What? More Than One SSS-Class?

"Not good!"

Murong Hongchen suddenly remembered something. His face tightened with alarm as he sprinted toward the woods!

"Has this old man gone crazy?"

The people nearby watched in utter confusion as the old principal slapped himself one moment, then charged forward like a madman the next!

Murong Hongchen suddenly came to a halt. Lin Yu was leisurely strolling out of the woods!

The old principal's eyes lit up, and he rushed straight over to Lin Yu!

"Student Lin Yu, are you alright?!"

"Fuck!!"

The old principal's maneuver left everyone dazzled! They could not help but marvel at how sly the old man was! Then, they hurriedly gathered around as well!

Even an idiot could see what the big shots were thinking! As long as Lin Yu grew up, he would definitely become someone above the Emperor class. If they did not curry favor with him while his wings had yet to fully grow, he might not even accept their goodwill in the future!

Though these people held high positions and great power in Banyan City, aside from Ji Xuejun, the rest were nothing special. Would it not be better to do a future powerhouse a favor and forge a good connection now than to fawn over him after he had risen to greatness?

"I'm fine! I'm alright, I just used too much strength and emptied out all the spiritual power in my body! Sorry, Principal. I didn't know it would be this powerful and collapse your office building!"

Honestly, even Lin Yu had not expected the effects of Wood World Advent. The sight of a primeval forest before him had given even him a fright!

As expected of the Wood Release that brought peace to the ninja world through nuclear force. With all the spiritual power of my third rank, I actually created a forest on this scale!

Lin Yu secretly marveled to himself!

"Who cares about the office building? It's enough that you're alright!!"

Murong Hongchen let out a long breath. Lin Yu was now a treasure in his eyes, and he could not allow him to suffer the slightest harm. Setting everything else aside, that SSS-class Wood Release alone had already allowed him to see humanity's hope!

"Principal, what's going on here?"

The speaker was Lu Ming, the head of the academy security team, who had rushed over at top speed after hearing the commotion. Seeing that the principal's office building had been replaced by a primeval forest, he was completely dumbfounded. If not for all the big shots present, he would have suspected that magical beasts or cultists had invaded!

"It's nothing, Little Lu! We were just conducting an experiment. Lift the alarm!"

The old principal waved his hand as he spoke!

"Understood, Principal!"

Though Lu Ming was dying of curiosity, he knew his place in front of so many big shots. This was not something he could meddle in! Since the principal said everything was fine, then it was fine! He immediately led his whispering team members away!

"Boss, what kind of ability was that? The range was way too huge. He directly created a primeval forest. What a grand display!"

After they had gone some distance away, Lu Ming's deputy could no longer hold back his question! With so many big shots there just now, they had not dared to ask!

"Don't ask about things you shouldn't ask! This isn't something we can get involved in! We just need to ensure the academy's safety! If you've got that much free time, go make a few more patrol rounds!"

Lu Ming shot his deputy a glare. A skill with that kind of power was at least the method of a sixth-rank Guardian. Yet a mere security officer like him dared to discuss it? Did he not want his job anymore?

"Yes, Captain!"

Seeing that Lu Ming had no intention of continuing, the deputy quickly answered and led the team off to patrol!

"Director Cao, we can't stay here now! Let's go to the conference room!"

On the other side, after seeing that Lin Yu was unharmed, the old principal turned back to Cao Yiming!

"Alright!!"

Thus, everyone once again departed in grand procession from the place that had been destroyed only minutes after their arrival.

After everyone reached the academy conference room, they had yet to fully recover from their shock. A third-rank person had unleashed a technique capable of changing the terrain itself. It still felt utterly unreal to them!

"Xiao Jun, did you have such might when you were at the third rank?"

"Old man, are you kidding me? When have you ever seen a third-rank person unleash an attack that could break through sixth-rank defenses?"

Ji Xuejun stared at Lin Yu as though he were a monster. As a woman hailed as heaven's favored daughter, she naturally possessed her own pride. Yet in the face of Lin Yu's performance, she only wanted to say one thing!

Isn't this fucking guy some kind of monster? Terrifying beyond belief!

"Yeah, I still can't believe that the shields Old Fang and I cast were like paper. They were destroyed just like that, cleanly and decisively!!"

Cao Yiming was also looking at Lin Yu as though he were a monster. Although the shield he had hastily deployed had not reached the seventh-rank standard, blocking a sixth-rank attack should not have been a problem. Not to mention there had also been a double barrier!

