X-Dragon Era

Although in human form, energy can only exert about one ten-thousandth of its power, it still has effects, considering the Tiger Dragon is over a hundred meters above the ground, and besides, it's not launching an attack, it can withstand a very long time.

Seeing this scene, Xin Yun couldn't help but frown; if this were to continue, it was unknown how long the assessment would take to end. Continuing like this seemed pointless.

Whilst Xin Yun was frowning to himself, amidst a sharp Po Kong sound, a blue figure whizzed from afar, circled around the selection field for a round, and then appeared next to the Tiger Dragon.

Looking over, it was an Ice Element Luan Dragon with a pair of blue wings, resembling a phoenix in appearance but not quite the same, just another species of Luan, like peacocks, they are related to phoenixes by blood, but they are not phoenixes themselves.

Streams of blue mist continuously emanated from the Luan Dragon's body, and at the same time, a cool female voice sounded: "Brother Hu... take a break, now... it's my turn to set the questions."

Upon hearing this voice, the Tiger Dragon in midair drew its wings in, the blazing fire energy instantly retracted. But before everyone could relax, the next moment... billows of blue frost silently wafted from the body of the Luan Dragon, slowly descending towards the ground...

"Damn!" Seeing this scene, Xin Yun cursed under his breath. Who came up with this exam topic? It was absolutely twisted—a trial of Extreme Ice and Fire; after this selection, many were bound to fall ill.

The ice-blue frost descended slowly, chilling to the bone. Skin that was scorching mere moments ago felt as though it was being sliced by knives when touched by the icy mist, the pain unbearable.

In just a short while, those who had been unbearably hot were now slowly covered with a layer of frost, which was getting thicker and thicker by the minute.

Under such an Extreme Ice and Fire trial, it was no longer just a test of willpower. Despite the cursing, Xin Yun couldn't help but inwardly commend the person who designed this question.

If one had only willpower, perhaps they could endure 80-degree heat. However, without prior effort, without forming good cultivation habits, without a solid physical foundation, facing such Extreme Ice and Fire, the body simply couldn't withstand it. Spoiled children couldn't endure it, no matter their will—if the body couldn't, their will mattered little.

As the frosty mist invaded, more people chose to leave, others collapsed into unconsciousness, amidst the bustle; finally, the moment for the showdown arrived!

With each passing second, the two examiners in midair nodded in satisfaction. The Tiger Dragon and Luan Dragon simultaneously flapped their wings and soared towards the sky. Meanwhile, a robust voice rose within the selection field: "Okay, I now declare that all the students who remain in the field have successfully passed the first round of selection!"

"Wow..." Hearing this voice, excited cheers erupted in the selection field. They had endured for two or three hours and finally made it through; naturally, they were overjoyed.

Amidst the cheering, the robust voice continued, "Next is the second round of selection, starting immediately. Everyone line up and undergo the talent, potential, and capability tests. The top hundred with the best overall quality will be officially enrolled by Combat Dragon Academy!"

"Damn!" Hearing this, Xin Yun's expression immediately fell. The selection of Combat Dragon Academy was truly ruthless—who had come up with this?

Don't assume such a selection was simple. In reality... students selected in this manner were destined not to be mediocre, and the arrangement of this selection left even Xin Yun, with his three lifetimes' experience, in awe.

Extreme Ice and Fire tested everyone's willpower, endurance, and tenacity, and these qualities are essential for becoming a master. Having talent alone, innate aptitude, or deep potential is useless without the willingness to strive, for willpower alone can equate to nothing.

Moreover, the Extreme Ice and Fire trial not only tested everyone's stamina, endurance, and tenacity but, more importantly, assessed every candidate's habits over the past eight years!

The saying that habits decide fate holds truth; a child who hasn't formed good study habits or the habit of enduring hardship in cultivation, even if they have strong endurance or willpower, might still struggle to succeed. It's difficult to expect someone to do well in something they are not inclined to do.

Only those with strong willpower, endurance, and tenacity, who had formed good habits in studying and cultivation, might pass the first round of selection.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

But, is it certain that someone with great effort and willpower would succeed? Clearly, that's not possible—a snail, no matter how hard it trains, cannot outpace a leopard. While effort is important, without talent, no matter how hard you try, you are still just a snail.

Therefore, the only consideration for Combat Dragon Academy's second round of selection is aptitude, talent, and potential. The top hundred are the best choice to enter Combat Dragon Academy, an utterly scientific method, and the best means of selecting talent.