Magic Assessment! Everyone's Doubts!

Mu Bai had been annoyed by Lin Yu ever since they were kids.

Always acting so mature, with a crowd of people following him around—even Mu Ningxue, whom Mu Bai regarded as supremely noble, often trailed after Lin Yu like a shadow.

So it was no wonder Mu Bai treated Lin Yu and Mo Fan the way he did.

On the testing grounds, all the students stared fixedly at the Star Stone atop the platform.

They knew this was the moment to prove the results of their training.

The process moved forward step by step.

Soon, Lin Yu spotted a familiar figure appearing on the platform!

Mu Zhuoyun. The head of the Mu family in Bo City.

"If that old bastard Mu Zhuoyun is here, then Ningxue probably isn't far off either."

Lin Yu watched the platform with curiosity, and in his mind, that aloof figure surfaced.

Sure enough, he saw a graceful silhouette standing there on the platform, exuding an icy aura. Her fitted long dress accentuated her figure perfectly.

But what drew the most attention was her snow-white hair.

"That little Xue who used to follow me around as a kid has grown up so much!"

Lin Yu sighed inwardly.

The other students around him weren't nearly as calm—they were all excited. They had heard too many legends about Mu Ningxue.

Still, even Mu Ningxue's brief words drew gasps from some of the boys below.

But the main event was the annual assessment.

All eyes were fixed on that Star Stone.

One by one, the students stepped up to take their turns.

"Brother Yu, Brother Fan, I got an A+!"

After Zhang Xiaohou finished his test, he came down beaming with excitement.

The surrounding students looked at him with envy—no one expected an ordinary guy like Zhang Xiaohou to score an A+.

Unfortunately, due to nerves, Zhang Xiaohou failed to cast his magic.

Then, to everyone's surprise, after watching the assessment of Xu Zhaoting from Class Seven, the principal and several other leaders, including Mu Zhuoyun and Mu Ningxue, actually headed their way.

For a moment, the students of Class Eight were a mix of excitement and tension.

"Next, Mu Bai!"

After a signal from Mu He, the examiner called out Mu Bai's name.

Mu Bai glanced at Mu Ningxue, took a deep breath, and walked straight onto the testing platform.

As Mu Bai placed his hand on the Star Stone, a white Ice Light instantly radiated from it, spreading outward and illuminating the area.

Even teachers and students from other zones were drawn to the glow!

"S!"

The three examiners exclaimed in unison, clearly stunned.

This was the second S of the entire event!

"Teacher, I also want to test my release."

Mu Bai glanced at Mu Zhuoyun and Mu Ningxue's indifferent expressions and spoke up.

The other students watched Mu Bai with curiosity.

So, under everyone's gaze, Mu Bai directly unleashed Ice Vine!

Just as Mu Bai smugly looked toward Mu Ningxue, he saw that her gaze wasn't on him at all.

Instead, she was searching for someone among the Class Eight lineup.

Mu Bai knew exactly who Mu Ningxue was looking for, and in that moment, his heart felt like it had been pierced by dozens of arrows.

At that thought, Mu Bai's mood turned to seething rage!

He silently vowed to make Lin Yu pay.

In the end, Mu Bai's score settled at Star Dust S, Release B!

"Next, Lin Yu!"

With a call, it was Lin Yu's turn.

Having already caught Mu He signaling the examiner earlier, Lin Yu smirked slightly and walked toward the testing platform.

"Lin Yu... that name sounds familiar."

Mu Zhuoyun looked at Lin Yu, then glanced at Mu Ningxue beside him. Seeing her utterly calm expression, he nodded.

How could he not know Lin Yu? Back when they were kids, his own daughter followed this guy around like a little sidekick.

Good thing now—Ningxue should understand. You two belong to different worlds after all.

"Heh heh heh, with the Dark Stone in place, this guy still wants a good score!"

"If he ends up with a D-grade, I'll kick him out on the spot!"

Mu Bai stood beside Mu He, a smile spreading across his face as he heard his uncle's words.

"Examiner, I think there's something wrong with this Star Stone!"

"I request a replacement!"

Lin Yu looked directly at the three examiners across from him and said.

The moment he spoke, it caused an uproar.

"Don't talk nonsense—are you saying our inspection was wrong?"

One examiner snapped back.

"That's right, Student Lin. Are you afraid of embarrassing yourself?"

Another examiner frowned, eyeing Lin Yu with displeasure.

"Lin Yu, why is this guy such a coward!"

"Yeah, yeah, he looks pretty handsome, but that's all he's got?"

"I kind of liked him, but now it's clear Mu Bai and Xu Zhaoting are the real men!"

Many of the male and female students sneered at Lin Yu's behavior.

Lin Yu listened to all the chatter and just smiled.

"Fine, then."

He nodded and said directly, then placed his hand on the Star Stone.

The light on the Star Stone grew brighter and brighter, and under everyone's gaze, Lin Yu's light reached A-grade.

"Heh heh heh, just as I thought—an orphan after all."

Mu Zhuoyun watched Lin Yu calmly, thinking to himself, without a hint of surprise.

Compared to him, the other students stared in shock. Lin Yu could reach A-grade?

Still, they sneered at his earlier behavior.

"Lin Yu, too bad—I still beat you."

Zhou Min stood in the line, a smile appearing on her face as she watched.

"How is that possible! Mu Bai, are you sure you placed the Dark Stone?"

Mu He's expression shifted instantly. Others might not know, but he did—if Lin Yu could reach A-grade even with the Dark Stone, what level could he reach without it?

"I did place it!"

Mu Bai was clearly stunned too. He was certain!

"Teacher, I want to test my release."

Lin Yu glanced at those two, then said calmly.

Then, under everyone's gaze, seven stars materialized around Lin Yu, forming a star trail. A terrifying temperature erupted from his body.

The overwhelming aura of Fire Element Magic Energy surpassed everyone's expectations.

"Fire Seed · Scorching!"

In an instant, a terrifying flame burst from Lin Yu's hand and slammed directly into the humanoid dummy.

The fierce fire blazed hotter and hotter, engulfing the dummy in less than three seconds.

By the time Lin Yu turned around, he saw all the students, teachers, and school officials staring at him like wooden chickens, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Because Lin Yu's release speed and magical power were far greater than Mu Bai's!

Just then, a voice thick with anger rang out!

"I request an inspection of the Star Stone—there's something wrong with it!"

Tang Yue stepped forward, glaring at the three examiners with hostility.

Given the magical energy Lin Yu had just displayed, how could he only be A-grade?

She had sensed something off earlier, and now she had the perfect chance to strike.