Chapter 1: Chapter 1: The First Slash Upon Coming Ashore
"Gu Lin, C-grade Horse-Slaying Blade, trait: Sharpness."
On the training ground, a Horse-Slaying Blade with an imposing aura transformed back into a decent-looking girl with a single ponytail. She excitedly waved at her best friend and stepped off the Awakening Platform.
Han Zhan, watching this scene, remained silent.
Yes, he had transmigrated.
Before transmigration, Han Zhan had been pulling an all-nighter grinding the "Universal Insect Disaster" dungeon in a game. But after one sleep, he opened his eyes to find himself here.
This world was completely different from the Blue Planet he once lived on.
A hundred years ago, a giant meteor crashed down. No one expected it to mark the beginning of a disaster.
The meteor contained countless insect eggs, which quickly hatched into insect races that rapidly overtook the living environments originally belonging to humanity.
Even with the most advanced modern weaponry, humans couldn't kill the overwhelming swarms of insects and were forced into a desperate situation.
Fortunately, at this time, a human powerhouse stepped forward and created a special spirit contract technique. This turned the tide and safeguarded the last bit of pure land for humanity.
The spirit contract technique allowed women to awaken various contract spirit forms after reaching adulthood, while men became spirit contract masters and awakened various spirit contract talents, complementing each other.
Today was the annual Awakening Ceremony.
"Next, Xiao Mei."
A sweet-looking girl with a pure style walked up and placed her hand on the Awakening Stone.
The next second, a rainbow light shot into the sky, illuminating the entire heavens.
Standing on the Awakening Platform, Xiao Mei's original human form began to blur with light and shadow, transforming into a silver-white spear.
The spear exuded an ethereal aura, untouched by mortal dust, accompanied by a faint sense of oppression, giving an impression of divine inviolability.
The teacher in charge of registering awakenings stood up excitedly from his chair. "It's an S-grade contract spirit."
"Xiao Mei, S-grade contract spirit, Jade-Blooded Silver Spear, traits: Ethereal Aura, Never Wears Out."
At this moment, the students and teachers below the platform erupted in excitement.
"How many years has Qingteng Academy gone without an S-grade contract spirit? I can't believe one appeared today."
"Double traits? She actually has double traits. Normal contract spirits only have one trait, but she has two. So, this is the gold standard of S-grade?"
"Incredible. If I remember correctly, didn't a spirit contract master with an S-grade talent awaken recently? If those two pair up, they'd be unbeatable."
"Shh, I heard Xiao Mei already has a boyfriend…"
Han Zhan hadn't thought much of it, considering it wasn't him who awakened an S-grade contract spirit.
But suddenly, he noticed many classmates around him turning their heads, looking at him with strange expressions.
Even Xiao Mei, who had returned to her human form on the platform, was looking at him the same way.
Unexpectedly, Xiao Mei stepped forward and walked toward him. Seeing this, Han Zhan frowned.
"Han Zhan, let's break up." Xiao Mei looked down at Han Zhan and spoke calmly. "You've seen it too. I've awakened an S-grade contract spirit. From now on, we are not people of the same world."
"You don't deserve me. Don't come looking for me anymore."
One had to admit, this woman named Xiao Mei looked pure on the outside but was very calculating.
Breaking up was something that could have been done privately, but she clearly heard the comments earlier.
To avoid being misunderstood by her future spirit contract master partner, Xiao Mei had deliberately come over and said these words in front of everyone.
She didn't care about Han Zhan's feelings at all.
Now, he truly looked like a clown.
In his previous life, Han Zhan was a die-hard straight man who never indulged manipulative women.
He raised an eyebrow and stood up.
"Why are we not people of the same world? Are you planning to leave the Blue Planet and live in outer space? What's got you so full of yourself?"
Hearing Han Zhan's words, Xiao Mei froze.
In the past, Han Zhan had always been the ultimate simp who never fought back or talked back and was utterly devoted to her. But today, something seemed different.
However, Xiao Mei assumed he was just trying to cling on, and her expression grew even more disdainful.
"Han Zhan, I advise you to recognize your position now. We are impossible."
"You treated me well and bought me many things, but I've also given you three years of my youth, so I owe you nothing."
"Please stop pestering me."
Xiao Mei's voice was loud, and with her recent awakening as an S-grade contract spirit, she was the center of attention. Very soon, others began discussing the situation.
"This Han Zhan guy should really take a look in the mirror. With his qualifications, does he think he's worthy of an S-grade contract spirit?"
"Exactly! Still clinging on after being dumped? So shameless, going against the girl's wishes."
"Sisters, remember this down-bad guy. Later, when he looks for a contract spirit, none of us should bother with him."
"Right, girl help girl."
Listening to the increasingly absurd discussions, Han Zhan frowned. "I haven't awakened as a spirit contract master yet. Aren't you afraid I might awaken with an S-grade or higher talent?"
"You?" Xiao Mei sneered. "Han Zhan, it's not that I look down on you, but you think you're worthy?"
At that moment, the teacher on the Awakening Platform called out again.
"Next, Han Zhan."
It was finally his turn. Han Zhan didn't waste any more time arguing with these people and quickly walked up.
As a transmigrator, he was curious about what kind of spirit contract talent he would awaken.
Han Zhan placed his hand on the Awakening Stone.
Buzz, buzz, buzz.
For a moment, the Awakening Stone showed slight movement, but no light appeared.
On the training ground, Xiao Mei breathed a sigh of relief and sneered inwardly. "As expected, he's trash. Good thing I dumped him early. I almost thought he'd awaken an S-grade talent."
Other spectators also began mocking him.
"Haha, how could someone like him awaken anything good? Xiao Mei really has an eye for people, dropping this loser before the new year."
"Where's all that arrogance from earlier? Keep it up!"
The teacher responsible for the awakenings frowned, disappointed, and glanced at Han Zhan. Just as he was about to announce the result, suddenly—
A faint golden light emerged from the Awakening Stone.
The light grew stronger, soon engulfing the entire Awakening Stone. The dazzling golden light was like a small golden sun.
The golden light shot straight into the sky, and a massive golden vortex appeared above Qingteng Academy, slowly rotating in the cloudless sky.
The scene left everyone speechless.
"What is this?" The principal of Qingteng Academy trembled as he looked toward the training ground.
"S-grade? No, SS-grade? Or…"
Before he could figure it out, the golden vortex in the sky suddenly collapsed inward, pouring down golden streams that completely engulfed the Awakening Platform.
From the Awakening Stone, Han Zhan's spirit contract talent finally revealed itself.
"Han Zhan, SSS-grade spirit contract talent, Divine Revival."
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