The Storm Has Only Just Begun

"Then the ability you used to knock me away at Sky-Leaping Hall, and the ability that pulled me back—were those both powers of your Rinnegan?"

The old principal had recovered by now. Though anyone could see the excitement in his eyes, he could at least communicate normally again.

"Mm! Those are part of my eye's abilities. The ability I used in the arena was too!!"

Lin Yu did not elaborate on his abilities. Aside from Lin Yizhong, none of the people present were close to him. There was no need to reveal all his powers!

Only after hearing the conversation between the old principal and Lin Yu did everyone suddenly recall what had happened at Sky-Leaping Hall. That five-meter-wide crater was still vividly etched in their minds!

Although it did not seem as visually shocking as Wood World Advent, that violent, irresistible force far surpassed an ordinary third-tier attack. And judging from how effortlessly Lin Yu had seemed after using the skill, it might have merely been a standard ability. If even a standard ability was so terrifying, one could imagine just how frightening the Rinnegan's powers were!

"He really is a monster! If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, who would believe that two such powerful talents could exist in one person!"

Another leader present exclaimed in shock.

"Yeah! Today has truly opened my eyes! I've lived several decades for nothing!"

Another leader shook his head with a bitter smile. Whenever he thought of those two terrifying abilities, he could not help feeling envious. He felt that it would not be long before Lin Yu surpassed everyone present!

"Good!! Very good!"

Unlike the others, the old principal had personally experienced the power of Almighty Push. Though he had been caught off guard, the fact that it could injure a sixth-tier Guardian alone showed that the Rinnegan was truly no weaker than Wood Release. It truly deserved its SSS rank!

The old principal felt that he had received more shocks today than he had in all the years before combined. One piece of news after another that shattered his worldview had come crashing down on him!

"Principal Murong! Let Student Lin Yu head back first. He just used such a powerful skill, so his spiritual energy must be depleted. He should get some proper rest!"

After sighing in amazement, Cao Yiming turned to Murong Hongchen and said.

"Right, right!! Teacher Lin, take Student Lin Yu back first. And later, go to the logistics department and collect an Intermediate Spirit Recovery Pill for Student Lin Yu! You must take good care of Student Lin Yu, understand!"

Murong Hongchen said solemnly to Lin Yizhong.

"Understood, Principal!"

Lin Yizhong nodded, then gave Lin Yu a meaningful look.

Lin Yu nodded in understanding. He had been hoping to leave already. After only this short while, he was uncomfortable all over. If he stayed any longer, who knew what else these lofty big shots might say!

Lin Yu gave everyone a slight bow, then followed Lin Yizhong out of the meeting room.

"Xiaoyu, you're amazing! Today, you broke several records in the Freedom Federation's three-hundred-year history. The first SSS-rank talent holder! The first natural awakening! The first person with dual talents! You really made me proud today. Did you see how those leaders reacted just now? We should've recorded it on a phone for a keepsake!! Hahaha!"

Once they had walked some distance away, Lin Yizhong said happily to Lin Yu.

"Uncle Lin, stop teasing me. I was already uncomfortable enough in there, and now you're joining in!"

Lin Yu rolled his eyes at Lin Yizhong helplessly. I'm exhausted!

"Haha! You'll get used to it someday. With your talent, you're destined for anything but an ordinary life!!"

"Forget it!"

"Haha! Come on, let's get your pill first. The principal really treats you like a treasure. He approved an Intermediate Spirit Recovery Pill for you so easily. You should know that unless it's wartime, even we have to apply to use them, and the quantities are limited!"

"Uncle Lin, what does a Spirit Recovery Pill do?"

"It's specially used to restore spiritual energy! The intermediate kind can restore spiritual energy for fourth- to sixth-tier awakeners. Giving one to a third-tier person like you is really generous!"

Lin Yizhong said with feeling.

Isn't this the same as the Soldier Rations Pills I looted? Except E-rank Soldier Rations Pills can only restore those below the fourth tier.

"Come on. We still have to return to the class later and register the other students' awakening information!"

"Mm..."

"Xiaojun, satisfied now?"

"Old man, what are you doing? You've already got one foot in the grave, yet you're still so petty! I wasn't targeting anyone!"

Ji Xuejun looked at Murong Hongchen speechlessly. It was just that her tone had been a little harsh. Did he really have to keep going on about it? This little old man was far too narrow-minded!!

"Enough, Principal Murong. Xiaojun didn't mean anything else. Try to understand!!"

Cao Yiming said helplessly to Murong Hongchen, then turned to Fang Tianhai.

"Elder Fang! Set up a barrier!"

"Mm!!"

Fang Tianhai nodded. Lin Yu had just dealt him such a crushing blow that this time, he directly brought out his greatest skill.

Fang Tianhai stretched out both hands, and a circular disc engraved with a pentagram floated above them. He poured spiritual energy into it, and the disc glowed with a halo of light. Immediately afterward, a barrier enveloped the entire meeting room!

Array discs were exclusive magical tools for barrier masters. If a barrier master wished to cast a barrier equal to their own rank, they needed the assistance of an array disc!

Only advanced barrier masters could cast lower-rank barriers without using an array disc!

"Old Fang, this barrier of yours won't be like the one earlier, will it? Something that breaks with one poke?"

Murong Hongchen said to Fang Tianhai with a sidelong glance.

"I fucking..."

Fang Tianhai nearly choked to death from Murong Hongchen's words. Wasn't this just rubbing salt in the wound?!

"That was an accident! Who the fuck could've expected a third-tier person to break a sixth-tier barrier by crossing three tiers!!"

Fang Tianhai felt incredibly wronged. It was bad enough that he had lost so much face in front of a junior, and now he still had to endure this little old man's mockery!!

"Alright, alright!! That's enough. All of you, say less!"

Cao Yiming rubbed his throbbing temples. Ever since Lin Yu had left the meeting room, something seemed to have snapped in Murong Hongchen's head. He had snapped at everyone present, acting unusually jumpy!

"What do you think about Lin Yu?"

The first SSS-rank talent wielder in history, and one with dual SSS-rank talents at that. Cao Yiming could practically foresee a storm brewing around Lin Yu!

"What is there to think! His background is clean, and his talent is unparalleled. Where else could we find such an outstanding seedling?? Of course we should spare no effort in nurturing Lin Yu!"

Murong Hongchen blurted out without even thinking.

Ever since witnessing Lin Yu's talents, Murong Hongchen had made up his mind. He wanted to make a big gamble. He wanted to bind Banyan City No. 1 High School completely to Lin Yu!

Back when Murong Hongchen had been ambushed by magical beasts, he had gambled once. Fortunately, he had won that gamble, and the outcome had been good. Though the road ahead had been cut off, he had survived. But that feeling of being unable to control his own fate, of only being able to leave everything to heaven, was something he never wanted to experience again!

But this time, he wanted to gamble again. He wanted to wager everything on Lin Yu. Once Lin Yu rose to prominence, Banyan City No. 1 High School would rise with him.

As for whether Lin Yu might fail to live up to his early promise in the future, the old principal did not even consider it. Unless Lin Yu died prematurely, it was practically impossible.

So Murong Hongchen was extremely confident in this grand gamble. When a flying dragon is already right in your face, how the hell could you still lose?