nagpurpolice Chapter 315: Academy-wide Assessment - Resonance Level Assessment: 1st Place!
Chapter 315: Academy-wide Assessment - Resonance Level Assessment: 1st Place!
Chapter 315: First Place in the Resonance Assessment of the Entire Academy!
Star Palace!
early morning!
Beams of sunlight shone down, casting faint streaks of color, like a rainbow.
"But this is not a rainbow; it is an elemental iridescence effect that occurs when a beam of light passes through a region where the elements are more concentrated."
As Ian stepped into the plaza, gazing at the streaks of color, he remarked that the other world was completely different from his previous life in many ways.
"You're the last one to arrive this time!"
He looked ahead and saw that most of the wizards from the other four houses had already arrived, with the chief wizard of each house standing in front.
Ian stepped to the front.
To his left is the ring of the earth.
Adam remains the chief.
He hasn't advanced to the second ring in the past two years, but he continues to strengthen his foundation. He now gives the impression of being even stronger than he was two years ago.
"Nine-five percent or even lower of normal elemental wizards may choose to consider breaking through, but some wizards will stay longer to strive for higher elemental resonance and stronger foundation."
Ian glanced at Adam.
They nodded to each other.
Adam's expression was somewhat complicated.
Ian certainly made quite a bit of headlines this year, including defeating Ivan to secure his position as chief, and also reportedly killing a large number of Crimson-Eyed wizards six months prior.
Next to his right is the Wind Whisper Academy.
Russell became the chief.
But compared to before, he looked much more gloomy, clearly indicating that the previous failed breakthrough had caused him great trauma.
Behind him was a wizard, second in command, whose elemental resonance level also exceeded 95%.
Molten Core.
At this time, the leader was a wizard named Harilan, and the second-place winner also had over 95%.
The third seat was held by Abraham.
When Ian looked over, his eyes were filled with burning fighting spirit, a change that had occurred since he became the chief.
It seems this guy sees him as someone to chase.
He turned to look at the Winter Inner Courtyard.
The chief and second-in-command are both wizards with over 95% of the rank.
"Including me, there are a total of eight wizards with an elemental resonance level of over 95%."
Ian couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, mixed feelings).
It can only be said that war does have many disadvantages, but it also brings more opportunities, and the academy is willing to allocate more resources.
When these wizards felt Ian's gaze, it was filled with scrutiny, disapproval, and so on.
As time goes by.
The core members of the five academies have gradually arrived.
Ahead, the Fifth Hospital and the Second Ring Road will arrive.
Two of the staff members at the Second Ring Road have been replaced; it's unclear whether they've gone to the front lines.
Milo is still around, though.
Just when Ian thought Simon wouldn't be there this time, he saw him appear.
However, it is not the main body.
But this was enough to shock the wizards, since Simon hadn't been involved for a long time.
This time, they even sent a clone back during a lull in the war.
When Simon arrived, everyone quieted down.
His self-aura swept across the core, his eyes revealing no emotion, and he slowly spoke: "This core assessment will determine a portion of the resource allocation for each branch, so the assessment rewards will also increase this time."
The specific ranking rewards have been released.
Simon's words shocked all the core members.
Ian's eyes flickered; this was no different from what Kieran had said, but he believed that the core assessment could only determine a part of the outcome.
But the rewards are real.
He looked at the ranking rewards for this event.
The top five are still a complete set of advancement resources, but the fifth is an auxiliary advancement resource. The fourth has an extra bottle of Deep Element Essence, which is said to have a certain effect on the elemental resonance of more than 95%. The third is the same, but the two breakthrough potions have become second-ring potions. The second and third potions are both second-ring.
"As for the first place, there's an extra portion... White Stone Spirit Essence!"
Ian's gaze froze.
What came to mind?
Upon closer inspection, the description was similar to that of his White Stone Essence, but it was clearly a level below.
The last sentence is even clearer.
A certain high-level, refined byproduct resource can be beneficial for breaking through the second ring.
"As expected, it's a lower-grade product of Shiraishi Essence!"
Ian's eyes flickered.
At that moment, he finally understood the true value of the resources that Kieran had exchanged for him.
It's unbelievable that even the top core player could only get a lower-tier item.
"Who exactly is using that White Stone Essence?"
His eyes flickered.
Many thoughts flashed through my mind.
But he quickly put those thoughts out of his mind, because what he really needed to care about was this assessment.
"Top two!"
Ian's eyes flickered.
Only the first two types of potions are all at the second level, thus meeting his resource requirements for advancement.
"Looks like I'll have to put in a bit more effort this time."
Ian's eyes flickered.
