"Comparison System?"

Xu Anyan was momentarily stunned.

The culture of Blue Star is not much different from Earth, with various fantasy literature mentioning the existence of "systems."

Xu Anyan never expected that such a fantastical concept would actually exist and one day befall her.

"The universe is vast and boundless, and even now, there are many mysteries yet to be explored. Perhaps this is a manifestation of some unknown power..."

With this thought, Xu Anyan quickly calmed down and proactively asked: "What functions do you have?"

[Ding! This system is a Comparison System with a simple function. At regular intervals, it will compare the strength of both parties.]

 

[If the host's strength is greater than the bound individual, a large amount of resource rewards will be granted.]

 

[If the host's strength is weaker than the bound individual, the "Simp's Grand Adventure" will be initiated.]

 

[If the adventure challenge fails, the host will lose all strength, be unable to continue training, and the system will unbind!]

 

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[Note: Disclosing any information about this system is considered a failed adventure challenge!]

 

[Current interval: Ten days!]

"Comparison function... As long as my strength surpasses the other party during evaluation, I can receive a large amount of resource rewards?"

Xu Anyan's heart stirred slightly.

Reborn in this life, her experience and memories are her greatest assets.

She lacks nothing in terms of training methods and combat skills, except for training resources.

Now, with this system, her development speed can be greatly accelerated.

As for the possibility of failure— Honestly, she hadn't even considered it.

Because she won't lose.

Thus, the system's role is greatly simplified.

All she needs to do is collect the system's resource rewards every ten days to grow faster.

"By the way. Since it's a Comparison System, do I choose the comparison target, or...?"

[Ding! Selecting a suitable target within range... Selection successful!]

 

[Selected target: Su Yuan!]

 

[Note: After winning once, the system will automatically match a stronger comparison target, and the value of the next victory reward will double!]

 

[Note: If you fail, the comparison target remains unchanged.]

Winning once and then switching to a stronger comparison target, with the next reward doubled?

This is truly an unexpected delight.

Xu Anyan is confident she can win every comparison.

In this way, the resource rewards from the system will grow exponentially!

"With this system, I can not only quickly return to my peak but possibly even surpass my achievements from the previous life!"

***

After breakfast, Su Yuan helped Xu Qingling tidy up the dishes and took a short break.

As it was almost time for school, he went to knock on Xu Anyan's room: "It's time to go."

Soon after, the door opened.

Xu Anyan walked out.

She glanced lightly at Su Yuan.

To her, Su Yuan didn't leave any special impression.

Compared to the thrilling and unforgettable memories after entering the Starry Sky, the memories on Blue Star were too dull, mostly blurred, let alone such trivial details.

She vaguely remembered that Su Yuan's talent was mediocre, and he seemed to have enrolled in an ordinary Martial Dao University, where he unfortunately died during a training session.

At that time...

Xu Qingling seemed to have been sad for a long time.

In her previous life, before leaving Blue Star, she had already learned that she was not Xu Qingling's biological daughter. Xu Qingling was a non-marriage advocate and had adopted her as an orphan.

But the grace of upbringing surpasses all.

Xu Anyan still acknowledged Xu Qingling's 'mother' identity.

In this life, to prevent Xu Qingling from being heartbroken, she would save Su Yuan, but that was all.

She and he were destined to be from different worlds.

After this first round of comparison, the two would become like parallel lines, drifting further apart, with no further intersections.

***

Su Yuan noticed that Xu Anyan's gaze today seemed a bit strange.

Of course, he didn't mind.

After all, Xu Anyan was always immersed in her own little world. Who knew what she was thinking?

At the door, Su Yuan and Xu Qingling waved: "Aunt Xu, we're off."

"All the best~"Xu Qingling beamed with a smile.

Xu Anyan, on the other hand, remained expressionless and indifferent.

Seeing this, Su Yuan sighed inwardly.

This mother and daughter duo.

One was warm and enthusiastic.

The other was cold and aloof.

Such extreme personalities... truly fascinating.

***

Lan City No. 1 High School.

After arriving at school, Su Yuan and Xu Anyan parted ways.

Although they attended the same school, they were in different classes.

Xu Anyan had excellent grades, consistently ranking first in her year, so she was in Key Class One.

Su Yuan's grades were just average, slightly above average, so he was in Class Three.

Upon entering the classroom, everyone was beaming with excitement, as if they were monkeys.

It's understandable.

After all, today was the day of awakening.

Su Yuan's own mood was also quite stirred.

They say transmigrators have inherent benefits, but... who can guarantee that?

Soon, the class bell rang.

The homeroom teacher, Old Wu, entered the classroom and stood at the podium.

The usually stern old man was all smiles today:"Students, starting today, you will embark on the path of cultivation.

I've told you many times before, talent is just the icing on the cake. Your future achievements mainly depend on your efforts.

Of course, different aptitudes mean different limits to what effort can achieve, but it's always better than doing nothing..."

After a speech, everyone in the class was eager to try, including Su Yuan.

Finally, when the second bell rang, everyone rushed out, forming a line outside the classroom, heading to the playground for today's Awakening Ceremony.

***

On the playground, the awakening was underway.

In the Martial Dao era, everyone could absorb Origin Energy for cultivation after turning eighteen.

However, talent awakening was still an event everyone looked forward to.

After all, who hasn't dreamed of awakening an SSS-grade talent?

With sparks flying, being cool and unbeatable, marrying a rich and beautiful woman, stepping on the big villain, and reaching the pinnacle of life?

Unfortunately, if ideals are like a voluptuous beauty, reality is like a bony rib that makes you uncomfortable.

Ultimately, only a lucky few can awaken their talents.

The first to undergo awakening was Key Class One.

So far, over forty people had been tested, with only one person awakening a Grade B talent and one person a Grade C talent.

The rest were just accompanying runners.

Until... Xu Anyan took the stage!

The playground instantly buzzed with excitement!

Though it's cliché, Su Yuan had to admit.

Xu Anyan was a goddess-level figure in the spotlight.

"If it gets any more classic, any more cliché, she should awaken an SSS-grade talent right about now..."

Su Yuan thought, and soon enough, the awakening platform burst into light!

Boom!

With a violent energy surge!

The Talent Detection Stone used to measure talent strength exploded!

What the heck!?

Everyone was stunned!

In today's world, talents vary widely, and only the person who awakens the talent knows what kind of talent it is and its effects.

The Talent Detection Stone can only give a rating based on the fluctuation of Origin Energy.

From the lowest Grade D to the highest Grade SSS.

Beyond that— There's nothing more.

All are classified as SSS-grade.

And now...

The Talent Detection Stone exploded?

This must be quite an explosive existence even among SSS-grade talents, right?

While everyone was dumbfounded and the school leaders were bewildered, Su Yuan took a deep breath: "Classic! The classic of classics!"

***

On the awakening platform, Xu Anyan remained calm.

Her talent had finally returned.

On Blue Star, the highest talent rating was SSS-grade.

But in reality, how could her talent be just SSS-grade?

At this moment, a figure leaped onto the awakening platform from the leadership seats.

It was none other than the principal of Lan City No. 1 High School, Xiao Jianguo.

He was visibly excited: "Xu, Xu, Xu Anyan, did you awaken an SSS-grade talent? What are its effects?"

Xu Anyan thought for a moment and raised her hand.

Then, a shadow slowly detached from behind her, standing up as if it were solid!

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