Even boss-level monsters were instantaneously defeated by Lin. The examiners on-site recognized Lin's strength, noting that while the monsters they arranged were indeed weakened, they weren't supposed to be easily vanquished in an instant.
As Xia Xue dodged attacks from the Wolf Orc boss and counterattacked with her skills, and Wang Zihao engaged in a direct, blood-spattering melee combat, showcasing the Berserker's combative nature in full, only Zuo Mei managed a slightly better approach by circling the monster, applying various controls.
In contrast, none of the other candidates across different difficulties handled their battles like Lin, who simply commanded his skeleton warriors to swiftly end the fight without moving a muscle himself. "I reckon he could solo low-level dungeons," one observed. "More than that, he's qualified to solo dungeons below level 20, even at nightmare difficulty," another added, suspecting Lin's combat prowess was not fully tested yet. They anticipated the final fifth round might reveal his true capabilities, especially if he aimed for the provincial top scorer or even the national top scorer.
As the third round concluded rapidly within just 10 minutes, Xia Xue, Zuo Mei, and Wang Zihao each successfully defeated their opponent, securing 500 points. Some succeeded, others failed, and a portion of candidates were eliminated, either by giving up or being forcibly ended due to injuries. Despite their elimination, their achievements were commendable enough for entry into decent higher education institutions.
Only 120 individuals managed to advance past the third round. Lin topped the leaderboard with a total of 2105 points, followed by Zuo Mei, Xia Xue, and Wang Zihao. Lin noted Gao Yang's name among the ranks, holding a respectable sixty-seventh position, indicating Gao Yang's determination to enter Jiangning Academy.
The fourth round's increased difficulty and risk were announced, but no one chose to give up. A white light restored everyone to peak condition. This round involved facing 10 waves of monsters, totaling 100 creatures, with a boss leading the final wave. Each monster killed earned 10 points, with the potential to double the score to 2000 points if all were defeated.
Lin considered the challenge, realizing this round tested the ability to quickly clear monsters. The exam thoroughly examined the strengths and weaknesses of various professions. The examiners, particularly intrigued to see how Lin would manage, speculated about his performance. Ning Xuanfeng, who had remained silent, confidently stated Lin wouldn't be troubled by this round, a sentiment that surprised the others, reflecting his high expectations for Lin.