Jiang Qingwei walked up the Ascension Platform with her long, slender legs, dressed in a white short skirt, her shiny hair cascading over her snow-white neck, full of youthful vigor.
Her serene and youthful face showed no excessive nervousness.
With the opportunity to awaken eight times, and combined with the strength of the Jiang Family.
Achieving the Extraordinary was almost a certainty.
The only thing to consider was choosing a powerful Mysterious Path.
She nodded slightly, and the teacher in charge placed an All Heavens Reflecting True Crystal in front of her.
As the Breathing Technique circulated, her Divine Sense penetrated, and the All Heavens Reflecting True Crystal dissipated.
An ancient and vast aura rippled out.
"This girl from the Jiang Family is truly gifted. She triggered a Mysterious Path on her first try," murmured a giant of the financial world from the audience.
At this moment.
Whether it was students who succeeded or failed in awakening.
Upon witnessing this scene, all could not help but show expressions of envy.
The five big shots on the stage did not hide their approving looks, hoping this young girl might surprise them.
Soon.
Jiang Qingwei's body underwent a change, an intense wave surged through her, emitting a snow-white radiance, making her appear ethereal and elegant.
"What!?"
"This child from the Jiang Family is confirming a Mysterious Path on her first attempt!?"
"She clearly has so many opportunities to awaken; there's no need to rush to confirm a Mysterious Path."
The audience erupted in puzzled discussions, their gazes turning towards the location of the Jiang Family.
Among those observing the ceremony was Jiang Qingwei's second uncle, along with several cousins.
One of Jiang Qingwei's male cousins couldn't help but speak up, "Qingwei is being reckless. With her talent, the family certainly wouldn't hesitate to nurture her. Why make such a hasty choice!?"
"Our little sister might be trying to save the All Heavens Reflecting True Crystal for her boyfriend," Jiang Qingwei's female cousin added mischievously.
Instantly.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Qingwei's second uncle felt a sudden foreboding in his heart.
His eyes shot out a fierce glare, his large hand trembling slightly.
The subtle relationship between Jiang Qingwei and Su Qi was somewhat known to the Jiang Family.
They did not intervene too much.
After all.
Su Qi's achievements were simply too dazzling.
If he could awaken a powerful path, he would naturally be worthy of Jiang Qingwei.
If he couldn't awaken, they wouldn't belong to the same world in the future, and a young girl's affection would be no match for harsh reality.
There would be no need for their interference.
But if, indeed, Jiang Qingwei had hastily chosen a Mysterious Path just to save the All Heavens Reflecting True Crystal...
With the personality of her father, who is like a God of Slaughter, he might tear the young man apart.
Even he himself.
Now wanted to give Su Qi a skinning and dismemberment package.
"Everyone stop talking. Qingwei has always been steady and has her plans." With the authority of an elder, Jiang Qingwei's second uncle put a stop to the baseless speculations among the younger generation.
However, even he wasn't entirely sure.
After all, when girls fall in love, some actions can be unreasonable.
At this moment.
Su Qi had no idea he had already caught the attention of a big shot.
He had confidence in Jiang Qingwei's choice.
"It seems this girl must have triggered a promising Mysterious Path, quite lucky."
Sure enough.
As he expected.
On stage, Jiang Qingwei's phoenix eyes widened, and a dazzling Sword Qi shot up into the sky, so brilliant that even the clouds were dispersed.
At the same time.
A silhouette appeared behind her.
An unrivaled Female Sword Immortal stood in midair, her clothes fluttering, transcendent and extraordinary.
"Sword Dao Path, Historical Illusion!"
"This girl is truly remarkable!"
"This kind of Historical Illusion augmentation right at the start of awakening is something only rarely seen among the super geniuses in the Holy City."
All of a sudden.
The whole venue erupted, everyone was stunned by Jiang Qingwei's talent.
Jiang Qingwei's second uncle's tiger eyes widened, and instantly his burly figure appeared on the Ascension Platform.
A powerful and unparalleled aura burst forth.
A layer of gray mist appeared around the Ascension Platform, with electric serpents as thick as arms flashing through, creating a fearsome scene.
"Principal Pei, I apologize for my rudeness!"
"I thank Principal Pei for nurturing Qingwei, but may I take her away early? There is no need to trouble you with an assessment. The Jiang Family will express our sincerest gratitude later!"
Pei Jing was indifferent, only calmly saying, "Okay."
Chen Zhen from the Security Bureau, however, scoffed in dissatisfaction, "Jiang Dajun, did fighting Fierce Beasts make you lose your senses?"
"Throughout the Ninth District, even a King level Fierce Beast couldn't threaten Qingwei in front of us!"
Jiang Dajun chuckled awkwardly, realizing he overreacted and quickly withdrew the protection.
"I was just anxious; it's my first time witnessing an awakening manifesting a Historical Illusion."
What he said was indeed true.
If Jiang Qingwei were a civilian student, those attending dignitaries would have disregarded their status and directly stepped in for contention.
Such a genius.
Is bound to shine brightly in this era, impossible for anyone to ignore.
And just as Jiang Dajun was about to quickly escort this precious girl away, Jiang Qingwei glanced in Su Qi's direction, "Uncle, I don't want to leave yet."
She wanted to witness with her own eyes the path that the boy who had always outshone her would awaken.
Jiang Dajun naturally understood his niece's thoughts and followed her gaze to look at Su Qi in the audience.
The more he looked, the less he liked it.
Now, the talent his niece displayed was destined not to be limited to the small Ninth District.
Before, the Jiang Family may have allowed the two to develop freely.
But now things were different; unless Su Qi could demonstrate talent that matched Jiang Qingwei's, the two would absolutely have no future connections.
Because the Jiang Family in the Ninth District is merely a branch family, the main family has deep roots in the Holy City as a super family.
"Alright then."
Jiang Dajun couldn't refuse because his niece's future status would certainly surpass his own.
So, he picked up his phone and gave the family a brief report.
Then followed Jiang Qingwei closely as she walked down.
When he saw his niece intending to sit beside Su Qi, Jiang Dajun quickly sat down first, saying without a blush or heartbeat, "I suddenly feel a bit tired after the exertion."
After sitting down, he felt somewhat awkward, so he greeted Su Qi, "Hello there."
Su Qi was taken aback, responded with a greeting, and then glanced past the uncle towards Jiang Qingwei, conveying a look.
The meaning was probably—your family seems a bit strange.
The clever and witty Jiang Qingwei could easily see through her uncle's little thoughts, and could only shake her head helplessly at Su Qi.
At this time.
Only Xu Zisheng and Su Qi had yet to take the stage.
After hearing his name called by the teacher, Xu Zisheng stood up and walked towards the stage, passing by Su Qi.
He suddenly reached out and patted Su Qi on the shoulder, saying like an old friend, "Su Qi, I'll go up and check things out for you first."
This gesture made Su Qi frown slightly.
In truth, even he didn't quite understand why, as his character was always friendly, and he could get along with many people.
But every time he faced this refined and repeatedly friendly classmate.
He didn't feel a connection.
There always seemed to be a faint sense of inexplicable distance.