Looking around at the core members, Ian saw that they all had fierce eyes, especially when he looked at the chief scholars of each academy. Their gazes towards him were complex yet fierce.
The head of each college is the face of their respective college.
Their ranking will largely determine the allocation of resources, something they already knew before they arrived.
Therefore, this assessment...
Everyone will give it their all.
"The assessment will remain unchanged this time, consisting of the same three rounds as before."
Simon's words from ahead also relieved Ian.
This is the best way.
"The first round is the resonance assessment. This time, all wizards will be assessed together, and I will personally conduct it!"
Simon spoke.
Are we being assessed together?
Ian was somewhat surprised, but it didn't affect the assessment results in any other way, so it didn't matter.
"One minute to adjust the time."
Simon continued.
In the square, everyone immediately adjusted their breathing and tried to keep their distance to avoid being affected by other wizards.
Ian randomly selected an area.
Meanwhile, the core members of the Four Symbols Institute gathered around as much as possible to avoid interference from other institutes.
The minute was up quickly.
next second.
A tremendous elemental pressure appeared, emanating from Simon.
"The stress on the elements is different from what we usually test; it can even change all the time."
Ian keenly sensed the difference from the normal test. Looking at Simon's calm gaze not far away, he inexplicably felt that the other party was doing it on purpose again.
If that's the case.
This round seems to be somewhat favorable for him!
In terms of elemental resonance, he is not bad.
In addition, his own mental strength can provide some support, and he also has two perfect-level resonance techniques.
This allows him to be perfectly adapted to various environments.
Could it be?
Ian's eyes flickered.
At that moment, a wizard not far away cried out and instantly collapsed to the ground, losing consciousness.
Simon shook his head.
Some wizards still made it a habit to conduct each test, and even figured out the patterns.
But this time it's different.
These very patterns will actually make them fail even faster.
Sure enough, failures soon followed, and the other wizards noticed as well, beginning to adjust their own state.
"In the real world, wars outside are far more complex than this, and adapting to the environment is also an important ability for a wizard."
Simon's words reached the ears of every wizard.
The failed wizards also looked grim, clearly understanding what had happened.
The remaining wizards also became serious.
Time passed little by little.
One by one, the wizards could not hold on.
soon.
Wizards with a resonance level below 90% are eliminated.
In a moment.
Wizards with a resonance level below 95% are all eliminated.
At this point, only eight people remained in the arena.
Each occupied one side of the square.
"Ian, you have to hold on a little longer!"
On the sidelines, Milo looked at Ian, and couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
Unlike other colleges.
Their top core members from the Four Symbols Academy are truly at a disadvantage.
Ian is the only one left.
If he loses too, at least half of the core aspects will be affected, if not the entirety.
It wasn't just him.
The wizards of the Four Symbols Academy were also watching him closely, wondering how long he could hold out and whether he could make it into the top five.
thump!
Sudden.
A voice rang out; it was the second-in-command of the Molten Fire Academy who could no longer hold on and collapsed to the ground in despair.
A while later.
Even the second-place candidate from the Winter Academy couldn't hold on any longer.
Only six people remain.
"No, I have to insist."
The second-in-command of Fengyu Academy was also gritting his teeth as he looked at the chief students around him.
The top five and the sixth place are two completely different levels.
He also wanted to take a step forward.
His gaze fell on Ian, the newly promoted chief, and he thought that the next one might be one of them.
After all, the core of the Four Symbols Academy has always been its lagging resonance level, making it difficult for it to enter the top five.
But when he looked at Ian, his gaze froze.
All he could see was the intense elemental pressure, which seemed almost tangible, yet his body seemed to rise and fall with this pressure, as if breathing.
It felt like I had completely merged into it.
Even if the elemental pressure changes, he can adapt almost quickly and resume this breathing state.
Even among the chiefs standing nearby, several looked to be in even greater difficulty than he was.
thump!
Another wizard has fallen, this time the head of the Winter's House. He was delighted to hear this, even though it wasn't Ian, he had still made it into the top five.
He had already almost reached his limit.
At this point, he could no longer hold on and collapsed to the ground. Before he fell, he only saw that there were still four people left in the field.
Ian made it into the top four?
Watching this scene from the sidelines, Milo was overjoyed.
Reaching the top four in the first round is undoubtedly good news.
"But I always feel like it's not just the top four?"
His eyes flickered.
Looking at Ian, from the perspective of a second-ring wizard, among the four people present, Ian appears to be the most relaxed.
"Adaptability?"
His eyes flickered.
Even Adam could sense that he was inferior to Ian in this respect.
"As expected of the core wizard of the Resonance Project team."
One of the wizards nearby sighed, while the other second-ring wizards exchanged glances, but were not surprised.
Ian's work on the project team.
