Chapter 632: Strength Certification! Thunder Spear

"Ladies and gentlemen, the strength certification is about to begin."

"But letting him go first—is there any problem with that?"

Clado appeared before everyone with Cezar, smiling and asking.

Cezar himself also looked at Xu Jingming and others with a warm smile, as if extremely humble.

Yet everyone could see the arrogance in his bones.

As if participating in the power certification alongside him were such a great honor.

"No problem!"

"Senior Xize is so outstanding—he should be tested first."

"Yes, absolutely right!"

"......"

Fuck!

Waited over two hours, and now we're getting jumped in line!

These masters had already grown impatient.

But what could they say against Gao Jie's Kela Duo?

They merely nodded in agreement, tossing in a few flatteries.

"Good."

Kela Duo smiled and nodded, flipping his right hand—a thought helmet appeared in his grasp:

"The method of strength certification is simple: just wear this thought helmet."

"It connects to a virtual arena—you only need to fight the opponent inside."

"Once defeated, your rating will automatically display."

"Xize, you go first."

He handed the thought helmet to Xize.

Xize nodded and sat down on the sofa.

Hum—

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

In the projection stood a vast arena, with Xize positioned on the right side.

"The Degaka Warband's master-level strength certification upholds openness and fairness."

"Everyone can observe every master's battle."

Kela Duo explained with a smile, "Don't be fooled by Xize being only a seventh-rank mid-tier psychic."

"His actual combat power exceeds that of an ordinary seventh-rank upper-tier psychic!"

"Watching his battle will greatly benefit your own certifications."

At Kela Duo's words, everyone—including Zhang Zhou—grew serious.

Though they disliked Kela Duo's attitude, master certification determined whether they could join a strong team.

Naturally, none dared to slack off.

"First round: one-star master-level combat power."

The holographic battle began swiftly—the first opponent was weak.

As a seventh-rank mid-tier psychic, Xize ended the fight in under ten seconds.

"Second round: two-star master-level combat power..."

The battle continued. For an ordinary seventh-rank mid-tier psychic,

combat power typically reached three-star master level, slightly stronger ones hit four-star.

But Xize, from the Gray family, was no ordinary seventh-rank mid-tier psychic.

He surged straight to six-star master level!

Only when facing seven-star master-level combat power did he lose.

"Seven-star master-level combat power—crushing it should be easy."

"I wonder what the standard for eight-star master-level combat power will be."

Xu Jingming silently thought from his seat.

At this rate, seven-star was at least guaranteed.

"Whoa! This is insane! A seventh-rank mid-tier got six-star certification!"

"There's still a gap among seventh-rank mid-tiers—obviously, masters from big families are different."

Ai Ke and the others stared, eyes wide.

As seventh-rank mid-tier psychics themselves, they knew how terrifying such a certification was.

Even some fifth- and sixth-rank psychics in the hall glanced over, whispering among themselves.

Yet Xize, after removing the thought helmet, looked dissatisfied:

"Pity—I only reached six-star. Still far from seven-star."

"Enough!"

Kela Duo clapped his hands, voice brimming with praise:

"You're only seventh-rank mid-tier now. Once you advance to upper-tier,"

"seven-star, even eight-star certification will be effortless."

"Senior Kela flatters me," Xize replied humbly.

But his expression clearly showed he was thoroughly pleased.

"Certification complete. Are you heading to Bloodblade Team now?" Kela Duo asked with a smile.

"Not yet. I'd like to watch the others."

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

Xize replied with a smile.

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

Bloodblade Team was an elite master squad!

Newcomers always waited for them—never the other way around.

But before powerful Xize, they dared not utter a word.

After Kela Duo called Bloodblade Team, he smiled at Zhang Zhou and the others:

"Your turn. Who's next?"

"I'll go first," Zhang Zhou said gravely.

He took the thought helmet and entered the arena for certification.

Clearly, Zhang Zhou was slightly weaker than Xize.

He took longer to defeat each prior opponent.

Still, he achieved six-star master certification.

"Phew—" Zhang Zhou exhaled as he removed the helmet.

Six-star master—whether forming his own team or joining one, it was easy.

"Who's next?"

"I will."

"......"

Certification proceeded in order, everyone following the first-come-first-served rule.

Ai Ke was third—he, a seventh-rank mid-tier, earned only three-star, average for his rank.

Sela was fourth—also a seventh-rank mid-tier.

Yet she earned five-star certification, surprising everyone present.

"No wonder she didn't want to team up with me—this power level? She can join a better team," Zhang Zhou thought silently.

Sela, after finishing, didn't leave either—she'd need Kela Duo to escort her to the warband for registration.

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

As he donned the thought helmet, his consciousness blurred—he appeared in the virtual arena.

"First round: one-star master-level combat power!"

A booming voice echoed from the sky. A kilometer away, a tall man slowly coalesced.

His aura hovered around seventh-rank lower-tier; he wielded a sharp battle blade.

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

BOOM!!

At the battle's start, Xu Jingming immediately activated the Thunder Flame technique.

The golden lightning that usually encircled him transformed into golden flames!

"Though weaker than the Doushen Thunder, these flames are enough for certification."

Xu Jingming grinned, clenching his right hand—liquid crimson flame coalesced into a spear.

A-rank technique: Thunder Spear!

Though fundamentally still lightning, masked by surrounding flames, it looked exactly like a flame spear.

"Die!" He hurled it with a violent thrust, accompanied by a piercing sonic boom.

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

BOOM!!

Roaring flames consumed the man entirely, leaving not even ashes behind!

Next came the Two-Star Certification, Three-Star Certification, and Four-Star Certification—Xu Jingming still effortlessly obliterated each with a single Lei Mao!

Meanwhile, the crowd outside had long been utterly stunned...