Departure

The dark element talent had little effect on Lin Sheng.

After choosing it, his body showed no reaction at all. It was exactly the same as before, as though this so-called talent was completely useless.

He could not be bothered to dwell on it.

After returning to Emerald View Fortress, early the next morning, Teacher Cohen met with Lin Sheng in a quiet room specially arranged within the fortress.

All the other attendants had been dismissed, not even a single maid remained.

Only Lin Sheng and Master Cohen were left.

Cohen wore a fitted white top, loose black trousers, and brown leather gloves set with Colored Crystals. The outfit looked rather mismatched.

He sat upright across from Lin Sheng, his expression calm and solemn.

"Are you ready? Other than your parents and me, no one else knows about this potential awakening.

There's nothing wrong with being outstanding, but being too outstanding makes you an easy target for your enemies. So, if we can delay things for a while, we should. Do you understand?"

After all, Lin Sheng was still just a six-year-old brat in his eyes, so he asked the extra question at the end.

Lin Sheng nodded. "Very clearly. I understand."

He wore a loose white robe, with close-fitting sweat-absorbing underclothes beneath it. They would make it easier to absorb the sweat produced during this potential awakening.

"Good. Once your potential is awakened, you'll officially step into a realm beyond imagination." With a swish, he drew a short sword from his waist. Strange symbols and writing were carved into its blade.

"Let's begin."

"Yes." Lin Sheng quickly activated Holy Shadow, beginning to monitor and record the entire process.

Cohen held the short sword and lightly drew its tip across Lin Sheng's brow.

A small cut immediately opened between Lin