Those of them who spent most of their time in the academy naturally couldn't possibly have been unaware of it.
On the talent of elemental resonance.
These wizards might not actually be as good as Ian.
It's definitely not just the top four.
Especially seeing Ian's current state, several wizards all felt the same way.
Sure enough, very quickly.
The chief of the Molten Institute also fell.
There were three people left in the game at this point.
Can we continue?
"Ian?"
Russell, the chief of the Wind Whisper Academy, glanced at Ian out of the corner of his eye, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
This wizard, who had no reputation when he advanced, is now able to compete with him.
It was an insult to him.
"If I hadn't failed to advance, why would I still be here?"
He gritted his teeth and persevered.
It took him several years to barely recover, but the marks of his failed advancement still remained in his body.
The success rate of advancing next time may not even be 50% of what it was before.
Therefore, he needs more resources.
"I will not lose!"
He gritted his teeth.
But the next second, the huge elemental fluctuations suddenly changed again, and Russell stumbled.
"No!"
He let out a wail; the immense pressure instantly threw him off balance, making it difficult for him to breathe.
next second.
He was removed from the field.
Meanwhile, in the arena...
Only Adam and Ian remained.
Adam barely managed to withstand it thanks to his stronger resistance to earth elements and his nearly 98% terrifying resonance.
"But why is he still here?"
Looking at Russell lying on the ground, he turned his gaze to Ian, his eyes flickering with confusion.
Almost instantly, the pressure field changed.
Ian adjusted the resonance frequency and was almost unaffected.
If he relied on numbers, then Ian relied on pure skill.
"As expected of a wizard who discovered the elements of wind and fire."
He grinned.
At this time, the frequency of elemental pressure changes is also getting faster and faster, like a never-ending downpour.
Whether it's Ian or Adam.
They are all under tremendous pressure.
The wizards on the sidelines were also watching this scene intently, afraid of missing anything.
No one thought of it.
Ian has managed to hold on until now, and he even seems to be on par with Adam.
Can we win?
This idea flashed through the minds of many wizards.
But it also felt too crazy.
The fact that the Four Symbols Institute took first place in the resonance category is something that has been rarely seen in decades.
Even just a few of the second ring roads.
They all stared intently at this scene.
No one spoke.
The only sounds in the air were the subtle vibrations caused by elemental pressure and the buzzing of the two people's elemental resonance.
The pressure is mounting.
The pace of change is accelerating.
Adam's legs were bent, and large beads of sweat fell from his forehead like rain.
Ian adjusted quickly.
But the pressure was getting increasingly difficult. Fortunately, he broke 95% in two subjects, otherwise he would have given up long ago.
at last.
stretch!
One of the buzzing sounds was like a sudden break, and then everyone saw the pressure on Adam's side suddenly disappear.
His body staggered instantly.
He almost knelt on the ground, but Simon's timely wizarding touch helped him up.
But even when the body is almost out of control.
He managed to lift his head and look to one side, at Ian on the other side.
The pressure had dissipated, and he rested his hands on his knees, taking deep breaths.
But he did not fall to the ground.
He lost!
Not only him, but everyone else was also taken aback as they looked at Ian, who was taking deep breaths.
Who would have thought.
He will be number one.
"The last time the Four Symbols Academy had the highest resonance was more than fifty years ago. Before that, I remember it was Kiran, the teacher was a pervert, and the student was a pervert too."
The second ring of the Earth Ring sighed, feeling sorry for Adam, but even more so for him.
Simply because Adam's loss was entirely justifiable.
"With this adaptability, it's no wonder that he can sense the optimal frequencies of the wind and fire elements."
The two students from the Molten Core Academy and the Wind Whisper Academy exchanged a glance, both deeply impressed by this talent.
"First."
Milo didn't know how he felt.
All I know is that he regrets not taking Ian in back then.
And ahead.
Simon stared at Ian for a few seconds. As the project's top leader, he was well aware of Ian's exceptional talent.
But I never expected that it would be this good in this aspect.
interesting.
He took a deep breath, his expression regaining its composure, and announced, "The first round is over."
With his words.
A curtain of water appeared, and the rankings were displayed.
Ian had recovered by then and was looking at the top.
"First, the Four Symbols Institute, Ian Green."
the first?
Ian stared at the ranking for a few seconds, then shook his head and looked away.
This is only the first round.
There are two more rounds to go.
soon.
Many key figures followed Simon.
On their way to the second round venue, the core members of the Four Symbols Academy behind him looked at Ian with complete reverence.
The core members of the other departments also showed reverence, and several chief scholars put away their previous slight disdain.
Things are changing rapidly.
soon.
The group arrived at the Illusion Tower.
Round two!