CHAPTER 195 - FIRST YEAR TRANSFER STUDENT

Having at last moved beyond his identity as a newly ascended Demigod after fully comprehending Defiance’s Divine Skills, Han Wu now set his sights on mastering his second Divine Aspect—that of Destruction. This Aspect had been a closely guarded secret of his for a very long time.

The process for unlocking Destruction’s Divine Skills mirrored that of Defiance, in that he needed a sufficient quantity of Divine Essence. In addition, however, mastering the Aspect demanded a profound understanding of the very “essence” of Destruction, which required both mental and spiritual comprehension. With this daunting requirement, however, Han Wu found himself utterly clueless as to how to proceed. Perplexed, he decided to search for clues in Imperial College’s library the following day, once he officially enrolled as a student.

The next day soon arrived, and Han Wu at last received his official confirmation from the college. Shortly thereafter, a notification arrived from his newly assigned instructor, Saliya, instructing him to report to classroom number three, where the rest of the first-year students were attending classes.

Han Wu stepped into the classroom, observing a number of students he didn’t recognize already settled in. He smiled faintly and quickly found an unoccupied seat. To his relief, he managed to blend in, with none of the other students appearing to notice his arrival. As the minutes ticked by, more students gradually trickled into the classroom, among them Qin Shuang, who arrived with two other companions.

Qin Shuang subconsciously glanced up, and her gaze, as if guided by an invisible magnetic force, settled with sudden clarity upon a familiar figure. A rush of excitement quickened her breathing, and with sheer delight bubbling in her heart, she instantly ditched her two friends, making a beeline straight for Han Wu.

“Good morning, Qin Shuang.”

“Good morning, Han Wu!”

After a quick exchange of greetings, she settled into the seat next to him without a moment’s pause. Her bold action immediately sent a ripple of shock through the entire classroom, particularly among the male students. Since their enrollment at Imperial College, Qin Shuang had consistently maintained an image of aloofness, akin to a rare and unreachable flower blooming on a remote mountain peak—she had consistently turned down all romantic advances and had almost never offered a smile to her male peers.

Before long, whispers began to circulate, suggesting that Qin Shuang wasn’t interested in men because she was a lesbian. Yet, to everyone’s astonishment, she not only walked up to that unfamiliar guy unprompted, but also initiated the greeting and, most shockingly, sat down directly next to him!

Many of the male students grumbled, a flurry of questions bubbling in their hearts: Who was that guy? Where did he come from? Why was he in the first-year classroom? And, more importantly, what exactly did he do to make Qin Shuang, the class beauty, smile so brightly?

Just as the murmurs died down, another student walked into the classroom: it was Sun Qingnian! His face was deathly pale, and he looked utterly ragged, as though his very soul had been siphoned away. While his classmates had previously underestimated him due to his unassuming appearance, the results of their last test were undeniable: Sun Qingnian had placed second, demonstrating a startling level of power on par with a High Lord!

It had also recently circulated among the class that Sun Qingnian had a girlfriend who was not only a God but also served as an instructor at Imperial College. This meant that anyone foolish enough to offend him would, without a doubt, draw the ire of a God.

Sun Qingnian sluggishly entered the classroom and settled into his seat. He then turned his head to the side and, with a jolt of surprise, noticed that the person seated directly beside him was none other than his close friend, Han Wu.

“Han Wu, you actually did it! You successfully passed the test and are now an official student!” Sun Qingnian exclaimed with a mix of relief and excitement, rising from his seat and walking towards Han Wu.

Han Wu said humbly, “It was just luck.”

“What do you mean by ‘just luck’? I heard from one of the instructors that your test involved traveling to an unknown civilization to gather information. They even went so far as to completely seal off all your authority as someone from the Divine Civilization!

“Honestly, I’m pretty sure I wouldn’t have made it out alive if I’d been given a test like that. But you? You not only came back, but you even earned a high enough score to qualify for this class! Seriously, bro, you are truly incredible!”

Han Wu chuckled. “That’s all in the past now.”

Using his authority, he took out gifts he had prepared for Qin Shuang and Sun Qingnian: two Diamond Title Scrolls and all the necessary materials to complete them.

Qin Shuang received the Stormcaller title scroll, which granted its wielder the ability to control incredibly powerful lightning and significantly increased the power and effectiveness of all lightning-based attacks. Moreover, the wielder would also absorb a thousandth of the victim’s original strength, should they be eliminated by the wielder’s lightning. This particular attribute bore a striking resemblance to Han Wu’s Genocider title. Sensing the palpable surge of pure lightning energy emanating from the Title Scroll, Qin Shuang accepted it with evident delight.

