SSS Grade Saint Knight - Chapter 143

Chapter 143: Zhou Yi, A Contributor? Su Mei Questions Life!

TL: Etude Translations

Just as Zhou Yi headed toward the 10th floor of the Alchemy Department…

At the central region of Suhang University, in the top floor conference hall of the towering Teaching Building.

A meeting that almost gathered all the high-ranking instructors of the university was about to commence.

“Old Yang, you’re here too?”

“Yes, I was just about to take my students to the neighboring province, but I was called back right before departure.”

“Every year when the principal returns, there’s always a meeting, but it’s never this grand.”

“Who knows? Maybe there’s some major announcement this time.”

“…”

The conference hall on the top floor of the Teaching Building had over 200 seats.

At this moment, most of the seats were already filled.

This meant that the majority of the university’s instructors had gathered here…

In the section reserved for instructors of the War College, Su Mei had also arrived.

The Dean of the War College, Wu Mang, was seated in the front row, alongside the deans of several other colleges.

“Miss Su is here too?”

Su Mei, with her charming features and voluptuous figure.

Even among the many female instructors of the Tactical College, was one of the most attractive.

Not to mention, in the predominantly male War College, she was especially popular.

As soon as she entered, several instructors greeted her.

Nodding slightly in acknowledgment, Su Mei casually found a seat.

As a new instructor who had only recently started her position at Suhang University, she had been preparing for the new student courses scheduled to begin the day after tomorrow.

Unexpectedly, she had been summoned by the Dean to attend this meeting…

“So this is Suhang University’s highest instructor council.”

Su Mei scanned her surroundings.

Eight years ago, she had been a student at Suhang University.

At the time, she had studied in the Elemental College, and her exclusive mentor was the current dean of the Elemental College, Zhou Huayang.

After graduation, she chose to work for a medium-sized society in Zhongxia Country.

By the time she graduated, she had already reached level 31 as a Second-Transfer Mage.

Naturally, she was highly valued after joining the society.

She started as the deputy captain of a six-person squad and was soon promoted to full captain.

Time and again, she led her team into battle, slaying magical beasts and monsters for the society, and her level rapidly increased.

She thought she would spend her life with the society.

However, as time passed, she began to dislike that life more and more.

She hated war, hated the endless waves of magical beasts and monsters.

And she especially hated watching her comrades, who had fought alongside her, fall and die on the battlefield…

Thus, when the society was about to appoint her as Vice President, she chose to leave.

She returned to her hometown… Suhang Province.

While contemplating her next steps, she unexpectedly received a job invitation from her alma mater, Suhang University.

“To teach and nurture strong professionals for the nation.”

This line on the job offer stirred something in her heart.

With a mindset of giving it a try, she returned to her alma mater.

After competing alongside forty other exceptional Second-Transfer professionals, she managed to secure the position.

During the final interview, the Vice Principal asked which college she wished to join.

Tired of battle, she impulsively chose the War College…

Perhaps it was fate.

After becoming a probationary instructor at the War College, she spent over half a year in training.

Finally, with the arrival of this year’s freshmen, she was granted official teaching rights.

This was also her first time in the grand conference hall atop the Teaching Building.

“Miss Su, do you know what this meeting is about?”

A sudden voice interrupted her thoughts.

Turning to look, it was a female instructor about her age seated nearby.

“Miss Huang, do you know?”

Su Mei smiled and asked.

Huang Xiaoqin, a level 45 Second-Transfer Warrior.

Like her, also an instructor at the War College.

However, Huang Xiaoqin had started her position at Suhang University a year earlier.

Since they were close in age, the two had a good relationship within the War College.

“Heh, I’ve got some inside information.”

Huang Xiaoqin grinned mysteriously.

“Recently, many legions and societies have been recalled from the frontlines. You’ve heard about this, right?”

“Yes.”

Su Mei nodded slightly.

Her former society had also recalled several combatants.

The exact reason remained unclear.

“This time, the principal’s meeting is also related to this matter!”

Huang Xiaoqin lowered her voice slightly and said:

“I heard from friends still in the legions that traces of otherworldly creatures have been found all over Zhongxia Country!”

“These legions and societies were recalled because of this!”

“Otherworldly creatures! Could it be that they’re preparing to invade Blue Star again?”

Su Mei’s heart trembled.

Eighty years ago, during the dark era when otherworldly creatures launched a large-scale invasion, Blue Star’s population suffered a catastrophic reduction.

