As night descended, a gentle sea breeze swept across the island, caressing the Chuangshi Institute. The protective barrier surrounding the island filtered out the moisture, leaving the air crisp and pleasant.
Although Lin Moyu had grown up by the coast, this was his first time seeing the stars from an island. He and Bai Yiyuan stood quietly on the beach, listening to the rhythmic sound of the waves.
Lin Moyu had officially joined the Chuangshi Institute. After completing the assessment, Teacher Zhou had given him a tour of the grounds, so he was now familiar with the institute. Meanwhile, Bai Yiyuan had spent most of the day with Mo Xinghe, returning only in the evening.
"Arenât you curious why I wanted you to join the Chuangshi Institute?" Bai Yiyuan asked.
Lin Moyu had never questioned Bai Yiyuanâs decision. Though his initial goal had been to join the Chuangshen Institute because of his sister, Lin Mohan, but when Bai Yiyuan suggested the Chuangshi Institute instead, he accepted without hesitation.
Bai Yiyuan was curious about his thought process.
Lin Moyu responded softly, "I trust you, Teacher. If you made this choice, you must have your reasons."
His sincerity was evidentâhe wasnât just saying it to please his teacher.
Bai Yiyuan smiled and explained, "I shouldâve told you earlier. Thereâs an old man in the Chuangshen Institute, and heâs the one who accepted your sister as his discipleâhis only disciple. The old man may have high expectations, but heâs a decent person. Since he took her in, heâll make sure she gets the best resources. That means most of the Chuangshen Instituteâs resources will go to her, leaving little for you."
Lin Moyu nodded, understanding the importance of resources. While some could be obtained through personal effort, others needed to be built up over time.
Bai Yiyuan had accumulated a significant amount of resources, which explained his confidence in helping Lin Moyu with his class sublimation during class awakening.
He continued, âI donât have the extensive resources of the old man. I can help you, but he has something critical that I donât have. Itâs something the Chuangshi Institute also has, and itâs essential for you. It will greatly increase your chances of successfully sublimating your class during the third class awakening.â
Lin Moyu asked, "What about the Elemental Divine Stone?"
Bai Yiyuan chuckled, "They wonât conflict. The Elemental Divine Stone will only raise your chances to 50%, but with this other item, your chances can jump to 80%. You awakened your first talent during the first class awakening, and with the Dragon Crystals, youâve gained a second talent. Then, thereâs the Talent Divine Stone for a third talent. Itâs already certain youâll become a three-talent powerhouse. The next step is class sublimation. Iâve made preparations for your second class awakeningâs class sublimation."
"You already possess Soul Crystal and unprecedented Divinity Force, along with Magical Draught. Your attributes have surpassed the threshold. With Blackened Soul Crystal and my preparations, you have a 99% chance of class sublimation during your second class awakening."
"The real challenge is ensuring you can achieve class sublimation again during the third class awakening. You need to push your class to its absolute limit to unlock your full potential. If you succeed, your future will be limitless." Bai Yiyuan's voice grew more enthusiastic as he spoke.
Lin Moyu could sense the genuine care behind Bai Yiyuanâs words. Deeply moved, he said, "Thank you, Teacher!"
Bai Yiyuan patted him on the shoulder, "Thereâs no need for thanks. Itâs my responsibility as your teacher. Just do your best, surpass me, and become the strongest."
Lin Moyu nodded firmly, "Iâll give it everything Iâve got."
Bai Yiyuan then explained what Lin Moyu needed to acquire. However, even he didnât know exactly what it was. He described it only as a radiance.
A radiance... Lin Moyu couldnât quite picture what it might be.
This radiance was located in the core of the Chuangshi Institute, and only by entering the core could one see and obtain it. However, the core only opened at specific times, and the next opening would be in six months.
Sighing softly, Bai Yiyuan said, "The Chuangshi Institute isnât like the Chuangshen Institute. They donât have an old man pulling strings. Here, we must follow the rules set by the ancestors, and even Mo Xinghe canât do anything about it. Entering the core wonât be easy, and I wonât be able to help you. Youâll have to rely on yourself."
Bai Yiyuan let out a long sigh, "If only the old man were still around. Unfortunately, the younger generations havenât lived up to expectations."
