Chapter 36: You all come up together

When Zhou Zixiu mentioned the water system, Qin Chuan's focus reached an unprecedented level, and the pen in his hand flew as he recorded what was being said.

But upon hearing "Never underestimate the power of water," Qin Chuan inevitably lost himself for a moment.

In Zhou Zixiu's description, the power of water surpassed his imagination.

While keeping the water content at 90%, mixing with other substances to enhance water's inherent power?

Such a whimsical idea was something Qin Chuan had never even imagined.

He couldn't help but hold his breath, and listened even more attentively to Zhou Zixiu's ensuing explanation.

"Unlike the lightning system just mentioned, water is a material." Zhou Zixiu smiled. "It, like the wood, earth, and metal systems to be discussed later, are material attributes."

"There is a formula in physics called the mass-energy equivalence." Zhou Zixiu wrote "E=mc^2" on the blackboard. "Mass contains enormous energy; the energy required to create one kilogram of matter out of nothing is about nine hundred quintillion joules."

"But lifting one kilogram of matter by one meter requires only about ten joules of energy."

"The difference in energy consumption between the two is nine hundred quadrillion times."

"Finally, we briefly introduce common liquids nearby with water content over 90%." Zhou Zixiu flipped the PPT to the next slide, listing them one by one.

"Class is dismissed." Announcing the end of class amid the students' reluctant expressions, Zhou Zixiu walked over to Xiao Pang with a grin and said, "Your study notes."

"We must mention the wonder of supernatural energy." Zhou Zixiu smiled. "According to experimental research, the academicians of the Yanhuang Academy of Science have proposed a supernatural energy hypothesis."

"This means that unless the difference in supernatural value between the two parties is a hundredfold, it is impossible to control blood to kill an opponent."

"Plasma has a water content of 90% to 91%, but it is not blood." Zhou Zixiu paused. "Blood consists of plasma and blood cells, with an overall water content of 83%; at this level, a water-system supernatural's control over it has weakened to less than one percent."

"Even so, the power consumed to create matter out of thin air remains greater than using it directly." Zhou Zixiu paused. "Thus, it is advised that supernatural beings of material attributes normally carry some attribute substance on their person…"

"It is precisely this difference that cancels out the ten‑trillion‑level energy gap, allowing us to both master attribute substances and create them out of thin air."

Qin Chuan's expression moved, and he quickly began taking notes.

He had realized that the supernatural theory class was far more important than he had imagined.

Looking at the students' thoughtful expressions in the classroom, Zhou Zixiu shifted his tone.

When Zhou Zixiu mentioned "urine," Qin Chuan clearly felt that Xiao Pang beside him cast him a look full of resentment.

"For example, a water-system supernatural can carry a bottle of water on their person."

"However, the fact that water-system supernatural value can affect blood is worth studying, and one must also be wary when dealing with water-system supernaturals."

As the dismissal bell rang, Zhou Zixiu happened to finish explaining the last attribute.

In fact, he had also noticed this.

"Next, we will introduce the ice system…"

——

"Ding ling ling~"

Qin Chuan gave a slight nod.

"What needs to be emphasized is this." Zhou Zixiu pointed to the last item listed on the PPT, "Plasma."

"When water is present, controlling it via the Water Master is easy, but if there is no water and one tries to conjure water out of thin air, the rate of exhaustion will be much faster."

"This hypothesis holds that supernatural energy is fully converted only when matter is created out of thin air; in other situations, what we can use is merely an infinitesimal fraction of it."

"This concerns not only the college entrance exam, but also his own strength."

"Professor Zhou…" Xiao Pang handed over his study notes with a bitter expression.

"He never had the habit of taking notes in class, so cramming at the last minute was really difficult for him."

"Fortunately, Zhou Zixiu didn't deliberately make things hard for Xiao Pang, tossing off the line 'Don't chatter in class next time,' then turned to Qin Chuan and asked, 'Your contracted spirit beast is water‑system, right?'"

"Yes." Qin Chuan nodded.

"Do well in the upcoming supernatural combat class."

Having said that, Zhou Zixiu turned and walked out of the classroom with a smile, leaving a bewildered Qin Chuan behind.

"Perform what?"

"The break is only ten minutes; let's hurry to the big playground." Xiao Pang packed up his notebook, pulled Qin Chuan to his feet, and said, "I feel the supernatural combat class is starting late; that Instructor Ji might just cut me down."

"Not likely." Qin Chuan's mouth twitched, but thinking of Ji Huai's performance yesterday also made him a bit apprehensive, so he quickened his pace.

Soon, all the students in the lecture hall arrived at the field for the supernatural combat class.

In the center of the field, a figure sat cross‑legged on the soft grass, eyes closed in meditation.

It was none other than Ji Huai, who had left a deep impression on the entire senior class the moment he appeared yesterday.

At this moment he had changed into a clean training uniform, but the fierce and murderous aura that greeted him remained undiminished.

Before Ji Huai could speak, the students of the four classes, organized by each class's sports committee, formed four columns standing side by side.

Overawed by Ji Huai's presence, even though class hadn't started yet, everyone stood as straight as if they were at military drill.

Not long after, the class bell rang.

Ji Huai suddenly opened his eyes.

The floodlights bathed the night‑time field in brightness like daylight, yet when a sharp gleam flashed from his eyes, it still gave the onlookers a blinding glare they dared not meet directly.

"Those whose names are called, step forward." Without any preamble, Ji Huai spoke in a low voice.

Zhu Yuwei.

Present!

From the front row of Class 1's formation, a beautiful figure quickly stepped out.

Seeing that the first person called was the school belle, the four classes broke into murmurs, but the sound of their chatter vanished the instant Ji Huai's gaze swept over them.

Dong Cun.

Present!

Liu Xinran.

Present!

One male and one female, after their names were called, walked out from the formation of Class 5.

「Qin Chuan。」

「Present! 」 Qin Chuan, who was still observing the first three, was caught off guard; he hurriedly stepped out, and at the same time felt a bit more nervous and curious.

What is the purpose of calling out the four of them?

The next second, Ji Huai gave the answer.

「Among the students of the four classes, your four's physical examination transcendental value exceeds 370。」

Can the physical examination measure transcendental value?

The students of the four formations had varied expressions.

The students of Class 3 all looked unpleasant, after all, none of them had any.

「Report! 」 At that moment, a voice sounded.

It was Zhang Yangwang.

「Teacher Ji, last night my Contract Spirit Beast reached Lv10, and now my transcendental value also exceeds 370! 」 While speaking, Zhang Yangwang revealed a proud expression, feeling the gazes from all around, he felt this was his moment of glory.

「Then you also step out. 」

Ji Huai spoke calmly, but a hint of strangeness furtively flashed in the depths of his eyes.

After Zhang Yangwang stood beside the four, Ji Huai's mouth corner curled up.

「Come up together and fight me. 」

(End of chapter)