Capítulo 67: Chapter 67: The Fifth Realm! The Freshman Celebration Has Been Delayed by Two Days Because of You
There was a clear hint of teasing in Zhong Jing's voice as he spoke.
Sophia snapped, "Are you really joking at a time like this?"
Zhong Jing shrugged and replied, "Just trying to lighten the mood a bit. After all, my scans show he's fine. His breathing is stable, his physical condition is great—he just looks like he's asleep."
"He suddenly fainted, you said? What was he doing before that?"
Hearing Zhong Jing's question, Sophia quickly recounted how Liam had been staring directly at the deity and watching Cain's battle. At that moment, the bald-headed Old Xu, who had been maintaining the stability of the assessment realm, arrived. Hearing what Sophia said, he squatted down, placed his right hand on Liam's head, and seemed to be sensing something as a soft light emanated.
After a while, he spoke up, "Mentally, he seems fine. Doesn't look like he's been tainted or bewitched by the deity."
"If I had to say... I suspect he might have broken through."
"Broke through? To what?" Zhong Jing didn't quite understand.
"The first major threshold, the Fifth Realm, transcending the ordinary," Old Xu said succinctly, then sighed, "He's already at the Fifth Realm. I'm just at the Fifth Realm myself—shows you can't really compare people."
Zhong Jing and the others were momentarily stunned by this conclusion. Then Zhong Jing suddenly grabbed Old Xu's arm and asked, "Old Xu! Are you serious?"
"Fifth Realm? He's already at the Fifth Realm? He hasn't even enrolled yet!"
Zhong Jing's shock was understandable. The Fifth Realm and the Fourth Realm were entirely different. From the First to the Fourth Realm, it was mainly about accumulating energy and developing one's abilities. As long as someone wasn't hopelessly untalented, they could progress step by step.
But starting from the Fifth Realm, every breakthrough was a hurdle, requiring a combination of opportunities, enough accumulated power, a mature mindset, and external stimulation.
Take Sophia, for example. Her breakthrough to the Sixth Realm was fueled by extreme anger, completely dehumanizing the deity in her mind, allowing her to step from the peak of the Fifth Realm to the Sixth. Thus, all eight War Gods of the War God Hall had reached beyond the Sixth Realm (Sophia was a special admission prior to her breakthrough).
If Liam's breakthrough were true, it would mean that in this battle, Sophia advanced to the Sixth Realm, while Liam reached the Fifth. A tremendous gain indeed.
"Come on, Old Xu! Are you sure?" Zhong Jing shook Old Xu's arm, completely abandoning his usual composed demeanor.
"I'm not sure, but it's likely," Old Xu said impatiently. "He's a natural talent, and after all the testing and fighting these past couple of days, he probably pushed his potential to the limit."
"Oh, my god! And now this talent is off to the Eastern Academy! How old was I when I made my breakthrough? Twenty-nine, right? And how old is he?!" Zhong Jing groaned, clutching his head in frustration, though his expression made it clear he was delighted. Producing a talent like this was a blessing for humanity.
"In comparison, I'm more interested in..." Dong Wushuang suddenly spoke up from the side. "He defended the arena for so long, a full three hours, constantly fighting... Is he really unharmed? Was his power that much stronger than theirs?"
Sophia, having calmed down after learning Liam was okay, casually replied, "Not at all. He suffered a lot of injuries, including some that were quite severe."
"But it seems his abilities have evolved again. It appears he's developed a healing factor, so his injuries are all healed."
The crowd was stunned into silence. Zhong Jing's hand froze mid-air. Dong Wushuang couldn't help but twitch his mouth. Old Xu awkwardly rubbed his shiny bald head.
After a few seconds, everyone decided to change the subject. It was simply too demoralizing. Most people rack their brains to develop their abilities, while Liam, it seemed, casually came up with something new whenever he was bored.
Buzz~~~
A ringing sound filled the air as golden shockwaves rippled through the sky. Soon, golden light began to rain down.
Boom!
A figure resembling a muscular, stern-faced Santa Claus, covered in golden scars, landed heavily beside them. Cain had finally completed his battle.
"What's wrong with this kid?!" Cain demanded sharply, looking at Liam lying on the ground.
After hearing the full story, he visibly relaxed, his aura dissipating as he became tired and worn, like an ordinary old man.
"This battle… has the aftermath been tallied?" Cain asked weakly, his eyelids drooping as he looked at Zhong Jing.
Zhong Jing's previously playful demeanor vanished as he gazed at the now unrecognizable Black Horse Stadium. He sighed, "The casualty report is still being compiled. As for the property damage… forget it, we'll have to rebuild. This place is completely destroyed."
"And how to deceive the public is another issue. Thankfully, the strongest deity this time was only a 'Fury'-level projection. Otherwise..."
Zhong Jing's voice trailed off, his face showing a hint of lingering fear.
Cain let out a long sigh, his hunched back appearing more stooped, his cloudy eyes full of worry. He muttered softly, "The world is becoming restless..."
"The divine servants are becoming more active, and the concentration of aura in the world is increasing. We need to prepare ourselves."
In truth, he didn't dare to speak of the situation too gravely. In his perception, a storm was brewing, and the world was on the brink of dramatic change. This time, whether it would be a turning point for humanity's future or the end depended on these young people.
With this thought, Cain couldn't help but glance at Liam lying on the ground.
"Alright, let's clean up. We... are going home!"
On a pristine white bed, Liam slowly opened his eyes. It felt like he had been dreaming for a long time. The sunlight outside the window was blinding, and the sounds of chirping insects and birds filled the air, creating a peaceful atmosphere.
"Was it all a dream?!" Liam shot up from the bed, looking at the unfamiliar scene outside the window. Could it be that everything had been just a dream? Had he not crossed into another world? No superpowers, no nothing—it was all a fantasy?
That would be great! I'm back!
Just then, the door creaked open, and Sophia walked in, holding a bottle. Seeing Liam awake, she said in surprise, "Oh, you're finally awake!"
"Why are you here?" Liam's tone was involuntarily tinged with disappointment. It seemed it wasn't a dream after all.
Sophia: ???
What did that mean?
"Not happy to see me? I've been the one giving you nutritional injections while you've been sleeping these past few days!"
"No... Thank you. I was just… my mind's a bit muddled." Liam adjusted his emotions, coming to terms with reality.
"Where am I?"
Sophia shrugged and set the bottle of nutrients on the table.
"This is the Eastern Academy. Since you're awake, the opening ceremony should be starting soon."
Then, Sophia looked at Liam with a meaningful smile.
"Do you know how famous and important you are right now?"
"The opening ceremony of the Eastern Academy was postponed for two days just for you."
"Your name, Liam, is the talk of the academy. Want to know what they're saying about you?"
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