Chapter 48: Ultimate Showdown, Where the Real Final Killing Ground Lies

After the Fourth Round test ended, Jiang Chen waited for a minute, and the final batch of monsters finally refreshed into view.

This time the monster lineup changed; there were no mage monsters, only a Boss-level Monster.

For Jiang Chen, this change caused no trouble at all.

His three Skeleton Warriors were unafraid, rushed straight at the Boss-level Monster, and finished the fight by smashing it.

They were as ruthless as a few thugs, brutally beating and looting; the poor monster couldn't even survive a single round.

To him, the Fourth Round examination was already over; now he only needed to wait for the other Examinees' performances.

After waiting ten minutes, the Fourth Round examination finally ended completely.

The Examiner announced the results: of the 120 participants in the Fourth Round, only five Examinees successfully passed.

These five were deemed true geniuses, worthy of entering the Empire's top higher institution—Shenlong University.

Boom!

When this result was announced, the crowd erupted in a clamor.

Everyone present heard that true heavenly prodigies had emerged, and Shenlong University had thrown its doors wide open for them.

The rankings were also released then, with Jiang Chen once again taking first place, far ahead.

"Next, we will announce the rankings after the Second Round."

1. Jiang Chen, Total Points: 3,605.

2. Han Li, Total Points: 2,470.

3. Lu Qingyu, 2,270.

4. Li Mingyu, 2,265.

5. Ye Xiuwen, 2,200.

Within the Tower, a faint projection fell on the few people, instantly restoring all of their conditions.

Originally already

Li Mingyu, who was very weak and had been backfired by Frenzy State, was exhausted, but under the radiance, he instantly became vigorous again.

"Hahaha, great, I've recovered again!"

Li Mingyu brandished his Frenzy Blade and let out a long howl to the heavens.

He, full of confidence, said: "The Fifth Round is the real showdown; if you're a man, go into the Fifth Round!"

Lu Qingyu, also watching her own score on the big screen, clenched her Powder Fist.

"Great, I've made the top five; now getting into Shenlong University is definitely no problem."

"Shenlong... University..." Han Li muttered silently.

Those skilled enough to reach here, without doubt, all aim for the Empire's Shenlong University.

"Stay calm!"

The Chief Examiner's voice rang out.

"I understand your desire to get into Shenlong University, but you must recognize the current situation..."

"Do you think you're now ten-to-nine sure? Laughable—being in the top five doesn't guarantee peace of mind?"

"The final round of assessment still lies before you; if you perform poorly, you'll end up exactly where you came from!"

"To get into Shenlong University, you must let your points speak!"

"If you can earn 10,000 points, I guarantee you'll get in; now listen carefully to the Fifth Round rules."

Fifth Round!

It is called Battle Space.

Examinees will each be sent into a special space.

Inside, all kinds of monsters will continuously spawn.

There will be Warrior, Mage, Archer, and Knight classes, among others.

Any type of monster one can imagine will appear there one by one.

And the numbers are huge; the first batch will exceed a hundred.

Later, there will also appear Enhanced

type, Elite type, Enhanced Elite type, Boss, even BOSS.

The faster you kill, the more monsters spawn, and the growth rate accelerates.

This requires each person to adjust their attack‑kill rhythm.

Killing faster isn't always better.

The most critical factor is Points Change.

The Battle Space changes can be divided into five stages, each with different points.

First Stage: monster level is Level 15; killing one yields 50 points.

Second Stage: monster level reaches Level 16; killing one yields 100 points.

Each time the monster level increases by one, the points double.

In the Fifth Stage, when monster level reaches Level 19, killing one grants 800 points.

These are only Ordinary Small Monsters; there are also Enhanced Monsters, Elite Monsters, Bosses, and BOSSes with higher points.

Thus, if Jiang Chen fails in this round, his prior lead will vanish.

It seems rather unfair.

All previous effort would be in vain.

But Jiang Chen realized that for true strong ones, the Fifth Round is where they shine.

The purpose of the Gaokao is to select geniuses who can bear the weight for the Human Race.

As the countdown ends, the Fifth Round Exam officially begins.

The remaining five are simultaneously transmitted into the Battle Space.

And in the Tower's Control Room, the footage of the five also disappears at the same time.

Several Examiners show disappointment, "Alas, this lousy rule prevents even us from watching."

"Exactly, the Fifth Round is the most exciting part, yet we're barred from seeing it."

"Our permissions only allow us to see Points Change, so we can make judgments."

"Lord Zhong, can you watch?"

Several

The Examiners simultaneously look at Zhong Nanli, their gazes filled with expectation.

They are truly itching to know, especially eager to see Jiang Chen's performance in the Fifth Round.

Zhong Nanli scans the scene, his voice flat, "Cannot watch."

All the Examiners instantly show shocked faces, "Even you cannot watch."

"Then what kind of person can view it?"

Zhong Nanli nods, "Within the Empire, those authorized to view the Fifth Round Exam video number no more than ten."

The Examiners are even more astonished.

No more than ten people—what kind of big figures they must be, they wouldn't even dare imagine.

Zhong Nanli continues, "Anyway, remember, this is not for you to inquire about. I'm in a good mood today, so I speak a few more words to you."

"Understood, understood!"

"Rest assured, we certainly won't inquire."

The Examiners aren't fools; they all realize the matter is certainly not simple.

But now that they've been given courage, they still don't dare to inquire.

Throughout the Shenlong Empire, those with this authority also number no more than ten.

Just hearing about it is frightening enough.

The Battle Space is vast, a huge plain.

The ground is pitch black, exuding the smell of blood.

Countless jagged rocks, some towering several meters high.

Such an environment provides professionals with room to maneuver.

Jiang Chen's nose twitches slightly, "The smell of blood is strong, and it's filled with death aura; this place has witnessed an unimaginable massive battle."

As a Necromancer Summoner, Jiang Chen is especially sensitive to death aura.

Be it the Death Mine Dungeon instance or the previous rounds of exams.

There is no death aura inside.

Now this place is different.

It is truly surrounded by death aura.

A genuine life‑and‑death battle occurred here, and on a massive scale.

Fresh blood has soaked the ground, staining it

into a black‑brown color; the smell of blood lingers for years.

"Is this meant to let us experience the battlefield in advance?"

Footsteps echo, and a squad of monsters appears in view.

Jiang Chen involuntarily heightens his vigilance!