"That’s not the right way to see it. Their Talents are inherently excellent; they just lack proper guidance. With the right instruction and protection, the Demon Beast Battlefield would be the best place for them to grow."
Xiang Babang shook his head. "Liu, even though you have greater combat power and a higher Level than I do, when it comes to teaching, you’re not my equal."
"You..."
Liu thought about it. ’He has a point.’
He’d taught three students. The first, one with A Level Talent, he’d utterly ruined. He was supposed to be a powerful Fire Mage.
But now he was working as a chef in a restaurant because he... was terrified of dying.
Every time danger arose, his teacher would step in to solve the problem, protecting him too well.
Even though he had killed a fair number of Demon Beasts, he was still terrified of dying.
His second student was a girl, also with an A Level Talent in the Wind Element. She was now focused on wind power research, feeling she ought to make a greater contribution to the nation.
...rather than running around fighting and killing.
The third was even more of a piece of work... he’d outright betrayed Liu, joined some organization, and ended up getting wiped out with the rest of them.
Before he died, he claimed it was Liu’s fault for not teaching him properly and that Liu should be held responsible.
After that, Liu never took on students again.
He never thought that, at a time like this, Xiang Babang would bring it up.
’This kind of sad story... other people find it hilarious.’
"Alright, alright. In that case, let’s put it to a vote!"
At the head of the conference table sat an old man with a white beard and hair.
He had the air of a sagely immortal.
Stroking his beard, he made the proposal.
In fact, this was already the third vote.
In the first vote, Liu’s argument had won more support.
In the second, Xiang Babang’s speech had come out slightly ahead.
This was now the third time they were voting.
The final outcome would all come down to this one.
"All in favor of Old Zhao’s position, raise your hands," the old man said.
Some people raised their hands immediately, while others did so after a moment’s hesitation. It was a considerable number.
"All in favor of Old Xiang’s position, raise your hands," the old man spoke once again.
Again, some raised their hands, and some hesitated.
"Yes, alright. You can all put your hands down."
The old man nodded slightly.
The votes were all tallied.
...
Inside the Gate World.
Fang Xiu was cultivating diligently.
Suddenly, he felt some shackle inside his body get unlocked.
"Hah!"
When he opened his eyes, Fang Xiu found he had already reached Level 27.
"Finally, Level 27!"
Fang Xiu stretched languidly.
His bones let out a series of cracks and pops.
It felt great.
Then, Fang Xiu looked toward Kajimi at his side.
’She’s only absorbed half of the materials?’
Those materials had not been completely consumed yet.
’This Advance is clearly much more difficult than the last one.’
Fang Xiu sat down in front of Kajimi.
He didn’t plan on going anywhere else. After all, there were still Demon Beasts in the lake.
Fang Xiu didn’t know if the things in the lake would suddenly emerge if he left.
That would be a potential danger for Kajimi.
Naturally, Fang Xiu couldn’t leave Kajimi here by herself.
After a while, Fang Xiu’s phone rang.
He glanced at it. It was an unfamiliar number.
’Who could this be?’
After a moment’s hesitation, Fang Xiu answered the call.
Soon, a familiar voice came from the other side.
"Fang Xiu, hello. Were you sleeping? This is Xiang Babang."
’He introduces himself as Xiang Babang so seriously.’
It made Fang Xiu feel that this principal was, in fact, truly great.
’Most people with a name like that probably wouldn’t say it so casually.’
"Principal Xiang, is there something I can help you with?"
Fang Xiu felt that Principal Xiang Babang was a pretty easy person to get along with.
After all, he had even given him that heirloom.
This was of great use to Fang Xiu.
It also made Fang Xiu trust Xiang Babang even more.
"The matter we discussed last time, it passed!"
Xiang Babang happily told Fang Xiu.
"What matter?"
Fang Xiu paused for a second, then it hit him. "The Demon Beast Battlefield?"
"Yes. The next step is to notify all the high schools and have students with Awakened Talent S-Class and A Level Talents sign up to participate. But it’s all strictly voluntary."
