The Examination Begins

Inside the VIP lounge of the City Lord's Mansion, Gu Long sat comfortably, sipping his tea without a hint of urgency. His gaze wandered lazily toward the sky, appearing completely indifferent to the clash between two powerful figures unfolding before him.

Then, in a slow, unhurried tone, he spoke.

"Would you two mind stopping for a moment? Today is an important day for the kids. It wouldn't look good if the adults started fighting in front of them, don't you think?"

His words, though spoken casually, carried a subtle yet undeniable pressure, causing Su Bai Cheng and He Lian Qi to pause momentarily in surprise.

Su Bai Cheng chuckled lightly before responding.

"City Lord Gu is right. Today is an important occasion for everyone. Perhaps we should set aside our personal disputes for now, don't you agree, Miss He Lian Qi?"

Standing in midair, He Lian Qi fell silent for a moment before letting out a soft sigh.

"I never intended to cause trouble. I just… want to ensure that everything proceeds fairly."

Suddenly, A surge of King-level aura erupted from the sky!

Enormous beasts materialized in midair a phoenix, a dragon, a colossal eagle, and various other legendary creatures, each radiating overwhelming power.

"Hmm? The university professors arrived sooner than expected."

Wu Shuang's voice echoed as he turned his attention toward Gu Tian, who was casually making his way toward the examination grounds.

"Or maybe… they've come to invite me?"

Hearing that, Gu Tian let out a small laugh before glancing at Shen Ya with a playful glint in his eyes.

"Perhaps… to some extent, that might be true."

Wu Shuang followed Gu Tian's gaze toward Shen Ya before letting out a long sigh and muttering.

"Reality is cruel… after all, they're bound to come for the Emperor's daughter first."

Gu Tian chuckled softly, shifting his gaze toward Wu Shuang.

[Name: Wu Shuang]

[Talent: SSS Infinite Fusion]

[Beastmaster Rank: Silver - Low]

[Spiritual Domain: SSS Void Dimension]

[Controlled Beasts:]

[1. Eternal Flame Phoenix: Silver - Low (Beast Potential: Emperor - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 0)]

[2. Chaos Black Dragon: Silver - Low (Beast Potential: Emperor - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 0)]

[3. Immortal Qilin: Silver - Low (Beast Potential: Emperor - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 0)]

Meanwhile, Wu Shuang turned his gaze toward Gu Tian as his system attempted to scan Gu Tian's data.

But...

[Name: Gu Tian]

[Age: 18]

[Talent: ???]

[Beastmaster Rank: ???]

[Controlled Beasts: ???]

[Luck Value: ???]

"What the hell!?" Wu Shuang cursed internally.

"Damn useless system, you're not worth the resources I invested in you!" His mind was filled with complaints. This wasn't the first time his system had been completely useless. Previously, he had spent numerous attempts rolling in the system's store, only to get...

"Toilet paper and soap!?"

His system immediately responded in an indifferent tone.

[Host, it's your own bad luck! Don't blame me! Also, the reason you can't see your friend's information is because he possesses a high-level artifact that conceals his identity. But truthfully... it's just because you're too weak.]

While Wu Shuang continued arguing with his system, Gu Tian calmly observed the other examinees in the testing grounds. His gaze swept across the group of students with SSS-level talents including Shen Ya, Li Juan, Ye Feng, and Meng Lin.

[Name: Shen Ya]

[Talent: SSS Born as a Deity]

[Beastmaster Rank: Silver - Peak]

[Spiritual Domain: SSS Divine Sanctuary]

[Controlled Beasts:]

[1. Nine-Tailed Sacred Fox: Silver - Peak (Beast Potential: Emperor - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 0)]

[2. Heavenly Goddess: Silver - Mid (Beast Potential: Emperor - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 0)]

[3. Judgement Angel: Silver - Mid (Beast Potential: Emperor - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 0)]

"As expected of the Emperor's daughter… and she even possesses a Spiritual Domain." Gu Tian muttered in his mind.

