For a time, the entire proctoring office was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

No one could answer Chief Examiner Li's question.

The eerie green flames, the meteorites falling from the sky, the terrifying destructive power that instantly cleared the battlefield.

Everyone present, despite their vast experience, couldn't fathom what kind of Profession this was.

"Did he... did he use a cheating item?" The slightly overweight examiner's voice was a bit dry, breaking the silence.

"Can you tell?"

Chief Examiner Li's gaze was fixed on the screen, on that calm and unhurried figure, as if he wasn't participating in a life-or-death assessment, but rather taking a stroll in his own backyard.

He slowly shook his head.

"I can't tell."

He took a deep breath, his eyes sharpening, and turned to the flustered staff member.

"Activate the 'Eye of Investigation'!

I want all the detailed data for this examinee!"

"Yes!"

The staff member jolted, immediately rushing back to the control panel.

His hands danced rapidly across the control panel, inputting a series of complex commands, and finally, he inserted his identity crystal card into the slot and pressed a bright red button with force.

"Buzz—!"

Above the office dome, a suspended crystal ball suddenly lit up, projecting an invisible beam of energy that instantly penetrated layers of space, heading straight for the Tower of Revelation.

...

Tower of Revelation, tenth floor.

Zhou Huai was controlling Gandalf, preparing to step onto the stairs leading to the eleventh floor.

He paused, slowly looked up, and gazed at the deep Void Realm at the top of the tower.

Just now, a strong sense of being watched swept over him.

The feeling was fleeting and brought no threat.

Zhou Huai didn't pay attention.

It was probably the examiners outside, checking on his situation.

He retracted his gaze and stepped onto the stairs.

...

In the proctoring office.

With the activation of the 'Eye of Investigation,' the data stream on the computer screen refreshed frantically.

A moment later, a brand new data panel appeared before everyone's eyes.

【Name: Gandalf】

【Profession: Forbidden Spell Mage】

【Rank: LV20】

【Strength: 980】

【Agility: 886】

【Stamina: 891】

【Mental Energy: 2889】

"Hiss—!"

This time, the sounds of gasps clearly rose and fell in the room.

"Forbidden Spell Mage?!"

Just by hearing the name, one knew this Profession was not simple.

The slightly overweight examiner rubbed his eyes, almost thinking he was hallucinating.

"Look, everyone, his attribute panel!"

"Are these really the attributes a Rank 20 professional can possess?"

"Mental Energy... almost three thousand points?!"

"He couldn't have used some special item to mask his true Rank, could he?" another examiner said, trembling.

Chief Examiner Li's expression was more solemn than ever; he shook his head, his voice hoarse.

"Impossible."

"'Eye of Investigation' is the highest-level investigative equipment of the military, directly connected to the Federation's main brain, and has never made a mistake.

The data shows he is Rank 20, so he is Rank 20."

"It seems the problem lies in the grade of his Profession!" the examiner in the Zhongshan suit interjected, a hint of uncontrollable excitement in his voice.

"To possess such terrifying attributes at Rank 20..."

"This is at least S-Class!"

"No!" He immediately denied his own judgment, "Even S-Class couldn't be this outrageous! I've seen the attribute panels of those two S-Class Prodigies in the Imperial Capital, and they can't compare to this Gandalf!"

At this point, he suddenly stopped, a thought that made his scalp tingle appearing in his mind.

He looked around at his colleagues, who were also in shock.

Everyone in the room was breathing heavily.

"You all say..." The slightly overweight examiner's voice was shaking uncontrollably, "This person... could he possibly be... SS-Class?"

SS-Class!

These two words, like two heavy hammers, struck hard at everyone's hearts!

One must know that the entire Great Xia Country had not seen a new SS-Class professional in decades.

Every SS-Class is a pillar of the country, a strategic existence capable of changing the world's pattern!

"If our Dongning Province could truly produce an SS-Class..."

"Then our Great Xia Country's position in the world would likely rise another level!"

Chief Examiner Li's mind raced; he suddenly slammed the table, forcibly breaking free from the immense shock, and quickly made a decision.

"Transmit my order!"

"From now on, all information regarding this examinee named Gandalf is classified as top secret!"

