The Ascension of Contracted Spirits

Chapter 229 - 141: Ascend, Bull and Horse! _4

With his bulging eyes as wide as copper bells, he watched in shock as the gray key was inserted into his forehead. It felt like a dagger being plunged into his soul, causing a slight sting.

In the darkness, a thread emerged, linking him to Master Han, linking them together.

"Special authority... Disciple?"

"Passive ability... Reciprocal?"

"Passive ability... Respecting Teacher’s Ring?"

"Passive ability... Secret Pact?"

"Active ability... Death Challenge?"

...

It took Renwo Kuang about a minute to absorb the inheritance information.

By the time he regained his senses, his feet felt as if they were nailed to the ground.

His rapidly beating heart, like the agitated waters of a lake, was difficult to calm.

"You... are all disciples?"

"Yes." Su Mei gave a charming smile, muster her courage to greet this arrogantly famous man, saying:

"We all knew Master Han before you did. We were able to achieve satisfactory results in the Freshman Competition, all thanks to Master Han’s guidance and assistance."

"So that’s it." Renwo Kuang murmured, "I thought it was just an unprecedented field appointment under public scrutiny, creating a precedent in the academy..."

"Even though it has special significance, I didn’t expect to reap such incredible rewards..."

"You are the fourth disciple." Ye Hanjun said indifferently: "Of course, you do not need to observe the hierarchy among yourselves. I will treat you all equally."

"As for me... there’s no need to hide it from you, I come from an ancient family. We measure our lineage in eras."

"I came to Giant Frog Marsh for a trial. Only by passing the trial can I rightfully claim my identity..."

During his brief account, Renwo Kuang listened attentively, not daring to miss a word.

Because of this, he felt even more burdened; these earth-shattering changes over a few short minutes were not so easy to digest.

"Today is our first group meeting, mostly for introductions."

"For the time being, I will only have Renwo Kuang as my direct disciple in public. The rest of you will continue your steady growth, there’s no rush."

"Yes." Li Jingming, Wang Xinfei, and Su Mei responded respectfully.

"Renwo Kuang, you can try the ’Death Challenge’ when you return."

"Now, familiarize yourselves with the temporary authority boost granted by the Respecting Teacher’s ring. I want to know how the abilities of the Strongman have changed after reaching the Superior Level C grade."

...

After careful identification and testing, Ye Hanjun came to a conclusion.

The authorities of Renwo Kuang and Wang Xinfei were of the same level.

They were both Superior Level C grade after the upgrade, and effectively not too far apart.

But the Superior Level Horse Racing Knight’s abilities were somewhat scattered, emphasizing all-round combat capabilities.

The Superior Level Strongman, however, focused on intensification.

A new passive ability ’Guarding’ was added. Once activated, Renwo Kuang would be unable to move.

In this state, his muscles would become as hard as metal, greatly enhancing his defense, and able to better withstand enemy attacks.

A new active ability ’Muscle Regeneration’ was added. It could not be applied to himself, but when the Contracted Spirit sustained severe injuries, it could regenerate muscles in a short period of time to maintain combat ability.

This ability was incredibly overpowering, astonishingly it could reverse the originally emaciated body after ’Explosive Muscle’, recovering to above average combat level.

Of course, there are limitations; not only did it deplete Renwo Kuang’s physical strength, but it could only be used once a day instead of being squandered indefinitely.

"Roar!!"

The grimacing Muscle Zombie desired another round of battle with Ye Hanjun.

With three audience members this time, Li Jingming, Wang Xinfei, and Su Mei stared as the Sandstorm Witch Huazhu wielded the Hurricane Sand Hammer. A few swings later, the large zombie lay on the ground without the strength to resist.

"Even though we ascended the same way..."

"The Witch actually jumped to the Small Achievement of the Rainbow Light..."

"Get used to it. At this time, apart from us, no one in the academy should know that Master Han has become the second-tier Patron..."