Chapter 156

As the most fundamental source of power for psychics, their abilities gradually grow stronger as their rank increases.

But they never undergo drastic changes.

For example, Yang Zhentian's own Level-A electric ability, "Wind-Fire True Thunder."

When he awakened, it was crimson; even by the time he reached Seventh-Rank Master, its appearance changed little beyond becoming deeper in hue.

But Xu Jingming's ability is different—blue-purple and gold-yellow, two entirely distinct color spectrums!

"No! It's not just the color that changed! The very essence of the ability is completely different!"

As a Seventh-Rank Master, Yang Zhentian immediately sensed something was wrong.

The primal aura of this golden thunder was even stronger than Xu Jingming's original S-rank Purple Thunder Divine Lightning!

"Didn't Vice Principal Ling tell you?"

Xu Jingming, surrounded by dazzling golden Dautian Divine Thunder, was surprised but smiled and explained:

"My ability evolved—from S-rank Purple Thunder Divine Lightning to SS-rank Dautian Divine Thunder."

"Ability evolution?! From S-rank to SS-rank?"

Yang Zhentian's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.

Ability mutation and evolution were already extremely rare.

Even when they occurred, they only happened to D-rank, E-rank, or F-rank psychics.

He had never heard of an S-rank ability evolving into an SS-rank ability!

Yet the golden thunder swirling around Xu Jingming now was utterly unlike what it had been before.

It forced him to accept the truth of it.

"No wonder Vice Principal Ling called me yesterday and said you'd give me a surprise," Yang Zhentian finally realized.

He had assumed the surprise meant Xu Jingming had reached Third Rank.

But he hadn't expected it meant his S-rank ability had evolved into an SS-rank ability!

"An ability evolving twice—from E-rank to S-rank, then S-rank to SS-rank. If I hadn't witnessed it myself, I wouldn't believe it."

Xu Jingming had brought Yang Zhentian too many impossibilities.

So after his shock, Yang Zhentian actually found this not entirely unbelievable.

"Ability evolution is good, but controlling an SS-rank ability is nothing like controlling an S-rank one.

After this, you must train harder in this aspect."

Yang Zhentian, still processing the news, gave serious advice.

To wear the crown, one must bear its weight.

With his ability evolving from S-rank to SS-rank, Xu Jingming will find controlling his ability and learning combat techniques far more difficult than ordinary psychics.

Of course,

with Xu Jingming's terrifying comprehension, learning combat techniques shouldn't be a major issue.

The main challenge remains his control over the ability itself.

"I understand, Master. I've already exchanged for a pass to the Thunder Secret Realm and plan to train there during winter break."

Xu Jingming smiled, "I was just about to ask you what preparations I should make before going."

"The Thunder Secret Realm is indeed a suitable place for our electric ability users to train."

Yang Zhentian nodded slightly, "As for precautions, I'll tell you after verifying your physical condition post-divine blood absorption.

I was too focused on observing your ability and didn't notice your bodily changes.

First, suppress your ability and unleash it again."

You first suppress your ability and try again.

Xu Jingming first suppressed the Dautian Divine Thunder, then unleashed it once more.

This time, after carefully observing for a while, Yang Zhentian continued:

"Jingming, activate your Thunder Extreme State."

"Alright."

Ziziziz~~~~

Amidst the crackling of lightning arcs, Xu Jingming entered his over two-meter-tall enhanced form.

A pair of cool golden dragon eyes glowed faintly golden within the training room.

Mysterious, yet noble…

The overwhelming aura made Yang Zhentian's eyes gleam:

"Excellent! Very excellent!"

"Jingming, your Undying Body foundation has strengthened!"

"Your Undying Body foundation has now reached Eighth-Rank Upper Level!"

"And it's not just Thunder Dragon anymore—it's infused with the bloodline aura of a Beast Emperor-level dragon monster!"

Yang Zhentian's excitement was unmistakable.

For the S-rank body cultivation technique, Thunder Undying Body,

the foundation formed in the first stage is like the most critical cornerstone of a building.

If shaped well, the subsequent strength of the Undying Body and the Thunder Extreme State's amplification will both benefit.

If shaped poorly, the gains will be far less.

More crucially, once the foundation is formed, it cannot be altered.

Even Yang Zhentian, its creator, could not change his own—back then, he had only used a Seventh-Rank Lower-Level thunder monster to shape his foundation.

Even after growing stronger, he could not reshape it.

But Xu Jingming's unique case of absorbing divine blood has shown him a new possibility.

"My Undying Body foundation improved? No wonder I can match the physical strength of a same-rank S-rank Jilan purely through my body."

Xu Jingming suddenly understood.

In fact, this is the loophole of elemental psychics.

As long as they cultivate a body cultivation technique, their physical strength can rival that of enhancement psychics!

Yet the abilities elemental psychics possess, enhancement psychics can never acquire through any technique.

Elemental ability users possess abilities that enhancement ability users can never master through combat techniques.

an elemental psychic like Xu Jingming, whose pure physical strength matches that of an S-rank enhancement psychic, is truly rare.

"I heard from other teachers about your battle with the S-rank student from Jing University. Very good."

"Too bad I wasn't there—I could've observed your body's condition more closely."

"But it's not too late. Rest for a moment; I'll bring you an opponent."

Yang Zhentian had only made a rough assessment of Xu Jingming's physical state.

To fully understand the extent of his physical enhancement after absorbing divine blood, he needed to observe him in actual combat.

But when Yang Zhentian pulled out his phone to call someone,

he suddenly realized a problem—he couldn't find a suitable opponent!

His other three students: Tong Yue, a second-year, was only Second-Rank Upper Level.

Xu Wei, a third-year, was only Third-Rank Lower Level—definitely no match for Xu Jingming.

The only one who could fight him, Liu Ming, a Third-Rank Peak, was still in recovery and couldn't fight at full strength.

Even Liu Ming at his peak might not be able to defeat Xu Jingming…

"Before I realized it, little brother Jingming seems stronger than your other senior classmates on campus."

Yang Zhentian shook his head, then dialed a number after a moment's thought.

Since his students wouldn't do, he'd have to turn to someone from his Weapons College.

More than ten minutes later, a young man entered the villa's training room under the guidance of the butler, Fu Bo.

The young man was tall, wearing a white casual suit.

His chest muscles bulged prominently, his aura fierce—roughly Third-Rank Peak.

Yet before Dean Yang Zhentian, he cowered like a quail, tentatively asking:

"Dean, I haven't broken any rules lately, have I…?"

Yang Zhentian's nickname, "Yang the Hell King," wasn't given lightly.

Students who broke school rules or fell behind in cultivation were assigned special training.

And that training was hellish.

Every student punished by the dean took at least a week to recover afterward.

He himself had been punished—more than once.

Just as he grew uneasy, Yang Zhentian waved his hand:

"Don't worry—it's nothing serious. I just want you to spar with my student Xu Jingming in a pure physical combat training session."

"Pure physical combat training?"

The young man glanced at Xu Jingming, whose aura was only Third-Rank Lower Level, and scratched his head unconsciously:

"Dean… wouldn't this be too much of a bullying toward him?"

"Dean, wouldn't this be too much of a bullying toward him?"