CHAPTER 39: CHAPTER 39: UNRIVALED POTENTIAL! WEI YUAN’S PERSONAL ENDORSEMENT!

"Boom—"

It was as if a thunderclap exploded in Ye Tao’s mind!

Losing to a woman like Shen Ruoxue was one thing!

But losing to someone who hadn’t even participated in the evaluation?

How could that be!!

"How is that possible!" His eyes were bloodshot as he pushed aside the classmates blocking him, "How can an absent person take first place?!"

The officer merely glanced at him coldly, his voice as icy as the polar ice:

"Ye Tao, disqualified."

The entire venue instantly fell silent.

Ye Tao was struck as if by lightning, frozen in place.

Whispers rose from the crowd below:

"What is this Gu Xing’s background?"

"Ye Tao questioned it just once and got disqualified?!"

The officer surveyed the crowd, his voice booming like a bell:

"Ye Tao showed negligence during the evaluation, resulting in seven classmates getting injured!"

"Additionally, his stubbornness almost led to a student’s death!"

"Does such a person deserve to pass the evaluations we’ve established?!"

Immediately, his tone shifted, his presence suddenly overpowering:

"As for Gu Xing’s ranking..."

"This is a military order personally issued by Wei Yuan!"

"Now, does anyone still have objections?!"

Wei Yuan!

The name that was the anchor of the Southern Military Region brought silence to the room.

Since the commander himself had issued a military order, it was clear that Gu Xing had valid reasons for being awarded first place.

Ye Tao wanted to argue further, but upon meeting the officer’s icy gaze, he felt as if he had plunged into an icy pit.

Soon after, two iron-clad soldiers lifted him up on either side.

Those who make mistakes must naturally face the consequences!

Unlike Ye Tao, Shen Ruoxue felt no fury over losing the first place when she heard the news.

Quite the opposite.

In her heart, she believed that Gu Xing truly deserved to be first!

On the high platform, the officer held the evaluation booklet, his voice like iron:

"The following students are eliminated!"

As the last name was read out, the month-long evaluation finally concluded.

The next steps.

All evaluation results were sealed and sent directly to the admissions offices of major academies.

Meanwhile, in the National Academy a thousand miles away...

The principal’s office.

Long Zhenguo lightly fiddled with a gilded letter, his eyebrows raised upon seeing the signature "Wei Yuan":

"Curious, this guy actually wrote a recommendation letter for a student himself?"

As he spoke, he opened the letter.

Upon reading through its contents, Long Zhenguo’s expression gradually turned serious.

"A Legendary Level Beast Master!"

"Almost single-handedly cleared the Abyss Level trial!"

"Recipient of the First-class Honor Medal!"

These entries stacked together made Long Zhenguo feel somewhat disoriented.

He had been out of touch with the academy’s recruitment for a while...

The current Awakening Stage newcomers have become this powerful?

"Director Fu!" "He connected the communicator, "Retrieve Gu Xing’s records from the previous two evaluations!"

Upon receiving the principal’s order, Fu Yanjie quickly delivered Gu Xing’s information.

Upon reviewing the data, Long Zhenguo raised his eyebrows slightly.

"First place in both evaluations! Wait a minute... his sister is Gu Qianqian?"

As the sister goes, so does the brother!

Such a talent must be recruited into the National Academy!

Long Zhenguo slammed a palm heavily onto the mahogany desk, causing the teacup to clink and clatter.

"Director Fu! Prepare, in half a month, I’m personally going to the evaluation site to recruit!"

Fu Yanjie’s heart trembled.

The last time the principal took such lavish action was five years ago!

Meanwhile, at the admissions offices of top universities nationwide, countless eyes were fixed on the gilded evaluation form.

In Gu Xing’s potential assessment column, Wei Yuan’s criticism pierced through the paper like blood and fire:

"Comprehensive Evaluation: Potential unmatched!"

"—In Wei Yuan’s own writing!"

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Meanwhile.

Ying Xinghe had already led Gu Xing and Ying Bing to the final destination of this journey.

