143: Why is the world about to be destroyed all of a sudden?

...I am Gold Rank now...

Gold Rank...Gold...

Lin Chuan's opening words were like a giant rock thrown into a lake.

One stone stirred a thousand ripples...Even the host teacher hadn't noticed Lin Chuan's Rank.

"Haha, damn..."

Below the stage, Xia Siye was laughing like an idiot.

It seemed he hadn't encountered anything so amusing in a long time.

Thousands of students looked shocked.

Which one of them wasn't a prodigy, having fought their way out of hundreds of thousands of people, one in a hundred?

Even so, most of them were still only Black Iron Rank Nine Stars. Those who could reach Silver Rank before university started were few.

Now, someone from their own batch tells them: I'm Gold Rank?

Excuse me, are we playing the same version of the game?

I've just started my undergraduate studies, and you're already doing a combined master's and doctorate?

Are you sure this is a freshman orientation ceremony, not a graduation ceremony?

Seeing that the situation was gradually getting out of control, and his objective had been achieved, Principal Wang Xuanyi finally spoke:

"Quiet."

The Aura of a King Rank instantly suppressed the entire audience, making them fall silent.

"Student Lin Chuan entered the academy a month early, went into seclusion to Cultivate, and after accumulating strength, finally achieved this. I hope all students will take him as an example, guard against arrogance and impatience, and Cultivate diligently."

Whether it was hard or not, he didn't know, but he had to let these students know they had to endure hardship.

"Next, please invite Student Lin Chuan to share his Cultivation insights..."

The atmosphere below the stage was a bit cold, so the host quickly started a new segment.

"To be honest, I'm not entirely interested in Cultivation." Lin Chuan directly channeled Jack Ma.

Host: ...You're not following the script at all!

"I believe Student Lin Chuan means that his current achievements are entirely accumulated through repeated practical combat. Compared to studying behind closed doors, he prefers to improve himself through actual combat."

Reading comprehension, perfect score!

"That's right. Compared to Cultivation, I prefer hunting Yao Beasts. At the very least, it has to be challenges between schools." Only 'shearing wool' was Lin Chuan's favorite.

"Then Student Lin Chuan, do you have any experience in practical combat to share?" the host asked.

"Looking back, I've only encountered two life-or-death crises, and both opponents were Diamond Rank powerhouses. Fortunately, I managed to turn danger into safety in the end."

One was in a Secret Realm, and the other counted the Demon God Cult incident. If it weren't for his Clone, it would indeed have been a life-or-death crisis.

"Student Lin Chuan means that the stronger the opponent, the stronger you become. Only by constantly walking the line between life and death can one achieve the greatest improvement!"

"No, what I mean is, if you don't have a stronger 'thigh' to rely on, don't court death. Staying grounded is the most important thing!"

After saying that, Lin Chuan stepped off the stage.

If he didn't get off the stage soon, the King Rank big shots behind him would throw him off.

"Hahahaha...damn."

Many students came to their senses and felt that what Lin Chuan said was truly reasonable.

Xia Siye led Yu Ming Academy in applause...Immediately after, the entire audience erupted in thunderous applause, welcoming Lin Chuan.

"Principal Leng, Lin Chuan has joined your Yu Ming Academy, you must keep a close eye on him," Wang Xuanyi said with a smile.

"This old bone of mine won't be able to watch over things for many more years. The future, after all, belongs to the young people."

"We just need to pave the way as much as possible."

...After the opening ceremony, Lin Chuan did not return to the academy's Secret Realm but went alone to a corner of the school.

Here, one person and one cat were waiting for him.

"Big Brother, White Moon." Lin Chuan greeted them with a smile.

"Brother, it's only been a month, and you've already advanced! Congratulations!" Long Ming said with a smile, giving Lin Chuan a bear hug.

"Lin Chuan, did you miss Bai Yue Meow?" ~o(=∩ω∩=)m

"Of course I did! I have so many resources invested in you, I was wondering if you ran off with the money!"

Lin Chuan, not having seen her for a month, had forgotten the terror of the Calamity Demon Spirit and started courting death.

"Meow?" How dare he doubt this Meow's cat character?

"Slap..."

Someone accidentally knocked over a flower pot, which landed right next to Lin Chuan.

"Holy crap..."

That was close!

With Lin Chuan's Gold Rank perception, there was no warning whatsoever, and even Long Ming hadn't noticed it.

Terrifying, truly terrifying!!!

"No, I mean, I still owe you gems. If you don't come, how can I pay you back?"

Lin Chuan quickly tried to salvage the situation.

"That's more like it! Don't worry, this Meow doesn't even care for your Materials..."

"Brother, because I was in a hurry and needed White Moon's help, I took White Moon to the east. Now that the matter is handled, I've brought her back. She often talked about you on the way..."

"Slap..."

A flower pot directly hit Long Ming on the forehead...It was hard to imagine a cat's expression could show annoyance.

Lin Chuan: ...He saw Long Ming nonchalantly shake off all the dust and then say: "Brother, the East has changed dramatically. The great Yao Kings of the sea have united to attack the land, and Azure Dragon City has mostly fallen. It won't be long before it affects here.

Our Race has always been aloof, yet we've been dragged into this. Fortunately, I went early, otherwise...This time, Xuanwu City will likely not be spared either.

Why don't you come with me to our Race's Secret Realm to take refuge? Bringing three to five thousand of your relatives and friends is not a problem."

"It's that serious?" Lin Chuan couldn't accept it for a moment. He was still quietly developing, how did the progress bar suddenly speed up so much?

"Yes, it's said that the entrance from the sea to the Nether Sea has been completely opened, and the Yao Beasts in the sea are powerless to resist, so they can only flee to the land. This time, it's not just a war between Yao Beasts and the Human Race, but a war between land and sea, between living beings and Nether Spirits.

Even if the sea beasts don't reach Xuanwu City, the chain reaction they trigger, the Beast Tide formed by countless fleeing Yao Beasts, will be enough to destroy Xuanwu City."

"How much time is left?"

Lin Chuan asked.

"As fast as one year, as slow as three years. At most, no more than three years, a Beast Tide capable of destroying Xuanwu City will arrive. Before that, there will be continuous warnings, and I believe you should have heard the news.

The higher-ups of your Human Race should have noticed, but unfortunately, it's not something human power can contend with.

The fragile balance between the Human Race and the Yao Race has been violently broken by the Netherworld. This is unavoidable."

One to three years.

Lin Chuan had somewhat anticipated this timeframe.

Even if Long Ming hadn't told him it was such a great catastrophe, Lin Chuan knew that a Beast Tide would at least erupt, but he hadn't expected it to be world-ending.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Chuan still refused: "Big Brother, I appreciate your kindness. During this time, I still want to stay here and see if I can do something. I can't just watch this place be destroyed."

"Alright, I expected you to choose that, but my promise is always valid." He said, handing Lin Chuan a ring-like object, "This is the secret realm ring of the Deep Sea Flood Dragon Race. They invaded our Race and were destroyed by me. If you encounter an emergency, you can enter it with your relatives and friends to take refuge, and then let White Moon teleport it to our Race's territory."

"Thank you, Big Brother." Lin Chuan quickly took it. This was a good item for preserving one's life.

"Between us brothers, there's no need for politeness. Several King Ranks of our Race are still in slumber, and the Secret Realm needs me to guard it, so I won't stay long. Be careful in all matters, and always prioritize your own safety. The Human Race's calamity is not something you alone can bear."

"I understand. If the situation becomes impossible, I will seek refuge with Big Brother."

"Good."

After speaking, Long Ming transformed into a wisp of cloud and dissipated into nothingness.