[Shocking news! Zero Class's top student Luo Bing, was instantly killed by freshman Xiao Han with a single punch!]
[Video evidence! Ninth Level of the Warrior Realm (suspected) VS Fifth Level of the Martial Master Realm Peak, the result is astonishing!]
[In-depth analysis: Xiao Han's mysterious footwork and the terrifying intent contained in that punch!]
[Double SSS+ Martial Souls Reappear with Divine Power? Is it Extraordinary Talent or Another Fortuitous Encounter?]
[The betting is open! Bet on what level of opponent Xiao Han will instantly kill next!]
The university forum exploded.
Holy crap! Huge news from Zero Class! Freshman Xiao Han knocks out top student Luo Bing with a single punch!
"No way? That Xiao Han with two useless Martial Souls? What kind of interstellar joke is this?"
"There's video evidence! Although it's blurry, it's definitely Xiao Han! Luo Bing was lying there so neatly!"
"Wow... this guy's cheating, right? Wasn't he just Warrior Realm before? Luo Bing is a fifth-level Martial Master!"
"Just a wild guess, a secluded adventure in a hidden realm! It's an absolutely incredible opportunity!"
"Double SSS+? I even laughed at him before... Now I'm a little embarrassed."
Various posts flooded the screen, with clicks and replies skyrocketing.
Xiao Han.
His name, along with his Twin Martial Souls that were once labeled as "useless," once again dominated the university's trending topics.
The difference this time was that no one mocked; the discussion forum was filled with shock, awe, curiosity, and even... a certain indescribable chill.
Hidden strength? A secluded adventure in a hidden realm? Instant kill against opponents of a higher level? A mysterious inheritance?
New labels flew in like snowflakes, sticking to Xiao Han, adding even more mystery to his already vague image.
The university's leadership couldn't possibly remain silent.
A detailed report on Xiao Han's one-punch victory over Luo Bing at the Zero Class Martial Arts Arena, along with his previous unusual record of "disappearing" and then "returning" in the Trial Secret Realm, was quickly compiled and submitted up the chain of command.
It is said that several old guys who have been out of the public eye for a long time have become interested in this suddenly appearing "double SSS+".
The Imperial Capital Academy, a dedicated area for instructors.
The office was spacious and bright, yet its furnishings were unusually simple, exuding a rugged atmosphere.
Lin Qingxia leaned back in the alloy office chair, her long, straight legs casually crossed.
She was flipping through a research report on alien beast materials, her beautiful face expressionless, somewhat bored.
"Knock knock."
A knock on the door.
"Go in." Lin Qingxia didn't look up.
A young teaching assistant wearing gold-rimmed glasses pushed open the door and entered hurriedly, his face filled with barely suppressed excitement and shock.
"Mentor Lin! Something terrible has happened!"
Lin Qingxia then lifted her eyelids, her narrow phoenix eyes sweeping over, revealing a hint of displeasure at being disturbed. "What's the panic? Is the sky falling?"
The teaching assistant shuddered under her gaze, quickly regaining her composure before speaking rapidly, "It's not like the sky is falling, but... it's almost like it! Just now, in the Zero Class's internal training grounds, that Xiao Han you recommended clashed with Luo Bing, the Zero Class's top student, and then... Xiao Han knocked Luo Bing out with a single punch!"
"Oh?" Lin Qingxia raised an eyebrow, a playful smile curving her lips. "Instantly? How exactly?"
The teaching assistant swallowed hard and carefully described the battle he had learned, especially Xiao Han's ghostly movements and his seemingly casual punch at the end.
After hearing this, Lin Qingxia's amused expression deepened.
She waved, signaling the teaching assistant to leave.
The office door closed again.
Lin Qingxia stretched out her slender fingers and tapped the table rhythmically.
Tap. Tap. Tap.
A glint of light flickered in his phoenix eyes, a smile that was neither quite a smile nor a frown.
"Martial Master Realm... and more than one level. This kid has been hiding his true strength."
"Disappearing in the secret realm for so many days, he must have gained some incredible benefits."
"Ancient tradition? Heh, interesting, getting more and more interesting."
She had long sensed that Xiao Han was no ordinary person.
The strange phenomena that occurred when Beihai No. 1 High School awakened, and the calmness he displayed when facing dire straits, all made her remember this boy.
Then, without hesitation, he chose the high-risk, high-reward option and came to the Imperial Capital Academy.
How could someone like that possibly be content with mediocrity?
However, this "surprise" came far too quickly, and was a bit too... explosive.
Tap your fingertip lightly on the optical computer's operating interface.
A notification to meet with the mentor was precisely sent to Xiao Han's student terminal through the university's internal system.
As soon as Xiao Han returned to the somewhat shabby freshman dormitory, before he could even sit down properly, the student terminal on his wrist vibrated.
Looking up, I saw a summons notice from "Mentor Lin Qingxia" on the screen.
"As expected," Xiao Han muttered to himself, not surprised.
The commotion at the martial arts arena was so great, and it even revealed part of his strength. He had expected it would alert certain people, especially his "mentor" Lin Qingxia.
The energy fluctuations within the secret realm could not be hidden from the academy.
The Qin Zhen case could be explained away with "good luck" or "special circumstances," but Lin Qingxia... this unfathomable Martial King (or perhaps even higher), the same excuse probably won't work.
However, he was prepared.
After tidying his clothes slightly—mainly to maintain his "hard-fought breakthrough" persona— Xiao Han got up, left the dormitory, and walked towards the mentor's private area.
The way the students looked at me on the street was completely different from before.
Disregard and mere curiosity have vanished, replaced by undisguised awe and a thirst for knowledge.
Several bold girls even tried to approach him, but he calmly turned them away.
"Looks like that punch worked pretty well," Xiao Han thought, saving him a lot of trouble. Keeping a low profile is good, but appropriately displaying one's strength earns more respect and peace.
Soon, they arrived outside Lin Qingxia's office.
He adjusted his expression, making himself look both exhausted from surviving a disaster and invigorated by a breakthrough, while also conveying the respect due to his mentor.
"Knock knock."
"Enter."
Push open the door.
A heavy, oppressive aura pressed down on us.
In the office, Lin Qingxia remained in her usual relaxed and casual posture, leaning back in her chair.
But that feeling was sharp and compelling, as if it could penetrate all pretense.
Even when restrained, the aura of Martial King is enough to make an ordinary Martial Master tremble.
Xiao Han felt a slight chill, but bowed respectfully. "Mentor Lin, you wanted to see me?"
Lin Qingxia didn't speak immediately, but simply looked him over from head to toe.
Her red lips curved into a half-smile.
"Xiao Han, what you gained in the Trial Secret Realm was far more than what you told Qin Zhen."
His voice was languidly magnetic, yet his words carried considerable weight.
Xiao Han's heart skipped a beat; the real drama was about to begin.
A wry smile appeared on his face at the right moment, carrying a hint of helplessness at being "seen through": "My mentor has a discerning eye; my little tricks can't fool you."
"A little trick?" Lin Qingxia chuckled, leaning forward slightly, her oppressive aura suddenly intensifying. "To take you from the Sixth Level of the Martial Artist to someone who can kill Luo Bing, a peak fifth-level Martial Master, with a single punch... that can't be explained by 'little tricks'."
Her voice wasn't loud, but every word was clear.
"Tell me, what exactly did you encounter in the secret realm? Don't try to fool me with 'good luck' or 'stumbled upon a treasure trove'."
"I don't have much patience."