Chapter 44: What a Ridiculous Spectator, Turning Into a Gawker

Lu Qingyu's performance received unanimous approval from all Examiners.

She displayed a high level of combat skill and sustained fighting ability.

Li Mingyu swung a massive Blade with both hands and beheaded the Wolf Werewolf before him.

Li Mingyu's face bore a blood‑thirsty expression, with a hint of arrogance at the corner of his mouth.

The name Berserker is not empty; they lose their reason in battle and become extremely wild.

Currently they are only low‑level with modest Skills, but as their abilities grow, they may gradually lose their sanity during combat.

This is a lasting test; Examinees who go all‑out at the start often consume the most, and the Examiners worry they cannot endure to the end.

"The examinee attacks at full force at the beginning, but later efficiency may drop markedly."

"The examinee seems to have poorly allocated stamina; this aspect still needs improvement."

"Compared with Lu Qingyu, Li Mingyu is somewhat lacking."

The Examiners are more concerned with the Examinee's sustained combat capability—whether they can hold a 30‑minute intense battle and the difference in combat power at the start and end.

During this process, the Examiners continuously monitor each promising candidate, assessing and analyzing their overall qualities.

Within the 30‑minute span, the emphasis is on a steady flow; those who start with a huge burst risk quickly becoming spent.

Han Li, like Li Mingyu, chose Hell Difficulty.

But Han Li employed a completely different tactic, fully exploiting the flexibility of the Stealth Class.

Her agile form, with superb mobility, circled the Wofu Werewolf Warrior, toying with it at her fingertips.

The Examiners, watching Han Li's performance, were clearly...

... more satisfied than Li Mingyu's performance.

Each of Han Li's strikes was crisp, without superfluous motion, maximizing stamina conservation.

The Dagger in her hand was razor‑sharp, delivering considerable damage with every attack.

She also deftly used Skills to Control the Wofu Orc Warrior, even interrupting its Skill casting.

What's more remarkable is that Han Li managed to apply every Skill she has mastered at her current class level to the fullest in each battle.

Such a promising candidate, given time, will surely become a pillar and valuable talent of the Human Race.

Han Li's outstanding performance also received unanimous approval from the Examiners.

After the first round, the Examiners had gained a certain understanding of each Examinee and established evaluation criteria, focusing on sustained combat ability.

Back at Jiang Chen's side, the Examiners were at a loss for words.

"This kid is a bit over the line,"

"Yeah, it's a bit excessive."

"He actually ate food during the exam; what's he thinking?"

"Are sweet potatoes really that tasty? Watching him eat makes me a bit hungry."

Jiang Chen was leisurely eating a sweet potato while calmly watching a Skeleton Warrior instantly slay monsters.

He had prepared the sweet potato before entering the arena, since storage space cannot be used during the exam, so he pre‑stocked food for emergencies.

The Examiners were momentarily at a loss as to how to evaluate this behavior.

What a bizarre case!

"He actually ate during the college entrance exam; it's the first time we've ever seen such an examinee, sigh..."

"We must record this moment; his name will go down in the annals, hehe..."

"But, I think this exam

is too easy for him; should we raise the Difficulty?"

The Examiners were furious; other Examinees were fighting hard, yet Jiang Chen remained so relaxed.

"Vent as it may be, since this is an assessment, fairness must be ensured; it's just each one relying on their own skill..."

What made them even more angry was that Jiang Chen's Score was far ahead.

Zhong Nanli has remained silent since the exam began, but from his gaze one can see his keen interest in Jiang Chen.

"This kid is interesting."

After the 30‑minute intense battle, some chose to give up, and some withdrew due to injuries.

For each class, sustained combat is a severe test.

Unlike an Instance, they cannot rest during combat, so the demand on endurance is extremely high.

But Jiang Chen alone can even eat during combat, because he doesn't feel fatigue at all.

As time passed, finally the 30 minutes elapsed and all the monsters vanished.

"Finally it's over."

"If it doesn't end soon, I won't be able to hold on."

"This is terrifying, more exhausting than an Instance."

Most people collapsed onto the ground, gasping for breath.

In just 30 minutes, their stamina was almost completely drained.

Lu Qingyu's complexion was slightly pale at this moment.

During the 30 minutes, she exerted all effort to regulate Skills, conserving wherever possible.

Spiritual Power was also nearly exhausted.

During the exam, storage space was locked, preventing the use of extra medicines to restore Spiritual Power.

Indeed, it's difficult.

"At last it's over."

"I killed over 200, that's over 200 points."

Li Mingyu is now completely collapsed, sitting on the ground.

He rushed to the back, but his efficiency was already far less than at the start.

Physical stamina

Massive consumption, Skill entering cooldown, all cause his combat power to sharply decline.

"I killed over 50, huh, this hell‑level Difficulty is really not easy."

Among everyone, only Jiang Chen's condition is the best.

He spent the 30 minutes as if watching a play.

"This round of the examination is over."

"A total of 621 Examinees participated in this round, of which 237 Examinees lost eligibility to continue due to injury or voluntary withdrawal."

"The remaining 384 Examinees are qualified to enter the next round, and of course, you may also choose to forfeit."

"The next round's Difficulty will be higher, the intensity greater, possibly life‑threatening; Examinees, please choose carefully."

Everyone receives the prompt simultaneously, able to choose to forfeit now or continue the examination.

Continue, the upcoming examination will be harder, even life‑threatening.

If you forfeit now, you'll still feel reluctant.

Suddenly, many people fell into a dilemma.

The Examiners each showed a wicked smile.

"How many will choose to forfeit this time."

"Based on previous years, at least one‑third will choose to forfeit."

"This year's pass rate is similar to last year's; so far about 60% have been eliminated."

Frontline Class Professionals participating in the examination total 621, and now 384 remain.

"Seems they all find it hard to decide, let me give them a nudge and make a decision for them."

At this moment, an authoritative voice sounded again.

"Even if you forfeit the examination now, your Scores are sufficient to enter a higher institute."

"Now you have 60 seconds to consider; if no choice is made after 60 seconds, the default is to continue."

These words were the last straw that broke the camel's back, completely shattering many people's mental defenses.

"I choose to forfeit."

"I withdraw."

"I can't continue any longer; continuing would be fatal."

Many students chose to forfeit.

Likewise, even more people chose to continue.

Having come this far, it's such a pity not to continue.

In an instant, the Examinees, each with their own thoughts, all grew tense and hurried to make a decision.

In an instant, the Examinees, each with their own thoughts, all grew tense and hurried to make a decision.