While Zheng Yuan was frantically ranting, Zhao Rizhu had already stepped up to the talent-testing stone. He placed his hand on it, and then…
The talent-testing stone once again emitted a dazzling light, drawing gasps from the crowd!
This light, although not as strong as Xu Anyan’s SSS-level, was far brighter than Zheng Yuan’s A-level!
This was… the glow of an SS-level talent!
Behind Zhao Rizhu, a phantom image of a demonic wolf, formed of black mist, slowly emerged. Its blood-red eyes gleamed with savagery and brutality!
It was a beast-type talent!
Zheng Yuan was stunned. He felt as if the universe had played a cruel joke on him and was dumbfounded. “No way… This bastard really awakened an SS-level talent?”
In contrast, Su Yuan was much calmer. As a transmigrator, what was a little local antagonist stepping on his head?
…
While everyone around sucked in a breath at Zhao Rizhu’s SS-level talent, Xu Anyan didn’t even bat an eye.
SS-level beast-type talent? On Blue Star, that might be impressive. But in the universe, it meant nothing.
For example, in the Ancient Origin Star Domain, where Blue Star was located, there existed a massive empire known for its Silver Dragon emblem. Every royal family member of that empire possessed beast-type talents—and their companion beasts were true Silver Dragons.
Compared to that, this fierce-looking demonic dark wolf was no better than an ant.
…
On stage, after a brief moment of surprise, Zhao Rizhu suddenly realized how powerful he was. He burst into wild laughter. “Hahahaha! SS-level talent! Hell yeah! I’ve finally turned the tables!”
In the VIP seats, the face of Discipline Director Zhao Ridou lit up with excitement.
An SS-level talent! An absolute genius with monstrous potential! If not for Xu Anyan, his son would’ve been the guaranteed top scorer in the city this year, maybe even in the top ten provincially!
Colleagues around him started offering their congratulations.
“Old Zhao, you’ve raised an exceptional son!”
“Old Zhao, your son has boundless prospects ahead!”
…
Of course, not everyone was pleased. Principal Xiao Jianguo, for instance, only frowned slightly and said blandly, “SS-level talent is quite good.”
Zhao Ridou gave him a sideways glance without speaking, but in his heart, he was already thinking—With my son’s SS-level talent, in a few years, the principal’s seat won’t be yours to keep, Xiao Jianguo!
…
As Zhao Rizhu returned to the class lineup, he strutted like a peacock, nose upturned. Passing by Zheng Yuan, he flashed a grin, gave a thumbs-up… then slowly turned it downward.
“You’re just an A-level, huh? This is it? This is all?”
His arrogant tone made Zheng Yuan grit his teeth. “Look how smug you are.”
Zhao Rizhu chuckled, then turned his eyes to Su Yuan. “Once I take Xu Anyan down, we’ll be family. Make sure you treat me well, yeah?”
Su Yuan smiled brightly. “Thanks.”
Zhao Rizhu didn’t expect that reaction and froze. Zheng Yuan was also confused and whispered, “Brother Yuan, why are you thanking him? He’s mocking you…”
Su Yuan shook his head. “I’ve only ever heard the phrase ‘a dog relying on power,’ but now I’ve witnessed ‘a man relying on a dog.’ So thank you, horse-face pig, for opening my eyes.”
Zheng Yuan froze for a second, then slapped his thigh, bursting into laughter with tears in his eyes. “Hahahaha! A man relying on a dog… Brother Yuan, you’re the best!”
Zhao Rizhu’s smile instantly stiffened.
Just then, the staff called Su Yuan’s name.
Zheng Yuan, still laughing, clutched his stomach and raised a fist, “Brother Yuan, good luck!”
Su Yuan nodded, ignored Zhao Rizhu, and calmly walked to the awakening platform.
…
On the platform, Su Yuan followed the procedure and placed his hand on the talent-testing stone.
A warm sensation spread from his fingertips. The stone was stimulating his body using source energy. If one had an innate talent, this would trigger the awakening.
However, during the first few seconds, the stone showed no reaction. Only at the very end did it emit a faint glow.
Based on the strength of the light, this was… a D-level talent.
