Heaven-Defying Reward, Principal is Awesome!

Mu Wanqing took a deep breath and looked at Lin Mu.

On that delicate face, a strange ripple rarely surfaced.

"The assessment... is naturally over."

Her voice carried a dryness she herself hadn't noticed.

"The principal has something to say. I'll take you to the dining hall later."

Just as the two were murmuring, the white-haired principal's authoritative voice, like a great bell, rang out across the entire square.

"Today, our Shengjing Academy has witnessed the birth of history!"

The old man's eyes blazed as they swept across the crowd.

They finally settled on Lin Mu, the admiration and ecstasy in his gaze utterly impossible to conceal.

"Student Lin Mu, with a score of one hundred forty-three thousand two hundred forty points, has broken all records in our academy's [Void Secret Realm] assessment since its inception!"

"Such talent, such strength—this is the fortune of our Huaxia, the fortune of the academy!"

The entire square erupted once more into thunderous applause and gasps of awe!

The principal's gaze shifted to Lu Hu and Ao Di, who lay limp on the ground, and his eyes instantly turned icy.

"As for you two—provoking a fellow student, disrupting the assessment order, of low moral character!"

"In consideration of your passable talent, effective immediately, you are stripped of your Heaven Branch student status and demoted to Earth Branch, on probation!"

"If you offend again, you will be directly expelled!"

This verdict was more agonizing than death for Lu Hu and Ao Di!

Falling from the clouds into the mud, from favored sons of heaven to laughingstocks!

Lu Hu's face was ashen; he had completely fainted.

After handling all this, the principal's figure flickered and appeared before Mu Wanqing and Lin Mu.

He looked at Lin Mu, his gaze as gentle as if he were gazing at his most beloved grandson.

"Child, you've done well."

"Breaking the record since Shengjing Academy's founding, I take it upon myself to grant you the following rewards!"

The white-haired principal glanced around and continued:

"First, the highest authority in the Heaven Branch—all dungeons under Shengjing Academy's jurisdiction are open to you without restriction!"

"Second, from the academy's treasury, choose any three items below the epic grade!"

"Third, permanent residence rights to the number one independent courtyard on the Heaven Branch mountaintop, 'Cloud Viewing Residence'!"

Every single reward made Li Ling, eavesdropping nearby, feel her heart race.

She was so envious she could barely breathe.

This wasn't just a reward—it was practically anointing a crown prince!

Lin Mu was also startled inwardly.

These resources would allow his strength to undergo a qualitative leap in a short time.

This principal was truly impressive!

He didn't stand on ceremony either, giving a slight bow.

"Thank you, Principal."

The principal nodded in satisfaction, then looked at Mu Wanqing.

"Miss Mu, this child will be under your personal charge from now on."

"If he needs an independent mentor, he may choose any faculty member in the entire academy—even drag back the retired ones to work!"

"The academy will pour all its resources, sparing no expense, to cultivate him into a future pillar of Huaxia."

With that, the old man's figure vanished directly, dissipating on the spot.

Heaven Branch, Dining Hall No. 1, the top-floor private room.

Exquisite dishes were brought in like a flowing stream, all made from energy-rich rare ingredients.

Lin Mu ate unhurriedly, his posture elegant.

Mu Wanqing sat across from him, quietly watching, until she finally couldn't hold back and spoke.

"You... how exactly did you do it?"

"Judging by the score, you must have encountered a Purifier."

"And that elite leader-grade Void Crystal Beast—even if I had acted personally, I couldn't have taken it down in such a short time."

Lin Mu put down his chopsticks and wiped his mouth.

"Lucky."

He still gave those two words.

Mu Wanqing heard this, but she smiled.

That smile was like an iceberg melting, a fleeting bloom, breathtakingly beautiful.

"What a 'lucky' indeed."

Lin Mu didn't want to say more, and she didn't press further.

Then, from her profession space, she took out a pitch-black token carved with intricate patterns.

And a golden card, pushing them in front of Lin Mu.

"This is the access token for 'Cloud Viewing Residence,' and also your highest identity credential in the Heaven Branch."

"This card is the academy's credit card. It has one million initial credits inside, specially approved by the principal for you."

"Credits?"

Lin Mu picked up the golden card, a hint of curiosity in his eyes.

"That's right."

Mu Wanqing explained.

"In Shengjing Academy, Nova Coins are just the basic currency. What's truly precious—like entering certain special instances, exchanging for rare skill books, or even inviting legendary instructors for personal guidance—all requires credits."

"Credits are the real hard currency within the academy."

"Of course, some of these things are no longer significant for you."

Lin Mu nodded in understanding. He was already familiar with these routines.

After the meal.

Mu Wanqing personally escorted Lin Mu to the peak of the Heaven Branch.

Shengjing Academy's Heaven Branch was built along the mountain.

An independent courtyard, shrouded in thin mist, stood quietly at the edge of the mountain cliff.

This place was called "Cloud Viewing Residence."

The courtyard's access token felt cold to the touch.

The character "One" branded on it symbolized the supreme status of the Heaven Branch's top seat.

"This is the best scenic spot in the entire academy. It has an independent teleportation array connected to the main array, making it very convenient for you to come and go."

Mu Wanqing's voice rang out in the cold night breeze, carrying a faint trace of concern.

"For the principal's reward, I'll take you to the treasury to claim it tomorrow."

"Rest well tonight."

Lin Mu nodded, watching Mu Wanqing's retreating figure, his eyes deep and thoughtful.

He pushed open the heavy wooden door of Cloud Viewing Residence.

A rush of air, ten times fresher than the outside, hit him.

Making every pore on his body open wide.

Inside the courtyard, there was a small bridge over flowing water, exotic flowers and rare plants, all emitting a faint glow under the moonlight.

This was no longer a dormitory, but a top-tier private landscape.

Lin Mu didn't rush to rest. Instead, he walked to the viewing platform at the cliff's edge.

From here.

He could overlook most of the brilliantly lit Shengjing Academy.

And even the distant supercity, crouching like a giant beast.

"Soul Stealer... Qianhuan..."

He murmured the name softly, a cold killing intent flashing in his eyes.

His parents' revenge, the secret of his talent.

All of this required absolute strength as support.

And Shengjing Academy was the best springboard for him to reach the peak!

The night was deep.

Lin Mu sat on the viewing platform, quietly waiting for his talent to refresh.