149: Chapter 149 The King is Shocked!

As the Seal of the pandoras box was lifted, a dark light sliced through the air.

A heavy, black-gold spear measuring three meters in length abruptly appeared in Qin Wanxing's hands.

A heart-palpitating calamity aura swirled around the spear's shaft. That ever-present sense of destruction instantly gave Qin Wanxing an illusion of Bloodline fusion—as if this ominous weapon was born for her, an extension of her own body!

The spear tip flickered with an orange divine glow, a brilliant flow of light that proclaimed its extraordinary status as a legendary quality item.

[Calamity Spear] (legendary-grade)

 Rank: 57 (Possesses the potential to evolve alongside its master)

 Basic Attributes: Strength +4888 (Extra +30%), Physique +5888 (Extra +30%)

 Combat Attributes: Attack Speed +100%, Final Output +30%, Lifesteal +5%

 Class Bond: Calamity Knight Exclusive

[Calamity Curse]: Normal attacks deal 100% mental damage and have a high probability of triggering dozens of negative status effects, including curses, illusions, and confusion.

[Calamity Power]: Increases all of the knight's attributes by 10%, doubles class skill damage, and doubles the duration of Calamity-type buffs.

[Piercing Spear] (Passive): Attacks automatically shred 30% of the target's defense.

Qin Wanxing's red lips parted slightly, her crystal-clear beautiful eyes filled with amazement and ecstasy.

The on-paper attributes of this divine spear were simply ridiculous; in a vertical comparison, it was enough to surpass conventional weapons above Rank 100.

Not to mention, it was an extremely rare class-specific custom equipment that could evolve with her strength—it was truly the best of the best!

"Is this gift to your liking?" Su Chen looked at her surprised and joyful expression and laughed softly.

"Mmm... darling, you really spoil me too much, I love you!"

Qin Wanxing nimbly put away the divine spear, a faint mist gathering in her eyes.

Between saving her close relative and gifting her such a peerless treasure, the overflowing sense of happiness made her voice become somewhat coquettish. "Today... no matter what you want to do, I'll listen to you."

A playful, wicked smile curled at the corner of Su Chen's mouth.

He raised his hand, wrapping it around her delicate neck and somewhat roughly clutching those two bunches of pitch-black twin tails, his eyes flashing with a desire for control.

"Since you've said that, then we naturally have to go through all the fun parts... Remember, there is only one knight today, and that's me!"

In the Imperial Capital, there was an ancient courtyard house sealed by Divine Law, hidden from outside eyes.

Archon Zhang of Jiang Province led a group of sixth and seventh awakening professionals who had survived the war, standing in the center of the courtyard with constrained expressions.

Opposite them stood a majestic and heavy-set middle-aged man who radiated the oppressive aura of a superior.

The Lord of Great Xia — Qin Zhan.

"This crisis has finally been overcome; you have performed your duties well. I will sign the commendation order as soon as possible and allocate special reconstruction funds to Jiang Province." Qin Zhan nodded slightly, acknowledging Archon Zhang, before his expression turned cold and a trace of gloom appeared between his brows. "That damned Undead King... sooner or later, I will personally scatter his ashes."

"Thank you for your kindness, Sovereign, but... I do not dare to claim this merit."

Archon Zhang looked hesitant. He took a deep breath and said, "In fact, it was not we who repelled the enemy army."

"The Undead Sea voluntarily retreated without any warning, and the demi-god level Archlich leading the army actually perished at the hands of Su Chen..."

Following his narrative, the scene fell into a deathly silence.

Qin Zhan's originally calm eyes gradually narrowed. He interrupted with some confusion, "The Su Chen you're talking about... is this year's national top scorer?"

As the leader, he had naturally paid attention to this junior with staggering potential, but there was clearly a massive chasm between 'potential' and 'strength.'

"It is indeed that young man; he personally slayed Rhys," Archon Zhang responded with certainty.

"What?!"

This time, Qin Zhan startled to his feet from his throne, his expression shaking with shock. His originally calm face was filled with disbelief. "You're telling me that a fourth awakening junior who just recently changed classes overcame the level gap to slay a ninth awakening Sub-God? Even if such a thing were written into myths, it would seem absurd. Are you sure you didn't see it wrong?"

Let alone a Sub-God, for a normal person, a fourth awakening professional killing a legendary-grade BOSS would be a complete fantasy!

"Sovereign, this is what we witnessed with our own eyes.

At that time, Jiang Yu deployed a Spatial Barrier, completely isolating the battlefield.

In that space where one could only enter but not leave, there was only Su Chen, his Dragon, and the Archlich," Archon Zhang said with certainty.

The accompanying professionals also nodded in testimony; no one dared to talk nonsense in front of the Sovereign.

Qin Zhan stared into their eyes, trying to find any trace of a lie, but he failed.

An indescribable sense of shock exploded in his chest—this was not information that could be suppressed by mere composure. Even a commander accustomed to grand scenes would find it difficult to remain calm when faced with a miracle that subverted common sense.

"I am going to Tianchen Academy."

To maintain his final bit of decorum, Qin Zhan simply waved his hand dismissively. "Settle yourselves in the side hall for now; someone will arrange food and lodging for you shortly."

As soon as he finished speaking, complex Spatiotemporal Array Patterns surged around him. Following a violent spatial ripple, his figure vanished from everyone's sight in an instant.

Tianchen Academy, Dean's Office.

Space distorted once again.

In just a few breaths, Qin Zhan had traversed the Great Xia territory and appeared before Lu Yuan.

"What are you doing running here so rashly? You gave this old man a fright."

Dean Lu Yuan looked at the abruptly appearing Qin Zhan, still maintaining his cheerful elder-like demeanor.

In private, the relationship between the two was as close as teacher and student.

Qin Zhan didn't waste words; with a wave of his hand, he laid down an Absolute Restriction, isolating all forms of detection.

Seeing this, the smile on Lu Yuan's face faded slightly, and his expression became serious. He knew this must be a major matter capable of shaking the foundation of the state.

"Old Lu, about Su Chen... how much do you know about him?" Qin Zhan asked in a low voice. "As your student, you must have seen him recently."

"Of course, the kid came to see me just two days ago.

He should be busy with that five-star Fifth Awakening task right now.

Why? Did he cause trouble?" Lu Yuan was puzzled.

Qin Zhan gave a bitter smile and dropped the bombshell news that even the Dean couldn't remain calm about:

"He's not causing trouble. In the midst of his spare time while doing his task, he casually slaughtered that ninth awakening demi-god level Rhys in Jiang Province."

In the office, the two strongest powerhouses of Great Xia were momentarily left speechless, falling into a deathly silence.