He hadn't just climbed to the ninety-ninth level.
In a short time, he'd directly comprehended the sword stele's inheritance as well.
There were still plenty of people who hadn't even started yet.
They needed to adapt first.
But Lu Yuan?
He'd succeeded outright, taking no more than a few minutes from start to finish.
Ice Fairy, Northern Emperor, Asura, Zhu Qingyu, and the others were utterly stunned.
Was the gap in comprehension really that huge?
Chunyang and Huikong could only shake their heads as well.
Especially when they recalled their earlier conversation, they both felt terribly awkward.
Compared to Lu Yuan's performance, everything they had done seemed dim and insignificant.
"The inheritance contained in the ninety-ninth sword stele must be the strongest of all."
After a brief moment of dazed silence, Dean Chen grew excited.
They'd originally hoped that reaching the thirtieth level would be enough.
Who could have expected such a pleasant surprise?
The inheritance from the ninety-ninth sword stele—just how powerful would it be?
The others felt the same way. This was an unexpected boon. Lu Yuan's comprehension was astonishing, but whatever inheritance he grasped would also benefit Zhendan Academy, wouldn't it?
Now he'd comprehended the strongest one directly. What else could this be but a wonderful surprise?
"Everyone."
Dean Zheng looked at the others.
For a moment, he felt unbearably guilty, but he knew he couldn't keep it from them any longer.
So, after taking a deep breath, he continued, "I promised Mr. Lu earlier that he wouldn't have to teach Zhendan Academy any inheritance he comprehended at Mount Shu."
His voice was so quiet that he could barely hear himself.
Who could have known things would turn out like this?
Dean Zheng felt like crying.
As soon as he said this,
the others froze, then their