Qi Guoguang quickly saw Lin Yi's class.
An utterly ordinary Mage.
Just like his own.
It was not a Rare Profession.
In an instant, he felt a measure of admiration for Lin Yi.
As an ordinary Mage himself, he naturally knew how disadvantaged it was compared with other Rare Professions and even Rare Grade professions.
Those classes possessed innate advantages.
Across all of Blue Star, practically everyone who had become a powerhouse of the Seventh Turn or above had a Rare Profession, or even a Legendary Profession.
Qi Guoguang had achieved what he had today entirely through his own hard work and struggle!
Since becoming a Class User, he had encountered some lucky opportunities.
But more than that, there had been hard work.
Over these eighty years, not a single day had passed without him striving to improve himself.
"Reaching level 42 in just thirty days—he must have stumbled upon some kind of lucky opportunity, right?"
Someone spoke up.
At that moment, Qi Guoguang felt he could relate to Lin Yi.
He said, "Even if he had a lucky opportunity, that absolutely does not negate his hard work and diligence!"
"Luck alone could never raise someone to this level!"
Li Yuanjing nodded as well. "This young man is impressive. He must have put in countless times more effort than ordinary people!"
For a time, the Dongjiang Province Education Department higher-ups in the Examination Center, as well as a small number of Professional Alliance executives led by Qi Guoguang, all began to view Lin Yi in a new light.
At the very least, they knew they could not have reached this level at Lin Yi's age.
He was far too diligent!
If Lin Yi knew what these people were imagining, who knew how he would feel.
It wasn't me, I didn't do it, I'm just a lazy slob!
Li Yuanjing had not forgotten that Sun Liang was still waiting for his instructions. How exactly should they handle Lin Yi's unusual situation?
After pondering for a moment, Li Yuanjing spoke. "The last time we encountered such an outstanding examinee was decades ago. Since we've encountered another one today, let's make an exception for him."
"Reactivate that difficulty setting from back then."
Everyone else looked shocked upon hearing this.
"Deputy Director Li, that difficulty setting caused far too many accidents in the past!"
"For these examinees, it's far too difficult and detrimental to their physical and mental development. Didn't you say that yourself back then?"
Li Yuanjing shook his head. "Times have changed. To him, Nightmare Difficulty is a joke. It's too easy."
"The difficulties we set were all tailored for First Turn Class Users. Now that a Second Turn Class User has appeared, those tests no longer mean much."
"Of course, for the sake of fairness, notify all twenty-two examination sites across Tianhai to activate Purgatory Difficulty simultaneously."
Li Yuanjing's subordinates felt their scalps tingle at his words.
Of course, they knew what this so-called Purgatory Difficulty entailed.
Simply put, the final Dungeon combat test would be changed from an ordinary Dungeon into a special Dungeon contaminated by Abyssal Aura.
Like the special trials for various classes, the difficulty would skyrocket. At the same time, these inexperienced newcomers would be exposed to the utterly vicious monsters of the Abyss.
"Deputy Director, if we activate Abyss Difficulty, those without a special Abyss title won't be able to choose it..."
Li Yuanjing waved a hand. "Then have them display their Abyss titles. Those without an Abyss title simply won't be allowed to choose Purgatory Difficulty."
"Oh, add another restriction: only those with a Gold Label may choose Purgatory Difficulty."
"If that level 42 kid has never cleared a special trial before and has no title, then let him choose Nightmare Difficulty. It can't be helped."
Li Yuanjing had made up his mind.
Everyone could only comply.
Sun Liang immediately accepted the order and left.
He sprinted all the way again.
After returning to Exit No. 1, Sun Liang explained the newly added Purgatory Difficulty and its selection rules to everyone.
"Everyone, because Purgatory Difficulty has been added, examinees who have already registered and selected a difficulty may choose again once!"
"However, I must remind you that Purgatory Difficulty is extremely dangerous. There may even be casualties!"
"Those who choose this difficulty must sign a liability waiver. You are responsible for your own life and death!"
"Furthermore, the final assessment for this difficulty requires entering a special Dungeon contaminated by Abyssal Aura. You must possess an Abyss title to enter. Examinees without a title cannot register!"
"Those who wish to change their difficulty, please raise your hands now!"
There were only around twenty examinees at Entrance No. 1.
Changing difficulties was not a complicated process, and there was plenty of time.
Thus, following the rule of first come, first served, Sun Liang first allowed the examinees who had already registered to reselect their difficulty.
The next moment, Sun Liang saw three hands rise.
The young woman Lan Ruoyi calmly raised her right hand.
At the same time, Zhao Kai and one of his lackeys, who had also reached level 29, raised their hands.
Sun Liang was not particularly surprised.
These three had been the highest-level examinees earlier.
Moreover, Zhao Kai and the other boy both had Rare Professions.
Lan Ruoyi even had a Rare Grade profession.
They indeed had the confidence to challenge Purgatory Difficulty.
"Three examinees, please display your Abyss titles. Once they are verified, I will adjust your selected difficulty to Purgatory Difficulty!"
The next moment, Lin Yi saw five pitch-black characters appear above the heads of all three of them, including Lan Ruoyi.
"Abyss Challenger"!
Most titles were obtained by completing special achievements or special Dungeons.
They normally remained hidden.
They would only appear when a Class User actively chose to display them.
Clearly, the Abyss Challenger title was not particularly attractive, so no one was willing to display it unless necessary.
But at this moment.
Possessing this title was an immensely prestigious thing.
It meant they had once cleared a special class trial and had already encountered Abyss monsters.
Compared with others their age, they were already starting from a different line.
Zhao Kai had always harbored some resentment toward Lin Yi.
There was not much actual enmity between them.
But Zhao Kai's earlier remarks, along with the level 42 Lin Yi had displayed, had made him feel like a clown.
Especially since he had embarrassed himself in front of the goddess he wanted to pursue, which made him even more irritated.
At this moment, he stared at Lin Yi.
A malicious smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
So what if your level is high?
If you haven't passed a class trial, won't you still be unable to choose Purgatory Difficulty?
Difficulty was directly tied to the points one could obtain.
Even if you earned a perfect score in Nightmare Difficulty, it might not equal a high score in Purgatory Difficulty!
Everyone turned their eyes toward Lin Yi.
Sun Liang included.
Lin Yi had actually gone blank the moment Sun Liang said they needed to display their titles.
Damn, this is awkward!
Where the hell do you equip titles again?
He had never equipped a title before.
"Ahem, teacher, may I ask how one equips a title?" Lin Yi could only force himself to ask.
Beside him, Zhao Kai was even more overjoyed.
Hehe!
Keep pretending! Keep pretending!
You obviously don't have one. It's not that you don't know how to equip it, is it?
Before you continue