SSS Grade Saint Knight - Chapter 100

Chapter 100: The Shock of Instant Kill! First to Clear!

TL: YYang

Field No. 1.

Under the instructions of Wu Mang, the dean of the War College.

Zhou Yi’s image immediately appeared on one of the thirty screens in mid-air.

“Zhou Yi is up!”

“Abyss-level difficulty, as expected, he didn’t choose Nightmare level.”

“Being the top new student, choosing Abyss difficulty is the least he could do.”

“……”

The moment Zhou Yi’s screen appeared.

Many teachers on the ceremonial platform turned their attention to it.

Although he had been away from school for a month, seemingly wasting time on leveling up.

They were still very interested in this default top new student.

“Zhou Yi is particularly skilled in close combat, with a fighting style that’s both fierce and sharp. A month has passed; I wonder how much he has improved…”

Some instructors who leaned towards close combat.

Watched the virtual projection intently, afraid to miss any detail.

“The bear monsters have been alerted!”

“As expected of Abyss-level difficulty, the aura of these bear monsters is much stronger than in the Nightmare-level dungeon!”

“The strength of one Abyss-level bear monster is probably stronger than five or six Nightmare-level bear monsters combined.”

“……”

Many instructors at Suhang University were also seeing Abyss-level dungeon monsters for the first time.

They were somewhat surprised by the terrifying oppressive aura the bear monsters displayed.

“These are the bear monsters from the Abyss-level dungeon?! Wow, they’re more terrifying than the Level 18 silver-tier magical beasts I’ve seen!”

“One, two, three, four… starting off with sixteen bear monsters, that’s intense!”

“If I were to try this Abyss-level dungeon, I probably couldn’t even pass the first wave.”

“……”

In the bleachers, many students instinctively imagined themselves entering the dungeon and facing these Abyss-level bear monsters.

They were shocked to realize they might not even be able to defeat the first wave of sixteen bear monsters!

“It’s not that we’re too weak, but that the bear monsters are too strong!”

“Exactly! Among many monsters, the bear monster species is considered above average, right?”

“Especially since they possess considerable intelligence and understand cooperation, the more there are, the higher the threat!”

On the screen, sixteen bear monsters had already initiated their charge.

Each was as large as a heavy armored vehicle.

Moreover, they weren’t rushing in like ordinary monsters.

They left gaps between each other, vaguely forming an encircling formation…

“Huh? Why isn’t Zhou Yi dodging?!”

Seeing Zhou Yi standing still and continuing to cast skills, many people exclaimed in surprise.

The distance between them was about fifty to sixty meters, which might be considered long for ordinary monsters.

But bear monsters, despite their massive size, were not slow; with all fours on the ground, each stride covered eight to nine meters.

At the rate their limbs were moving, they would close that distance in just two or three seconds!!

If he didn’t dodge in time, allowing the bear monsters to encircle him would be troublesome!!

Trying to escape then would be incredibly difficult!

Boom!!

At that moment, the entire screen suddenly brightened.

Behind Zhou Yi appeared a platinum halo and a holy light cross!!

Simultaneously, searing golden flames engulfed all the charging bear monsters.

Before everyone could react.

Accompanied by painful howls, the bear monsters were incinerated into ashes!!

Within the entire scene, only Zhou Yi’s tall and lean figure, shrouded in holy light, remained.

The bear monsters that had been charging wildly seemed as if they had never appeared at all…

The once eerie and terrifying scene transformed under Zhou Yi’s radiant glow, becoming incredibly sacred.

“Sixteen bear monsters, did they just get instantly killed?”

Someone swallowed hard, eyes wide in disbelief.

The surrounding students were similarly stunned into silence.

For a moment, the entire audience fell into an eerie quiet…

The students in the bleachers were bewildered and confused.

Many instructors on the ceremonial platform were also momentarily taken aback.

They shared the same question:

Sixteen bear monsters, instantly killed just like that?

Were the bear monsters too weak?

A teacher glanced at the screen of a special admissions student who also chose Abyss-level difficulty.

On that screen, the student, who had transitioned to the Sharpshooter profession, had only just managed to kill the sixth bear monster.

He was using the ‘Slide Step’ skill, dodging the bear monsters to avoid being surrounded.

Other screens of special admissions students who chose Abyss-level difficulty showed similar scenes, all still engaged in battle.

Since the bear monsters’ strength wasn’t in question, it could only mean one thing.

Zhou Yi’s damage output was incredibly high, reaching the point of instantly killing the bear monsters!

“I sensed a strong fire elemental aura from that golden flame.”

Zhou Huayang, the dean of the Elemental College, spoke with interest.

Normally, the Saint Knight profession couldn’t be associated with the Elemental College.

But now, the skill Zhou Yi displayed piqued his interest greatly.

This young fellow is quite intriguing…

“Holy Light Cross, a B-Rank skill, inflicts continuous light attribute flame damage to enemies within a certain range.

However, this skill is mainly support, requiring prolonged flame exposure to kill enemies.

How did Zhou Yi manage to instantly kill with it…”

Wu Mang, the dean of the War College, was puzzled.

From the college entrance exam recordings, he knew about Zhou Yi’s ‘Holy Light Cross’ skill.

But he hadn’t expected that Zhou Yi would instantly kill all the bear monsters in the first wave with it.

“Could it be due to an exceptionally high intelligence attribute?”

An instructor from the Elemental College speculated.

Almost all magic-related skills are linked to intelligence attributes.

The higher the intelligence, the stronger the magic skill damage.

“I’m not sure, but watching further should clarify things.”

Wu Mang shook his head.

There are many reasons for high skill damage.

Intelligence attributes, buff skill enhancements, or even the consumption of certain natural treasures could all contribute…

Simply observing one battle scene isn’t enough to determine.

Moreover…

Wu Mang glanced at the seemingly useless halo behind Zhou Yi.

His expression showed a hint of confusion.

…

With his extensive experience, he couldn’t identify what skill it was or its effects…

“True, with the bear monsters being instantly killed, the flames naturally vanished, making it difficult to discern more.”

The surrounding instructors nodded in agreement and continued watching.

Among the thirty floating screens, Zhou Yi, who had instantly killed all the bear monsters, naturally led the pack.

He directly advanced to the next stage.

“Judging by his performance in the first wave, Zhou Yi hasn’t wasted his time over the past month. On the contrary… His strength has improved significantly.” Wu Mang felt very gratified.

He glanced at the other screens.

The other special admissions students were performing well, though not as shockingly as Zhou Yi’s instant kill.

Their maneuvering and monster-luring were very skillful, showing no signs of being overwhelmed by the Abyss-level bear monsters’ aura.

To save time, many had activated powerful skills.

Within seconds, some began to pass the first wave and advance to the next stage.

“Indeed, opening Abyss mode was the wisest choice.” Wu Mang smiled slightly.

When the college entrance exam clearance data for each special admissions student was presented to him, he had keenly noticed.

This year’s new students were much stronger than those of previous years!!

In previous years, the top three new students, if placed among this year’s cohort.

Would only rank around the thirtieth or fortieth place!

How remarkable was that?

Especially the top five new students, who were unprecedentedly strong!!

Thus.

After discussing with the other deans, he decisively opened Abyss mode.

Now, it seemed his decision was indeed correct…