Chapter 1: Awakening Day
The square was packed.
Thousands of teenagers stood in neat rows under the Awakening Tower, sunlight gleaming off their uniforms. Above them, the giant crystal pulsed faintly, ready to awaken the talents that would decide their futures.
Lin Feng stood quietly near the edge, fingers clenched at his side.
"All participants, place your hand on the crystal!" the announcer's voice boomed.
Lin Feng took a deep breath and stepped forward. His heart pounded. This is it… today, everything changes.
Behind him, mocking laughter floated over.
"Heh, cousin Lin Feng, try not to embarrass the Ye Clan too badly."
Ye Han smirked, arms folded across his chest. His entourage snickered.
Lin Feng's jaw tightened. Just endure it. He touched the crystal.
[Talent Awakening — Complete]
A brilliant light flashed. In Lin Feng's mind, a cold, mechanical voice rang out:
> Talent Awakened: Sword Control
Hidden Talent Activated: 1 Kill = 1 Sword Unlocked
Lin Feng's eyes widened slightly — but outwardly, he stayed calm.
"Hmmph." Ye Han glanced at the result board. "Sword Control? Mid-tier. How tragic."
More laughter rippled from the Ye Clan youths. Lin Feng's fists curled tighter, nails digging into his palm.
They think they know everything.