Chapter 50

After entering the private training room, Xu Jingming conducted a series of tests focused on physical strength.

The results revealed that, after acquiring the Thunder Unyielding Body, his physical strength had surged to an almost terrifying level!

His skin's defensive capability rivaled E-class alloy, achieving true invulnerability to blades and bullets.

He attempted to inflict a wound on his skin, only to find it healed completely within mere seconds!

"Such formidable defense and rapid regeneration—no wonder it's an S-class body cultivation technique!"

Xu Jingming's eyes glinted slightly.

With this physique, as long as he didn't do something insanely reckless, he'd face almost no life-threatening danger!

Additionally, he discovered his height had risen from 1.86 meters to 1.89 meters.

His weight had skyrocketed even more dramatically—from 80 kilograms to 120 kilograms!

Yet his appearance hadn't changed much; only his bone density had increased and his muscles had become denser.

"If this body were in my past life, it would definitely count as a mini-superhuman!"

Xu Jingming was extremely satisfied with his current state.

He also felt grateful to have such a good teacher.

Otherwise, he could never have achieved such a massive boost in just a few short days.

"Physical tests complete. I'll head to the library next."

Thanks to the S-level access granted by Metropolis Magical University, all books in the library were free for him to use.

Xu Jingming had long coveted the library's collection at Metropolis Magical University, one of the top institutions.

After leaving the room, he found Liu Wentao in the adjacent training room, and they left the Thunder Martial Hall together.

"Big Brother Ming, did you know? There are tons of posts about you on the school forum."

On the way, Liu Wentao said excitedly, "Also, quite a few people are demanding to challenge you."

Earlier in the training room, besides training,

during his breaks he'd scrolled through his phone and naturally seen the forum posts.

"Challenge me?"

Xu Jingming raised an eyebrow. "The martial atmosphere at Metropolis Magical University is quite strong."

Of course, there was another possibility—that these people wanted to crush him underfoot to build their own reputations.

But Xu Jingming had no interest in such combat invitations.

"Wentao, are you going to the Technique Library?"

At the crossroad, Xu Jingming asked Liu Wentao.

"I went yesterday, so I'm not going today."

"Alright, then go back first."

Xu Jingming nodded, parted ways with Liu Wentao, and headed straight toward the library.

Metropolis Magical University had two libraries.

One was the general library, housing historical and cultural texts.

The other was the Technique Library, containing countless combat techniques and cultivation methods for all types of magical abilities.

Xu Jingming headed to the second library.

As one of the most important facilities at Metropolis Magical University, the Technique Library was built towering and imposing.

It stood like a small mountain, radiating a heavy sense of oppression.

Moreover, the entire Technique Library resembled a mirage, appearing somewhat illusory.

"Rumors say the entire Technique Library is under the control of our school's vice president with a space-type ability—apparently true."

This was a piece of information Xu Jingming had accidentally discovered earlier while querying library details through Eva.

If anything went wrong, the entire Technique Library would detach from this space entirely.

Without the proper means, even a ninth-rank Martial Saint couldn't forcibly seize these precious original manuals.

"Ding—"

After swiping his student ID at the entrance, the sealed doors opened, and Xu Jingming stepped inside.

The first floor of the library was a vast atrium.

Inside the atrium stood only one reception desk.

Xu Jingming approached the desk, preparing to ask how to access combat technique manuals,

when the female teacher behind the desk rose immediately, smiling warmly:

"S-level student Xu Jingming, welcome to the Technique Library. How may I assist you?"

The female teacher had a pleasant face, wore black-rimmed glasses, and looked like a Chinese language teacher from a middle school.

Yet the faint aura she emitted revealed she was at least a fourth-rank Magician.

"You know me?" Xu Jingming was surprised.

Even though he'd just broken a record, was he really that famous?

Even the librarian here knew him.

"Students with S-level access may freely browse all technique manuals—they are special permit holders.

Thus, the moment you swiped your ID at the entrance, I received a notification."

The female teacher smiled pleasantly, her attitude friendly, even reverent.

A fourth-rank Magician showing reverence to a first-rank Magician sounded like a fairy tale.

But to the female teacher herself, it was not unusual.

After all, possessing an S-level permit meant the person had limitless potential.

As long as he doesn't die young, he will at least become a Master-level adept in the future.

Yet she, who had barely reached the fourth-rank adept level, had already exhausted nearly all her potential.

Such a respectful attitude counts as a kind of goodwill gesture.

The former admissions director, Zhang Chaoyang, was the same; this female teacher was no different.

"So that's how it is."

Xu Jingming nodded in understanding, then asked:

"I'd like to review lightning-element adept techniques—what floor do I go to?"

"All techniques below B-rank are in the public reading rooms on the second and third floors."

As for techniques above B-rank, they are too valuable and kept under strict confidentiality."

"You must first select them online in the reading room on the fourth floor before accessing the original scrolls."

The female teacher explained patiently.

"Then I'll go straight to the reading room."

Xu Jingming nodded.

Since he could access higher-rank techniques, he had no intention of learning low-rank ones.

"Alright, access permission has been granted for Reading Room 403 on the fourth floor."

"Just swipe your student ID at the sensor by the door to enter."

After operating the computer for a while, the female teacher said.

Then, Xu Jingming was led by a staff member nearby to take the elevator to the fourth floor.

Like the student dormitories of his past life, the reading rooms on the fourth floor were individual rooms.

But their decor was more refined, exuding a peculiar classical charm.

After ascending to the fourth floor, he didn't walk far before a room marked "403" appeared before him.

"Ding—"

After swiping his student ID at the door's sensor, the door opened immediately.

"The room is equipped with an AI sub-entity named Eva—ask her for anything you need."

"After selecting techniques online, click confirm, and we'll deliver the original scrolls to you."

"Also, since original scrolls for techniques above B-rank are extremely valuable, please handle them with great care while reading."

After repeating the precautions one final time, the staff member turned and left.

Xu Jingming then stepped into the room.

The reading room was not large—only about twenty square meters.

In the center stood a desk and chair; at its center, unmistakably, was the familiar spherical projection of the AI Eva.

"Student Xu Jingming, S-rank. What technique are you seeking?"

Eva spoke up, nodding her head as if human.

"Lightning-element techniques—all above B-rank."

Xu Jingming didn't mince words—he stated his request directly.

"Understood."

The small sphere nodded with human-like expression.

Then, on the nearby holographic display, a dense list of technique names and brief descriptions appeared:

"Ten Thousand Shackles Heavenly Thunder Call (SSS-rank): Using lightning-element adept energy as its core, it creates a thunderstorm domain with a maximum diameter of eighty kilometers."

Note: This technique is restricted to lightning-element adepts of B-rank or higher, and must be at least fifth-rank to learn."

"Lei Shen's Wrath (SS-rank): Summons divine lightning punishment of immense power."

Note: This technique is restricted to lightning-element adepts of B-rank or higher, and must be at least fourth-rank to learn."

"Lei Yuan (SS-rank): Opens a thunder abyss to seal a location with lightning."

Note: This technique is restricted to lightning-element adepts of B-rank or higher, and must be at least fourth-rank to learn."

"......"

"SSS-rank techniques! SS-rank techniques too! No wonder this is a top-tier academy—its collection of technique scrolls is so rich!"

Xu Jingming's eyes gleamed as he read.

Unfortunately, due to their immense power,

the adept energy consumed by releasing even one SSS- or SS-rank technique was terrifying.

Low-rank adepts, even if they drained every last bit of their energy, could not unleash them even once.

Even the relatively less demanding S-rank techniques listed here,

required at least second- or third-rank status and a C-rank or higher adept element to learn.