Chapter 851: Confirming Ability Rank! The Shocking Blood Sword!

"Blood qi surges like a pump, spiritual force vast as an ocean—excellent, among seventh-rank masters, you are among the very top."

When Zhou Yuanwu's cold voice rang out.

Xu Jingming finally broke free from his previous state, snapping back to awareness, gasping for breath, his back soaked in sweat.

"Xu Jingming is truly unique, with an extremely high future ceiling."

Blood Sword replied with a smile, "I'll take him to test his ability soon. Once confirmed,"

"he will be the only SSS-grade awakened ability user currently in Great Xia—and the most aggressive Lightning-type yet!"

"No need to go elsewhere. Right here."

Zhou Yuanwu turned his deep, starlike eyes toward him: "Xu Jingming, unleash your Lightning ability to its full power."

"Yes!"

Xu Jingming, having recovered, exhaled deeply.

Without hesitation, he activated his ability.

Crackling—

A deafening thunder roared as jets of pitch-black lightning flickered and danced across his body.

This lightning resembled a black hole, swallowing all light while radiating a deadly, perilous aura!

"Is this Xu Jingming's transformed Lightning ability?"

Even Blood Sword, seeing this lightning for the first time, was startled.

Though stronger than Xu Jingming, he felt an essential, overwhelming suppression emanating from this lightning!

Meanwhile, Zhou Yuanwu's eyes had turned a deep amber.

After observing carefully for over ten seconds, his pupils returned to normal, and he spoke:

"No need to confirm—this is SSS-grade ability, and a Lightning-type SSS-grade never recorded in any prior civilization."

As an apex being, Zhou Yuanwu's memory rivaled that of top-tier AIs.

Every ability ever documented on Blue Planet resided in his mind.

Yet none matched Xu Jingming's pitch-black lightning.

"Truly SSS-grade?"

Though mentally prepared, Blood Sword still couldn't suppress his shock upon confirmation.

For over two hundred years since the emergence of Yuan Energy, only two SSS-grade awakened users had ever appeared!

One was a Qianghua -type SSS-grade, the other an elemental Fire-type SSS-grade—both overseas.

Both perished in the early wars between humans and ferocious beasts.

In the past fifty to sixty years, not a single SSS-grade has emerged!

Yet this rare SSS-grade had arisen in Great Xia!

"Xu Jingming, does this new SSS-grade ability have a name?" Zhou Yuanwu asked Xu Jingming.

"Chaos Divine Thunder," Xu Jingming replied after retracting the lightning.

"All things under heaven originate from chaos—your naming is fitting."

Zhou Yuanwu gave a slight nod.

At this moment, Blood Sword spoke with solemn expression:

"Since it's confirmed as SSS-grade, what do we do next? Should we conceal this news?"

"As long as Xu Jingming continues to fight, this news cannot be hidden."

Zhou Yuanwu shook his head. "We need neither promote nor conceal it. Let it unfold naturally."

"Understood," Blood Sword nodded slightly.

"Pity it's not a Qianghua -type SSS-grade—otherwise I could guide you."

Zhou Yuanwu looked again at Xu Jingming. "Technically, your best teacher should be Su Tianrui, former head of Thunder Martial Hall."

He is a ninth-rank peak Law Saint, with a Lightning-type S-grade ability as well.

But he vanished five years ago and has not been heard from since.

For Lightning ability application, you must study alone."

"Yet given your talent, this shouldn't be difficult. I look forward to the day you reach my level."

Though Zhou Yuanwu's tone was calm, it carried a peculiar magnetism that stirred Xu Jingming's blood.

"Just a few words can sway my emotions—how immense is Zhou General Chairman's spiritual force?"

Xu Jingming was stunned.

This was the pinnacle spiritual ability users dreamed of—but for Zhou Yuanwu, a Qianghua -type apex being, it seemed effortless.

That surge of Rexue remained long after Blood Sword led him out.

"S-grade—Zhou Yuanwu is incredibly strong!"

Even in our Second Civilization Era, he ranks among the strongest apex beings!"

I didn't dare engage him in spiritual communication earlier—feared he'd notice."

Leaving the training room, on the way back to the hall, Eva's voice finally echoed in his mind.

Blood Sword smiled and asked, "First time meeting the General Chairman—how did it feel?"

"Strong. So strong it's suffocating. I felt utterly powerless before him, like an ant."

Xu Jingming replied without hesitation.

At the same time, deeper anticipation stirred within him.

Apex being!

With the System, he would reach this level someday.

"Hmm?"

Sensing Xu Jingming's shifting emotions, Blood Sword raised an eyebrow, silently impressed.

No wonder he's Great Xia's top prodigy—his mindset alone surpasses ordinary ability users.

Even eighth-rank Grand Masters, or ninth-rank Martial Saints,

upon first meeting the General Chairman, feel insignificance, convinced they'll never reach such a height.

But Xu Jingming was different—he burned with determination.

"By the way, Great Xia's Resource Vault is here at Xia Meng Headquarters."

You have ten million contribution points—exchange your resources here before leaving.

Saves time later transporting them over."

Blood Sword reminded him. "Also, when you return to Thunder Martial Hall, let me know—I'll escort you."

Anyone familiar with Blood Sword would be shocked by this remark.

He always traveled alone, rarely showing such kindness to others.

"No need to trouble Blood Sword Lord."

Xu Jingming smiled. "I'm about to exchange for a Black Obsidian-class fighter jet from the Resource Vault."

"Fair enough—you're flush with cash now."

Blood Sword chuckled. "I'll leave you to it. I'm off to meet up with them."

"Farewell, Blood Sword Lord."

After parting with Blood Sword, Xu Jingming returned to the hall and found Ling Shuang.

"Teacher Ling, let's go—first, exchange our resources."

Xu Jingming smiled.

Ten million contribution points were more than enough to pick out several good items from the Resource Vault.