"If you choose to continue, Guardian, then I need to explain something." The senior deacon activated the magic array, drawing forth terrifying mana to form another shadow knight. "The previous test was merely to determine whether you had reached the standard of Tier 2."
"However, the following tests will determine what rank of adventurer you can become, which concerns what level of commission quests you can accept in the future. The difficulty will therefore increase considerably. If you are killed by the shadow knight in the magic array, your soul will be damaged and you will enter a weakened state for a period of time. The more powerful the shadow knight that kills you, the longer that weakened state will last. Are you sure you still wish to challenge it?"
"Continue!"
Shi Feng did not hesitate in the slightest. He had already known about this.
The Bronze Rank test was merely the minimum standard for Tier 2 players. The tests afterward were the real deal.
Completing a Tier 2 class advancement quest was difficult enough, but very few could pass the Mystic Iron Grade test. Usually, only expert players could manage it. It could be said to be the dividing line that determined whether one was an expert.
After Shi Feng spoke, the senior deacon injected another stream of mana into the shadow knight's body. The shadow knight's eyes immediately lit up, blazing with scorching red light. Its entire aura abruptly changed, like a fierce tiger awakening.
Shadow Knight, Summoned Creature, Lord Rank, Level 53, HP 3,000,000
This time, before Shi Feng could charge forward, the shadow knight used a Charge Slash, transforming into a violent gale as it arrived before Shi Feng and fiercely swung down its silver greatsword.
It was like a streak of silver light