The second round begins
On the Star Network, the flood of comments in all the live streams about Chen Fan instantly overwhelmed the server's capacity.
Countless viewers went from initial shock to near-fanatical adoration.
Those past taunts and doubts now seem so pale and laughable, long since drowned out by the overwhelming praise and vanished without a trace.
About five minutes after Chen Fan finished his assessment, Xiao Wuming, Luo Shenyue, Lei Pojun, and other top Prodigies also finished their assessments with perfect scores.
However, the huge time difference on the screen was like an insurmountable chasm, widening the gap between first and second place to its extreme.
There can only be one top scholar.
In another pure white space.
Shen Xuan let out a long sigh of relief, put down the folding fan that had been rapidly tapping on the Light Screen, and saw a perfect score displayed in front of him.
He remained calm, seemingly unsurprised by the result. As the former Prodigies of the Jiangbei Region, his knowledge was equally formidable.
He habitually opened the overall leaderboard.
When Shen Xuan's gaze fell on the name at the top of the list, a name that was all too familiar, and the glaring number one spot behind it, he was slightly taken aback.
He then raised his hand to his forehead and let out a bitter laugh.
"This monster..."
"Do they even have to fight for first place in something as trivial as this? They're really leaving no room for anyone else."
At the same time.
Su Qingyue slowly opened her eyes; the questions in front of her had already vanished as a stream of data. She didn't look at her own score, but instead went straight to the overall leaderboard.
Upon seeing the result, only a barely perceptible ripple appeared in her Glazed Crystal eyes.
She was already used to Chen Fan creating all sorts of illogical miracles.
"Where exactly is his limit?"
She murmured to herself, her voice carrying a pure, inquisitive spirit, a yearning for the unknown truth.
On the other side...
"Grass!"
Lei Pojun shattered the Light Screen in front of him with a punch, venting his frustration from answering the questions.
When he saw that he was far behind on the leaderboard, while that kid Chen Fan was at the top, his big, round eyes didn't show any frustration; instead, they ignited a fierce fighting spirit.
"Hateful!"
He slammed his fist into the ground, and the entire space trembled.
"He's better than me in theory, fine! But when it comes to real combat, I'll definitely beat him to the ground and give him a good, satisfying fight!"
The cold system notification tone, after a brief moment of fervor, once again resounded throughout the pure white space, carrying an unquestionable authority.
[The first round of assessments for the First Tier has ended.]
[The second round of the First Tier —comprehensive cultivation assessment—is now underway.]
The moment the words fell, the pure white space beneath the feet of all the examinees shattered like a mirror, and then receded like a tide.
In its place lies a vast and boundless Star Domain.
Billions of Stars swirl beneath your feet, and a powerful aura washes over you.
At the very center of the Star Domain, an ancient stone monument, towering tens of thousands of feet high and seemingly existing since the beginning of the universe, slowly rose with a thunderous roar.
Its entire body is gray and covered with mottled marks of time, and it is engraved with countless ancient divine characters that have long been lost. Each character seems to contain a profound truth.
[Heavenly Dao Stele]!
The rules are extremely simple; a line of large golden characters appears on the stele. "[Touch the Heavenly Dao Stele, assess your foundation]".
The system will automatically detect the candidate's cultivation level, the stability of their foundation, and even the grade of their cultivation technique, and provide the most accurate comprehensive ranking.
At this moment, the live broadcast rooms across the entire universe displayed a highly unified image.
In the commentary booth, the veteran commentator who had lost his composure because of Chen Fan forced himself to regain his composure and tried to salvage his professional image.
"Dear viewers, theoretical knowledge is ultimately just empty talk! The path of Martial Dao is all about foundation and combat prowess!"
His voice was loud and clear, and resolute.
"People like Xiao Wuming from the Heavenly Dragon Star System and Luo Shenyue from the Andromeda received the Federation's most orthodox and top-tier resources for education from a young age, so their foundations must be as solid as a rock and as stable as Divine Mountain!"
"As for Chen Fan... there's no denying he's a miracle, but his growth trajectory was too unrestrained, lacking systematic refinement. His cultivation level might be somewhat superficial, and this will be exposed under the Heavenly Dao Stele!"
This analysis was well-reasoned and supported by evidence, causing countless viewers who had just been impressed by Chen Fan's miraculous feat to become anxious again.
"Roar!"
Just then, a furious roar shattered the tranquility of the Star Domain.
Lei Pojun of the Qilin Constellation was the first to lose his composure. His muscles bulged, and purple lightning arcs surrounded him. He strode towards the Heavenly Dao Stele, and without the slightest hesitation, he slammed his large, fan-like hand down on it!
Buzz!!
In an instant, a domineering and unparalleled purple lightning pillar shot up from the monument, reaching the end of the virtual star field and dyeing the entire Star Domain with a layer of violent purple!
On the top of the monument, a line of large, golden characters, written in a flowing, elegant style, appeared:
[Lei Pojun - Early Golden Body Realm!]
[Overall Assessment: Currently ranked first!]
"Golden Body! It truly is the Golden Body Realm!"
"My God! An eighteen-year-old at the Golden Body Realm, is this... is this even human?"
The Star Network shattered instantly! The Golden Body Realm —a dream that countless Martial Artists could never attain in their entire lives—had now appeared in a single examinee!
However, the shock had not yet subsided.
Luo Shenyue of Andromeda, dressed in white as snow, with a cool and aloof expression, gracefully stepped forward. Unlike Lei Pojun, she was not rude. Instead, she extended her jade-like index finger and gently touched the monument.
In an instant, a bright, radiant moonlight shone from the monument, as if the divine moon from the heavens had descended to earth.
The same line of text appeared:
[Luo Shenyue -- Early Golden Body Realm!]
[Overall Assessment: Currently ranked first!]
Her name pushed Lei Pojun down to second place.
"Her radiance is restrained, her divine will is solid! Luo Shenyue's foundation is even more stable than Lei Pojun's!"
A wise and capable person revealed the secret of heaven in a single sentence.
Then, under the watchful eyes of everyone, Xiao Wuming of the Heavenly Dragon Star System made his move.
His expression had returned to its usual calm and regal composure, as if his previous failure in the theoretical assessment was nothing more than a speck of dust on the bright moon, easily swept away.
He stepped forward slowly, his demeanor calm and composed, and placed his palm on the monument without a trace of worldly arrogance.
Boom!!
A pure golden beam of light, ten times more dazzling and thicker than the previous two combined, pierced through the virtual starry sky like a divine sword that split the heavens and the earth!
The endless sharpness almost overflows the screen, stinging the eyes of every viewer!
[Xiao Wuming - Early Golden Body Realm!]
[Overall Assessment: Currently ranked first!]
Its ranking is undisputed, surpassing Luo Shenyue and Lei Pojun to firmly occupy the top spot!
"Hiss!"
Across the entire universe, gasps of astonishment echoed.
In one college entrance examination, three peerless geniuses at the Golden Body Realm Prodigies appeared at the same time!
What a magnificent era this is!