Comprehensive Test

Next.

When it was their turn, Jia Youcai and Qian Renxue exchanged a glance before stepping forward side by side.

Jia Youcai approached the Soul Power testing stone first. He circulated the Soul Power within him and slowly pressed his palm against it. In an instant, the testing stone blazed brightly, streaks of crimson light shooting into the sky before the words "Soul Power Level 35" clearly appeared on its surface.

A wave of astonishment immediately rose from the crowd, and many applicants cast envious looks his way. Teacher Li nodded slightly, approval flashing in his eyes. "Not bad. Your Soul Power meets the standard. Go to the waiting area and await the next stage."

Jia Youcai stepped aside, and Qian Renxue went next. Her expression was as calm as still water as she gently placed her slender hand on the testing stone. The stone instantly erupted with an exceptionally dazzling light, even brighter than it had been for Jia Youcai, ultimately displaying "Soul Power Level 34."

A trace of delight appeared in Teacher Li's eyes. "Both of you are outstanding. Go to the waiting area."

As an advanced Soul Master Academy, Blazing Academy had no shortage of students whose Soul Power had reached level thirty or above. But among newcomers who had just joined the academy, such talent was extremely rare.

Jia Youcai and Qian Renxue arrived at the waiting area, where quite a few students who had passed the first stage had already gathered. Some chatted excitedly, while others rested with their eyes closed. Jia Youcai and Qian Renxue found a place to sit and quietly waited for the practical assessment to begin.

Before long, Teacher Li stepped onto the platform again. "The first stage has ended. Those who passed, follow me for the practical assessment."

Everyone followed Teacher Li to another venue, where several arenas had been set up. Teacher Li pointed at them and said, "The rules for the practical assessment are simple. You will fight in pairs, and the winners will advance to the next round. I will now assign groups according to your strength."

Then Teacher Li looked directly at Jia Youcai and Qian Renxue. "Your Soul Power has surpassed level thirty, so you may proceed directly to the third stage for the comprehensive test. There is no need for you to waste time here."

Jia Youcai and Qian Renxue exchanged a look, surprise flashing through both their eyes, but they quickly regained their composure. They nodded slightly, bowed to Teacher Li, then turned and headed toward the third-stage comprehensive test amid the crowd's envious and curious gazes.

Along the way, Blazing Academy was shaded by lush trees, yet the temperature here was several degrees higher than outside. The air itself seemed infused with scorching heat, making its distinctive nature as an academy renowned for its fire attribute readily apparent. The academy's architecture was equally unique, its red walls and golden tiles gleaming under the sunlight.

Most of the academy's students wore relatively cool attire. Several Senior Sisters approached while chatting and laughing, their figures graceful and their steps light.

They wore fitted, short Soul Master training outfits on top, revealing their flat, toned waists, with their delicate collarbones faintly visible at their necklines. Below, they wore form-fitting shorts that fully displayed their long, straight legs. Their hair was tied high as they chatted in low voices while walking, occasionally breaking into crisp, pleasant laughter.

Jia Youcai's gaze was instantly drawn to them. He stared fixedly at the Senior Sisters, his eyes full of amazement and infatuation.

Seeing this, Qian Renxue's previously calm face darkened at once. She furrowed her brows slightly and viciously pinched Jia Youcai's arm.

Pain shot through Jia Youcai, snapping him awake. He turned around and saw Qian Renxue's somewhat angry expression. Embarrassed, he scratched his head and gave her an apologetic smile.

Qian Renxue gave a cold snort, turned her head away, and ignored him as she quickened her pace toward the front. Jia Youcai hurriedly jogged after her.

"Xuexue, I just did a quick calculation on my fingers. For this third stage, Blazing Academy will probably send someone incredibly strong to spar with us," Jia Youcai said with a smile.

"How strong?" Qian Renxue asked.

"At the very least, a Soul Emperor."

"No way. That would be impossible to defeat."

"That might be true for others, but this opponent has been specially arranged for us. They probably want to test our strength this way."

"They really think highly of us."

"Of course. As long as the two of us join forces, we'll be invincible under heaven."

Qian Renxue showed a faint smile. "Enough with the smooth talk. Think about how we should deal with our opponents later."

As they talked, the two soon arrived at the comprehensive test venue. It was a broad open space, surrounded by equipment for testing Soul Power and tables for recording results. At the center of the grounds stood a middle-aged man in a Blazing Academy instructor's uniform, his hands clasped behind his back as his gaze swept over the area.

When he saw Jia Youcai and Qian Renxue approach, the middle-aged man nodded slightly. "You must be the students who advanced directly to the third stage. I am the person in charge of this comprehensive test. You may call me Instructor Sun. This third-stage comprehensive test mainly examines your ability to adapt in actual combat, coordinate your soul skills, and control your Soul Power. In a moment, I will arrange for two evenly matched opponents to fight you. You must give it your all."

Jia Youcai and Qian Renxue exchanged a look and nodded together. "Rest assured, Instructor Sun. We'll give it our all."

Instructor Sun smiled faintly and clapped his hands. Soon, a man and a woman walked out from one side of the grounds.

The man was tall and powerfully built, with a resolute face. Every strand of his fiery red short hair stood upright like burning flames. The woman had a graceful figure and stunning features, her eyes and brows carrying a lively yet proud air. Her long fiery red hair drifted in the wind like a spirit of flame.

Both wore Blazing Academy's custom crimson training outfits, embroidered with flame patterns that showcased the academy's distinctive style.

"These two are upperclassmen from Blazing Academy, Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu. Huo Wushuang's Soul Power has reached level thirty-eight, while Huo Wu has reached level thirty-seven. Both are powerful Soul Elders. They will be your opponents." Instructor Sun introduced them.

"Let's begin," Qian Renxue said.

Note: In this world, Qian Renxue was born ten years later than in the original work.