When Yao Yue came out, it immediately alarmed all the new disciples.
"That Yao Yue, who couldn't pass the first stage for nine days, actually passed the second stage? Is he really going to be kicked out of the academy?
I think there must be something wrong with those people's brains to think that way. "
"That's right. That guy looks like a pretty boy, but since he was able to defeat Shi Gangchong, he should have been able to pass the first stage. Who would have thought that he would be able to pass the second stage on the same day as well? He's the fifth genius!"
"We've gathered the five geniuses. Let's see who can become the elders' personal disciple first. They'll definitely become Xiantian Yuan Kings in the future!"
"Lan Jing really has foresight. She can tell that Yao Yue is extraordinary. It seems that I'll have to use my charm to make him kneel before me!"
All the new disciples discussed among themselves when they saw Yao Yue.
The way they looked at Yao Yue was filled with awe and respect!
Yao Yue didn't have time to pay attention to Guan Changyun, Lan Jing, and Nangong Ying, who had already come out. He walked towards the third stage.
"Boss, you're not thinking of passing the third stage, are you? Those are mid-level Yuan General puppets. They're terrifyingly strong. One punch is enough to cripple us!" Guan Changyun cried out in alarm.
"I'm going to pass the third stage in half a month. Why don't I give it a try now?" Yao Yue replied. He quickened his pace towards the third stage.
He wanted to use this opportunity to temper himself while he still had a fighting spirit. That way, he would be able to open up his meridians and increase his strength.
The low-level Yuan General puppet hadn't been able to do much damage to him. He needed something stronger to fight against.
Lan Jing and Nangong Ying's delicate faces flashed with surprise.
The youths in the second stage were shocked. They hadn't expected Yao Yue to make such a decision.
One had to know that the third trial was prepared for the disciples of the previous two batches. All of them were already existences at the level of Yuan Generals, and only then were they qualified to pass the trial.
Moreover, even if they were Yuan Generals, most of them would be stopped at this stage.
After all, those who were not mid-level generals would not be able to pass this trial easily!
This was also why the new batch of disciples had half a month to meditate after passing the first two stages.
Although this half a month was not long, it allowed them to bitterly train the Origin Martial Technique and increase their attack power. It allowed them to have the ability to protect themselves in the third stage.
Furthermore, they were also given some healing pills by their mentors to support them during their first few attempts. If they still couldn't pass after a few attempts, they would have to rely on themselves.
Yao Yue didn't even get the pills from the instructor before she went to challenge the stage. She was being too careless!
At least, that was what the other youths thought.
Many of the youths followed along. They wanted to see how long Yao Yue could last in the third stage.
There weren't many people in front of the third checkpoint. There were only a dozen or so people waiting in front of the checkpoint.
There were rules in the academy. After the second year, they would spend most of their time outside to gain experience. Very few of them would stay in the academy for long periods of time.
Once they had accumulated enough strength, they would come here to challenge the trial.
Unlike the first and second stages, there was no fixed number of times they had to challenge the third stage.
When the senior students saw the group of new students coming over, they were all speechless.
"This batch of new disciples can't be so vigorous, right? Could it be that so many of them have made it to the third stage?"
"That shouldn't be the case. How are we supposed to endure this?"
"I heard them talking. So it's that kid in front of us. After passing the first two stages, he wants to challenge the third stage now. How courageous!"
"He doesn't know his place. Does he think that he is qualified to challenge the third stage just because he passed the first two stages?
How naive! "
"Newcomers always have their pride. After suffering some hardships, they will understand why we still can't pass the trial. At the very least, one needs to be at the mid mid level general realm to pass the trial. Even an early mid level general realm cultivator won't be able to pass the trial."
Under the gazes of the seniors, Yao Yue resolutely entered the third stage.
"That kid will definitely be beaten out in ten breaths," said a senior disdainfully.
The expressions of all the new disciples changed. From the senior's tone, they could tell that the third stage was going to be incomparably difficult.
However, after ten breaths, Yao Yue still did not come out. The senior felt somewhat embarrassed and said, "At most, he will be carried out in sixty breaths. He will definitely be heavily injured."
After sixty breaths, Yao Yue still did not come out. The senior felt his face burning. Once again, he said fiercely, "Fifteen minutes! If he can last for fifteen minutes, I will write my name backwards!"
Fifteen minutes passed very quickly. Everyone's gaze was focused on the senior's face, seemingly waiting for him to say something else.
The senior wished he could dig a hole and hide in it. He was too ashamed to face anyone.
Finally, he couldn't withstand everyone's pressure and left dejectedly.
A quarter of an hour, a full quarter of an hour, Yao Yue walked out of the wooden puppet stage in a sorry state.
His hair was a mess, his clothes were tattered, and there were many bloodstains on his body. It was a ghastly sight.
