Back on the outside, around the illusion platform, a sense of anticipation was palpable through the air.
The Crimson Sea Academy students never left their eyes on the illusion platform. Some were slightly curious about the High-Class level Family talents. But their focus primarily stayed on Cain and Kali.
Even as the sibling duo is simply in a serene cultivation state, they both still emitted a hypnotic charm none could take their eyes from.
Occasainly a conversation would pop up between the students to just pass the time. But mainly, they all waited in silence to see if they could be in awe once again.
This sense of excitement and wonder was especially shocking to some Senior Outer and Inner ranked students.
They all honesty couldn't believe their anticipation was through the roof.
"Just how many years has it been since we signed up for this task? This must be the most excitement any of us ever had!"
"Well, how could the excitement not be this high? Innate Core talent is a bit rare, but it's nothing too out of this world. Last exam also had a few half-steps and Innate Lord Talent. Sky Ruler though….now that hasn't been seen since forever!"
Indeed, these Crimson Sea Academy students weren't here entirely because of their own self-interest. Most of them had tasks to carry out during the last part of the exam and when the exam was over.
Mainly, these students were here to spread the word if any worthy enough talent is introduced within the entrance exam.
For numerous years, the excitement for spreading such news has never been as high as today.
Innate Core talent would be enough to arouse other students' interest for about a day.
But Sky Ruler talent....the noise made would go through the roof!
"I wonder really….it's been around six minutes. From what I heard, an old Core level Senior student with peak Innate Lord talent managed to finish this exam with an average ranking of just around forty minutes. Can this achieve even a shorter time and better ranking?"
One of the students murmured out.
Unknowingly, many students began comparing Cain and Kali with past extreme geniuses. Their expectations only increased by the second.
At that moment, where Elder Mo overseer the exam, a second person was currently by his side, intently watching the illusion platform just like him.
This person was a woman who naturally exuded the aura of utmost dignity. She didn't have a particularly outstanding beautiful appearance, but her expression showcased she doesn't play around at all.
This woman also adorned nearly the same uniform robe as Elder Mo. However, her uniform consisted of a unique-looking badge pinned to the right of her chest.
The dignified-looking woman had her indifferent gaze specifically locked on to Cain and Kali.
She faintly smiled. "So….those two are the ones, huh? Just from first glance, I can see there's something peculiar about them."
"I'm not exaggerating, Elder Xue, when I say you needed to see them when they were up. I've encountered many youthful temperaments. And those two have spines that are very difficult to take."
Elder Mo slowly explained. Unprecedented Martial Talent like the sibling duo must not go unnoticed. Not very often would two Elders come down to overseer the entrance exams.
But today was an obvious exception.
"Is that right, Elder Mo?" Elder Xue's eyes gained a vague sense of interest. "Well then, I most certainly looki-"
Suddenly, Elder Xue's words caught in her throat.
In that instance, a clear pulse of Spirit Energy swept through the area. The pulse of Spirit Energy came as a wave of a spring breeze, recklessly flapping everyone's clothes and hairs.
Elder Xue froze entirely, her eyes nearly bulging from her socket.
Elder Mo went as rigid as a mechanical robot, his mind slowing down immensely to process what he was witnessing.
And the Crimson Sea Academy students nearly fell square on their asses in sudden, overwhelming shock.
"He-that boy! Spirit Energy is all over him!"
One student blurted out his immense sense of disbelief. Disbelief that was shared throughout the entire area.
At the same time, the pulse of Spirit Energy breezed through everyone; a layer of bright golden Spirit Energy engulfed Cain's entire form!
The golden Spirit Energy appeared like a cocoon, almost like Cain was undergoing a new evolution.
But after only a few seconds, a single yet large golden line split precisely at the center of the golden Spirit Energy cocoon.
'Hu~!'
A bright golden flash illuminated the entire area, throwing everything into a mesmerizing sunny radiance.
And at this time, the golden Spirit Energy cocoon completely vaporized off from Cain's body!
For a whole second, there was only utter silence.
Cain felt himself return to reality and promptly flung his eyes wide open. And just as the beautiful courtyard re-entered his sight, Cain sensed a pulse of Spirit Energy right next to him.
"Hm?" Cain furrowed his brows, feeling entirely in awe over this powerful Spirit Energy.
But before he could even attempt to perceive anything, a bright golden flash temporarily blinded his vision.
'Hu~!'
