Chapter 250: Huh? That Was Just Warm-up?

Anyway, once the national university league begins, Xu Jingming's SS-class ability will be exposed.

So Yang Zhentian didn't hide it—he announced the news directly.

For Kong Shi and others, this was like throwing a massive boulder into a calm lake, instantly sparking a huge uproar!

"SS-class ability? No wonder he's so fierce!"

"I was already wondering why Captain's thunder changed from blue-purple to gold-yellow—now I know why."

"By the way, how exactly does an S-class ability evolve into an SS-class ability?"

"......"

A series of glances—some shocked, some puzzled—turned toward Xu Jingming.

Of course,

most were curious.

After all, ability evolution is a rare event, and usually only occurs among F-class or E-class awakened individuals.

These low-tier ability users advancing from F-class to B-class don't make much difference.

But Xu Jingming is different—he evolved from S-class to SS-class!

Before this, none of them had ever heard of such a case!

Facing all those stares, Xu Jingming remained calm and said nothing.

He couldn't tell them he had a system that could one-click upgrade his ability.

Even if he did, they'd likely not believe him.

"You don't need to know how abilities evolve—just know that Xu Jingming has an SS-class ability."

Ahead, Yang Zhentian cut off the chatter and waved his hand.

Instantly, armor and weapons of various colors and styles surrounded everyone.

"To ensure fairness, in the national university league,

each participant's armor grade must not exceed A-class, and their weapon grade must not exceed S-class.

These are all A-class armor and S-class weapons—choose any model you like.

If you find them uncomfortable, just input the data of your usual weapon before the next training session."

The importance of armor and weapons to ability users goes without saying; at the same grade level,

an ability user wearing SSS-class armor holds a crushing advantage over one wearing S-class armor!

For fairness, the national university league established this rule.

Of course,

it's also to accommodate other ability universities.

After all, Mo University, Jing University, and Jin University—these three elite schools with deep foundations—

can easily provide their students with custom SSS-class armor and weapons.

But for other less endowed universities, just assembling a full set of A-class armor is already impressive.

"Understood." Xu Jingming and Kong Shi and the others nodded and began selecting their weapons.

In the end, Xu Jingming chose a common armor model.

For his weapon, he selected an S-class spear similar to the Black Radiance Spear.

"Next training session, I'll input the data for my Flowing Cloud Golden Blade Spear."

Xu Jingming thought silently.

That way, he could practice the strange technique of Flowing Cloud Golden Blade, where the weight suddenly increases.

"Before we begin coordinated training, everyone must demonstrate the abilities and combat techniques they've mastered.

Jingming, as captain, you go first."

After everyone had donned their gear, Yang Zhentian turned his gaze to Xu Jingming.

"Do I need to show all my attack methods?" Xu Jingming blinked.

"Yes."

Yang Zhentian nodded. "This helps your teammates understand you fully and makes it easier for me to devise tactics."

As dean of the Weaponry Academy and a seventh-rank master, Yang Zhentian knew almost every detail of his students' strengths.

But Xu Jingming was an exception.

Every time he met Xu Jingming, Yang Zhentian found his power had surged significantly since last time.

He simply couldn't accurately gauge his strength.

For instance, now—he knew Xu Jingming had a fifth-rank combat power, but had no idea what his actual offensive techniques were.

This demonstration would not only give Kong Shi and the others a general sense of his power,

but also let Yang Zhentian see just how strong his student truly was now.

"Understood."

Xu Jingming nodded, gripped the Black Radiance Spear, and stepped forward.

"I'm proficient in several attack methods—spear techniques, fist arts, and ranged spell-based combat skills.

I'll demonstrate them all for you now."

As he spoke, a deafening thunder cracked, and the brilliant SS-class ability—Heavenly Divine Thunder—swirled around Xu Jingming.

The virtual space's simulation was indeed highly accurate.

It perfectly replicated the extremely rare Thunder-type SS-class ability.

Fierce! Sacred! And Dangerous!

That was the first impression—the constantly flickering golden lightning arcs made even observers feel a faint unease.

"This is an SS-class ability? Truly terrifying!"

"Beautiful thunder—famous and dangerous."

"From the videos, we already sensed its uniqueness—now seeing it in person, it's even more extraordinary."

"......"

Xu Jingming only rose to prominence during last semester's final exams, during the Tianming Sect mission, catching the attention of senior teachers like Yao Fang.

But they'd only seen his ability and combat style through promotional videos on the school's website.

And because Vice Principal Ling Shuang had deliberately removed some attack methods,

they'd only known his ability looked flashy—without truly feeling its power.

Now, seeing it firsthand, they realized his ability was far stronger than they'd imagined!

"No wonder Vice Principal Ling had already picked him as a league participant from the start.

This power level is beyond what ordinary ability users can achieve."

Watching the towering figure wreathed in lightning, Kong Shi in the crowd couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

Even if Xu Jingming hadn't taken first place on the combat power leaderboard this morning,

just this simple display of his ability alone would have won over everyone—including him!

Such was the allure of an SS-class ability!

It came from a higher-quality energy form—its extraordinary nature obvious at a glance.

At that moment, Xu Jingming on the open ground ahead began his demonstration.

The demonstration was essentially the same as his regular training.

Since everyone here was on his side, Xu Jingming had no intention of holding back.

As lightning flashed, he effortlessly wielded his master-level spear technique, along with various A-class combat skills like Thunder Prison, Thunder Spear, and Chain Lightning Spear.

Unlike ordinary ability users, years of fighting beasts in the wilderness had forged Xu Jingming's sharp, aggressive combat style.

Everyone present was an expert—they all recognized this immediately.

Even Kong Shi and Yao Fang mentally placed themselves in Xu Jingming's place as opponents, simulating battles in their minds.

The result? They found they had zero chance of winning against such a brutal fighting style.

"No wonder he's captain! So strong!"

"Feels like we've already won the league!"

"I wonder how much my support ability can boost the captain."

"......"

As an enemy, Xu Jingming was a terrifying opponent.

But as a teammate—and especially as the captain who would lead them in the national university league—

Xu Jingming's performance gave them immense security.

Even Tao Guan and a few others had already locked in the league championship.

At that moment, after finishing his series of combat techniques and spear forms, Xu Jingming stood firm, spear in hand, and said in a deep voice:

"That set of spear techniques and combat skills was just warm-up. Now, I'll demonstrate all the S-class combat techniques I've mastered."

His steady, powerful voice echoed across the vast space. Yang Zhentian's face showed anticipation.

Kong Shi and the others exchanged glances, each seeing confusion and disbelief on the others' faces.

Huh? That was just warm-up?