"So, how many points did you score?"

"I... I couldn't. I only killed one Ice Wolf on the first level. The countdown remains."

Many students pooled together resources, hoping their contributions would match those of others.

Some even asked Mr. Lin about the exam, but he brushed it off without replying directly.

Quickly, everyone spread out. Shanu Peak was crowded, brimming with people awaiting results. Sweat dripped as nerves tightened; his disciples were many. The workload for these rounds was already more than the first session of the third class.

Just then, a loud voice echoed from Xiangnu Peak. Being a secret announcer, the sound did not carry widely but was audible even hundreds of miles away.

"The first three results for this round of exams have emerged. First, I should share the merits of these individuals—all their advantages within a single day, encapsulated in both trust and hidden cards."

"Who are the top three?"

"It's self-explanatory. In this realm of five tiers of darkness, there must be two Princes. If they're on the leaderboard, surely they've reached the fourth tier of darkness."

One after another, the rankings were scrutinized meticulously, grabbing everyone's attention.

"Third place: Flying. Currently at the fourth tier of darkness. Scored 81 points for slaying a Dark Beast, a Level 2 Fire Snake, five Level 1 Fire Snakes, and multiple Ice Wolves. The Nether King Beast defeated 12,030 challengers, ranking third in the Chaotic World Monster assessment."

"What does 'Flying' mean...? Who is Yun Fei?"

"Yun Fei usually does inspections in Suzhou?"

"No!" The youngest son could secure the third rank in the Chaotic World Monster tests. Then, surely first and second place belong to the giants."

Most people guessed the second spot belonged to their Superior. After all, Superiors like the Supervisor and Official were both fifth-tier dark entities. Moreover, this nation faced arduous challenges, sparingly acknowledging those with elite resources. Hence, the effectiveness of flight training seemed comprehensible at levels 18 through 5 among the dark contenders. It's not merely about memory.

"Second place: Supervisor. Currently at the fifth tier of darkness. Scored 8 points for killing a Wild Beast, a Level 2 Chaos Beast Ice Lizard, and nine Level 1 Chaos Beasts White Cloud Leopards. Totaled 13,400 points in the dark tests, ranking second."

Isn't first place Shangguan Kun? The crowd exclaimed in shock. Shangguan Kun's elder brother held higher rank among the Superiors, yet what about second rank? It seemed unfit for Guan Kun's caliber. Shangguan Kun's presence was intimidating, a blend of anger and dissatisfaction. He often experimented with his temper over the following days, indulging whimsically in chaos.

Lin Shuo laughed. It was merely the clerk's name called. Lin Shuo chuckled gazing skyward. If he didn't slay three Chaotic Beasts, he might still steal first place. However, he couldn't predict the value of a third-tier Chaotic Beast. He had only slain one Black Beast White Layer Cloud Leopard—while superiors speculated on how high the records could fly. Reflecting on this, Mr. Lin concluded that while his class slipped down slightly at fourth place, his mental resolve had netted 10 points—the highest achievement during the final exam, constantly outshining others in merit discussions.

When Lin Shuo sensed danger, a voice from above resounded.

"First place: Lin Yun... Now a third-tier dark entity. He killed merely one Wild Beast."

"Through studies in the first two aspects, endurance and strength, the ratio of influence in the third dimension determined this round's title, 'Heaven and Earth Domain.' Space and sound interwove."

During their learning path, endurance and subsequent meditation training correlated directly, deciding how far a Meditator could progress in their contemplative journey.

Tianjie remarked this was personality's supreme test; battles after nightfall only added to the challenge.

Upon hearing the concluding announcements, many female participants felt embarrassed during exams. Various young women blushed deeply by the setting sun's glow before averting their gaze—a reminder that certain families present were inappropriate witnesses to their children's trials.

Lin Shuo initially felt uncertain, nodding subtly. How had he entered this nation today? What type of individual excelled through sheer determination and perseverance?

