He was resurrected indefinitely and handed over to the state by the headmistress.

"By the way, Mr. Lu Chen."

Shangguan Hong's voice interrupted Lu Chen's reverie.

While firmly gripping the steering wheel, she used her other hand to take a simple black bracelet from her pocket and handed it to Lu Chen.

"This is the equipment assigned to you from above. It has been stored in this spatial bracelet. Please check it."

Lu Chen took the bracelet; it felt slightly cool to the touch and had a delicate texture.

"Thanks."

He thanked them and immediately probed the bracelet with his mental energy.

Sure enough, there were three pieces of equipment inside that emitted a faint glow.

A completely black top with a fine, scale-like texture;

A pair of trousers made of the same material with smooth lines;

There was also a pair of uniquely designed boots with what appeared to be flowing cloud patterns on the soles.

With a thought, the equipment's attribute information appeared before his eyes:

【Name: Shadow Scale Battle Suit】

[Quality: S]

[Wearing Level: 0]

[Effect: Physique +100, conceals aura, reduces some energy impact.]

[Review: Made from the finest scales of the Shadowscale Beast, woven using a special technique, it is lightweight yet durable.]

It can effectively blend into the shadows of the environment, making it a life-saving armor tailor-made for explorers venturing into dangerous situations for the first time.

......

【Name: Flowing Cloud Battle Pants】

[Quality: S]

[Wearing Level: 0]

[Effect: Constitution +100, increases leg strength and agility, and has a chance to trigger the 'Swiftness' effect (Agility +100) while running.]

[Comment: It's as if the power of flowing clouds has been sewn into the fabric, making the wearer move with light steps.]

Swift as a rabbit, capable of unleashing astonishing speed at crucial moments to escape danger or pursue a target.

......

【Name: Void Boots】

[Quality: S]

[Wearing Level: 0]

[Effect: Agility +150, Active Skill: Void Step (Instant teleportation within a 100-meter range, Cooldown: 1 hour).]

[Evaluation: These strange combat boots, imprinted with faint spatial laws, grant the wearer the mobility for short-distance teleportation.]

It is a strategic-level piece of equipment capable of turning the tide of battle in desperate situations and striking unexpectedly.

[Set bonus (2 pieces): All attributes +50.]

[Set Bonus (3 pieces): All attributes +100, and gain the "Shadow Cloak" ability (bridging into shadows for a short time).]

[Evaluation: When all three pieces of equipment are gathered, the full power of the 'Shadow Stream' set will be activated.]

The wearer is like a ghost in the night, possessing both offensive and defensive capabilities, appearing and disappearing without a trace; it is the ultimate set of armor that novice professionals dream of.

"hiss--"

After reading the attributes, Lu Chen couldn't help but gasp, his eyes shining!

This equipment... is amazing!

It boasts incredible defensive capabilities, along with attribute bonuses and stealth effects!

Especially the "Void Step" skill, which allows instant teleportation within 100 meters with a cooldown of only one hour, is simply a god-tier skill for survival and surprise attacks!

Most importantly, this set of equipment has no level restriction; he can wear it at level one!

Wearing this equipment will give him a qualitative leap in survivability and mobility!

He suppressed the urge to change immediately, since he was still in the car.

But I have a more direct understanding of the arrangements made by the Sage of Literature and the resource allocation of the "Seed Project".

The vehicle sped along and soon arrived at the dungeon plaza in the center of Tianfeng City.

The square was already bustling with people.

Hundreds of students who successfully awakened this year

The school was divided into several squares.

I was listening to the newly appointed principal, Wang Teng, speaking on the high platform in front of me.

"Once you enter the instance, please remember that safety comes first!"

Survival is the most important thing! Act according to your abilities; if you can't win, quit immediately—there's no shame in that! Only by living can you have a future…

Principal Wang Teng's voice, delivered with earnestness, resounded throughout the square through the loudspeaker.

However, most students' attention...

I had already been drawn to the camouflage pickup truck with its conspicuous military markings that drove straight into the square.

"Wow! Military vehicles! How did they get here?"

"Could it be... that another teacher or student has committed a crime and is going to be taken away?"

Some people recalled yesterday's purge at the academy and felt lingering fear.

"Look! That person getting out of the passenger seat... Holy crap! Isn't that Lu Chen? That scumbag Lu Chen who failed to awaken his powers!"

"It really is him! What happened to him in the military vehicle? And why was he brought here?"

"I get it! It must be because the things he did were so egregious that the higher-ups wanted to make an example of him and publicly punish him!"

"That makes sense! Failing to awaken and having such poor character, he'll probably be sent to 'labor reform' soon, right?"

"Oh no, our school just went through a rectification campaign, and now we're going to lose face because of him..."

"Judging from his appearance, could it be that the shock was too great and he's gone insane?"

The students were buzzing with discussion, their eyes filled with disdain, curiosity, and schadenfreude as they looked at Lu Chen.

When they saw Lu Chen get out of the car...

The commotion grew even greater when three beautiful women, each with a distinct appearance and temperament, followed closely behind him, subtly protecting him in the middle.

This scene doesn't look like a prisoner being escorted at all.

The new principal, Wang Teng, also noticed the unusual situation.

He stopped speaking, frowned slightly, and walked over quickly.

As the new principal, he must figure out any situation that might affect the school.

Hello, everyone.

Wang Teng approached, his gaze sweeping over the three female team members' combat uniforms and their clearly well-trained demeanor. His tone was cautious.

"Excuse me, what is this place...?"

Shangguan Hong stepped forward, stood at attention, gave a brief military salute, and said clearly:

"Hello, Principal. We are the Black Rose Squad, and we are carrying out a mission assigned by our superiors."

The mission is to escort Mr. Lu Chen safely and smoothly through the beginner dungeon.

"Escort Lu Chen? Through the beginner dungeon?"

Principal Wang Teng was stunned, and a clear look of confusion appeared on his face.

He's new here and doesn't know many things.

Just then, several of Liu Ruyan's most ardent fans in the student formation couldn't contain themselves any longer.

They had long disliked Lu Chen, especially after seeing him being "escorted" by several pretty female soldiers.

She was consumed by jealousy.

"Principal! Don't be fooled by them!"

A boy with a pointed face and monkey-like features jumped out and shouted loudly.

"Lu Chen is a useless piece of trash who failed to awaken!"

He's not even qualified to participate in the beginner dungeon!

He was already crossed off the school roster!

"Exactly! Principal, he's not just a good-for-nothing, he's a complete scumbag!"

Another boy chimed in, his voice growing louder and louder.

"He cheated on his wife with an 80-year-old woman and abandoned the goddess Liu Ruyan! The evidence is irrefutable!"

"Yes, yes! He also likes to peep into the women's restroom! Many of us have seen it!"

"He steals! He's a terrible person!"

"Why should this kind of scum receive special treatment?"

They must have used some underhanded methods!

The group of male admirers got more and more excited as they talked, spouting all sorts of vile slanders and lies as if they had witnessed it firsthand.

Their words immediately caused a huge uproar among the students who were unaware of the truth.

The gazes of the crowd toward Lu Chen were filled with contempt and disgust.