148: I'll give you a big job

A week after school started, Lin Chuan was finally dragged out of his dorm by Xia Yuan.

School had been in session for so long, yet these two roommates hadn't attended a single class.

Xia Siye's absence was understandable, as he was pushing for an advancement. But this kid Lin Chuan, he couldn't possibly think that just because he advanced to Diamond Rank, he had already graduated, could he?

"Uncle Xia, I really don't need theoretical classes..." Lin Chuan said helplessly.

"Alright, today is my practical class. Let me see how you rack up military merit."

Lin Chuan: ...So that's what he was waiting for. Still unconvinced?

This year, Yu Ming Academy recruited 100 students, who were not divided into classes but into 50 groups. All courses and subjects ran simultaneously.

Almost every student had a specialized talent, such as offense, defense, or speed. Elemental types were relatively rare.

Besides Xia Yuan, three other Diamond Rank teachers led the teams, marching grandly towards the Nether Realm.

Along the way, they constantly saw wounded soldiers being carried back to the barracks.

Occasionally, severed limbs could be seen by the roadside.

Many students were seeing such a scene for the first time, their faces pale.

The main force walked ahead.

Lin Chuan simply summoned Old Hei and leisurely followed behind, lying on Old Hei's back, bored.

"You kid, you really know how to enjoy yourself!"

Xia Yuan appeared directly on Old Hei's back.

"Uncle Xia, do you know anything about the Beast Tide?" Lin Chuan asked directly.

"There are some rumors, but these are not things you need to worry about. When the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up."

He just feared they wouldn't be able to hold it up!

Lin Chuan smiled bitterly.

Although he had his own plan, he still decided to tell Xia Yuan. As for whether the higher-ups believed it and how they would respond, that was none of Lin Chuan's business. He wouldn't entrust his life to them either.

"Uncle Xia, this time, I estimate they won't be able to hold it."

So, Lin Chuan directly recounted, word for word, the news Long Ming brought back from the east.

"Nether Sea, Sea Beasts..."

Xia Yuan muttered to himself.

"Over the years, many professors have speculated about the existence of a Nether Sea. After all, there are far more Yao Beasts in the sea than on land, so there's no reason they wouldn't transform into Nether Beasts... Your information is very likely true!"

Saying that, Xia Yuan looked at Lin Chuan seriously again.

An eighteen-year-old face, delivering such information, yet his expression was incredibly calm.

He was even more composed than himself, a Peak Diamond Rank expert.

"No matter what, the teachers will protect your safety," Xia Yuan promised.

"Thank you, Uncle Xia."

Lin Chuan smiled his thanks, knowing the other party was serious.

Even if Xuanwu City fell, it wouldn't be easy for the Yao Race to completely exterminate the Human Race. After all, there were still so many King-level experts, each carrying a Secret Realm space. A small Secret Realm space could probably hold hundreds of thousands of people without issue.

However, most ordinary people would likely find it difficult to survive.

If the Human Race lost its home ground in Xuanwu City, it would be almost impossible to reclaim it. They would only be able to eke out a living in Secret Realms.

Moreover, Secret Realm spaces were not absolutely stable; there was also the danger of annihilation.

Furthermore, once a King-level expert fell and their Secret Realm fell into the hands of the Yao Race, the outcome was unimaginable.

"I will relay this information to the higher-ups and credit you with a military merit for now."

"Uncle Xia, maybe the higher-ups knew even earlier than I did," Lin Chuan pouted.

"You kid, don't make wild guesses. Now, go kill some Nether Beasts for me."

With that, he directly grabbed Lin Chuan and, with a few flashes, vanished into the territory of Elite Rank Nether Beasts.

The remaining students could just observe from the periphery... "Uncle Xia, you're underestimating me too much."

Lin Chuan looked at the all-too-familiar Elite Rank Nether Beasts in front of him, disdainfully.

"I know your defense and counter-damage are invincible, but you can't possibly clear Commander Rank in groups, can you?"

Xia Yuan chuckled.

