Chapter 168 - 142: Sacrificial Offerings Under the Statue (Part 2)
Chapter 168: Chapter 142: Sacrificial Offerings Under the Statue (Part 2)
"Aren’t the training rooms in the academic building?"
Fang Xiu was a little curious.
But Li Mu didn’t answer.
He simply smiled and led Fang Xiu to the second floor.
There, Fang Xiu saw a number of steel doors.
Each room was constructed entirely of steel.
The doors in particular were massive slabs of solid steel.
Fang Xiu looked over curiously. A plaque read—Level 15 Demon Beast: Hundred-Zhang Heavy Snow Python.
The second door’s plaque read—Level 16 Demon Beast: Celestial Beam Flame Leaf Rhinoceros.
The third was—Level 17 Demon Beast: Thunderous Profound Fur Weasel.
...
"Behind each of these doors is a Demon Beast corresponding to the name on the plaque. All the Demon Beasts from Level 15 to Level 30 are on this floor."
Li Mu explained, "The graduation requirement for Zongheng University is to reach Level 25 within four years. But that’s just your personal strength. There’s another requirement: you must successfully challenge a Level 30 Demon Beast while at Level 25."
"So this is where students usually take their challenges?"
Fang Xiu asked.
Li Mu nodded. "Anytime. As soon as a student feels they’re capable enough, they can issue a challenge. As long as they don’t die, no teacher will intervene, even if they’re severely injured."
"What about the Support System and Life System students?"
Although Zongheng Academy’s entrance requirements were extremely high, admission wasn’t based on combat ability, but on the Talent Level one received during their Awakening.
As long as one’s Awakened Talent reached B Level, they had a chance to enter Zongheng University.
And there were Support System and Life System students who had reached B Level, and even some A Level Awakened.
But their combat strength was lacking, so they naturally couldn’t participate in this kind of test.
"After the section for Level 15 to Level 30 Demon Beasts, there are assessment areas for other types of Awakened. For example, a Blacksmith’s test requires them to reach Level 25 and also forge a piece of Level 30 Equipment."
Li Mu continued to explain to Fang Xiu.
Then, the two went straight up to the third floor.
There, Fang Xiu saw that the third floor was completely filled with Demon Beasts...
"Specimens?"
Fang Xiu hadn’t expected there to be so many Demon Beast specimens here.
There was only a narrow path, just wide enough for a person to walk through.
"This collection includes five hundred types of Demon Beasts, with specimens ranging from Level 1 all the way to Level 80!"
Li Mu said, "These were all Demon Beasts hunted by Principal Xiang."
"Five hundred types?"
Fang Xiu was surprised. He hadn’t thought there would be specimens of so many different Demon Beast species here.
He had read in books before that humanity had discovered at least a hundred thousand species of Demon Beasts.
And this place had five hundred of them.
That was already incredibly impressive.
Especially since the collection spanned from Level 1 to Level 80 Demon Beasts.
Fang Xiu looked at the Demon Beasts before him, which varied greatly in size.
"Actually, the number of Demon Beasts Principal Xiang has hunted is far greater than this. But it can’t be helped. Some of them are just too massive to be displayed here!"
Li Mu was afraid Fang Xiu might think five hundred was too few, so he made sure to add an explanation.
In reality, however, Fang Xiu already thought it was quite extraordinary.
"Let’s go. We’re going to the fourth floor to find my teacher!"
Li Mu led Fang Xiu upstairs.
The fourth floor was the area where the school’s faculty offices were located.
After going up, Fang Xiu saw quite a few people there.
’They must all be teachers here.’
"Vice..."
Just then, a female teacher saw Li Mu and froze mid-word.
"Teacher Mei, long time no see!"
Li Mu called out quickly.
At that, the teacher snapped out of it and hurriedly said, "Li Mu! What brings you here today?"
"I brought a new student over. He might be attending school here in the future. His Talent is excellent, so I hope Teacher Mei can look after him!"
Li Mu said, glancing at Fang Xiu to introduce him.
"Hello, Teacher Mei!"
Fang Xiu also gave a slight smile and offered a greeting.
"A new student? Not bad, not bad. What’s his strength?"
Teacher Mei nodded slightly. She said, "If his Level isn’t too low, I can arrange for him to be placed in an advanced class."
"No need. Just follow the standard procedure!"
Li Mu immediately refused.
"Standard procedure, right. But what Level is the student? I need to know for the arrangements!"
