Chapter 259

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    Chapter 259

    The certification process was straightforward.

    Only three things needed to be verified.

    First: The summoned beasts had to be personally summoned by the applicant. Specialized instruments would verify this.

    Second: Every summoned beast had to be under the applicant's complete control. The summoner would draw a random task and have all summoned beasts execute it simultaneously.

    Third: Every summoned beast counted toward the certification had to be at least B-Class, possessing three or more innate skills.

    Once these conditions were satisfied, the summoner's rank was determined according to the number of qualified summoned beasts under simultaneous control.


    ---

    The first candidate was the flat-topped young man—Lu Shang.

    After entering the designated area and receiving the examiner's approval, he began summoning.

    Space rippled.

    A huge beast emerged.

    It resembled a bull, nearly three meters tall.

    Its body was sleek and muscular, and an enormous conical horn projected from its forehead.

    The spectators immediately became excited.

    "Wow!"

    "An A-Class summoned beast!"

    "The Horned Cone Bull!"

    Someone quickly searched for information online.

    "The Horned Cone Bull is A-Class despite only being three meters tall."

    "It possesses five skills."

    "Charge, Quick Start, Rapid Turn, Defense Enhancement, and Iron Hoof."

    "Its Charge can pierce through a ten-centimeter steel plate."

    "It's comparable to an anti-materiel sniper round!"


    ---

    Su Hao naturally recognized it.

    The Horned Cone Bull specialized in breaking defensive formations.

    He couldn't help wondering again...

    Why could everyone else naturally summon A-Class beasts...

    While after countless summons...

    He had only ever obtained C-Class and below?

    Was his luck really that bad?

    At least one naturally summoned B-Class beast would've been nice.

    Sooner or later...

    He decided...

    He would personally travel to the secondary world and capture several genuine S-Class beasts himself.


    ---

    Lu Shang clearly enjoyed the audience's admiration.

    However...

    The real performance had only just begun.

    With a confident smile...

    He summoned his second beast.

    A common B-Class Frost Iron Wolf.

    The audience's excitement immediately dropped.

    The third...

    Another ordinary B-Class.

    The fourth...

    Still B-Class.

    Everyone's attention focused on the fifth summon.

    If it was also B-Class or above...

    Lu Shang would officially become an Intermediate Summoner.

    Space distorted again.

    A gigantic bird slowly emerged.

    The audience instantly exploded.

    "My god!"

    "That's a Long-Plumed Giant Bird!"

    "A rare A-Class summoned beast!"

    "It's practically priceless!"

    "This guy's luck is outrageous!"

    "Summoning something like this is unbelievable!"

    Someone muttered quietly,

    "He must be from one of the major families."

    "A whole group probably helped him summon."

    "Otherwise the chance is like winning a ten-million-yuan lottery."


    ---

    Cameras flashed continuously.

    Many reporters had already decided tomorrow's headline.

    Lu Shang proudly displayed all five summoned beasts.

    Seeing everyone's astonished expressions...

    He couldn't have been happier.


    ---

    Next came the control examination.

    The summoner drew a random instruction.

    Only the summoner and the three examiners could read it.

    This prevented cheating while verifying genuine mental control.

    Finally...

    The examiners confirmed the grades of all five summoned beasts.

    Everything qualified.

    Lu Shang officially became...

    An Intermediate Summoner.

    Receiving his new badge...

    He excitedly raised it high.

    Nearby reporters immediately surrounded him with cameras.


    ---

    The second candidate...

    The short-haired girl...

    Appeared gentle and quiet.

    Yet every one of her summoned beasts was enormous and ferocious.

    Beauty standing among monsters.

    The contrast was striking.

    Unfortunately...

    All five were merely ordinary B-Class beasts.

    None were especially outstanding.

    Still...

    They all met the requirements.

    She too successfully obtained the title of Intermediate Summoner.


    ---

    Then...

    It was Su Hao's turn.

    The moment the small boy stepped into the arena...

    The audience became curious.

    "Huh?"

    "A kid?"

    "Maybe he's just a baby-faced adult."

    Someone beside him immediately shook his head.

    "No."

    "That's definitely a child."

    "He probably came to certify as a Trainee Summoner."

    Another spectator nodded.

    "He looks nine or ten."

    "Becoming a Trainee Summoner this young is already incredible."


    ---

    The examiner gestured.

    "You may begin."

    Su Hao didn't even close his eyes.

    Space distorted violently before him.

    One after another...

    Summoned beasts emerged.

