Chapter 317: End of the Exam

Chapter 317 The Great Exam Concludes

"Magus Li Wei, I seek you for a matter."

Li Wei gripped his magic badge, face filled with confusion.

"Who are you?"

The elder said, "I am Elder Busel of the Elemental Tower."

"Do not know."

Li Wei cared little enough to ignore him.

Who cares who he is? Even if he is an elder of the Elemental Tower, so what?

Busel's expression stalled, calming himself for a moment.

"Do you know who Laurent is?"

Li Wei: "None of my concern. Must I necessarily know who he is?"

Busel took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

"Laurent is the biological son of the Empire's Prince of White Night; his uncle is also the Hall Master of the Storm Hall in the Elemental Tower."

"First place this time has already been internally assigned to Laurent; doing this now will only offend His Highness the Prince and the Hall Master of the Storm Hall."

"Give His Highness the Prince and the Hall Master some face; withdraw from the Endless Labyrinth now and forfeit your results for this final exam."

"His Highness the Prince will provide corresponding compensation; absolutely no one will treat you unfairly."

Li Wei smiled; who wants your compensation?

What of the Prince?

What of the Hall Master uncle?

If you want first place, come take it with merit.

He did not believe these people could still monopolize the Elemental Tower.

If they were truly so mighty, why not allow Laurent direct entry into the Purple Class?

Li Wei put away his magic badge, ignoring Busel once more.

Busel sent messages several times in succession, finding Li Wei gave no response whatsoever.

Moreover, the points began to continue increasing.

His face grew cold, realizing Li Wei did not intend to surrender without a fight.

Busel gazed at the leaderboard, heart helpless, filled with rage.

Li Wei was far too arrogant.

Daring to hold the Prince of White Night in such disregard.

Busel tried every way to help Laurent acquire points, yet still could not catch up to Li Wei.

"Busel, you have gone too far."

The Grand Elder could not bear to watch, stopping Busel from interfering with normal exam order.

"Grand Elder, the Prince of White Night..." Busel said.

The Grand Elder waved his hand, saying, "I know, but everything must follow the rules."

"You leave here first, lest others say something unfavorable."

Many people had objections to Busel's behavior.

Among the mage students participating in the final exam, there were also disciples or relatives of other elders.

Busel's brazen interference with the examination order truly incited widespread wrath.

Seeing the Grand Elder had spoken to drive him out, Busel helplessly could only exit the hall.

Others, after seeing Busel leave.

All turned their heads to look at the Grand Elder.

"Grand Elder, this Li Wei's point increase speed is somewhat outrageous; isn't he cheating?"

An elder raised a question.

Many people shared the same thought.

Li Wei's point growth speed was too exaggerated.

Within merely ten-plus minutes, rapidly increasing hundreds of points.

The Grand Elder pondered for a moment, saying, "I will explain this matter to the Hall Master of the Truth Hall; specific details will be judged by the high-ups of the Elemental Tower."

The Grand Elder's intent was equally evident.

Whether Li Wei cheated or not, they did not have the say.

If the Elemental Tower high-ups said Li Wei cheated, then he cheated.

If the high-ups said Li Wei's results were fine, then they were fine.

In the blink of an eye, the last day of the final exam ended.

Laurent stood within the Maze Palace hall, having already given up struggling.

His points had reached four thousand two hundred.

This was already close to the historical highest score.

But compared to Li Wei, it was still inferior.

Li Wei had broken through ten thousand points.

Points were more than double his.

There was simply no comparison to be made.

Laurent was infinitely puzzled in his heart; just how did Li Wei manage to get so many points?

Even with outside assistance, four thousand points would already be the limit.

Li Wei's point growth speed seemed never to have slowed down.

"Cheating, definitely cheating!"

White light manifested before Laurent's eyes; his form dissolved into a beam of white light, departing the Endless Labyrinth. White light appeared before Li Wei's eyes.

He knew the final exam time had ended.

Took out the magic badge to take a look.

Countless various threatening remarks sent by Busel.

He looked at the leaderboard.

Li Wei's name sat high at first, unmatched by anyone.

Total points ten thousand eighty-six.

Li Wei wore a smile; surely this time it was secure?

His silhouette dissolved into the white light, departing the Endless Maze to return to the Element Tower.

Figure after figure materialized within the golden hall of the Element Tower.

The mage students who had previously withdrawn from the Endless Maze were assembled here today as well.

All eyes fixed upon those exiting the depths of the Endless Maze.

Seeking that outrageous first-place finisher.

Baraha whispered to his Red Class comrade beside him, "This Li Wei who took first... could it truly be the Li Wei we know?"

"Impossible. While Li Wei is formidable, he has only just broken through to the Third Rank. How could he vie with those veteran Third Ranks? It must be a namesake."

Baraha felt it was somewhat improbable as well.

Li Wei certainly gave him an impression of great power.

But he should not have reached such heights yet.

Hobis gazed at the leaderboard, his heart trembling.

He harbored doubts too.

What had Li Wei obtained deep within the Endless Maze?

How did he amass so many points?

Hobis was consumed by curiosity regarding what lay deep within the Endless Maze.

Yet he did not suspect another Li Wei existed.

For he knew clearly there was only one Li Wei within the Element Tower.

And only one soul capable of such achievement.

Hobis possessed a blind faith in Li Wei.

He believed Li Wei could always accomplish feats beyond the reach of ordinary men.

Laurent appeared within the golden hall.

The crowd turned their gazes toward him.

Laurent's reputation was considerable; he was hailed as the strongest of the Blue Class.

Many knew him well.

Even without seeing him personally, they knew of his renown.

Yet when Laurent stood before the assembly.

Regret colored the eyes of the onlookers.

Laurent was strong, undeniably powerful.

Alas, he had met someone even more extraordinary.

Sensing the weight of their gazes, Laurent felt a knot tighten in his chest.

He turned his head away, refusing to meet anyone's eyes.

Suddenly, the crowd felt that the once towering, unapproachable Laurent seemed to tumble from his divine altar in this instant.

"Li Wei!"

A cry pierced through the crowd.

Heads turned in unison.

Laurent instinctively turned his head to see what the thief of his first place looked like.

Upon catching the first glimpse of Li Wei, Laurent froze internally, struggling to believe his eyes.

This was far too young.

Composing himself for a moment, he finally re-evaluated Li Wei as a rival.

Li Wei had barely touched down when he heard his name being called.

He instinctively turned his head.

Before him lay a dense sea of faces; the voice originated from within the throng.

Li Wei could not pinpoint the source.

The Grand Elder approached and spoke, "Li Wei, come here for a moment."

"Oh, alright."

Li Wei turned and walked toward the Grand Elder.

The crowd watched his retreating back disappear.

"What is happening? Why was Li Wei summoned alone by the Grand Elder?"

"It must be because he cheated!"

"In a standard assessment, how could one score over ten thousand points? It must be cheating!"

(End of Chapter)