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Early in the morning, Sebastian got up. He ate breakfast and went out to look; he found that Prokopy's automobile was already waiting outside.
As an instructor, he could have an automobile. Because Prokopy only had one student, he came to pick him up personally, but most of the other new students weren't so lucky.
The car was fast and soon arrived outside a wide arena. At this time, many people had already come. Sebastian looked over and saw many familiar faces: Clifford, Otwin, Terrell, etc. All of them were the top-ranked geniuses of this freshman class. Their expressions were different from those during the Freshman Challenge.
The exam was nothing difficult for these geniuses, but the planet advancement test was not the same. Even in the most stable difficulty, there was also the possibility of failure. A hint of luck was involved as well. Not to mention that many geniuses were trying to face higher difficulties, where the probability of failure was even greater.
Many freshmen were still constantly taking deep breaths to relieve their tension. Next to these new students stood their respective mentors. They talked and laughed, but deep in their eyes, there was also a trace of nervousness. Every year, they mostly looked forward to this time but were also the most reluctant to face it.
According to previous years, after the planet advancement examination, the few best freshmen of this batch often failed. Prokopy barely said anything to Sebastian along the way, fearing he might put pressure on him.
Seeing Sebastian walk over attracted everyone's attention! After all, he was the Champion of the Freshman Challenge, the person who defeated Yeattine, so he was famous.
"Sebastian, this way." Clifford, who seemed to know him well, greeted Sebastian as he approached.
Sebastian didn't refuse. He walked over to the group of people.
"Sebastian, don't blame me for being too direct," Clifford said. "We're all very curious. It's rumored that you and Yeattine are the only two contenders for the strongest freshman in this year's class. Whoever can win in the planet advancement test will be the strongest freshman. Yeattine's planet is over 850 kilometers in diameter; you should know that, right?"
"I do," Sebastian replied.
"Yours should be about the same, right?" Clifford and the others looked at Sebastian expectantly.
"Of course, it's not bad," Sebastian said with a faint smile.
"Oh," Clifford and the others exchanged glances, seeing doubts in each other's eyes. They had heard some rumors, so they asked Sebastian tentatively but didn't expect him to respond that way.
"You and Prince Yeattine are at least relatively stable at the Legendary Level; it's harder for us," Otwin said with a sigh. "For us, the planet is less than 800 kilometers in diameter, so the King Level difficulty is more certain. At most, we challenge the Epic Level. If we can pass the Legendary Level, it would be a miracle for us."
"Let's focus on making an advancement first. In previous years, many geniuses with more potent talents than us failed because of their overconfidence," Terrell, who was nearby, said with a smile to comfort.
"Hmm?" At this moment, the crowd suddenly noticed something and turned their heads to the left.
They saw Leonard and several professors accompanying Yeattine. As he walked past them, he glanced at them. After seeing Sebastian, there was a slight pause.
"I heard that Sebastian's planet diameter limit isn't ideal," a teacher at the back said with a smile.
"Not sure; Prokopy's side is tightly covered. We've tried several times, but he refused to answer," another teacher added.
"It's not that he didn't want to reveal this; it should embarrass him to say it, especially after hearing about Yeattine's planet diameter," a teacher said gently.
"It's estimated that over 800 kilometers is no problem for him, but it will be difficult to compare it with Yeattine," several teachers were discussing.
"You don't have to worry about this," Leonard looked at Yeattine and said, "Just focus on doing well for yourself, and that is fine!"
"I know," Yeattine nodded slightly.
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It wasn't just for Hope's Peak Academy; this day was also the time for the entire Federation to conduct a unified planetary advancement assessment. It was held twice a year, and the timing was standardized with no exceptions. If you missed it, you'd have to wait for the next opportunity. If you participate immediately in the promotion, the probability of success would be greater.
However, some students with average talent would rather accumulate more time to improve their strength and challenge a higher difficulty. Some people were not happy with the current state of their planet. They wanted to be like a few people in history and witness a miracle.
"I have waited for three years, just for this opportunity. I want to change my fate." In a university, a male student clenched his fist, his eyes filled with determination.
Three years ago, the diameter of his planet reached the upper limit, but it was less than 500 kilometers. Many instructors thought that with this size, it was better to choose the Ordinary Level or Elite Level.
But he was not willing to settle, so he held back for three years, waiting until he felt ready. Only then did he come to participate in the planet advancement assessment. This time, he was going to challenge the Epic Level difficulty. If he succeeded, it would be a miracle.
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In a place very far away from Hope's Peak Academy.
It was an empire with a vast territory; its name was the Feuer Empire. This empire was much more powerful than the Eusinith Dynasty. Their strength was enough to rival some of the top Super-Tier Academies, as the Feuer Empire had three Level 6 Planet Masters.
Inside the Feuer Empire Palace.
A tall man wearing a golden robe stood there. He was the current emperor of the Feuer Empire, and he was also a powerful Level 6 Planet Master. It was due to the existence of this man that the Feuer Empire in the Federation was powerful; almost no one dared to provoke them.
At this moment, the sound of footsteps approached. A handsome and noble young man walked in from outside the palace; he bowed respectfully and said, "Father."