Yet, with only one exam per day, his breath carried the weight of trials lasting until daybreak. On routine occasions, they ventured to the farm near Miao Nu Peak and dined at the hilltop canteen, restoring depleted energy from hours of toil.

"Uncle Yun, I understand."

Lin Shuo heard someone calling from behind—and turned to spot a portly figure sprinting toward him. "Amazing! Registrar Fei appeared."

The scenery resembled springtime, flush with spirit.

"Yun Fei, perhaps you. Congratulations on achieving third place in the Chaotic Beast test domain," Lin congratulated with a laugh.

Yun Fei patted his round belly and raised his thumb. "It was my luck. If not for Uncle Yun Shi, I wouldn't have secured second place. The darkness could have swallowed me—but the result was worthwhile."

"If there's hope, there's strength," Lin Shuo affirmed, silently impressed and encouraging Fei with genuine camaraderie. Despite shared congratulatory sentiments, contributions depended solely on individual effort. Exams offered 900 lessons alone—failure might stem from strong willpower, the root reason distinguishing today's triumph from previous mediocrity.

Lin softly pressed Fei's shoulder, smiling warmly. "The finest achievements are self-made. Let's go eat. I'm famished."

"Alright... I'm starving too," Fei joked, touching his stomach with a playful grin. While dining, Yun Fei indulged heartily without gaining weight from his appetite.

At that moment, Xiao Yu gasped for breath and pleaded, "Uncle Yun Shi, take me along, don't leave me behind."

"Alright, we'll eat together."

The trio walked toward the Miao Nu Peak dining hall together.

Meanwhile, Shangguan Kun glared poisonously at Lin Yun, tightly clenching his hands until his nails nearly pierced flesh.

"Brother, I need to eat." The older sibling spotted his younger brother's fury and approached him swiftly.

"I don't want to, I'm upset, and I've lost my appetite." Shangguan Kunning focused on Lin Yun's shadow with a cold snort, his dissatisfaction triggered ever since he'd ranked fourth.

"Oh, don't stew over it—return after the exams," reassured the Supervisor.

"Brother, you shouldn't worry too much. You possess three Spirit Realms; the Chaotic Beast Realm shines; sunset marks one-third of the exam—it's passable. But me? I've reached four Spirit Realms and four Chaos realms—I'm in real danger now!" Kun protested rashly, his emotions turbulent like a storm.

The Supervisor patted Guan Kun's shoulder. "Relax! We should consider this rationally. Lin Yun'er, well—Lin Yun'er can't test tomorrow. His entry point would be zero. Despite winning first place twice previously, he won't score among the top three during this trial."

Hearing the Supervisor's insight, Shangguan Kun's eyes lit up triumphantly. "Brother, you've thoroughly thought it through regarding Lin Shuo."

"Rest assured!" After dusk, as Lin Shuo helped put the children to bed, they soon snoozed heavily. Employing meticulous carving techniques, he nudged bedtime straightforwardly within the trial timeline. Once expired—it brought assurance unspoken. Haha..." The older brother forced an awkward laugh.

"Brother, is three-tier sleep carving so remarkable?" Shangguan Kun perked up instantly upon hearing this strategy.

"Father provided me with two preparations—both tailored for higher-ranking candidates during examinations—ensuring they could sleep deeply and delay their attempts," the Supervisor confessed slyly, offering a grin as his words hinted masked defeat.

"Why would Father favor you over me instead?" Kun grumbled in mild resentment.

"It's about aptitude; your elder sibling returned empty-handed," shrugged the manager.

"Speakers adjourn now!" Kun is gloomy—staring at Lin Yun with bitterness toward accompanying figures. "Let him sleep, sleep painfully and repeatedly."

Gritting his teeth, Shangguan Kun scowled menacingly, issuing orders aimed distinctly at Lin Yun and Yun Fei.

They shared knowing glances, their expressions riddled with insidiously amused smirks.

After dinner, Lin Shuo concluded by entering the last room, where he'd relayed earlier concerns to Xiao Yu over daylight warmth.