Lin Chuan said no more. With Sword Armor attached to him, he directly charged into the Nether Beast horde, engaging in a direct, fist-to-flesh brawl.

Not a single Nether Beast was a match for him in one move; all were instantly killed.

It looked as if Lin Chuan was knocking out 'little friends' one by one, slaughtering them mercilessly. In reality, more than half of the credit went to the counter-damage.

"Awesome!"

Lin Chuan roared.

This was his first time experiencing such a fighting style.

"You kid, you're not a humanoid Yao Beast, are you!"

Xia Yuan gasped.

He had seen Beast Tamers specializing in possession-type combat, of course, the battle-oriented kind, not the dancing kind.

But he had never seen anyone as fierce as Lin Chuan at this stage.

"Uncle Xia, take me to the Commander Rank territory. I'll put on a big show for you."

Lin Chuan finished off the few beneath him, not even bothering to pick up the soul orbs, and smiled at Xia Yuan.

"Damn, I've lived for over forty years, and you think you can still scare me?"

Xia Yuan said that, but his eyes couldn't help but show a hint of anticipation.

If Lin Chuan, just entering Diamond Rank, had the ability to contend with Commander-rank Nether Beasts, give him a few years, and he might truly be able to guard a region.

At least, in the coming chaotic times, he would be able to live safely.

Unfortunately, there wasn't enough time.

If he were given twenty more years, he would be an existence on the level of Venerable Xia, and the Nether Realm would be completely worry-free.

As he pondered, the two arrived at the Commander Rank territory.

"Old Hei, as usual, five hundred meters."

Instantly, a five-hundred-meter giant beast coiled in front of Xia Yuan.

"Damn, it's really huge!"

Xia Yuan was startled.

He had to admit, Lin Chuan's 'show' was quite grand.

"This is just the beginning!" Lin Chuan said nonchalantly, it was only half its size.

He sensed the locations of Nether One and Nether Ten; both were fifty kilometers away, and their feedback indicated no Nether Beasts above Monarch Rank for now.

As soon as Lin Chuan entered the Nether Realm, he had already established remote communication.

Next, Lin Chuan took out his 'ancestral' mosquito repellent and sprayed it on Old Hei's back more than ten times before stopping.

It was the familiar formula, the familiar scent.

Xia Yuan was still wondering what Lin Chuan was doing.

"Boom..."

Instantly, the Nether Realm within a few hundred kilometers boiled!

Countless Commander-rank Nether Beasts, like mad, charged towards Old Hei's direction.

Even Elite Rank Nether Beasts dared to cross the red line and rush into the Commander Rank territory.

Previously, Lin Chuan would spray at most once or twice each time. This time, he directly super-doubled and redoubled it.

For this grand show, Lin Chuan had truly put in a lot of effort.

"Roar..."

A earth-shattering roar came from even further away.

"Damn, King-level!!!"

Xia Yuan rushed onto Old Hei's back, came in front of Lin Chuan, and was about to take him away.

"Damn, what the hell are you doing, kid? Are you trying to die?"

Even a fool would know that this commotion was definitely related to Lin Chuan.

In the distance, all around, dust rolled, and thousands of Commander-rank Nether Beasts, crushing and trampling each other, vied to attack them.

"Uncle Xia, don't worry. Just be careful not to fall off yourself."

Lin Chuan himself was unconcerned; he was more worried about accidentally harming Xia Yuan.

Thousands of Commander-rank Nether Beasts at once, even a Diamond Rank expert could only retreat.

"Damn, you're worried about me? You stirred up a King-level! Do you know? A King-level!"

"Mhm..." Lin Chuan naturally knew.

"Nether One, any news?"

"My Lord, the King-level Nether Beast in this area has ordered a full search. It will arrive personally within half a day."

"First, avoid the King-level and reach the King-level Bottleneck sooner!"

"Yes!"

There was still plenty of time, even enough for those classmates to experience a vivid practical escape lesson.

Nether Realm Rule Ninety-Eight: If Nether Beasts riot, return immediately.