C11 - Everyone Was Shocked

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When the Ice Crystal Soul reached the fourth tier of the second rank, it could easily overpower a Spirit Wolf at the first tier of the same rank.

Now, having ascended to the sixth tier of the second rank, the Ice Crystal Soul found battling a Wilted Beast at the first tier almost effortless.

Yet, Qin Ai and Shui Zhongzhen were oblivious to this fact.

They had anticipated a fierce clash between the Ice Crystal Soul and the Wilted Beast.

To everyone's astonishment, however, the Ice Crystal Soul dispatched the Wilted Beast in mere seconds!

The onlookers were left agape, their faces etched with disbelief.

Qin Ai sighed deeply, coming to a realization that he had grossly underestimated Xie Yang, the young man in question.

He had assumed that due to Xie Yang's youth, his pet, despite being second rank, wouldn't be of a very high tier.

Clearly, he was mistaken.

Judging by the ease with which the Ice Crystal Soul vanquished the Wilted Beast, it was at least at the fifth tier of the second rank, if not the sixth.

For a brief moment, Qin Ai and Shui Zhongzhen exchanged looks of sheer amazement, their eyes wide with shock.

Second rank pets had appeared in previous Apprentice Qualification Assessments, but they were mostly at the first or second tier, with the strongest barely reaching the third tier.

The Ice Crystal Soul's prowess at the sixth tier of the second rank was unprecedented.

The difference of a few tiers might seem minor, but the implications were profound.

At just eighteen, Xie Yang possessed a pet of such caliber—a second rank, sixth tier powerhouse.

His abilities and potential would undoubtedly draw attention even in the most opulent cities teeming with Beastmaster prodigies.

"He's truly formidable, beyond what anyone could have expected!" Qin Ai watched Xie Yang on the screen, his eyes sparkling with admiration.

"It looks like our local high school is about to witness the rise of a new genius," Shui Zhongzhen murmured, nodding in agreement almost instinctively.

Xie Yang's abilities truly surpassed what he had anticipated.

"Do you think he can make it through the Super Level Difficulty Assessment?" Qin Ai suddenly inquired.

Shui Zhongzhen's brow furrowed, a look of hesitation crossing his face.

Just minutes before, he would have dismissed Qin Ai's question with a sneer, utterly unconvinced that Xie Yang could conquer such a formidable challenge.

But now, his certainty wavered.

Having seen Xie Yang's strength eclipse that of his peers, Shui Zhongzhen found himself reconsidering.

After a lengthy pause, he finally spoke, "It's tough to call. While Xie Yang's prowess is remarkable, the adversaries in the superior grade's latter stages are formidable. All I can say is that he stands a chance of passing the exam."

Qin Ai nodded, choosing to remain silent thereafter.

They turned their attention back to the screen as the fourth stage commenced.

This time, the challenge was a Ferocious Claw Monster.

Many had already emerged from the Land of Nothingness.

Those who had triumphed radiated joy, whereas the defeated were visibly disheartened.

"Damn, I was so close to defeating that pet!"

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