Seeing this scene, Zhuang Huan Yu’s expression became rather grave; Guan Fei Bai and Liang Ban Hu were also rather surprised.
Since the last night of the Ivy League gathering, only a short amount of time had passed; Tang Thirty-Six’s ability had risen once again, beyond the expectations of many.
Thinking back upon the update to the Proclamation of Azure Clouds and the evaluation of this youth from Wen Shui by the Council of Divine Ordinance, the examinees who were standing upon the Southern shore had complicated feelings, they silently thought to themselves: did this mean he really would be able to enter the top 10 if he was to apply himself more diligently in training?
“Sir, please forgive my impropriety,” said Luo Luo, as she walked up to Chen Chang Sheng’s side and did a formal gesture.
She wasn’t clear on how tough Chen Chang Sheng’s body was after his Purification, but believed it would be far weaker than Xuan Yuan Po.
At this moment however, apart from throwing him across, she couldn’t think of any other method; Tang Thirty-Six had already crossed over, so he should be able to think of some way to receive him, the only problem was, her status was that of a student, for a student to hurl their tutor across like a child, she couldn’t stop herself worrying over if he would be displeased.
Chen Chang Sheng didn’t have a chance to reply; an examiner had quickly made their way over, stopping Luo Luo’s actions.
The examiner nervously said to Luo Luo: “Your Highness, your actions are in violation of the rules for the Grand Examination…”
Luo Luo noticed that the scholars from Cassia Mansion who were currently on the Southern shore, had begun conversing with the invigilator, this gave her an inkling of what was happening and her brow lightly twitched.
She said, in a rather unhappy tone: “From the rules I had previously heard for the Martial Trial, there wasn’t anything regarding this, not to mention I’ve already thrown one person across, don’t tell me it won’t be approved?”
During the planning stages of the Grand Examination, they didn’t think of the method used by Orthodox Academy, the examiners didn’t dare offend Luo Luo, but they felt that this was a clear violation of the long-held rule forbidding students from the same academy or sect from helping each other. Not to mention, like the scholars from Cassia Mansion, a lot of examinees were raising complaints, putting the examiners in a difficult position.
It didn’t take for long for a final verdict to come from the Hall of Zhao Wen: as Xuan Yuan Po had already been thrown across the river and the examiners had been lacking in making the rules clear, the result will be accepted, but for subsequent cases, they strictly prohibit any examinees from helping each other; an examinee can only rely upon their own ability in crossing the river; they also reiterated that the usage of any tools was strictly prohibited.
It was evident that those in the Hall of Zhao Wen, such as Mo Yu and the principal of Li Palace College had considered the fact that Luo Luo usually carried countless items on her. If she was to give Chen Chang Sheng another Thousand Mile Button, then, not just crossing the River Qu, even appearing at River Wang instantly wouldn’t be a problem.
Luo Luo was fuming, she said: “I’ll like to see who would dare to stop me.”
Finishing those words, she moved to take hold of Chen Chang Sheng’s hand.
When Tang Thirty-Six had used Night Clouds End to gallantly cross the river, the sound of a bell resonated from the direction of the forest, this indicated that time was up and that those remaining within the sea of trees were now disqualified. Following this, examinees that were still on the Northern shore made their last efforts to cross; all fell prey to the murky green waters of the river.
Currently, the riverside only had Chen Chang Sheng and Luo Luo remaining.
Apart from them, there were dozens of clergy from Li Palace, these clergy members didn’t dare to forcibly stop her and could only try earnestly persuading her from the side.
Chen Chang Sheng tried to persuade her: “I have a method for crossing the river, you don’t have to worry.”
No one noticed that while he was saying these words, he had discreetly tucked away a Thousand Mile Button into his sleeve. However, he hadn’t lied, Minister Xin had leaked the exam topic to them, how could he have made no preparations?
With his current level of ability, he had at least three different methods for crossing the river, but he had to keep certain things hidden for use in the duelling phase.
Luo Luo gave him a wide-eyed stare and asked him earnestly: “Sir, you really have confidence in this?”
Chen Chang Sheng extended his hand and rubbed her head, saying: “Don’t you usually have absolute confidence in me? If I wasn’t able to even cross this river, then how am I supposed to place first upon the First Banner?”