Awakening The Weakest Talent: Only I Level Up Chapter 4

Chapter 4: The Conclusion of Awakening and the Commencement of Entrance Exam Prep

Five distinct evolutionary paths appeared on the interface before him. Lu Yu studied them, his curiosity immediately piqued.

Of these five, the Dragon Claw path stood out as the most enigmatic.

It was clear that the Dragon Claw evolution held the most overwhelming power and the greatest potential for his future growth.

Lu Yu tapped the panel to reveal the necessary synthetic materials.

The first items to greet his eyes were the four essential components for the Dragon Claw evolution.

What’s more, each of these items was incredibly rare and difficult to acquire.

[Materials for Dragon Claw evolution: Giant Rock Python Blood Essence, Green Sky Goshawk Bones, Red Flame Violent Bear Fur, and Shadow Cat Demon Fingernails]

After analyzing the requirements, Lu Yu pondered deeply. Did these four materials not correspond directly to the other four paths?

The Giant Rock Python Blood Essence aligned with the Snake Tooth path, the Green Sky Goshawk Bones matched the Eagle Claw, the Red Flame Violent Bear Fur linked to the Bear Paw, and the Shadow Cat Demon Fingernails corresponded to the Cat Claw.

The Dragon Claw evolution effectively required the combined materials of the other four paths.

There was no need for further deliberation; this Dragon Claw was undeniably the superior evolutionary route.

Nevertheless, procuring these rare materials would prove to be a formidable challenge.

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Despite his mediocre talent, he realized that with this Dragon Claw path, his future progression would be limitless.

Relief washed over him. As long as he managed to collect the necessary components, his talent would no longer be considered the world’s weakest.

As the students trickled back into the classroom, their teacher followed close behind.

"Now that the awakening process is finished, let’s reorganize the seating chart."

"By tradition, those with exceptional talent will occupy the front row. Students with lower talent levels will be placed in the back. Those who failed to awaken or have extremely poor talent will have no seats and must remain standing at the rear."

The homeroom teacher then produced the new seating list and began calling out names one by one.

This method served as motivation, creating a clear hierarchy that challenged students to strive for advancement.

As the teacher read the names, the classroom was rearranged accordingly.

Those relegated to the back row stood with bowed heads, clearly ashamed.

Predictably, Lu Yu was among those ordered to stand in the back.

Generally, this area was reserved for those who had failed to awaken any talent entirely.

However, since Lu Yu’s F-level Claw Attack was barely any better than having no talent at all, the teacher grouped him with the others standing at the rear.

As for Su Qing, she was placed in the front row right by the lectern, just as everyone expected.

Her A-level talent was the school’s highest, making her the clear leader of the class.

The other students watched her with envy; in just one semester, the gap between her and the rest of them had grown immensely.

The teacher cleared his throat at the front of the room and announced in a stern voice, "The college entrance exam is only one month away!"

"The school is set to distribute resources based on your awakening results!"

"These resources will be instrumental in helping you qualify for an Awakeners University, you understand?"

The students nodded in unison, an invisible weight settling over them.

The pressure regarding the upcoming exam was just as intense as the ceremony itself.

If they failed to boost their strength before the final tests, they would lose their only opportunity to change their fate in this lifetime.

With only thirty days left, this final month would prove to be the most pivotal period of their lives.

The homeroom teacher continued, "The entrance exam measures two specific categories: combat and fighting."

"Fighting pits you against ferocious beasts, while combat matches you against other cultivators."

"You need to prioritize practical training to ensure the best possible performance."

"For the next three weeks, you are free to explore and train as you see fit.

"However, in the final week before the exams, I will supervise your sessions to help you maximize your growth."

As soon as the teacher finished, a wave of excited chatter filled the room.

"Only a month? That’s far too short!"

"We have to fight ferocious beasts? That sounds incredibly dangerous!"

"Where are we supposed to find those beasts to train anyway?"

"With my talent, I’m terrified I’ll be killed by some monster before I even pass the test."

"Let’s team up and watch each other's backs."

"If only we could train with someone like Su Qing..."

They all cast longing glances at Su Qing, contemplating how recruiting such an A-level powerhouse would make their training journey much simpler.

As the classroom buzzed with talk of the future, the students standing at the back were mostly ignored.

Realism dominated the atmosphere; they all understood that those at the back were fated to occupy the lowest rungs of society, destined for the most grueling, manual labor.

They belonged to different worlds, and as such, there would be little interaction between them.

Lu Yu remained silent, lost in thought about which evolutionary path he should prioritize when the time came.

Before long, the bell echoed through the halls.

As the students prepared to leave, the teacher retrieved a stack of vouchers.

"Wait, everyone. I have the exchange vouchers for the [Basic Cultivation Stone Tablet]. Please line up and take yours to the library for collection."

"Form a line, one by one."

A ripple of happiness spread through the room.

"A Cultivation Stone Tablet! This is incredible; they’re handing them out right at the start!"

"This is fantastic! Our cultivation efficiency is going to skyrocket."

"Thank you, school! Thank you, teacher!"

The students formed a queue to claim their rewards.

Lu Yu stayed at the end of the line, waiting for his turn.

Every student who had awakened their talent received a voucher, as per school regulations. Even with his low-tier talent, Lu Yu was entitled to his share.

Soon, it was Lu Yu's turn.

The teacher handed him the voucher, though he gazed at Lu Yu with a regretful sigh. "Keep working hard, Lu Yu. Even with F-level talent, there is still a future for those who show diligence."

Lu Yu offered a polite nod, indifferent to the teacher's pity, and headed out of the classroom.

He followed the crowd as they made their way toward the library.

Once inside the library hall, the students gathered around the librarian to complete their exchanges.

"Sir, could you explain the exact utility of this Basic Cultivation Stone Tablet?" someone asked.

Everyone looked toward the librarian, waiting for his insight.

The librarian cleared his throat to prepare his explanation.