40: Chapter 40 National Superpower Awakening Ceremony

Qian Mo looked back and found no one behind him.

That's right, he was the only one in his category participating in the Awakening ceremony this year.

Since there was no one around to chat with anyway, he began to pester his System.

"System, System, are there any tasks today?"

[Ding! Tasks are divided into regular tasks and random tasks. Regular tasks can only be refreshed once they are all completed. There is currently one "Wear a Collar" task remaining, while random tasks require the host to interact more with others to trigger.]

"Sigh... looking at Xiao Yan like this, do you really want me to convince her to voluntarily wear a collar? But then again, wearing a collar gives a red reward, which is even more precious than my legendary Superpower..."

[Ding! Please do not question the authority of the System. The tasks issued by this System are all prepared for the host's path to godhood, and the reward levels correspond to the difficulty.]

"Alright, System, open my attribute panel."

[Strength: 80

Speed: 80

Spiritual Power: 400 (Rank One Esper)

Demonic Power (Unawakened)

Superpower: Balance of Equivalence (Legendary)

Spirit Pet: Xing Yaoyan (Star Beast, Breed Unknown)

Permanent Buff: Cultivation rate doubled.

Additional Abilities: Blade Mastery, Firearm Mastery, Sanda 9th Dan, Stealth Mastery.]

Under his hard work over the past two months, his stats in all aspects had already crushed a Rank One Esper, and his spiritual power reserve was only a hundred away from reaching the threshold of Rank Two.

He was very confident. With his current conceptual god-level Superpower and his assassin skills, he would surely stand at the top of the world one day, fulfill the original owner's last wish, and protect those he cherished.

"Speaking of which, although Xiao Yan is a Star Beast, except for the fact that her power isn't Demonic Power, everything else seems no different from a demon. They say Rank Three demons can take human form, so she..."

Qian Mo suddenly felt a bit embarrassed. An indescribable feeling welled up from his heart, an experience he had never had before.

"Ahem!"

A magnetic voice rang out in the venue.

"Hello, prospective Espers. I am Secretary Wu Ming, the secretary to the mayor of Youfeng City and the host of this Awakening ceremony."

"Now, allow me to announce the process and rules of the Awakening ceremony."

An elegant man in a suit appeared on the circular platform in front of the rostrum. Following a ripple in space, a giant stone about three meters high appeared beside him.

"First, all prospective awakeners, please come onto the stage in order after hearing your names. You need to place your hand on this star crystal, calm your mind, and follow the voice in your head to condense the chaotic spiritual power within your body."

"The star crystal will change into different colors depending on the quality of the awakened Superpower: white for Common, blue for Elite, purple for Epic, gold for Legendary, and red for Mythic."

"The admissions staff from the ability universities sitting on the rostrum will send admission requests directly based on your talent."

"So please, prospective awakeners, adjust your mindset and show your best side."

"Without further ado, I declare that the National Superpower Awakening Ceremony officially begins. Please welcome the first prospective awakener..."

Secretary Wu Ming stepped to the side of the circular platform, leaving the space for the prospective awakeners who were about to go on stage.

"Spiritual power 100, awakened blue Superpower, looks like an attack type, not bad."

"Spiritual power 70, awakened white Superpower, keep working hard."

"Spiritual power 100, awakened blue Superpower, unfortunately, the type is a bit poor, but you can consider switching to a major related to mecha."

"Spiritual power 100, Awakening failed, what a pity..."

...

One by one, young men and women carrying dreams walked onto the Awakening stage, praying for the favor of fate.

But reality remained cruel. Only a few awakened Superpowers, and most were "blue skies and white clouds," with not even a single Epic. Most others, despite meeting the spiritual power requirements, still failed to awaken.

"Please come up, Yu Linger."

Upon hearing this name, the entire venue instantly became lively.

"Look! Isn't that Yu Linger, who was rumored to have already been recommended for admission? Why is she still going up for the Awakening?"

"My fellow student, it's clear you haven't done your homework. Recommended admission means she's already been recruited internally by a certain university; going on stage is just for show."

