Zhang Xinlan didn't wait for a number to appear on the screen before leaving. She was well aware of the force behind her punch. It could at least reach the level of the Four Veins Ninth Layer. If selection was based purely on Attack Power, she had undoubtedly passed.
Although Zhang Xinlan was gone, the few wisps of Divine Sense left behind in the Boundary Stone Space were utterly shocked. It was the first time they had ever seen someone throw such a casual punch, yet possess such immense Attack Power.
The most terrifying part was that she had actually detected their Divine Senses. Normally, one had to be in a higher Power Realm to perceive another's Divine Sense. Furthermore, Divine Sense was an ethereal thing, difficult to detect even for those at a higher Realm.
Yet this woman had detected them the moment she entered the Boundary Stone Space. This fact alone showed that she was highly unusual. That, combined with her far-from-simple punch, inevitably captured the attention of the masters behind these wisps of Divine Sense.
"Who is this girl? Her Power Realm seems to be only Late Three Veins, yet her Attack Power is at the level of Late Four Veins. How is that possible!" one of them said.
"Truly remarkable! She's exactly the kind of talent the Imperial City Academy needs most right now. I'll find out her name later. I've taken a liking to this student; I could personally guide her Cultivation," said another.
"She hasn't even been admitted to the academy, and you're already trying to claim her as your disciple. This woman is extraordinary, but have you considered that she might be hiding her true strength? There are plenty of Martial Artists in the Four Vein Realm, after all. It wouldn't be strange for one to conceal their power to appear as if they're in the Three Vein Realm. We can't be fooled by a facade," said a third.
"Alright, that's enough! Let's not discuss it further. Our job is to observe the candidates' performance, not to speculate about their identities. There are still many more candidates to enter the Boundary Stone. Now, let's see how this young man does. I have a feeling there's something special about this kid, too!" a final voice added.
The "kid" they were speaking of was, of course, Ye Tian. After Zhang Xinlan reappeared on the platform, one of the instructors in charge of recruitment announced, "Attack Power: six thousand three hundred! A very impressive score! You have a good chance of being accepted into the academy!"
Everyone found this number unbelievable. Zhang Xinlan looked like a delicate girl who couldn't withstand a gust of wind, and she was stunningly beautiful. It was impossible to imagine that such a seemingly frail woman could possess such formidable Attack Power.
Zhang Xinlan herself had little reaction to the score. 'That was just a casual punch. If I had used my full strength, I wonder if it would have been enough to shock the academy's dean into appearing personally. That would require an Attack Power of at least ten thousand, or even tens of thousands.'
"Ye Tian, it's your turn," Zhang Xinlan said. "There are a few people watching from inside that Boundary Stone Space. They're probably observing the attack methods of everyone who enters, maybe to decide on the spot whether they can become a student. You can just ignore them."
Ye Tian just smiled faintly, stepped onto the platform, and quickly entered the Boundary Stone Space. Inside, he naturally saw the screen they had spoken of.
Ye Tian didn't attack the screen immediately. Instead, he carefully scanned his surroundings. 'Xinlan said there were several wisps of Divine Sense watching in here, but I didn't notice anything when I came in. It's strange... I don't understand how she found them.'
He decided to extend his own Divine Sense and scan the area. At first, there was nothing. But then, he did indeed sense four presences within the Boundary Stone Space. They weren't weak, but they were significantly weaker than his own Divine Sense. He wasn't sure why that was.
"What powerful Divine Sense! How can this boy possess a Divine Sense that strong? Am I sensing things?" one of the observers said aloud.
"You're not mistaken. I felt it too. His Power Realm is still Late Three Veins, but the Energy of his Divine Sense is at least at the Late Five Veins level, maybe even comparable to an expert in the Six Vein Realm. This is truly incredible... this boy is no simple character!" said another.
"Let's just see what his Attack Power is like! If talent like this enters the Imperial City Academy, he's guaranteed to become a supreme powerhouse in the future. I never expected two such fascinating candidates to appear today. We've never seen anything like this in all our years of recruitment," said a third.
Of course, Ye Tian had no idea what these individuals were discussing. After a brief scan, he withdrew his Divine Sense and walked up to the screen. For a moment, he was unsure which Martial Skill to use.
After a moment's thought, he made up his mind. Thunderbolt Fist was the Fist Technique he was most familiar with from his training in Lisha City. It was also the most basic one, but its power was still incredibly ferocious. He decided he would use Thunderbolt Fist for his attack.
The Immortal Power within him began to circulate rapidly. Taking a deep breath, he threw a swift punch. An arc of lightning erupted from his fist and slammed into the screen.
The immense rebounding force instantly sent him staggering back several steps before he regained his footing. Ye Tian was quite satisfied with the blow. He had used about eighty percent of his strength. 'I originally planned on using only sixty or seventy percent, but Thunderbolt Fist is such a low-grade technique. Practically everyone knows it.'
'It would be a problem if I couldn't pass, so I increased the force of the attack. Of course, I didn't use my full power, otherwise I would reveal my true strength. Still, this was quite good.'
At that moment, the entire Boundary Stone Space began to tremble violently. The deafening sound of the fist striking the screen echoed throughout the space.
"Did you guys see what Fist Technique he just used? My eyes aren't playing tricks on me, are they!" one of the observers inside the Boundary Stone Space couldn't help but exclaim.
"I saw it. It's Thunderbolt Fist, the most basic, simplest Fist Technique! But in that boy's hands, it seemed incredibly potent. The Attack Power behind that punch was immense. Even if you or I were to use Thunderbolt Fist, our Attack Power wouldn't be much higher," another replied.
"To think the Attack Power of a Thunderbolt Fist could reach such a level... it's a real eye-opener! I like this kid. Don't any of you try to compete with me for him. I've decided I'm going to teach him personally!" someone else declared.
"You're certainly eager for talent. You want to teach him? As if the rest of us don't! We'll compete for him fairly when the time comes. Whoever becomes his mentor will just have to depend on luck. For the academy to be able to recruit talents like that young woman and this boy is already a great boon," the fourth person said.
Just like Zhang Xinlan, Ye Tian also left the Boundary Stone Space immediately after throwing a single punch. He was very confident in its Attack Power. 'There's no need to use all three chances.'
Just as with Zhang Xinlan, shortly after he reappeared on the platform, an instructor announced, "Attack Power: six thousand, three hundred and seven! An exceptionally high score! You definitely have a chance to enter the Imperial City Academy!"
Ye Tian's score naturally drew the envy of countless onlookers. It also let everyone know that he was no pushover. He ignored the stares filled with envy and jealousy, walking briskly over to Zhang Xinlan.
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