If I let you practice martial arts, you'll compress your vital energy ten thousand times?

"Continue testing."

Gu Changye's voice slowly drifted out from the control room.

Instructor Longyuan was slightly taken aback.

He glanced at the background energy reserve curve, his expression clearly showing some hesitation.

The energy consumption of the Lungmen Tower has far exceeded the normal value.

Continuing like this will increase the risks.

But Gu Changye did not stop.

Lin Yuan did not ask to stop.

Thus, the pressure from the source energy in the pressure chamber finally dissipated slowly.

The transparent barrier is open.

Lin Yuan walked out from inside.

The cuff of my old school uniform had a small tear.

The faint red lotus fire pattern below the collar also disappeared.

It looks like the protective mark left by the Blood Elder has fallen silent again.

On the playground, the way countless people looked at Lin Yuan completely changed.

Qi and Blood Realm, Level 1.

It's still useless.

But this good-for-nothing has a protective mark left by his predecessor, Xueqian.

This is different.

Han Zhaoye was helped out of the pressure chamber.

His face looked extremely pale.

That kneeling just now was like being slapped hard by Lin Yuan in front of the entire school, Longyuan Academy, the Sky Patrol Division, and the Seventh Army.

But he couldn't say anything.

Because Lin Yuan was indeed standing under five hundred times the pressure.

He, however, knelt down after three hundred times the amount.

Even though Lin Yuan relied on his master's protective seal.

That's something he doesn't have either.

Lin Yuan paused slightly as he walked past Han Zhaoye.

He glanced at Han Zhaoye.

"Can you still stand?"

Han Zhaoye's face flushed red, and he gritted his teeth, saying:

"Lin Yuan, don't be so smug!"

"Relying on protective marks to withstand immense pressure doesn't mean you're capable!"

Lin Yuan said calmly:

"But you don't even have a protective mark."

Han Zhaoye's breath hitched.

The surrounding crowd fell silent instantly.

Another stab.

not heavy.

But it just so happened to hit Han Zhaoye in the most painful spot.

Gu Changye watched this scene, his eyes flickering slightly.

Lin Yuan is a man of few words.

But every single word he said was enough to make the other person feel extremely uncomfortable.

This is not the kind of sharpness that an ordinary student should possess.

It's more like someone who has been standing on high ground for a long time, too lazy to argue, and just casually points out the ridiculousness of others.

Instructor Longyuan coughed, breaking the tense atmosphere.

"The second test is over."

"Lin Yuan, the source energy pressure test has passed."

These words were spoken.

A low murmur rippled across the playground once more.

passed.

A Qi and Blood Realm Level 1 cultivator actually passed the Dragon Gate Tower Source Energy Pressure Test.

Even if it's just because of the protective seal.

However, according to the rules, he did pass.

Han Zhaoye's expression turned even uglier.

Instructor Longyuan continued:

"Next, the third item."

"Pollution resistance test"

The words fell.

The third level of the Dragon Gate Trial Tower slowly glowed with a ghostly blue light.

The temperature in the air seemed to drop a few degrees at that moment.

Many students instinctively shrank their necks.

Pollution resistance test.

This is an extremely important step in Longyuan Academy's review process for students admitted through special recommendation programs.

In the wilderness, forbidden zones, and abyssal rifts, the most terrifying thing is not the monsters themselves, but the pervasive pollution.

If a martial artist's mind is unstable and his qi and blood are impure, he is easily out of control in a polluted environment.

Gu Changye's purpose in pushing for this test was quite clear.

He wanted to see if Lin Yuan showed any signs of abyss contamination.

I'm even more eager to see if the so-called protective mark of the Blood Elder will reappear in the contamination test.

Luo Xingshuang frowned.

"Gu Changye".

She spoke in a cold voice.

"The first two points are sufficient to prove that Lin Yuan can withstand a retrial."

There is no need to further deepen the contamination testing.

Gu Changye smiled and said:

"Observer Luo, the Lungmen review process is fixed."

"I cannot skip the standard procedures just because Lin Yuan has the protective mark of a senior."

Luo Xingshuang's eyes were slightly cold.

Su Zhan also said in a deep voice:

"Investigator Gu, you'd better not turn the review into a provocation."

Gu Changye nodded.

"certainly."

"I was just following the rules."

I'll say it again.

rule.

As long as he stays within the rules, he hasn't crossed the line.

Lin Yuan stood in front of the tower and suddenly smiled.

