[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-strongest-existence-becomes-teacher":3,"chapter-strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-236":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},1723598,2200,"Chapter 236: Selene’s Growth","strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-236",236,"\u003Cp>Seris and Tedus clashed in the open courtyard near the academy boundary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning crackled across Seris’ gauntlets as she drove a sharp punch forward. Tedus twisted his torso just enough for the strike to skim past his ribs, his body already moving into a counterattack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist, coated in dark corrupted mana, shot toward her jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris leaned back, the blow grazing her cheek as sparks of electricity snapped across her armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They separated for a fraction of a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then collided again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were pure hand-to-hand fighters, their movements sharp and precise. Every step cracked stone beneath their boots as lightning and corrupted mana collided again and again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind them—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene stood before the barrier, her wand moving steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Runes formed one after another in the air, glowing orange as they pressed against the invisible wall. The barrier shimmered with each new rune, reacting to her magic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She didn’t look away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tedus noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While parrying Seris’ strike, he suddenly shouted:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Soldiers!!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His voice echoed across the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dozens of hooded Vassel fighters rushed toward the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jax groaned as he saw them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Man... just how many of these guys are there?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron stepped forward immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lia, stay near the barrier and Selene.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward the approaching enemies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re the one going out of the barrier. If someone slips through us and reaches Selene, stop them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lia nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I understand.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron turned toward the incoming attackers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He and Maera launched themselves forward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron’s spear ignited with blue flames as he crashed into the front line of hooded fighters. Maera followed beside him like a feral storm, her clawed gauntlets ripping into the nearest enemy with brutal force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jax pulled his twin guns from their holsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drevin, you take the rear. I’m going in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drevin nodded once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He drew his bow and began firing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadow arrows streaked through the battlefield, striking enemies who tried to flank Ron and Maera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jax dashed forward next, firing rapid bursts from both pistols. Mana bullets exploded against the attackers, knocking several back and clearing space for Ron to advance deeper into the group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The courtyard turned chaotic again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Steel clashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mana exploded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Flames and wind tore through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the hooded attackers managed to slip through the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sprinted toward Selene, blade raised high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene remained completely focused on the barrier, runes still forming under her wand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The attacker lunged—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Swish.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A streak of green wind flashed past.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The hooded man froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment his body didn’t move.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then it split cleanly in half.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lia lowered her sword slowly, sharp green wind swirling around the blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not happening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped back beside Selene again, eyes scanning the battlefield for any other enemies breaking through.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris and Tedus continued fighting fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tedus spun into a sweeping kick, forcing Seris to block with crossed gauntlets. The impact pushed her backward two steps before she drove forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lightning burst from her fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tedus dodged the strike and slid sideways, corrupted mana rippling across his body like smoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smirked slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Whatever you’re planning... I won’t let it happen.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris didn’t respond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She simply disappeared from his sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next instant—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She flashed forward and drove a lightning-charged punch toward his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tedus twisted aside, barely avoiding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene’s wand moved quickly through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rune after rune formed before her, glowing orange as they pressed against the invisible barrier. The symbols spread outward like cracks of light across glass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her breathing was steady, but sweat had begun to gather on her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Almost there...\" she muttered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind her, the battlefield raged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jax fired another burst of mana bullets into a charging Vassel soldier before shouting toward her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Selene! Any chance we can speed this up?! I’d really appreciate joining the fight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene didn’t even look back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m trying!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not far away, Tedus heard that exchange.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes flickered toward the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That girl is opening it...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But they’re not escaping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only that other girl is standing near it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have a plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His gaze sharpened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then realization struck him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Contact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They’re trying to contact reinforcements.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They are trying to reach the chairman... vice-chairman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Without another word, Tedus suddenly broke away from Seris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot through the air toward Selene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seris reacted instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not happening.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her leg flashed upward and smashed into Tedus’ side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He groaned. \"Ugh—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even while staggering from the impact, he thrust his hand forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sphere of dark corrupted mana condensed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then launched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Straight toward Selene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron, Jax, Maera, and Drevin all saw it at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jax reacted first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planted his feet and raised both pistols.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Spellshooter’s Arsenal: Incinerate!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two blazing red mana pellets shot from his guns. They collided midair and erupted into a massive fireball that rushed toward the corrupted sphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fireball struck it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And was crushed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corrupted mana devoured it like a candle flame.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though its power dropped slightly, the attack continued forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Damn it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lia stepped in next.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Wind Butterfly—Butterfly Slash!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A compressed arc of pink wind shot forward, trailing glowing butterfly shapes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The slash struck the sphere—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corrupted energy pushed through it effortlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maera immediately stepped forward, placing herself directly in front of Selene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her red aura exploded outward as she raised both gauntlets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll hold it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She shouted without looking back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Drevin! Take care of the minions for now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drevin nodded and turned back toward the incoming Vassel soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron moved beside Maera.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blue flames surged around his spear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Inferno Spear—Scorching Coil!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spun the weapon, creating a spiraling vortex of blazing fire to intercept the incoming attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene saw everything happening in front of her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Shit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I won’t finish breaking the barrier before it hits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if they block it... they’ll be thrown into me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If that happens... the runes will collapse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She clenched her jaw.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A memory surfaced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zane’s classroom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The strange exercise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Drawing two completely different shapes at the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was teaching Parallel thinking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he had never finished teaching it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because he had left for Valdoria.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then after returning he disappeared after saving the world .\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I have to pull that off.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She remembered Zane’s voice clearly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Imagine your mind as two rivers flowing side by side.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Both moving forward without disturbing the other.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two rivers...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Separate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But flowing together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something click\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her mind split.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her thoughts ran side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One focused on the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other began forming new runes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tranquil Veil activated on its own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her mind, two thoughts overlapped perfectly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this parallel thinking...?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thank you, Professor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that exact moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The corrupted sphere smashed into Ron and Maera’s defenses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They gritted their teeth as the impact pushed them backward violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ghh—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force launched them straight toward Selene.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They both realized the same thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh no—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were going to crash into her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They slammed into something solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An orange runic shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ron blinked in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maera looked back in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene stood behind them, smiling slightly while her wand continued drawing runes in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Parallel casting,\"she said calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rune Magic — 2nd Circle: Runic Shield.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The final rune struck the barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The invisible wall cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A circular hole opened within it, glowing faint translucent blue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Selene opened her eyes fully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, Lia!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lia didn’t hesitate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She dashed forward immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her body slipped through the opening—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just before she cleared it—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small slash of corrupted mana struck her leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stumbled slightly but forced herself forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tedus stood in the distance, breathing heavily from the earlier clash with Seris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward the opening.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"After her!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three hooded Vassel soldiers immediately rushed through the hole after Lia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the barrier began closing behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>",1325,"2026-06-06T15:36:01.016Z",1,"novelbin.me","654d151a4bad9224bb70d3d9adf5b11aaa2249b35c597513c11e6f65b3c5a858","strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-237","strongest-existence-becomes-teacher-chapter-235",275,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fstrongest-existence-becomes-teacher-cover.jpg"]