Reborn to Be A Beast Master

C34 - The Recruitment Test Began

"There's such a crowd here!" Xinrui's eyes went wide as she took in the scene, clearly surprised.

The vast square teemed with examinees, each clutching a bronze plate.

"Well, there are nearly five thousand candidates," Shuqin said with a smile.

Their anxiety had eased considerably since their pets had evolved to the second rank.

They were no longer as fixated on their prospects as they had been.

Indeed, the time leading up to the exam was often when candidates experienced a surge in strength.

Many pets had evolved from first to second rank during this period.

These fortunate individuals had essentially secured their spots at Nightbay Academy. The only questions remaining were their final scores and which class they'd be placed in.

Those with pets still at the first rank had to give their all in the assessment.

At eight in the morning, a procession of Nightbay Academy teachers entered the square.

Leading them was a middle-aged man in his forties, exuding authority.

"Silence!" he commanded in a resonant tone.

He appeared to have employed a Soul Technique. His voice, though not loud, reached the ears of everyone present with crystal clarity.

The square's murmuring hushed instantly.

"I am Jiang Hao, the chief officer overseeing this recruitment examination for Nightbay Academy."

"We're about to begin the assessment, so I'll keep this brief. Everyone, sit down and activate your keys to enter the Land of Nothingness. Instructions related to the exam will be provided there."

Hao's decisive manner left the candidates in awe.

They promptly complied with his directive.

Soon after, the square fell into complete silence.

The candidates meditated quietly, enveloped by an unusual energy.

When Yang opened his eyes once more, he found himself alone in a clearing.

Not a soul was in sight, just him.

Beyond, a hundred meters away, lay a thick forest.

"Now, I will outline the examination rules," Hao's authoritative voice echoed.

"The exam operates on a point system. The forest before you is home to ferocious beasts ranging from first to third rank. For each beast you slay, you'll earn points proportionate to the creature's rank."

"Each ferocious beast level corresponds to a set number of points, which you'll be able to check for yourselves shortly."

"In the forest, you may encounter other examinees, but teaming up or intentionally assisting others is strictly prohibited. Violators will be disqualified from the exam!"

"Furthermore, you must traverse the forest within five hours to reach the plains on the other side. Anyone who fails to do so, regardless of their points, will be deemed to have failed the assessment."

"Remember, once you exit the forest, there's no going back."

"Additionally, on the plains across from the forest, there's a stone tablet. Those who manage to touch it will not only earn 500 points but also receive a special reward from the academy."

"At the conclusion of the assessment, only the top thousand scorers will be admitted to the academy; the rest will be eliminated."

"The accepted students will be sorted into different classes based on their scores, which will influence your future standing at the academy. So, give it your all to amass as many points as possible during the assessment!"