"I heard she awakened her Superpower independently and it's Epic Rank. As expected of our school's belle."

"Wow! Your school is so lucky. In our high school, we're almost completely wiped out..."

"Goddess! Goddess!"

...

Everyone shouted Yu Linger's name with all their might.

People naturally admire the strong. Although they lacked talent themselves, it didn't stop them from admiring and envying the talent of others.

Yu Linger held her head high like a proud peacock and walked unhurriedly onto the Awakening stage, placing her hand on the giant star crystal. She closed her eyes, and spiritual power flowed out of her body under the guidance of the star crystal.

The next moment, a dazzling purple light shot out from the star crystal.

Her body slowly floated up, suspended in the air, appearing extremely noble against the backdrop of the purple light.

"Spiritual power 300, purple Superpower, looks like a rare psychokinesis-type Superpower. Truly a young talent."

Secretary Wu Ming smiled and clapped. As the little princess of the Yu family, and with her wealthy father's penchant for showing off, those in high positions had long since heard of her.

The fluctuating spiritual power gradually returned to calm, and Yu Linger slowly landed on the ground.

She opened her eyes, scanned the crowd cheering for her, let her gaze linger on Qian Mo for a moment, and then quickly looked away.

Meanwhile, at the main seats of the rostrum.

"Congratulations, Uncle Liu. It seems your Feng Hu Ability University has signed a good prospect," a young girl leaning against her chair said to a smiling middle-aged man.

"Oh, Xiao Yan, don't overpraise me. Your Longxiang Ability University has quite a few good prospects internally decided as well."

The man quickly waved his hand, feigning modesty, but the smile on his Face grew even wider.

"Long Kong, do you see anyone you like now?" he asked the man sitting in front of Captain Li Qiaoyan.

"No."

Teacher Long Kong looked at the list filled with red crosses and sighed slightly.

"We at Longxiang have always adhered to the principle of quality over quantity. If there are no good prospects, then so be it..."

"I say, you two old foxes should stop putting on an act! Isn't everyone mainly competing for that girl named Xiao Meng who contracted the fox demon today? Right, Xuan Yan?"

The speaker was a beautiful woman with fiery red hair. Her name tag read "Vermilion Bird Ability University."

She was currently turning to speak to the burly man next to her, the representative of Zhenhai Ability University.

The burly man kept his eyes closed and didn't speak, as if he had already fallen asleep.

"Feng Yan, look at you, getting impatient again. We two are having a friendly exchange between schools, we weren't talking to you. If your temper stays this hot, watch out for age spots."

"Damn you, Long Kong, how dare you curse me!"

As she spoke, Feng Yan's long red hair suddenly drifted up, and her whole body emitted a dangerous aura.

"I'm sorry, Sister Feng. Can I apologize to you on Teacher Long's behalf?"

Seeing the girl's apologetic smile, Feng Yan withdrew her stance and turned her head with a soft huff.

"Xiao Yan's mouth is still the sweetest. For her sake, I'll let you go this time... Hmph!"

"Oh, my dear wife, I was wrong, please don't be angry, okay..."

"Get lost. I told you, no personal feelings during work. We are competitors now, don't play the emotional card with me."

Watching the four people bickering at the main seats, the teachers from other university admissions offices didn't dare to laugh, or even make a sound.

After all, these four represented the "Four Great Heavens"—Longxiang, Fenghu, Vermilion Bird, and Zhenhai—known as the cradles of the Human Alliance's new generation.

They were far beyond what these secondary ability universities could compare to.

Just then, the host, Chief Mo Zhao, continued reading the names of the participants in order.

"Next, please welcome Qian Mo on stage."

The next moment, someone started it, and the scene was suddenly filled with boos.

"Hmm? This young man looks and carries himself quite well. Why is his popularity so poor..."

Feng Yan rubbed her chin thoughtfully, then her peripheral vision suddenly caught a man trying to sneak away.

"Long Kong! Where do you think you're going!"