The training ground was deathly silent.
As if all sound had vanished.
Almost everyone was petrified, like statues.
All eyes were fixed on the destroyed equipment, their expressions vacant.
Time seemed to stand still.
Then, an uproar erupted.
"The machine exploded! How outrageous! Doesn't this mean Zhang Mo's attack power has surpassed the mid-Three-Stage realm?"
"Damn, bu kui shi Zhang Mo da lao! This is unbelievable!"
Hearing the gasps around him, Shen Fei's face cycled through shades of green and white.
Surpass the mid-Three-Stage realm?
How in the world was that possible?
How long had it been?
After that exchange match, he had poured countless resources into his training.
Yet his progress couldn't compare to Zhang Mo, an ordinary student.
This was a joke, right?
Meanwhile, Zhang Mo had switched to a different machine and completed his inner energy test.
When the number 3200 flashed on the screen!
The crowd erupted once more.
Even Wang Hong clenched his fists tightly.
As expected!
This Zhang Mo was a gem.
His attack power was already off the charts, and his inner energy was just as impressive.
He was only a Two-Stage warrior, yet his inner energy levels surpassed Shen Fei, a Three-Stage warrior.
As for Zhang Mo's incredible rate of progress, Wang Hong wasn't curious at all.
As a certified Beast Hunter, Zhang Mo having secrets was normal.
Looking at the inner energy reading on the machine, Zhang Mo wasn't surprised.
The techniques he practiced were slow to master, but renowned for their deep inner energy.
If his inner energy was only at the normal Two-Stage level, that would be the real problem.
...
After the battle power and inner energy tests.
There were other assessments.
Such as an obstacle course test to assess agility.
There was even a written exam.
Everything had been meticulously designed to evaluate each student's capabilities.
And just like that.
The day flew by.
Zhang Mo successfully passed all the exams.
He surpassed the set score for every test, earning a perfect score on each.
It's worth mentioning that.
Li Yun also achieved excellent results, even surpassing many elite students.
He was fully qualified to apply for Star University.
"Zhang Mo, to celebrate our success in the prelims, let's go to the Hao Ting Restaurant. My treat."
"Alright, I hope you won't regret it!"
Zhang Mo chuckled slightly.
"Nonsense, I can afford this."
Li Yun pounded his chest, completely oblivious to the gravity of the situation.
Soon, they were seated in a private room at the Hao Ting Restaurant.
As one of the best restaurants in Tian Feng City, the Hao Ting Restaurant used top-grade beast meat for all its dishes, making it a popular choice for warriors.
It didn't take long for a table full of delicacies to appear before them.
"I won't be polite then."
Zhang Mo said, and immediately began to eat with gusto.
This taste!
It was incredible.
He felt every cell in his body rejoicing.
Since his Dragon Elephant Vajra Body had reached perfection, his appetite had increased drastically.
Just in the past few days, he had spent over ten thousand yuan on food.
If he hadn't saved up some money, he would have been starving.
"Damn, you're a starving ghost!"
Li Yun hadn't even touched his chopsticks when he noticed half the food on the table had vanished. He quickly joined the fray.
Despite their rapid eating, they didn't let it interfere with their conversation.
Li Yun: "Zhang Mo, what do you think the Star University exam will be like?"
Zhang Mo: "I'm not sure, but based on past patterns, it should be divided into two stages. First, they'll eliminate some of the weaker students, leaving those with stronger abilities to compete for a spot."
"But it doesn't really matter. We'll get the specifics tomorrow."
Li Yun nodded, "You're right."
After a hearty meal, both were satisfied and full.
Except Li Yun, who was a little stunned when he saw the bill.
......
Meanwhile.
In a studio.
A woman with a fiery figure and a long scarlet dress was reviewing documents.
She was Yang Yu Tong, the chief coordinator for the Tian Feng City Star University entrance exam.
Her fingers paused, and she chuckled, "This Zhang Mo, just a student, yet already a certified Beast Hunter. And his battle power surpasses the mid-Three-Stage realm. Remarkable."
"Tian Feng City has produced a talent this year."
Hearing Yang Yu Tong's words, the surrounding staff exchanged glances.
Remarkable?
Damn!
That's an understatement. This kid's a monster!
He was only eighteen years old. This kind of strength, not just in Tian Feng City, but across the entire province, would be considered exceptional.
Yang Yu Tong thought for a moment, then said, "Arrange a Three-Stage beast for him. I want to see his combat skills."
Upon hearing this, the staff's mouths twitched.
Good heavens!
That's adding to their workload.
One examiner cautiously said, "The other candidates will be facing Two-Stage beasts. Wouldn't that be unfair to him?"
"Don't worry, I'll assess him based on his combat performance."
Yang Yu Tong waved her hand dismissively.
She was impulsive!
But she wouldn't compromise anyone's future.
He had surpassed the mid-Three-Stage realm in battle power and was a certified Beast Hunter.
He should be able to defend himself.
......
The next morning.
Zhang Mo started his day with his usual morning exercises.
While he had the advantage of extended lifespan, he never abandoned this habit.
He would never forget the frustration of slow progress in martial arts.
He used this mentality to constantly push himself, so that his recent rapid improvement wouldn't lead to complacency.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Every punch and kick was steady, every move effortlessly tore through the air. He was immersed in his training.
But just then, his phone, which was resting nearby, started ringing.
He picked it up. It was a text message from Star University.
【Zhang Mo, you have met the requirements for admission to our Star University. Please report to the West City Gate by 5 p.m. today. 】
"As expected, the exam came quickly."
Zhang Mo wiped the sweat off his body with a towel, then went back to his room to freshen up before leaving his house.
The West City Gate was quite a distance from his location.
So even though he had plenty of time, he still left early.