Seeing Yi Tian's team rise from S to SSS in the trial rating column, Ji Changlin and the other teachers in the hall were excited beyond words!
"SSS!!!"
"If someone told me right now that Yi Tian had awakened a legendary class, I'd believe them completely!"
No one had expected this year's students at No. 2 High School to achieve anything remarkable.
Even less had anyone expected the two students everyone had dismissed before the trial to produce the most astounding result!
Ding!
The secret realm's portal swung wide open, and Yi Tian and Bai Qiu Li returned to the Classist Hall together.
The teachers hurried over to greet them, excitement written across their faces, but Ji Changlin immediately noticed something different about his student!
Bai Qiu Li's presence was now like a blade with its edge fully exposed, sharp and unstoppable!
She was worlds apart from how she had been before entering the trial.
Realizing how astonishing the change was, his expression grew serious.
"Bai Qiu Li, Yi Tian, come with me! This isn't the place to talk..."
Inside the principal's office at No. 2 High School, Ji Changlin used an item to set up a screening barrier around the room.
He wasn't making a fuss over nothing. What had happened went completely beyond his understanding-and that of all Great Xia.
Bai Qiu Li's class had changed!
In the two hundred years since Blue Star entered the supernatural era, this was the very first case!
"Qiu Li, you..."
Facing these two students, Ji Changlin, a principal in his eighties, actually felt a little nervous.
Understanding his confusion, Bai Qiu Li nodded. "That's right, Principal. My class is now the legendary Cold Moon Swordsman."
Ji Changlin's eyes widened, and he lowered his voice in disbelief. "How did you do it?"
Normally, the appearance of a legendary class would have excited him enough to throw a lavish banquet.
Right now, however, he felt nothing but nervousness.
A lifestyle class had become a legendary class. If that result could be replicated, it would bring unprecedented change to Great Xia!
At his question, Bai Qiu Li merely turned to look at Yi Tian.
Seeing this, Ji Changlin couldn't help looking at him too, disbelief in his eyes.
"Could it be...?"
Bai Qiu Li was silently asking Yi Tian whether they should reveal it, while Yi Tian himself was still thinking...
Should I tell the country about my ability?
Admittedly, if he hid his ability and grew stronger on his own, his class would still ensure he reached the top someday. But... that would be exhausting!
Searching the entire world for talent, protecting himself against Evil Fiends and Foreign Races that might invade at any moment, hiding the phenomena caused by every class change, and so on...
I'm already a boss. Why should I work myself that hard?
Great Xia was currently beset by troubles within and threats without, desperately short of talent. Combining his ability with the country's resources could only be a win-win!
The only concern was that the country was so vast. Could people with malicious intentions have slipped into its ranks?
That was easy enough to resolve. Yi Tian's [View Résumé] could lay someone completely bare through their life history. Even Judge Bao would declare himself out of a job!
He had already checked Ji Changlin's life history too: a military veteran, worthy of trust.
Soon, Yi Tian made his decision.
He would reveal part of his ability to the country and work with it!
Under Ji Changlin's expectant gaze, Yi Tian finally spoke.
"Principal, my class ability lets me change other people's classes..."
"And it isn't random."
Those two brief sentences exploded like thunder in Ji Changlin's ears, leaving him so stunned that he could barely speak.
Yi Tian spoke again. "So, Principal, contact someone in charge. The higher up, the better..."
Qingcheng, outside the gates of Qingshan No. 3 High School.
Wei Yuan, the chief administrator of the East China Region, was about to drive into the school with his secretary, bodyguards, and entourage.
"No. 2 High School just reported that one of its teams achieved an S rating in under an hour. Would you like to take a look?"
Inside the car, the secretary was briefing Wei Yuan on his itinerary.
Wei Yuan remained composed and said calmly, "We can take a look. That's certainly a good result."
"But No. 3 Middle School just had someone awaken an epic combat class. According to their principal, the class has considerable potential..."
"Since we're already at No. 3 High School, let's look around here first. We'll still have time to head back to No. 2 afterward!"
The secretary nodded in understanding and moved the visit to No. 2 High School further down the schedule.
Just then, something vibrated against Wei Yuan's chest.
Wei Yuan took out his everyday phone, only to discover that it was his other phone-an encrypted satellite phone-that was ringing!
"Hmm?" His expression grew serious.
Only the leaders at Great Xia's headquarters and a few old comrades could call this phone. Every call concerned something important!
"Stop the car."
Speaking in a low voice, Wei Yuan soon saw that the call was from his former squad leader, Ji Changlin.
"..."
After hanging up, even someone as composed and experienced as Wei Yuan struggled to contain his shock.
A legendary class!
And someone who could create legendary classes!
