Chapter 53: The City Lord's Soul-Searching Question, and a Flawless Answer

Zhou Chu could only helplessly spread his hands.

Before this, he had only told his aunt and his homeroom teacher, Su Chang, about his Soul Profession Quality being God-level.

But none of them believed him, even treating his words as a joke.

He had intended to show his cards, but when he said it, no one was willing to believe him.

Saying it didn't work, and not saying it didn't work either!

This was very frustrating.

Xing Mochuan looked at Zhou Chu with a serious face and couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

God-level Soul Profession?

If that were truly the case, then clearing the Secret Realm Tower would make sense.

But, does a God-level really exist?

Logically speaking, it exists.

However, not in reality, but in the fairy tales and myths that children read.

This high school student in front of him couldn't possibly be unable to distinguish between reality and fairy tales, could he?

To actually dare to claim he is a God-level Soul Profession.

He really takes me for a three-year-old child!

Regarding this, Xing Mochuan felt even more annoyed in his heart.

Facing such a student, he could only educate him in person.

"Student Zhou Chu, let me ask you. Do you know how many S-Grade powerhouses our Shenxia has produced from ancient times to the present?"

Xing Mochuan put on the posture of a strict teacher and asked in a serious tone.

"There are a total of 5,588 S-Grade powerhouses, among which 5,558 are Six-turn powerhouses and 30 are Seven-turn powerhouses."

Regarding such questions, Zhou Chu naturally answered fluently; his cultural subjects were also ranked first, and history was his strong suit.

Of course, this includes those who have passed away and those who are still alive today.

Xing Mochuan nodded and asked again: "Then what about SS-level?"

"There are currently 5 SS-level individuals, who are the five Seven-turn powerhouses: Gold, Silver, Bronze, Iron, and Zinc."

"Oh, right, there should be one more SS-level. Lin Yue'er from the National Defense University recently awakened from an S-Grade Soul Profession to become an SS-level War Priest."

"To be precise, it should be six!"

Zhou Chu's answer could be described as flawless, even incorporating current events.

It was very clear that the Soul Profession System had always been in an upward trend.

However, Xing Mochuan did not intend to let him off and continued to ask: "Then what about the highest SSS-level?"

Zhou Chu held up a finger: "There is only one."

Xing Mochuan nodded.

He had originally thought this high school student was ignorant due to being unlearned and unskilled.

He didn't expect him to answer these few questions without the slightest error, which could be called perfect.

"Since Shenxia has only produced one highest SSS-level from ancient times to the present, then where does your God-level theory come from?"

"Could it be that you don't want to grow up and still want to live in fairy tales?"

Xing Mochuan followed up with another soul-searching question.

Unexpectedly, Zhou Chu countered: "Even SSS-level exists, so why can't there be a God-level? Just because it hasn't appeared before, or hasn't been discovered, do you conclude it doesn't exist?"

Xing Mochuan was slightly stunned by Zhou Chu's counter-question, then frowned and scolded: "Hmph! Sophistry! SSS-level is also a grade classification recognized only after historical verification."

"And you come up with a God-level out of nowhere, with no basis at all!"

"You say you are a God-level Soul Profession, is there anything you can prove it with?"

Zhou Chu had a hot head and wanted to summon his God-level servants, but discovered they were all in hibernation.

So he could only give up on refuting.

Since he couldn't produce evidence to prove it, there was no need for Zhou Chu to argue anything further.

At worst, he would go to the National Soul Profession Research Institute later; only there were there methods to identify Soul Profession Quality.

Seeing Zhou Chu no longer refuting, a flash of brilliance suddenly crossed Xing Mochuan's eyes.

Thinking about it now, someone who could single-handedly clear the entire Secret Realm Tower, even if not the legendary God-level Soul Profession, must definitely be an SSS-level.

It's definitely an SSS-level, no doubt about it!

This is the second SSS-level in Shenxia's history.

To actually appear in his Tianhua City, just thinking about it makes him feel excited.

A Soul Profession newcomer like Zhou Chu will definitely be a target for secret national cultivation in the future, and may even determine the entire future of Shenxia.

"Only one appears every few hundred years; what virtue or ability do I, Xing Mochuan, have to have such a monster dropped into my Tianhua City."

The more Xing Mochuan thought, the more excited he became, and the originally serious expression on his face gradually softened.

Before he was discovered by the state, Xing Mochuan decided he must protect and serve Zhou Chu like a supreme treasure.

Just at this moment, the director of the Soul Profession Office, Liu Lanzhi, arrived at the scene in a hurry with a group of school leaders and Soul Profession Office staff.

When they saw Zhou Chu standing with City Lord Xing Mochuan at this time, everyone's face revealed an expression of surprise.

Under the circumstances of an external force invasion, that this child could still come out of the tower safe and sound was indeed hard to believe.

At this time, the principal of the Second High School, Luo Dachun, walked up a few steps, grabbed Zhou Chu's shoulder, and asked nervously: "Where is Qin Ye? Where is Qin Ye?"

Zhou Chu blinked in confusion and frowned: "How would I know? I'm not even close to him!"

Luo Dachun knew he had been a bit anxious.

In order to cultivate Qin Ye, he had invested too much energy and financial resources.

If Qin Ye were to truly suffer any mishap, then he would be at a massive loss.

Seeing his investment ultimately go down the drain, Luo Dachun felt as if his heart were bleeding at this moment.

"Oh, that's right, City Lord. Since so many people are present, there is a very important situation to inform everyone about."

At this time, Zhou Chu's expression became earnest and serious.

In just two or three short days, Tianhua City alone has been subjected to a Calamity Secret Invasion twice.

This issue no longer concerns just one Tianhua City, but rather the safety of the entire Shenxia.

Many people had already recovered from their previous shock, and their gazes turned one after another toward Zhou Chu.

"Calamity Forces are secretly infiltrating the Dungeon Secret Realm in our city, wanting to turn it into a transit station for their army!"

"Just now, while I was on the top floor of the Secret Realm Tower, I discovered a Calamity Source Seed; at the time, it had already attached itself to the energy core of the Secret Realm Tower."

Zhou Chu slowly looked toward the crowd and said in a serious tone.

Once these words were spoken, the expressions of everyone present were immediately shaken.

It seems the previous alarm was not a false alarm, but that there truly was an external intrusion.

Furthermore, the Calamity Source Seed was attached to the energy core of the Secret Realm Tower, which led to the occurrence of energy leakage.

Xing Mochuan furrowed his brows, realizing the severity of the problem.

That unusual Calamity Aura that had radiated from the Secret Realm Tower earlier was actually caused by a Calamity Invasion.

And what is even more terrifying is that the Calamity Invasion specifically picks the places with the highest difficulty.

In this way, the means of intrusion also became extremely covert, making it almost impossible for people to detect.

If it weren't for Zhou Chu reaching the top floor and discovering this situation, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Since this situation has appeared in Tianhua City, presumably other cities cannot be spared either.

It seems there is a need to invite high-ranking officials from the Exorcism Army over to have a talk.

"What about the Calamity Source Seed?" Xing Mochuan pondered with a grave expression for a moment, then followed up by asking.

Zhou Chu could not help but shake his head and said: "It was teleported to another location by a Calamity Hero guarding it using Void Magic. It is likely no longer inside the Secret Realm Tower."

Hearing the four words "Calamity Hero" spoken from Zhou Chu's mouth, the shock on the faces of everyone present reappeared.