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It was only when Li Yu and the others drew closer that they realized the identity of the middle-aged man; he was the person in charge of this Dimensional Rift, specifically tasked with managing this area from now on.

"The interior of the Dungeon has been largely explored. The space inside is vast, and the first few levels are basically free of danger, but the deeper you go, the stronger the monsters become," the official was explaining the situation to the teachers.

The students in the class were listening in complete silence; after all, this concerned their own lives, and they had to take it seriously.

"You are only permitted to operate within the first ten levels. As long as you don't venture too deep, you won't encounter any major danger. It is perfectly suited for newcomers to gain experience," the official said, casting his gaze over the students.

His eyes lingered on Li Yu in particular, and after sensing the aura emanating from him, a flash of surprise crossed his face.

Good grief, he's already at Tier 4? What is going on with this student? Didn't they just get sorted into classes? How is he already at Tier 4?

He was clearly stunned by Li Yu's strength. He knew exactly what kind of students these were; his old friend had put a great deal of effort into gathering them all into a single, specialized class.

It seemed his friend's intuition was correct—some students simply couldn't be judged by conventional standards. Since their awakening, the strength of these students had already broken through to Tier 3, and some had even reached Tier 4.

"I understand, Director Wu. We won't let them go any deeper," Zhang Li said, quickly offering her assurance after hearing the explanation.

"Don't worry, even if they wanted to go down, they couldn't. The entrances to the levels below the tenth are currently guarded, so they won't be able to descend," the man known as Director Wu said with a smile.

Hearing this, the three teachers breathed a sigh of relief; that was the best-case scenario. In reality, there were more than ten levels suitable for exploration, and even the eleventh and twelfth levels were manageable.

However, the deeper one went, the more dangerous it became, and those levels were teeming with monsters. Because of this, restricting the students to the first ten levels was the safest course of action.

They would absolutely not be allowed to proceed further until their strength met the required standards; the teachers were well aware of certain details regarding the interior of the Dungeon.

Beyond the common monsters, the Dungeon could even spawn Floor Bosses. If these students were forced to face those? They would be wiped out instantly.

"That's essentially it. You can handle the rest; I have work to attend to," Director Wu said, not lingering any longer before heading off to take care of his own business.

Once he had left, Zhang Li, Shizuka Hiratsuka, and Teacher Li turned to the students. Zhang Li spoke slowly, "You heard what he said. Once you enter the Dungeon, it is best to explore in teams. Do not venture too deep, understood?"

The students quickly responded in the affirmative, having taken every word to heart.

"If there are no questions, get ready to move out. We will not assist you during the exploration. Unless your lives are in immediate danger, we will not intervene," Shizuka Hiratsuka added as a final warning.

This immediately put many on edge. It seemed the teachers were going to separate from them, forcing them to explore freely in teams!

Many eyes turned toward Li Yu. If there was anyone they wanted to team up with, it was definitely him, especially now that everyone knew he was already Tier 4!

The teachers were well aware of what the students were thinking, but there was only one Li Yu, and it was impossible for everyone to follow him. Zhang Li spoke up, "Form groups of four. Sort yourselves out."

As soon as she said this, the students realized their hopes were dashed. Everyone knew how close Li Yu was with those girls in the class; there was no room for anyone else in a four-person team.

They looked away, resigned, and began searching for people they knew to form teams. It was a pity, but there was no other choice.

Asuna, Kato Megumi, and Yukino Yukinoshita walked over to Li Yu's side, their intentions clear: they were teaming up with him.

The rest of the class quickly formed their own groups. Seeing this, Zhang Li said, "Once you've formed your teams, follow me. The school has prepared some supplies for you."

With that, Zhang Li turned and walked toward a small building nearby. The students were puzzled—the school had prepared supplies? Many were filled with curiosity.

They followed Zhang Li to the destination, where she, Shizuka Hiratsuka, and Teacher Li entered the building. Moments later, they emerged carrying several crates, which they set down on the ground.

"Come, one bottle of Mental Power Potion each. Drink it before entering the Dungeon; it's used to enhance your mental capacity," Zhang Li explained.

Li Yu was taken aback when he heard the name. A Mental Power Potion? Drinking this would raise one's mental power cap, and the best way to digest it was through combat!

Moreover, these were incredibly expensive. Was the school giving them away for free? Was it really that generous? Li Yu remembered the price being tens of thousands per bottle. With over 40 students in the class, this was a gift worth millions.

The students had heard of these as well. A person could only benefit from one bottle in their lifetime; drinking more had no effect, so many had planned to buy one only when they were wealthy enough later in life.

They hadn't expected the school to provide them for free. Was the school really this generous? As they wondered, the teachers began distributing the potions.

Li Yu and the others received their bottles. He looked at the test-tube-sized potion in his hand with surprise—they were actually giving them away, and for free at that.

"Drink up, then enter the Dungeon," the teachers commanded after the distribution. Li Yu didn't hesitate; he unscrewed the cap and downed it in one gulp.

The potion was cool and refreshing as it went down, and its ingredients automatically surfaced in Li Yu's mind, along with the method for concocting it.

Could this be the God Tongue? A strange thought crossed his mind. The recipe for this potion had always been a closely guarded secret, yet Li Yu had learned it instantly.

After drinking the potion, Li Yu felt a refreshing sensation wash over his brain. It was a subtle feeling, and the cooling effect would persist for some time.

To digest the potion quickly, one had to engage in intense exercise or combat to accelerate the process. Once fully absorbed, one's mental power would reach a new level.