Ji Mingyue was also invited onto the stage. The princess did not participate in the assessment. Limo Qian performed a knight’s salute to Ji Mingyue, who quickly stopped him, "Commander Li, you are the chief examiner today, so there’s no need for formalities."

Limo Qian’s gaze swept over the students of each Canon Law School. Apart from the Divine Revelation Canon Law School, other schools had six members present.

Limo Qian’s gaze landed on Li Xin, and then it froze. This was his target for the day. Beside him, Jiang Yan also looked at Li Xin. Such talent would be wasted in the Night Patrol or floating along in the school; the best place for him is the Knight Order, and Li Xin’s background is fairly clean.

The Chosen Knight.

Li Xin also noticed this living Battle Angel.

He had encountered a Battle Angel before in the Holy Land, but that angel was at the end of its life, full of weariness and death. However, this Battle Angel before him was in his prime, exuding an exuberant life force, showcasing the angel’s strength in every way. This tall body could unleash unimaginable spiritual ability at any moment, exuding an aura that was incomparable.

Even the Awakened, after countless hardships reaching Five Lives, only a few could become angels. Among the many angels, Battle Angels are the strongest in direct combat, their spiritual ability among the top. Upon becoming an angel, they attain a status beyond the ordinary.

Li Xin felt he shouldn’t be too bold and lowered his gaze.

"The first test today is to stand without falling for one minute." As Jiang Yan’s voice fell, Limo Qian’s gaze was like a torch, and the terrifying pressure from the Battle Angel instantly enveloped the entire area.

Those present were the elite of the Dragon Capital Canon Law School. In the first few seconds, they could hold on, but after more than ten seconds, some couldn’t withstand it. Many fell to one knee, their whole bodies bursting with spiritual ability, desperately holding on against the deep soul fear toward angels.

In a more vivid description, becoming an angel is equivalent to transforming into another higher-order species.

Limo Qian’s soul suppression, on a level-breaking scale, was complex, requiring endurance against both the onslaught of spiritual ability and biological fear. The Knightly Path emphasizes unity of essence, energy, and spirit. They don’t practice secret arts but rely on mental unity to resist the invasion of hidden powers. A strong knight can make most spells ineffective.

Everyone felt as though the angel was staring at them. Those with lesser aptitude would collapse directly. Fortunately, those present were not lacking. Luthor was the one who fared the worst. He should be the weakest among them, only attending because of his status. He wanted to come, and Bai Peng wouldn’t refuse him; he didn’t expect today’s situation.

Unconsciously, Li Xin moved to shield Lu Shuai, taking on some of the pressure. His ability couldn’t withstand this level of impact, yet even so, Lu Shuai was among the first to kneel. Once kneeling, the pressure maintained its level without increasing, though it was still unpleasant.

Several could withstand this pressure, including Li Xin, Nalan, Yan Tianguang, Hong Ban, and Isaiah. They were doing fine, especially since Limo Qian hadn’t revealed his true angelic form.

But as the pressure continued to increase, everyone began to sweat. For those below angels, an angel is a dimensional suppression, especially such a domineering Battle Angel. Limo Qian was in his prime, having returned from the battlefield; this type, also known as Blood War Angel, is a bane of ten thousand enemies, to be avoided even by Divine Angels.

Before long, apart from Li Xin and a dozen others, everyone else was on the ground. Jiang Yan was observing everyone’s situation, especially Li Xin. His recommendation to the commander this time was to assess Li Xin. He didn’t have the leverage to attract Li Xin, but the commander did. Who could refuse a great Battle Angel?

As expected, the most at ease were Li Xin, Nalan, Yan Tianguang, and Hong Ban, Ray Jiu was doing okay. Others were inferior, with some standing but visibly trembling.

If not for the influence of Tranquility, Li Xin would also be in the team lying on the ground. He wasn’t interested in showing off; only Old Chen told him to earn some face for Tranquility. If he just lay down, it wouldn’t look good returning.

Patir and others were struggling to hold on, yet at this time, Patir had the energy to observe Li Xin. This person was still standing, hands behind his back and fingers tapping, seemingly calculating something.

Over thirty seconds had passed, and the students present were enduring seconds that felt like years. At this moment, Limo Qian’s spiritual pressure rose another notch.

Bai Peng, Isaiah, Chi Hu, Bu Huangming, and others were teetering but gritted their teeth, unwilling to kneel while their competitors remained standing. Each one’s spiritual ability continued to erupt, some pulling out weapons to stab into the ground in defiance.

Standing for even a second was torture. However, it was precisely the process of the Knightly Path; a test from a peak Battle Angel is a huge boost. Nobody was a fool; everyone wanted to hold on for another second.

Bai Peng, Isaiah, Chi Hu, Bu Huangming, Ao Luofeng, Sima Mu, Freeman, and others were at a similar level in spiritual cultivation, and they kneeled almost simultaneously. They could endure longer but would risk injury, and this was just the first trial.

Almost as soon as everyone kneeled, Li Xin also crouched down, feeling maintaining this level was satisfactory.

The only ones left standing were Yan Tianguang, Nalan, Hong Ban, and Ray Jiu, the four universally acknowledged strongest in the Dragon Capital.

The Dragon Capital Canon Law School has Nine Dragons, but the most famous are the four: Nalan’s sword, Hong Ban’s fist, Yan Tianguang’s knife, and Ray Jiu’s spear. All four are steeped in the Knightly Path, excelling in martial skills and possessing immensely solid spiritual ability.

Seeing Li Xin crouch down, his face strained, Jiang Yan felt a chill. Could it be that Li Xin’s technique was good, but his will was weak, and his spiritual foundation not firm?

The core of the Knightly Path is the indomitable knight spirit.

A sideways glance at the commander revealed a hint of amusement in Limo Qian’s eyes.

Suddenly, the pressure lifted, and the entire training grounds were filled with the sounds of heavy breathing. No one dared mutter disrespect before a Battle Angel, yet their bodies felt like they had undergone a fierce battle. Some of the weaker ones seemed as if they were fished out of water, unable to participate any further.

Lu Shuai was one such person; although Li Xin had shielded him somewhat, the pressure was still more than he could handle. However, Huerta, despite being unable to withstand it, showed remarkable Saxon resilience. He preferred to pant and stand instead of kneeling.

Zhuo Yan and Surter were not much better off than Huerta. Their level was slightly above his, yet their physical condition was inferior. Standing was a struggle for them, wobbling with each step. Seeing Li Xin and Bai Peng, Zhuo Yan suddenly felt she had been somewhat superfluous. At critical moments, strength is the true measure; anything else is just an excuse.

There were quite a few female students present, but the most outstanding were Ji Mingyue, Patir, Feili, and Luo Xue. Patir and Feili had put in considerable effort in their cultivation and could barely maintain composure, yet they couldn’t continue fighting. Surprisingly, Luo Xue, whom they slightly underestimated, fared similarly to them, which was unexpected for the two.