"Yes, voluntary is good. After all, not everyone has the guts to go to the Demon Beast Battlefield right after their Awakening."
Fang Xiu very much agreed with this point.
Going to the Demon Beast Realm is definitely dangerous.
Since it’s dangerous, it’s only natural that some people won’t be willing to go.
Many people would probably prefer a more gradual approach.
Get into a university, then start entering Gate Worlds of the same or even lower Level under a teacher’s guidance to fight Demon Beasts.
They’d progress slowly and only step foot on the Demon Beast Battlefield much later.
That’s a valid choice, too.
"So what are your thoughts?"
Principal Xiang Babang asked with some uncertainty.
"Of course I’m going to the Demon Beast Battlefield."
Fang Xiu didn’t hesitate at all.
The Demon Beast Battlefield—that was the place he needed to go.
"Good. Sign up when the announcement is made, and I’ll make sure your name gets selected!"
Hearing this, Xiang Babang also breathed a sigh of relief.
"There’s a selection process?"
Fang Xiu had assumed that anyone who signed up would be able to go.
"Because this is the first group, we’re only selecting from high schools. We will also conduct a comprehensive evaluation of all applicants. Anyone who doesn’t pass the assessment won’t be allowed to join. Besides, since this is the first group, the number of spots is limited!"
Xiang Babang explained.
This was also one of the reasons they had finally reached an agreement: they would only accept a small number of Awakened.
Furthermore, all applicants must undergo a psychological evaluation.
Only after considering the final results would they decide who to approve.
After all, an A Level Awakened from the Life System, for example, wouldn’t be considered this time around.
And even for an A Level from a less-useful Combat System, they would still be carefully considered; a decision wouldn’t be made quickly.
"I see."
Fang Xiu understood.
After all, letting high school students go directly to the Demon Beast Battlefield after graduation was somewhat risky.
Even if this could allow Awakened to grow quickly.
But their Levels weren’t high. Take Chu Qingxue, for example. Even with an S Level Talent and extremely diligent Cultivation...
...she was only Level 20.
Other Awakened might not even be at that Level.
Entering the Demon Beast Battlefield at Level 10+ would be a true test of life and death.
So, naturally, there had to be a selection process.
"Principal Xiang, if possible, if a girl named Chu Qingxue signs up, please select her. She should be very suitable!"
Fang Xiu hesitated for a moment, but still said it.
He didn’t know if Chu Qingxue would actually sign up.
But Fang Xiu knew that if she could go to the Demon Beast Battlefield, Chu Qingxue’s progress would be countless times faster than in a Gate World.
"Chu Qingxue, the one from your school with the S Level Awakened Talent? Hmm, I’ve looked at her file before. She is indeed suitable. If she signs up, she’ll be approved!"
Signing up was the prerequisite, of course.
It was voluntary this time, and it should remain voluntary in the future.
So, only those who signed up could possibly be selected.
Otherwise, they wouldn’t force anyone to enter the Demon Beast Battlefield.
Even after graduation, it would be the same.
"Alright, thank you for your help, Principal Xiang."
The two chatted for a few more sentences.
Then Principal Xiang had to go attend to other matters.
After hanging up the phone, Fang Xiu looked at Kajimi, who was still absorbing the Spiritual Power from the materials.
’Her absorption speed is increasing. At this rate, she should be done in about an hour!’
Fang Xiu looked at the materials being absorbed.
Before, there had been half left, but now, less than a third remained.
The absorption speed was clearly much faster than before.
If this continued, in just one hour, Kajimi would be able to directly evolve into a Tier Three Succubus.
Looking at Kajimi, whose eyes were tightly closed.
Fang Xiu wondered what new heights Kajimi would reach after this next Advance.
Now, Kajimi’s promotion was getting closer and closer.
And with it, Fang Xiu’s own dreams drew nearer.
Kajimi’s Promotion and entering the Demon Beast Battlefield—at this very moment, both goals were about to be achieved!
BOOM!
An hour later, a powerful aura erupted from Kajimi’s body!
The Advance was successful!

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