No one is allowed to leak a single word!"

He scanned the crowd, his tone stern.

"Additionally! Immediately contact the principal of Donghai No. 1 High School! Have him come see me as quickly as possible!"

This Gandalf appeared too strangely.

It was as if he had emerged from thin air.

He had to investigate thoroughly!

Soon, Tian Wenbo, the principal of Donghai No. 1 High School, was brought into the proctoring office, sweating profusely and looking utterly bewildered.

His heart was in turmoil, filled with anxiety.

Could it be that a student from his school was caught cheating?

And it even alarmed Chief Examiner Li to personally inquire?

If that were true, he would lose face completely.

Tian Wenbo scurried over to Chief Examiner Li, forcing out a smile that was uglier than a cry.

"Chief... Chief Li, you called for me?"

Chief Examiner Li motioned for him to sit down before slowly speaking.

"Principal Tian, don't be nervous."

"I called you here because I wanted to ask if you know an examinee named Gandalf?"

"Gandalf?"

Tian Wenbo looked confused.

"Who is that?"

Chief Examiner Li raised an eyebrow.

"This examinee is a student from your Donghai No. 1 High School."

"Do you truly have no impression at all?"

More cold sweat broke out on Tian Wenbo's forehead; he quickly wiped it away.

"Chief Li, you see... I'm getting old, and my memory isn't what it used to be."

"With so many students in the school, I really can't remember each one individually."

He cautiously probed, "May I ask... did something happen with this student?"

"If he cheated in the National Examination, don't worry! I'll expel him as soon as I get back! Our No. 1 High School will never tolerate such a black sheep!"

Chief Examiner Li looked at his nervous demeanor and suddenly smiled.

"No, Principal Tian, you've misunderstood."

"I'm not pursuing a cheating issue."

He paused, looking at Tian Wenbo, and slowly said, "I want to... congratulate you, Principal Tian."

"Your No. 1 High School, this year, has likely produced an extraordinary top-tier Prodigy."

"Top-tier Prodigy?"

Tian Wenbo was utterly confused.

The only one they had from No. 1 High School this year who was worth mentioning was Lu Qi from the Zhou Family.

But that kid, for some unknown reason recently, had been dispirited and in terrible shape, barely reaching Rank 15 just before the National Examination.

Principal Tian estimated that Lu Qi wouldn't have much trouble reaching the tenth floor, but getting to the thirteenth floor would be a bit difficult.

But this had nothing to do with the words "top-tier Prodigy."

As for that person named Gandalf.

He truly had no impression at all.

Chief Examiner Li looked at Tian Wenbo's still bewildered expression, and a hint of understanding dawned on him.

This Gandalf, as expected, was unusual.

He didn't explain further, merely waved his hand.

"Since you don't know the situation, please leave for now."

"You'll know the specifics after the National Examination ends."

He then had someone escort the still-confused Principal Tian away.

He quickly returned to the computer screen.

At this moment, Gandalf had already reached the eleventh floor.

The number of exotic beasts on this floor was even greater, and an elite BOSS had even appeared.

Facing such a lineup, Gandalf remained fearless.

After a barrage of Forbidden Spells cleared out the small fry, he actually endured the BOSS's attacks and began to exchange blows with the elite BOSS!

The BOSS's attacks were all blocked by the shield on his body, not causing him any damage.

He then continuously retaliated with splitting fireballs released from his staff.

A Mage, during combat, was more like a reckless brute.

The eerie green flames, like a giant python choosing its prey, tightly coiled around the BOSS's body.

In less than two minutes, that elite BOSS, which outside would have given a team of Rank 20 professionals a headache, let out an unwilling whimper and collapsed.

The entire scene was violent and shocking.

"I've been proctoring for so many years, and this is the first time I've seen such a fierce examinee," an examiner couldn't help but exclaim.

Chief Examiner Li's face, however, showed a meaningful smile.

No matter what Gandalf's origin was.

Since he was taking the National Examination in Dongning Province, he was their Dongning Province's examinee!

He leaned back in his chair, his gaze distant, as if he could already see the upcoming National Examination.

How many years had it been?

It was time to give those self-important guys from other provinces a little shock.