(Author’s Note: Many say this part is a bit frustrating… I sincerely apologize! The beginning of this book was indeed poorly handled, but in the next few chapters, the protagonist will awaken an SSS-level talent—publicly, with no secrecy! It’s definitely worth continuing! Thank you all!)
At the same time, Su Yuan also vaguely sensed what his talent was.
[D-level · Strength Amplification]
A very common talent. It slightly enhanced cellular activity, allowing the user to possess above-average physical strength.
“D-level, huh…” Su Yuan had already mentally prepared for this and wasn’t too affected. As he stepped down from the platform, he silently counted in his mind:
“5.”
“4.”
“3.”
“2.”
“1.”
Finally, as his foot touched the ground, a thrilling notification rang in his mind.
[Ding! God-Tier Lottery System successfully bound!]
Nice.
Su Yuan’s lips curled into a smile. The gloom of awakening a D-level talent vanished in an instant, and he returned to the crowd with a radiant expression.
…
In the crowd, Xu Anyan remained expressionless.
She had almost no memory of Su Yuan. In her impression, he was just an ordinary talent holder—nothing remarkable.
Honestly… she didn’t understand why her system chose to bind with Su Yuan. With such a low starting point, was it to help her build confidence?
But as a reborn Empress, she didn’t need that kind of confidence. Her Dao heart was unshakable.
“Maybe… it’s just some newbie bonus, like in games.”
…
Back in the class lineup, the students still looked at Su Yuan with a bit of envy. No one mocked him for having a D-level talent.
After all, those who could awaken a talent were few and far between. Even a D-level was better than having none.
It was Zheng Yuan who seemed awkward, hesitating, unsure what to say. In his mind, awakening an A-level talent while his brother only got D-level felt like betrayal.
Su Yuan found it amusing. “Don’t act like a girl. I’m fine. A D-level talent is just a D-level talent.”
“A talent is just a starting point, not the end. Who knows which of us will be stronger in the future?”
Seeing that Su Yuan really wasn’t upset, Zheng Yuan quietly breathed a sigh of relief.
What he didn’t know was, Su Yuan hadn’t said everything on his mind.
“Sorry, bro.”
“Me awakening a D-level talent was just a little setup. Hope you don’t mind if I spoil myself a bit later.”
Of course, someone like Zhao Rizhu—who just got punched by Su Yuan—was never going to miss the chance to taunt him now.
He raised his nose and chin with a sneer. “Starting point? End point? You’re just a lousy D-level. What big shot are you gonna become?”
“I’ve got an SS-level talent. I’ll be stepping on your head for the rest of my life.”
“Right now, only Xu Anyan and I are in the same league. Just wait. Watch how I conquer that icy face of hers!”
His words not only mocked Su Yuan but also dragged down the other students who hadn’t awakened any talent.
Everyone glared at him with anger, but Zhao Rizhu ignored them all, wearing his usual arrogant ‘I’m the king of the world’ face that made people want to punch him.
Su Yuan sighed. “Stop barking already.”
“You awakened a wolf spirit, right? If you really want to make noise, at least howl like a wolf. Barking like a dog? That’s embarrassing.”
At those words, the surrounding students first froze—then burst into laughter, completely ignoring Zhao Rizhu’s reaction.
With how universally disliked he was, it was clear what kind of person he usually acted like.
Zhao Rizhu’s face turned purple with rage.
He clenched his teeth, and the demonic wolf phantom slowly reappeared behind him, darkening the air around them.
Once summoned, the wolf’s blood-red eyes locked onto Su Yuan, filled with brutal killing intent. Some students shivered at the aura it gave off.
But Su Yuan remained completely calm, unmoved.
Zheng Yuan stepped forward, standing in front of Su Yuan, twin flames igniting in his palms. “What are you trying to do?”
As the tension reached its peak, no one noticed… a shadow silently slid beneath the demonic wolf phantom.
Then—swish!
A blade of shadow pierced out!
The wolf was impaled in an instant! With a pained howl, its aura collapsed, and its once-solid form became faint and fragile.
Everyone was shocked.
Was that… a shadow!?