As whispers of confusion arose among some of the examinees about the strict rules of the examination, suddenly, several beams of light from the Trial Tower targeted those whispering individuals.
"Vroom!"
Instantly, they vanished from the spot, followed by the authoritative voice announcing the cancellation of their examination qualifications for violating the rules. The scene sent a wave of shock through the thousands of candidates, compelling them to quickly cover their mouths in fear. The regulations were incredibly stringent, to the point where even the slightest murmur was forbidden. The entire venue fell into an eerie silence, with everyone too afraid to even breathe too loudly, lest their years of preparation be disqualified at the final hurdle.
Lin remembered the repeated warnings from Principal Lu about adhering strictly to the examination's regulations, which tolerated no violations, not even minor ones. Lin was confident in his ability to comply, but he couldn't help worrying about Gao Yang, known for his inability to keep quiet. Indeed, Gao Yang was forcibly covering his own mouth, aware of his tendency to speak out of turn.
The authoritative voice then detailed the examination rules, clarifying that the Trial Tower would adapt its testing scenarios to fit different job classes. Auxiliary job classes would face non-combat scenarios, while primary combat classes would encounter combat-oriented scenarios. After passing the initial tests, candidates could choose their difficulty level, with different levels offering varying points that could be carried over to their future academies.
As the candidates began to queue for entry into the Tower, the atmosphere was tense but orderly, a stark contrast to their usual demeanor. Even Wang Zhihao, usually arrogant and unruly, dared not flaunt his status here. The Grand Examination, scrutinized by the empire's top echelons, was no place for mischief.
Upon entering the Tower, Lin, along with the others, was transported to a unique space designed for his job class. High above in the Tower, seasoned examiners observed the candidates, intrigued by the appearance of Lin, a practitioner of a new job class, Death Necromancer. They decided to apply the testing standards of a rare-class mage to Lin, curious to see his capabilities.
Lin found himself facing a Wolf-headed Mage, separated by a light barrier that prevented his Detect spell from reaching the monster. When the barrier dropped, Lin immediately unleashed his summon and a Soul Flame, instantly defeating the mage before it could even react. The examiners at the top of the Tower were stunned by the unexpected outcome, questioning the strength of Lin's skills and wondering if there had been an error in the monster's level settings. However, the settings were confirmed to be correct, challenging Lin with a monster two levels higher than him, as per the rules for rare job classes.
This instant kill achievement left the examiners in disbelief, marking an unprecedented moment in the history of the Grand Examination.