The new batch of youths all sucked in a breath of cold air!
Yao Yue had passed two stages in a row. His strength was comparable to a Prime General, yet he was beaten so miserably in the third stage. It was clear how difficult the third stage was.
Furthermore, they finally understood that Yao Yue's strength had long since left them in the dust. He was now comparable to the seniors from the previous batch.
The seniors' expressions changed. They did not expect Yao Yue to last so long before being beaten out. It was truly beyond their expectations.
To last so long in the third stage for the first time, perhaps only the terrifying geniuses in history could do so.
"Boss, you are too amazing. You will be my idol from now on!" Guan Changyun said in astonishment.
Yao Yue smiled bitterly and said, "Cut the crap. Hurry up and help me back."
After saying that, he almost stumbled and fell. Fortunately, Guan Zhangyun's eyes were sharp and his hands were fast enough to support him.
Although Yao Yue had lasted fifteen minutes, he was beaten miserably by the wooden dummies that were comparable to mid-level Prime Generals. He was too conceited.
However, he had gained a lot from this stage. In just fifteen minutes, he had opened another meridian, and his Origin Energy had become much denser.
If he cultivated under such pressure for a long time, his Origin Energy and combat strength would definitely improve by leaps and bounds.
Because of this, he could increase the speed at which his demonic energy was converted into Origin Energy.
After all, he had already accumulated his strength before others. He did not need to cultivate his stamina before cultivating his Origin Energy.
Of course, this did not mean that he did not need to temper his body. It was just that before his demonic energy was converted into Origin Energy, he had enough space to cultivate.
Lan Jing said shyly, "Why don't I help you back?"
Lan Jing's face was bright and clean, pure and cute. Her face was flushed red, and her shyness was moving. Many youths felt jealous of Yao Yue when they heard her say such words.
Yao Yue waved his hand and said, "No need. Men and women should not touch each other."
What a joke. He had the blood of a lascivious snake. If Lan Jing got close to him, his bestial nature might erupt. It would be embarrassing then.
It was better for him to stay away from women for now.
Yao Yue's straightforward rejection of Lan Jing caused many youths to curse, "What a hypocrite!"
Lan Jing felt wronged at first, but when she thought about how 'he was a gentleman', she felt happy again.
Yao Yue and Guan Changyun returned to their courtyard to recuperate. Meanwhile, news of Yao Yue's feats spread like wildfire throughout the academy.
Because of this, Yao Yue, along with Situ Lian, Ji Youran, Zhang Mengfei, and Yun Fan, were known as the King of the Newcomers. They were one of the five most powerful people in the new batch, and they were ranked on the Academy's Reputation Rankings, attracting the attention of everyone in the academy.
In the courtyard where the elders lived, some of the elders who had yet to accept a disciple were tempted.
In one of the courtyards, a blue-robed elder in his forties could be seen. He looked quite young, and his aura was like an unsheathed sword.
His eyes flickered with a sword-like aura as he said to the person bowing beside him, "The new disciple, Yao Yue, passed two stages in a single day and lasted fifteen minutes in the third stage before coming out?"
"Yes. Moreover, he has yet to produce the power of 'Force'. He should not be a true Origin General yet, unlike the other brats who have already reached the Origin General level," the person replied respectfully.
"Interesting. It has been so many years, but not a single Origin General has been able to pass two stages in a row, let alone the third stage. Pass down my order. Have him meet me. If his foundation is passable, I can accept him as my disciple," the blue-robed man said with a smile.
"Yes, Elder!" That person responded and immediately retreated.
In another courtyard, a black-robed old man sat on a brown boulder. He seemed to have entered a trance. His eyes were closed as he listened to the report of a bowing attendant.
Finally, he opened his eyes. Two beams of light shot out from his eyes, causing the attendant to not dare to look at him directly.
"Bring him to me in three days," the black-robed old man said.
The black-robed old man only said this one sentence before he closed his eyes again and entered a meditative state. It was as if nothing else could disturb him in the slightest.
In another place where an elder was in seclusion, a faint voice could be heard. "Although his start is amazing, he still needs to be tested. Let's observe him like the others first."
Every elder had a different opinion. Some were decisive, while others did not think it was a big deal and did not take it to heart.
In one of the courtyards of the new disciples, there was a single person's courtyard. It had long since been occupied by someone with a large sum of money.
A young man in snow-white clothes was gently stroking the snowy sword in his hand. His movements were natural and smooth, and his sword aura was continuous and elegant. Sharp sword energy could be vaguely felt around him.
The white-robed young man shouted, "No matter how talented you are, you will still be a soul beneath my sword!"
The sword pierced through the air, pointing straight at the sky.
A beautiful young woman slowly walked over with a white cloth in her hand. She gently wiped the sweat off the young man's face.
"It's time to kill this fool," the white-robed young man said with narrowed eyes.