"Ahem!! This old man's face is stinging from all those slaps! Where's the justice in this?!"

Fang Tianhai sighed with a helpless expression. He had utterly embarrassed himself today, especially after confidently telling them there would be no problem! The moment Fang Tianhai recalled what he had said earlier, his face flushed red!

"Uh!! It's not as exaggerated as you're making it sound. After casting Wood World Advent, I didn't have any strength left! Every bit of spiritual power in my body was drained dry!"

Though the praise made him feel rather pleased, it was still too much. Lin Yu was finding it hard to handle!

"Little Brother Lin Yu, there's no need to belittle yourself. An attack that crossed three ranks! Calling you a heaven-blessed genius and a dragon among men would not be an exaggeration!"

Cao Yiming said with a sigh!

Seeing this group of big shots praising him to death, Lin Yu felt uncomfortable all over and simply stopped responding. Otherwise, if they came out with something like, Had heaven not birthed Lin Yu, awakening would be like an eternal night, he would truly die of embarrassment on the spot!

"Student Lin Yu! There's something I'd like to ask you!"

At that moment, Ji Xuejun, who had been standing to the side, suddenly addressed Lin Yu with a serious expression!

"Hmm?"

Lin Yu looked at the solemn Ji Xuejun in confusion! It had to be said that when Ji Xuejun got serious, her lovely appearance was still quite lethal to a virgin like him who had been single across two lifetimes!

"You were the one who acted at the arena two days ago, weren't you?"

Ji Xuejun's tone was certain. Although her teacher had just confidently stated that Lin Yu had never undergone an Awakening Ritual, the strength he had displayed in the arena, as well as his ability to absorb the fireballs released by the Flame Wolf, had clearly been a talent ability. Ji Xuejun was certain she had not seen wrong!

"I'm very grateful that you stepped in and saved so many people. If not for you, I don't know what the consequences would have been!"

"But I'm curious. You clearly only awakened today, so why were you already able to use abilities back then?"

Ji Xuejun stared intently at Lin Yu, as though she wanted to see through the sunglasses he wore. There was a trace of doubt in her voice.

"Eh, that does seem right. I even wondered back then why he was already second-rank before awakening."

The old principal immediately recalled what had happened at Sky-Leaping Hall, and a trace of curiosity appeared on his face as well. He was one hundred percent certain that it had not been some trick of the eye. Lin Yu's strength had been absolutely real.

"Hmm? In the three hundred years since the Freedom Federation was established, I've never heard of anything so strange. Little Brother, how did you do it?"

A trace of confusion and gravity appeared on Cao Yiming's face as well. As the director of Banyan City's Guardian Office, he was considered a minor high-ranking figure even in the Dragon Glory Special District. He knew more or less about the Federation's secrets, but he dared to guarantee that no one had ever been able to use abilities before an Awakening Ritual. Not to mention becoming a second-rank Guardian before awakening. This had completely overturned his understanding.

"Little Brother, don't take offense. I know everyone has their own secrets, but if you can speak about it, could you clear up our confusion?"

At the end, Cao Yiming seemed to feel that his question was somewhat inappropriate, so he added another sentence.

"Little Brother, don't feel uncomfortable either. The impact caused by your awakening may exceed your imagination. We cannot foresee your future, but an SSS-class talent alone is enough for the Federation to devote all its resources to nurturing you. However, the prerequisite is that we must confirm your identity. That will also determine the Federation's attitude."

Cao Yiming was not being alarmist. Blue Star did not have only one force, the Freedom Federation. There were magical beasts and cultists, and both had all sorts of bizarre methods. Some methods could not be detected even by the Freedom Federation.

In the three hundred years since the Freedom Federation's founding, there had never been anyone who could use abilities before awakening. Not a single exception.

Yet some powerful magical beasts could take human form. Unlike humans, magical beasts did not need to undergo awakening at all. They were born with all sorts of abilities. Several decades ago, a similar incident had occurred in the Dragon Glory Special District. At the time, the magical beasts' scheme had not only caused the powerful Dragon Glory Special District to lose face before the Freedom Federation, but had also severely damaged the district's vitality.

Lin Yu gave it some thought and was about to speak when a voice sounded first.

"Allow me to explain this to the leaders. I know a little about the circumstances as well."

Lin Yizhong, who had not had a chance to explain from the sidelines, finally found an opportunity to speak. Seeing that Lin Yizhong intended to explain for him, Lin Yu did not say anything. He trusted Lin Yizhong to explain it properly.

