Chapter 02 Assessment

The room has once again returned to dimness

You...

Get up, you bastard

When someone has cultivated the Basic Combat Techniques to the tenth level, after an assessment by the academy, that individual will be granted approval to enter the Hall of Combat Gods at the Sky Knight Academy to seek advanced combat energy

This was a personal request made by Aaron to catch up with the esteemed Noah for worship. In response to such a sincere request, Noah agreed after pondering for a few seconds.

After a whole afternoon of exercise, Aaron, feeling completely exhausted, returned to his room. As soon as he entered, he saw Shali, who had just woken up naturally and was full of energy.

Did you notice? Indeed, I have learned advanced fighting energy. Noah seemed very pleased that Aaron noticed this, a charming smile appearing on his face, but what I have learned is one of the seven attributes of fighting energy, the Dawn Holy Light

Although not constipated, after Noah's intense training, Aaron felt more uncomfortable all over than he would have with constipation

As Aaron was about to reach April Lake, he saw a blonde woman standing by the lake, facing away from him.

The special training with the senior, the unrestrained behavior of Xia Li, and watching Xia Lan discipline her wayward brother

Yes, senior!

Although they are top-tier skills, very few people show interest in them

In response to Aaron's congratulations, Noah also smiled slightly and said, "Thank you"

At that moment, Aaron recalled that when he had asked Noah for help, she had indeed agreed, but she had mentioned that she would conduct assessments from time to time to see if the special training would yield results

This specialized training has been ongoing for nearly a week, and Aaron has naturally gained significant benefits from it

"Senior, are you going to kill me?" After slowly standing up, Aaron's heart was still pounding violently.

"Senior, do you think our assessment is also a jungle encounter?" Aaron asked

Aaron sighed and said with frustration, "I feel that the gap between me and my seniors is growing wider now."

The fluctuating sword light, imbued with a chilling aura, seemed to have pierced through Aaron's brow.

Suddenly, a cross appeared on Aaron's forehead

Having enthusiasm is certainly commendable, but if one has overly high expectations, it is possible that disappointment may follow

The answer is quite simple; since it is a supreme skill, the conditions for cultivation are naturally very stringent. Unless one considers oneself to be exceptionally gifted, one should not harbor any thoughts of acquiring it through books.

Not clear. Noah shook his head slightly, "The assessment methods of the academy are renewed every year, and it is rare to use the same assessment method for two consecutive years; the likelihood of this is very low"

"I... I apologize." Taking a few deep breaths to calm his rapid breathing, Aaron quickly explained, "Because Shali just fell asleep, I..."

However, during one lunch, Xia Li posed a question that caught his attention.

Then there is no time for frustration, let us engage in special training. Only those who look forward can have their own tomorrow, is that clear

Furthermore, those who fail will be expelled from the academy without exception

On a certain day, one month before the founding festival, the college suddenly announced that it would assess the knowledge students had acquired over the past six months

In the entire Sky Knight Academy, with nearly 300,000 students, only a mere four are cultivating this top-tier fighting energy, among whom is Noah, whom Aaron has just learned about.

About the same

Senior Noah has also conducted assessments, right? What were those assessments like at that time

His goal is Lake April, the promised land of Senior Noah

However, Aaron suddenly recalled the white light that had been flowing on the cross sword's blade earlier, "Senior, why is the color of your fighting spirit still white? Haven't you already learned advanced fighting spirit?"

To this day, this tradition has obstructed the paths of many, expelling groups of students who are either disinterested in learning or lack focus from this imposing institution

"Fool!" Noah suddenly struck his forehead hard and reprimanded, "How could you so easily lose confidence? What kind of mindset did you come here with? Do you think what I said about wanting to become an outstanding knight is just a joke?"

The assessment at that time was an encounter battle, a jungle encounter battle

After waking up, Aaron sat cross-legged on the bed and began his years of consistent cultivation of internal energy.

At noon, after Xia Li had fallen into a deep sleep on the bed, Aaron quietly got off the bed and stealthily left the room

Xialan also chimed in, "Indeed, I still remember the experience I had with the Noah group; it was extremely dangerous. We were almost deemed to have failed.

The sound is too low, I cannot hear it

On the morning of the second day, before dawn had broken, Aaron opened his eyes

Noah seemed not to have anticipated that Xia Li would suddenly pose such a question. After a brief moment of surprise, he began to think seriously and recall.

