Chapter 3

Amidst the towering hundred-meter-high giant trees, many zip lines were strung between the branches. Luoyang chose the most secluded path, stepping on the iron cables as thick as a baby's arm, and holding onto the cable ropes, he swayed forward unsteadily.

"Hack, the injuries are quite severe. Just coming back, I'm already battered and bruised. My life is really never peaceful," Luoyang coughed up half a mouthful of blood, having endured injuries like this for twenty years, which were as common as daily meals. He could still hold on with these injuries.

Before long, he heard the noise of people, and fish-scale-like golden light rose from the ground, blooming into the sky, expanding into a domain.

Standing at a high vantage point, he saw numerous pineapple trees standing tall, with golden branches and leaves, and thick trunks resembling pineapples. They were over fifty meters tall, as if cast from gold. A large square in front of the forest was crowded with students waiting for the pineapple tree under the care of Class 2-3 to advance.

"Pineapple trees, also known as Golden Radiation Trees, it's been a while," Luoyang muttered to himself, avoiding the crowd's gaze, and proceeded deeper into the golden domain along the zip line.

If someone were nearby, they would be greatly surprised. Pineapple trees, as third-level super species, emitted strong radiation, and students had to wear special radiation protection suits when caring for them, and could not stay in the radiation area for more than ten minutes. Yet, someone could enter at will, which was simply against all reason.

In fact, it was not just about entering. Luoyang was constantly absorbing the power of the pineapple trees. Even though his level was low, he had the ability of a regular sealing master and could use the Star Book effortlessly.

His mind delved into the book, where a blue light and a red light lay dormant.

The blue light was the first-level super ability "Gravity Side Kick," from Lan Tianfang. The red light was a scorching wave that could make a person more excited and provided a slight protective ability, also a first-level ability, from the signature "Liu Shuo."

His consciousness shifted to the second slot, which was not as dim as the first. Sharp silver light flickered, illuminating the square space.

The consciousness space could only input energy, not store objects, and not everyone's consciousness could link to it. The user had to constantly refine their brain waves to generate a "key." Only then could they open this treasure at will. Luoyang had studied for five years to gradually grasp its essence, and now its use saved him a lot of trouble.

Under his precise control, each slot could currently store thirty first-level super abilities, ten second-level super abilities, or three third-level super abilities. This capacity was already extremely terrifying, and as his realm improved, the storage limit could increase. Luoyang's future as a sealing master owed half of his success to the Star Book.

At this moment, from the third slot to the ninth slot, golden light flowed in like a gate opening. However, the flow was not fast, at most a trickle. This situation made Luoyang frown, thinking, "So slow, the enemy has a strong foundation. If I had a few more days to prepare, it would be much better."

Looking up at the sky, although the sun was still far from overhead, Luoyang felt urgent. He maintained the imprint at all times, skillfully guiding the golden radiation into the Star Book.

Uninterrupted, he approached the "core" of Canghai High School.

Sixty pineapple trees surrounded a thirty-three-meter-tall classical clock tower, which stood like an iron stake in the ground. From a distance, only the top of the tower was visible, and the lower part was unimaginably "slender."

This was Luoyang's first close-up view of the clock tower. He had heard that the clock towers of many key high schools could provide students with additional bonuses, help them adjust their bodies, and even do some incredible things. However, the clock tower of Canghai High School had never had any specific interaction with the students.

Suddenly, a voice came, "Hello, Luoyang from Class 2-3. You are the first student to reach me in fifty-two years. According to the settings left by the founder of the branch school, you can take over some of the clock tower's permissions."

Luoyang was taken aback, quickly adapting to the intelligent presence of the clock tower. He frowned and asked, "You said branch school, so Canghai High School is just a branch school?"

"Indeed, I am a seed split from the original site. With the help of strong students, I might replace the original clock tower. I have waited fifty-three years to meet you, the only one to reach the foot of the clock tower."

"Sounds like a tragedy," Luoyang shook his head. Suddenly, a stream of silver light appeared before his eyes, quickly weaving into a screen, listing the permission descriptions.

Glancing over, he could ignore the other clauses, but one permission caught his attention. In times of crisis, he could request the clock tower to perform a comprehensive adjustment for the permission holder at any cost, equivalent to continuous cultivation for a hundred days with a "medium."

In this era, cultivation could be done through different mediums, perhaps a radioactive mineral, a mutated ginseng root, or the dried bones of a certain creature.

In short, power never came out of nowhere; it required persistent refinement. During the cultivation process, the body would undergo subtle changes, and over time, when it reached its limit, it would break through, advancing the super ability.

"Clock Tower, Canghai will be attacked by Nangang today. Although I cannot provide evidence, I require a comprehensive adjustment at any cost," Luoyang said straightforwardly, ready to face the battle with or without help.

