"They've actually come too!"
"It seems this time in the secret realm, we'll only be here to make up the numbers."
"Look at the man in red on the far left. He's the second-ranked student from Bingzhu Academy, the top genius of the fourth year, Xiao Qianyuan."
"Beside him is Ye Ling'er, the top genius of the fourth year from the fourth-ranked Life Academy. I didn't expect her to be here too. She's so beautiful."
"Shocking, that man with the icy expression, could he be the top genius of the first academy's fourth year?"
"Shui Qianchou?"
"Yes, that's him!"
Everyone looked over.
Even Lin Yu looked over with curiosity.
He saw a man in black, with his hands behind his back, head slightly raised, his gaze deep, as if looking at something.
Lin Yu felt uncomfortable seeing the man act so ostentatiously.
Lin Fan was also indignant and asked in a low voice, "Brother Xiaosa, do you know that person?"
Bai Xiaosa sighed, "Our human race has ten prestigious schools. These ten schools are where our elites reside. You should be quite familiar with the first nine academies, but the first academy is very mysterious."
"It's because this academy has very few people. Each year, they recruit at most a hundred students, and these hundred students must have at least SS-rank talent."
"Are there any SSS-rank talents?" Lin Fan asked.
Having been out for so long, he hadn't seen an SSS-rank talent yet. Even the Sword God only had SS-rank talent, which made him very curious.
Bai Xiaosa shook his head, "It's said that SSS-rank talent is exclusive to deities. Mortals cannot touch it. Rumor has it that as long as one breaks through to the deity level, their talent will automatically transform into SSS-rank. So, of course, there are none."
"SSS-rank is not attainable by mortals. Perhaps only the children of gods can break this rule."
Children of gods?
Another new term.
Lin Yu was also slightly surprised.
He had been studying diligently in the library, but he never expected there to be so much information he didn't know.
It seemed he still had to continue learning.
"What are children of gods? Offspring of deities?"
"That's right. Specifically, they are the offspring of god-level powerhouses above the ninth tier. Children of gods, relying on divine bloodlines, have a certain chance to naturally awaken SSS-rank talent."
"That's not right. Only humans can awaken talent."
"Children of gods and humans can also use divine altars."
Lin Yu's heart churned, and he vaguely grasped some secrets.
He looked around and saw not only a group of outstanding human geniuses but also some surprisingly tall figures on the side of the異獸 (yì shòu - exotic beasts).
This trip to the secret realm would be very lively.
Lin Yu clenched his fists, planning to be even more cautious after entering the secret realm.
He would try to have many escape routes and scatter his clones to gather all sorts of intelligence, nipping crises in the bud.
Lin Fan exclaimed, "Do we humans have children of gods? Could that person be a child of god?"
Bai Xiaosa shook his head, "He's not a child of god, but he has some connection with them."
"Do you know why the first academy is called the Divine Descendant Academy?"
Lin Yu also listened intently. This academy was very mysterious. He had tried to investigate it before but found nothing.
Moreover, the number of students recruited each year was not large, at most a hundred.
However, it was impossible for ordinary people to enter the Divine Descendant Academy.
Because, according to legend, the students of their academy were all recruited from prominent families, meaning they were internal recruits, and outsiders had very limited information.
"Are their students all descendants of gods?" Lin Fan exclaimed.
Bai Xiaosa nodded, "Yes!"
"Aren't gods our enemies?"
"They are enemies now, but they weren't before. In that chaotic era back then, quite a few major powers believed in deities. Children of gods also appeared in that era, but there are no true children of gods now."
"Where did they go?"
"I don't know!"
Lin Yu was lost in thought. At this moment, with the sound of a bell, everyone's attention was drawn forward.
Fuyao Zi, holding a compass, descended slowly from the sky. Opposite him, a giant dragon-like beast, covered in flames, also descended.
One person and one beast looked at each other.
Simultaneously, they shouted, "Open!"
Rumble!!!
The gate of the secret realm slowly opened, and a silver-white spatial passage appeared before everyone.
From here, they could vaguely see a glimpse of the other side.
The person and the beast slowly retreated to their respective groups, looking at each other warily.
Fuyao Zi said, "There are no lack of geniuses among you. If you choose to venture into the secret realm, your fate is your own. Go ahead!"
Everyone bowed, showing respect.
Then, Fuyao Zi cleared the way for them to enter.
Lin Yu and the other two followed the crowd towards the spatial passage.
Suddenly, he felt a hostile gaze directed at him.
He turned back and saw Xiao Qianyuan from the second academy, Bingzhu Academy.
This man was dressed in red, wielding a blood-red greatsword, his face pale and bloodless, but his eyes flashed with a dangerous light.
He directly ignored Xiao Qianyuan and continued forward.
Xiao Qianyuan let out a cold sneer.
At this moment, Ye Ling'er asked curiously, "Brother Xiao, what's wrong?"
Xiao Qianyuan smiled, "I've encountered an interesting person."
"That internet celebrity Lin Yu?"
"Junior Sister Ling'er is right, it is indeed him."
"This person has caused quite a stir. He's even being referred to by netizens as the number one person of the younger generation."
"He deserves it? He's just an internet celebrity who's built up by hype and popularity."
"Brother Xiao, there's no smoke without fire. He must have some real skill."
"Hahaha, Junior Sister, just watch. A paper tiger is just a paper tiger. If he can take three of my blows, I'll consider him somewhat capable!"
"Brother Xiao, our opponents are the exotic beasts. Let's not fight amongst ourselves, okay?" Ye Ling'er said innocently, trying to persuade him.
Her demeanor seemed as if she was trying to persuade him for the sake of the human race.
However, Xiao Qianyuan sneered, "It seems you don't believe me. I will use action to make you believe in my strength."
With that, he stepped into the spatial passage.
Inside the spatial passage, Ye Ling'er glanced in Lin Yu's direction and chuckled lightly.
Lin Yu felt a chill run down his neck, a nauseating feeling, and he quickly looked around, but found nothing.
Never mind, it must have been a misperception.
Passing through the spatial passage, the scene suddenly opened up.
"Roar!"
Suddenly, a deafening roar shook the heavens and earth.
Immediately after, a gout of scorching flame was spat down from the sky.
"Holy crap, that's the seventh-tier fierce beast! Everyone run!"
"Damn it, I forgot about this beast. Run!"
"Quick, go! This beast isn't an ordinary seventh-tier one, but luckily it's already injured. Let's get out of here."
"Go!"