[Ding! Congratulations on obtaining a Gold Quality reward: Mark of the Sun!]

Su Yuan: ???

What is this?

A Gold Quality reward?

He casually tried a draw, and ended up being The Lucky One, hitting the jackpot on the first try?

You have to know.

An Intermediate Draw requires 500 Emotion Points for a single attempt.

And only after accumulating 100 attempts will you trigger a guaranteed Gold Quality reward!

What luck!

Su Yuan immediately added 100 Emotion Points on the spot to perform a [Basic Draw]!

[Ding! Thank you for participating!]

Su Yuan: ......

Alright then.

As it turns out.

Luck doesn't last forever.

He turned his attention to the reward he received.

Mark of the Sun, it sounds... kind of powerful.

[Mark of the Sun: In a certain world's cultivation system, those with the Mark of the Sun are called Radiant Sun Saint Sons. They can absorb the power of the sun and store it in the Mark of the Sun.]

 

[Note: The 'sun' here actually refers to a 'star'.]

 

[Note: As one's strength increases, the amount and quality of Radiant Sun Power that the Mark of the Sun can contain will continuously increase.]

 

[Remark: Radiant Sun Power deals extra damage to all entities with a Dark Attribute.]

Oh?

Absorbing the power of a star and storing it in the Mark of the Sun?

Doesn't that mean I have another means of attack besides Origin Energy?

And— It deals extra damage to all entities with a 'Dark' attribute?

In Su Yuan's mind, the image of Xu Anyan slowly emerged.

Her talent is controlling shadows.

Shadows, without a doubt, have a 'Dark' attribute.

Which means.

This talent of mine is a special attack against Xu Anyan, capable of triggering a critical hit?

"But then again, I wouldn't have any conflict with Xu Anyan, after all, she's Aunt Xu's daughter."

Su Yuan smiled and shook his head, choosing to fuse with the 'Mark of the Sun'.

Compared to the phenomena that occurred when fusing with the SSS-grade talent, Ancient God Bloodline, fusing with the 'Mark of the Sun' was much calmer.

On the back of his right hand, a Solar Sigil slowly formed, looking mysterious and profound.

Wanting to test the effect of the 'Mark of the Sun', Su Yuan paused his cultivation and opened his eyes.

The first thing he saw—

Was the class looking at him like he was a monster.

And the bewildered homeroom teacher Old Wu, and... the principal?

Su Yuan withdrew his gaze, stood up as if no one was around, and stretched his body.

Feeling the abundant Origin Energy within him, he glanced out the window—

It was just noon, the sun was blazing.

It was the perfect time for the 'Mark of the Sun' to absorb solar power.

So, Su Yuan went to the door: "Old Wu, Principal, I need to step out for a bit."

"Go, go, what for?"

Old Wu asked in confusion.

Principal Xiao Jianguo was equally puzzled.

Su Yuan pointed to the sun in the sky: "Sunbathing, to get stronger."

Everyone: ?

***

Sunbathing... to get stronger?

What the heck?

Everyone looked at each other, not understanding a thing.

Principal Xiao Jianguo was the first to react, his eyes lit up!

Su Yuan awakened a Physical Enhancement-Type talent!

Could it be......

This is also an ability within his talent?

He hurriedly asked:"Su Yuan, this sunbathing to get stronger, is it related to your talent?"

Su Yuan thought for a moment.

According to the system, the Mark of the Sun is a cultivation system from another world, so others wouldn't understand even if he explained it, so he simply nodded: "Yes, it's part of my talent."

Upon hearing this.

Everyone groaned.

Sunbathing to get stronger, is this even human?

[Shock +14]

 

[Shock +11]

 

[Shock +2]

 

[Shock +3]

***

Just like that.

Amidst the confusion and shock of the class.

Su Yuan left the classroom, planning to head to the playground to experience the effect of the Mark of the Sun under direct sunlight.

Principal Xiao Jianguo followed behind him, wanting to witness this unbelievable talent.

As the two passed by Class 1's door.

Many people saw them and curiously asked: "Huh? Isn't that Su God from Class 3? Why is the principal following him? What are they going to do?"

"No idea."

"Why didn't they call Xu God?"

"Not sure."

Hearing the voices, Xu Anyan casually glanced outside.

