Chapter 11: Zhuge Ni, Who Broke the Highest Record

Time is like a youth going to get a foot massage for the first time; the green and shy years always pass in the blink of an eye.

In the blink of an eye, seven days have passed.

Today will be the final day of the Novice Secret Realm. Everyone can only enter the Novice Secret Realm once and can only stay inside for seven days. Once the seven days are up, the Novice Secret Realm will teleport the people inside out.

The principals and teachers of the major high schools gathered early at the exit of the secret realm, and some parents also arrived here, waiting for their children to walk out of the secret realm.

"Oh my, my old brothers! Good morning! Long time no see, I’ve missed you all to death, hahahahaha!"

One heard the voice before seeing the person.

The principal of Qingcheng High School hadn't even arrived yet, but his excited voice had already traveled from afar.

The moment the principals of the other high schools heard the voice of the Qingcheng High School principal, their faces instantly turned as black as the bottom of a pot.

Over the past few days, the Qingcheng High School principal would drag them out to eat and drink tea for no reason, and then as soon as he sat down, he would brag to them about how Qingcheng High School had two students with SSS-rank professions; their ears were almost calloused from listening.

Not going out was useless; if they didn't go out, the Qingcheng High School principal would start a group chat to brag to them, which was extremely annoying.

Now, they were annoyed to death just seeing this old guy.

"Stay away, I'm not familiar with you. We just saw each other a few days ago, what's with this 'long time no see' nonsense?" A high school principal couldn't help but speak up and retort angrily.

"That’s where you’re wrong! The ancients say that not seeing each other for a day is like being separated for three autumns; by that calculation, we haven't seen each other for over a decade!"

The principal of Qingcheng High School walked over with a smile. He rubbed his hands together and asked mysteriously.

"By the way, how did you all know that our Qingcheng High School produced two SSS-rank profession changers this time?"

The other principals: "......"

"So what if there are two SSS-rank changers? Don't forget, level is sometimes more important than profession rank. If the level gap is more than 3 levels, even an A-rank changer isn't necessarily unable to defeat an SSS-rank changer."

A principal spoke sourly, and these words instantly resonated with the others.

"Exactly! If we only looked at profession rank, wouldn't everyone else without an SSS-rank profession just go bang their heads against a wall and die?"

"Over the years, it’s not like there haven't been cases where SSS-rank changers were suppressed by changers of other levels when walking out of the Novice Secret Realm."

"That's right, the highest record in my Qingcheng is level 11, set by an S-rank changer, and it hasn't been broken to this day!"

"Principal Su, I remember that student was from your Yucai High School, right?"

The gazes of several principals turned toward the dignified-looking Principal Su.

"That is correct." Principal Su smiled faintly. "Talent is certainly important, but acquired effort is equally indispensable. That child is already a level 65 changer now."

Upon hearing this, several principals nodded in deep agreement, while a trace of envy also appeared in the depths of their eyes.

A level 65 changer is already an existence capable of stirring up the winds and clouds; in Qingcheng, the number of people who could defeat him would not exceed the count of one hand.

To be able to cultivate such a student, one would truly have no regrets even in death.

"I wonder if the record will be broken this year? It has been tied many times before, but it seems it has never been broken."

"I believe in my students!" The eyes of the Qingcheng High School principal burned with fighting spirit.

"Old Gao, it’s not just your Qingcheng High School that has SSS-rank changers," Principal Su said calmly.

"Hmph, just wait and see." The Qingcheng High School principal, Old Gao, said with his neck stiffened; he was naturally vain and would never bow his head.

Just at this moment, a figure arrived silently beside the several principals.

"The principals are truly in good spirits. I wonder if you would allow me to join in the fun?"

"Who?!"

Several principals turned their heads in surprise. It was simply incredible that the person could appear beside them without a sound.

The person was wearing a trench coat, had a scholarly temperament, wore gold-rimmed glasses, and had a gentle, harmless smile on his face.

"So it is Mr. Zhuge! Please sit, please sit quickly!"

Several principals hurriedly stepped aside to make room for Zhuge Qianxing, with a hint of respect hidden in their eyes.

Qingcheng is a small place without many big shots, but Zhuge Qianxing is definitely an exception.

