Imperial Capital University Teacher

Abyss Demon Eye Sword

Quality: Legendary

Type: Two-handed sword

Equipment Level: 20

Attack power: +600

Attributes: Strength +100, agility +50

Effect 1: Void Insight. The first attack against a target was guaranteed to be a Critical Hit.

Effect 2: Abyssal Mark. All your attacks ignored 15% of the target's Defense. Upon a Critical Hit, the Demon Eye on the Sword would open, causing the target's soul to be eroded by Void Energy. All Attributes were reduced by 10% for 10 seconds, stacking up to 3 times.

Effect 3: ??? (Required using this sword to finish off a powerful life blessed by Holy Light to unlock.)

Note: This was a Demonic Sword that had drunk Divine Blood. Its previous owner had once used it to sever an angel's head.

Yang Yu's breathing grew a little heavy.

As expected of a Legendary Quality weapon!

Its base attack power alone was as high as 600, and it also increased Strength by 100 and agility by 50.

The previous piece of equipment he had obtained was Jiang Shuyue's Level 15 Rare Quality staff. That staff was only 5 levels lower than this equipment, yet it only increased Magic Attack Power by 125.

The gap between the two pieces of equipment was obvious.

Once he equipped this, his damage output would definitely rise to another level!

Moreover, the Void Insight effect suited him perfectly. The first attack against a target was guaranteed to be a Critical Hit.

With his skill levels combined, he could probably one-shot many BOSSES with a single strike.

Abyssal Mark was also an incredibly powerful effect. Any monster that survived one slash had already been weakened, not to mention that he could ignore 15% of its Defense.

Powerful. It was simply too powerful.

Was this what a Legendary Grade weapon was like?

Unfortunately, it required Level 20 to equip, and he was still 3 levels short.

It seemed his top priority from now on was to level up as quickly as possible.

Besides this sword, there was one final item.

Abyss Dungeon Difficulty Activation Scroll

Quality: Epic

Effect: Could be used on any Instance Dungeon you had already cleared, raising its difficulty to Abyss grade and resetting that Instance Dungeon's Cooldown.

Note: Beneath the abyss lay greater opportunities—or deeper despair?

The value of this scroll was equally immeasurable to him!

After Nightmare Difficulty came Hell Difficulty, and after Hell Difficulty came Abyss difficulty.

The minimum requirement for clearing a Hell Difficulty Instance Dungeon was four S-rank Professioners with exceptionally high-quality equipment and flawless coordination. Even then, a single mistake could lead to disaster, let alone Abyss difficulty.

This was a difficulty people did not even dare to imagine.

But Yang Yu was not among them. He estimated that he might already be able to clear a Hell Difficulty Instance Dungeon alone.

Not to mention after he reached Level 20 and equipped that Legendary Grade greatsword.

He had made up his mind.

Once he reached Level 20, he would find an Instance Dungeon and raise it to Abyss difficulty.

What good things would the monsters and BOSSES inside drop then?

He was immensely excited!

Just as Yang Yu was immersed in his wonderful plans for the future, a knock sounded at the hospital room door. Knock, knock.

The door was pushed open, and three people walked in.

At the front was Yang Yu's principal, Zhang Chengde.

Beside him stood a slightly plump middle-aged man whose smile made him resemble Maitreya Buddha.

Behind them was a young man with a proud expression and sharp eyes.

The moment the young man entered, an indistinct but powerful aura spread out, making the air in the hospital room feel several degrees heavier.

Under that aura, Jiang Shuyue's face instantly turned somewhat pale, and she instinctively hid further behind Yang Yu.

Yang Yu raised an eyebrow and quietly stepped half a pace forward, completely shielding Jiang Shuyue behind him.

The targeted pressure instantly dissipated into nothingness.

A hint of surprise flashed through the young man's eyes. He gave Yang Yu another look and said, "Not bad."

His voice was not loud, yet it carried the condescending air of appraisal.

"Ahem, classmate Yang Yu, let me introduce you."

Principal Zhang Chengde walked forward with a smile, breaking the somewhat stiff atmosphere.

"This is President Zhou Yong of the Lin Hai City Professioner Association."

"And this..." Zhang Chengde's tone became much more respectful. "This is Teacher Shen Qing from Imperial Capital University, responsible for Early Admission recruitment."

Imperial Capital University!

Early Admission recruitment!

Behind Yang Yu, Jiang Shuyue's eyes widened instantly upon hearing those words, filled with envy and shock.

That was Imperial Capital University!