Teacher Mei replied to Li Mu, but she was still planning to make special arrangements.
She just took Li Mu’s words as a polite refusal.
"Level 26!"
Fang Xiu stated his Level resignedly.
"Oh, Level 26, then the advanced..."
Suddenly, Teacher Mei registered what he said. "What? Level 26? You’re not joking, are you, student? You only need to be Level 6 to get into the advanced classes!"
Fang Xiu just smiled and didn’t answer.
"This... this..."
Teacher Mei saw that Li Mu had brought him, so it was unlikely he was lying.
After all, others might not know who Li Mu was, but all the teachers at their school certainly did.
The Vice Hall Master of the Awakening Hall.
Could a person with such a status bring an ordinary person with him?
Teacher Mei had already realized that Fang Xiu was no simple, ordinary Awakened.
’But this... is way too un-ordinary, isn’t it?’
"Are you sure you didn’t misspeak? Is he a new student or a new colleague?"
Teacher Mei looked at Li Mu, asking with a sense of absurdity.
"Fang Xiu is a graduating high school senior this year."
Li Mu added briefly.
"Fang Xiu? You mean the Fang Xiu who killed a Level 40 boss at Level 15?"
Upon hearing the name, Teacher Mei immediately connected the dots.
"So he’s not Level 15, he’s Level 26. Still, that’s incredibly strong. And how long has it been since his Awakening? His Talent is truly powerful!"
Teacher Mei clicked her tongue in amazement.
"He was only Level 15 when he hunted that Level 40 boss!"
Li Mu couldn’t be bothered to say more and just asked, "Is the principal in?"
"Ah? Yes, yes, he’s in his office!"
Teacher Mei noticed a hint of displeasure on Li Mu’s face and quickly replied.
"Thank you, Teacher Mei!"
Li Mu gave a faint smile and a nod.
Then he led Fang Xiu forward.
He didn’t forget to mention to Fang Xiu, "The principal is my teacher."
"Mm."
Fang Xiu still didn’t show much interest in the matter.
His mind was solely focused on finding out what was beneath that statue.
Soon, Li Mu brought Fang Xiu to the door of the principal’s office.
He knocked on the door.
A middle-aged man’s voice came from inside. "Come in!"
Li Mu pushed the door open. Inside was a tall, middle-aged man.
He looked to be around the same age as Yue Tianrui but wasn’t bald. In fact, his full head of hair was the dream of many young people who stayed up all night.
He was currently looking down at something.
"Teacher!"
Li Mu greeted him.
The middle-aged man looked up, and a joyful expression appeared on his face. "Li Mu!"
"It’s been a long time, Teacher!"
Li Mu smiled as well, walking over to give the principal a hug.
Meanwhile, Fang Xiu looked at the middle-aged man before him, feeling as if he’d seen him somewhere before.
"And this is?"
As Fang Xiu was observing the principal, the principal also noticed him and asked with some confusion.
"Hello, Principal. My name is Fang Xiu!"
This time, Fang Xiu answered for himself.
"Fang Xiu? You’re that SSS Level Awakened, the one with the Sacrificial Master Profession, Fang Xiu?"
The principal was now quite surprised.
Fang Xiu felt a bit helpless. ’Good heavens, school hasn’t even started, and the principal already knows who I am?’
"I suppose... that’s me!"
Fang Xiu nodded slightly.
The principal looked at Fang Xiu with satisfaction. "Not bad, young man! Great Talent, a rare Profession, and you’re this handsome too? When you get to school, you’ll definitely be pursued by a crowd of female students!"
Fang Xiu: ...
’Wow, he’s being this direct?’
"Fang Xiu, this is the principal of Zongheng University, my teacher, and a descendant of the old Principal Xiang Zongzhen, Mr. Xiang Babang."
Li Mu introduced them.
Hearing this name, Fang Xiu really couldn’t hold it in.
’Geoduck?’
’How is this name even more random than Xiang Zongzhen?’
’Do people from the Xiang Family name their children so carelessly?’
"AHEM!"
At this moment, Principal Xiang seemed to notice Fang Xiu was about to sustain internal injuries from holding back his laughter, so he explained, "My family hoped that I, like my grandfather, would always come out on top and be truly outstanding. So..."
He was too embarrassed to continue and just looked at Li Mu, asking, "You said he’s Level 26? He’s not really suited for school anymore, is he? Shouldn’t he be sent somewhere else?"