SSS Grade Saint Knight - Chapter 128

Chapter 128: Bountiful Gains! A Bright Future Ahead!

TL: Etude Translations

By observing Zhou Yi’s performance in the dungeon and the free-for-all challenge, Wang Hui knew that Zhou Yi’s four-dimensional attributes were far superior to the average student.

But when Zhou Yi revealed the true numbers of his four-dimensional attributes, Wang Hui was still somewhat shocked.

Even for prodigies who had reached level 20 or above, having an average four-dimensional attribute of around 140 was considered exceptional.

Yet Zhou Yi, who was only at level 19, astonishingly had an average four-dimensional attribute of 175!

Moreover, the distribution was incredibly balanced…

“No wonder you were able to crush Shen Lingfeng, who had activated his Flame Dragon Body. The strength attribute gap is just too vast,” Wang Hui remarked.

“To have such high four-dimensional attributes even before obtaining a special bloodline… I’m genuinely curious to see how much your strength will increase after tomorrow’s Bloodline Fusion Ritual,” he added in amazement, his anticipation growing by the second.

After finalizing the selection of the Origin Blood, Wang Hui led Zhou Yi back to the villa’s living room.

He explained the preparations necessary for tomorrow’s Bloodline Fusion Ritual, emphasizing that Zhou Yi needed to adjust his physical condition to its peak to maximize the fusion’s effectiveness and achieve the best possible results.

After thoroughly explaining everything, Wang Hui sent Zhou Yi off.

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At the expansive teleportation plaza of Ning’an University Town…

Although the registration period for freshmen at the universities within the town had already passed, the teleportation plaza was still bustling with activity.

People continued to be transported in and out—some were instructors in their academic robes, others were returning students, and there were even tourists who had come specifically to explore the area.

After all, visiting Ning’an University Town was a must for anyone traveling to Suhang Province, and missing it would be a regret for many.

At that moment, the No. 2 teleportation array hummed softly, and a group of young men and women emerged from the flickering light.

They were students from an ordinary university in the neighboring province, taking advantage of the summer vacation to travel together.

“Wow! So, this is Ning’an University Town?! It’s absolutely amazing!”

“Geez, it’s not even on the same level as our school!”

“Of course not. Ning’an University Town houses several universities ranked in the top 100 nationwide, including Suhang University, one of the three top-tier universities. How can our school, which doesn’t even rank in Zhongxia, compare?”

On the ground, massive magical beast mounts and mechanical constructs moved about, while in the sky, enormous flying magical pets soared freely.

The vibrant and bustling scene left the group dazzled and envious. Their own school had nothing even remotely close to such grandeur.

As they marveled silently, the No. 3 teleportation array beside them glowed.

Out of the light stepped a tall young man.

He had sharp eyebrows and bright eyes, his face chiseled with determination.

A massive, sinister-looking battle axe with faint traces of dried blood hung diagonally across his back, the blade gleaming with an icy coldness.

Simply by standing there, his presence exuded a powerful and oppressive aura.

“Wow! What a handsome guy!”

Several young women in the group immediately brightened, some even considering approaching him to ask for his contact information.

However, the intense and overwhelming aura radiating from him deterred them.

Unable to muster the courage, they resigned themselves to stealing glances from afar…

“Teleportation plaza?”

Stepping out of the teleportation array, Zhou Yi scanned his surroundings and quickly discerned where he was.

“It seems that Teacher Wang’s teleportation ring is connected not only to his private villa but also to public teleportation points like this,” he thought to himself.

Similar to a phone system, each spatial teleportation array had a unique space anchor point, akin to a phone number.

To establish a connection between two arrays, not only did one need the other’s anchor point, but they also required a series of complex verifications, much like a phone’s blacklist mechanism.

If a space anchor point was not authenticated by the receiving array, a transmission was impossible.

The teleportation arrays at the university town’s plaza, naturally connected to those in major cities, were crucial and strictly off-limits to private connections.

For Teacher Wang Hui to effortlessly transport Zhou Yi to such a location demonstrated his immense influence.

After marveling briefly, Zhou Yi set off towards Suhang University.

Before long…

He arrived back at the luxurious villa atop the hill.

Interestingly, due to changes in the sequence rankings, he noticed several freshmen moving their luggage and switching dormitories with the help of intelligent robots along the way.

Naturally, as the most dazzling participant in the New Student Competition, Zhou Yi had gained considerable fame.

Even as he walked, he could feel the curious and heated gazes frequently cast his way.

However, Zhou Yi was accustomed to such attention and paid it no mind.

Once in his bedroom, he stored all his equipment into his backpack space and carefully placed his Gold Medal of Outstanding Contribution in a secure location.

Zhou Yi grabbed a set of clean clothes and headed into the bathroom.

After a half-day of intense combat, even he was covered in a noticeable layer of sweat.

Moments later, feeling refreshed and dressed in loose casual wear, Zhou Yi stepped into the living room.

He sank into the soft sofa and casually turned on the holographic projector.

As the sound of the film played in the background, Zhou Yi began reflecting on the gains from the New Student Competition.

“First, the rewards for clearing the Abyss-level dungeon significantly increased my average four-dimensional attributes, and my level reached 19.”

In fact, level 19 was the goal many freshmen aimed to achieve by the end of their first academic year.

Yet Zhou Yi had already accomplished this target on the very day of freshman registration.

“Next is achieving the top rank in the sequence for new students.”

First place among freshmen!

This brought not only fame but also abundant resources!

These resources included potions, pills, and even C- and B-Rank natural treasures!

The monthly distribution of these resources would ensure Zhou Yi’s rapid progress to the fullest extent.

“Finally, the most important outcome of this New Student Competition is choosing a college and being assigned an exclusive mentor!”

Zhou Yi’s eyes gleamed with anticipation.

Among Suhang University’s five colleges, only three were options for first-tier freshmen:

The War College, the Elemental College, and the Weapon College.

These three colleges were the best destinations for combat-focused professionals.

Of course, each of these colleges had its own educational philosophies and training methods, which varied greatly.

While their teaching styles weren’t entirely worlds apart, the differences were significant enough that students with the same profession would develop vastly different combat styles depending on their college.

As such, Zhou Yi had already decided on his choice before the competition began.

The War College!

Focused on killing, it taught students how to eliminate opponents on the battlefield with ruthless efficiency.

It specialized in pushing students to challenge and surpass their limits!

The average strength of War College students was also the highest among the three combat-focused colleges.

Choosing a college directly impacted his future growth in strength.

Such things couldn’t be measured by external factors.

Thus, even without Principal Wang Hui’s intervention, Zhou Yi’s choice would still have been the War College.

Of course, Wang Hui’s appearance and his decision to become Zhou Yi’s exclusive mentor was an unexpected delight…

“A level 64 Retribution Knight… that’s a big, sturdy leg to hold onto,” Zhou Yi thought, still awed by what he had witnessed earlier.

It was safe to say that his future now shone with infinite potential!

“However…”

“Teacher Wang mentioned earlier that the ultimate outcome of the Bloodline Fusion depends entirely on one’s physique and personal fortune—that is, luck…”

Zhou Yi’s thoughts shifted to another reward he had obtained after killing the devil’s scion in the Tempest Mountain Range: the S-Rank divine medicine, Fortune Elixir!

This elixir, capable of boosting his luck, could play a significant role in tomorrow’s Bloodline Fusion Ritual!

“In that case, I’ll drink the Fortune Elixir tomorrow before heading to Teacher’s villa,” Zhou Yi mused, his eyes flashing with determination as he quickly made up his mind.