Seeing Bai Yiyuanâs deep sigh, Lin Moyu felt the urge to ask about this mysterious old man. He knew of the old man at the Chuangshen Institute, but it seemed that the Chuangshi Institute had one as wellâonly he wasnât around anymore. Lin Moyu hesitated, deciding not to press for details. There were likely things he wasnât yet qualified to learn.
After a moment, Bai Yiyuan left, leaving Lin Moyu at the Chuangshi Institute. The institute housed an independent archives, similar to the library at Xiajing Academy, but far more advanced. Particularly in areas concerning Abyssal Demons and Dragonkind, the archives offered knowledge that surpassed what Xiajing Academy had. In this regard, it was an upgraded version of the Xiajing Academyâs library.
After going through a string of intense battles, Lin Moyu decided to use this time to quiet his mind and focus. Chuangshi Institute had provided him with a single-person dormitory, a fully equipped villa. However, he chose not to stay there. Instead, he spent his time buried in the instituteâs archives.
The primary distinction between Chuangshi Institute and Xiajing Academy was the focus on practical combat. The books and resources here heavily centered on Abyssal Demons and Dragonkind. Lin Moyu gathered stacks of books, immersing himself in studying. He was determined to learn everything there was to know about Abyssal Demons, ensuring that incidents like the one with Abyssal Phantasms would never happen again.
News about Lin Moyu quickly spread throughout the institute. During their time in the Immemorial Battlefield, Lin Yizhanâs party had spent several days with him, forming a certain bond. Some of them began sharing what they knew about Lin Moyu, sparking immediate interest and excitement.
Late at night, several students gathered on the beach. They lit a bonfire and grilled freshly caught fish, filling the air with its mouthwatering aroma. Surrounded by curious listeners, Lin Yizhan reluctantly recounted what had happened on the Immemorial Battlefield with Lin Moyu.
"What did you say? He fought the Earth Evil Centipede all by himself?"
"Are you serious? No one can take on an Earth Evil Centipede alone! Even a full party would struggle!"
"Wait... he was only level 30? A level 30 guy fought a level 58 world boss? No way. I wouldnât believe that if my life depended on it!"
"Exactly. A level 30 guy couldnât possibly solo a world boss of the same level, let alone the Earth Evil Centipede."
"Even if he did one-shot an opponent 10 levels higher than him during todayâs assessment, this is still hard to believe."
The students present were all top-tier geniuses of the human race, each confident in their own potential. They werenât easily swayed and found Lin Yizhan's story too fantastical, almost like a fable. While they didnât accuse him of lying outright, their skepticism was evident.
Lin Yizhan didnât argue. Instead, he pulled out a large chunk of pure white meat and said, "Iâm not here to convince anyone. Anyway, this is meat we got from Lin Moyu. Itâs pretty goodâletâs share it."
The meat, illuminated by the bonfire, emitted a faint glow, resembling a piece of jade rather than food. It radiated a powerful energy that caught everyoneâs attention.
Taking out a knife, Lin Yizhan began slicing the meat and passing pieces around, "You can eat it raw or grill itâup to you."
Someone took a bite and immediately exclaimed, "This is amazing! Itâs packed with energyâall my fatigue is gone! Wait... is this meat of the Earth Evil Centipede?"
Lin Yizhan nodded. "Yep. When Lin Moyu killed the Earth Evil Centipede, we grabbed some of its leg meat. Most of it went to him, but we kept a small portion for ourselves."
The revelation left the group speechless. The idea that Lin Moyu had soloed the Earth Evil Centipede now seemed more plausible. Yet, one student still had doubts, "But... did Lin Moyu really kill it by himself?"
Lin Yizhan smiled, "Do you think I killed it? I donât have that kind of strength. After Lin Moyu acquired the Primordial Rune, he was immediately targeted by Abyssal Demons. We planned to protect him, but it turned out he didnât need our help at all."
He recounted Lin Moyuâs feats on the Immemorial Battlefield, how he had become a public enemy of the Abyssal Demons and Dragonkind alike, and how his name had spread far and wide on the battlefield.
The students listened intently, their initial skepticism fading away as Lin Yizhan described Lin Moyuâs extraordinary journey. It sounded like the stuff of legends, and by now, no one doubted Lin Moyuâs strength.
Just then, a teleportation formation lit up, and someone rushed out, shouting breathlessly, "The Shenxia Empire has produced a level 37 godly general... the youngest godly general in history!"
Everyone froze, stunned into silence. Their jaws dropped, and the boss meat they had been chewing fell from their mouths.