"No signs of external school invasion have been detected yet, but..." The clock tower paused, then said, "But fifty-three years ago, there were no signs either, and Canghai suffered a great disaster. You are the first student to reach my feet in fifty-two years. Although your behavior today is somewhat suspicious, I have conducted thirty billion assessments and would rather believe it is true than not."

As the words faded, small silver light circles appeared on the ground, ten, a hundred, a thousand, more and more, quickly converging at Luoyang's feet, generating a slight coolness.

"Not bad, the imprint can advance to the first level, and there is a certain chance to prematurely trigger the second super ability. If that accident hadn't happened, my second ability should have been of gold-level potential, right?" Luoyang was extremely eager. He had to face many young experts from Nangang High School, so being strong was not enough; he needed to be abnormally strong.

The sun poured out heat, from ten in the morning to noon, and from noon to sunset. All the students of Class 2-3 looked forward with anticipation to the advancement of the pineapple tree they were caring for.

This was the first fourth-level super species at Canghai High School, with significant meaning. Not just Class 2-3, but the entire school was paying attention to this strong golden tree. Today was no less significant than the opening ceremony of Canghai High School.

As the night lamps rose in the forest, the hard wait finally paid off. A layer of red mist appeared at the top of the tree, hazy and beautiful, slowly merging with the golden light, seemingly generating a new force.

"Look, it's starting."

"A fourth-level super species appearing in our Canghai signifies the prosperity of Canghai High School. I heard that some of the seniors from previous years have entered the Galactic Alliance's temple to work as mighty guardians, and almost all of them will eventually become powerful professionals."

"This tree advanced because Class 2-3 has a genius student, Zhang Xiaoman, who is naturally close to plants and played a significant role."

"Yes, Zhang Xiaoman is amazing, and she likes to help the weak. Hehe, their class's Little Yangyang is famous today..."

The advancement of a fourth-level species was a relatively slow process. After five minutes, the pineapple tree had not yet taken that step. However, the students were enthusiastic and did not find the time tedious. Just as everyone was celebrating, a series of explosions suddenly sounded on the square.

"Boom, boom, boom."

Thunder struck the ground, and lightning ran rampant among the crowd. Dozens of freshmen had no emergency measures and were almost instantly blown away, unconscious.

"Hmph, Canghai High School is truly a peaceful place. For a third-level species to advance, you actually gather to celebrate, making the school's outer defenses virtually non-existent." The voice spread with a unique vibration, making everyone in Canghai High School hear it.

"Who is it? Who dares to disrupt our Canghai?"

Several popular seniors from Grade 3 stepped forward, some gathering flames in their palms, others pressing their fingers to their foreheads to sense the enemy's location.

"Your reaction is too slow. I've already given you the chance to prepare, yet you still foolishly gather together. Idiots, this is a battlefield, and Canghai is truly disappointing. There is no need for you to exist in this changing situation." As the words faded, lightning, fire, hail, and magnetic fields descended, attacking the students of Canghai High School.

"Ah! How can you kill people so casually?" Everyone was in a panic, and even the most perfect drills were thrown into chaos.

The scene fell into chaos. A girl with a delicate face emitted green light, providing a bonus to her classmates. With the green light's protection, they could approach the pineapple tree without being eroded by radiation. This girl was Zhang Xiaoman, and as her classmates dwindled, she swayed, almost falling.

"What's happening? I, my head is so dizzy."

A figure approached from the side, reaching out to embrace Zhang Xiaoman, laughing, "Hehe, Xiaoman, because I put something in your friend's drink."

"Lan Tianfang, you..." Zhang Xiaoman kept retreating, feeling dizzy and disoriented, as if she were the only one left in the world, helpless and alone.

Just then, a mountain of golden light roared like a tidal wave, emitting a "crackling" sound, as if filled with rage. A figure emerged from the depths of the golden domain of the pineapple tree, the ground trembling with each step. The Nangang youths who had invaded Canghai High School stopped their actions and shifted their gaze.

"Lan Tianfang, the school rules will confine you tomorrow, but I think it's too long. I'll settle this with you today," Luoyang strode forward, quickly approaching.

"What's going on? It's you, this scum." Lan Tianfang, originally stunned, saw the ridiculous Little Yangyang and his courage soared. He roared and kicked out.

"Bang, bang, bang..."

The two legs collided, emitting a faint blue light.

Lan Tianfang never dreamed that he would be forced back by this scum. Moreover, the ability this scum used was his own Gravity Side Kick.

"Bold, Continuous Kicks." Lan Tianfang, sensing the strange situation, steeled his heart and used his signature move.

"Hmph, Gravity Crush Technique, Cannon Kick." Luoyang's feet thundered, the leg shadow forming a sonic boom, kicking Lan Tianfang twenty meters away, spewing blood from his mouth.

Many people stared in shock, the entire scene silent.

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