I'm already immortal and indestructible, and you guys are still hoarding talent.

In three days, Chen Chen used up three doses of the potion and completed his 37th body tempering.

There are four doses of medicine left, which are estimated to last for another four days.

If given more time, Chen Chen would be able to complete more body tempering sessions.

But at most, it can only complete about fifty temperings.

It's not that the medicine has become less effective, but rather that my needs have increased.

The further you go, the larger the quantity required becomes.

After tempering my body 70 times, I estimate that mortal-level resources will be sufficient for my tempering needs, and I will require higher-level spiritual resources.

Spirit-level resources are only distributed at the Awakened University.

Achieve 81 body temperings before the exam.

It will likely be very difficult, or even impossible, to complete.

Chen Chen got up and went out to wash up.

Today is the day for a sparring match with the S-level Awakened from Qingcheng No. 1 Middle School.

Having tempered his body 37 times, Chen Chen is fearless no matter who he faces.

Chen Wensheng and his wife went out with their son.

They originally wanted to go to the school to watch the game, but ultimately they didn't go.

They were afraid that if they went, their son would be distracted.

"Son, keep going. It's okay if you lose, at least we tried."

Chen Wensheng patted Chen Chen on the shoulder to encourage him.

"What do you mean by losing? Can't you speak properly?"

Liu Siyue gave her husband a reproachful look, then smiled and said to her son, "Son, winning or losing isn't important. The most important thing is to ensure your safety. If you can avoid getting hurt, then don't."

"If you really can't win, then surrender."

"Surrendering is nothing."

Chen Chen couldn't help but roll her eyes at her mother's words.

So you all don't think I'll win.

Since you all think I won't win, then I'll show you how.

Chen Chen smiled and dealt with her parents' instructions before heading straight to school.

It turns out that when he walked this path, apart from classmates or female students who were attracted by his good looks and would actively pay attention to him, other people would at most give him a second glance.

Things are different now. When he runs into classmates on the street, they will take the initiative to greet him.

Chen Chen found this kind of thing very annoying; he didn't even know who it was, and could only give a vague greeting in response.

The downside of awakening an S-rank talent is that it makes you feel like a celebrity.

"You little brat, you've forgotten about us classmates now that you're in the Awakening Class, haven't you!"

Wang Hu finally saw Chen Chen and couldn't help but run over to question him.

Wang He was much more composed than Wang Hu: "Chen Chen, are you confident about today's duel?"

The news of Chen Chen representing Qingcheng No. 8 Middle School in a martial arts competition against the S-level talent awakeners of Qingcheng No. 1 Middle School had already spread throughout the school.

There was no one in the school who didn't know about this.

However, although Chen Chen was representing Qingcheng No. 8 Middle School in a martial arts competition against Qingcheng No. 1 Middle School, the students' attitudes toward the matter were completely polarized.

The vast majority of students did not have a high opinion of Chen Chen.

After all, Chen Chen's S-level talent awakened in a short time.

They've been awakening their talents for three to five months, while Chen Chen has only awakened his S-level talent a few days ago. How could he possibly be their match?

Therefore, Chen Chen is destined to lose this battle.

Even Chen Chen's good friend Wang He and the others didn't think Chen Chen could win.

They just didn't show it in front of Chen Chen.

Most of the female students at the school thought Chen Chen could win.

After all, Chen Chen's looks are undeniable. The reason I didn't pursue Chen Chen back then was because Zhang Xue was always standing next to him.

Now that Zhang Xue and Chen Chen have broken up, it means they have another chance.

Chen Chen is their dream lover, so of course they'll protect him.

However, Chen Chen was unaware of these matters.

After all, he spent the last three days at home and didn't come to school.

"certainly."

Chen Chen responded without hesitation.

With 39 body tempering sessions, he should be considered to have the combat power of a peak ninth-tier S-class Awakener.

59 body temperings are equivalent to the combat power of a peak ninth-tier SS-level Awakener.

79 body temperings are equivalent to the peak combat power of a ninth-tier SSS-level Awakened.

If Qingcheng No. 1 Middle School had an SS-level Awakened, Chen Chen would worry that his current strength was insufficient.

But Chen Chen wasn't worried at all about just being an S-level Awakened.

"Are you that confident?"

Wang He stared at Chen Chen in surprise.

It's only been a few days, but my good brother has changed quite a bit.

He didn't have this kind of confidence before.

Chen Chen did not respond and walked straight into the school.

Wang He and Wang Hu hurriedly followed.

Did you know that Zhang Xue dropped out of school?

Wang He took the initiative to remind him.

"have no idea."

Chen Chen was taken aback.

He instructed Lin Qing to deal with Zhang Xue.

Lin Qing will probably try to get Zhang Xue to drop out of school.

I just didn't expect it to happen so quickly.

"have no idea?"

"How could you not know?"

"Wasn't this something you arranged?"

Wang He stared at Chen Chen with surprise and suspicion.

Zhang Xue's dropping out of school didn't cause much of a stir at the school.

But the classmates all knew what had happened.

Chen Chen was the mastermind behind Zhang Xue's expulsion from school, and Lin Qing was the executor.

But Zhang Xue didn't cry or make a fuss; she just left obediently, probably because she used some tricks.

They just don't know it.

"I didn't know Zhang Xue dropped out of school so soon."

Chen Chen explained.

"Um."

Wang He was momentarily speechless upon hearing Chen Chen's admission.

Wang Hu didn't care about this at all, and kept asking Chen Chen what it felt like to awaken an S-level talent.

Chen Chen responded with a smile and quickly entered the school gate.

In preparation for the competition with Qingcheng No. 1 Middle School, the school made corresponding arrangements.

A banner was hung in a prominent location.

[Welcome students from Qingcheng No.1 Middle School to come to Qingcheng No.8 Middle School for exchange and learning]

When Chen Chen saw the slogan, he felt that the principal had deliberately omitted a few words.

Not only is the "enthusiasm" gone, but shouldn't we still welcome the arrival of their leader?

In front of the teaching building, Chen Chen parted ways with Wang He and the others.

As soon as Chen Chen returned to the classroom, he found Bai Sheng already waiting for him.

"How are you feeling?"

When Bai Sheng saw Chen Chen, he couldn't help but ask her a question.

"Don't worry, there won't be any problem."

Chen Chen responded confidently.

"That's good, as long as the loss isn't too embarrassing."

Bai Sheng's requirements are very low.

The newly awakened Chen Chen is definitely no match for his opponent.

As long as Chen Chen plays with spirit and determination, even if he loses, it will be a dignified thing.

"Um."

Chen Chen no longer wanted to explain.

Deep-seated ideas are very difficult to change.

"Come on, I'll take you to familiarize yourself with the area."

Bai Sheng led the way.

Guan Han led the students from the Awakening Class to follow.

Zhou An and the others had also returned to the queue.

Their injuries have almost completely healed.

After all, the family is wealthy and can access the best medical treatments; broken bones can be reattached without much problem.

At this time, they all returned to the Awakening Class with tasks assigned to them by their families.

That is to apologize to Chen Chen.

Chen Chen is an Awakener with S-level talent. After they enter the Awakener University in the future, they will all need Chen Chen's protection.

We must improve our relationship.

They were waiting for an opportunity to talk to Chen Chen alone.

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