10: Chapter 1 Destiny
Gao Changpeng turned to the crowd.
He said with a solemn expression,
“This is the Awakening crystal. Everyone come up one by one, step forward, and place your hand on it.”
“The display screen in front of the crystal will show your talent attributes.”
“If you possess Spiritual Vein attributes, the crystal will light up, and the screen will display your Spiritual Vein attributes.”
He paused.
He continued,
“In rare cases, when you undergo Awakening, you may awaken a Soul Skill.”
“This crystal cannot display it, but you should be able to feel it.”
“If anyone awakens a Soul Skill, you can inform me, and I will register it in the Alliance's Azure Cloud Register.”
“The Alliance will provide priority protection and offer Cultivation resources to such individuals.”
“Of course, if you are unwilling to say, we will not force you.”
As his voice fell,
A wave of whispers immediately erupted from the crowd.
The Azure Cloud Register was the roster of young Geniuses of the Human Race recorded by the Alliance.
As long as one was registered on it,
One was a Genius officially recognized by the Alliance.
And could enjoy the Alliance's special privileges.
Who wouldn't be envious?
Gao Changpeng then slightly raised his voice.
“Of course, as long as you awaken an attribute talent, you can apply for the corresponding Cultivation Technique.”
“With a Cultivation Technique, you can absorb Universe energy and begin the path of life evolution.”
“Does anyone have any questions? If so, you may ask now.”
As his voice fell,
The scene fell silent for a moment.
Everyone looked at each other.
Immediately after,
A soft voice broke the silence.
“Officer Gao, I have a question,”
Luo Nianwei said,
As she stepped forward.
Gao Changpeng's stern expression softened.
“Student Nianwei, what is your question? Please ask.”
She said with a calm tone,
“Can a person awaken multiple attributes? If someone awakens multiple attributes, must they practice Cultivation Techniques for all the corresponding attributes?”
Gao Changpeng blinked.
Surprised by her question.
“Good question.”
He praised,
“That's right, there are indeed cases of Awakening multiple attributes, though the probability is extremely small.”
“If you really awaken them, you don't have to practice all of them. You can choose to practice just one attribute.”
“However, if you choose to practice other attributes, you must ensure that every attribute you practice progresses at the same pace.”
“As a result, the speed of Cultivation will become extremely slow.”
“This path is very difficult and the requirements are more demanding.”
“Multi-attribute Cultivation can give you more combat skills, but making a Breakthrough becomes incomparably difficult.”
The students nodded one after another.
Immediately, they looked at each other.
Their eyes were filled with curiosity.
Why did Luo Nianwei ask this?
Could it be that she might awaken multiple attributes?
Old Man Yang watched from the side.
He did not interfere.
Gao Changpeng clapped his hands.
“Alright. Now, the Awakening ceremony begins.”
“When your hand touches the crystal, you will feel a strange power entering your body.”
“If you possess a Spiritual Vein, that power will be guided into your Meridians and blood vessels, reaching the left ventricle. That is the starting point of the Spiritual Vein. Once opened, you will be a Quasi-Warrior recognized by the Alliance.”
Hearing this,
Everyone looked expectant.
The room immediately grew noisy.
“Then you can apply for a Cultivation Technique, absorb Universe energy into your body, and once your Spiritual Vein is connected, you will officially become an F-Class Warrior. From then on, you will truly step onto the path of Cultivation.”
He paused for a moment.
Until the noise in the room gradually subsided.
Then he continued,
“Becoming a warrior. This is the dream of everyone on our planet.”
“And now, you are standing at this threshold.”
Upon hearing these words,
Everyone was stirred.
Each one was filled with anticipation.
Their faces flushed red.
Even Lu Chen
Felt his blood boiling.
His heart pounded in his chest.
Would he awaken an elemental attribute?
If there was one,
Which one would it be?
Could he awaken multiple attributes?
Would he awaken a Soul Skill?
If he awakened one, should he hide it?
Or should he speak up,
To attract attention?
Thoughts surged in his mind one after another.
But soon, he calmed down.
Then, Gao Changpeng raised his hand.
With a wave,
“Begin.”
The Awakening room was silent.
The tense atmosphere pressed down on everyone's chest like a heavy weight.
The 61 students remained silent, nervous.
Their eyes were fixed on the football-sized crystal placed on the glass pedestal in the center of the room.
The mysterious energy within the crystal throbbed slightly.
Like a heart waiting to be revived.
As the Awakening began,
The first student to step forward was named Duan Yi.
A young man with fair skin and handsome features.
Sunny and cheerful.
Coupled with his prominent background,
He was very popular at school.
He was one of the school's prominent figures.
He stepped forward.
At this moment, the confident and flamboyant expression he usually had at school completely vanished.
Replaced by anxiety.
He placed both hands on the crystal.
Nervously closed his eyes.
The room was silent.
A moment passed.
A ray of light suddenly rose from the crystal.
Bright, cold blue ripples spread out.
Duan Yi opened his eyes.
Trembling with excitement.
He looked up at the display.
[Ice]
A single word.
Yet it meant a bright future.
“Hahaha, I awakened the Ice attribute.”
Duan Yi no longer cared about his cool-guy image.
He laughed out loud.
Laughing until he doubled over.
Laughing until tears welled up in his eyes.
He released his joy and excitement to his heart's content.
“Congratulations!”
“Congratulations!”
Surrounding congratulations immediately surged like a tide.
Some girls stared at him with sparkling eyes.
Several close friends put their arms around his shoulders.
To express their congratulations.
Gao Changpeng stepped forward.
With a rare smile on his face.
“Very good, Duan Yi, right? Congratulations on your successful Awakening.”
“I hope you can become a pillar of our Human Race's future. Stand over there. After the test is over, you will receive an Ice attribute Cultivation Technique.”
Duan Yi nodded excitedly.
At this moment, he was in high spirits.
His self-confidence was higher than ever before.
One student after another stepped forward.
Some succeeded in Awakening.
Their joy overflowed in the room like sunshine after rain.
But not everyone was so lucky.