I gain permanent defense when attacked; even gods and demons can't hurt me.

Since that day when they parted ways in the dungeon square, Lin Yuan has been spending all his time in the wilderness and hasn't returned to school yet.

He went back this time partly to report the progress to the principal.

On the other hand, returning home in wealth and honor is like wearing fine clothes at night.

He's already invincible outside, so he should go back and share his joy with his teachers and classmates, right?

Tianhai No.1 Middle School, Principal's Office.

Lu Yun was sitting at his large desk, clutching a copy of the Awakener Daily tightly in his hand.

The front page of the newspaper featured the silhouette of someone clad in dark green armor, soloing a hellish dungeon.

"Level 20"

Lu Yun stared at the headline in the newspaper, his fingers trembling slightly, his expression a mixture of crying and laughing.

"This kid, he's truly a force to be reckoned with when he finally makes a move!"

"Leveling up from 1 to 20 in just one week? This isn't leveling up, it's magic!"

Lu Yun was both excited and apprehensive.

Excitingly, Tianhai No.1 High School has finally produced a true dragon; its college entrance examination results this year will absolutely blow away the entire province.

What worries me is that Lin Yuan hasn't shown up since he left the city that day, and I can't even get through to him on the phone.

"I wonder how that kid is doing now."

Lu Yun put down the newspaper, picked up his thermos, and took a sip of goji berry tea, trying to calm his agitated emotions.

Just then.

"Knock knock knock".

The knocking sounded, rhythmic and unhurried.

"Please come in." Lu Yun put down his teacup and straightened his collar.

The door was pushed open, and a tall figure walked in against the light.

A faint, confident smile graced his young, handsome face.

"Principal, it's been a long time."

"Lin Yuan?!"

Lu Yun suddenly stood up, knocking over his chair.

He quickly walked around the desk and rushed to Lin Yuan, his sharp eyes scanning Lin Yuan up and down like a scanner.

"You little rascal! You finally decided to come back!"

"Quick! Let me see!"

Without saying a word, Lu Yun cast a detection spell.

Although he was prepared, and although the newspapers made it seem so confident.

But when the real number appeared before his eyes, Lu Yun still felt his breath catch for a second.

【lv20】!

It's true! It's actually true!

"Good! Good! Good!"

Lu Yun was so excited that he patted Lin Yuan's shoulder repeatedly with surprising force.

"You little rascal, you've really made me proud!"

"Level 20! The fastest leveling record in Tianhai City's history!"

"Let's see how that stubborn old man from the neighboring No. 2 Middle School will brag to me now!"

Lu Yun smiled from ear to ear, and the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes smoothed out.

However, as he laughed, Lu Yun's expression gradually froze.

The initial euphoria slowly faded, replaced by a deep sense of worry.

He looked at Lin Yuan, his eyes becoming unusually serious, even carrying a hint of heaviness.

"Lin Yuan"

Lu Yun sighed, turned around and walked to the window, drew the curtains, making the guest room completely airtight.

"You've really made a big splash this time."

"The tallest tree in the forest will surely be felled by the wind."

"Do you know that your name has already spread throughout Tianhai City, and may even have reached the provincial level?"

Lin Yuan nodded, his expression calm.

"I know, I read the newspaper."

"Do you know what this means?"

Lu Yun suddenly turned around, his voice low.

"This means you're being watched!"

"It's not just the major guilds and universities that are watching you."

"Those Abyss Cultists lurking within the human race, and even the higher-level Abyss Monsters, may have already noticed you!"

At this point, a hint of unease flashed in Lu Yun's eyes.

Throughout history, how many brilliant geniuses have died in assassinations before they even reached their full potential?

"Those scumbags love nothing more than to crush the hopes of humanity!"

"You're only level 20 now. While you're invincible among your peers, you're still too fragile against high-level monsters or assassins!"

Lu Yun became increasingly anxious as he spoke, pacing back and forth in the office.

Finally, as if he had made up his mind, he suddenly stopped in front of Lin Yuan and grabbed Lin Yuan's shoulders with both hands.

"Lin Yuan, listen to my advice."

"Why don't you skip the college entrance exam this year?"

Lin Yuan was taken aback: "Huh? Not taking the college entrance exam?"

"right!"

Lu Yun said decisively.

"I'll use my connections right now to apply directly to the Education Bureau!"

"With your current level and performance, you are fully qualified to apply for admission through the special talent recommendation channel!"

"Directly admitted to the War Academy!"

"Once you enter the academy, you'll be protected by top-tier experts and a comprehensive security system; the Abyss can't reach in!"

"For your safety, this is the safest way!"

Lu Yun's eyes were sincere and anxious.

He was genuinely thinking of Lin Yuan's best interests.

Looking into the principal's concerned eyes, Lin Yuan felt a surge of warmth in his heart.

but!

Direct admission?

That won't do!

The rewards for top scorers in the college entrance examination are said to be very generous!

It is said that last year, the top scorer in Yunhai Province was rewarded with a complete set of gold equipment!

The top scorer in the national competition will receive a mysterious grand prize!

Although Lin Yuan is not short of money now, who would complain about having too many good things?

Moreover, as the level increases, the amount of top-quality equipment and materials becomes astronomical.

He currently has a little over ten million gold coins, which is enough for him at the moment.

But if you want something better, like a high-level skill scroll, then this amount of money is completely insufficient!

But if you want something better, like a high-level skill scroll, then this amount of money is completely insufficient!

Principal, I appreciate your kindness.

Lin Yuan gently freed himself from Lu Yun's hand, revealing an extremely confident smile on his face.

"But, let's forget about getting a guaranteed admission."

"I'm going to take the exam, and I'm going to be the top scorer!"

"You!" Lu Yun exclaimed anxiously, "Why won't you listen to advice? Is your life more important than becoming the top scholar?"

"Both are important."

Lin Yuan slowly raised the shield in his hand.

Although it was just a borrowed silver shield, in Lin Yuan's hands it seemed to possess an imposing and unyielding aura.

"Headmaster, do you really think those abyssal monsters, or so-called assassins, can kill me?"

Lin Yuan's voice was calm, yet it exuded a chillingly domineering aura.

"I have my reasons for being so high-profile."

"Level 20 is just my level, not the upper limit of my strength."

"If they really dare to come," Lin Yuan's eyes flashed with a cold light, "then let them come."

"Perfect timing, I'm finding leveling up too slow and I need a few experience packs."

Looking into Lin Yuan's fearless eyes, and feeling the invincible aura emanating from him.

Lu Yun opened his mouth, but the words of advice he had prepared suddenly became impossible to utter.

He had a strange feeling that the person standing in front of him was not a student, but an indestructible and unbreakable bulwark that had already grown up!

How long has it been?

Lu Yun realized that he couldn't quite understand Lin Yuan anymore.

a long time.

Lu Yun sighed and shook his head with a wry smile.

"Alright, alright."

"It's a good thing that young people are energetic."

"Since you insist on taking the exam, I can't stop you."

"but"