Chapter 675: Where Did You Put Me
"???"
At this moment.
Perhaps only these three question marks could describe what the instructors of the Holy City Academy were thinking.
Dead!
The demonic soldier monster that was supposed to appear on the screen of this non-specialist was actually dead!
And only a lifeless, unseeing head remained!
This...
"Ah! Can someone tell me what just happened?"
"Professor Chen, I'd also like to know what just happened!"
"Dead! How long has it even been? How did he so easily deal with the demonic soldier monster?"
The group of instructors felt utterly shaken by everything unfolding before their eyes!
"Impossible..."
"How long has it been? How could he have killed the demonic soldier monster?"
One instructor still found it unbelievable.
"Ling Zhan must have chosen a low-difficulty demonic soldier monster..."
"Even though he is a non-specialist, he defeated Delina and Reina, so he must have some trump cards."
"So killing the demonic soldier monster early isn't too surprising..."
One of the instructors voiced their speculation.
"Ah..."
"That explanation sounds plausible!"
Everyone agreed, feeling this explanation made sense.
Beginner-level demonic soldiers range from levels 80 to 99.
If Ling Zhan chose the beginner difficulty, combining it with his level-100 strength, it would indeed be possible to instantly kill the monster.
"What a limited future!"
"To pass smoothly, he chose the lowest difficulty. Doesn't he know that selecting a monster below one's level yields no score?"
Someone shook their head.
"Hmph! People from those backwater areas naturally love cutting corners."
"If one truly wants to go far, such petty tricks should be avoided."
"It seems this non-specialist's potential ends here. I had hoped he'd have some unique methods for choosing the non-specialist path others dare not tread."
"Unexpectedly, he's still disappointing..."
Another instructor couldn't help but sigh and shake their head.
Clearly.
The group of instructors collectively believed that Ling Zhan, who had decapitated the demonic soldier monster on screen, had chosen a beginner-level demonic soldier.
Picking the easiest target.
Such behavior held no significance and even earned their disdain.
"Forget it, these external talents are indeed unreliable. Let's focus on observing the operations of Orphelia and Xili..."
The group recomposed themselves and turned their attention back to Orphelia and Xili's screens.
These two prodigies had already forced a level-121 demonic soldier into its third awakening stage.
All attributes surged by 500%.
For these two prodigies, it was no longer easy to handle and required serious effort.
Demonic soldiers differ from other dungeon monsters.
Attempting to solo these demonic soldiers above your level is incredibly difficult.
Their strength, even within their level, is exceptionally troublesome.
In regular military camps or on the battlefield of ten thousand demons, defeating a high-level demonic soldier requires at least hundreds of Professionals working together.
Among those hundreds, at least a hundred must be tier-4 level-100 powerhouses to subdue such monsters.
"Fourth stage!"
With a roar.
The demonic soldier Orphelia faced trembled violently, entering the berserk state of the fourth stage!
All attributes skyrocketed by 700%!
Orphelia's delicate face turned pale, and her hand holding the weapon began to tremble slightly.
Yet she bit her silver teeth and swung the radiant Seven-Star Divine Sword in her hand fiercely at the fourth-stage berserk demonic soldier!
Boom!!
This slash, infused with the power of 'Order's Bestowal,' used up nearly all of Orphelia's strength.
The demonic soldier's menacing body was cleaved in two.
But in the next second.
Golden light emerged.
This signified the demonic soldier had entered the fifth berserk stage!!
All attributes surged by 1000%!
"Roar!!"
The demonic soldier's furious roar shook the heavens and earth, causing the entire secret realm to tremble as if an earthquake had struck!
Orphelia took a deep breath, bit her tongue lightly, and let a drop of essence blood fall onto the Seven-Star Divine Sword in her hand.
Buzz!!
The essence blood seemed to activate a sword spirit within the Seven-Star Divine Sword, summoning a phantom draped in a starry robe into the secret realm.
Everyone knew that this Starry Sword Spirit was Orphelia's final trump card to deal with the fifth-stage berserk demonic soldier!
The Starry Sword Spirit brought its fingers together as if forming a long sword and lightly swiped at the fearsome demonic soldier whose aura and strength had reached a terrifying level.
Then, under the stunned gazes of the instructors, the demonic soldier—whose strength rivaled a level-130 powerhouse—was split in two.
Its surging vitality dissipated like water through a sieve.
After killing the demonic soldier, the Starry Sword Spirit disappeared entirely.
Orphelia, utterly exhausted, let out a deep breath.
She had won!
Finally, she had won!
She would now become a Blue-Rank student!
She would also join the Holy Knights as the top performer in this assessment!
After tidying her attire and being transported out of the secret realm, she found many students waiting outside.
Most of these students looked dejected and disheartened, clearly indicating poor assessment results.
When Orphelia emerged.
The crowd immediately surrounded her like stars around the moon, praising her strength, especially her final move against the demonic soldier, which was utterly stunning.
Alongside Orphelia, Xili also received compliments.
Xili walked over to Orphelia and smiled helplessly, saying, "It's a pity my clearance time this time was only 5 minutes and 42 seconds. I probably won't surpass you..."
Upon hearing this.
Ah!
Damn it, another classic genius remark!
A result of 5 minutes and 42 seconds, and they still feel regret!
Orphelia, in good spirits, nodded slightly and said, "I did a little better, 5 minutes and 13 seconds. Joining the Holy Knights shouldn't be a problem."
"Miss Orphelia, there's no need to be modest."
"You've completed the assessment, and your results will undoubtedly secure first place among White-Rank students. Joining the Holy Knights will be a breeze."
"Yes, you two geniuses, stop being so modest. One first, one second, that's already incredible..."
Everyone kept praising the two prodigies.
Even a few instructors personally came over to congratulate them.
Not far away, Ling Zhan tilted his head as he listened to their words.
Wait...
They're first and second.
Then where does that leave me, Ling Zhan?