Full-Time Magister: The Strongest Summoned Beast is Actually Myself

Chapter 54, Main Campus Assessment
During this period, Chen Hao worked hard, completed tasks, and resold loot. He even sold off his original undead artifacts, finally filling his account to around 50 million.

However, there are also countless other expenses – his beast is about to advance, his light magic is nearing a breakthrough, he needs to prepare his spirit seed, and he is in dire need of various magical artifacts. Even the equipment he is wearing is no longer up to his current combat power requirements and urgently needs to be upgraded.

The speed at which he earns money can never keep up with the demand for spending it. He can only turn his attention to the upcoming assessment at the main campus.

It is said that the person who ranks first in the assessment will receive the right to cultivate in the Three-Step Tower for a full seven days.

"Breakthrough in light-elemental magic, advancement of the bull and horse beasts... all depend on this." He secretly calculated in his heart.

As for the bull and horse beasts, Chen Hao only prepared a bottle of beast-refining blood as support—it was a reward from the opening beast-fighting tournament, which he had kept until now.

He never easily invests too many resources in summoned beasts. Bringing it into the Three-Step Tower and bestowing upon it a bottle of Beast Refining Blood is already the ultimate care he can give.

Its success or failure thereafter depends entirely on its own destiny.

The fate of demons is never decided by their masters, but rather determined by their own struggles.

……

The day has finally arrived.

Whole school meeting.

All the students of Mingzhu Academy's Qing Campus gathered in the square. More than 10,000 people lined up neatly, stretching as far as the eye could see. Yet, the air was filled with a suffocating heaviness, as if an invisible lead curtain had been pressed down from the sky.

On the high platform, Dean Xiao walked out slowly, dressed in formal attire, his gaze calm and composed. However, that calmness sent chills down one's spine, like the deathly silence before a storm.

"You are geniuses from all over the country, the elite of the elite." He spoke slowly, his voice not loud, but each word as clear as a bell.

Like a torrent, it poured into the ears of every student, “But I must remind you—the Green Campus is merely the final stop of your youthful cultivation, a small warm pool before you step into the real world of magic.”

"The road ahead will be no gentle. You will face torrents, waterfalls, abysses, and wild beasts, and the world will not give you a second glance."

"You've suffered so much injustice and hardship, just swallow it all yourselves." He paused, his eyes suddenly sharpening like knives. "Because—no one will sympathize with the weak."

The square was completely silent.

The next moment, the tone shifted abruptly, like a bolt from the blue:

"I hereby declare: Anyone whose cultivation level has not reached the intermediate mage level is not qualified to participate in this main campus assessment."

"And freshmen, you only have three years left to spend at the Qing Campus."

"You can still enjoy the university's resources and participate in courses and training during these three years. However, if you still cannot break through to the intermediate level within three years, please pack your bags and leave Pearl Academy forever."

"From that moment on, stop calling yourself Mingzhu's student."

The entire room fell silent instantly, as if even the sound of the wind had been silenced by this order.

Many of the beginner students were pale-faced; some gritted their teeth, some clenched their fists, and some even had reddened eyes. Most of these people were senior students who had thought they could continue to coast along for a while, but now they had been driven to the brink of despair.

"Don't you understand yet?" Dean Xiao's voice suddenly rose, "The weak are not worthy of being students of Mingzhu!"

"What you need to do now is not complain, not beg, but strive—strive, strive, and strive again! Strive to stand here with your backs straight next year!"

"Now, those who have not reached the intermediate level, please leave the plaza." Countless people stood there, pale-faced, as if their legs were made of lead. Even though they knew the dean was right, the difference between being a "chosen one" and an "unqualified one" was simply too cruel.

Several senior students silently turned and left, clearly having anticipated this. Some struggled for a long time before bowing their heads and leaving, while many more freshmen stood there, their eyes vacant, as if they were truly feeling the weight of reality for the first time.

The square, which had been packed with tens of thousands of people, was 80-90% empty within just a few minutes.

Those who remained were all at least intermediate-level mages, or outstanding individuals who had already taken a half-step towards the intermediate level.

Dean Xiao looked at the remaining thousand-plus people, then suddenly smiled, his expression returning to its kind and gentle demeanor.

"Congratulations to those who stayed—you are now officially qualified to go to the main campus!"

Some people in the crowd whispered among themselves:

"That's it? What about the assessment?"

"Yeah, why isn't there an assessment?"

"If there's no assessment, how can we determine the rankings? In the past, the top ten in the main campus assessments all received rewards, and the first place winner even got to enter the Three-Step Tower!"

……

The crowd began to murmur amongst themselves. Dean Xiao had anticipated this, and thus announced, "Assessment will certainly be conducted."

He paused, his eyes darkening, and continued, "A while ago, an area under the jurisdiction of our Pearl Academy—White Bone Hill—was invaded by a raging boar-bear clan. This is a brutal clan that migrated from the Western Ridge Demon Valley. They are extremely ferocious, leaving nothing but barren land in their wake, and severely damaging the original demon ecosystem."

"This group of pig-bears was intercepted by a military mage during their migration. The group leader—a commander-level enraged pig-bear—has been killed, and most of the group members have been wiped out."

At this point, Dean Xiao narrowed his eyes, but his tone was not relaxed: "However, quite a few remaining individuals have escaped into the hills and forests, hiding among the cliffs, caves, and swamps. Their wild nature has not been quelled, and they are extremely threatening."

"The military's duties have been completed. The next task of cleanup is now yours to handle—this is your promotion assessment for the main campus!"

With a sudden wave of his hand, a three-dimensional magical projection appeared in the sky above the plaza, depicting the undulating terrain of the Bone Hill, the misty forest belt, the swamp covered with animal bones, and the indistinct outlines of several boars and bears, a truly awe-inspiring sight.

"You will hunt down these remaining enraged boars and bears. You will enter the hills in small teams or solo to complete the cleanup. This assessment will be primarily based on the number and level of monsters killed."

"Remember, this is not just a competition, but a baptism of fire on the battlefield. You will face real demons, including many at the level of generals. The real danger will come without mentors or external support; everything will depend on yourselves!"

He paused, his expression turning cold: "Participation in the assessment is entirely voluntary. The team that ranks first will receive seven days of training in the Three-Step Tower, the second-place team..."

"Assessment time: Tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM, location: Southern entrance of Bone Hill. Latecomers will be considered to have forfeited their participation!"

"That's it, disband!"

……

"Hey, why are you running so fast?" A cool voice with a hint of teasing came from behind.

"Hehe, boss, your wife's looking for you. We'll be going now." Xu Yang grinned slyly and tactfully pulled Gao Yuntao and the others away.

Chen Hao paused, turned around, and saw that it was indeed Ding Yumin. Beside her was Huang Xingli, the guard dog. Just like in the original story, the two had become good friends.

(End of this chapter)