Chapter 158 - 112: Abnormal Display of Magic Power

Chapter 158: Chapter 112: Abnormal Display of Magic Power

Second, the basic numerical test.

The three-dimensional data of Constitution, Spirit, and Magic Power would be graded by standard metrics. However, compared to usual evaluations, there was an additional comprehensive ability test.

This test required each Apprentice to enter a virtual arena and face randomly generated Elemental Puppets. They needed to defeat as many puppets as possible within a time limit.

However, the final scoring criteria was not just based on the number defeated, but the precision of control per unit of Magic Power consumed.

The system would evaluate the cost-effectiveness ratio of each Magic spell, comprehensively considering the Apprentice’s leverage multiplier, Magic Power recovery speed, and Manipulation Power.

Third, actual combat.

There wasn’t much to say about this. No matter how much theory was discussed, they would inevitably have to cross blows in the end to test their actual abilities.

There were about two thousand Second Level Apprentices in Starfall Laboratory. The first two basic tests would select one hundred, and the final actual combat would narrow it down to thirty.

After the three minor exams, the top thirty in overall ranking would represent Star Fall six years later, competing with Elites from other laboratories for membership in the Truth Continent exchange conference.

A qualification ratio of less than two percent made it quite difficult to get in.

Chen Shang read the announcement several times and went over a few familiar names in his mind.

Among the Second Level Apprentices, the people in Solem’s small circle could only be ranked in the upper-middle, not the very top. However, Evelyn should be able to move up a chunk after getting the Divine Sword.

Although Amy had just advanced to the First Level, she could also participate in the minor exam for First Level Apprentices. As long as one hadn’t crossed the threshold of Spiritual Power Crystallization, they were considered a First Level Apprentice.

As for him and Baal, who were from later batches, their Cultivation years were several years fewer than Evelyn and the others, so there would definitely be a gap in their data.

However, the assessment didn’t just look at data; it also considered the leverage multiplier and cost-effectiveness ratio. He wouldn’t necessarily lose.

Chen Shang thought for a moment and decided to visit Leia for advice.

Leia’s laboratory was open to him. Chen Shang swiped his card to enter and waited quite a while before Leia walked out of the Recording Platform room, her hair a messy bird’s nest but her Spirit vigorous.

Chen Shang glanced at the Rune Diagrams on the table and also smelled a faint scent of Alchemy in the air.

"Senior Sister, did you see the announcement about the minor exam?" Chen Shang sat down on a chair.

Leia leaned back in her chair. "I saw it. I won’t be participating."

Chen Shang was stunned for a moment. "Why?"

"I’m going to focus on breaking through to a First Level Wizard." Leia’s tone was calm. "My Spiritual Power Specialization is already complete, and the preparation for my Origin Rune is just about done. The coming period is a critical phase, and I don’t want any distractions."

Chen Shang fell silent for a moment. It hadn’t been many years since he advanced from a First Level Apprentice to the Second Level, yet Leia was already preparing to break through to become an Official Wizard.

"Senior Sister, how is your progress so fast?"

Leia smiled. "Your talent has been displayed in the Repulsive and Attractive Dual Force. I don’t have talent for the Star Force Field, and even after practicing Force Touch Perception for more than half a year, I couldn’t even touch the threshold.

"Therefore, I took another path—Emotion Specialization."

She reached out her hand, and a mass of grayish-white light condensed in her palm. "This is my Specialization. It contains emotions like joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness. Its attack value can only be considered average.

"However, it has a significant supporting role in Cultivation, making Spiritual Power more stable and greatly assisting in advancement. Everyone has their own strengths, which is perfectly normal."

Chen Shang opened his interface and tried to extract it, but he failed. He didn’t understand this area.

Leia retracted the cluster of light, took out a Crystal Plate from her drawer, and pushed it in front of Chen Shang. "Enough about me. This contains information I collected earlier on the more threatening Second Level Apprentices. Pay attention to them."

Chen Shang took the Crystal Plate and opened it. It listed a few names and their data.

"Alicia, Elemental Mage, a Legendary figure among the Second Level Apprentices, nicknamed ’Ice Blade.’ Ice Witchcraft mastery. Constitution 130, Spirit 165, Magic Power 160.

"Her Manipulation Power is extremely high. Cold and arrogant, she acts as a lone wolf and possesses incredibly formidable strength. It’s said that she can simultaneously control dozens of Ice Blades in battle, each with tracking capabilities."

"Rex, Body Refining Wizard. He excels at using Witchcraft to strengthen his physical body for close combat. His Constitution has reached a terrifying 185. Spirit 105, Magic Power 110.

"His combat style is simple and brutal, preferring to fight head-on at close range. Relying on his Constitution to crush most opponents, very few can withstand his initial Charge."

"Kali, Illusionist Wizard. She excels at creating mental Illusion Techniques. Constitution 105, Spirit 160, Magic Power 130. Her Manipulation Power is very high, and she excels at winning through skill.

"Her Illusion Techniques can simultaneously interfere with vision, hearing, and mental perception, leaving her opponents unable to distinguish directions or tell friend from foe..."

"Vegas, Summoning Wizard. At his peak, he can summon three Low Tier Elemental Spirits to fight alongside him. Constitution 120, Spirit 150, Magic Power 140.

"His tactic revolves around outnumbering the enemy. Although the intelligence of his Summoned Creatures is worrying, their sheer numbers make up for their lack of brains."

As Chen Shang scrolled further down the list, Leia’s voice drifted over from the side.

"This is previous data; they’ve definitely improved since then. Take Evelyn, for example. I heard she has a Divine Artifact that can sever the Fire Element. You know more about this than I do, right?"

Her tone was teasing, a half-smile playing on her lips.

Chen Shang felt a sudden headache. Of course he knew; he was the one who had personally brought that Divine Artifact back from the Red Flame Realm.

What did severing the Fire Element mean? It meant that the vast majority of Fire Witchcraft would be greatly diminished against her, including Chen Shang’s Samadhi True Flame.

If he used the Samadhi True Flame to hit others, it could reach two thousand degrees. But against Evelyn, there might only be a few degrees left, or it could even instantly dissipate. Troublesome, extremely troublesome!

He changed the subject. "Senior Sister, among these high-combat-power Apprentices, why aren’t Virgil, Eliza, and Ryo listed? I remember their Force Touch Perception is almost complete."

Leia smiled. "They want to walk the path of the Repulsive and Attractive Dual Force, which inevitably requires a massive amount of time to practice. It’s completely normal for their combat power to fall behind."