It's very light.

Almost no one noticed.

Gu Changye looked at him.

"Lin Yuan, may we begin the third item?"

Lin Yuan raised his eyes.

"start."

Gu Changye smiled slightly.

Instructor Longyuan pressed down on the array patterns.

Om-!

The third level of the Dragon Gate Tower has been opened.

A transparent hatch slowly rose.

"The pollution resistance test will simulate a low-intensity deep-sea pollution environment."

"During the test, Lungmen Tower will monitor mental fluctuations, blood and qi pollution rate, and mental stability value in real time."

"If any danger arises, the test will be stopped immediately."

After the instructor finished speaking, he gestured for Lin Yuan to enter the tower.

Lin Yuan stepped inside.

Han Zhaoye originally didn't want to say anything more.

Even as he watched Lin Yuan enter the tower, he couldn't help but sneer:

"A contamination test is not a stress test."

"A protective mark can shield you from stress, but it may not be able to shield you from pollution."

Lin Yuan did not turn around.

He simply said:

"You can come along."

Han Zhaoye's face stiffened.

He had just knelt down in the pressure chamber.

At this point, how could he dare to go in with Lin Yuan?

All eyes turned to him.

Han Zhaoye felt a burning sensation on his face.

He snorted coldly.

"I will test it myself later."

Lin Yuan ignored him.

The hatch closed.

The pollution resistance test has officially begun.

Wisps of pale blue mist slowly emanated from the surroundings of the third-level trial space.

This is simulated pollution that has been purified and diluted by Longyuan Academy.

Under normal circumstances, it will only cause mild psychological stress to students.

It won't actually harm your body.

But just as the fog rose...

Deep within Lin Yuan's right wrist, the black dragon pattern suddenly felt a slight burning sensation.

Lin Yuan's eyes turned slightly cold.

wrong.

This is not a typical simulated pollution.

Someone used the pollution testing module of the Lungmen Tower to access the true Black Gate atmosphere.

next moment.

The pale blue mist in the third trial space suddenly turned into a deep blue.

The color is darker.

It's even colder.

It's even more bizarre.

In the external control room, Instructor Long Yuan's expression changed drastically.

"Abnormal pollution concentration!"

"The test module has been compromised by an external contaminant!"

For the first time, the smile on Gu Changye's face faded.

"Disconnect module".

The instructor immediately activated the formation.

Available in the next second.

The control screen suddenly went black.

Followed by.

The entire Dragon Gate Trial Tower trembled violently!

boom--!

A dark blue crack appeared from the bottom of the tower.

Like a cold snake, it quickly climbs up the tower.

Everyone on the playground paled.

"What happened?"

"Is there something wrong with the tower?"

"Isn't this a test? What is this?"

Su Zhan suddenly stood up.

"All personnel on high alert!"

The military warriors instantly drew their weapons, and energy shields unfolded layer by layer, protecting all the students on the periphery of the playground.

Luo Xingshuang's pupils contracted.

She stared intently at the dark blue cracks on the tower, her voice low and menacing:

"The aura of the Black Gate."

Su Qinghan's face turned pale.

"The Black Gate?"

Gu Changye looked up at the Trial Tower.

His gaze finally turned serious.

He set up the Dragon Gate for a second trial in order to investigate Lin Yuan.

But now, the Black Gate has actually used the pollution resistance test to infiltrate the Lungmen Tower.

This is no ordinary accident.

Someone used his scheme to set up another scheme.

More and more dark blue cracks appeared on the tower.

next moment.

All external projection screens were turned off simultaneously.

The entire school erupted in gasps of surprise.

A few breaths later.

On the dark screen of light, a line of dark blue text slowly appeared.

Those who are pure in their gates.

Hand it over.

boom!

The entire playground exploded!

Those who practice the Pure Gate?

What is that?

Who are the Pure Gate practitioners?

Why did the Black Gate appear at the Dragon Gate retrial?

Su Zhan's face turned ashen.

"Break down the tower!"

The military's energy cannons immediately changed direction and aimed at the outer layer of protection of the Lungmen Trial Tower.

But before they could even fire, Instructor Longyuan said urgently:

"We cannot launch a direct attack!"

"There are still students inside the tower!"

"The Lungmen Tower has entered a state of contamination and lockdown; a strong external attack could cause its internal space to collapse!"

Su Zhan said angrily:

"So we'll just stand by and watch?"

The mentor was covered in cold sweat.

