After the blade technique class ended, Ning Yan asked Lin Yun to stay behind.
Only the two of them remained in the training room. Ning Yan leaned against the window with his arms crossed, his gaze fixed on Lin Yun. He was silent for a moment.
"Lin Yun, there's something I need to remind you about." Ning Yan's tone was more serious than usual. "You're a newcomer who joined in June. According to the Training Camp's rules, newcomers have one special privilege: during their first month, they can choose any day to take the Trial Tower level assessment, and their result will count directly toward that month's ranking."
Lin Yun nodded. He had read about this rule in the Student Handbook. Since newcomers weren't familiar with the Trial Tower, the Training Camp gave them one chance to skip the assessment and wait until they were in their best condition to take it.
"I recommend saving that privilege and using it at the end of July." A fervent glint appeared in Ning Yan's eyes. "Your movement technique is at Perfect Level, your Nine-Layered Thunder Blade is at the Fourth Layer, and your Phantom Blade Technique is at the Second Layer. Based on your overall ability right now, you should be able to reach at least level three in the Trial Tower. You might even manage to reach the threshold for level four."
He paused, then continued, "Your current ranking is NO. 180, an even number. According to the Training Camp's rules, on even-numbered days you have to go with the other students to the Wilderness Area to hunt monsters. On odd-numbered days, you stay at the Training Camp and train. In July, you'll have a full month to rack up points and improve your ranking."
"If you can get a high