Afterward, Ye Ming checked the information about the Secret Realm - Mechanical Tunnel.
This was a VIP Elementary Secret Realm, and the highest Realm Vicious Beasts within it were Third-Tier.
These Vicious Beasts were mostly intelligent lifeforms made of metal, possessing extremely high defense and attack power.
Inside the tunnel, there were also numerous mechanical traps.
Laser beams on the walls, chariots mounted with machine guns, and various other technological dangers.
"I am currently a Second-Tier Contract Master."
"But my true strength far surpasses even a Third-Tier Contract Master."
"Therefore, the Mechanical Tunnel shouldn't be too difficult for me."
Ye Ming was very confident in his own strength.
The Vicious Beasts could be dealt with; as for the mechanical traps...
Bullets were dead, people were alive. As a Top Assassin, if Ye Ming couldn't even dodge bullets, he might as well go home and raise chickens.
"What I didn't expect, though, was that this Mechanical Tunnel is actually a natural Secret Realm!"
Ye Ming was somewhat surprised.
Logically, with the presence of a large number of mechanical weapons, from any perspective, it should have been an artificial Secret Realm.
However, according to the data, the Mechanical Tunnel was indeed a natural Secret Realm, which descended upon Cangnan City thirty years ago.
At that time, when people saw the large number of mechanical weapons in the Secret Realm, it sparked a wave of public opinion, claiming that Vicious Beasts were super-intelligent alien lifeforms, possessing terrifying technological power.
Some also said that Vicious Beasts were an advance team deployed by aliens to Earth, with the goal of invading Earth.
However, these discussions were later forgotten.
"That's enough for today."
"It's time for a good rest!"
Ye Ming lay on the bed, stretching his limbs.
Just then, his Older Sister Ye Xinxin's voice came from outside the door,
"Ye Ming, Teacher Yang called me earlier."
"She said to tell you to prepare for the Intermediate Test organized by the school tomorrow!"
"I've sent the information to your phone!"
Hmm?
Ye Ming's brows furrowed slightly.
Intermediate Test?
Oh, it seemed there was such a thing.
Before the Martial Arts Grand Examination, Cangnan No. 1 High School would hold a Primary Test, Intermediate Test, and Mock Exam to help everyone better understand their own strength.
Ye Ming picked up his fully charged phone and glanced at it.
Intermediate Test.
Test Content: Enter the Elementary Secret Realm - Windless Forest, and collect Vicious Beast Materials.
Ten Hurricane Claws for pass.
Twenty Hurricane Claws for good.
Thirty Hurricane Claws for excellent.
Fifty Hurricane Claws for a perfect score.
Killing a First-Tier Vicious Beast, the Hurricane Eagle, had a high probability of yielding Hurricane Claws. This Intermediate Test had a certain degree of difficulty, but for Ye Ming, it was completely a piece of cake.
"I wonder if my Blood Demon Eye can pass."
Ye Ming looked at the thousands of Blood Demon Eyes in his storage ring and fell into contemplation.
Immediately, he sent a message to his homeroom teacher.
[Ye Ming]: Teacher Yang, I'd like to skip tomorrow's Intermediate Test. Here's the reason (picture, partial video).
Teacher, who had just lain down to rest, couldn't help but frown when she saw the message from Ye Ming.
"Skipping the Primary Test was one thing."
"Skipping the Intermediate Test too?"
"What in the world is this Ye Ming fellow up to?"
Yang Jingwen said with some displeasure, but she still opened the picture and video.
The result.
When she finished watching, her eyes widened instantly.
And she immediately forwarded it to the principal.
The other party gave a reply on the spot.
[Teacher]: Okay, student Ye Ming, the teacher has seen your excellent results, and your request has been approved.
[Teacher]: However, the teacher hopes you can balance work and rest, and definitely don't overwork yourself. Oh, the principal just said that if you have time, come back to school. The principal has a little surprise for you to help you become a Second-Tier Contractor.
Second-Tier Contractor?
Ye Ming smiled helplessly, "Isn't this forcing me to show off!"
He immediately replied.
[Ye Ming]: Okay, thank you, teacher. But please tell the principal that I'm already Second-Tier.
[Teacher]: Se... Second-Tier already?
At the same time.
In a certain residential area, a man who was lying in bed reading suddenly sat up with a start.
His movement was so loud that it woke up the woman who was sound asleep beside him,
"What are you doing? So flustered, did something happen at Cangnan No. 1 High School?"
"Something happened!"
"Something big happened!"
Principal was agitated, looking at the message from Teacher, feeling his head buzz.
Second-Tier!
In just one day, he actually Broke Through to Second-Tier!
One must know that even an SSS-Rank Saintess would need at least two weeks to Break Through to Second-Tier!!!
The next day.
Teleportation Hall.
Teacher was leading the students in registering relevant information.
Because it was their first time entering a Secret Realm, most students were a little excited, already fantasizing in their minds about their heroic performance of instantly killing Vicious Beasts.
However, in reality, after they entered the Secret Realm, it would be good enough if they weren't chased and killed by Vicious Beasts.
"Before entering the Secret Realm, I suggest you all team up first."
"Two people per group. This can reduce danger and also allow you to gain experience."
As Teacher's voice fell, everyone began to look for their teammates.
Wang Haoyang came to Liu Yuxuan's side and asked with a smile:
"Yuxuan, let's team up."
"Your contracted spirit is an SS-rank Saintess of Radiant Light, and my contracted spirit is an S-rank Saintess of Lightning."
"If we join forces, we can definitely get a perfect score!"
"..."
Liu Yuxuan remained silent, not agreeing to him immediately.
Her gaze swept across the entire hall, her brows tightly furrowed, a look of confusion on her face.
Wang Haoyang, of course, saw through her thoughts,
"This Ye Ming is really something."
"Skipping the Primary Test was one thing, but now he's not even coming to the Intermediate Test."
"He really doesn't take school rules seriously!"
Just as his words fell.
A familiar figure walked towards them.
The students looked closely, wasn't this Ye Ming?
"Hey, hey, Ye Ming is here, is he here to participate in the Intermediate Test? I thought he wasn't coming."
"You're joking, the Intermediate Test is a good opportunity to train in the Secret Realm, how could Ye Ming not come?"
"That's right!"
Wang Haoyang interjected, scoffing with disdain,
"No matter how powerful Ye Ming is, he can't possibly complete the Intermediate Test in advance."
"Everyone is a First-Tier Contractor, does he dare to enter the Secret Realm alone?"
"The Vicious Beasts in the Secret Realm are not simulated creatures; they are not that easy to deal with!"
If Ye Ming didn't come, Wang Haoyang had a reason to mock him.
If Ye Ming came, he still had a reason to mock him.
Hehe.
There are always people who want to be idiots; you can't stop them.
Upon seeing Ye Ming arrive, Liu Yuxuan's serious expression softened.
She pushed through the crowd and quickly came before Ye Ming, her face wreathed in a sweet smile,
"Hello, Ye Ming, long time no see."
"Are you also here for the Intermediate Test?"
"The teacher just told us to team up, and you don't have a teammate yet, but I deliberately didn't team up, I was waiting for you, hehe."
Liu Yuxuan's face held a sweet, girlish smile.
Ye Ming frowned slightly, and replied politely,
"I'm sorry, I'm not here for the Intermediate Test."
"I have other matters."
With that, Ye Ming nodded at Teacher, then was led towards the VIP area by a staff member who walked up to him.
Watching Ye Ming's departing back.
Liu Yuxuan's smile froze.