The Second Stage, Martial Evaluation.
This stage of the examination would test their cultivation level and martial arts proficiency, and the minimum requirement was to have at least basic martial proficiency at the mastery level.
For those in special class, this stage is easy as walking since their basic martial arts have long reached mastery level. Unfortunately, the majority of students who are not from special classes have difficulty passing this level.
Chu Yan and his friends moved away from the bulletin board, finding a quieter spot in the courtyard to discuss their plans for the next stage. The school grounds were bustling with activity, as students who had passed the exam celebrated their success and began to prepare for the challenges ahead.
"So, what's the plan for the martial evaluation?" Su Ming asked, turning to Chu Yan. "We need to make sure we're ready."
Chu Yan nodded thoughtfully. "We've all been training hard, but now we need to focus on our techniques and make sure we're at our best. The martial evaluation isn't just about showing our skills—it's about demonstrating our mastery and control."
Zhang Yu chimed in, her expression serious. "And we need to be prepared for anything. The evaluators will be looking for weaknesses in our techniques, and we need to be ready to adapt."
Li Fui nodded in agreement, his eyes focused. "We've come this far, and we can't afford to let our guard down now. We need to give it our all."
As the morning turned to afternoon, the students began to disperse, each heading off to prepare for the martial evaluation in their own way. Chu Yan and his friends made their way to the training grounds.
At the front of the hall, the examiners, a group of seasoned masters, stood in a line, their eyes sharp as they assessed the students. Among them was the head examiner, a martial master expert whose presence commanded respect.
The head examiner stepped forward, his voice booming across the hall. "For the students who passed the first stage will then proceed to the second stage of the White River City Martial Arts Examination. Today, we will test your cultivation level and your proficiency in martial arts. Only those who meet the required standards will move on to the next stage. Remember, the minimum pass requirement is the peak stage of the martial student realm and mastery of at least one basic martial art."
One by one, the students were called to the platforms to demonstrate their cultivation levels and martial arts proficiency. The evaluators observed closely on the Star Orb, a advanced version of blood measurement, that capable of even measuring Martial Master realm blood level.
Su Ming was among the first of Chu Yan's friends to be evaluated. He went to the platform as he placed his hand on the orb. Then, he took a deep breath before releasing his energy.
Soon, the orb reacted as it showed a faint, blue aura, indicating his realm at Martial Artist Realm. A measurement next to the star orb evaluates the energy level as it shows on the screen: Second-Layer Martial Artist.
Next, Su Ming demonstrated his basic sword arts. He raised the sword in a sweeping arc, the blade cutting through the air with a clean, smooth motion. After performing the sword movement, all examiners nodded in approval, indicating that he passed.
Next was Zhang Yu, who displayed a cultivation level at the First-Layer of the Martial Artist realm. Although her performance in demonstrating his martial arts proficiency was less than Su Ming's, it still impressed the examiners, earning him a nod from the evaluators.
Li Fui followed, his aura slightly weaker than Zhang Yu, but he too was at the First-Layer of the Martial Artist realm. His technique was solid, and he was granted permission to advance.
As each student was evaluated, the crowd grew more anxious, knowing that the standards were high and the evaluators strict.
Finally, it was Chu Yan's turn. He stepped onto the platforms with a calm confidence that drew the attention of every student present. Even the evaluators seemed to take notice, their gazes sharpening as they sensed something different about him.
Chu Yan closed his eyes for a brief moment, focusing his energy. When he opened them again, a powerful aura erupted from his body, the energy swirling around him like a storm.
"This... this is no ordinary Martial Artist realm," one of the evaluators muttered, his eyes narrowing in concentration. The sheer intensity of it caused gasps of shock and surprise from the evaluators.
The evaluators exchanged glances, their eyes widening in surprise as they realized Chu Yan's cultivation level. After dozens of evaluations, the highest cultivation realm they found was just the second-layer martial artist realm. However, this student's aura well exceeded the Second-Layer Martial Artist world.
As soon as the aura on the Star Orb dimmed, a string of sentences appeared on the measurement: Fourth-Layer of Martial Artist.
"Fourth Layer of the Martial Artist realm!" one of the evaluators exclaimed, unable to hide his shock. "He's not just a Martial Artist, he's already reached the Fourth Layer!"
The crowd erupted in murmurs of astonishment. Even the evaluators, seasoned as they were, couldn't hide their surprise. The fourth layer of the Martial Artist realm was a significant achievement, one that was rarely seen among students of Chu Yan's age. To reach this level so young means this student's potential is very high.
The students around the hall, including Su Ming, Zhang Yu, Li Fui, and even Ouyang Feng, looked on in stunned silence. Ouyang Feng, who had been confidently awaiting his own turn, felt a jolt of disbelief. He had cultivated to the late-stage Third Layer of the Martial Artist realm, a remarkable achievement for someone his age, but Chu Yan had surpassed even that.