Chapter 151: Entrance Exam

Chapter 151: Entrance Test

On this day, Lin Xing arrived early at the Half-Moon Academy's testing area for applicants.

As soon as he arrived, Lin Xing was startled by the scene before him—the square was packed with people, creating a noisy and chaotic atmosphere.

After waiting for a short while, several teachers from the Half-Moon Academy walked over from the other side. Once the teachers arrived, the crowd in the square gradually quieted down, waiting for the teachers to speak. A middle-aged teacher spoke loudly, "For the upcoming test, mages will go to the room on the left, and swordsmen will go to the room on the right for testing. Now, let's begin entering." With that, he led the way into the room on the left.

Under the guidance and management of the teachers, everyone in the square entered the hall of their respective rooms in an orderly manner.

The spacious hall had a polished marble floor and a huge crystal chandelier hanging from the ceiling. Even with hundreds of people inside, it didn't feel crowded at all.

At the very front of the hall, a row of chairs was set up, with some teachers seated on them.

In the very center was the testing area.

The middle-aged teacher announced with a clear and cheerful voice, "The testing area is in the center. Applicants, come forward one by one, bring your identification documents, and line up to wait for your turn.

"Others are not allowed to enter the central circle. Parents and relatives, please stand to the side. Do not disturb the test-takers."

Thus, the applicants lined up, some older, some younger. Lin Xing also took his crystal card and joined the middle of the line.

"First one."

The middle-aged teacher pointed at the crystal ball and said, "First, place your hand on the crystal ball to test your elemental affinity."

The first applicant was a youth about the same age as Lin Xing. Nervously, the youth placed his right hand on the crystal ball, which immediately emitted a faint, hazy red glow. The middle-aged teacher glanced at the crystal card in his hand and said indifferently, "Age 15, elemental affinity: fire, medium level. Barely qualified to learn magic.

"Next, step into the magic circle to test your spiritual power," the middle-aged teacher said indifferently.

"Take a deep breath, stand straight, and try to hold out as long as possible. Whatever you do, don't collapse," the middle-aged teacher's voice remained indifferent. The youth nodded and stepped into the hexagonal magic circle. The middle-aged teacher then exchanged a glance with an elderly man nearby, who stepped forward and approached the youth. "I'm about to begin, young man. Try to hold out as long as you can," the elderly man said. The youth nodded nervously, unsure of what the elderly man was about to do.

Suddenly, a wave of spiritual power rippled through the space around the youth, who immediately felt the pressure bearing down on him.

In an instant, sweat began to bead on the youth's forehead, dripping down steadily. Before long, the youth showed signs of exhaustion and collapsed.

The magic circle deactivated, and the youth walked out dejectedly.

Suddenly, like the sun, the entire crystal ball shone brilliantly, emitting a dazzling golden light that forced everyone around to squint. *Oh no*, Lin Xing realized, he had shown too much. But since it had already happened, he might as well make a strong impression.

As the dazzling light filled the area, the surroundings fell into a stunned silence, with everyone staring blankly at Lin Xing.

The middle-aged teacher's eyes lit up as he looked at the crystal card in his hand. Lone Star, age 15...

"Thunder Magic elemental affinity: extremely high!" The middle-aged teacher's indifferent expression finally changed, and he spoke kindly to Lin Xing, "Lin Xing, now, please go test your spiritual power." Lin Xing nodded and stepped into the magic circle.

After the elderly man confirmed Lin Xing was ready, he directed his spiritual power to press down on Lin Xing.

Immediately, Lin Xing felt an overwhelming wave of spiritual power bearing down on him. Lin Xing focused his mind and withdrew most of his spiritual power. His spiritual power was already quite strong. If he were to resist, simply releasing his spiritual power would injure the elderly man. But this was a test, not a confrontation.

Lin Xing withdrew most of his spiritual power, leaving only a small portion to resist the pressure from the elderly man. At the same time, he put on a tense expression, as if struggling with great effort. *This is really weak*, Lin Xing thought to himself as he easily resisted the pressure. However, he noticed the elderly man's spiritual power was gradually intensifying, and with only a small portion of his own spiritual power, Lin Xing began to feel the strain.

But Lin Xing didn't want to reveal his true strength, so he continued to resist with that small portion of spiritual power. However, he gradually felt the pressure increasing, and his body grew heavier.

Lin Xing's breathing became labored, and sweat broke out on his forehead. This time, it wasn't an act—he was genuinely feeling the pressure from the elderly man's spiritual power.

Still, Lin Xing gritted his teeth and held on, refusing to collapse.

Time passed slowly, and Lin Xing held out for quite a while.

The onlookers below began to murmur among themselves. They all knew that anyone who could hold out for this long must have exceptionally strong spiritual power. Combined with his extremely high Thunder elemental affinity, this person was bound to become a powerful mage in the future!

"Who is this youth? Which family is he from? How can his spiritual power be so formidable?" The people below gestured toward him while whispering. A noble suddenly spoke up, "I think I saw him come alone, without even a servant." Another noble added, "So he might not belong to any family?" If he could recruit this youth to his family, he believed that given time, his family would gain a powerful asset.

Even if he couldn't persuade the youth to join his family, simply befriending him would mean gaining a powerful ally.

After what felt like a long time, just as Lin Xing was about to give in and strengthen his spiritual power, the elderly man withdrew his pressure. Looking at Lin Xing, the elderly man smiled slightly and said, "Spiritual power: relatively strong. Qualified to become a mage. Young man, work hard in the future. Your potential is limitless."

Lin Xing nodded at the elderly man in gratitude.

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Lin Xing walked out of the magic circle, his face pale, and headed toward the seated teachers.