CHAPTER 1674: CHAPTER 2: I’M NOT EVEN FORTY YET

These past few days, Tufu has been feeling quite uneasy.

Being chosen as the genius representative for this exchange to another distant Starfield—the Stellar Academy—is a matter of great pride.

But this mission gave him an uncomfortable feeling as soon as he heard Senior Longta mention the names of three Stellar-level leaders.

Among those names, besides Senior Longta and another one, Senior Luobei Jue, there was a name called ’Jia Yan’!

Jia Yan?

This name, recently, within the entire Genius Battlefield, is almost as familiar as thunder; any normal Genius Battlefield creature has heard of his name.

Because he is the legendary horrific grade genius of the entire Genius Battlefield, unparalleled for many years, even several times stronger than typical top-tier talent geniuses, a ’monster-level genius’.

Monster-level geniuses have always been legendary, even in the twenty thousand years of the Genius Battlefield, appearing only a few times. Many people even believed that the so-called monster-level geniuses of the past were exaggerations by the Genius Field itself.

But this time, a truly monster-level genius appeared before everyone’s eyes.

His Talent Power was so strong that any voice of doubt vanished. Even due to this genius’s appearance, some top-tier talent geniuses began to doubt themselves, leading to instability and deviation from their paths.

Who could, from just arriving in the Genius Battlefield for over a dozen years, leap from Respect Level to Stellar Level?

This has already surpassed many legendary monster-level geniuses; at least in the Genius Battlefield’s records, there seems to be no genius achieving such growth speed.

Originally, no matter how terrifying this genius was, it wouldn’t be a problem for Tufu, but when he heard this ’Jia Yan’ was one of the mission leaders, he completely lost his composure.

Because others might not understand, but he knew very well.

As a top high-level talent genius himself, he once fought that monster-level genius ’Jia Yan’.

He lost that battle, and it was Jia Yan who spared him; otherwise, he would have perished in the battle.

"Jia Yan... Could it be him? Surely it’s not, otherwise, how could I face this guy? Would he hold grudges?"

Tufu had no idea how to face Jia Yan.

There were others similar in demeanor to Tufu; these geniuses, all high-level talents, had all fought Jia Yan when he was cultivating with the Tianhe Force.

They were all praying in their hearts that the one coming wasn’t Jia Yan, but another same-name Stellar-level Strong One in the Genius Field.

But reality completely disappointed them.

When a large group of geniuses lined up neatly and saw two known Stellar-level seniors above them leading a Stellar-level Strong One they hadn’t met...

Tufu’s heart cursed: Damn!

Because the flying creature coming from above, although many times larger than when they had last seen it, hadn’t changed in appearance.

It was undoubtedly Jia Yan!

"Everyone, come here, let me introduce you."

Longta descended to the ground, called all the geniuses together, then made room, revealing Jia Yan to all the geniuses.

"This is the other senior leading you to the Stellar Academy this time. I believe most of you recognize him. Yes! He is Jia Yan, who not long ago, was at the same power level as you or even weaker—a monster-level genius. Now, let’s welcome Mister Jia Yan!"

Longta’s words left the geniuses on the ground speechless for a long time.

Truth be told, among this group, many had long known the name Jia Yan, just like Tufu, and some, upon first hearing the name ’Jia Yan,’ even regarded him with disdain.

But how much time has passed, and now they must call Jia Yan ’Senior’?!

Yet, Jia Yan was already Stellar Level, even if surely younger in age than them, according to the rules, they indeed had to call him Senior.

"Wel-welcome, Senior Jia Yan!"

Suddenly, a top-tier genius-Semi-permanent Star Level Strong One hesitatingly spoke.

The top-tier genius had spoken, what else could the others do?

"Welcome, Senior Jia Yan."

"Senior Jia Yan, I’m your fan."

A group of geniuses reluctantly called him Senior.

"Hello everyone, the term Senior doesn’t really matter; otherwise, it makes me sound old. I’m not even forty yet." Jia Yan shook his head and then looked at a few familiar creatures, laughing oddly.

Not even forty!?

"Impossible, Senior must be joking!"

"F-Forty, not even forty?! What kind of genius is this!"

When Jia Yan revealed his age, the entire place exploded.

One must know, as geniuses, these creatures in the Genius Battlefield have been standing at the pinnacle for too long. They believe even if they’re a bit inferior to Jia Yan, the gap shouldn’t be too large.

For instance, there’s a private opinion that Jia Yan, this suddenly emerged monster-level genius, might be a creature that has lived for hundreds of years, who had deliberately accumulated knowledge and promotion items over a long time, and then exploded, achieving his current reputation.

