Chapter 42: Stunning All Examiners, This Score Is Truly Unbelievably Overpowered

In this exam, it is actually testing the professionals' combat skills.

Although for qualified professionals, a slightly higher monster level is no problem.

This setup has been stable and normal since the inception of the high‑level exam, with no special incidents over the years.

Each test is a battle lasting from ten seconds to half a minute, intended to showcase the professionals' combat ability.

However, in Jiang Chen's case, a problem arose.

Monsters in front of him are killed in an instant, making it impossible to display his combat skills.

Of course, it is still because everything happened far too quickly, and all the Examiners completely missed what actually occurred...

An Examiner raised a question, "What should we do?"

Everyone's gaze swiveled toward the middle‑aged man in a Mage Robe, since he is in charge of the mage‑type exam.

However, this Examiner was now at a loss, because they could not assess Jiang Chen's actual combat capability.

They didn't know how to respond, yet they could not abruptly terminate Jiang Chen's assessment.

At that moment, an elder entered the room.

"Lord Zhong, why are you here?" several Examiners immediately saluted the elder.

The elder is named Zhong Nanli, appearing calm and imposing.

He said, "I heard a new profession appeared this year, so I came especially to take a look."

The Examiners quickly reported the recent incident to Zhong Nanli.

Zhong Nanli looked at Jiang Chen on the Light Screen, smiled, and said, "He looks like a fine young fellow."

After speaking, Lord Zhong pondered for a moment.

Then, he suggested.

"You all want to know how strong the Necromancer Summoner new profession is, right? Then set it according to

the strength of a Legendary-level Professional, and give him a second exam."

However, an Examiner raised an objection.

"This isn't fair to him, and how should the points be calculated?"

Zhong Nanli smiled, "A similar situation occurred before, when a professional instantly killed a monster; this time we'll make an exception.

First, deem him First Place and reward him with the Hundred Points Reward for First Rank.

For the second exam, if he passes, grant him an additional Thousand Points Reward. I am willing to personally bear those thousand points."

The surrounding Examiners promptly lowered their stance.

"Lord Zhong says such words, how can you personally bear the Examinee's points?"

The Examiners quickly expressed gratitude.

"We have the points; we'll follow your suggestion and conduct the Second Round Exam."

Jiang Chen didn't know he had been given special treatment; he simply continued waiting for the start of the second exam.

The Light Screen reappeared, displaying a Mage Monster identical to the previous one, but this monster's aura was even stronger.

"Examinee, proceed with the second exam and kill the monster before you."

Jiang Chen hesitated not, releasing his Soul Burn again, and the Mage Monster disintegrated amid a scream.

The monster's final scream made the Examiners' scalp tingle.

Such crushing, instant‑kill power was exactly the same as in the first exam.

The Examiners were again shocked, utterly unable to comprehend Jiang Chen's strength.

An Examiner asked, "Isn't this skill overly strong? Could he have some powerful equipment?"

The monster arranged for the second exam is one that only a Legendary Profession can handle,

its strength already exceeds the Examinee's level 4.

That is, a level‑20 strength monster, but clearly it is useless against Jiang Chen.

Another Examiner retorted, "He is only Level 16, where does the powerful equipment come from? Clearly, his skill is extremely strong!"

The Examiners felt confused, because Jiang Chen's appearance had left them all dizzy.

"What should we do? Continue testing?"

Everyone turned their gaze toward Zhong Nanli.

Since his arrival, he has been the one in charge here.

Zhong Nanli shook his head, "No need, proceed with the Second Round Exam."

At this point, everyone had already finished the First Round Exam.

An authoritative voice echoed in their ears.

"Main Combat Type Examinee, the First Round Exam is over."

"Number of participants: 874, number qualified: 621."

"Now announcing the scores."

Each person saw the ranking of scores appear before their eyes.

"Jiang Chen, 0.1 seconds, Score: 100"

"Han Li, 3.2 seconds, Score: 70"

"Lu Qingyu, 5.2 seconds, Score: 40"

Jiang Chen astonishingly ranked First Place.

The time was only 0.1 seconds.

Second place was a professional named Han Li, with a time of 3.2 seconds.

Lu Qingyu placed third, with a time of 5.2 seconds.

Huangtian Guild Young Guild Leader Li Mingyu placed fourth, with a time of 5.5 seconds.

The top three earn 100, 70, and 40 points respectively; from fourth place onward, everyone gets 10 points.

Li Mingyu saw the time for this ranking and his hair stood on end in anger.

"How could I possibly not even make the top three?"

"First place should be me."

"0.1 seconds—what a joke, it must be a mistake."

"This score is...

... defying the heavens!"

It wasn't only Li Mingyu who thought so; many people were astonished when they saw Jiang Chen's results.

"How does the first place's score pull so far ahead of the next few places?"

"Is there cheating involved, any behind‑the‑scenes manipulation?"

"Demand a strict investigation..."

Lu Qingyu looked at the rankings and said, "Jiang Chen is amazing; I won't concede defeat."

Yue Dapeng wore an exaggerated expression, "The boss truly lives up to the title, incredible—no one can dispute it."

Jiang Chen absentmindedly touched his nose and muttered, "Am I being a bit too over the top?"

What he didn't expect was that this seemingly easy round of the exam actually eliminated so many people.

It seems the college entrance exam is inherently a massive trial by fire; only truly capable examinees can survive to the end.

After everyone went through the first round, their gazes now turned serious, for this assessment will affect their future destinies.

The chief examiner looked over the solemn, quiet crowd of examinees, nodded approvingly, noting that these guys finally took it seriously, no longer the giggling attitude they had at the start.

An authoritative voice rang out again.

"Main Combat Type Profession second round exam is about to begin; examinees may choose their own difficulty."

"Note: casualties may occur in the second round; examinees should act within their limits."

"If danger arises during the exam, you may shout 'Give up', and your exam will end. The score will be based on the point at which you gave up."

He repeated the requirements for the second round.

The second round, like an Instance, is divided into Normal, Nightmare, and Hell difficulties.

Points earned for killing monsters vary by difficulty.

In Normal difficulty, killing one monster

yields 1 point; Nightmare difficulty yields 3 points; Hell difficulty yields 5 points.

The time limit is uniformly 30 minutes.

The second round measures who kills the most monsters.