76 Strength Tes (2/2)
”Very good! I announce, the first part of the Promotion Tests, shall begin now!” Carl smacked his cane on the tiled floor and instantly, a tall pillar emerged from the ground
This pillar is made out of Sea Tempered Steel, an incredible metal that boasts toughness and durability. The surface of pillar was smooth to touch and glimmered with faint traces of blue sheen. At the bottom of the pillar, there is a sandbag attached to it and a small pendulum on top. There were also some dimmed round gems that are attached to the sides of pillar that goes all the way to the top of the pillar.
”This is the Strength Measuring Pillar, you each take turns hitting that sandbag, you may use weapons to do so. Once your attack connects, the pendulum will rise and each time it pass one of those round gems, they will lit up. Each of those gems represents 1000 units of strength. Your task is to light up at least 5 of them to pass. You can decided who goes first.”
Strength measurement by units had been staple since the old days. 1 unit of strength is equivalent to that of a mortal baby. A regular 20-year old male had the strength equal to at least 50-60 units, 70-80 units if they are physically inclined.
Only by pursuing Knighthood would they be able to raise their strength to an incredible degree since it's not possible for a regular mortal to possess a strength that surpassed 300 units.
As Carl provided them with instructions, the crew looked to each other and smiled. Just like what he said earlier, the tests were straight forward enough. Now they only have to decide on who will go first.
”Rock-paper-scissors?” Paul asked. The rest shrugged and decided why not?
After some multiple rounds, the order was then decided. The firsts one to go was Anne, followed by Mark, Ellen, Paul, Luna and finally Raven. Needless to say, the crowd was baffled by their methods but remembered that they're still kids so it was acceptable.
As soon as Anne stepped out, she heard wild cheers behind her that made her blush from embarassment.
”You got this Lady Anne!”
”Lady Anne we're rooting for you!”
”Show them what you're made of Lady Anne!”
Anne didn't even want to turn around to look at them, she could already tell that they were waving their fans furiously while amplifying their voice as loud as they could. It wasn't like Anne hated all of this truly, but it's just too unnecessary and so extra.
Anne inhaled sharply and erased the distractions on her head. A glint of fierce determination flashed on her eyes. She took out her bow from her spatial ring and stretched it greatly while aiming at the sandbag. Find authorized novels in Webnovel，faster updates, better experience，Please clickfor visiting.
At the audience's side, precisely where Anne's relatives are, surprised gasps could be heard from them. A woman leaned in closer to a strict looking man who was watching intently at what's happening below.
”Honey look! She took out a bow! She must be practicing her archery all this time! Our daughter is such a genius!”
The man gently sighed as he heard the hushed squeals of his wife. ”I know, I know. Pay attention below Emma.” Clyde, Anne's father stressed at her.
Still, this whole event truly shocked them. Not to mention the promotional tests even the fact that her daughter's cultivation had risen so fast was hidden from them. It had been some mere months that they didn't have any contact with each other and now this? How could he not feel shocked? Clyde worried about her daughters predicament, he feared that her cultivation rose to fast to the point of destroying her foundations. He wanted to warn her to not rush but she was already at this stage so he can't do much.
”M'kay…” Emma giggled like a kid and watched intently below.
It was then that a swirl of energy manifested at Anne's fingertip which made her parents stand up in shock. The energy was incredibly dense that it looked no different from a crystal arrow. The amount of time she had taken to produce such quality of arrow was fast too! Even Carl who had witnessed many students take promotional exams, can't help but to widen his eyes in surprise. It didn't took long enough for Anne to mutter:
”Fatal Shot!”