While Zheng Yuan was ranting furiously, Zhao Rizhu had already approached the Talent Testing Stone.

He reached out and placed his hand on it.

Then... The Talent Testing Stone once again emitted a dazzling light!

This caused countless people to gasp in amazement!

This light, although weaker than Xu Anyan's SSS-grade, was far stronger than Zheng Yuan's A-grade!

This was... The light of an SS-grade talent!

A demonic wolf phantom, formed from black mist, slowly emerged behind Zhao Rizhu!

Its crimson, piercing eyes were filled with savagery and ferocity!

This was a Life-Type talent!

Zheng Yuan was stunned.

He felt a deep sense of malice from the heavens, utterly dumbfounded:"No way... This damn guy... really awakened an SS-grade talent?"

In contrast, Su Yuan was much calmer.

As a transmigrator, what was it if there weren't any small-time villains around to step on him?

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***

While the crowd around took a sharp breath, shaken by Zhao Rizhu's SS-grade talent, Xu Anyan's expression didn't even flicker.

An SS-grade Life-Type talent?

It might be powerful on Blue Star, but in the universe, it was nothing.

For example, in the Ancient Origin Star Domain where Blue Star is located, there's a vast empire symbolized by the Silver Dragon.

All members of this empire's royal family possess Life-Type talents!

And the companion beasts they awaken are true Silver Dragons!

This seemingly fierce and brutal Dark Demonic Wolf is nothing more than an ant compared to a Silver Dragon.

***

On stage.

After a brief moment of shock, Zhao Rizhu realized his own awesomeness and immediately burst into wild laughter.

"Hahaha! SS-grade talent!

Awesome! I'm going to rise up!"

On the leadership seats, the director of education, Zhao Rigou, also showed ecstatic joy.

An SS-grade talent!

Absolutely monstrous potential!

If it weren't for Xu Anyan, he would have easily taken the top spot in the city this year!

He might even break into the top ten in the province!

Colleagues around him congratulated him:

"Old Zhao, you've got a great son!"

"Old Zhao, your son has a bright future ahead!"

"......"

Of course, there were a few who didn't like Zhao Rigou.

Among them was the principal, Xiao Jianguo, who just frowned and said symbolically: "An SS-grade talent is quite impressive."

Zhao Rigou glanced at him sideways, saying nothing, but thinking to himself— My son is an SS-grade Talent Bearer, in a few years, the principal's position... won't be yours, Xiao Jianguo!

***

Back in the class lineup.

Zhao Rizhu strutted with his nose in the air, acting as if he owned the place.

As he passed Zheng Yuan, he grinned, gave a thumbs-up, and then slowly turned it downward:"You're just an A-grade? Is that it? Is that it?"

His arrogant tone made Zheng Yuan grit his teeth in anger: "Look at how smug you are."

Zhao Rizhu chuckled and turned his gaze to Su Yuan: "Once I win over Xu Anyan, we'll be family, so... take good care of me."

Su Yuan smiled brightly: "Thank you."

Zhao Rizhu didn't expect this reaction from Su Yuan and was momentarily stunned.

Zheng Yuan didn't understand either and said anxiously: "Yuan, why are you thanking him? He's mocking you..."

Su Yuan shook his head: "I've only heard of 'a dog relying on its master's power,' but I never thought I'd see 'a person relying on a dog's power,' so thank you, horse-faced pig, for broadening my horizons."

Zheng Yuan was stunned for a few seconds, then quickly understood Su Yuan's meaning, slapping his thigh and laughing until tears came out.

"Hahaha, a person relying on a dog's power... Yuan, you're the best..."

Zhao Rizhu's smile froze instantly.

At this moment, the staff called Su Yuan's name.

Zheng Yuan, still laughing so hard his stomach hurt, waved a fist at Su Yuan: "Yuan, go for it!"

Su Yuan nodded.

Ignoring Zhao Rizhu beside him, he walked past him calmly towards the awakening platform.

***

On the awakening platform.

Su Yuan followed the proper procedure and placed his hand on the Talent Testing Stone.

A warm sensation spread from his fingertips, as the Talent Testing Stone stimulated his body with Origin Energy.

If someone had a Companion Talent, they would awaken at this moment.