Give me time!

"I'm trying to regain control!"

Inside the tower.

The third trial space.

Lin Yuan stood in the center of the dark blue mist.

The surrounding walls have disappeared.

Instead, there was a dark corridor that seemed to stretch on forever.

On both sides of the corridor, the vague silhouettes of doors could be seen.

Whispers came from behind the door.

It sounded like countless people calling out in the darkness.

Lin Yuan stood still.

His gaze was calm.

The pale blue mist was crushed as soon as it approached within three meters of him, as if it had collided with an invisible mountain.

It's not purification.

It was physical suppression.

With such high-density blood and qi, this level of pollution wouldn't even qualify someone to approach him.

Lin Yuan looked down at his wrist.

The black dragon pattern was gently warming up.

This aura is from the same source as the Black Gate in Xiaoya's dream.

Even closer.

Clearer.

Lin Yuan's eyes gradually turned cold.

"Coming for me?"

"No."

He looked up into the depths of darkness.

"It doesn't look like it."

at the same time.

Another level of the Longmen Pagoda.

Han Zhaoye's face turned deathly pale.

The trial level where he was located was also corrupted by the Black Gate and pulled into an independent space.

A deep blue mist swirled all around.

One after another, corrupted beastly shadows slowly crawled out of the darkness.

These beast shadows are incomplete.

Like a shadow pieced together from pollution and nightmares.

But the aura emanating from them sent chills down Han Zhaoye's spine.

"Damn it!"

Han Zhaoye drew his long sword and unleashed his true energy.

The aura of the early stage of the Profound Sea Realm spread out.

He slashed out with a single stroke.

Several beast shadows were cleaved apart.

But soon, more beastly figures crawled out of the darkness.

They are not strong.

But there are too many.

Moreover, each time they approached, Han Zhaoye's internal energy became heavier.

Han Zhaoye gritted her teeth.

"Where are the people outside?"

"Why hasn't the tower been opened yet?"

He suddenly thought of Lin Yuan.

That useless person at the first level of the Qi and Blood Realm was also trapped inside the tower.

A flash of annoyance crossed Han Zhaoye's eyes.

I was trapped in this place with that kind of trash.

Available in the next second.

More polluted beast shadows pounced.

Han Zhaoye no longer had the heart to think about Lin Yuan.

They could only desperately defend themselves.

outside world.

Control the light curtain to flash briefly.

The group finally saw some scenes inside the tower.

On the floor where Han Zhaoye was located, the shadowy figures of polluted beasts were densely packed.

He was desperately trying to defend himself and was clearly at a disadvantage.

In another scene, several students from Longyuan Academy are also trapped in the contaminated space and are forming an array to protect themselves.

However, the screen where Lin Yuan was located remained black.

Zhao Hai's eyes turned red with anxiety.

"Where's Brother Yuan?"

"Why isn't Yuan-ge on screen?"

"Are these pieces of junk even working properly?!"

No one answered him.

Su Qinghan also clenched her fists tightly.

She looked at Gu Changye, her eyes showing anger for the first time.

"Is this the review you wanted?"

Gu Changye did not refute.

He truly hadn't expected that the Black Gate would use the Lungmen Tower's contamination module to make its move.

Luo Xingshuang said coldly:

"Gu Changye".

"If something happens to Lin Yuan in the tower."

"You'd better think carefully about how to explain this to that senior."

Gu Changye remained silent.

His gaze fell on the line of dark blue text on the screen.

Those who are pure in their gates.

Hand it over.

He suddenly realized.

The Black Gate might not be looking for Lin Yuan.

It wasn't a blood-related senior either.

But...

Just then.

A deep voice suddenly echoed from the dark depths of the tower.

The voice did not belong to anyone present.

It was as if it came from the other side of an abyss, through an extremely distant door.

"Those who cleanse the gate are not inside the tower."

"She is in the city."

boom!

The moment those words were spoken.

In the dark space where Lin Yuan was.

His eyes turned completely cold.

in the city.

Those who are pure in their gates.

Lin Xiaoya.

The person Black Gate was looking for was Xiaoya.

An invisible chill slowly spread from beneath Lin Yuan's feet.

The surrounding dark blue mist seemed to sense some kind of terrifying instinct and began to retreat frantically.

Lin Yuan raised his head.

Looking into the depths of darkness at the blurry silhouettes of doors.

The sound was very soft.

But it was as cold as ice.

"you."

"You've come to the wrong place."