Deep Blue City, inside a villa.

Li Shutong is instructing Xia Youwei and Li Lingzhen in their training.

The two of them are sweating profusely, not daring to slack off in the slightest.

Their strength is improving quickly, both have reached Tier Four Peak, and seem on the verge of breaking through to Tier Five!

"We're progressing so fast, Ah Zhan won't surpass us, will he?"

"Surpassing him would be even better, that way, at night he won't be able to fight back, and can only let us have our way!" Li Lingzhen's words made Xia Youwei's eyes light up.

After so much time and influence, Xia Youwei has transformed from an innocent and naive university student into a qualified Old Priestess.

A mischievous grin appeared on her face, eagerly anticipating Han Zhan's shocked expression when he emerges from the Bodhi Treasure Tree to find their cultivation realm surpassing his.

"When the time comes, I want to be the one on top!" Xia Youwei clenched her fist, as though this thought had given her some special motivation.

"What are you two chatting about? You can't slack off during training!" Li Shutong's voice rang out, and the two immediately fell silent, obediently standing straight and continuing their training.

At that moment, Li Shutong suddenly seemed to sense something, looked up into the distance, as if sensing something there.

His face turned extremely grim, immediately pulling out a communication device to make a call.

Ring, ring, ring…

No one answered the phone on the other end.

Li Shutong frowned tightly, murmuring to himself, "A storm is coming."

...

Deep Blue City, Qingteng Academy.

Today, Chen Guangpu is leading students on a one-day beach trip.

Behind him is a group of young people, chatting and laughing, following the main group to the beach in Deep Blue City.

"After the new year, we can take the awakening examination and graduate next year!"

"Yeah, I wonder what kind of talent I will awaken next year, and what kind of contracted spirit I will form a bond with."

"I must awaken an SSS-level talent and become a great hero like Senior Han Zhan!"

"Hmph, you wish. Senior Han Zhan is the pride of Qingteng Academy!"

"If we're talking about pride, it should be Principal Chen Guangpu. He was the one who led all the students of our academy, betting everything on supporting Senior Han Zhan. Now he can finally hold his head high!"

Listening to the young students discussing behind him, Chen Guangpu, walking at the front of the group, felt somewhat proud.

Middle-aged, his sparse hair fluttered in the wind, reflecting the inner joy and satisfaction of its owner.

"That little brat Han Zhan, he hasn't visited Qingteng Academy to see me, the principal, recently. If he showed up more often, it would help with the academy's recruitment efforts."

"How many students will come to join Qingteng Academy next year, inspired by his reputation? Just thinking about it makes me happy."

Chen Guangpu's mind was wandering, soon thinking of his dear departed partner who had lost their life on the battlefield, a comforting smile appearing on his face.

Suddenly, his smile vanished.

Chen Guangpu looked out at the ocean with vigilance, where the previously glimmering surface had suddenly revealed something strange.

It was a horn.

The next second, the full picture of this horn came into Chen Guangpu's view.

An enormous, sinister insect from the Insect Race, much larger than a small house, appeared on the sea's surface.

It moved steadily, its every step causing tremors as it approached the shoreline.

"All Qingteng Academy students, retreat to Deep Blue City!" Chen Guangpu, experienced in dealing with the Insect Race, had seen such a situation before.

He did not panic, maintaining a serious demeanor as he organized the other students of Qingteng Academy to retreat in an orderly manner.

But just as he finished speaking, countless horns emerged one after another all over the sea's surface.

One, two, three, countless numbers!

Countless insect creatures filled the entire sea surface, turning the water pitch black, making one's scalp tingle.

Chen Guangpu's heart sank.

The Insect Race is invading, was the first thought that flashed through his mind.

How did they cross the sea? It's impossible!

Before Chen Guangpu could fully comprehend, a gigantic wave rose from the sea, crashing towards the shoreline.

The panicked Qingteng Academy students were about to be swept up and pulled into the sea by the monstrous wave.

Just then, a light green transparent barrier appeared in front of them, enveloping everyone and blocking the massive wave's impact.

"Hmph." Chen Guangpu let out a muffled groan, pressing his lips together tightly to prevent blood from trickling from the corner of his mouth.

Though old, he was still a Spirit Contract Master. "What are you standing there for? Run! Whoever runs the fastest, open the communication device and contact the City Guardian Organization to report the situation here!"

"Principal Chen, what about you?"

"I can hold out, now go, before they all come ashore, leave here."

As Chen Guangpu spoke, he expanded the light shield to its maximum size, blocking wave after wave of the ocean's assault.

Usually unnoticed, even sweating just to walk, yet exploding with Tier Five strength at this moment!

No, at this rate, the animosity remains focused on these kids, I must divert their attention. The highest power level of these insect creatures is merely Tier Three; even if their numbers are vast, they're not unbeatable. If we can hold out a bit longer, once the City Guardian Organization reacts, they'll handle the crisis.

With this thought, Chen Guangpu sighed softly. "Ah, there's no choice, I must trouble you once again, my dear."

As he spoke, both hands glowed green, the light growing thicker as he patted the top of his head.

A small four-leaf clover sprouted from his head.

Perhaps it was an illusion, but when the four-leaf clover appeared on Chen Guangpu's head, the entire sea surface seemed to pause for a moment.

Then, Chen Guangpu began running in the opposite direction, stepping onto the turbulent waves, rushing further into the ocean.

Roar, roar, roar!

Everywhere Chen Guangpu went, all the insect creatures were drawn to him, their hostility locked firmly onto him.

The four-leaf clover on his head was swaying slightly.

Those insect creatures, previously heading towards the shoreline, gradually shifted their path, starting to chase after Chen Guangpu.

"Principal is mighty!" "Principal Chen is awesome!"

Students who turned back to see this shouted loudly, cheering for their principal.

Chen Guangpu single-handedly attracted the insects' attention, buying precious escape time for the students.

"When I succeed in awakening next year, I'm going to join the battle zones and become a Combat Spirit Contract Master to protect humanity!" the young people vowed silently in their hearts.

The next second they saw.

Racing across the sea's surface, Chen Guangpu was suddenly swallowed up by a giant abyssal mouth emerging from the water, disappearing without even a chance to wave goodbye.

On the other side.

The sky grew dark and oppressive, with densely packed blades falling from above, turning the young people who had just pledged their vows into riddled silhouettes.

Blood stained the entire beach red.

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