Chapter 667: Challenge the Non-Specialist
In the Sacred City Academy, sparring typically only occurs during advancement assessments.
Each semester's assessment involves releasing captured demon soldiers for students to battle against.
As long as they defeat the demon soldiers, they pass the assessment.
If they lose, they naturally fail the assessment.
At this moment.
The entire hall was constructed in a grand circular layout, exuding magnificence and grandeur.
In the center were portals leading to the secret realm coliseum for battling demon soldiers.
It's worth noting that the lowest level of the Professionals present was 80 or 90, with level 100 being commonplace.
Such high-level battles, if conducted outside, could easily destroy a medium-sized city.
Hence, using a secret realm as the battlefield was essential to withstand the destruction.
While the crowd discussed Ling Zhan's status as a non-specialist, a commotion erupted at the hall's entrance.
Wow!!
"Miss Orpheviel has arrived!"
"Ah! And young master Xili is here too!"
"These two are renowned figures among White Tier students! It's said they've already reached White Tier Nine Stars and only need to pass this assessment to advance to Blue Tier!"
"Blue Tier students are eligible to head to the world battlefield!"
Students of different tiers naturally take their assessments in separate venues.
This hall where Ling Zhan was present was designated specifically for White Tier students.
Here, the highest-level students were Orpheviel and Xili, both at level 120.
Orpheviel, an elven woman of stunning beauty with golden hair and eyes, exuded the aura of a royal princess.
Xili, a vampire man with handsome features and an elegant demeanor, was the type women found highly appealing.
Walking together, they made a striking pair, like celestial lovers from a painting.
Of course…
That was only in appearance.
In truth, Orpheviel seemed to dislike Xili, showing no affection for the handsome man trailing her, though he pursued her relentlessly.
"Aside from Orpheviel and Xili, the five level-100 fourth-tier Professionals from Kelan Academy are here too!"
"It took them two years to break through from level 99 to level 100 and achieve fourth-tier status. Now, they finally have the confidence to challenge Sacred Academy students."
"And their luck this year isn't bad—a batch of level-100 fourth-tiers just arrived from outside the Holy Continent, many barely above level 100. Challenging them should be easy for the Kelan Academy group, given their two years of training…"
"Indeed. If they can't defeat these newcomers, they might as well bash their heads against a wall!"
"I'm not sure about the others, but I'm certain someone will challenge that non-specialist! He's the easiest target!"
"Absolutely…"
Following the crowd's gaze.
Five young men and women with extraordinary auras stood confidently, arms crossed and faces full of arrogance.
Three men and two women.
From different races.
Two giant men and one orc man.
The two women were human, with appearances rating about 7 out of 10—quite attractive.
These five were from Kelan Academy, here to take the assessment to advance from a lower-tier to a higher-tier academy.
Among so many level-100 Professionals, they could freely choose their opponents. Winning would grant immediate admission to Sacred Academy.
As Ling Zhan glanced at them…
They seemed to sense his gaze and turned to look back.
Upon seeing Ling Zhan's face, they first appeared slightly surprised, then collectively smirked coldly, as if spotting a long-awaited prey!
Clearly.
To them, Ling Zhan, a newcomer to the Holy Continent and a non-specialist, was a free pass for advancement.
One of the giant men even sneered and extended his hand, pointing directly at Ling Zhan in front of the crowd.
The message was clear.
Kid, you're our target!!
Prepare to be crushed and humiliated!
"As expected… That non-specialist has been targeted by Derina and Sack!"
"No need to watch. Tomorrow, this jobless weirdo will likely leave Sacred Academy in disgrace and crawl back to Kelan Academy."
No one believed in the oddity of someone reaching level 100 without a profession.
The Holy Continent, standing for countless years, had never heard of anyone defeating an opponent without a profession!
As the crowd watched Ling Zhan with schadenfreude…
The grand stage of the hall welcomed several powerful and terrifying figures.
The previously noisy crowd instantly fell silent.
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am Bai Yuechan, headmaster of Sacred Academy."
"This semester's year-end assessment will be personally overseen by me!"
On the high platform stood a voluptuous and seductive woman in a white sacred robe, adjusting her glasses. Her mature voice carried a commanding presence that resonated with everyone present.
It was evident…
Many male students below were utterly entranced by this beautiful headmaster.
Who wouldn't be captivated by such an alluring elder sister?
After a brief introduction and pleasantries…
The headmaster ignored the admiring male gazes and continued calmly:
"I won't elaborate on the importance of this year-end assessment. I trust you're all well aware."
"In five minutes, the assessment will begin!!"
"All Professionals, enter the secret realm and choose demon soldiers suitable for your level!"
"Let me clarify…"
"The academy will not interfere! Your life and death depend entirely on your own strength!"
"Also, have those taking the advancement assessment decided who to challenge?"
The headmaster looked at the three men and two women.
"Headmaster Bai, I've made my decision!"
A hideous black-skinned giant immediately stepped forward and spoke loudly.
The other four initially wanted to speak but were a step slower and could only watch as he took the lead.
They knew this guy would definitely target the non-specialist!
It was practically a guaranteed advancement!
"Alright, tell me, who do you want to challenge?"
Bai Yuechan asked calmly.
"I want to challenge him!!"
"The level-100 non-specialist!!"
As expected.
The black-skinned giant sneered and turned, pointing directly at Ling Zhan, who was sitting in the corner.