Right when everyone was shocked, excited, and endlessly praising Yang Jian, something unexpected occurred. A certain part of the violet energy within the auspicious runes suddenly converged together, and then it shot towards Yang Jian.
Yang Jian also felt that something was amiss. He hurriedly opened his eyes, but it was too late. The ball of purple gas had already hit his body and sent him flying into the wall behind him.
Fortunately, the ball of purple gas wasn't strong. After being sent flying, Yang Jian immediately got up and didn't seem to be injured.
Everything happened in the time it takes for a spark to fly off a piece of flint. When everyone came back to their senses, there wasn't a single one of them who wasn't surprised and puzzled.
They were confused because since the fifth grade auspicious rune purple gas had already appeared, Mister Pei's soul essence and the runic array should have accepted Yang Jian. But why did it suddenly send Yang Jian flying?
Could it be that Yang Jian wasn't accepted by Mister Pei's soul essence, but someone else?
But that couldn't be right. Yang Jian was the only person who could reach the third level. If he wasn't accepted, who else could it be?
It seemed like this was Mister Pei's soul essence's assessment of Yang Jian. Otherwise, how could Yang Jian be unscathed from the attack of the auspicious rune purple gas?
No matter how they thought about it, everyone felt that this was the most likely explanation.
Everyone thought so, including Yang Jian, who was on the third level. Hence, after his expression changed several times, Yang Jian once again walked towards where he was sitting.
However, he was immediately repelled by the auspicious rune purple gas as soon as he took a step forward.
Yang Jian tried countless times but to no avail. In the end, he could only sit on the ground helplessly.
Perhaps it was because he hadn't comprehended the insights of a grade six alchemist, so Mister Pei's soul essence gave him such a punishment. Yang Jian pondered in his heart.
The people outside naturally felt that this was some sort of test. Otherwise, the runic array wouldn't have allowed Yang Jian to remain inside.
Just as Yang Jian sat down, before he could enter into a state of comprehension, a commotion broke out outside.
The reason for the commotion was because someone actually stood up on the first level.
It was already surprising that there were five people on the first level. Now, someone actually stood up after passing the test of Mister Pei's soul essence. How could they not be surprised?
"It's Linlong!"
"It's actually Linlong!"
When they saw who it was, they all cried out in surprise.
Even Ye Zhuangya, Song Dongming, and the others, who were previously optimistic about Linlong, were dumbstruck.
Although they thought highly of Lin Long, they didn't think that he would be able to stand out now.
However, Linlong had done it. Among so many people, he was the only one to enter the second floor after Yang Jian and Murong Xue.
All the mentors nodded excitedly as they watched Linlong slowly walk toward the second level.
This time, three disciples had appeared consecutively. This was something they had never dared to imagine.
Even if Mr. Pei was still alive, he wouldn't have dared to imagine such a situation.
While the crowd was making a ruckus, Yang Jian, who had yet to enter the state of enlightenment, opened his eyes and saw Linlong stand up.
Yang Jian's face couldn't help turning a little ugly. He never thought that Lin Long would be able to enter the second level, but Lin Long had actually done it.
However, a smile quickly appeared on his face because he had already entered the third level. Even if Linlong had entered the second level, there would still be a huge gap between them. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to describe it as a chasm.
A mocking smile appeared on Yang Jian's face. Just as he was about to enter the state of enlightenment again, a look of shock appeared on his face.
Below him, Linlong had actually done something completely unexpected.
Yang Jian wasn't the only one who hadn't expected this. The people outside were equally surprised.
This was because Linlong didn't find a prayer mat to sit on after arriving on the second level. Instead, he walked straight to Murong Xue's side.
Of course, walking to Murong Xue's side wasn't a big deal. However, Linlong's actions were infuriating because he actually reached out to pull Murong Xue up.
Those who didn't understand the runic formation would think that Linlong had good intentions and wanted to pull Murong Xue up so that she could enter the third level. However, those who understood the runic formation before them all knew that this was simply undue haste. Not only would he not receive the approval of Mr. Pei's spirit, he would even be punished.
Ye Hongyi, Wei Zhanpeng, and the other older people had a deep impression of this. This was because many years ago, there was a disciple who also did the same thing. He wanted to directly pull someone up so that he could enter the next level.
However, things didn't turn out as he wished. Not only was the person who pulled him up sent flying by the runic formation, the person who was being pulled up was not spared either.
So, how could they not be angry when they saw Linlong do such a thing?
They weren't just angry. Their faces were filled with panic as well.
It hadn't been easy for two more disciples to enter the second level. If Linlong's action meant that both of them were not accepted by Mr. Pei's spirit, it would be too late for them to cry.
"Damned Linlong! Stop this at once!"
At that moment, countless people were howling with rage.
To their helplessness, Linlong continued to do as he pleased and reached for Murong Xue.
As soon as Linlong grabbed Murong Xue's hand, Murong Xue was roused from her state of enlightenment. When she saw that Linlong was right in front of her, her face immediately lit up with joy.
However, when she saw that Linlong was clearly grabbing her hand, Murong Xue's expression changed. After being influenced by Ye Zhuangya for so many years, she naturally knew the consequences of Linlong's actions.
"Senior Brother Lin, don't!" Murong Xue cried out anxiously.
However, her cries did not stop Linlong, because he had already pulled her up.
Murong Xue's face filled with disappointment. She knew how difficult it was to enter the second level. She never thought that Linlong would ruin the moment she finally managed to do so.
However, she did not blame Linlong, because she felt that he had done it unintentionally.
The people outside, however, were not having any of it. They all began to curse Linlong.
Even Wei Zhanpeng and the others glared at Linlong, unsure of what he was trying to do.
"Linlong, you scourge!"
"Linlong, do you believe that I'll beat you to death the moment you come out?"
"Linlong, from today onwards, you are no longer a student of our academy."
"Linlong, get out of the academy!"
For a moment, curses filled the entire plaza.
At first, Yang Jian was angry at Linlong for pulling her away, but when he heard how furious the crowd was, he couldn't help but smile.
The more Linlong was screwed over, the happier he was. As for Murong Xue, he felt that she completely deserved it.
This is what happens to those who don't follow me, Yang Jian. Yang Jian's expression turned cold.
Furthermore, the greater the gap between him and Murong Xue, the greater his chances of winning her over.
Thus, the more Yang Jian thought about it, the happier he became.
Alright, let's see how the Runic Formation punishes him. With that thought in mind, Yang Jian turned his attention back to Linlong.
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