"Principal, these students are really outrageous!"
Many teachers looked displeased; they really didn't expect something like this to happen.
The principal frowned slightly.
In fact, as early as last week, he had decided that there would be no awakening ceremony this year.
But unexpectedly, such a small decision nearly triggered a large-scale conflict!
In reality, the reason the principal didn't hold the awakening ceremony was quite simple.
Every year's awakening ceremony attracts countless attention from the outside world.
Especially this year, other schools had heard that Linjiang First High School had an S-grade talent, though they didn't know who it was yet.
But how could others not know, and yet the principal be unclear?
Xu Zhou's S-grade talent was different from other S-grade talents; the "Dragon Transformation" talent was an animal talent requiring massive cultivation resources and was extremely slow to improve!
If the awakening ceremony were held, it would mean Xu Zhou would be the center of attention!
By then, due to his talent, Xu Zhou's lack of progress would not only embarrass him but also the entire Linjiang First High School!
So after much thought, the principal made this decision!
At this moment, seeing the students' verbal battle intensifying, the principal's expression also turned a bit sour.
A teacher suggested, "Principal, why don't you go up and explain?"
The principal pondered for a moment and had no choice but to nod.
By now, not explaining was not an option!
Didn't you see those students about to fight?
In the next moment, the principal stood on the podium again and said in a deep voice, "Quiet!"
The audience quieted down.
The principal continued, "From the sidelines, I heard a lot of arguments, so I'll make some clarifications here!"
"The news of the S-grade talent is beyond doubt!"
"Indeed, this year, our school has produced a student with S-grade talent!"
Saying this, the principal glared fiercely at the student who first spread false news.
If it weren't for this person, things wouldn't have escalated to this point!
The senior student immediately shrank his neck, looking helpless.
He had just said it casually, but who would have thought it would cause such a big conflict!
Meanwhile, sophomore and senior students were slightly in an uproar.
The students of Class 1 Grade 8, however, all puffed out their chests, looking disdainfully at those senior students.
The news was true, so now you should believe it, right?
At this point, a senior student loudly asked, "Principal, if the S-grade talent is real, then why isn't the awakening ceremony being held this year?"
The principal said in a deep voice, "Due to some special reasons, the awakening ceremony will not be held this year!"
The crowd was in an uproar again.
Someone questioned, "The awakening ceremony is held every year, why not this year?"
The principal said lightly, "I told you, because of some special reasons, can't you understand?"
"Do I have to explain even national secrets to you?!"
He shot a sharp glance at the student.
A powerful aura erupted, suppressing the entire audience!
In an instant, that student's legs went weak, and he retreated with a pale face, not daring to speak again.
At that moment, the whole audience quieted down.
Everyone realized that the principal was a powerful Martial Artist!
Causing such trouble under his watchful eye was already a bit out of line.
Many students calmed down.
Just then, a senior student braced himself and loudly said, "Principal, if there's no awakening ceremony, then at least let us meet the S-grade talented junior, is that okay?"
As soon as he said this, the crowd became noisy again.
"That's right, we must see this one-in-a-million S-grade talent, correct?"
"Principal, this is the school's glory, why keep it hidden?"
Actually, most people came today just for the S-grade talent.
Now that someone made the call, students began to urge collectively!
The principal remained calm.
Letting Xu Zhou onto the stage?
Of course not!
If people knew Xu Zhou's talent was an animal-type, it would indeed dispel all doubts.
But if he did that, it would be an unparalleled blow to Xu Zhou!
Imagine, once revered for his S-grade talent, to suddenly become nearly incapable of cultivation.
Such a psychological gap would be hard for a normal person to bear!
The principal glanced at Xu Zhou, having made a decision, and was about to speak again.
But just then, Cao Yong in the audience suddenly said, "Principal, let me speak."
The principal was taken aback, looked down at him, and asked, "Are you sure?"
Cao Yong nodded affirmatively at him.
Seeing this, the principal immediately stepped down from the podium, happier than ever to have someone else clean up this mess.
At the same time, the principal was curious about how Cao Yong would handle this next.
...
In the audience, the students quieted down.
Everyone was curious about what Cao Yong would say next!
Xu Zhou felt the same way; he realized something was wrong as well. The principal's strange behavior today was likely related to his talent.
At this moment, Cao Yong stepped onto the podium and said in a deep voice, "Hello, students, I'm Cao Yong, the class teacher of Class 1 Grade 8."
"The awakening S-grade talent is my student!"
"Since you all want to see, that's fine."
Cao Yong looked at Xu Zhou in the crowd and shouted, "Xu Zhou, come up to the stage!"
Upon hearing this, Xu Zhou was slightly taken aback, but he didn't hesitate and started walking toward the podium.
At this moment, the entire place quieted down.
Everyone in front of Xu Zhou made way for him!
"Is this the junior with the awakening S-grade talent? So handsome!"
"Looks pretty righteous, why didn't the principal let us see earlier?"
Senior students were talking among themselves.
Xu Zhou was already quite handsome, but due to being sickly since childhood, his skin appeared very pale, giving him a somewhat sickly beauty.
Perhaps due to his avatar or increased Qi-Blood over the weekend, Xu Zhou no longer looked frail.
Instead, he appeared purely handsome.
Many senior girls showed infatuated looks; S-grade talent and so handsome, making many girls secretly admire him!
But some believed there must be a deeper reason for the principal not allowing him to be seen before!
From Class 3, Grade 3, Li Ruoxi took a long, hard look at Xu Zhou, her hands clenched slightly.
If something indeed goes wrong, her worthless brother might end up embarrassing the family this time...
Below the podium, the teachers were frowning.
The students didn't know, but the teachers were very aware of Xu Zhou's talent.
Cao Yong actually let Xu Zhou on stage?
Isn't this exposing Xu Zhou to public shame in front of the entire faculty and students?
What's Cao Yong thinking! Doesn't he fear Xu Zhou losing all confidence and even harboring resentment?
For a moment, the teachers were frowning, eyes shifting uncertainly.
...
The thoughts of the people below varied.
Meanwhile, Xu Zhou, under the spotlight, slowly walked up to the podium.
In his heart, he was also feeling inexplicable emotions.
After all, this farce was originally caused by him, and the current situation baffled him even more.
Xu Zhou glanced at Cao Yong, and the latter nodded at him.
Instantly, Xu Zhou understood Cao Yong's intent.
Immediately, he took the microphone and spoke loudly, "Hello everyone, I'm Xu Zhou! From Class 1 Grade 8, and I'm the student with the S-grade talent!"
Xu Zhou's voice was full of vigour, resonating across the entire field, instantly quelling the noisy discussions.
The entire audience was silent.
This confident tone confused many, seeming as if there were no issues at all?
Beside him, Cao Yong nodded slightly.
He let Xu Zhou speak first because only by Xu Zhou standing up could he suppress the voice of dissent below.
Clearly, Xu Zhou understood his intention, and with such a confident tone, an upright and proud demeanor, he momentarily silenced all doubt.
And this momentary silence was exactly what Cao Yong was aiming for.
He took the microphone, stepped forward, and said loudly:
"I know many of you want to ask what Xu Zhou's talent is, so I will tell you now."
"His talent is called the Immortal Dragon Body!"
"In short, awakening this talent grants vitality akin to the Dragon Clan, incredibly formidable powers, and unmatched strength within the same tier! Even among S-grade talents, it ranks among the top, an unparalleled adversary!"
As his words ended, a massive wave of buzz erupted across the audience.