Secret!

Whether Principal Tao was showing off or trying to intimidate, his words were undeniably effective; the school leaders of Imperial University immediately realized the gravity of the situation, their faces turning pale.

The Spiritual Energy Testing and Research Institute is the organization within the Great Xia Empire dedicated to rating the various skills of Awakeners.

To ensure fairness in these ratings, the institute requires Awakeners to undergo evaluation under conditions of identical levels and identical skill types.

Therefore, the fact that Qin Tianyu's skill was officially recognized as the World's First Wave was absolutely a matter that shocked the faculty and students of Imperial University!

Initially, Lin Xia's decision to step forward and sign up for the challenge tournament had stirred the hearts of many, including several seniors.

They had originally intended to follow suit and sign up as well.

But upon seeing the official document certifying Qin Tianyu's new skill as the World's First Wave, these people suddenly felt their stomachs churning, and the fighting spirit that had just ignited within them vanished instantly!

This was because wave-type skills are recognized by Awakeners worldwide as the most terrifying moves in existence!

Once struck, the best-case scenario is the loss of limbs, while the worst-case scenario is being instantly vaporized, leaving not even a corpse behind!

And what was most inconceivable was that the energy level of Qin Tianyu's Nether Prison Black Annihilation Wave was only one notch away from reaching the maximum limit of the testing device!!

Terrifying! It was simply too terrifying!

One must know that for hundreds of years, the top spot for wave-type skills had been held by an Awakener named Song Wen.

Yet, his energy level was still two notches away from maxing out the detector!

Even so, that level of energy was enough to make Secret Realm bosses tremble with fear and cause Awakeners of all stripes to steer clear of him!

"Brother, let it go..."

Xu Jian walked up and gently tugged at the corner of Lin Xia's shirt. "Your future is what matters. Let's not be the ones to stick our necks out. Qin Tianyu is a total bastard, and now that he's mastered such a formidable skill... I'm certain he'll go for the kill!"

"A bastard against a bastard, it's just a matter of who's the bigger one." Wu Ziyang walked up behind Lin Xia and shrugged. "In that regard, I trust you won't disappoint."

At this moment, the tall, samurai-haired Liu Yucheng also arrived. There was no fear of Qin Tianyu on his face; instead, he looked suspicious and excited. "Are... are you really level 5?"

"Level 5? I'm afraid it's more than that!"

A faint fragrance arrived along with the cold beauty Zhu Tingyu, and the air seemed to cool by a few degrees. She crossed her arms, her stunning face fixed on Lin Xia. "The first person to emerge from the Secret Realm, and the only one to make it out before the special explosives were triggered... I calculated it, and if there were no accidents, you've already reached level 7, haven't you?"

Hearing this, Lin Xia, who had been lost in thought, furrowed his brows.

But before he could say anything, Xu Jian clicked his tongue and shot a reproachful look at Zhu Tingyu. "You don't have to say it just because you figured it out. But you got one thing wrong: besides Lin Xia, there was someone else who made it out before the bombs went off!"

"...You?"

Lin Xia was stunned. Judging by Xu Jian's expression, this guy had known all along.

"You didn't take the initiative to tell me about such a happy occasion, which means you must have had your concerns."

Xu Jian patted Lin Xia on the shoulder. "Everyone has secrets. As a friend, I respect your choice, and of course, I will keep them for you!"

Hearing this, a warmth bloomed in Lin Xia's heart.

He then scanned the area and noticed that Wu Ziyang also wore a knowing, half-smile.

It seemed this guy had known for a long time as well.

However, when Lin Xia's gaze landed on Liu Yucheng, he found the man standing there in a daze, his eyes darting rapidly between Zhu Tingyu, Wu Ziyang, and Xu Jian.

A moment later, he said in a tone of someone left behind, "So... am I the only one who was kept in the dark about Lin Xia reaching level 7?"

At this, the group merely shrugged meaningfully, saying nothing.

"That's right, I am indeed level 7."

Lin Xia said softly.

Upon hearing this, Zhu Tingyu and Xu Jian showed expressions of having expected it all along.

"Fuck!!!"

Liu Yucheng immediately let out a curse. Every time he tried to surpass Lin Xia, he ended up being shocked in return!

The first time, he was defeated by Lin Xia in the Otherworld ranking tournament...

The second time, he pulled an all-nighter playing ranked matches to achieve a Bronze Achievement, but the result...

The third time, he wanted to beat Lin Xia in terms of 'leveling up', but while he was still at level 1, this guy had actually reached level 7!!

"So, you're not going to forfeit, right?"

Wu Ziyang asked.

"Forfeit?" Lin Xia sneered. "Of course not!"

After saying this, his thoughts drifted back to a minute ago.

When Lin Xia heard Principal Tao say that Qin Tianyu's Nether Prison Black Annihilation Wave was the World's First Wave.

A familiar voice rang in his ears.

The voice was somewhat aged and lecherous, yet it exuded extreme confidence.

'The World's First Wave, you say?'

'Heh, how interesting. It's been a long time since I've heard such an amusing claim.'

'In the past, that title was always used to describe this old man's Turtle School Ki Wave!'

As soon as the words fell, subtitles popped up before Lin Xia's eyes:

[Master Roshi Favorability +50%!]

That's right, it was the voice of that lecherous old man, Master Roshi!!

Who is Master Roshi?

He's a martial arts grandmaster!!!

And the founder of Dragon Ball's ultimate divine skill, the Turtle School Ki Wave!!

And judging by the method of acquiring favorability.

Lin Xia had to participate in the challenge match and meet Qin Tianyu to gather the remaining favorability!

So his daze just now was him processing this information.

He wasn't stunned into a daze by fear.

Lin Xia's thoughts returned to the present, and he walked up to Principal Tao, taking the official document from his hand.

The next second.

He tore the official document with 'World's First Wave' written on it into pieces, then threw them into the air.

Amidst the fluttering pieces of paper like snowflakes, a stern face appeared faintly, "It seems the Spiritual Energy Testing and Research Institute needs to reconsider what exactly is the 'World's First Wave'!"

[Master Roshi Favorability +20%!]

[Current Favorability: 70%!]