However, in the first few seconds, the Talent Testing Stone showed no reaction.

It wasn't until the end that it emitted a faint glow.

Judging by the brightness, this was... a Grade D talent.

(Seeing many people say this part is a bit off... I apologize! The beginning of this book wasn't written well, but in the next few chapters, the protagonist will have an SSS-grade talent! And everyone will know! No hiding! Keep reading, it gets exciting!)

At the same time, Su Yuan sensed what his talent was.

[Grade D · Strength Amplification]

A fairly common talent.

It slightly enhances the activity of body cells, giving the awakener considerable strength.

"Grade D, huh..."

Su Yuan was mentally prepared and didn't have any special reaction to it.

As he stepped off the platform, he silently counted in his heart:

"5."

"4."

"3."

"2."

"1."

Finally, at the moment Su Yuan's foot touched the ground, a thrilling notification sounded in his mind:

[Ding! God-Tier Lottery System, successfully bound!]

Ah.

That felt good.

Su Yuan's lips curled upwards, the gloom of awakening a Grade D talent swept away, and he returned to the crowd with a radiant smile.

***

Below the stage.

Xu Anyan's expression remained unchanged.

She had almost no memory of Su Yuan.

In her impression, he was indeed just an ordinary Talent Bearer.

Speaking of which...

She really didn't understand why her system chose Su Yuan as the binding target.

With such a low starting point, was it to give her more confidence?

But as a reborn empress, she didn't need this so-called confidence.

Her path was unwavering.

"Perhaps... It's like a beginner's bonus in a game."

***

Back in the class, the way everyone looked at Su Yuan still carried a hint of envy, without any cold sarcasm just because he awakened a Grade D talent.

After all, those who could awaken a talent were very few.

Even the lowest Grade D talent was better than having none.

However, Zheng Yuan seemed a bit awkward.

He stammered, not knowing how to start.

In his view, awakening an A-grade talent while Su Yuan only had a D-grade was a betrayal of his brother!

To this, Su Yuan found it amusing:"Don't act like a girl, I'm fine. A D-grade talent is just a D-grade talent.

Talent is just the starting point, not the end. Who knows which of us will be stronger in the future."

Zheng Yuan glanced at him, seeing that Su Yuan indeed didn't seem disappointed, and finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Of course.

Zhao Rizhu, who had just been punched by Su Yuan, certainly couldn't resist mocking at this moment.

He raised his nose to the sky, chin held high, and sneered:"Starting point and end point, huh? Isn't it just a lousy D-grade talent? How far can you really go?

I have an SS-grade talent, and I'll be stepping on you for life!

Now, in the whole school, only Xu Anyan and I are in the same league.

Just watch, how Xu Anyan, who gives you all the cold shoulder, will be won over by me!"

His words not only mocked Su Yuan but also belittled those ordinary students without talents.

Everyone glared at him angrily, but Zhao Rizhu ignored them, acting as if he was the best in the world, making people want to punch him.

Su Yuan sighed: "Stop barking.

Your awakened talent is a wolf spirit. If you really have nothing better to do, you could try howling like a wolf. Barking is just embarrassing."

Hearing this, everyone around was momentarily stunned, then burst into laughter, not caring about Zhao Rizhu's reaction.

With such poor social skills, it's easy to imagine what kind of person Zhao Rizhu usually was.

Zhao Rizhu's face turned beet red.

He gritted his teeth.

The demonic wolf phantom slowly emerged behind him, and the surrounding air grew colder.

Once summoned, the demonic wolf's piercing red eyes locked onto Su Yuan.

The violent killing intent it contained made many shiver.

Su Yuan, however, just watched coldly, showing no sign of backing down.

Zheng Yuan stepped forward, standing in front of Su Yuan, with two flames appearing in his palms: "What do you want to do?"

As tensions rose, no one noticed.

A shadow quietly appeared beneath the demonic wolf phantom.

Then— Swish!

A Shadow Blade pierced through!

The demonic wolf was instantly impaled!

With a wail, its aura weakened sharply, and its once solid phantom faded significantly!

Everyone was shocked.

Was that... a shadow!?

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Proofreader & Editor: Peter Pan