His profession is an SSS-rank Astrologer! By observing the stars, he can know the affairs of the world. It is said that if Zhuge Qianxing exerts his full power, he can even calculate major events that will happen a hundred years from now.

Many big shots travel from afar to Qingcheng just to ask Zhuge Qianxing for a divination.

It is no exaggeration to say that Zhuge Qianxing is the most distinguished person in all of Qingcheng.

"The principals are too polite. I am just here to see my Ni Ni," Zhuge Qianxing said with a gentle smile.

"As you should! What father wouldn't be concerned about his daughter? Mr. Zhuge truly loves his daughter dearly," said the Qingcheng High School principal, Old Gao, with a smile.

"Principal Gao is joking. Ni Ni hasn't caused you any trouble, has she?" Zhuge Qianxing asked.

"No, no, she is the pride of our Qingcheng High School!" Principal Gao's face was flushed and extremely excited.

Back then, for some reason, even though Zhuge Ni's grades were clearly good enough to apply for the better Yucai High School, Zhuge Qianxing insisted that Zhuge Ni apply for Qingcheng High School. Some said Zhuge Qianxing had calculated something.

But that is not important; what is important is that Zhuge Ni is his, Principal Gao's, student!

"Someone is coming out!"

A flash of light suddenly appeared at the exit, which meant someone had walked out of the secret realm.

"That's not right. Even the first student to enter the secret realm shouldn't come out until noon. How could someone appear now? Could it be that they are injured?"

Every year, there are students who withdraw early due to injuries. Some unlucky ones who overestimate their abilities and challenge monsters of too high a level even end up buried in the mouths of monsters; this is nothing strange.

A tall figure appeared in the white light gate. Zhuge Ni stepped out with a calm and relaxed demeanor. Her face was rosy, and she didn't look injured at all.

"Dad!"

Seeing Zhuge Qianxing, Zhuge Ni was very happy and immediately threw herself into his arms.

Zhuge Qianxing rubbed Zhuge Ni's head dotingly: "Isn't the time not up yet? Why did you come out so soon?"

"It was too boring inside, so I came out early," Zhuge Ni said as if acting spoiled.

"Came out because it was too boring?"

As soon as Zhuge Ni said this, not only Zhuge Qianxing, but even the principals like Principal Gao and Principal Su were petrified.

The Novice Secret Realm is an opportunity that everyone can only enter once in their lifetime. There are many monsters inside, the strength is low, and leveling up is fast, yet Zhuge Ni actually said she came out early because it was too boring?

"What level are you?" Zhuge Qianxing pushed up his glasses.

"Hehe, 12!"

Zhuge Ni smiled cunningly and took the initiative to reveal her level. If a changer deliberately hides it, others cannot see their specific level.

[Zhuge Ni, Fire Mage, Level 12]

Several principals gasped in unison, their eyes full of shock.

The highest record in Qingcheng was only level 11. Zhuge Ni reached level 12 directly, breaking the highest record, and she even came out early. This is simply shocking!

The other principals looked at Principal Gao of Qingcheng High School with resentment. He really had picked up a treasure.

"Hehehe, good, good, good, student Zhuge Ni, you did well!" Principal Gao was so excited that his face was glowing.

However, upon seeing the expressionless Zhuge Qianxing, Principal Gao wisely shut his mouth.

"Ni Ni, if you had stayed until the time was up, you might have even been able to push for level 13. Why did you come out early?" Zhuge Qianxing asked calmly.

"I told you, it was too boring," Zhuge Ni said with a guilty conscience.

"Is that really the case?" A faint smile hung on the corner of Zhuge Qianxing's mouth, but it made Zhuge Ni feel extremely guilty.

"Oh, Dad~ Can I lie to you?" Zhuge Ni hugged Zhuge Qianxing's arm and acted spoiled.

Of course, she wouldn't tell Zhuge Qianxing that she came out early to intercept that guy named Ling Ye.

That guy could kill a Dragon-Blood Giant Beast in one hit, so his level definitely wouldn't be too low. Although he covered his face that time, as long as she could see him again, Zhuge Ni believed she would definitely be able to recognize him!