The tall man nodded slightly and asked, "Sigismund, how are the preparations going?"
"Everything is ready," the handsome youth replied.
"With your talent, it is better to choose the Small Mythical Level difficulty," the tall man said. "The Great Mythical Level difficulty is also very possible. All you have to do is pass this planet advancement test safely. There is still a long road ahead." The tall man offered earnest advice.
Unlike the Eusinith Dynasty, there was little competition for the successor of the Feuer Empire. This handsome young man named Sigismund had just awakened the diameter of his planet, which exceeded 50 kilometers and set a new record in the empire's history. Others were shocked, as it was far more than others of his generation. His development had also been smooth sailing.
The record of the Feuer Empire was beaten again in the exam. Just half a month ago, the diameter of his planet exceeded the 900-kilometer upper limit, setting an unprecedented record. He was known as the pride of the Feuer Empire; even in the Federation's history, such a monster wasn't weaker than those era-defining geniuses.
This time, the crowd expected more from the planet advancement examination. They wanted to see how Sigismund could create new brilliance once again. His father understood that the more talented a genius was, the more arrogant they tended to be, and they often aimed to challenge higher difficulties.
"I know, Father," Sigismund replied. "Only a genius who can grow smoothly all the way is truly a genius. Back then, in your generation, there were several who were more talented than I am, but in the end, the only one who became a Level 6 Planet Master was you."
Then Sigismund fell silent. He was well aware of the accomplishments of the man before him. His talent was not the best, and what he passed at that time was only the Legendary Level difficulty.
Among his peers, several had passed the Mythical Level. But ultimately, he had become the emperor of the Feuer Empire.
"Beat the Mythical Level difficulty, and the title of future Level 6 Planet Master will be yours!" The tall man looked at Sigismund, raising his voice, "Don't think about the impossible. Don't follow your uncle."
Sigismund's eldest uncle was the Emperor's brother. Back then, his level was not much worse than Sigismund's, and the upper limit of his planet's diameter was also over 900 kilometers. He was known as the most talented one in an era, and his glory seemed limitless. This uncle was very high-spirited; during the Planetary Upgrade, he chose the Eternal Level difficulty that no one had ever passed.
The result was unsurprising: he failed. No matter how talented he had been before, he stopped at Level 1 Planet Master for life. Although this uncle wasn't dead, he lived like a walking corpse.
The tall man warned Sigismund, fearing that he would repeat the same mistake. Even though Sigismund's planet diameter was higher than that of his uncle, it was still far from the Eternal Level difficulty.
"I remember, Father," Sigismund said, "I won't go for the Eternal Level difficulty."
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In a deserted area, where not even an inch of grass grew on the black earth.
A young girl walked silently through the rolling sand. While looking ahead, she mumbled to herself, "Father, Mother, when I finish the Planet Upgrade, I will take revenge for you!"
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At the same time.
At the Six Academies of Starlight, the freshmen from their classes were gathered here. There were hundreds of them, each representing the most talented group in their respective places, many of whom were the overall top students. The Six Academies of Starlight was not just a name; they were also very united with each other. Every year, they worked together.
In front of these new students, a man in black with a menacing aura stood. He was the chief instructor for this year's training, as well as a Level 6 Planet Master. These resources were something Hope's Peak Academy could not provide.
"You are all the most talented group of freshmen this year," the man addressed the hundreds of students. "I have no other requirements for you—only one point: never choose the Eternal Level difficulty."
When the man finished his lecture, the other teachers around began discussing among themselves.
"Every year, they say this, but..." A teacher shook his head and said, "If geniuses were so obedient, would there be so many examples of fallen students every year?"
"It's not a genius if you're not high-minded." Another teacher laughed and said, "We can only advise as their teachers; they are the ones who ultimately choose!"
"Look, there will surely be a lot of people who choose the Eternal Level difficulty this year, especially these top geniuses," a teacher sighed.
It's not just the top academies; in the entire Federation's vast territory, whether it was the Feuer Empire or powerful families, even the most powerful behemoths developed remarkably talented geniuses. Before this planet advancement examination, the advice was almost uniform: "Don't choose Eternal difficulty!" or "Don't choose a difficulty higher than your strength."
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Inside Hope's Peak Academy.
A vice-principal, as the school's representative, was also giving his final teachings. Hope's Peak Academy was not worried about the Eternal Level, but there were examples from previous years. Many geniuses deceived themselves; they claimed they were choosing the Epic Level difficulty, but in the end, their choice was the Legendary Level or even the Mythical Level. The development on each planet was unclear, so no one could say if they would pass or not.
"Okay, you all may go in." After the vice-principal finished his words, the arena doors opened.
This time, 52 freshmen from Hope's Peak Academy participated in the planet advancement examination. Sebastian walked in with the group.
Inside the arena, there was a small Star Space. Sebastian looked around. He knew that this should be temporarily concentrated by the Spirit of the Planet. It wasn't quite the same as what Sebastian had gotten; it wouldn't last too long, but it wouldn't consume much power either.
"There are over 60 planets that have reached their maximum diameter," Clifford said quietly beside him. "But only 52 have come."