Chapter 632: Strength Certification! Thunder Spear Annihilation!

"Everyone, the strength certification is about to begin.

"But letting him go first, that's no problem, is it?"

Uncle Keladuo appeared before the crowd with Xize, asking with a smile.

Xize himself also looked at Xu Jingming and the others with a warm smile, appearing extremely modest.

Yet anyone could see the arrogance deep in his bones.

As if participating in the strength certification alongside him were some great honor.

"No problem!"

"Lord Xize is so outstanding, he naturally deserves to be tested first."

"Right, well said!"

"......"

Damn it!

Waited over two hours, and still have to let someone cut in line!

These Masters had long grown somewhat impatient.

But facing an eighth-rank Uncle Keladuo, what objections could they possibly have?

They could only nod in agreement, flattering him a few times along the way.

"That's good then."

Uncle Keladuo smiled and nodded, flipping his right hand over as a neural helmet appeared in his palm:

"The method for the strength test is very simple—you just need to put on this neural helmet.

"This neural helmet connects to the virtual world's arena; you only need to fight the opponents in the arena.

"Once you lose, your rating will be displayed automatically."

"Xize, you go first."

He handed the neural helmet to Xize.

Xize nodded and sat down on the sofa.

Hum—

The moment he put on the virtual helmet, a holographic projection appeared before everyone.

The projection showed a vast arena, with Xize positioned on the right side of it.

"The strength certification for Master-level combatants of our Dejiaka Battle Group adheres to the principles of openness and fairness.

"Every Master-level combatant's battle process can be observed by the rest."

Uncle Keladuo explained with a smile, "Also, don't think that just because Xize is only a seventh-rank mid-tier ability user,

"his actual combat strength is even stronger than an ordinary seventh-rank high-tier ability user!

"Observing his battle will be very beneficial for your upcoming strength certification."

As Uncle Keladuo's words fell, everyone including Zhang Zhou immediately grew serious.

Although they disliked Uncle Keladuo's ways, the Master rating determined whether they could later join a good team.

Naturally, they didn't dare slack off.

"First round, one-star Master-level combat strength."

The battle in the holographic projection quickly began; the first round's opponent was very weak.

As a seventh-rank mid-tier ability user, Xize finished the fight in less than ten seconds.

"Second round, two-star Master-level combat strength......"

The battle continued. For ordinary seventh-rank mid-tier ability users,

their combat strength was roughly around three-star Master, with the slightly stronger ones at four-star Master.

But Xize, who came from the Grey family, was clearly no ordinary seventh-rank mid-tier ability user.

He charged straight up to six-star Master in one go!

He only fell when facing seven-star Master-level combat strength.

"Seven-star Master-level combat strength—there shouldn't be much difficulty crushing it.

"I just don't know what the standard for eight-star Master-level combat strength will be."

Xu Jingming, seated, thought silently to himself.

Judging by the current situation, seven-star Master was at least the guaranteed baseline.

"Hiss! Isn't this too exaggerated? A seventh-rank mid-tier actually getting a six-star Master certification!"

"There's always a gap between seventh-rank mid-tiers—as expected, Masters trained by great families are different."

Aike and the others stared wide-eyed.

As fellow seventh-rank mid-tier ability users, they knew very well just what a terrifying innate talent and strength it was to obtain such a certification!

Even some of the other fifth-rank and sixth-rank ability users in the hall turned to look, whispering among themselves.

But Xize, who had taken off the neural helmet, seemed somewhat dissatisfied:

"What a pity, my combat strength only reached six stars at most—there's still a big gap from seven stars."

"That's more than enough!"

Uncle Keladuo clapped his hands in applause, his voice full of praise:

"After all, Xize, you're only at seventh-rank mid-tier. Once you advance to high-tier,

"getting seven-star or even eight-star certification will be a breeze."

"Uncle Ke, you're too kind." Xize said modestly.

But the expression on his face clearly showed he was very pleased.

"Strength certification complete. Xize, are you heading to the Blood Blade Squad now?" Uncle Keladuo asked with a smile.

"No rush, I want to see how they perform.

It'll help me gauge the strength of the other teams."

Xize replied with a smile.

"Alright, I'll have them wait a bit longer then."

The Blood Blade Squad is an elite-level Master team!

Newcomers always wait for them—how could they possibly wait for someone else?

But in front of the well-connected Xize, they obviously didn't dare to make a peep.

After Uncle Keladuo called the Blood Blade Squad to give them a heads-up, he turned to Zhang Zhou and the others with a smile and said:

"It's your turn next. Who's going first?"

"I'll go first." Zhang Zhou said in a low voice.

He took the neural helmet and quickly entered the arena to begin his strength certification.

It was obvious that Zhang Zhou's strength was slightly weaker than Xize's.

His opponents in the earlier rounds took noticeably longer to defeat.

Even so, Zhang Zhou still completed the Liuxing Master Zongshi strength certification.

"Hoo—" Zhang Zhou let out a long breath as he took off the helmet.

A Liuxing Master Zongshi—whether founding his own team or joining one, things would be relatively easy.

"Who's next?"

"I'll go."

"......"

The strength certifications proceeded in order, everyone following the rules, going by the order of arrival.

Aike was third to certify. At mid-tier seventh rank, he only earned a Sanxing Master Zongshi certification—about average.

Sela was fourth to certify, also at mid-tier seventh rank.

Yet she earned a Wuxing Master Zongshi level certification, which surprised everyone present.

"No wonder she didn't want to team up with me. With this strength, she really could join a better team." Zhang Zhou thought silently.

After finishing her certification, Sela didn't leave either, because she'd still need Uncle Keladuo to take her to the legion to report in later.

After Sela, it was finally Xu Jingming's turn.

Putting on the neural helmet, Xu Jingming's consciousness blurred, and he arrived at a special arena in the virtual world.

"First round—one-star Master level combat power!"

A grand voice rang out from the sky. A thousand meters from Xu Jingming, a tall man slowly materialized.

The man's aura was around lower-tier seventh rank, wielding a sharp battle blade.

"Both sides, prepare yourselves! 3... 2... 1... Begin!"

Boom!!

The moment the fight started, Xu Jingming directly activated the Lei Yan combat technique.

The golden Lei Ting that usually swirled around his body had now transformed into golden flames!

"Although compared to Doushen Shenlei, the flames are far less powerful, it's still enough for me to complete the strength certification."

Xu Jingming grinned. With a casual grip of his right hand in empty air, a liquid crimson flame spear instantly condensed into existence!

A-rank combat technique, Lei Mao!

Though its essence was still Lei Ting, cloaked in surrounding flames it looked just like a flame spear!

"Die!" His right hand hurled it forward with a violent throw, accompanied by a piercing sonic boom.

The flame spear shot out like lightning! In the blink of an eye, it pierced straight through the man opposite him!

Boom!!

Blazing flames burned fiercely, engulfing the man whole—not even ashes remained!

For the subsequent two-star, three-star, and four-star certifications, Xu Jingming still one-shot his opponents with a single Lei Mao, taking them down with ease!

By now, the people outside had long been completely stunned......