It was all too bizarre.
So much so that even with their vast experience, they couldn't find an answer.
...
「Above the examination grounds.」
Watching Li Chang'an in the arena, Empress Liyang, Su Ying, found her mouth falling slightly agape. Her phoenix eyes widened in astonishment. After a long moment, she couldn't help but murmur, "That... just now... did he use pure physical strength to kill the Saint Heir's guard?"
Behind her, the chief examiner, Shi En, also had a look of utter shock. He replied, "Well, unless I was hallucinating... I believe so..."
Upon hearing Shi En's reply, a complicated look entered Su Ying's eyes. She didn't know whether to be worried or delighted. Taking a deep breath, she said, "It seems we've all underestimated him. With that level of strength, he has likely already stepped into the Innate realm!"
'An Innate Martial Artist who's not even ten years old.'
'Don't tell me there are actually monsters in this world who've achieved Rejuvenation?'