His gaze then shifted toward Li Juan, his former adopted sister.

[Name: Li Juan]

[Talent: SSS Lunar Goddess]

[Beastmaster Rank: Bronze - Peak]

[Controlled Beasts:]

[1. Moonlight Butterfly: Bronze - Peak (Beast Potential: Diamond - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]

[2. Pure Moon Bear: Bronze - Peak (Beast Potential: King - Low) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]

Next, Gu Tian's gaze landed on Ye Feng, a boy with a peculiar and intriguing talent.

[Name: Ye Feng]

[Talent: SSS Eyes of Evolution, F Limit]

[Beastmaster Rank: Bronze - Peak]

[Controlled Beasts:]

[1. Lunar Wolf: Bronze - Peak (Beast Potential: Diamond - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]

[2. Dark Thunder Crow: Bronze - Peak (Beast Potential: Epic - Mid) (Evolution Paths: 12)]

"Eyes of Evolution… now that's interesting." Gu Tian thought.

Finally, his gaze landed on Meng Lin, a young woman gifted in the element of fire.

[Name: Meng Lin]

[Talent: SSS Immortal Flame]

[Beastmaster Rank: Silver - Mid]

[Controlled Beasts:]

[1. Azure Flame Bird: Silver - Mid (Beast Potential: Gold - Low) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]

[2. Lava Python: Black Iron - Low (Beast Potential: King - Peak) (Evolution Paths: 9999+)]

[3. Crimson Armored Fish: Silver - Mid (Beast Potential: Epic - Low) (Evolution Paths: 5)]

As Gu Tian continued observing the three of them with interest, Su Bai Cheng's voice rang out clearly.

"According to the vote from everyone here, Miss He Lian Qi and I will jointly oversee this examination. Now then, let's begin the test."

The moment Su Bai Cheng finished speaking, silence fell over the entire area. Every student focused intently on his words. He pointed to a specific spot in the vast open field, where a large energy barrier slowly parted, revealing three shimmering portals that radiated a soft, ethereal glow.

"The area inside is a special testing ground that has been carefully prepared. The examination will be divided into three primary trials."

"The first portal: The Attack Power Test."

"Students must unleash their strongest attack against a testing dummy. The score will be determined based on the damage inflicted. Instructors inside will provide further details."

"The second portal: The Speed Test."

"Students must navigate a course filled with various obstacles as quickly as possible. The score will be based on speed and evasive ability."

"The third portal: The Endurance Test."

"Students will be subjected to various physical and spiritual pressures for an extended period to assess how well they can withstand harsh conditions."

Su Bai Cheng paused briefly before continuing,

"These three segments account for 75% of the total score. The remaining 25% consists of ethics, knowledge, and other factors crucial to being a competent beastmaster. However, each university has its own selection criteria. Some institutions place great emphasis on ethical evaluations, while others might completely disregard them."

His sharp gaze swept across the crowd of students, all listening attentively.

"To prevent any delays, please proceed to register with the staff for the ethics examination."

As soon as Su Bai Cheng finished speaking, most students immediately sprang into action. Some rushed to register first, hoping to secure an early testing slot, while others remained in place, discussing strategies for the upcoming trials.

Gu Tian calmly surveyed his surroundings before moving forward with Wu Shuang and Shen Ya.

Wu Shuang let out a bored sigh as he turned to Gu Tian.

"Ugh... How the hell are they going to grade an ethics exam? It seems like something impossible to quantify."

Gu Tian chuckled softly.

"Maybe they'll evaluate our values and principles... or perhaps it's something far more complex."

Walking beside them, Shen Ya spoke in a calm, measured tone,

"The ethics exam assesses character and decision-making ability. It may not be the most important factor, but it can reflect a person's suitability to become a beastmaster."

Both Wu Shuang and Gu Tian stopped mid-conversation, turning to stare at her in genuine surprise.

Wu Shuang was the first to break the silence.

"Wait... wait... you can talk!?"