    Unlike before...

    Su Hao deliberately summoned every beast in its fully evolved form.

    Level Four.

    Level Five.

    One majestic creature after another stepped into the arena.

    Their appearances were unlike anything anyone had ever seen.

    The audience instinctively began counting.

    "One..."

    "Two..."

    "Three..."

    "..."

    "..."

    "Ten!!"

    "He summoned ten beasts at once!"

    "That's the requirement for an Advanced Summoner!"

    "This trip was worth every cent!"

    "Is this kid really taking the Advanced Summoner examination?"

    Someone inhaled sharply.

    "Wait..."

    "What exactly are those beasts?"

    "That rabbit..."

    "It's almost five meters tall and covered in muscles!"

    "And that wolf..."

    "It's nearly ten meters long!"

    "What kind of summoned beast is that?"

    Another pointed at the fox.

    "The white fox..."

    "It almost looks transparent."

    "It's like drifting mist."

    "Has anyone ever seen a summoned beast like that?"


    ---

    Many immediately searched the online databases.

    Nothing.

    Not a single match.

    None of the creatures existed in any official records.


    ---

    At this point...

    Lu Shang and the short-haired girl had already been completely forgotten.

    Everyone's attention centered entirely on Su Hao's mysterious summoned beast legion.

    The most uncomfortable people...

    Were the three examiners.

    They exchanged nervous glances.

    Each saw exactly the same expression on the others' faces.

    Confusion.

    And panic.

    They had never seen any of these summoned beasts before.

    How were they supposed to evaluate them?

    If they made fools of themselves in public...

    Their reputations would be ruined.

    The oldest examiner quickly recovered.

    Clearing his throat, he said,

    "Summoner Bai Jingzhong."

    "Please draw your control task first."

    The other two secretly sighed in relief.

    At least...

    The troublesome grading part could wait a little longer.


    ---

    Su Hao reached into the box.

    He unfolded the slip.

    It read:

    > Control all summoned beasts to simultaneously jump forward ten steps, roll once, then gather together. All movements must be synchronized.



    Su Hao thought,

    "Simple enough."

    After handing the paper back...

    He merely issued one mental command.

    Instantly—

    All ten summoned beasts leaped forward together.

    Ten steps.

    One synchronized roll.

    Then they regrouped into perfect formation.

    Every movement...

    Perfectly synchronized.

    Not even the slightest delay.

    The examiners nodded repeatedly.

    "Excellent."

    "Control confirmed."


    ---

    Now came the final step.

    Evaluating summoned beast rank.

    Having already thought of a solution...

    One examiner smiled.

    "Please have each summoned beast demonstrate its abilities."

    "As long as every one reaches B-Class or above..."

    "You'll officially qualify as an Advanced Summoner."

    Another examiner couldn't help adding excitedly,

    "If successful..."

    "You'll become the youngest Advanced Summoner currently on record."

    If a nine-year-old Advanced Summoner emerged under their supervision...

    Their own careers would benefit enormously.


    ---

    At that moment...

    Su Hao calmly spoke.

    "My first summoned beast..."

    "The King of Sawtoothed Guinea Pigs."

    Everyone's eyes turned toward the upright rodent-like creature.

    After evolving into the Speed Demon, its appearance had changed drastically.

    Its once-round body had become streamlined and athletic.

    Every muscle was perfectly defined.

    Its powerful legs resembled compressed springs.

    Its long claws gleamed like polished blades beneath the sunlight.

    Someone whispered,

    "The... King of Sawtoothed Guinea Pigs?"

    "What kind of summoned beast is that?"


    ---

    Su Hao continued calmly.

    "First skill."

    "High-Frequency Vibration."

    The Speed Demon's claws immediately began vibrating.

    "Hummmmm—"

    A deep vibration spread throughout the arena.

    The sound wasn't loud...

    Yet everyone instinctively felt danger.

    Su Hao pointed toward the heavy metal testing target nearby.

    The Speed Demon casually extended one claw.

    It lightly touched the metal disc.

    BOOM!

    The enormous steel target exploded backward like it had been struck by artillery.

    After crashing onto the ground...

    It continued vibrating violently.

    "Hummmmm—"

    The strange resonance made everyone's bones feel numb.

    The entire arena fell silent.

    Then—

    A collective gasp echoed through the stands.

    "Hiss—"

    The three examiners exchanged glances.

    They all nodded simultaneously.

    "First skill..."

    "Confirmed."

    (End of Chapter 259)
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