[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-strongest-existence-becomes-teacher":3,"chapter-strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-166":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Strongest Existence Becomes Teacher",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1723428,2200,"Chapter 166: The Weird Morning","strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-166",166,"\u003Cp>The sky above Astralis Arcanum glowed a soft orange-red, the twin suns beginning to rise like molten pearls above the horizon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their light slipped through the curtains of the student residence, painting stripes of warmth across the wooden floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside one of the rooms...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron jolted awake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hah... hah...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath came sharp, chest rising and falling as if he had just escaped a nightmare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ran a hand through his cream-white hair, eyes darting around the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quiet morning air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Was... that a dream...?\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange sensation pulsed inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three presences.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two farther, but felt clearly, like faint lights in the back of his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—I couldn’t sense this far before...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A voice answered casually:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You finally woke up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s body stiffened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot upright—alert, defensive—searching for the source.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there, sitting calmly atop his desk...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A chibi-sized gentleman stood with perfect posture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light-yellow hair neatly combed back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bright lime-green eyes behind a shining silver monocle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tiny black coat with silver buttons, a polished white vest and cravat, a silver ring shimmering on one finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A miniature top hat tilted slightly to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in his hand—a silver-tipped cane almost as tall as he was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...You’re—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small gentleman lifted his chin proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am William.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t tell me you forgot already?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron let out a long sigh and collapsed back onto his pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So... it wasn’t a dream after all...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No,\" William replied flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It wasn’t.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron rubbed his temples.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then the presence I’m sensing... does that mean... those are the other three?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William tapped his cane on the desk—tok tok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s Lia, Jax, and Selene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Obviously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why are you so slow at understanding things?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s eyebrow twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, I’m sorry these kinds of things don’t happen to me every day,\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William crossed his arms, expression saying ’excuses, excuses’, but he didn’t comment further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron exhaled slowly, trying to steady his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But memories rushed in—sharp, vivid, undeniable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After defeating Maera’s team...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battlefield had dissolved into white.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The world shimmered, folded, and pulled them back into that vast blank space where everything felt both real and unreal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A glowing light bloomed at the center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron remembered shielding his eyes as the radiance intensified, swirling like liquid starlight. From the swirling core emerged four long hexagonal crystals, each with a faint yellow-green tint, each holding a red pearl engraved at its center, glowing like a heartbeat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four crystals revolved around each other...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>then separated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One floated toward him, another toward Lia, the next to Selene, the last to Jax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He remembered feeling a pulse—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a warm thrum against his chest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>as the crystal sank into him like light entering water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tiny figure stepped out from that same glow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Top hat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Monocle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silver cane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Refined gentleman aura in a chibi body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I am William, the Manager.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spirit of the Synchronis System.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron rubbed his forehead, pulling himself back to the present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So everything I saw really happened...\" he muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William leaned on his cane with a smug tilt of his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you already. None of that was a dream.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron sat up slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine... fine... anyway—tell me about that status thingy? That window thing? Whatever it was supposed to be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William’s lips curled into a sly grin, monocle gleaming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I thought you were never going to ask.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tapped his cane twice on the desk—tok tok—as if preparing a grand lecture.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Very well,\" he said proudly, eyes sparkling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me show you how the Synchronis System truly works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron tensed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the beginning of something big—he could feel it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William raised one tiny hand toward Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ready?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Say the word: Status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron gulped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft ding echoed in the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A blue translucent screen materialized in front of Ron—letters glowing crisp white across its surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron flinched back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"W–what the—?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cautiously reached out and poked it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand passed straight through the floating window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A shiver ran down his spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It feels so weird...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William sighed loudly, tapping his little cane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop poking it like a caveman. Read it. That’s your status.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron cleared his throat awkwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right... sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He finally focused on the glowing window.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The text sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And his eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[ STATUS WINDOW ]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Name: Ron Volkov\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Race: Human\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Title: None\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rank: D–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Attributes\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Strength: 109\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Agility: 91\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Endurance: 100\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Intelligence: 71\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Willpower: 88\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Perception: 59\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Luck: 15\u002F100\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana Rank: D–\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana Capacity: 1660\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Body Rank: D+\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Elements:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Fire (Extreme)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• ???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Techniques:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Inferno Spear — Spear Technique (Exotic Grade) — Mastery 45%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Flaming Steps — Movement Technique (Rare Grade) — Mastery 60%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Iron Pulse — Special Technique (???) — Mastery 2%\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Skills:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Daily Life Skills\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Survival Skills (Low)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Mana Sense (Low)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Overheat Mode (Mastery 10%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>• Basic Mana Control (Mastery 50%)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blessing: Blessing of Extreme Fire\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>---\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron swallowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All of it—his strength, his weaknesses, even his techniques—were laid bare in perfect numbers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"These... these are my attributes? In numeric form...?