A Little Taller Than the Brother-in-law

"The fact that a White-Robed Priest is presiding over this test is quite unexpected; it seems it's all because of you."

Yale watched the many members of the Radiant Church emerging from the Radiant Church Building, his tone filled with a sense of wonder.

Linley looked at Yale, somewhat puzzled, "Is there something special about a White-Robed Priest presiding over it?"

"I know, I know." Alice, standing nearby, quickly spoke up, "Within the Radiant Church, a White-Robed Priest is at the very least a seventh-rank mage."

When mentioning the Radiant Church, Alice's eyes were filled with fervent heat.

This caused Linley, who had previously held a decent impression of Alice, to frown slightly.

However, Linley was not a talkative person by nature, so he didn't say much else.

Meanwhile, inside the System Space, Lin Ke watched this scene, lost in thought.

In the original work, Hongmeng said that Linley was a person of uncertain destiny. Yet, because of my existence, Linley's experiences have changed so much, and he still became acquainted with Yale, Alice, and Kalan. Is this so-called uncertain destiny actually a predetermined fate on a higher level?

Lin Ke's thoughts flickered, wanting to pursue the answer to this question, but the astronomical amount of energy points required to do so made him dismiss the idea.

"I'll go pay the fee first."

In the outside world, Linley exchanged greetings with Yale and Alice before heading inside the Radiant Church Building.

Originally, others were queuing up to pay, but upon seeing Linley approach, they all stepped aside to make way.

Linley was initially a bit hesitant, but seeing that the people from the Radiant Church didn't say anything, he walked straight to the front of the line.

"Name, and where are you from?"

The White-Robed Priest was a middle-aged man with short hair and a friendly smile on his face.

"Linley Baruch, from Wushan Town."

"Very good, go wait over there!"

The White-Robed Priest recorded Linley's information and then pointed to a deacon of the church standing beside a crystal ball.

In less than half an hour, the registration was over, and the White-Robed Priest looked toward Linley, "First, Linley Baruch."

Hearing Linley's name, Hogg and the surrounding nobles all looked in Linley's direction.

Because of the system, Linley had long since known his elemental affinity, so he didn't feel any nervousness facing the test.

"No need to be nervous." The church deacon said with a smile, "Just place your hand on the crystal ball and close your eyes to sense it."

Hearing the deacon's words, Linley nodded slightly and placed his hand on the crystal ball.

In an instant, everyone's gaze was fixed on the crystal ball.

Three or five breaths passed.

"Hum~"

The crystal ball hummed, and countless earth-yellow and cyan light spots began to gather and churn, with a small amount of fire-red light spots mixed in.

The next moment, the church deacon quickly spoke, announcing Linley's elemental affinity: "Linley Baruch, magic affinity: Earth Element, Wind Element super-grade, Fire Element mid-grade."

"Super-grade, dual-element super-grade!"

"As expected of a genius taken as a disciple by a ninth-rank mage!"

"This Linley will be at least a seventh-rank mage in the future."

"I think even more than that!"

"There are rumors that Linley's teacher is already preparing to break through to the Saint-level."

"..."

The surrounding discussions erupted instantly, and around Hogg, many nobles smiled and offered their congratulations.

Hogg wore a reserved smile on his face, not appearing overly excited.

After all, his son was a destined Saint-level powerhouse.

And he would definitely break through to become a Saint-level powerhouse before he did.

What did it matter if his magic talent was a little better or worse?

"Linley, you actually have Wind and Fire talent as well." Doehring's voice echoed in Linley's mind, "It seems your elders were right. I can only teach you Earth Element magic; you will still need to study Wind and Fire elements at the academy."

Hearing Doehring's words, Linley glanced at the Wind and Fire magic on the shop panel, smiled, and said nothing.

However, Linley was a bit curious, "Grandpa Doehring, why don't you come out?"

"There is a Saint-level powerhouse hidden inside this church." Doehring's tone was solemn, "If I were to appear, I would definitely be discovered."

"Saint-level?" Linley couldn't help but raise an eyebrow, "It seems the Radiant Church's strength is truly not weak!"

However, Linley wasn't overly afraid.

After all, it wasn't as if he hadn't killed a Saint-level before.

That Spiked Back Iron Armored Dragon from before, although it had just broken through, was still a proper Saint-level, and hadn't he killed it in the end?

"Now, let's begin the spiritual power test." The church deacon said to Linley with a smile, "Enter the magic array, and try to hold on for as long as you can."

Linley looked in the direction indicated by the deacon of the Holy See, where a hexagonal magic formation stood tall.

Light Magic, Deterrence!

"Grandpa Doehring." As Linley walked toward the magic formation, he communicated with Doehring, "Remember to remind me later; once my spiritual energy reaches 69 times that of my peers, tell me to stop."

"No problem." Doehring's voice rang out, "But Linley, why must it be exactly 69 times?"

Doehring's tone sounded somewhat puzzled.

After all, 60 or 70 times, Doehring could understand; it was about hiding one's true strength.

But why did it have to be 69?

"I don't understand either." Linley's expression was also somewhat blank, "But my elder told me it must be 69 times, not a bit more."

The exchange between Linley and Doehring made Lin Ke laugh within the System Space.

"In the original story, Linley was suppressed by his brother-in-law for several years." Lin Ke toyed with two created Sovereign Sparks in his hands, "But now, Linley's spiritual energy is exactly one time higher than his brother-in-law's. I wonder what his brother-in-law's reaction will be when the time comes."

However, Lin Ke's words were not heard by Linley.

At this moment, Linley had already walked into the center of the magic formation.

The next moment, a warm white light lit up, and a feeling like a gentle breeze brushed against Linley's soul.

Time passed bit by bit, but Linley's expression remained unchanged throughout.

"A genius, a true genius!"

"His spiritual energy has already exceeded thirty times that of his peers, and he is still holding on."

"This Linley, he will at least be an eighth-rank mage in the future, perhaps even a ninth-rank mage!"

"To be taken as a disciple by a ninth-rank mage, he is truly extraordinary!"

"..."

The noisy discussions around him did not affect Linley.

"Linley, get ready." Doehring's voice began to sound, "It has already exceeded fifty times; you need to show a bit of struggle."

Hearing Doehring's words, Linley's body began to bend slightly, and he appeared to be straining a little.

"Sixty-nine times, that's enough!"

The moment Doehring's voice rang out, Linley dropped to one knee on the ground, gasping for breath.

At the same time, the magic formation officially stopped.

"Spiritual energy is 69 times that of his peers, Super-grade!"

The deacon of the Holy See's voice rang out, and the entire cathedral fell silent for a moment.

Outside the cathedral, the recruitment teachers from various magic academies looked at each other, and finally, all their gazes fell upon a middle-aged man in white robes.

Earth Element and Wind Element Super-grade, Fire Element Medium-grade, and spiritual energy 69 times that of his peers.

For a genius among geniuses like this, no magic academy other than the Ernst Magic Institute could possibly recruit him.

The next moment, the middle-aged man came before Linley, "Dual-element affinity Super-grade, spiritual energy Super-grade. Linley, would you be willing to join the Ernst Magic Institute?"