My Talent Skill Mutated

Chapter 171: Chapter 94: Celestial Eye Plan, Life Secret Medicine

"Level 6. Not bad at all. You’re improving quickly," the dean said, smiling at Chen Yu.

"I’ve spent the last two months training. It’s been alright," Chen Yu nodded.

"Dean, what kind of assessment were you talking about?" Chen Yu asked, looking at the man.

The dean looked at him and said, "You’ve been at the Superpower Academy for some time now. Based on your strength, the academy plans to give you an unconventional promotion. After the assessment, you’ll go straight to the fourth year."

Chen Yu: "???"

Staring at the dean, Chen Yu was stunned.

’Skipping two whole grades? Isn’t that a bit much?!’

"Dongfang Yi has graduated," the dean said suddenly.

"?"

’What does Dongfang Yi’s graduation have to do with me?’

"Dean, I’m afraid I don’t understand," Chen Yu said, looking at the dean with some surprise.

"With Dongfang Yi graduated, you are to succeed him as the pillar of our Jingzhou Academy," Tianhai Yoou said.

"..."

The dean looked at him and said, "Actually, there’s another reason, and it has to do with the Alliance Tournament."

"The Alliance Tournament?" Chen Yu looked at the dean.

’I think I’ve heard of that.’

’But it’s different from the academy’s tournaments.’

The Alliance Tournament was run by the Superpower Alliance, its influence extending throughout the Nine Realms.

He had heard of it, but he wasn’t very familiar with the specifics. He didn’t know much about that sort of thing.

The dean nodded. "The Alliance Tournament is held by the Superpower Alliance once every ten years. The Twelve Institutes from around the world each send one student representative to the Stellar Battlefield to compete for the championship. The next tournament is next year—strictly speaking, in half a year."

"So, Dean, you mean you want me to represent Jingzhou Academy at the tournament?"

Chen Yu understood now.

With everything that had been said, it was impossible not to.

The dean nodded. "That’s the idea. It’s because you’re here at just the right time."

Chen Yu frowned at the dean. "Dean, then why not have Senior Dongfang stay a bit longer to make it to the Alliance Tournament?"

"He had other matters. The Dongfang family recalled him, and he has already gone to the Stellar Battlefield," the dean said with a sigh.

"He went to the Stellar Battlefield?!" Chen Yu was stunned.

The dean nodded. "So, the academy discussed it and decided to have you prepare to participate as our representative in the Alliance Tournament."

Chen Yu lowered his head.

The dean looked at him and continued, "You’ve made great progress. The Alliance mission in Qu City proved your strength. I believe you have what it takes."

Chen Yu: "..."

"Dean, is this really okay? I’m afraid my cultivation level isn’t as high as the older students’," Chen Yu said quietly.

The dean rolled his eyes. "Cut the crap. You think I don’t know your capabilities? Your cultivation level is just one aspect. Your actual strength is plain for all to see."

"...Alright, fine. What’s my assessment mission, then?" Chen Yu asked, looking at the dean.

The dean looked at Tianhai Yoou, who nodded and then took out a file to hand to Chen Yu.

"Take a look. This is your assessment."

The dean spoke as Chen Yu took the file and examined it.

"Hm?"

"The Crane Ridge Anomaly!"

Chen Yu froze when he saw that piece of information in the mission details.

’The assessment mission is actually in the Crane Ridge Anomaly.’

Chen Yu truly hadn’t expected this.

As he read carefully, his expression turned grave.

The Crane Ridge Anomaly was completely different from how it had been before.

Traces of the Alien Race had appeared within the Crane Ridge Anomaly. Moreover, the beasts inside seemed to have grown more violent, on the verge of forming a beast tide.

The Crane Ridge Anomaly was now under lockdown.

The assessment mission was similar to the Alliance missions he had done before.

Except this time, he would be alone.

"This assessment also counts as an Alliance mission. If you complete it, you’ll earn Alliance merit points," the dean said, looking at Chen Yu.

Chen Yu snapped back to reality, closed the file, and looked at the dean. "So, Dean, if I fail the assessment, I won’t be able to represent the academy at the Alliance Tournament, right?"

The dean shook his head. "No, that’s not it. Even if you fail, you can still get the special promotion and represent the academy."

Chen Yu: "..."

’Nice!’

’They can really get away with that?’

’Then isn’t this assessment just a pointless exercise?’

’Man, they’re not even pretending anymore, are they?’

"The assessment is a formality. The academy has already decided the outcome, but you still have to do it. That way, we have something to show for it," the dean said to Chen Yu.

Hearing this, Chen Yu understood.

’It’s all for show!’

’So it doesn’t matter if I succeed or fail, I just have to go through the motions?!’

’Isn’t this just playing the system?’

’If they say you succeed, you succeed...’

’These rules... yeah, they’re great!’

"But just keep this understanding to yourself," the dean said slowly, looking at Chen Yu. "Don’t go telling people, or it will make things difficult for the academy."

"..."

Chen Yu lowered his head, looking at the file.

The dean clapped him on the shoulder. "The assessment starts tomorrow. There’s no time limit. One month, two months, whatever it takes. Once you’re done, just check in with the academy. You can arrange the rest of your time yourself. Go on a trip, look around, relax a little. Anywhere in the world, if you need anything, I can arrange it for you."

Listening to the dean’s words, Chen Yu felt a strange sense of pressure.

’After being treated like this, how could I have the nerve to refuse?’

’They’re really putting me on the spot.’

"Thank you, Dean. I understand," Chen Yu nodded.

A smile appeared on the dean’s face. He looked at Chen Yu and said, "Don’t feel pressured. You have to relax about things. The Stellar Battlefield isn’t as terrifying as you think."

Chen Yu: "..."

’It’s known as the meat grinder of the Ten Thousand Races, and that’s not terrifying?’

***

Half an hour later, Chen Yu walked out of the dean’s office.

His heart was a little heavy.

The dean’s expectations felt like a great mountain. The assessment was secondary; the Alliance Tournament was the main event...

It wasn’t that he was afraid.

He could probably go right now with his current strength, not to mention he still had half a year.

’It wouldn’t be impossible to make a final push.’

Chen Yu was actually quite looking forward to the Stellar Battlefield. He had heard about the place many times.

Now, he finally had his chance.

This was also a great opportunity to obtain the Source of Life, but for now, his focus was on the upcoming assessment.

"The Crane Ridge Anomaly..."

Gazing into the distance, Chen Yu recalled the scene from his first visit.

Back then, he had only just transmigrated. Now, this would be his second time going.

Only this time, the situation was completely different.