The highest institution every Professioner in the Dragon Kingdom dreamed of attending!

Early Admission recruitment was an honor reserved for geniuses among geniuses!

In previous years, let alone a small place like Lin Hai City, even provincial capitals might not have a single Early Admission spot!

Even those S-rank twins from No.1 High School did not have such qualifications!

They still had to take the National College Entrance Examination honestly and earn their places through their own ability!

Yang Yu... had actually already attracted a recruitment teacher from Imperial Capital University?

Faced with the legendary recruitment teacher from Imperial Capital University, Yang Yu did not show much excitement.

He merely nodded politely and said calmly, "Hello, Teacher Shen."

His composure secretly impressed both Principal Zhang Chengde and President Zhou Yong.

This kid truly kept his composure even with Mount Tai collapsing before him!

Shen Qing nodded, his gaze continuously assessing Yang Yu as if trying to see through him.

"Hello, classmate Yang Yu."

His voice was flat, revealing no emotion.

"The Imperial Capital General Association recommended you to our university, and we have also conducted some preliminary research into your circumstances."

"A D-rank profession, Level 15, and you solo-killed a Level 20 World BOSS. That is an astonishing record."

"But..." His tone shifted.

"Our Imperial Capital University has always been very rigorous when recruiting students. We devote enormous resources to cultivating every student."

"Therefore, we need to ensure that this investment is worthwhile."

"Your profession is only D-rank, so your potential is limited. The reason you were able to unleash such powerful combat strength should be because of your special talent, correct?"

"I need to know exactly what your talent is, what level it is, and whether it is worth us breaking convention for you."

His words were direct and realistic.

Here it came.

Yang Yu's heart tightened.

He knew things would not be so simple.

There was no such thing as a free lunch.

If he wanted to obtain Early Admission qualifications from Imperial Capital University, he had to demonstrate corresponding value.

And his greatest value, as well as his core secret, was the talent that had already evolved into Thousandfold Effort.

Could he reveal that secret?

The answer was no!

The Thousandfold Effort talent was simply too heaven-defying. Once exposed, who knew what kind of covetous eyes and trouble it would attract?

Before he possessed absolute self-protection, he would never tell anyone!

"Must I say it?" Yang Yu asked in return.

Shen Qing's gaze remained sharp. "You must."

For a moment, the atmosphere became deadlocked.

Beside them, Zhang Chengde was sweating anxiously and repeatedly signaling to Yang Yu with his eyes.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!

As long as he told them, he could rise to the top in a single step!

Silly child, what was he still hesitating for?

Yang Yu fell silent for a moment, then suddenly spoke.

"Then what if... I relied on my own strength and earned my way into Imperial Capital University fair and square?"

"Then I would not need to say it, right?"

The moment those words came out, the entire room fell silent.

Principal Zhang and President Zhou were both stunned, staring at Yang Yu with disbelief.

Was this kid... crazy?

He had actually rejected Imperial Capital University's olive branch? And wanted to take the exam himself?

Did he know what he was saying?

Even Shen Qing, who had remained expressionless all along, finally showed a trace of surprise in his eyes.

He looked deeply at Yang Yu, then suddenly smiled.

"Interesting. You have backbone, and confidence as well."

"But, young man, I must remind you. The National College Entrance Examination pits you against nearly a hundred million candidates, while our Imperial Capital University admits fewer than a thousand students each year."

"This is not some small-time contest in Lin Hai City."

"Your opponents will be top geniuses from all over the country, perhaps even monsters nurtured with resources by ancient great clans and massive conglomerates."

"As far as I know, previous examinations have seen candidates above Level 40. This year's competition will only be more intense."

"Are you certain you want to give up this opportunity and compete against them?"

His words were like a bucket of cold water poured over everyone's hearts.

Level 40!

Jiang Shuyue drew in a sharp breath.

What kind of concept was that? She had not even reached Level 20 yet!

Yet Yang Yu's gaze remained firm.

"There is no need to say more, Teacher Shen."

"I appreciate your goodwill."

"But I still want to use my own fists to fight my way through Imperial Capital University's gates."

"Very well."

Shen Lang looked deeply at him, as if he wanted to carve the young man's appearance into his heart.

"I respect your decision."

"Then farewell. I hope to see you on the Imperial Capital University campus."

After saying that, he did not give anyone else in the room another glance, nor did he even offer a farewell.

His figure flashed, and he vanished from where he stood as though he had teleported.

He had come suddenly and left even faster.

It was as though he had come here solely to ask Yang Yu that one question.