Forced Interruption

If the person who entered this time wasn't her, a growth-type talent owner, but another adult who had already awakened, then anyone would have been unable to withstand the immense energy. They would have all died from shattered chakras and destroyed dantian.

But Zhou Yi seemed never to have worried about such an outcome. She simply placed her life on the gambling table as a matter of course, and in the end, she profited handsomely.

When all the red energy was completely digested by Zhou Yi within her chakras, her Star Power surged several times. It changed from its original silver-white to a light pink with a glow, and then from light pink back to a brighter white.

The dantian gradually quieted down, but Zhou Yi did not stop chanting the Star Gathering Technique.

The previous experience made her completely understand that, in a sense, the Awakening Test machine was actually an energy pod. For her, a growth-type Star Weaver, it was the best cultivation place, a rare and great supplement.

Although most of the energy had already been absorbed by herself, there was still a small portion of residual energy in the pod.

Since she had gambled her life for it, she naturally had to squeeze out its final value.

Zhou Yi manipulated her Star Power to circulate through her meridians. With each circulation, she could feel her body becoming stronger.

Over the past six months, with the assistance of the Star Gathering Technique cultivation method, Zhou Yi's physique had already become as strong as that of boys her age.

Now, with the reinforcement of Star Power to her meridians, Zhou Yi's physical strength at this moment could be compared to that of a strong and healthy adult in their prime.

Unknowingly, the Star Weave on the back of Zhou Yi's neck changed.

The third star point appeared.

Meanwhile, Zhou Yi was happily enjoying her "takeout," completely unaware that the people outside the Awakening Pod were going crazy.

"Principal, Student Zhou Yi has been inside for so long, why hasn't the Awakening Pod reacted yet?"

Normally, it only took about three minutes for a person to enter before their talent level was displayed, and then the Awakening Pod would automatically open.

But Zhou Yi had been inside for over ten minutes, and the machine still hadn't made a sound, nor was there any display on the screen.

Wu Feng was getting a little anxious. Zhou Yi had been his student for several years.

Although Teacher Wu was aware of Zhou Yi's family background and knew that her talent, if nothing unexpected happened, should be a Star, he couldn't help but worry first when his beloved student was in trouble.

"This, we've borrowed this machine for so many years, and this is the first time something like this has happened!"

The principal was also anxiously pacing in circles. Although he borrowed this machine every year, this was the first time he had encountered such a situation!

The principal's gaze fell upon the researcher who had come with the machine.

"Our Awakening Pod has never had such an issue. I'll need to wait until it opens before I can figure out what the problem is."

The researcher was also seeing this for the first time. With a child still trapped inside, they were also flustered.

The students standing below the platform, who had initially looked on with anticipation, now had looks of fear. No one had expected that there would be such danger during an awakening.

Time ticked by, and soon, Zhou Yi had been inside for half an hour, yet the Awakening Pod still showed no signs of movement.

"Hurry up and smash that damn machine! Saving people is the priority!"

Qin An was extremely anxious below, wishing he could grab a sledgehammer and smash it open himself.

"Principal, lives are at stake."

Wu Feng looked at the principal, showing a serious expression for the first time.

"Let's wait a little longer, just a little longer."

The principal couldn't help but reach up to wipe the sweat that was about to drip from his forehead.

He was under immense pressure. Not to mention whether they could smash open this high-grade Star Block item, but if they did smash it and break it, how much would they have to pay!

Low-grade Star Blocks were for the poor, and the school didn't earn much money. It was basically similar to compulsory education.

If the school had money, they wouldn't have to rent it every year and only for one day. He couldn't afford to pay for it.

Just as the principal was anxiously turning red in the face, not knowing what to do, the Awakening Pod slowly opened.

Zhou Yi, also covered in sweat and with a red face, slowly sat up from the Awakening Pod.

"Zhou Yi, are you alright?"

Wu Feng quickly stepped forward to help Zhou Yi out.

"Teacher, I'm fine. I'm just a bit hot."

Zhou Yi's clothes were soaked through. Beneath her clothes, her body was covered in dirt and grime, sticking to her skin along with sticky sweat.

Zhou Yi felt like her whole body was filled with power, but at this moment, she wasn't in the mood to be excited. She just wanted to take a bath.

"Zhou Yi, you're not dead, are you?"

Qin An saw Zhou Yi being helped out from below the platform. He quickly jumped onto the platform, eager to support her.

"Ugh, what's that smell?"

Qin An, who had just gotten close, was repelled before he could even shed tears of excitement.

"Why do you smell so bad after only being inside for half an hour?"

"I fermented, alright."

Zhou Yi rolled her eyes at Qin An, her desire to take a bath becoming even stronger.

However, the others didn't find Zhou Yi's dirtiness and dishevelment unusual. For a little girl to be trapped in such a confined space for over half an hour, it would be strange if she came out with a rosy complexion and looking clean and refreshed.

"The energy core of this machine is depleted. I brought a spare, and it can be replenished this afternoon."

The researcher quickly found the problem.

It turned out the Awakening Pod's energy core had run out, which was why the test couldn't be conducted and it wouldn't open.

But...

What the researcher couldn't understand was that this energy core normally consumed power very slowly, and he had checked it carefully before coming. It still had plenty of energy, so how could this happen?

Hearing the researcher's explanation, the principal's anxious heart finally settled completely.

So it was just that the energy ran out, not that they had broken it. He was relieved that he wouldn't have to pay for it.

"Since the delay was caused by your insufficient energy..."

Replacing the energy core this afternoon meant it couldn't be used, and the remaining children would have to wait until tomorrow for their awakening.

The cost for an extra day wasn't cheap!

The principal's heart ached again.

"I'll call the base and apply for a one-day extension for you free of charge."

Only A-class and S-class Star Blocks had research institutes with complete equipment capable of manufacturing Awakening Pods.

Waiving one day's rental fee was not a big deal for an A-class Star Block, and the researcher had the authority to apply for it.

This finally put the principal's mind at ease. He gestured for the teachers to send the children home and return tomorrow.

"Zhou Yi, Qin An, you two wait here for me."

Teacher Wu gave them instructions before going with the other teachers to discuss tomorrow's arrangements.

"Zhou Yi, are you okay? You really scared me."

Qin An asked, pinching his nose.

"I'm fine. Congratulations, the best Sun Star Weave. You can apply to a Mech school on an S-class Star Block now."

Zhou Yi sincerely congratulated Qin An.

"Thanks. I wonder what your awakening talent is? When the results come out tomorrow, maybe we can go to school together!"

Mech schools didn't recruit solely based on student talent level. After all, there weren't that many Sun Star Weaves, and students with ordinary Moon and Star Star Weaves also had strong learning abilities and grew their Star Power particularly quickly.

However, those with Sun Star Weaves could clearly choose any Mech school they wanted.

"No need to wait until tomorrow, I already know my Star Weave level."

Zhou Yi said, touching the third star point that had just appeared on the back of his neck.