Chen Zhen was nearly driven mad!
To think of it! One of the Five Talents of Northwest University, hailed as the genius among geniuses, the monster among monsters! And yet!
“Naluo Wutian, Electricity magic strength 5, Fire magic strength 8, Water magic strength 5. Overall aptitude 18 points.” The crimson-robed mage seemed startled by the data displayed, hastily rubbing his eyes, staring intently at the blue crystal sphere.
“Correct. Battle Qi strength 5, Magic strength 10, Spirit strength 5. Overall aptitude 18 points.” The crimson-robed mage confirmed the data within the crystal sphere once more!
“……” The entire hall fell silent, not a single sound to be heard!
“Did I hear that right?”
“Electricity strength, 5 points.”
“Fire magic strength, 8 points!”
“Water magic strength, 5 points!”
“Overall aptitude, 18 points!”
“He can barely manage a Fireball spell.”
“This guy is actually a multi-elemental physique.”
“Just as expected of the famous good-for-nothing’s sidekick.”
“Hahahaha!” ..................
A wave of jeers washed over the surroundings, yet Chen Zhen, standing in the center of the stage, could only manage a wry, conflicted smile!
He knew from the start his inherent structure was that of a weakling, but he never imagined being this thoroughly useless—thirteen years old, with an overall aptitude of eighteen!
Deducting the five points for his innate physique! If his Battle Qi improved by one point a year on average, perhaps by the time he reached sixty, he might finally shed the title of good-for-nothing!
Chen Zhen allowed himself a self-deprecating chuckle, then returned to the ranks!
To think that in his previous life, he was considered a genius; yet here he was, facing the day he’d be called a waste. How fickle are the ways of the world!
In this vast universe, all things exist. If he hadn't experienced it firsthand, Chen Zhen would never have believed that the concept of "borrowing a corpse to return the soul" truly existed!
To put it in modern terms, he had transmigrated!
If one were to describe how Chen Zhen died, it was truly absurd—he managed to drink himself into alcohol poisoning and drank away his own life!
But if he had truly died, that would have been the end of it. In fact, the Chen Zhen of his past life held a certain detachment, a slight willingness to let go of worldly ties and shatter the void. Death, to him, was merely the equivalent of a long, unending sleep—a trifle!
But fate, it seemed, refused to let him go.
It actually caused him to be inexplicably reborn!
Afterward, Chen Zhen found himself here!
Appearing on this continent named Ouma, in this country called Lanqi!
And once again, Chen Zhen was forced to relive the journey of life, from a crying infant to a compliant baby, and then to a well-behaved child.
In truth, this current life of Chen Zhen offered little he needed to strive for.
Born into a noble family, with a father and mother whose strength was utterly outrageous, sheltering him! The so-called 'little emperors' of modern society couldn't compare.
The only regret Chen Zhen held was that his body in this rebirth had failed to inherit the superior genes of his parents!
He recalled his father, Naluo Jingtao, standing eight feet tall, possessing both striking looks and formidable physique, with cultivation levels that inspired awe. He was one of the Silver Knights of Silver Peak City—a name whispered with dread! In his youth, wielding a silver spear, he roamed Silver Peak City, losing only four or five bouts! Thus establishing the fearsome reputation of the White Night Dragon King!
His mother, Qian Yue Zhenxue! She was a famous beauty in Silver Peak City! In Chen Zhen’s estimation, the kind of devastating beauty capable of toppling nations and ruining dynasties!
Back then, the young City Lord had pursued his mother relentlessly, but she was ultimately won over by the young man who was now Chen Zhen's father, who was merely a follower at the time! This left Naluo Jingtian, who later became the City Lord and Clan Head, holding a long-standing grudge.
It even sparked grudges that carried over to the next generation!
Of course, his mother possessed more than just captivating beauty!
Her terrifying magical cultivation was even more renowned than her looks. While perhaps not many people in all of Silver Peak City knew of Qian Yue Zhenxue, it would be impossible to find someone who hadn't heard of the Moon-Eating Blue Demon!
Logically, the combination of these two powerful genes should have produced an even more outstanding next generation.
Yet the reality was utterly shocking!
Their child, Naluo Wutian (Chen Zhen's name this life),
was plain to look at! Lacking in looks, lacking in physique; the only conspicuous feature might be his unusual black hair and black eyes!
The humans of the Ouma Continent displayed every conceivable color in their hair and eyes, yet black was nowhere to be found. Whether hair or eyes, one could not find a single black-haired or black-eyed person! And black hair combined with black eyes was even rarer!
This caused quite a stir when Chen Zhen was just born! Could this little fellow be the reincarnation of a demon?
After all, on the Ouma Continent, the color black symbolized death, destruction, and slaughter!
This worried his parents for quite some time! It was only later that they discovered this child seemed unremarkable apart from his strange black hair and eyes! The rumors of a demon's reincarnation soon faded.
