Ling Xiaoyun and the others hadn't expected things to go so smoothly tonight.
It went so smoothly that it exceeded their expectations.
No monsters attacked them from beginning to end; they simply spent the whole night peacefully grinding for experience points.
Everyone's strength has improved significantly, and almost everyone has advanced.
Of the ninety students, seventy-five achieved grade C and fifteen achieved grade B.
What does Rank B represent? It represents the backbone of the Awakened human population.
The final exam consists of two parts: a written exam and a physical exam.
The written exams began in the morning and were held in individual classrooms.
The afternoon session was the martial arts exam, which was also the most important part.
The martial arts exam is also divided into two parts, one of which is to test the level of strength.
The school provides specialized equipment to test students' strength, speed, reaction time, and energy levels, evaluating them to obtain a comprehensive score and ultimately giving them a performance rating.
The second part of the martial arts exam was the arena competition.
Random draw, two players compete against each other. One point is awarded for a win, one point is deducted for a loss, and 0 points are awarded for a draw.
Each student has only three chances to fail. After accumulating three failures, the final score is included in the total grade.
In the afternoon, when Ling Yi led the students of Class 10 to the martial arts examination site, they were first greeted by the people from the Guard Bureau.
"Someone has reported that someone in your Class 10 has had contact with the Black Robe Sect!"
One of the guards from the Guard Bureau came directly to Ling Yi and got straight to the point.
"Are you crazy? Who's so Bored?" Ling Xiaoyun said angrily!
"Exactly, don't let us know who it is, or we'll make them pay."
"We don't think we've offended anyone, have we?"
"Investigate this thoroughly. If the person who reported us for having ties to the Black Robe Sect Black Robe Sect most likely connected to them."
"They dare to bully Class 10? They're asking for it! Do they really think Class 10 is the same Class 10 as before?"
Ling Yi waved his hand and said, "Silence. The innocent are innocent, no need for further words."
As Ling Yi spoke, he glanced in the direction of Class Two.
Ye Mo was hiding behind the crowd, keeping a low profile, but his eyes were fixed on Class 10.
Upon seeing Ling Yi's gaze, she quickly lowered her head, not daring to meet his eyes.
Ling Yi smiled disdainfully, hoping that this Protagonist would be able to withstand it later.
At this moment, the guard looked at Ling Yi and asked, "Are you Teacher Zhang Meng? Did you make the report call yesterday?"
"Yes, I am reporting Ye Mo from Class Two as a member of the Black Robe Sect, using my real name."
Ling Yi's voice was loud, and everyone present heard it.
Both teachers and students are somewhat confused about the current situation.
Wait, didn't someone just report that students in Class 10 had connections with the Black Robe Sect? How come now it's the homeroom teacher of Class 10 reporting students from Class 2?
" Zhang Meng, are you out of your mind? I've done nothing to offend you!" Luo Qi, the homeroom teacher of Class Two, jumped out and pointed at Ling Yi, cursing loudly.
" Teacher Luo, please calm down. Since I dared to make this report, I certainly wouldn't have done it without reason. Ye Mo, aren't you going to come out and clarify things?"
Ye Mo was now covered in cold sweat.
He knows his own situation best. Although he's not a Black Robe Sect, the energy within him is indeed Weird Power. But how can this be explained? Who would believe it?
Humanity has only one attitude towards the Black Robe Sect: kill without mercy, with no Jade Emperor for negotiation.
The Guard Bureau has always maintained this attitude towards these scum who have betrayed humanity.
" Zhang Meng, Ye Mo is my classmate, it's not your place to slander him," Luo Qi said angrily.
"Slander? If anyone is slandering, it's your classmate Ye Mo who slandered my student first, reporting him without any reason. Ye Mo, what are your intentions?"
Upon hearing Ling Yi's words, Luo Qi looked at Ye Mo and said coldly, " Ye Mo, is this true?"
What could Ye Mo do at this point? He could only bite the bullet and say, "I personally witnessed the students of Class 10 absorbing the Weird Power, which is why I reported it."
"So, you have no way of being sure they're connected to the Black Robe Sect?"
Ye Mo remained silent. He reported the students of Class 10 not because they were members of the Black Robe Sect, but because they posed a threat to him.
"Damn it, there are plenty of Awakened cultivate by absorbing Weird Power. Who told you it's definitely from the Black Robe Sect? Have you West City you learned in school?"
" Weird Power is also a type of energy. I've also cultivated using Weird Power, so are you going to report me too?"
It's not that absorbing Weird Power is related to the Black Robe Sect. Many people can also utilize Weird Power Weird Power by converting it into cultivation energy through cultivation techniques or awakened special talents.
If the Weird Power cannot be converted and remains in the body for a long time, it will cause the body to become strange, turning it into something that is neither human nor ghost.
Very few Awakened can cultivate using Weird Power, as the conversion process is too complicated. Most Awakened can only improve their strength through normal cultivation.
The only criterion people use to judge whether someone belongs to the Black Robe Sect is not whether they can absorb Weird Power, but whether they possess Weird Power within their body.
Take Ling Xiaoyun and the others for example. They cultivate using Weird Power, but the Weird Power is directly converted into experience points, so naturally Weird Power doesn't remain in their bodies.
Only members of the Black Robe Sect can retain this Weird Power while remaining indistinguishable from normal people.
After all, they coexist with the supernatural, storing the supernatural within their bodies. Absorbing the Weird Power is the process of strengthening the supernatural within their bodies.
The stronger the strangeness, the stronger the host.
This method of storing strange things within the body is actually a rather ingenious way to enhance strength, since even ordinary people who are not Awakened can gain powerful strength through this method.
However, there is a huge drawback to this.