Wei Yuan drew a deep breath. He knew perfectly well how important this would be to Great Xia if the news was true!
He immediately opened the door and stepped out, leaving the secretary beside him bewildered. "Sir, aren't we going to No. 3 Middle School?"
Wei Yuan waved a hand. "Head back without me."
With that, Wei Yuan transformed into a streak of azure light that shot into the sky. Moving several times faster than his official car, he vanished in an instant like a meteor!
Only the secretary, driver, and the others remained, utterly dumbfounded.
Inside the principal's office at No. 2 High School, Ji Changlin paced back and forth, unable to contain himself.
He understood Yi Tian's importance all too well. If word got out, every country in the world would likely spare no expense to fight over him!
Great Xia's current crisis, beset by internal troubles and external threats, stemmed from its short history in the supernatural era and its shortage of legendary-class pillars!
If Yi Tian's ability was genuine, the situation would be entirely different!
Bang!
Less than a minute after the call ended, Wei Yuan pushed open the office door.
Wei Yuan and Ji Changlin nodded to each other.
Wei Yuan first smiled at Bai Qiu Li, his voice as warm and soothing as a spring breeze.
"You're Qiu Li, correct? A Legendary Class specializing in swordsmanship and combat. You have a bright future!"
"After the college entrance exam, I'll have the Ministry of Education arrange a priority talent development program for you. Keep working hard!"
Bai Qiu Li replied with neither servility nor arrogance, "I will."
"I'll step outside, then."
She knew very well that she wasn't the focus of today's conversation, even with her newly acquired legendary class.
Wei Yuan nodded, and Ji Changlin and Bai Qiu Li both left.
Only he and Yi Tian remained in the spacious office.
By then, Yi Tian had already learned about Wei Yuan through [View Résumé]:
------ [Name: Wei Yuan] [Basic information: male, 58 years old, native of Qingcheng, Great Xia; chief administrator of the East China Region; class: Astral Soul Master (level 74)] [Potential: gold (Pillar of the State)] [Life history: awakened the Legendary Class of Astral Soul Master at eighteen. Served in the military for twenty years, slaying monsters and demons to become the strongest person in the East China Region. Later entered a wager agreement with the alien Yagu Dynasty and stepped behind the scenes. Has since worked vigorously to develop the East China Region's military and economy...] [Investment opportunity: legendary class-Chess Sage (20 funding points)] ------
Reading this resume, Yi Tian couldn't help marveling. Now this is a true legend of Great Xia!
Golden Potential, and a Legendary Class. Unfortunately, people like him were exceedingly rare.
Great Xia had produced only one Wei Yuan in nearly a century.
Yi Tian would have liked to recruit Wei Yuan, but investing in him would erase his original class. The man would probably never agree to give up a level 74 legendary class.
Meanwhile, Wei Yuan was also studying Yi Tian with his deep gaze. Wearing a gentle smile, he said,
"Yi Tian, I've heard about your ability."
"But you have to understand that it's difficult for us to verify what happened inside the secret realm..."
There was no need to elaborate. Having lived two lives, Yi Tian naturally understood that words alone proved nothing. The higher-ups had their own concerns.
Fortunately, after clearing the trial, Yi Tian's funds had recovered to 30 points, allowing him to keep recruiting.
"I understand. Right now, I can still awaken one more legendary class to prove my ability..."
"Really!?"
Wei Yuan's eyes shone. Once Yi Tian nodded in confirmation, he could no longer contain his excitement.
Great Xia had just found talent on the level of a nuclear weapon!
From their conversation, he could tell that Yi Tian's confidence was no empty boast!
Yi Tian had also voluntarily informed the country, and his words showed clear, precise thinking. Wei Yuan stopped wasting words.
"Then what do you need the country to do for you right now?"
Yi Tian didn't actually need much at the moment. After some thought, he said, "Keep me safe."
"And help me find some talented people..."
Having the country help him find talent was one of Yi Tian's main reasons for working with it. After all, searching on his own could never match the efficiency of the state.
"Once we find suitable candidates, I'll be able to prove my ability."
Wei Yuan smiled readily. "You can rest assured on both counts."
"I'll personally arrange protection for you. There's no need to worry about your safety."
Then Wei Yuan's tone grew more solemn, as though he were recalling something.
"Great Xia has never lacked people with potential."
"All they lack is an opportunity!"
Yi Tian wholeheartedly agreed. As a saying from his previous life went:
Exceptional horses were common, but those who could recognize them were not...
Wei Yuan then picked up his phone and made a call.
"Is this the principal of No. 3 Middle School? This is Wei Yuan."
"Select some outstanding students from this year's class immediately and have them wait for us in the conference room. We'll be there shortly!"
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