Chapter 983 - 982: The Big Shot’s Ability Test Results [2]

White jade stone monument.

The first student to step onto the stage, trembling, pressed their palm against the cold jade stone.

Then, a breath-catching moment occurred—

The originally white jade stone started to glow faint blue from the bottom and gradually climbed upward.

The speed was very slow, like a thermometer wedged in the armpit, changing color.

Qin Xin watched curiously.

This scene, seemingly only possible in a mystical world, was happening in reality. It turned out everything in the world possessed spiritual energy, and stones were not inanimate; they could transform in such an extraordinary way through human contact.

Once, it was inconceivable.

Jing Zhichen saw her engrossed yet puzzled look and whispered in her ear:

"This white jade stone monument is a relic from ancient times and the cornerstone of the Empire, the treasure of the Divine Academy. The entire young generation of powers in the Empire must pass a test here to truly acquire the identity of a power holder."

"Over the years, whether high nobility or common folk, everyone is equal before the stone monument. However much innate power one possesses is entirely accurate; it will be reflected truthfully."

"You see, the change in color indicates this person’s power branch. This person made the stone exhibit light blue, so his power is related to water. If it’s red, then it’s related to fire... and so on."

"Also, the height the color ascends on the stone represents the level of one’s power. You see, this student’s color has stopped moving, just slightly above foot height, indicating his power has just awakened and the level is still very low."

Very low level...

Qin Xin sighed lightly.

Nature is indeed fair.

Unlike intelligent systems which can modify settings, such a stone, she fears she cannot alter the test results.

Hmm, life’s first exam might score zero...

Feeling melancholy.

Suddenly the tutor announced: "Time’s up! Test concluded, this student’s score is, 3 points."

Qin Xin: "..."

*Cough cough* indeed a merciless score.

The students that followed onto the stage scored no more than 10 points at most.

The least scores of 2, 3 points were not uncommon.

After all, they were new students, having gone through no systematic cultivation; their innate abilities could only support their power levels to such an extent.

It’s Ding Yu’s turn.

She gracefully walked onto the stage.

Unlike other students who rushed for the test immediately, she very politely first bowed to everyone, then turned to bow to the Red Robe Tutor, and finally, bowed to the white jade stone monument.

This respectful "three bows" made the tutor highly appreciative: "Not bad, not bad, well-raised. What’s your name?"

Ding Yu: "Tutor, my name is Ding Yu. My parents sacrificed their lives in the battle of the Weiguo."

The tutor showed solemn respect: "Descendant of martyrs, no wonder you’re so cultured and courteous."

Took special care of her.

Qin Xin was slightly surprised below the stage, turned and asked Ding Dou: "Your family sacrificed?"

Ding Dou coughed: "Sister Xin, actually my parents were just cooks in the team, just workers, not as noble as my sister described."

He understood his sister didn’t want to appear low-born among classmates, so she avoided discussing their parents’ occupation, just vaguely mentioned when they passed away, deliberately leading others to mistakenly assume their parents held high positions.

Just like back in the Life and Death Forest ceremony, when sister purposely left him behind, sending him to Group Ten.

Not wanting to be dragged down by him, affecting others’ perceptions.