This was a valley surrounded by mountains on all sides.

In the valley, there were also quite a few collapsed buildings.

After dealing with the Demon Race hovering here, Ying Xinghe commanded the giant eagle to land on the ground.

"I remember you said that to open this Secret Realm, it seems that a third key is needed?"

Gu Xing nodded.

According to the information about the Elf Secret Realm in his mind.

To open this Secret Realm, three keys must be activated simultaneously.

Yet at this moment, Gu Xing glanced around the site but saw no other people.

"Perhaps the other person hasn’t arrived yet, let’s wait a bit longer."

Upon seeing this, Ying Xinghe could only nod in agreement.

The person holding the last key, if wanting to enter the Elf Secret Realm, definitely needed to come here.

Seizing the moment while waiting, Gu Xing took the opportunity to inquire about Liu Li’s cultivation materials from Ying Xinghe.

"Teacher Ying, have you heard any news about the Holy Spirit Marrow Liquid or Angel Sacred Blood?"

Ying Xinghe furrowed his brows slightly, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

He pondered for a moment, then slowly said:

"I do know about the Holy Spirit Marrow Liquid, it seems to exist within the treasure vault of the National Academy."

"As for Angel Sacred Blood... I have never heard of it."

Hearing Ying Xinghe’s words, Gu Xing felt a surge of joy in his heart.

The whereabouts of the Holy Spirit Marrow Liquid were finally settled, and it was within the National Academy.

It seems the National Academy is a must-visit!

As for Angel Sacred Blood...

He could only take it one step at a time!

However.

Suddenly, an unexpected change occurred.

"Who is it?!"

Ying Xinghe suddenly shouted, his sharp gaze directed at the ruins on the right.

His wide sleeves fluttered without wind, his eyes full of vigilance.

In the earlier perception, there was clearly no one there!

"S-so sorry!"

A timid voice came from behind the ruins.

Only to see a blonde-haired girl stepping out, her appearance plain yet having a pair of unusually bright emerald green eyes.

The girl nervously twisted the hem of her clothes, her voice as soft as a mosquito’s whisper:

"I... I am the holder of the third key, my name is Lanny, from the council..."

Since the Alternate Space invasion, the global powers have been divided into three—

Longxia Country leading, the council dominated by Eagle Country, and the Western Church.

Although there are occasional frictions, the three maintain a delicate balance.

Ying Xinghe’s brows furrowed tightly.

As a Commander Level strongman, he had not noticed the girl at all earlier!

This girl is extraordinary!

And Gu Xing keenly noticed the entirely black cat slinking by the girl’s feet.

That must be the girl’s Guardian Beast!

[Nether Spirit Leopard]

[Talent: Legendary Five Stars]

[Level: Awakened Tier Nine]

[Power: 311]

[Constitution: 285]

[Spirit: 284]

[Speed: 350]

[Skills: Netherworld Instant Kill...]

As soon as the data of the Guardian Beast appeared before Gu Xing’s eyes, his pupils contracted rapidly.

"Legendary Five Stars...?"

This talent made Gu Xing’s heart tense.

With a terrifying speed of 350 points surpassing Liu Li, and other attributes approaching 300 points.

Such a Guardian Beast is far beyond what a normal Beast Master can possess!

The blonde girl seemed to notice Gu Xing’s gaze and nervously hid the Spirit Cat behind herself.

"This... this is my Guardian Beast!"

Ying Xinghe’s gaze swept back and forth between the girl and the Spirit Cat.

After some simple questioning, the girl responded fluently.

Realizing that nothing could be asked, Ying Xinghe also let it go.

Though the girl’s identity was suspicious, but given that she held the third key, Gu Xing and Ying Bing still needed to work with her to open the Elf Race’s Secret Realm this time.

"Remember," Ying Xinghe turned around and lowered his voice, "once inside the Secret Realm, be cautious!"

"Trust no one other than the two of you!"

Gu Xing and Ying Bing both nodded.

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