Of course, this does not include the Xiali, at least according to Aaron's perspective

Above all forms of fighting spirit, the Sky Knight Academy also possesses the seven major elemental fighting spirits, which transcend advanced fighting spirit and rank among the pinnacle of ultimate skills

"Not at all," Noah said confidently, "I have great confidence in my swordsmanship"

This is also one of the most important reasons why the youth of the empire come to this academy

From slow to fast, it took about a few minutes to complete a full circle around the body

The white light illuminated the dim room as if it were daytime, shining on Xia Li's face, causing him discomfort as he turned his head to the other side

Upon hearing this, Aaron also became interested, "Senior, was it really dangerous at that time?"

Xialan's demeanor is a clear indication of her guilt, and this can be confirmed with absolute certainty

Upon hearing Noah's words, Aaron could only nod in agreement. The senior had never lied to him, and since she said so, it was clear that she had great confidence in her swordsmanship

"Senior, Senior Noah!" Aaron immediately exclaimed in dissatisfaction, "I was almost killed just now"

After resting for about ten minutes, Aaron and Shali felt much better and attended the afternoon practical class together. As a result, when they returned in the evening, they fell asleep immediately.

... ...

In the blink of an eye, Aaron has been at the Sky Knight Academy for nearly half a year, and the day of the founding festival is drawing ever closer

Fearing that Senior Noah would become anxious, Aaron ran at full speed towards April Lake.

Time swiftly passes in such days as these

It seems that the situation at that time indeed had many hidden complexities

Although he did not use any fighting spirit, with the swordsmanship of a formal knight of Noah, he still left Aaron in a flustered state, unable to defend himself properly. In just the blink of an eye, several slashes had already been made on his clothing.

Of course, it is not a date, but rather special training

No, a short break will suffice

With a muffled sound of impact, the white cocoon suddenly shattered, transforming into white stardust that slowly vanished into the air

After a moment, Aaron opened his eyes. The sun outside suddenly rose, and the first ray of sunlight broke through the window, flooding the room and dispelling the darkness

Hmm! Noah nodded and said, "At that time, the only one fighting alongside me was Shalan. Our luck was quite poor, as we encountered the strongest group at that time. If it weren't for Shalan's cleverness, we would have likely been eliminated."

The founding festival is the most important day of the Sky Knights Academy, held annually.

"Dawn's Holy Light, that is the pinnacle of martial energy mastery." Aaron exclaimed in surprise, his mouth agape as he looked at Noah in disbelief. Once he regained his composure, he quickly said, "Senior, congratulations, congratulations"

Seeing Aaron in such a pitiful state, a cold light flashed in Noah's eyes. The myriad sword shadows instantly converged, the sword tip drooped, and a mass of white light flowed over the blade like mercury.

"Hmm, very good," Noah nodded in satisfaction and waved the cross sword in his hand. "Let us continue the duel we were just having."

He himself seems to have a great interest in this assessment, to the extent that he counts the days on his fingers, eagerly wishing for the assessment to begin immediately

Only by starting from a higher point than others, combined with one's own efforts, can one possibly surpass others by a wide margin and achieve better results

Crisis? Xia Li seemed to doubt this, turning to her sister Xia Lan, "I said, elder sister, you wouldn't have delayed Senior Noah's retreat, which is why we are facing such a crisis"

Conversely, every knight who has successfully cultivated these top-tier fighting energies, as long as they do not perish, will undoubtedly achieve greater accomplishments in the future

Five minutes later, the spirited Xia Li appeared before Aaron, "Alright, let's go."

It is a senior ! ! !

"It is! It is! It is!" Without feeling any pain, Xia Li stood up from the ground, yawning lazily as she walked outside, "Wait for me for five minutes"

This situation only arises when the basic combat techniques have been cultivated to the sixth level or above

Rather, this is entirely the life that Aaron yearns for

Suddenly, the entire academy was in an uproar

Aaron really wanted to say this to him, but looking at the eagerly anticipating Xia Li, he ultimately said nothing

Upon witnessing such a scene, Aaron was immediately taken aback. He was just about to say something when, in the next moment, Noah's cross sword struck forward like a bolt of lightning, almost instantly piercing Aaron's brow.