However, not long after, his parents noticed that the child's aptitude for both Battle Qi cultivation and magical cultivation was abysmal! A complete opposite extreme to his parents!
His renowned father once suspected Chen Zhen might not be his biological son!
This infuriated his mother, who unleashed a single Fire Dragon's Blaze, roasting the celebrated Silver Knight of Silver Peak City into a plucked, roasted chicken! His father didn't dare leave the house for half a year!
Logically, having such a useless descendant in such a distinguished family should be a source of shame!
But this couple was entirely the opposite!
They cherished their son, this 'mud that wouldn't stick to the wall,' all the more! Holding him like he might shatter, cherishing him as if he might melt!
His father declared that a son is a son, no matter what. If he doesn’t want to learn martial arts or magic, so be it. Wielding weapons all day is dangerous! Magic is even scarier; one careless spell and you become a plucked, roasted chicken! Better to be a good, obedient boy!
His mother was even more carefree. Anyway, this vast family fortune is enough for you to squander for generations! It would be an achievement if you managed to spend it all in one lifetime!
Thus, Chen Zhen arrived at a conclusion: Heaven, seeing how hard his life was as an orphan in his previous life, had sent him here this time to be a profligate!
So, Chen Zhen wholeheartedly embarked upon this luxurious, squandering lifestyle!
However, this happy life as a second-generation heir and spendthrift only lasted for ten years!
At the age of ten, the reborn Chen Zhen entered the darkest period of his life!
Despite his parents having no grand expectations for him to become a great warrior, and Chen Zhen himself having no desire to become a noble magician or a hero etched into history—he only wished to remain a contented, squandering heir!
Fate, however, dictated otherwise, due to a damnable stipulation in the Lanqi Empire!
Any heir apparent to a First-Rank Noble title must enroll in the Imperial Academy of Lanqi, known across the continent as the Dragon Scroll Academy, for further study!
Unfortunately, Chen Zhen’s family—the current Clan Head of the Naluo family, Naluo Tiancheng! Who was also the City Lord of Silver Peak City! And one of the Silver Knights of Silver Peak City, the Black-Faced Dragon King, who was just as famous as Chen Zhen’s father—was one of the Empire’s one hundred and twenty-five First-Rank Nobles!
Of course, this shouldn't have involved Chen Zhen! As a collateral descendant of the family, despite being deeply cherished by his parents, Chen Zhen did not possess the necessary status or rank to enter the Dragon Scroll Academy. Even if he did qualify, Chen Zhen would have refused!
In his past life, Chen Zhen nearly studied himself into idiocy! Having finally transmigrated, he wouldn't touch any so-called school or academy with a ten-foot pole!
However, misfortune struck when Clan Head Naluo Jingtian happened to have a ten-year-old daughter. And even more unfortunately, this wretched little girl was Naluo Wuyou, Chen Zhen’s sworn enemy since childhood!
Thus, everything fell into place naturally!
Anything that could make Chen Zhen depressed, distressed, or drive him to bang his head against a wall, Naluo Wushuang never failed to indulge in. The history of their grievances could fill three days, no, nine days and nights without end! They were said to be bitter rivals across seven lives, entangled for a hundred lifetimes; these two were enemies across a thousand ages, meeting again in this era.
Naluo Wushuang, having grown up with him, naturally knew what kind of person Chen Zhen was! This fellow was lazy, irresponsible, afraid of hardship, afraid of fatigue, afraid of trouble, and most of all, afraid of studying! And he was absolutely terrified of being near her! Being with her was more agonizing than death!
So, the petty Naluo Wuyou believed she had devised a brilliant scheme to torment him! She would drag Chen Zhen into the Dragon Scroll Academy with her! You fear studying? Then I’ll force you to study! You fear trouble? I’ll create trouble for you! You fear me? Then I’ll stick to you like glue! Hahaha! To dare oppose this young lady is sheer presumption!
Therefore, regardless of Chen Zhen's or his parents' wishes, facing the doting, domineering Naluo Jingtian and Naluo Wuyou, they had to reluctantly agree!
Their only son was forced to accompany this accursed little girl to the faraway Dragon Scroll Academy! Because whether he wanted to or not, he had to stay with Naluo Wuyou for six years, until his graduation at sixteen!
Without a doubt! That damned little brat was the source of all Chen Zhen’s nightmares!
Accompanying them to the academy were two others: Naluo Wushuang and Naluo Wufa! These two were the beloved children of the other two Silver Knights! Coincidentally, all four were born on the same day of the same month of the same year! Thus, they had always been together since childhood, and naturally, they entered the Dragon Scroll Academy together!
“Next, Naluo Wuyou.”
A stir went through the crowd!