"Teacher Lin is Student Lin Yu's homeroom teacher, and he has a good relationship with Lin Yu's family. He should know about Student Lin Yu's situation!"

The old principal explained this to those present.

"Teacher Lin, explain it to the leaders. Just say what you can!"

The old principal kept something in reserve. Cao Yiming's words had made him somewhat unhappy, though he could understand them. Given Cao Yiming's position, he did need to be cautious. But Lin Yu was the precious treasure produced by his own academy, and the old principal did not want to reveal all of Lin Yu's secrets.

"This old man..."

Cao Yiming shook his head with a bitter smile. He knew Murong Hongchen was unhappy as well, but some matters had to be clarified. One incident like that had been enough!

"Leaders! His father and I used to be in the same squad. I've watched Lin Yu grow up, so I can guarantee that there is absolutely no problem with Lin Yu's identity!!"

Lin Yizhong's tone was resolute. As the only elder close to Lin Yu present, he decisively stood behind Lin Yu and vouched for him.

"And just a few days ago, Lin Yu was still an ordinary senior high school student with slightly better physical fitness and somewhat better grades!!"

"??? Teacher Lin, are you sure you're not joking?"

The confusion on Ji Xuejun's face deepened. According to Lin Yizhong, Lin Yu had gone from an ordinary person to a second-rank Guardian in just a few days. Was that not pure fantasy?

"Minister Ji, don't be impatient. A few days ago, Lin Yu truly was an ordinary person. I have no reason to lie to you, and I don't think something like this would be difficult to verify. As for the abilities and strength Lin Yu displayed earlier..."

Lin Yizhong paused and swept his gaze across everyone present. Seeing them all sitting upright with solemn expressions, ears perked as they listened attentively!

With pride in his voice, he dropped a thunderous bombshell, enunciating each word clearly!

"Two days ago, Lin Yu naturally awakened without undergoing an Awakening Ritual, relying on nothing but a single Awakening Spirit Pill!!"

"And he awakened an SSS-class talent as well!"

After Lin Yizhong finished in one breath, the entire room fell silent. Everyone stared at Lin Yu, as though they wanted to confirm whether Lin Yizhong's words were true!

Lin Yu shrugged and cooperatively removed his sunglasses! He revealed those ripple-patterned eyes that carried an air of mystery!

"SSS-class! Rinnegan!"

Everyone stared blankly at Lin Yu's eyes. At that moment, there were no other thoughts in their minds. They were completely blank!

"Ahem, ahem..."

Lin Yizhong's coughing awakened the stunned crowd, and their unfocused eyes slowly returned to normal!

Smack!!

A slapping sound rang out. Fang Tianhai leaped up from his seat, clutching his thigh and rubbing it desperately!

"Fuck!! Old Murong! What are you doing?!"

"Two SSS-class talents!! Is this real? Am I dreaming?!"

The old principal looked at his reddened palm and the stinging pain in it!

His face turned redder and redder, as though blood were rushing into it, while his breathing grew more and more rapid. Seeing the old principal like this, Lin Yu was truly afraid that he might pass out on the spot!

Fortunately, though the old principal was aged and frail, he was still a sixth-rank Guardian with a solid foundation. Lin Yu's concern did not come to pass!

"Director Cao, can someone truly awaken without using an Awakening Stone?"

Ji Xuejun stared at Lin Yu's eyes in fascination. Those rings of mysterious ripples seemed as though they could draw all her thoughts into them.

"I don't know either. Even if the Sword Emperor himself were here, I doubt he could give you a definite answer!"

Cao Yiming murmured in reply. If he had not seen it with his own eyes, he would never have believed that a person could awaken using only a tiny Awakening Spirit Pill. This had already shattered everything he knew.

For over three hundred years, no human had ever successfully awakened through any method other than an Awakening Stone. Yet now, a living example stood right before him. Cao Yiming was completely stunned!

"Leaders, I believe you can now guess the reason behind Lin Yu's strength. When Lin Yu awakened Wood Release just now, he also rose by one rank. That is how he obtained his previous strength at the peak of the second rank!"

"What a monster!"

Ji Xuejun muttered! When she had awakened, she had advanced five levels, which was nearly the peak among Blue Star's humans upon awakening. Yet compared to Lin Yu, she suddenly felt like throwing herself away after seeing the difference.