47: Early school opening? Two lawmakers have already raised concerns as soon as the school landed!

"Classmate Shen Pan, due to the early arrival of the third Transcendence Awakening..."

"Imperial Capital Academy plans to officially start classes on June 19th!"

A phone call from a teacher at the Imperial Capital Academy admissions office...

Left Shen Pan staring blankly at his Exam Admission Ticket.

He still had one Comprehensive Science exam left to take.

School was starting already?

"Isn't that a bit too early?"

Shen Pan couldn't help but reply.

June 19th was only twenty days after he completed his Awakening ceremony!

And the College Entrance Examination results weren't even out yet!

"I'm sure Classmate Shen Pan has been following the news these past few days?"

"Yeah, I've seen a bit."

After all, Nezha was truly terrifying; he was worried a Monkey King might pop up next.

And then wipe out Blue Star with a single swing of his staff!

"The unknown new system is extremely powerful and peculiar."

"We, the Imperial Capital Academy, plan to recruit all independent awakeners under the age of 30."

"At that time, whether it's the Freshman Tournament or the resource allocation for each college, everything will need to be replanned."

"So, Classmate Shen Pan, if you don't have any urgent matters, could you come to register the day after tomorrow?"

The day after tomorrow... Shen Pan thought about his schedule.

He realized that aside from getting his driver's license...

He had no plans at all for after the College Entrance Examination!

"That's fine. The day after tomorrow it is."

"Thank you very much for your understanding, Classmate Shen Pan!"

The voice on the other end sounded quite happy.

As if they were breathing a sigh of relief.

"The reason for starting school early..."

"is also because students of the Professional System cannot enter Dungeons on their own within a month of the Awakening ceremony."

"In the past, they would start grinding maps and leveling up after entering their respective academies."

"But now..."

The admissions teacher hesitated, unsure how to describe it.

"Now that the new system is too powerful, you want the Professional System students to level up earlier."

"To facilitate exchange between freshmen, right?"

Shen Pan tactfully finished the explanation for the other party.

To put it more bluntly...

If Martial Arts and Professionals don't speed up soon...

They'll all be crushed by those bizarre fellows!

"Cough, cough! That's roughly what I meant."

"I wish you success in your College Entrance Examination, Classmate Shen Pan!"

As the call ended.

Shen Pan browsed the videos of those lucky individuals again.

On a global scale.

The known independent awakeners of the new system had already surpassed a hundred.

Great Xia even had more than twenty!

Most of them were related to the mythological figures...

Shen Pan was familiar with from his past life!

Furthermore, the gap between them was enormous.

Some had just awakened and couldn't even beat a Sanda coach.

They were practically total nobodies.

Sitting at the same table as those with lifestyle classes.

While others, like the currently famous Yang Jian...

After growing a third eye on his forehead...

Could fire lasers powerful enough to insta-kill Tier 4 Exotic Beasts!

He even possessed impressive physical attributes, holding his own against Tier 4 Martial Artists!

Even Little Jiang let out a howl of envy.

Constantly complaining that she had awakened too early.

Shen Pan, however, didn't share that sentiment.

"Defying common sense like this, could this new system have some side effects?"

Even the Seed of Spiritual Power from the fourth Transcendence Awakening...

Couldn't enable someone to insta-kill Tier 4 right after Awakening!

...After the College Entrance Examination ended.

Imperial Capital Airport.

"Huh! Classmate Shen Pan, you've come to the Imperial Capital this early too?"

Jiang Ruolai, pushing two large suitcases, called out to Shen Pan with a look of surprise.

If she hadn't planned to fleece her best friend for a few more beads, she wouldn't have come back early at all!

"Hmm?"

Shen Pan was also somewhat puzzled:

"Didn't the Imperial Capital Academy say we should go early to get familiar with the environment?"

"Uh... actually, as Prodigies, we can afford to be a bit willful."

"Classmate Shen Pan, there's absolutely no need for you to pay attention to the admissions teachers."

Jiang Ruolai whispered conspiratorially:

"They just want us there as mascots, to serve as promotional figureheads."

"Or they'll beg you for a favor, like putting on a show for a Prodigy Tournament!"

"So just enjoy yourself. Just show up right on time to register on the 19th!"

That good?

Shen Pan was a bit tempted.

"Don't listen to her. Ruolai got used to being lazy in the Imperial Capital."