At first glance, she was a very pretty, very cute girl! In fact, she was truly beautiful. Her blue hair cascaded down like a waterfall, paired with delicate, exquisite features that were nearly perfect, revealing the nascent potential for world-shattering beauty even at her young age.
Naluo Wuyou! The only daughter of Silver Peak City Lord, Naluo Tiancheng! Chen Zhen’s mistress! A little girl Chen Zhen gritted his teeth over yet could do absolutely nothing about!
Hot-tempered, willful, arrogant, vain, twisted in personality, cunning, and vicious!
........... In short, every negative adjective Chen Zhen could conjure up, when combined, described Naluo Wuyou in his eyes!
Of course, this was only Naluo Wuyou as seen through Chen Zhen’s eyes. To the entire Dragon Scroll Academy, Naluo Wushuang was the embodiment of beauty, nobility, and power! Unlike Chen Zhen’s globally renowned status as a good-for-nothing, her fame derived not only from her peerless beauty but also from her terrifying cultivation far surpassing that of ordinary people—she was inhumanly strong in both magic and martial skills.
The girl stepped forward, shot Chen Zhen a mischievous glance, and confidently walked to the front platform!
“This brat, trying to show off again!”
Chen Zhen instinctively pursed his lips! He turned his head away, leaving the girl nothing but the sight of the casually tied ponytail swaying in the wind at the back of his head!
“This… this guy, he’s asking for it again,” the girl muttered between clenched teeth, her voice low, yet clear enough for Chen Zhen to hear: “I’ll deal with you later.”
Chen Zhen felt an immediate chill! Almost reflexively, the goosebumps erupted on his skin uncontrollably!
Chen Zhen, having lived over thirty years across two lifetimes, possessed the intellect and maturity of an adult. Rationally, he shouldn't be afraid of this little girl! However, Naluo Wuyou was no pushover either. In terms of intellect and cunning, she was no less mature than Chen Zhen, who had lived two lives—she was sly, calculating, and experienced, making Chen Zhen suspect she too was a transmigrator from another world.
But that wasn't the worst of it. More terrifying was her horrifying magical cultivation, coupled with her unreasonable and domineering personality, making violence her primary method of resolving conflict. This meant that Chen Zhen, with his mediocre, nearly useless cultivation, had only one path when facing her: death!
He couldn't beat her, couldn't argue with her! And he couldn't escape!
Every creature has its counter. Must I spend this entire life being trampled under the foot of this tiny brat, never to rise again! Every time he thought of this, Chen Zhen felt a wave of powerless emptiness and frustration!
He subconsciously glanced at those around him! They were all staring with wide eyes! Many of the boys looked on with expressions of infatuated adoration!
The girl reached the platform and gently placed her delicate, jade-like hand on the blue crystal sphere!
“Fire magic strength 250 points. Overall aptitude 250 points.” Although prepared for something impressive, the young instructor was still quite shocked by the result.
“Ah! So strong, 250 points!”
“As expected of Naluo Wuyou.”
“A pure Fire elemental magical super-physique.”
“Her strength increased by fifty points in just one year!”
The surroundings erupted in gasps of amazement!
Although the girl on stage maintained a blank expression, not even showing the slightest joy or excitement! she merely responded faintly before returning to the ranks. Yet, the slight upward curve of her lips did not escape Chen Zhen’s sharp gaze.
“Two hundred and fifty, what a nice number!” A strange twitch distorted Chen Zhen’s calm facade for a moment!
“Next! Naluo Wushuang!” When the young instructor spoke these words, his voice sounded strange, and his cheeks even flushed slightly!
It wasn't just him; everyone subconsciously turned toward the graceful figure stepping out from the crowd! Faces went blank as if under a spell! The entire plaza instantly fell into absolute silence! Everyone’s gaze seemed magnetized, fixed on a single point! Even Chen Zhen, usually flippant, dropped his cynical look!
Having died once and come back to life, Chen Zhen considered himself well-traveled! With the advancement of modern networks, he had seen millions of beautiful women, yet every time he laid eyes on this heartbreakingly beautiful young maiden, he couldn't help but stare with wide, burning eyes!
Flowing cyan hair, exquisitely detailed features, and bright, expressive cyan pupils; even the most discerning sculptor could not find a single flaw! A charming and alluring countenance, possessing an innate purity and softness, like a cyan elf who had mistakenly wandered into the mortal realm, unaware of the world's ugliness.
Naluo Wushuang! Hailed as the foremost beauty of the Dragon Scroll Academy! Her ranking was far above Naluo Wuyou! If he hadn't seen her with his own eyes, Chen Zhen would struggle to believe a girl could look like this.
Simply devastatingly beautiful! Unfairly beautiful! Utterly beyond reason! ...............
Speaking of which, Naluo Wushuang’s arrival at the Dragon Scroll Academy caused quite a stir! Even now, Chen Zhen clearly remembered that the girl’s appearance triggered a massive academy riot! It nearly escalated into a bloody incident! This was the infamous 'Wushuang Incident' of the Dragon Scroll Academy, permanently inscribed into its history!