But now Jia Yan openly declares he is not even forty!?

Among these genius creatures present, even those top-tier geniuses who cultivate the fastest are at least forty years old for dignitaries, ninety-eight for the secondary level, and none under one hundred and twenty for the Semi-permanent Star Level.

Jia Yan, a stellar-level power far exceeds theirs, yet says he is not even forty?! Meaning, among all the creatures here, he is yet the youngest...

Jia Yan certainly didn’t misstate, he says he’s not forty, but if we calculate from his rebirth, indeed he isn’t forty.

A bunch of genius creatures all wanted to exclaim like Tufu: "Bullshit!"

A leader, coming to oversee and protect us, turns out to be younger than any of us, does this mean a child is protecting this group of adults?

Moreover, a forty-year-old at the stellar level?!

Who has heard of this?!

This isn’t merely monstrous but rather defying nature.

"Uh, Jia Yan, please don’t joke with them." Even Longta, standing next to Jia Yan, was briefly stunned, of course, he didn’t believe it either, and requested Jia Yan not joke about it.

"Hehe... Alright, I’m not joking anymore. Hello everyone, I am Jia Yan, so please, stop calling me ’Senior,’ you can call me Jia Yan, or Lord Jia Yan is fine, I hope in the future we can have a pleasant journey life together."

Jia Yan smiled gently, not refuting anymore.

This smile made others think that what he said earlier was just a joke, and each genius breathed a sigh of relief.

"Alright, as you all can see, Mister Jia Yan, like us, is a personable stellar-level strong one, and he should be about the same age as you all. In the future, make sure to comply properly with Mister Jia Yan’s arrangements and words, understood?"

Seeing Jia Yan shift the atmosphere with just one sentence, Longta followed up with some motivating words.

After stepping aside, Jia Yan secretly glanced at the geniuses present.

With this glance, even Jia Yan couldn’t help but be slightly astonished.

"The foundation of geniuses in the Genius Battlefield is indeed extremely impressive. Just here alone, there are as many as ten top-tier geniuses, fifty-five high-level talent ones, and within their respective levels, are the strongest batch of geniuses; no wonder they need three stellar-level strong ones like us to escort them..."

Actually, this was the first time Jia Yan saw the top-tier geniuses inside the Genius Battlefield and couldn’t help but take another good look.

Though he had already reached the stellar level, during the ungraduated time in the Genius Battlefield, he never had the chance to battle with top-tier geniuses, which remained a sort of regret for Jia Yan. So at this moment, as he had the chance, he couldn’t help but scrutinize, carefully observing a few of the top-tier genius creatures for quite some time.

"Lord Jia Yan keeps observing us, why does this gaze feel a bit uncomfortable, I am a male, could it be he’s interested in that way?!"

Several male top-tier genius creatures suddenly felt a tightening at their excretory organs.

While the females had eyes that shone brightly, aware that Jia Yan is a genius far exceeding theirs, and now also at the stellar level, if they could connect with such a genius, even at the cost of their ’monster bodies,’ they wouldn’t have any complaints.

But in fact, Jia Yan didn’t have those feelings towards them, after a thorough observation of the ten top-tier geniuses, he finally withdrew his gaze.

"Top-tier geniuses truly live up to being top-tier..."

He sighed, simultaneously feeling lucky for never challenging top-tier geniuses when he was at the dignitary level.

Of course, referring to his dignitary level period before returning to the Orion Arm, after receiving the series of opportunities there, and the Biochemical Mediation Stone from the Biochemical Star Region, at that time, crushing general top-tier Semi-permanent Star level geniuses might not have been an issue.

In his view, top-tier geniuses are exceptional due to their mastery of their talent power. Each of their combat powers is more than double that of a high-talent genius, if not more.

But now, Jia Yan has reached the stellar level, his power has multiplied countless times compared to before, surely he wouldn’t be interested in this bunch of ’little guys’ anymore.

Thus, after assessing the so-called top-tier geniuses’ reality, he ceased further attention.

"Sigh, Lord Jia Yan doesn’t seem to be interested in us." Several female top-tier geniuses, slightly disappointed.

While the males found their excretory organs relax, feeling greatly relieved.

"Alright, as I mentioned earlier, everyone go prepare. We will depart tomorrow. If we don’t achieve good results this time, we can’t return. Make some effort for me!"

Longta gave a few words and then announced that the geniuses could leave.

Watching a group of geniuses leave, Longta glanced back at Jia Yan with an uninterested expression and couldn’t help but smile.

"Jia Yan, this task isn’t as simple as you think. This trip to the Stellar Academy might have some unforeseen obstacles and troubles, so stay alert."

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