Liu Jing was still dressed in a simple, moon-white long dress, the faint scent of sandalwood lingering around her. She looked at the three students before her, still showing signs of fatigue from the exam, and her tone remained as gentle as melting snow in spring:

"Don't overthink it, just focus on the exam."

She paused, then added, "Director Qin is a 7-star Breakthrough Realm expert. In an era where 8-star experts are few and far between and 9-star experts exist only in legends, he is already a top-tier fighter. There is nothing in the entire country that the Shouzhen Bureau cannot handle. Your studies should be your top priority."

These words were like a gentle reassurance, easing the tension between Lu Yu and Su Wan.

Zhao Lei immediately came over, draped his arm heavily over Lu Yu's shoulder, patted his chest loudly, and said in a carefree manner:

"Don't worry, Teacher Liu! My brother is a chosen one; he can excel at both studying and monster hunting! I'll be his bodyguard, ensuring he's not disturbed by spirits during exams and that his monster hunting isn't hindered by his homework!"

His confident demeanor made Liu Jing chuckle helplessly, and she lightly tapped his forehead with her fingertip: "Take care of your exam scores first."

As soon as the last bell rang for the mock exam, Liu Jing's car stopped at the school gate, waiting for Lu Yu and the other two.

As the three stepped back into "Congratulations on Getting Rich Security Company," Zhao Lei was still complaining, "This name really should be changed. 'War God's Temple' would be so much more imposing!"

The receptionist suppressed a laugh upon hearing this, while the lucky cat continued to wave mechanically, the voice of "Wishing you prosperity" echoing in the small space, creating an absurd contrast.

The underground base has been completely restored. The patterns on the walls that were cracked by the energy shockwave have been re-plated with a layer of gold. The base of the stone tablet in the testing room has been reinforced with a sturdy alloy frame, and the circuitry on the base is shimmering with a pale blue light.

Shen Che was nowhere to be seen in the base, nor was the senior who had been wiping his longsword in the corner last time. Only a few young Guardians were discussing in hushed tones in front of the deduction platform.

"Don't be nervous. Just like last time, inject the power of the Great Dao into the stone tablet." Liu Jing walked to Lu Yu's side, gently patted his shoulder, her voice gentle but carrying a hint of barely perceptible expectation.

Su Wan quietly handed over a wet wipe and whispered, "Wipe your sweat and relax."

Lu Yu took the wet wipe, his fingertips inadvertently touching her slightly cool fingertips. Both of them subconsciously withdrew their hands. Su Wan's ears turned red, and Lu Yu also cleared his throat and clenched the rune in his palm.

Lu Yu took a deep breath, walked to the stone tablet, and the pale golden runes in his palm flickered. He recalled Nuwa's trial in the Hub of Myriad Paths, and the sharpness of the Void-Piercing Blade cutting through thousands of light swords. He slowly placed his palm on the rough surface of the stone tablet.

At first, only a faint golden light emanated from the runes, slowly seeping into the ancient patterns of the stone tablet like a stream.

But in just three seconds, the stone tablet suddenly trembled violently, and the dormant runes came to life along with the golden light, flowing and moving on the surface of the tablet, emitting a low hum, and even the ground shook slightly.

The holographic screen suddenly lit up, and a line of gold-plated characters appeared: True Dao, Dao Inheritance, 3 Stars!

"Hiss—" The staff member in charge of the testing slipped his glasses down to the tip of his nose with a "thud," his voice cracking with surprise, and he dropped his pen: "3 stars?! There was no reaction last time, and it's only been a few days? Since the establishment of the Bureau of Guardian Truth, no one has ever directly stepped into the Divine Realm immediately after inheriting the Great Dao!"

Outside the testing room, the Guardians who had been discussing in front of the simulation platform immediately surrounded them.

Several young patrons peeked out from the door frame, their eyes full of curiosity;

A seasoned guardian of truth frowned, his fingertips tracing the patterns of the Great Dao in the void, muttering under his breath, "The inheritance of the True Great Dao is indeed special."

Another burly guardian rubbed his hands together, his eyes revealing a fighting spirit eager to try, but was quietly tugged at the corner of his clothes by the person next to him.

