Chapter 2254 Final Exam

Chapter 2254 Final Exam

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In the final month leading up to the exam, the atmosphere within the academy grew increasingly charged. Every acolyte from the 120 halls felt the pressure mounting, particularly the third years who were facing their final exam before graduation. The stakes were higher than ever, and the academy buzzed with a mixture of anxiety and determination.

Emery, fully aware of the gravity of the situation, intensified his efforts. He provided personal coaching to each of his students, tailoring his guidance to their individual strengths and weaknesses. Weekly evaluations became a cornerstone of his training regimen, ensuring that every acolyte in Hall 60 was progressing steadily. His dedication did not go unnoticed; the acolytes pushed themselves to their limits, driven by his encouragement and the looming challenge ahead.

Finally, the day of reckoning arrived. Emery stood before his students, a commanding presence that filled them with both confidence and resolve. His eyes swept over the group, taking in the faces of those who had trained under him, each one a testament to their hard work and perseverance.

"Don't leave room for regret. Do your very best!" he urged them, his voice firm and supportive.

"Yes, Master!" the acolytes responded in unison, their voices echoing with determination.

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The final exam began much like the mid-exam and previous years, with personal examinations determining the rankings of each acolyte. However, this time, there were notable changes—there were no preliminary rounds for first-year students and no Rookie of the Year event. This exam was focused entirely on the unranked acolytes, those who had yet to earn any insignia from the last exam.

For Hall 60, this included nearly everyone, except for a few who had already distinguished themselves: Kat and Blaine with their bronze insignias, Damo with his silver, and Dillion, who held a prestigious top 100 gold ranking.

The Deputy Headmaster, Grand Magus Aurora, took her place to officially open the exam. Her presence in the virtual hall was commanding, and the gravity of the situation was felt by all 2,800 acolytes gathered, each one vying for a chance to advance.

"Let the exam begin!" her voice rang out, setting the stage for the intense competition ahead.

With the command given, the virtual tournaments commenced, spanning over four intense days. Each acolyte was scheduled to fight twice a day. The system was unforgiving; only those who secured two victories in the first two days would move on to the third and fourth days of the competition. From there, the top five hundred would be selected by the system, marking them as the best of the unranked participants.

Among the remaining Hall 60 acolytes, the results were mixed. Kat and KingRig each managed to clinch one victory, but it wasn't enough to advance them further.

Kat, a third-year acolyte, knew this was her last chance to break into the top 100. The realization hit her hard, but she kept her composure, offering her support to her fellow acolyte.

Ha Ron extensive experience and mastery of Khaos made him a formidable fighter, and even though he had only formed six pillars as a rank 9 acolyte, he demonstrated the capability to challenge peak rank 9 geniuses. Unfortunately, he fell short, losing two out of four matches and thus missing the chance to advance to the final stage.

"You must succeed, Damo! You must!" Kat shouted, her voice filled with hope and encouragement as she wished Damo the best.

Damo, the young monk, had made significant progress over the past five months. He had honed his skills and learned new formation techniques. His peak rank 9 abilities, combined with his martial arts prowess, allowed him to secure three victories. This performance earned him a coveted spot in the final stage of the competition, where he would face the best of the best in a bid to secure his place among the top contenders.

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The final stage was reserved for the elite—the top 100 silver insignia holders and the top 100 gold rank acolytes. These acolytes had demonstrated their skill and resilience throughout the competition, and now they were set to face off to determine the ultimate rankings.

In the days leading up to the final stage, Emery, Klea, and Ashaka dedicated their efforts to preparing the two.

Dillion, knew this was his last chance, hence he decided to let go of his limits and achieved a breakthrough, manifesting his ninth gravity pillar and reaching the peak of the rank 9 realm. This advancement provided him with a substantial edge going into the final battles.

"I am ready!" Dillion declared, his confidence bolstered by his newfound strength.

The final day arrived, and the arena was abuzz with anticipation and tension. With the prestigious academy rankings on the line, the atmosphere was electric. Emery watched intently from the sidelines as Damo and Dillion prepared to face their formidable opponents.

On the opposite side of the arena, Lucius stood alongside six acolytes, including the top 5 and Emery; 's own daughter Shinta. The stage was set for a high-stakes and climactic showdown, with every participant ready to demonstrate their prowess.