Sun Qingnian, on the other hand, was presented with a remarkably peculiar Title Scroll named Iron Kidney Conqueror. As its name suggested, this Diamond title focused solely on the user’s kidneys, and had just one function: to enhance the user’s kidneys by a hundredfold. Given Sun Qingnian’s circumstances, this proved to be a brutally effective title for him.[1]

Once he had thoroughly examined the title’s effect, he quickly tucked the title scroll out of sight, ensuring no one else could analyze it and notice its unique power. Of course, this action wasn’t motivated by shame or embarrassment, but by a genuine concern that someone might actually attempt to seize it from him.

“Aha! I knew it! There was no doubt in my mind that my brother Han Wu is absolutely the best!” Sun Qingnian burst out. “As of today, even though we may not share the same parents, I declare you my sworn brother!”

A slight chuckle escaped Han Wu as he rolled his eyes. His philosophy had always been to give practical gifts over those that were purely decorative or symbolic. Seeing Sun Qingnian’s enthusiastic reaction, it was clear he had chosen wisely.

Their conversation was cut short by the ringing of the bell. Class commenced almost immediately, and Sun Qingnian quickly scrambled back to his seat. Once seated, he instantly fell silent, his attention fixed intently on the podium.

Han Wu felt a mix of surprise and mild bewilderment. He had genuinely never considered Sun Qingnian to be the studious sort. Turning his attention towards the podium, he saw a woman, presumably their instructor, step into the room. Dressed in a vibrant green blouse and a long white skirt, she greeted the class with a warm smile.

The lady stood tall, her luscious black hair sharply contrasting with her fair skin. The moment she appeared, nearly every student in the class, irrespective of their gender, experienced that familiar, nostalgic rush of a first crush.

“Good morning, students.” Her voice, soft and clear, resonated through the air like the gentle chime of heavenly bells, immediately putting everyone at ease.

“Good morning, Professor Saliya! You look so pretty today!”

“Professor Saliya, what are you going to teach us today?”

“I don’t care what class you are teaching. I like all of your classes, Professor Saliya.”

“Professor Saliya...”

...

Saliya gently cleared her throat, drawing the class’s attention. “Before we delve into our lesson, I’d like to take a moment to introduce our newest student, Han Wu. Due to certain circumstances, he was unable to join us at the very beginning of the semester. However, I want to assure you all that there’s no need for concern. The college has thoroughly verified and formally approved his capabilities, so you can rest easy knowing he possesses all the necessary skills to be a part of our class today.”

While a portion of the students had initially been on the reserve list, the overwhelming majority were those who had successfully passed the entrance examinations to gain entry into the college. These new students, being completely unaware of Han Wu’s unusual predicament, remained somewhat displeased by his presence in the classroom, even after Professor Saliya’s explanation.

After all, every class had a limited amount of resources, meaning a portion of those resources had to be reallocated for each new student joining, diminishing the existing students’ shares. Consequently, some of the existing students naturally expressed displeasure regarding Han Wu’s arrival, as it directly impacted their own allocation of resources.

“Professor Saliya,” one student interjected, “just because the college has given him their approval doesn’t automatically mean that we approve. What if he turns out to be a liability, a weakling who will only pull down our scores and performance?”

“If our scores are dragged down, we’ll receive even fewer resources than we already do, and that’s simply unacceptable,” another student declared. “He must first prove himself to us if he genuinely wishes to be a part of this class. We need to ensure that his strength, at the very least, meets the average standard of our class!”

“We will not accept weaklings!”

A significant number of the students who had gained entry by successfully passing the rigorous examinations loudly voiced their strong disapproval. Professor Saliya let out a weary sigh, seeing their determined efforts to have Han Wu removed from the class. She then looked at him and asked, “Han Wu, are you willing to take their test?”

Han Wu chuckled. “Of course.”

He was fully aware that, as a transfer student, to firmly establish his position in this new classroom, he would first need to demonstrate his strength to the other students. Fortunately, he had already anticipated this challenge and was more than prepared to illustrate the true meaning of being overpowered.

1. For context, in traditional chinese medicine, there is a symptom called "Shenkui" or "Shenxu", or Weak/Overexerted Kidneys. While there are many types of it, they are most commonly associated with the imbalance of yin and yang within the kidneys due to excessive orgasm. Common symptoms include anxiety, fatigue, dizzy, tinnitus, excessive sweat, weak joints, dry throat, weakened memories, and losing focus. My man here could go all day and night with that title. ☜