Zhao Lei was the first to explode, jumping half a meter into the air and slapping Lu Yu on the shoulder, making Lu Yu grimace. He then yelled at the top of his lungs, "I told you my brother is the chosen one!"

After shouting, he took out a "God of War Medal" sticker he had drawn beforehand from his pocket and stuck it on Lu Yu's school uniform without saying a word:

"See this? This is my childhood friend. From now on, the two of us will take up two spots in the Central Plains' War God Duo!"

Su Wan's eyes widened as she gazed at the pulsating runes in Lu Yu's palm. A genuine joy flashed in her eyes before she quickly lowered them, her fingertips gently tightening around the easel's shoulder strap. Once the crowd had dispersed slightly, she approached Lu Yu, her voice barely audible: "Congratulations!"

The runes on Lu Yu's palm were still burning hot. He could clearly feel the resonance between the true power within his body and the stone tablet. That warm yet powerful energy flowed smoothly through his meridians.

"Go to the research lab to test your newly acquired unique ability." Qin Mu's voice suddenly came from the doorway.

The subtle patterns on the cuffs of his dark uniform rippled slightly, and he exuded a faint aura of authority. His tone carried an undeniable dignity, yet also a hint of barely perceptible seriousness.

No one in the base saw when he arrived; only a faint energy fluctuation remained in the air.

In the research lab, a small sample of specially made ethereal energy lay quietly on the lab table, gleaming with an eerie dark purple luster. The researcher explained that this was an energy sample extracted from the executor, which ordinary Dao power could not shake.

Lu Yu walked to the front of the stage, took a deep breath, and with a thought, golden light slowly condensed in his palm.

Unlike his previous light blade form, this time he deliberately compressed the energy, and the golden light gradually condensed into a thin golden needle, the tip of which gleamed with a cold, penetrating sharpness, almost invisible under the light.

Su Wan stood not far away, nervously clutching the hem of her clothes, her eyes fixed on the golden needle, even her breathing became soft.

Lu Yu raised his hand, his fingertips trembling slightly, and the golden needle pierced the sample with precision.

With a soft "sizzle," the dark purple ethereal sample melted away as quickly as ice and snow meeting the warm sun the moment it touched the golden needle, leaving not even a trace of foul odor. Only a small pool of colorless liquid remained on the experimental table, and the energy detector next to it did not even trigger an alarm.

"Precise cutting, complete dissolution, no energy residue!" The researcher leaned closer, examining the lab table, his voice filled with barely suppressed fervor. "This is the unique Void-Breaking property of the True Dao, specifically designed to counter the source of illusion!"

Even Qin Mu stood up, walked to the experimental table, hovered his fingertip above the pool of liquid, feeling the residual power of truth, and said in a deep voice: "The Great Dao of Truth is indeed worthy of its name, and the inheritance of Nuwa is truly extraordinary."

As soon as the test ended, several Guardians surrounded him, bombarding him with questions about Lu Yu's awakening process and his understanding of the Great Dao. Some even suggested that he join the special training team and participate in the Executors' encirclement mission ahead of time.

One of the young Guardians even reached out to touch the runes on Lu Yu's palm, but Liu Jing calmly blocked him.

Zhao Lei squeezed through the crowd, hands on his hips, boasting to Lu Yu, spittle flying everywhere: "My brother is the chosen successor of the True Dao! This strength is just the tip of the iceberg! If he weren't still a senior in high school, he would have wiped out all the Void Spirits in Zhongzhou long ago!"

As he spoke, he tried to roll up his sleeves to show off his muscles and prove the strength of the "God of War" duo, but he almost tripped over the equipment next to him.

Seeing Lu Yu struggling to breathe, Liu Jing stepped forward, blocking his way, her tone neither humble nor arrogant:

"Everyone, Lu Yu is currently a senior in high school. His primary task is to complete his studies. The cultivation of the Great Dao emphasizes gradual progress. Forcing growth will only damage the foundation. It would be better to let him focus on his studies first and participate in basic training in his spare time."

Qin Mu glanced at the crowd surrounding him and slowly nodded:

"Let him get used to the power of the Great Dao first. We will arrange the assessment and certification of the Guardians of Truth later. Lu Yu, come with me for a moment."

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