\" he whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William gave a smug little grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pretty cool, right?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s face darkened immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s terrifying. If someone sees this, they’ll know my entire combat style! My weaknesses! My techniques!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William waved one chibi hand dismissively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No one but you can see it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Well... you and the other three members of your team. That’s how Synchronis works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron eased slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Alright. Good.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then his eyes narrowed at something specific.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Oi. What is that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed at the screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the \"???\" next to his Elements, and the \"???\" beside Iron Pulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why does those have question marks? What does it mean?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William’s monocle gleamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tiny smirk tugged at his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William floated lazily into the air, tapping his cane against his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright, first—let’s talk about the ??? in your element section.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron leaned forward, tense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William pointed the cane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That symbol simply means you have a hidden element.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One that hasn’t awakened... or one you currently can’t use.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s eyes widened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I—I have a hidden element...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William glared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. Stop acting shocked every two minutes. It’s exhausting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron coughed and looked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Sorry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William continued, clearing his throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, the second set of ???—the one beside Iron Pulse—that one is a bit different.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron listened carefully this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"As you know, techniques are divided into grades—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Six grades,\" Ron interrupted, counting on his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Common, Uncommon, Fine, Rare, Exotic, and Legendary—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William slowly placed his palm over his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cut.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron flinched upright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"S-sorry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William huffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You people know nothing about the world. Your knowledge is basic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The actual system has eight grades.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eight...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William raised two fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After Legendary, there are—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mythic Grade\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>and\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Divine Grade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s heart nearly stopped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mythic... and Divine...? That’s—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mythic techniques are extremely rare,\" William said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most kingdoms don’t even own one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Divine Grade...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s the domain of higher beings. Gods. Spirits. Outsiders.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron swallowed hard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What about Iron Pulse then? Is it Mythic grade?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William’s monocle glinted sharply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If the system shows ???, then it means the technique is—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron held his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"—above Divine Grade.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron felt his world freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Above... Divine...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stared down at his trembling hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Iron Pulse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A technique professor Zane taught them casually in class...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>was above Divine...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What... what did Professor Zane teach us...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His chest tightened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And even bigger question...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>who exactly is Professor Zane...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>to be able to teach something like that...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William’s eyes softened just a fraction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s something you’ll have to learn in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But one thing is certain—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed his cane at Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your teacher is not someone normal.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William tapped his cane lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now then—let me tell you about one of the true specialties of this system—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wait.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron raised a hand. \"What about this Blessing of Extreme Fire? And... this Overheat Mode? I don’t remember having anything like that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then slowly turned his tiny head toward Ron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You ask so many questions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron shrank a little.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William sighed and continued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine. Listen carefully. The Blessing is something granted to a weaker being—like you—by a stronger being.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron frowned. \"...Weaker being...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes. You.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William didn’t blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your blessing is connected to fire. That’s why your flames are so intense. And as for Overheat Mode...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed his cane at Ron’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That blue flame you use? The one that burns hotter the more desperate you get?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s Overheat Mode. The system simply assigned a name for easy reference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron blinked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh. So that’s what it was.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Are you happy now?\" William asked flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron looked away, scratching his cheek.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Yeah. Kind of.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William rolled his eyes and lifted his cane again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good. Now—back to the System’s specialties. First, the Sync M—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knock. Knock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both of them froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William let out a long, suffering sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Right when I start explaining something actually important...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron didn’t even need to guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could feel it through that strange connection pulsing inside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s Jax,\" he muttered. \"I can sense him... almost like he’s standing right next to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William nodded with the exhaustion of someone dealing with children.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Obviously. You four are connected by the Synchronis System.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Expect... interruptions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron stood from the bed, rubbing his neck as he walked toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah, yeah... I’m coming.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And there stood Jax Harl, messy hair, half-awake, one eye barely open, holding a piece of toast in his mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He lifted the toast like it was a greeting flag.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Bro...you know I just find out that I am half demon .\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron stared blankly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>William facepalmed.\u003C\u002Fp>",1643,"2026-06-06T15:36:01.016Z",1,"novelbin.me","8a919e6504795f29a3b1d88423cdc1cde4a30634cbc0c38297c1881912e0c593","strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-167","strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-165",275,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstrongest-existence-becomes-teacher-cover.jpg"]