After thinking for a moment, she commanded her Shadow Attendant to go outside and find Xiao Jianguo.

"!?"

The shadow that suddenly appeared in front of him startled Xiao Jianguo.

The shadow slowly stood up, took on a human shape, and opened its mouth to ask him: "Principal, when are we going to the education bureau for the Resource Priority Certification?"

The shadow's voice was somewhat hoarse.

It was somewhat similar to Xu Anyan's voice.

Su Yuan observed the speaking shadow and thought to himself: "This talent is really convenient.

It matches Xu Anyan's cold personality quite well, she won't need to communicate with people herself anymore, just let the shadow do it.

Just wonder if it'll make her even more reclusive......"

Xiao Jianguo, unaware of Su Yuan's inner thoughts, replied: "Wait a moment, after Su Yuan verifies his talent, we'll head to the education bureau."

"Okay."

The shadow nodded lightly, not curious about what 'verifying talent' meant, and then dissolved like a tide, returning to Xu Anyan's side.

Xiao Jianguo couldn't help but marvel: "What a miraculous talent......"

Su Yuan agreed: "It is quite miraculous."

***

After the two arrived at the playground.

Su Yuan found a spot with the most sunlight, without any shade, and sat down cross-legged.

According to the system's introduction, the Mark of the Sun is an innate talent for people in that world.

Absorbing the sun's power through it doesn't require any mental techniques or cultivation methods, it's completely natural.

As for whether the 'sun' of other worlds and the 'sun' of Blue Star are the same— Su Yuan felt they should be similar.

After all, they're both stars.

However.

Since Xiao Jianguo didn't know about the Mark of the Sun.

And Su Yuan was just sitting on the ground leisurely sunbathing, doing nothing.

So a few minutes later, Xiao Jianguo was completely puzzled.

No way.

This can make you stronger too?

Is this a joke!

If this really works, how can others survive?

***

After ten or so minutes.

Su Yuan sensed that the Mark of the Sun had absorbed enough Radiant Sun Power, he stood up, intending to test the effect of this power.

Xiao Jianguo approached, curiously asking: "How is it?"

Su Yuan grinned: "Not bad."

Xiao Jianguo thought for a moment, tentatively asking: "Can you demonstrate the effect?"

He genuinely wanted to know how just sunbathing could make someone stronger.

Su Yuan readily agreed, raising his right hand and casually pointing at a nearby willow tree.

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"Swish!"

The Solar Sigil on the back of his hand lit up.

A scorching Radiant Sun Power shot out, instantly piercing the tree trunk and setting it ablaze.

Xiao Jianguo's eyes widened in disbelief:"Your Origin Energy... has an Elemental Attribute!?

And this attack strength... it's nearly at Upper Tier Level 1!"

[Shock +20]

Unlike Principal Xiao Jianguo's shock.

Su Yuan was quite calm.

You have to know, this Mark of the Sun can rival the SSS-grade talent, Ancient God Bloodline, as a Gold Quality reward!

As my strength increases, the amount of Radiant Sun Power the Mark of the Sun can hold will grow, and its power will likely become even more terrifying.

When I can casually point, and the sun rises, causing nuclear explosions everywhere, that will be truly impressive.

For now?

It's just so-so.

Xiao Jianguo was on the verge of an existential crisis.

In his previous view— Both being SSS-grade talents.

Su Yuan's potential was slightly weaker than Xu Anyan's.

This wasn't favoritism, but a consensus in today's world.

Physical Enhancement-Type talents are stronger in the early to mid-stages.

But at higher levels, when life levels transcend, everyone's physical strength improves.

What matters then is output capability.

At that time.

Elemental and Mystical-type talents will be more favored.

But now!

Su Yuan's physique can convert Origin Energy by sunbathing, giving it an Elemental Attribute!

This is practically cheating!

It's like having the best of both worlds!

Damn it!

That's not fair!

[Envy +20]

 

[Jealousy +10]

"Principal?"

Su Yuan called out when Xiao Jianguo didn't respond for a while.

"Ahem..."

Xiao Jianguo realized his lapse and quickly regained his composure.

But his gaze towards Su Yuan was very complex.

After a long while.

He took a deep breath.

Accepting the fact that the gap between people can sometimes be bigger than that between a person and a dog: "Let's go, to the education bureau!"

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