"Since the Imperial Capital Academy teachers want you there, there must be benefits to be gained!"

Jiang Lin, whose Face was still a bit pale, corrected her niece's cynical thoughts with dissatisfaction.

Why always assume the worst of people?

"Tch! At most, they'll give an experience crystal or maybe some excellent-rank equipment."

"Even a dog..."

Suddenly remembering that on Blue Star and even in Great Xia...

There were many students who didn't even have Rare-rank equipment...

And had never seen an experience crystal.

Jiang Ruolai silently swallowed the rest of her words.

"Anyway, I'm just not going!"

Of course.

Regarding her return to the Jiang Clan...

And being stared at by a bunch of old fogies with ulterior motives...

While having to greet them with fake smiles...

She was even less interested!

Especially that disgusting, idiotic cousin.

Saying something about holding a banquet to welcome her home...

Playing at sibling harmony.

Just thinking about that scene...

Jiang Ruolai couldn't help but feel nauseous!

She wished she could construct a hundred maces and shove them into his ***!

She glanced at her young aunt and then stole a look at Shen Pan.

Her eyes flickered; she had a new idea!

Jiang Ruolai walked to the front and asked seemingly casually:

"Classmate Shen Pan, how about I take you on a tour of the Imperial Capital later?"

"Hmm?"

This sudden change of topic successfully interrupted the thoughts of both Shen Pan and Jiang Lin.

"Last time... didn't you say I should show you around once you got to the Imperial Capital?"

"We're all friends, and this is my home turf, so dinner is on me today!"

As she spoke, Jiang Ruolai's heart rate gradually quickened.

Please, big boss, I really don't want to go home and deal with that crap!

As long as you agree...

I... my rich best friend would be willing to do anything!

"Sure! Thanks for the trouble, Classmate Jiang."

Shen Pan was just worrying about what to do next.

"???"

Jiang Lin was stunned and spoke up with some urgency:

"But Ruolai, everyone is coming back tonight, specifically to hold a..."

Halfway through her sentence...

She looked at her niece's expression as she stole glances at Shen Pan...

Revealing eyes full of nervousness and anticipation.

And, with her Grandmaster-level hearing, she heard Ruolai's racing heartbeat!

Something suddenly clicked in her mind.

"I see. I was the one being insensitive," Jiang Lin thought to herself.

Right, little Ruolai is already an adult!

So, she cleverly changed her tune:

"But since you've finally made a new friend, you certainly shouldn't be impolite."

"Ruolai, why don't you take Brother Shen Pan—uh, Classmate Shen Pan—for a tour later!"

Thinking of her elder brother's glare that could practically kill...

Jiang Lin gritted her teeth:

"As for the banquet, I'll go and speak for you!"

"But remember to stay safe!"

She was only 25.

She didn't want her seniority to skyrocket and be called old!

"Hooray! Thanks, Young Aunt!"

Jiang Ruolai jumped up joyfully.

As expected, by inviting Shen Pan to tour the Imperial Capital...

Her aunt, for the sake of Face, definitely wouldn't refute her on the spot!

As for the final warning, it seemed completely redundant to her.

There were over ten Epic-rank combatants permanently stationed in the Imperial Capital!

How could there possibly be any danger!

As the three of them chatted casually and stepped out of the airport...

The System prompt sounded.

[With an excited heart, you have arrived in the Imperial Capital, ready to begin your brand-new life.]

[Suddenly, a slightly playful voice rings out.]

["Yo! Isn't this the Classmate who wants to be a Loli Succubus?"]

[In this instant, you feel the temperature of your Face skyrocket.]

[You've turned beet red!]

["Young man, you have a bright future. If you actually succeed in the future, please be sure to contact me!"]

["Councilor Ruan and I used to be... uh, Classmates?"]

[A powerful figure with an obscured Face and a blurred voice reveals a hint of pressure.]

[That is a big shot of the Legendary Rank!]

[You kneel on the spot, cupping your hands toward the other party:]

["If you do not spurn me, I am willing to bow to you as my foster father!"]

[Having just arrived in the Imperial Capital, you have successfully gained the attention of a Councilor big shot!]

[Reward: 1 Class Point, 1 skill point, and a random Legendary Rank equipment!]

[Hidden Quest: Gain the attention and appreciation of five Councilors (2/5 currently completed)!]