You went to the restroom, why does your face look as if you are suffering from constipation

He was combing his long, jet-black hair in front of the mirror on the wall. Upon seeing Aaron enter, he exclaimed in surprise, "Where have you been? I woke up and couldn't find anyone."

April Lake is an artificial lake located in a remote area of the Sky Knight Academy, characterized by its serene scenery. Due to its seclusion, Noah waits there for Aaron every noon.

The exchange of words was futile; draw your sword! Without room for debate, Noah swiftly drew the cross sword from his waist and executed three consecutive strikes towards Aaron's shoulder, waist, and neck.

Gently closing the door behind him, Aaron immediately breathed a sigh of relief and quickly walked outside

At a critical moment, Aaron's upper body suddenly vanished into thin air. Noah thrust his sword into the void, and a stream of sword energy shot out, piercing a large tree behind Aaron.

Xiali mumbled vaguely, "Five more minutes of sleep."

The eighth level of the Basic Combat Techniques. Aaron murmured softly, "Senior, I have come a step closer to you."

It now appears that she did that on purpose just now

The white aura began to gather from various corners of Aaron's body, following a specific path, and then slowly started to circulate as his uneven breaths continued.

Of course not. Being looked down upon like this, Aaron immediately retorted, "I am very serious; becoming an outstanding knight is my lifelong dream"

Noah heard the call, turned his body, and sternly reprimanded, "Too slow!"

This day has truly been exhausting

Aaron was taken aback, retreating a few steps in a flustered manner to evade Noah's attack, "Senior, I..."

The six months of interaction have allowed everyone to gain a profound understanding of one another

The day before the assessment, the college announced the content of the examination

Aaron, feeling helpless, returned to the room after washing up and once again nudged Xia Li awake, "Five minutes are up, Xia Li."

Getting out of bed, Aaron woke up Shari, "Get up, the sun is already out"

Therefore, many people are apprehensive about this tradition

Noah seemed determined not to give Aaron any chance to defend himself. The cross sword accelerated once more, slashing, thrusting, chopping, slicing, and stabbing, as the cross sword in his hand danced into a swirl of silver light, enveloping Aaron within it

Aaron lifted his leg and kicked Xiaoli directly off the bed. "If you don't get up now, you'll be late. You wouldn't want to be late, would you?"

"Senior, Senior Noah." Upon seeing Noah, Aaron exclaimed excitedly

Eating, attending classes, special training, practical exercises, sleeping—this is Aaron's day. Although every day is a repetition of the same routine, Aaron does not feel monotonous at all. On the contrary, he truly enjoys this kind of life.

Although there was no specific account of what happened at that time, Aaron could clearly see a hint of tension and relief on Noah's face, indicating that the situation was indeed very critical.

From the outside, one would see a faint white light emanating from Aaron's body. As the fighting energy swirled, the white light grew stronger and stronger... After a long while, Aaron was completely enveloped in a layer of white light cocoon.

Xialan's face suddenly flushed red, and she tried to cover it up by saying: "What... what are you talking about? Am I really that kind of person? How could I possibly hold you back? Don't you think so, Noah? Ha, haha, hahahaha..."

With a dazed expression, Xia Li slightly raised her head to glance outside the window, then fell back down with a thud, saying, "Five more minutes of sleep."

Aaron feels fulfilled every day and senses that he is making progress each day

I just stepped out for a moment," Aaron replied with a grin

Aaron wakes up at this time every day, a habit that has become almost instinctual after more than a decade of accumulation

Jungle Encounter Battle

The practical class in the afternoon is about to begin. Do I need to request leave from you

It is unclear how much time has passed, but suddenly the white cocoon began to expand violently, almost in the blink of an eye enveloping the entire bed beneath Aaron.

Before the founding festival, conducting assessments for the students is also a long-standing tradition

As it is the most renowned academy of the empire, the advanced fighting energy within the Arena of the Sky Knights Academy is a rare and highly advanced form of fighting energy that is seldom found outside, with each volume being invaluable and beyond monetary measure

Noah pretended not to hear Aaron's complaints and exclaimed, "That dodge just now was quite impressive. The special training has indeed had a significant effect"

Watching Shalan's awkward laughter, her gaze drifting here and there, Aaron couldn't help but shake his head

Aaron, whose body was bent at a one hundred eighty degree angle, gasped in shock upon seeing the large tree pierced by the sword energy