The same magical process that occurred for Cain also occurred for Kali! She effortlessly shattered her golden Spirit Energy cocoon, only slightly lagging behind Cain.
"Mn….that was a nice rest."
Kali had a pleased smile upon returning to reality. She then tossed her gaze over to Cain and was about to speak again.
However, at that moment, an immense eruption of noise cut into the area!
"That-that phenomena! The Spirit cocoon shattering!! Doesn't this mean those two souls are that strong, and their Martial Hearts is already at a formidable level?!"
"This-this….it could only mean this. I've never seen Spirit cocoon shattering, but I've heard numerous tales from other Senior Elders about this. Those two truly have high enough comprehension abilities to see insights within their soul and Martial Heart. No wonder….no wonder they could achieve Peak Sky Ruler…."
"Not only just this, but these two also achieved the Perfected Ranking! I can count on my fingers on many peak talented Senior students achieved this. Hell, not even the Discpilnary Lords achieved Perfected Rankings!"
The Senior Inner Ranked students were all frantically sharing what they knew about the Spirit cocoon shattering.
And as this information spread around, the students who didn't know felt their shock increased by tenfold.
Wouldn't this mean that Cain and Kali achieved something only old legendary figures achieved?
And at half the time?!
Just what kind of youthful freaks are they?!
"Elder Mo….I think even you are underestimating this kind of Martial Talent."
Elder Xue suddenly spoke up. Her voice was slow as her eyes intently stared over at Cain and Kali. "The difficulty to see insights on one soul and Martial Heart….those kids are massively downplaying this. The ones who can achieve this feat are usually….usually…."
"Sage Core talents…." Elder Mo finished her sentence. His voice was nearly robotic, still in blatant disbelief over this whole situation.
To achieve Perfect result in this part would require that youth to have a Martial comprehension that virtually extends past their current realm!
Soul insight comprehension is supposed to be only what cultivators at the Profound Soul realm.
And even then, Soul insight gained at the Profound Soul realm is at the surface level at the beast. Since Cain and Kali could achieve this while just at the Nascent Realm....just how much more terrifying can their comprehension grow?
Slowly shaking his head at this thought, Elder Mo continued to speak.
"If this were to be known by all, it would invite more trouble than rewards onto them. The Azure Lightning Sect truly wants to suppress us in every way. We will only tell the head Principle about this. As for the kids, let them be. As long they don't know the whole truth, it won't affect anyone."
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As the whole crowd went utterly ballistic over the sibling duo's extreme results, Cain and Kali had already distanced themselves away from everyone else.
Now that they have a moment to debrief, Cain asked first, "I'm curious. Just how did you defeat your Heart Demons?"
Considering they couldn't just mainly rely on their insane Martial Talent, Cain was curious to see what different method his domineering sister used.
Perhaps he could even see some insight into his own way of thinking by comparing their results.
In response to the sudden question, Kali shot Cain a beautifully shiny smile. She was like a blossoming peach, entirely pure and radiant.
Then, without warning, Kali threw her arms around Cain, pulling him into a loving sisterly hug.
At this moment, there wasn't any sign of her usual domineering disdain or arrogance. She was simply a cute young maiden.
With excitement, affection, and pride dripping into her voice, she explained, "I passed all because of you, Cain! Just thinking about you greatly inspires me with boundless confidence to conquer anything! My mere Heart Demons were nothing but a breeze."
"I see…."
Cain quietly muttered out, feeling incredibly warm at this moment. His hands basically moved on their own as he slowly stroked Kali's long and lushes long hair.
Moments like this truly felt nice.
Cain can fathoms that perhaps one day, he'll be entirely on his own for parts of their journey. Long seclusion would just be a natural part of their lives in their pursuit for the pinnacle of Martial strength.
He didn't think it would be possible at all to be with Kali all of the time. So that's why Cain truly valued moments like this.
He didn't care at all about who was watching. He simply focused on basking in the warmth of his cute sister's embrace, finding it adorable how she buried herself in his neck.
After a few sweet moments of this, Kali eventually pulled back.
As she did so, Cain spouted a warm smile, telling her, "It is basically the same for me. Your endless love gave me the strength to push through anything. It really is like we're the perfect pair."
"Hehe~! Of course, we are!" Kali sweetly giggled while fully letting go of Cain.
Like this, Cain and Kali fell into a comfortable silence.. They calmly waited for their Mortal competition to finish this exam.