An endless stream of notifications came through.
Su Yuan smiled brightly and stretched his muscles a bit: "Sorry, I couldn't control my strength."
The system he was bound to required collecting Emotion Points to earn rewards.
This destined him to live a bold and fierce life.
Swallow his pride?
Not happening.
If you piss me off, I'll beat you up!
"How dare you!"
On the podium.
Zhao Rigou saw this scene and was furious. In a flash, he appeared beside Su Yuan.
At this moment.
Su Yuan turned his head.
Just in time to meet Zhao Rigou's gaze.
In his eyes, a faint golden glimmer flashed.
In that instant.
For some reason.
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Zhao Rigou's heart trembled slightly.
It was as if...
The person in front of him wasn't a student, but... a powerful ferocious beast!
[Fear +5]
Of course.
This feeling was only momentary.
After all, he was a Third Rank powerhouse.
And Su Yuan was just a newly awakened rookie.
But even this brief pause was enough for Principal Xiao Jianguo to step between the two.
"Director Zhao!"
Xiao Jianguo's eyes were sharp: "Young people who have just awakened all want to test their skills. This drive and vigor are good things. But what do you mean by this?"
Upon hearing this.
Zhao Rigou cursed inwardly.
But Xiao Jianguo, like him, was a Third Rank powerhouse.
If he forcefully stood up for his son, he would gain nothing and instead be ridiculed.
Thinking of this, he took a deep breath and stared hard at Su Yuan: "Fine! Fine! Fine! Awakened with a Grade D talent, and you're already this sharp...
Su Yuan, right? I'll remember you!"
[Anger +8]
Su Yuan grinned: "Sorry, Director Zhao, but I'm not a Grade D talent. The Talent Detection Stone was malfunctioning earlier."
Su Yuan didn't hide his talent, as that would be pointless.
Showing his strength and talent to gain more resources was the logical thing to do.
Besides— Playing the weak to catch the strong is outdated.
A dragon can still eat a tiger!
He then deliberately asked with a smile: "Or is it that your eyesight is failing, and you didn't see the phenomenon behind me earlier?"
"......"
Zhao Rigou's mouth twitched.
[Resentment +5]
He took a deep breath: "What phenomenon? Nonsense!
Truly, ignorance is fearless! Do you know that the Talent Detection Stones are specially developed by the Great Xia Research Center and have undergone tens of thousands of tests!
Even if your gender were wrong, its detection result wouldn't be! No matter how many times you test, the result won't change!
Grade D talent is Grade D talent, what's the point of deceiving yourself?
I think you used some special tool to create that phenomenon earlier!"
Principal Xiao Jianguo pondered briefly:"Su Yuan, what talent did you awaken with earlier?
The Talent Testing Stone showed a Grade D result, but the phenomenon you caused... was indeed unusual."
***
At the location of Class 1.
Xu Anyan frowned as she glanced over.
She knew very well that the Talent Detection Stone was almost never wrong.
Moreover.
She was a reborn individual.
Naturally, she knew the fact that Su Yuan's talent was mediocre.
But how to explain the phenomenon just now?
***
While everyone reacted differently.
Zhao Rizhu, who had been slapped away by Su Yuan, finally got up.
On his face was a conspicuous handprint.
His mouth was swollen, and even a tooth had been knocked out, making his speech slurred.
"What the heck! You dare hit me!? What did I ever do to you!!!"
[Anger +10]
If before his talent awakening, Zhao Rizhu was just angry at being punched by Su Yuan.
Then after awakening his talent, considering himself an SS-grade prodigy, being slapped away in front of everyone doubled his anger.
Xiao Jianguo glanced at Zhao Rizhu and coughed lightly: "Director Zhao, young Zhao's talent is good, but his temperament needs more honing!"
Zhao Rigou's mouth twitched, almost spitting out blood.
His son was slapped away by Su Yuan.
And yet this old man turns around and says Zhao Rizhu has a bad temper?
While the two school leaders confronted each other.
Su Yuan suddenly asked:"Principal, according to the education bureau's regulations, after awakening talents, martial artists can engage in 'Duel Challenges', right?"
Principal Xiao Jianguo was taken aback, then nodded: "That's right, as long as both parties agree, a duel challenge can take place, but it must not result in death."
Su Yuan nodded, then looked at Zhao Rizhu with a 'kind' smile: "Hey, you seem pretty dissatisfied. How about I give you a chance for revenge, want to... have a go with me?"
Wow!
Hearing Su Yuan's words.
Everyone present was stunned!
Su Yuan wanted to challenge Zhao Rizhu, an SS-grade awakener?
It's important to know.
After awakening.
One can start absorbing Origin Energy to cultivate.
Which means.
Everyone is on the same starting line, all at Awakening Tier, Stage One!
So.
The only factor affecting combat power is talent!
Su Yuan... How dare he?
Looking at Zhao Rizhu again.
When he heard Su Yuan wanted to challenge him to a duel.
His heart was almost overjoyed!
This was a heaven-sent opportunity for him to take revenge!
You see.
From his perspective.
Being slapped away by Su Yuan just now.
Was entirely because he was caught off guard!
In a fair fight.
Su Yuan wouldn't even touch a finger of his!
So.
He spat, squinted his eyes, and revealed a fierce look: "You think, just because Xu Anyan heavily injured my Demonic Wolf, you have a chance?
Don't be naive! Even if my Demonic Wolf has only a third of its strength left, it can still easily crush you!"
Su Yuan laughed: "Just say if you dare or not."
Zhao Rizhu raised his chin, maintaining his pride: "Anyone afraid is a coward!"
At this moment.
Zhao Rigou, who had remained silent, spoke.
He sneered at Su Yuan: "Good lad, you've got guts! How about this, after the Awakening Ceremony, you two can fight in front of the whole school!
Consider it the highlight of this year's Awakening Ceremony, what do you think?"
Xiao Jianguo frowned deeply.
He knew exactly what Zhao Rigou meant.
Clearly, he wanted to buy time for Zhao Rizhu, allowing his Demonic Wolf to recover.
Zheng Yuan was also a bit worried: "Brother Yuan..."
But Su Yuan was unfazed.
Since he needed to collect Emotion Points.
Then, either don't play, or play big!
Under the spotlight, beating Zhao Rizhu to collect Shock Points would definitely be substantial!
So, he agreed directly "Alright! Right after the Awakening Ceremony!"
"Bold enough!"
Zhao Rigou's goal achieved, his smile turned sinister.
Dare to hit his son...
There must be a price to pay!
And so.
The Awakening Ceremony continued.
Unfortunately.
It seemed the luck had been used up by those before.
In the subsequent tests.
Only 2 Grade B talents, 2 Grade C talents, and 5 Grade D talents emerged, with no further results.
Finally.
Lan City No. 1 High School's Awakening Ceremony for this year's seniors concluded successfully, with significant gains.
1 Grade SSS talent, Xu Anyan.
1 Grade SS talent, Zhao Rizhu.
1 Grade A talent, Zheng Yuan.
4 Grade B talents, 4 Grade C talents, 7 Grade D talents...
Out of nearly 1000 people, only 18 were talent bearers, less than one in fifty awakening rate.
This was still the best result in Lan City No. 1 High School's history.
This shows how rare talent bearers are.
Precisely because of this—
Su Yuan, a Grade D talent bearer, challenging Zhao Rizhu, a Grade SS talent bearer, drew countless people's admiration.
Regardless of the outcome.
Many admired Su Yuan's courage.
***
In the center of the field.
The crowd made space for the two.
Su Yuan and Zhao Rizhu stood on opposite sides.
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