Sun Wen's expression gradually grew grave.
Looking at everyone's serious expressions, he said, "Do you know about the new student entrance ceremony?"
Silence.
Everyone looked blank.
Clearly... they didn't.
He took a deep breath. "At Ink Academy, the entrance assessments are random, and even many of the cultivation courses are random. Only the entrance ceremony has never changed."
"Ascending Demon-Suppressing Pass!"
"On the first day of school, all new students are led up Demon-Suppressing Pass by their teachers to see the soldiers on the front lines with their own eyes, and to see the surging Demon Clan with their own eyes."
"But even with teachers leading the group, the students' safety can't be completely guaranteed."
"After all, the Demon Clan could launch a charge at any moment."
Sun Wen spoke with great solemnity, and the others fell somewhat silent.
Of course, Yu Sheng had been silent all along.
But very soon, Sun Wen's demeanor abruptly changed. He cast a shifty glance around, then furtively pulled several translucent jade pendants from his pocket. They gave off a faint glow in the morning sunlight and looked quite extraordinary.
"But as classmates, we should certainly help each other."
"Do you know who my grandfather is?"
"Sun Yingxiong!"
As he spoke, Sun Wen fished several identical cards out of his schoolbag and handed them to the others.
"This is my grandfather's personal profile."
"Elder Sun of the Ink Pavilion."
"An eighth-awakening awakener, at the peak!"
"He could reach the ninth awakening at any moment. In fact, I suspect he already has, and he's just hiding his strength."
"My grandfather made these jade pendants himself for my protection."
"There are only... um..."
"Only six in total!"
"That works out to exactly one for each of us!"
"These things can save your lives at a critical