Rivan quietly exclaimed, "Stop!"His eyes shone brightly as he watched the flower in front of him cease moving, as if time had frozen."Good," said a man, his eyes filled with appreciation. "You have progressed rapidly."Rivan turned, a proud smile blooming on his face. "Of course! There's nothing Rivan Aster can't master."The man smiled faintly and gently patted Rivan on the head. "Hm, you're excellent."This feeling again, from both Nathan and Lunara. Their presence always made him feel safe, and this strange feeling had made Rivan addicted."How big do you think my chances are of defeating Noah?" Rivan asked."30%," Nathan replied. He glanced briefly and swallowed the following words. It would be different if you were in the state you were in that day."Noah awakened his power earlier. He has a stronger foundation than you," he added.Nathan stood up, picked up his book, and said, "We won't be training for the next five days. Focus on the monthly exam."Rivan happily agreed. Train

The Practical Exam Arena is not an arena used for playful fights like those between Isla and Talia. This arena is a massive circular structure, specially designed to test the limits of students' strength. Its walls are made of high-level energy-absorbing material, and its floor is decorated with intricate magical patterns that serve as strength gauges and stabilizers.A faint rumbling sound and occasional flashes of light from the arena across the way created an atmosphere of tension. Hundreds of pairs of eyes were fixed on the stage; the judges, consisting of senior instructors and several members of the Aegis Division, sat in the highest row, their faces serious and impassive.Rivan stood at the arena entrance. His heart was pounding, but it was different from anger—it was pure adrenaline."Next fighters: Rivan Aster versus Leana Dione!" the referee's mechanical voice echoed throughout the complex.Rivan stepped forward. His opponent, Leana, a girl with light brown hair and determin