Chapter 38: Risen Star

The atmosphere in the testing hall shifted, the air crackling with the raw energy that emanated from Cheol Su's body.

"I told you," he said, his voice carrying the weight of a thousand storms. "I'm not here for your entertainment. I am here to pass the exam, and I will not be deterred."

With each word, his power grew, the air around him pulsing with a dangerous electricity that sent shivers down the spines of those who witnessed it.As Cheol Su's power surged to its zenith, a hush fell over the testing hall. The students, who had once mocked and ridiculed him, now watched with a mix of awe and trepidation.

And in that moment, a slender figure emerged from the shadows, his face bearing the neutral expression of an official tester.

"Cheol Su," he said, his voice clear and professional. "Please follow me. It is time for your exam."As Cheol Su followed the tester to the testing machine, his steps were measured and purposeful, each stride radiating with the power that had lain dormant for so long.

The machine loomed before him, its metallic surface gleaming in the light of the chamber. Cheol Su placed his hand upon the scanner, his eyes fixed on the display as the test began.

"Begin," the tester said, his voice quiet but firm.

And as Cheol Su engaged with the exam, the testing hall was plunged into silence.The minutes passed like hours, the tension in the room growing with each passing second.

The testing machine hummed and flickered, its sensors absorbing the energy that flowed from Cheol Su's body.

And as he worked his way through the exam, his movements became more precise, his focus more intense, until he seemed to be one with the machine itself, his consciousness merging with its complex algorithms.

"There," he whispered, his breath catching in his throat as the final screen appeared on the display.---

NAME: Cheol Su

RACE: Evolver

AGE: 17

RANK: Level 6 Advanced Level Evolver

CLASS: ??

MASTERY LEVEL: ??

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The display flickered with the information, its letters glowing with the heat of Cheol Su's power.

The tester's eyes widened, his expression a mix of shock and disbelief.

"Level 6 advanced?" he whispered, his voice barely audible above the hum of the machine. The tester hesitated, his hand hovering over the machine's controls as he struggled to process the information before him.

"This...this is impossible," he said, his voice still filled with disbelief. "How did he achieve this in such a short amount of time?"

But even as he spoke, Cheol Su's expression remained unchanged, his gaze focused on the display before him.

"It's simple," he replied, his voice calm and even. "I harnessed the power that lay dormant within me."As the tester continued to grapple with the implications of Cheol Su's newfound power, the murmurs of the crowd swelled, their curiosity mounting as they watched from the sidelines.

"Attention," the tester called out, his voice loud and authoritative. "I hereby announce that Cheol Su has achieved a level 6 advanced mastery, ranking him among the most powerful evolvers in the academy."

A gasp rippled through the crowd as the reality of Cheol Su's feat sank in.

"It's true," one of the students whispered, his voice trembling with awe.As the murmurs of the crowd grew louder, Master Cheol remained silent, his eyes fixed on the floor in a silent admission of defeat.

But even as the others processed the shock of Cheol Su's ascension, Master Yun stood in quiet contemplation, his gaze trained on his protégé.

"He has grown beyond our expectations," he whispered, his voice filled with pride. "He will surpass us all."

And as the tester approached Cheol Su, his expression one of admiration, the true magnitude of his achievement began to sink in.The tester's hand was on Cheol Su's shoulder, his gaze brimming with respect.

"You have done well, Cheol Su," he said, his voice tinged with awe. "You have proven yourself to be a force to be reckoned with."

Cheol Su nodded, his expression stoic but his eyes alive with a newfound power.

"Thank you, sir," he replied, his words filled with the gravitas of his rank. "But this is only the beginning.As the crowd fell silent, Master Yun's voice rang out with the authority of his position.

"It is time to recognize Cheol Su's true potential," he proclaimed, his eyes burning with pride. "According to the academy's laws, an advanced level evolver must be placed in the advanced class. Therefore, I hereby declare a double promotion for Cheol Su, from the beginner class to the advanced class."

The crowd erupted into a chorus of whispers, their shock quickly turning to excitement as the implications of Master Yun's words sank in. Master Yun continued, his voice resounding with the weight of his authority.

"This is not an honor bestowed lightly," he said, his gaze sweeping the room. "It is a testament to the power and potential that dwells within Cheol Su. He has proven himself worthy of this advancement, and he will continue to push the boundaries of what it means to be an evolver."

As his words echoed in the hall, Cheol Su's gaze was unreadable, his expression a mask of focus and determination.As Master Yun's words echoed in the testing hall, Tae Won's disbelief was palpable, his expression a mix of shock and incredulity.

"No," he whispered, his voice tinged with disbelief. "It's impossible. How could Cheol Su have achieved this?"

His friends, their faces contorted with confusion and uncertainty, shared in his astonishment.

"But it's true," Shin Sung murmured, his voice trembling with the realization.

"Cheol Su is one of us now," Lee Min added, the fear in his voice betraying his own uncertainty.

"No," Tae Won insisted, his voice quivering with a mixture of anger and disbelief. "Cheol Su isn't one of us you idiot. He's...he's above us. He's even ahead of us."

His friends fell silent, the weight of Tae Won's words sinking in as they considered the implications.

"He's...an advanced level evolver," Shin Sung murmured, the shock in his voice betraying his own uncertainty.

"This changes everything," Lee Min added, his voice hushed with awe. As Cheol Su's gaze swept across the room, it settled on Tae Won and his cronies with a piercing intensity.

For a moment, they froze, their eyes widening in fear as they felt the full weight of Cheol Su's power bearing down on them.

"He sees us," Tae Won whispered, his voice trembling with a mixture of dread and uncertainty.

"I am afraid he is going to try getting back at us," Lee Min added, his voice cracking with fear.