Chapter 003: The Awakening Ceremony Begins, An Unexpected Event Occurs
Although Zane didn't act like a spoiled young master, his identity was special. Combined with his exceptionally outstanding appearance, he was destined to be the most dazzling person in any crowd.
Most importantly, the school Zane attended was the highest-tier middle school in Bailin City.
The descendants of Bailin City's military leaders and children of various high-ranking officials basically all gathered in this school.
These students were essentially all shrewd individuals.
As the grandson of Bailin City Lord Elder Bai, Zane could be considered at the very top of all these privileged heirs.
Therefore, when Zane appeared, his classmates unconsciously gravitated toward him, greeting him enthusiastically and forming a small circle.
In response, Zane only smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.
As for why Zane hadn't been to school for a month, there was no need to elaborate.
Having independently awakened his Beast Taming Talent, Zane needed time to familiarize himself with it, so he simply hadn't gone to school.
"Brother Zane, you're finally here! I almost died not seeing you for a month."
Just as Zane was greeting his classmates, a chubby figure like a round ball pushed through the crowd and appeared before Zane, looking at him with a resentful expression.
"Fatty Yuan, can you not talk to me in that resentful tone? People who don't know better might think we have something going on."
Zane said helplessly.
This was Zane's number one follower. Because of their family elders' relationship, he had grown up with Zane since childhood and had a close relationship with him.
However, Fatty Yuan had a very domineering name.
Potian Yuan.
Just hearing it, it was totally a protagonist's name.
When he was young, Zane once thought Potian might be the protagonist.
However, as time passed and Zane watched Fatty Yuan's figure grow increasingly round, he completely dismissed that idea.
After all, what protagonist looked like a basketball?
A protagonist as handsome as the readers—now those were countless.
"Zane, you haven't been to school for a month. I thought you were scared?"
"If you admit defeat obediently, I can let you off and give up the bet between us."
At this moment, a cold female voice rang out.
A tall young woman with outstanding temperament and long red hair appeared.
Surrounded by a group of students, she walked in front of Zane, looking at him with an arrogant expression.
"Don't worry, Little Phoenix. The bet is still on."
"I'm looking forward to seeing you fulfill the bet when you lose. Don't cry then."
Looking at Qianyu Feng with her fiery red hair, Zane smiled faintly, a hint of amusement in his eyes.
Anyone who dared to be so arrogant in front of Zane was naturally no ordinary person.
As the granddaughter of Bailin City's Deputy City Lord Yangyan Feng, Qianyu was also a top-tier figure among the privileged heirs, about the same status as Zane.
However, at school, Qianyu always found herself overshadowed by Zane.
With her proud nature, Qianyu had never been willing to accept this and always wanted to challenge him.
So, taking advantage of the Awakening Ceremony, she made a bet.
The content of the bet was to see whose awakened talent was better.
The loser had to agree to one request from the winner.
This was why the current scene was unfolding.
As for whether they could awaken Beast Taming Talents, honestly, there was no concern whatsoever.
With family elders who were all Beast Taming experts, the possibility of not awakening was extremely low.
Of course, Zane wasn't worried about this matter at all.
After all, he had successfully self-awakened an A-rank talent.
For this bet, Zane was ninety percent confident of winning.
After all, S-rank talents above A-rank were rarely seen throughout the entire Kyushu Federation, and their appearance rate was quite low.
Not to mention, their current location was just a Secret Realm under the Kyushu Federation's control.
"Damn Zane, don't call me Little Phoenix."
"Also, just wait to lose this time. I'm looking forward to the day you grovel before me."
Qianyu's expression was arrogant, and there was a hint of amusement in her eyes, as if she had considerable confidence.
Afterward, Qianyu led her entourage and returned directly to her class.
"Brother Zane, you better be careful. Qianyu came prepared this time."
"I heard from my old man that the Feng family recently obtained a special treasure that should help with awakening talents, which is why Qianyu is so confident."
Fatty Yuan said quietly, seeming to have heard some inside information.
"The Feng family has a special history and deep foundations. Having some special methods is quite normal. It's no problem."
Zane smiled calmly, not too worried.
Because he had a premonition that Qianyu shouldn't cause him any trouble.
It was a premonition from his [Intuition] talent.
Therefore, Zane wasn't concerned.
"Students from different schools, hello. I am Bailin City Lord Elder Bai. The Awakening Ceremony will be a new step in your life..."
At the same time, on the high platform of the Awakening Square, an old man with white hair but a youthful face and vigorous spirit appeared.
It was Zane's grandfather, Elder Bai.
At this moment, Elder Bai was giving his routine speech, encouraging the graduating students.
When the City Lord appeared, the atmosphere in the Awakening Square immediately became heated.
Most of the graduating students looked at Elder Bai with reverence.
People admired the strong, especially protector-type powerhouses.
Zane's expression remained calm, as he had seen such scenes many times.
After a while, Elder Bai finished his speech, and the Awakening Ceremony finally began.
Throughout the day of the ceremony, the divine power of the Awakening Divine Stone would cover the entire Awakening Hall.
All graduating students only needed to enter the hall in batches according to order.
Then, with the help of the Awakening Divine Stone, they would awaken their Beast Taming Talents.
In an instant, the ceremony officially commenced.
All graduating students entered the Awakening Hall in batches according to their admission ticket numbers.
After a while, it was finally Zane's school's turn.
Led by staff members, Zane and the others entered the hall directly.
It was a spacious hall with a thousand positions, capable of helping a thousand students awaken simultaneously.
Above the hall, the phantom of a seven-colored divine stone emanating a mysterious aura floated, radiating a pale cyan glow that enveloped the entire hall.
This was the spatial projection of the Awakening Divine Stone and the awakening energy it emitted.
Zane wasted no more time. He found his position, sat cross-legged, and began absorbing the awakening energy to construct his Beast Taming Space.
However, at this moment, something unusual seemed to occur with Zane's body.