Chapter 5: A Spark of Destiny
by xennovelHuh!?
Not dead!?
On the dais, Liao Tian paused briefly as he stared at the burst of white light, unable to immediately determine its level.
Moreover, the glow continued to intensify.
Normally, a test lasts only a few seconds—even a B-level talent would yield a result within three seconds.
In that instant, a wave of astonishment washed over him.
Could this kid really possess an advanced talent!?
The next moment, under countless eyes, the enormous diamond-shaped crystal showed no sign of slowing down, as if the expected test rank had been swallowed whole.
The light surged, and the ever-brightening crystal radiated its brilliance across the entire square like a burst of stars.
Meanwhile, in Yenir’s ears, a series of cold alert tones updated at breakneck speed.
“Testing aptitude! Current level: C!”
“Testing aptitude! Current level: B!”
“Testing aptitude! Current level: A!”
Brighter! Even brighter!
Within just two seconds, the vast square was stunned as everyone gaped at the flashing crystal, their minds momentarily shutting down.
They had never seen a test where the crystal remained lit so long—no B-level could manage that!
Even the hybrid descendant, who had been waiting for the show, stood agape, his eyes stinging as he avoided looking directly at Yenir on stage.
“What kind of talent does he have!?”
“Why hasn’t it ended yet!?”
“White light!? What is this white light!?”
“Oh my goodness, could the kid be A-level!? Why no result yet!?”
On the dais, Liao Tian fixed his gaze on the crystal as its brightness kept climbing. With a surge of mental energy, he bridged a hundred meters to get a closer look.
What on earth is happening!?
Unlike the confused trainees who couldn’t grasp the meaning of this radiance, he knew that such a brilliant light only appeared with talents of at least B-level!
No one could imagine just how intense his shock was.
To him, the unremarkable Yenir was as insignificant as an ant, yet in that flash of light he struck him like a bolt out of the blue.
This… impossible!?
That kid is clearly just an ordinary person with no trace of an awakened lineage!
With his heart in turmoil, he stared at Yenir’s receding back in disbelief, as if caught in a hallucination.
An ordinary mortal yet seemingly endowed with at least an A-level talent!? Such odds might occur once in millions!
Moreover…
A sudden heaviness gripped him, and Liao Tian’s rapid breathing betrayed his reluctance to ponder further.
The radiant intensity only kept growing, almost like the sun itself, illuminating the entire square.
This meant that Yenir very likely possessed the legendary talent!
At the same time, two pure-blood high-ranking officials, who had once pitied Yenir, now rose with shocked expressions, their eyes fixed on his profile.
Their feelings were not just of shock but also of excitement—more so than Liao Tian’s.
It had been ages since a pure-blood produced an advanced talent!
Yenir’s emergence was nothing short of a monumental surprise!
Could it really be A-level?
No sooner had that doubt arisen…
On the fiercely glowing Test Crystal, the light signifying an A-level suddenly blazed—and that dazzling white light showed no sign of ceasing.
As if reaching a sudden conclusion, the three exchanged astonished glances.
Even an A-level wouldn’t stop here…
Could it be even higher?!
Amid this dramatic turn, the high-ranking officials of the Safe Zone at the Testing Plaza grew suddenly tense.
They never imagined that the seemingly indifferent Yenir could push past A-level—and that the super talent they’d long sought might reside in a commoner accused of a grave crime!
As the light hinted at surpassing A-level, the two pure-blood officials took a deep breath before rapidly shouting orders to the guards:
“All hands, alert!”
“Around the Testing Plaza! All units, enter combat readiness! Full alert, everyone!”
Judging by this light, it was most likely S-level!
If it is S-level…
Then it’s as if facing an invincible enemy!
Their eyes burned with tension. Knowing that the test must never be disrupted, they grew anxious that someone might actually break it amidst Yenir’s extraordinary display.
Meanwhile, Liao Tian—who had earlier warned that Yenir would be punished regardless of his level—now refused to mention the matter further.
A suspected S-level talent… only a madman would fuss over someone challenging the Testing Plaza over such trifles!
Fixated on the Test Crystal, he, who had long agonized over not finding a candidate to report to the higher-ups, now felt as if he’d hit the jackpot!
At that moment, all he could do was seethe at the low quality of the Test Crystal in the square!
With such an ordinary Test Crystal, only repeated tests can yield a true result for talents above A-level!
After issuing the alert, the most enthusiastic Safe Zone official charged straight to Yenir’s side, determined to protect him himself.
Suppressing his excitement, he controlled his own aura, afraid that any disturbance might affect the boy.
Watching the back of the figure clad in a black combat uniform, he couldn’t help but silently cheer within.
Charge! Get even stronger! It must be S-level talent!
No wonder he was so fired up.
In over seventy years since the apocalypse, any S-level talent was regarded as a treasure!
If all goes well, an S-level talent almost always reaches Tier 3!
Every Tier 3 cultivator was a paramount force in their Safe Zone, tasked with guarding their realm. In the Tianfeng Security Zone, home to millions, there was only one commander at Tier 3!
Don’t be fooled: although Yenir now only shows potential for S-level, once confirmed, this ordinary youth would be on par with a super powerhouse—a future commander!
Such an electrifying event hadn’t happened in the Tianfeng Security Zone in ages.
Perhaps today, they would witness a miracle!
A flurry of footsteps heralded the arrival of the alert units, which swiftly enveloped the square. Helicopters roared above, with over ten taking off in rapid succession. Moreover, alarm orders cascaded to the Awakener Legion beyond the plaza.
During Yenir’s continuous test, the entire Tianfeng Security Zone seemed to respond as one.
…
“Still… intensifying…”
Standing before the Test Crystal, Yenir closed his eyes in calm determination. Through his eyelids, he could almost feel the crystal’s light on the verge of exploding.
He wasn’t at all surprised by the crowd’s astonishment at his talent.
In his previous life, during his first test, the entire Capital Military District had reacted the same way—with countless high-ranking officials and powerhouses stunned!
He was now only suspected to be S-level, and once his true talent emerged, he was sure the entire Tianfeng Security Zone would finally take notice…
He, Yenir…
What on earth does it all mean!!