Although she hadn’t experienced it firsthand, the written records and video archives from that time painted a grim and bloody picture of the war.

The beginning of that dark era had been marked by the widespread emergence of otherworldly creatures on Blue Star…

“It’s unlikely.”

Huang Xiaoqin shook her head. “If it were, they wouldn’t have recalled just these few legions and societies.”

Zhongxia Country had many top-tier societies and legions.

Currently, these top-tier forces had yet to make a move.

Moreover, legions and societies in other countries on Blue Star showed no signs of activity either.

It was naturally impossible for this to be a large-scale invasion akin to the dark era.

“That makes sense.”

Su Mei sighed in relief at these words.

She wasn’t afraid of war but worried about her countrymen suffering again because of it.

As the instructors chatted among themselves, four figures entered through the main doors of the conference hall.

Leading them was none other than the sole principal of Suhang University, Wang Hui.

Following him were three others, including Vice Principal Chen Fan, a Third-Transfer Priest.

“The principal is here! It seems like there’s definitely a major announcement this time!”

As the four entered, the entire hall fell silent at once.

“Dear instructors, this isn’t a formal meeting, so there’s no need to be too tense.”

Wang Hui smiled as he stepped onto the stage and spoke casually.

Despite his words, none of the instructors relaxed.

It was a joke to even consider doing so.

One principal and three vice principals.

The highest-level among them, Principal Wang Hui, was level 64. The lowest, Chen Fan, who managed administration, was level 56.

Not to mention, they were all direct superiors to the instructors present—who dared to truly let their guard down?

“I called everyone here to make several announcements.”

“I believe many of you have heard rumors about otherworldly creatures appearing in large numbers across Zhongxia Country.”

“I can confirm for you all that these rumors are true.”

Principal Wang Hui opened with a bombshell announcement, and the instructors below froze in astonishment.

The next moment, the hall erupted into a commotion!

“Damn it! The otherworldly creatures really are invading again!”

“Could it be that the dark era is about to return?!”

“What’s there to fear? After decades of recuperation, we’ve long had the strength to fight them again. Let’s take them on!”

“…”

The atmosphere in the conference hall grew charged, with many instructors—especially the more combative ones—showing eager and even fiery expressions, as though they wished the battle could start immediately.

“Everyone, please calm down.”

Wang Hui raised his hands slightly, releasing the overwhelming pressure of a level 64 professional.

Under this mighty aura, the entire hall quieted instantly.

“The principal seems to have grown even stronger…”

Chen Fan, one of the vice principals seated in the back, couldn’t help but sigh.

At Wang Hui’s level, strength was influenced by more than just levels; many other factors came into play.

“This time, the otherworldly creatures appearing in large numbers aren’t particularly strong.

They crossed over through mid-tier spatial rifts, and their strength is, at most, equivalent to that of Second-Transfer professionals.”

Wang Hui explained.

“Mid-tier spatial rifts?! Does this mean the otherworldly forces have mastered a new method of arrival?!”

One instructor, shocked, immediately raised the question.

“Yes, it’s precisely mid-tier spatial rifts.”

“This was confirmed only recently as a new method used by otherworldly creatures to descend.”

“And, we have a student from our university to thank for this discovery.”

Thinking of Zhou Yi, Wang Hui couldn’t help but nod in approval.

“If not for this student, who is truly a contributor, we might not have uncovered this matter so soon.”

“Of course, this student has also been duly rewarded.”

As his words fell, the instructors below broke into low murmurs.

“Otherworldly creatures really have mastered the ability to cross through mid-tier spatial rifts!”

“Fortunately, they can only send creatures at the 30-something level; otherwise, we’d be in trouble.”

“That’s true, but Principal Wang said it was one of our students who discovered this? Who is this student?”

“…”

While some instructors digested the information, others began speculating about the identity of the student.

Many were curious about who had made such a significant contribution to Zhongxia Country.

Su Mei, who had witnessed Principal Wang awarding Zhou Yi the Gold Medal of Outstanding Contribution just yesterday, instantly understood.

Zhou Yi? A contributor?

She had never imagined that Zhou Yi’s medal had been awarded for involvement in such a major event!

Moreover, considering this was the instructors’ council, Wang Hui’s open praise spoke volumes about Zhou Yi’s extraordinary contribution.

Even though she now understood the context, Su Mei still found herself questioning everything.

Hadn’t Zhou Yi spent the past month in the Tempest Mountain Range? How had he ended up involved in such a matter?