The bizarre can have a tremendous negative impact on a person's mind, and the chance of the host turning to the dark side is... 100%.
This is also the main reason why members of the Black Robe Sect hold extreme views and act recklessly without considering the consequences.
Si Wei looked towards Class Two, staring intently at Ye Mo.
" Ye Mo, step forward and join Class 10 for the test."
Ye Mo looked distressed and dawdled as he walked out of Class Two's line, but he stubbornly refused to get close to Class Ten's position.
There was no way around it; if he got close, the Weird Power within him would be devoured by them, completely out of his control.
What will happen to the exam if my abilities decline?
"Running away won't solve anything. You've wasted too much time. Come over here for the test." Si Wei frowned, his eyes already filled with murderous intent.
There's clearly something wrong with Ye Mo's current state.
Just then, a figure suddenly descended from the sky and landed in front of the guard.
The visitor was none other than the principal of Fengnan City No. 2 Middle School, a B-level wind-type Awakened.
Ling Yi's lips curled up involuntarily. He murmured to himself, "Who would have thought that this seemingly kind and approachable principal, a dignified B-level Awakened, would be the head of the Black Robe Sect in Fengnan City?"
His true strength is not B-level, but A-level. To be precise, there is an A-level monster inside him, whose strength is terrifying.
" Guard Bureau, Ye Mo's situation is somewhat special, but I assure you, Ye Mo is definitely not a member of the Black Robe Sect."
Si Wei frowned and said, "I'm sorry, but no matter the reason or who it is, we need to test them and report the data."
"What, am I, a school principal, not even allowed the right to protect my students?"
"Principal, you have to convince people, right? You let a member of the Black Robe Sect go with just a word from you. What are your intentions?"
Before Si Wei could speak, Ling Yi spoke first.
" Zhang Meng, what do you mean by that? Don't I, the principal of No. No. 2 Middle School, have enough face?"
"Nothing more than suspicion. Like I said, you can save this kid, but we have to be convinced first."
" The Black Robe Sect can infiltrate even the highest levels of the Ancient Country, so becoming the principal of No. 2 Middle School wouldn't be difficult for them."
Ling Yi's words were practically accusing the principal of being Black Robe Sect.
Ling Yi knew that the principal was a member of the Black Robe Sect, and the principal also knew that Ling Yi was a member of the Black Robe Sect.
Both of them knew each other's true identities.
But what the principal didn't understand was what his subordinate was actually doing.
"Teacher Zhang Meng, watch your words. Don't act like a madman, biting anyone you can get your hands on." A flash of murderous intent crossed the principal's eyes.
"Dare you test it?" Ling Yi asked with a smile, pointing to the equipment brought by the Guard Bureau.
If this guy jumps out to support Ye Mo now, then he shouldn't blame Ling Yi for dragging him down with him.
Today, Ling Yi is determined to confirm Ye Mo's identity as a member of the Black Robe Sect.
At this point, Ling Yi would not let go of anyone who jumped out to help Ye Mo.
Moreover, Ling Yi didn't even know how to definitively prove Ye Mo's innocence until the principal jumped in at just the right time.
" Zhang Meng, that's enough!" The principal looked at Ling Yi with icy eyes and said in a cold voice.
Ling Yi sneered, turned to the guard beside him, and loudly proclaimed, "I, Zhang Meng, hereby report that Wang Daquan, the principal of Fengnan City No. 2 Middle School, is the leader of the Black Robe Sect of Fengnan City."
The guard looked at Ling Yi with a solemn and serious expression for a moment, then waved his hand, and all the guards reacted instantly, surrounding Wang Daquan in the blink of an eye.
Regardless of whether Ling Yi's report is true or not, since the report was made, the Guard Bureau will inevitably take action.
" Zhao Huai, what do you mean by this? I've worked diligently in Fengnan City for over twenty years. Do you think I'm a member of the Black Robe Sect?"
Don't forget, you were once my student too.
Zhao Huai was the leading guard.
"I'm sorry, it's our duty. Any reports related to the Black Robe Sect will not be taken lightly. Please cooperate with our work."
Ling Yi secretly gave a thumbs up to this guard named Zhao Huai.
In fact, apart from the Protagonist and the Black Robe Sect, there are basically no truly wicked or evil people in this world.
Even those strange creatures and Demonic Beast are only naturally hostile to humans due to their different positions and allies; there's no question of good or bad between them.
But the Black Robe Sect is different; they are truly a wicked bunch.
To be honest, although Ye Mo is not a Black Robe Sect, his style of doing things is really no different from that of the Black Robe Sect, and even surpasses it.
In the original storyline, too many Awakened shouldn't have died died at this guy's hands.
Even though he ultimately fought for humanity, and even though he eventually became humanity's Savior, the things he said along the way were far too bloody and cruel.
This kind of person doesn't deserve to be the Protagonist.
Would the principal cooperate? Of course not. He's a member of the Black Robe Sect, and there's something sinister about him. If he cooperated, he would be exposed immediately.
So he made a move, not to run away. With his strength, these people in front of him were no match for him. Even if he wanted to leave, he would kill Ling Yi and take Ye Mo with him.
He hated Ling Yi the core; everyone else could live, but Ling Yi had to die.
As for Ye Mo, he was of immense value to their Black Robe Sect, and they had to take him away.
" Zhang Meng, die!"
Weird Power surged through Wang Daquan's body, and his originally thin figure instantly expanded, transforming him into a hideous and terrifying monster with four arms and a huge head.
This is precisely the bizarre original appearance of his body.
However, Ling Yi is only playing Zhang Meng; he is not Zhang Meng.
" Heaven-Locking Formation, trap!" Ling Yi calmly unleashed a Qimen Array...