious about the level of Beastmaster spirit energy Ye Fann would manifest.

The reaction from the spirit stone on the high platform was swift.

The color shifted rapidly.

Very weak.

Average.

Surpassing average.

Peak of the average.

An expert.

"He's reached the expert standard, he's passed!"

A student in the audience gasped at the unfolding scene.

"The color on the spirit stone is still changing!"

"He's exceeded the level of an expert!"

Another student called out.

Ye Fann breathed a sigh of relief.

He had made it through the Dragon Tooth Academy selection.

Yet, the spirit stone's color was still undergoing rapid changes.

In an instant, it hit the next benchmark.

"Master level!"

The crowd gasped in unison.

Even the selection teacher by the stage couldn't hide their astonishment.

Master-level talent, even among professional Beastmasters, was a remarkable foundation.

But then, in the next moment, the spirit stone burst into blinding light for all to see.

"He's reached Grandmaster level!"

The entire assembly was dumbfounded.

Another individual with Grandmaster-level aptitude had emerged.

The selection teacher was visibly thrilled.

Finding one Grandmaster-level student in a year was lucky, but now, two had appeared at once.

It was an extraordinary occurrence.

"Wait, the light from the spirit stone is still changing!"

Just then, the selection teacher noticed an anomaly.

The color of the spirit stone continued to escalate, becoming too intense to discern.

Seconds later.

A beam of light soared skyward, and the spirit stone itself shattered in a burst.

Brilliant light radiated in every direction.

Witnessing the awe-inspiring spectacle before them, everyone, selection teachers included, was left speechless.

In all the years the Beastmaster Academy had conducted its enrollment ceremonies, never had a freshman possessed the talent to shatter the testing spirit stones.

His power was nothing short of terrifying. Had they not seen it with their own eyes, no one would have believed it!

A hush fell over the crowd.

It took a full five minutes before the onlookers snapped out of their amazement.

Then, a throng of people surged toward Ye Fann.

"May I have the honor of knowing your name? Are you in need of followers?"

"I would gladly serve you in any way you require!"

"I insist on buying him dinner right now, and I won't let anyone else outbid me!"

The students, about a dozen, vied to show their eagerness to Ye Fann, their faces eager to please.

It was clear to all that Ye Fann, with his extraordinary talent, was destined to achieve far greater things than any grandmaster beast tamer.

Forging an early bond with him could mean reaping immense benefits down the line!

Meanwhile, Shen Ruxue watched Ye Fann, now the center of attention, with a look of wonder in her eyes.

What other secrets did this enigmatic man conceal?

She was eager to get closer to Ye Fann, to uncover the extent of his remarkable abilities.

Elsewhere, Wang Yu's mood was sour.

He had believed his Master level status would command admiration.

Yet, he hadn't anticipated Ye Fann effortlessly destroying the spirit stone. His complexion turned pale with defeat.

Following the selection ceremony, the teacher led the successful candidates into a sprawling hall within the academy.

A battle arena had been prepared, with the selection teacher and another instructor waiting at its center.

"Congratulations to all for passing the initial screening. Miss Wan Zitong from our faculty will now oversee the second phase, the combat test," announced the instructor.

"The outcome of this test will dictate the resources allocated to you upon admission. Take this seriously, as the bottom ten performers will forfeit their chance to join our ranks."

With these words, a wave of tension washed over the students, transforming the mood from celebratory to one of renewed focus.

"Thank you, Teacher Lee, for your thorough briefing. Now, if everyone is ready, I will outline the rules for the second phase."

A stunning teacher, her legs long and graceful, emerged from the back and spoke.

With a mere look, she called forth an immense demonic statue.