Second Ability Awakening

[Mission completed, received reward: Wan Shi Ru Yi Card*2]

At this moment, the System notified Shen Yi that he had completed the mission.

Looking at this card, he had an urge to curse.

This trashy card was better left unused.

The smell on his body—he couldn't smell it himself, but others could, and it was the kind of smell that penetrated deep into the soul.

Qiao Yi didn't say a word, taking that alien with him as he left.

He didn't even call Shen Yi to make a statement, quickly disappearing from the deserted alley, leaving Shen Yi alone squatting there, unwilling to move.

He was waiting for the effect of the card to wear off. Now he also regretted using it.

*Thud!* Something fell from above. Looking closely, it was a bird. After hitting the ground, it began to twitch incessantly.

Its legs kicked a few times, it foamed at the mouth, and then it fainted.

Shen Yi: "....."

What the hell was this? This made him even more afraid to wander outside.

Half an hour passed in an instant. By now, the ground was densely covered with a large patch of dead insects and small birds.

By the time even the flies were dying on the ground, Shen Yi understood why those people before had such a strong reaction.

Looking at his attribute panel, he saw the countdown had ended.

He breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to return to school. Today was another stimulating day.

As the card's effect ended, a faint foul odor began to enter his nose.

The smell wasn't too strong; he thought it was the smell from the animals that had just died in the alley.

He quickened his pace and left the place.

As soon as Shen Yi stepped out of the alley, he felt as if everything around him was emitting a foul stench.

The current scent was just like the time he curiously bought a can of surströmming; the moment it opened, it had that smell.

His stomach churned, and he almost vomited.

Currently, it was still within his limit of endurance.

As time passed, he completely lost control.

"Blegh—"

At this moment, the side effects of the Wan Shi Ru Yi Card began to appear. Now others couldn't smell it, but he could.

This kind of stench—he didn't know how to describe it. It was like moldy surströmming mixed with fermented shark, wrapped in a layer of stinky tofu, stuffed into a rotten sock, and then aged for another month.

This was Shen Yi's deepest perception at the moment. Of course, this was only for a normal person.

The longer it lasted, the more intense that nauseating smell became. He also felt that the smell was carved deep into his soul.

It was simply not something any living creature could endure.

After a full two hours of torture, Shen Yi felt as if he had transcended, nearly vomiting his stomach out.

When he returned to the dormitory, he was completely exhausted.

This feeling—he never wanted to experience it again in his life.

Early the next morning, Shen Yi sluggishly crawled out of bed. He was the only one in the dormitory.

*Ding ding!* A message arrived on his phone.

Qian Huafeng: Shen Yi, come to the classroom.

It was a message from his teacher. Shen Yi hurriedly washed his face and ran to the teaching building.

When he entered the classroom, only Qian Huafeng was inside.

"There's no class today. I'm taking you to do a test." Without waiting for Shen Yi's answer, he walked straight out.

Leaving the Life Department, they headed to the Battle Department.

"Elder Qian, why are you here too?" Just as they reached the number one teaching building of the Battle Department, a middle-aged man in his forties came out from inside.

"Bringing a student for a test. Is anyone using the machines on the fourth floor?" Qian Huafeng nodded to the middle-aged man and asked.

"No one at the moment. Go ahead up."

"Then you go about your business; I'll take the student up." Qian Huafeng said and walked into the teaching building.

Shen Yi followed obediently. The middle-aged man gave him a deep look.

Reaching the fourth floor, they entered a room.

Inside was a large machine. Shen Yi found it somewhat familiar; yes, it was very similar to the one he used to test his Ability Level in high school.

"Are you curious why I suddenly brought you here?" Qian Huafeng said with a laugh.

Shen Yi said nothing, looking at the machine in front of him, which left him a bit confused.

"You've just arrived at Jingdu University. You're still not very clear about Ability cultivation."

"This machine is similar to the one you used in high school, but it's not for testing Ability Level."

"When an Ability User enters the Third Stage, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth enters the body and begins to constantly strengthen our physique."

"At the same time, the Third Stage is also a very important stage: the Second Ability Awakening."

"Second Awakening?"

"That's right. Only upon reaching the Third Stage can one undergo the Second Awakening." Qian Huafeng nodded and said seriously.

"When our Ability enters the Third Stage, only through the Second Awakening—which can also be considered a type of Job Awakening—can it truly evolve."

"For example, your Fire Ability. The flames were originally ordinary, but after undergoing the Second Awakening, they will change, strengthening your Ability."

"We call this Job Awakening."

"Then can the second Ability also undergo a Second Awakening?" Shen Yi asked his doubt. He had two Abilities, and all the students in their Life Department were dual Ability Users.

"Your second Ability already underwent its Second Awakening when it first awakened. Put your hand here." Qian Huafeng signaled him to place his hand on the testing machine.

When Shen Yi's hand touched the crystal ball in the center of the machine, a line of information appeared on the screen in front.

[Name: Shen Yi]
[Ability Talent: SS Rank]
[Ability Type: Fire Ability (Not yet second awakened)
Lightning Ability (Second awakened, awakened as Destruction Lightning)]
[Ability Level: Third Stage, Three Stars]

Qian Huafeng looked at the information on the screen, his mouth agape in shock. This was the first time he had seen a student with SS Rank talent.

Because in recorded history, the highest talent was S+ Rank; he had never heard of SS Rank talent.

In the entire Jingdu University, the number of people with S+ Rank talent did not exceed fifty. One could see how rare it was.

After a moment of daze, he pointed to the data on the screen: "Your second Ability has already awakened, into Destruction Lightning."

"Job Awakening is turning your ordinary Ability into a more powerful one."

"The higher the talent, the higher the success rate of the Second Awakening."

"Will the Ability always be very powerful after the Second Awakening?" Shen Yi asked another question.

"The result of the Second Awakening is different for everyone, but only after the Second Awakening can one proceed with other types of cultivation. Just like those in the Battle Department, besides Ability Skills, they will learn martial arts to coordinate with their Ability Skills."

"Are you ready for your second awakening?" Qian Huafeng looked at him and asked.

Shen Yi nodded. No matter what, he would definitely proceed with the awakening.