Kneeling at the very front, in the most conspicuous position, was exactly Julian.
His face was full of uncontrollable excitement and joy as he shouted loudly, "We pay our respects to the Saint Lord!"
"Mm, all of you, rise." Alex nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the crowd as he smiled faintly.
"The hour has not yet arrived, yet you have all gathered early. It seems you are incredibly impatient for the Examination Assembly."
"It appears everyone has achieved no small amount of breakthroughs and is entirely focused on coming to claim their rewards."
The crowd laughed awkwardly, scratching their heads with some embarrassment.
Only Julian confessed without holding back, saying excitedly, "Saint Lord, but of course!"
"For this second Examination Assembly, I have exhausted my heart and soul. I haven't even slept much!"
"Oh?" Alex said with deep interest.
"In just a short month, you have already broken through to the fifth level of Core Formation?"
