CHAPTER 31: CHAPTER 31, THERE’S EVEN A LEVEL 20 CANDIDATE_1

President Wang Yao of the Xihai City Union Guild, along with enrollment teachers from various colleges and dozens of principals, including the principal from Yan City First Middle School, all arrived at the scene.

Wang Yao smiled and said, "I wonder who will take first place this time?"

"It should be between Dragon Knight Li Yunxi and Angel Shangguan Yunqiu. They both are SS-grade Classes and possess powerful skills."

"That may not be certain. Let’s not forget the eight S-grade Class candidates; they’re pretty good as well."

"I remember Dragon Knight Li Yunxi and Angel Shangguan Yunqiu are both at level 17, which is currently the highest level."

"Level 17! Only the favored children of the heavens could ascend to level 17 within seven days."

"Hey, is there a mistake in the system? How can there be someone at level 20?"

An enrollment teacher checked the screen, searched for the highest level, and the result showed level 20.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding people started to gather.

Looking at the information displayed on the screen, everyone was dumbfounded. There indeed was a level 20 youngster.

"This must be a Hidden Class chooser. Could it be another SS-grade Class that we haven’t heard of?"

"Could it be that one of the principals deliberately concealed a student’s true strength?"

"It’s very possible they intend to give us a big surprise during the assessment."

"Let’s take a look at this student’s information. What’s the situation exactly?"

A staff member accessed the information.

The result left everyone astonished.

[Name: Jiang Chen]

[Class: Swordsman]

[Level: 20]

[Affiliated Middle School: Yan City First Middle School.]

A level 20 Swordsman, a D-grade Class, can you believe it?

Wang Yao asked, "Who is the principal of Yan City First Middle School?"

Song Ji stepped forward nervously. "That would be me."

"Is Jiang Chen your student?"

"Yes, he is."

"His Class is Swordsman?"

Song Ji quickly checked the list, saw Jiang Chen’s name, and confirmed without a doubt, "Yes, Jiang Chen is indeed a Swordsman. President, is there a problem?"

"Do you know what level he is?"

Song Ji looked embarrassed. He only paid attention to students with high Class ratings and hadn’t focused on a D-grade Swordsman like Jiang Chen.

"He’s level 20."

Shocked, Song Ji wondered how a Swordsman could level up to 20.

"Could someone have taken the test in his place?"

"That is indeed possible. If he were just a Swordsman, he couldn’t possibly be at level 20."

"Same name, same Class... it’s quite possible."

Song Ji quickly shook his head and explained, "I’ve met every student myself. There is absolutely no chance that someone took the test in place of another. Please be assured of that, President."

Song Ji broke out in a cold sweat; the accusation of an exam substitution was severe.

Although Jiang Chen was a Swordsman and he hadn’t paid special attention to him, Song Ji could guarantee there was no substitution. If there were, he, as the principal, couldn’t escape responsibility.

Wang Yao smiled and said, "No one should be daring enough to do that. Once discovered, they would be expelled. This student most likely had the help of a powerful individual in leveling up."

Having a strong individual help with leveling up was quite normal; many clans did this, getting a powerful Support to help them quickly pass the novice period. However, even with the help of powerful individuals, reaching level 20 like this should be impossible.

「Inside the Examination Tower.」

Jiang Chen, Murong Xue, and Wang Gang entered the tower, already wearing their equipment. Wang Gang, a Paladin, wielded a giant sword in his right hand and a Shield in his left, dressed in full Armor.

Murong Xue was clad in white Light Armor.

Jiang Chen wore a full set of Underworld robes.

In front of them were ten Demonic Beings.

[Demonic Rabbit]

[Level: 1]

[HP: 50/50]

[Physical Attack Power: 5-10]

[Physical Defense: 1-6]

[Magic Defense: 0-6]

"Boss, let me take care of these little rabbits. I can kill them with one strike each," Wang Gang said, rushing out to slay the rabbits.

The first floor contained level 1 Demonic Beings.

The second floor housed level 2 Demonic Beings, and so on, with the 50th floor being home to level 50 Demonic Beings. The average student was around level 15, and most students would stop at the 15th floor.

This was when the strength of a Class truly shone; those with powerful Classes could reach the 20th floor. To them, level 20 monsters were a piece of cake.

Wang Gang indeed dispatched the small rabbits with a single strike each before proceeding to the next floor.

Jiang Chen said, "There’s no need for me to act on floors with monsters below level 10. You two can handle it."

"Don’t worry, Boss! I’ve got this up to level 10," Wang Gang declared.

Being a level 15 Paladin, Wang Gang found it quite easy to deal with monsters below level 10.

The trio entered the next floor.

The next floor had ten level 2 monsters.

「At the top.」

Countless principals watched the rankings.

"They’re so fast! It’s only been a few minutes, and some have already reached the 10th floor."

"Level 10 monsters are very simple for them. After the 10th floor, their speed will slow down."

"Ranked first is Dragon Knight Li Yunxi. That girl is so fast; she’ll definitely get into Shenlong Academy."

"Ranked second is Angel Shangguan Yunqiu; she’s also very fast. The 20th floor isn’t difficult for an SS-grade Class. The real challenge lies beyond the 20th floor."

"They all qualify to enter Shenlong Academy."

「The tenth floor.」

Murong Xue also made her move. As a Light Archer, her speed was incredibly fast; it only took her two or three arrows to take down a monster. Wang Gang stood to the side; as a Paladin without a Priest, he tended to lose HP easily.

Wang Gang said, "I’m saying, Boss, wasn’t it a mistake not to recruit a Priest? You know we can’t recover HP in this assessment."

Murong Xue looked at Jiang Chen, sharing Wang Gang’s concern. Not recruiting a Priest... That means we can only recover HP slowly. Plus, there are monsters here with physical attacks and monsters that use magic attacks.

Jiang Chen replied, "You should have said so earlier. I assumed you both had already recruited one."

Wang Gang rolled his eyes. "You’re the team leader, and you didn’t make any preparations?"

"No," Jiang Chen admitted. "Actually, I was planning to go solo."

Wang Gang was taken aback. "Seriously...?"

"Alright," Jiang Chen announced, "you two can rest now. It’s my turn. I don’t need a Priest."

The three of them entered the 11th floor.

Jiang Chen began to stack magic shields.

Murong Xue and Wang Gang were dumbfounded. How could a Swordsman have a magic shield? Could he be a Magician who was also a Swordsman?

After stacking the magic shields, Jiang Chen charged towards the Demonic Beings.

With his magic shield, Jiang Chen needed no Priest.

[Demonized Mole]

[Level: 10.]

[HP: 3000/3000]

[Physical Attack Power: 40-50]

[Physical Defense: 14-20]

[Magic Defense: 14-20]

Jiang Chen drew his sword and slashed.

A sword beam shot out, instantly killing a Demonized Mole thirty meters away. Its 3,000 HP was nothing to Jiang Chen—a one-sword kill.

Wang Gang and Murong Xue were astounded.

What sort of freakish Class was this? He could kill a monster from thirty meters away! Even a Magician couldn’t attack from that far!

Jiang Chen drew his sword again.

Nine monsters died instantly.

Excited, Wang Gang asked, "Boss, are you really a Swordsman?"

"Of course," Jiang Chen affirmed.

"Then how do you have a magic shield?" Wang Gang pressed.

Jiang Chen explained, "I am a Mysterious Swordsman, a hidden specialization within the Swordsman Class."

Wang Gang scratched his head. A Mysterious Swordsman, a hidden specialization of the Swordsman Class? Does such a class even exist? Could it be a hidden class, not just an ordinary Swordsman?