Under duress, Naluo Wushuang pulled out Chen Zhen, her 'husband,' which managed to narrowly avert that terrifying crisis! It was said that all the boys wept that night! It was said that all the girls laughed that night! That night was dubbed the Sleepless Night by all the students! And this Sleepless Night was also recorded in the academy's annals!
Naluo Wushuang thus became the legendary figure dominating the Academy's Top Ten Rankings by sheer personal influence!
The number one regret of the Academy’s Top Ten Grievances—She has a husband! Why isn't her husband me! I refuse to accept this! Naluo Wushuang's marital status became the greatest regret for every male student in the academy, ranking first among the Top Ten Grievances!
Cyan Elf, Naluo Wushuang, stunningly beautiful, peerless in the world! Undisputedly the number one beauty of the academy—this was the most authoritative ranking recognized by the institution! Standing supreme, even the second-ranked beauty, Dongfang Feihong, could only sigh at the heavens and utter a classic line that would be passed down through the ages! If Fei Hong was born, why was Wushuang also born? This regret in life is unparalleled!
The number one historical event of the Academy—The Sleepless Night! The sheer scale of the Wuyou Incident triggered by Naluo Wushuang (involving all teachers and students), its massive impact (a school-wide riot that nearly resulted in bloodshed), and its profound significance (altering the romantic values of many people)—in the thousands of years that followed, arranged marriages became widespread, directly related to these two predecessors! Later generations called her the Divine Beauty Wushuang, her fame rivaling that of the ancient goddess of beauty, Venus, becoming the perfect model for countless artists and painters! A timeless classic, flowing through posterity!
To cause an entire night of suffering for all the boys and an entire night of laughter for all the girls! Naluo Wushuang’s allure was immense! The Sleepless Night deservedly ranked first among the Academy’s Top Ten Historical Events!
At this moment, the renowned, charming figure once more appeared, and the extraordinary commotion was inevitable! Naluo Wushuang seemed slightly nervous, yet the people around her appeared even more so! Now that such a legendary figure appeared again in public, everyone instinctively held their breath, afraid of disturbing her!
Naluo Wushuang walked to the platform! Her slender little hand gently brushed against the sapphire-blue crystal sphere. Her expressive eyes closed slightly, like a bashful maiden awaiting a lover’s kiss. Onlookers felt an impulse to rush forward and embrace her entirely. Even the young instructor beside the crystal sphere was dumbfounded, only able to stare blankly at the beauty before him!
If this girl continues, she’ll cause chaos across the world! Chen Zhen coughed heavily.
“Um, Instructor, may we begin?” After a long silence with no movement, the instructor finally snapped awake at the sound of Chen Zhen’s cough, looking somewhat confused.
“Ah…” Only now did the young instructor seem to fully awaken!
“Water magic strength 200 points. Overall aptitude 200 points!” The young instructor’s shock remained unconcealed.
“Two hundred points of pure Water magic!”
“As expected of Naluo Wushuang.”
“Her strength increased by 40 points in a year.”
“I hope I get grouped with her this year.” ...............
The crowd was buzzing like an overturned pot! Discussions erupted everywhere! In the academy, in terms of popularity, Naluo Wushuang was unquestionably the queen of popularity! This stemmed from her unparalleled beauty! It also stemmed from her exceedingly rare pure Water elemental constitution! Furthermore, achieving a super Water magic aptitude of 200 points at only thirteen made Naluo Wushuang’s Water-based healing magic astonishingly potent! More importantly, Naluo Wushuang’s innocent and gentle disposition, a nature so pure it bordered on detached and absentminded, held a fatal attraction for everyone, regardless of gender!
With a slight, shy curtsy, Naluo Wushuang returned to the ranks! The intense commotion gradually subsided! The young instructor lingered for a while, still reluctant to look away, before calling out, “Next, Naluo Wufa!”
A tall figure rose from the ranks! This was the last of the four members of the Naluo family!
Her tall figure, ramrod straight as a lance, coupled with eyes and hair like hoarfrost and snow, amplified her chill and lethal aura! So much so that many were immediately paralyzed by this imposing presence.
It was hard to believe the young woman before them was only thirteen! Within the Warrior track of the Dragon Scroll Academy, Luo Wu Fa’s strength undeniably ranked among the top five!
She was, just as much, a celebrity within the Academy walls! Fifth among the Academy’s Ten Greats—Luo Wu Fa!
First among the Academy’s Ten Nightmares—Luo Wu Fa! Her exquisite swordsmanship, coupled with a ghost-like, terrifying movement technique, and the cold, ruthless demeanor of an assassin, all backed by a once-in-a-thousand-years Demon-Devouring Physique.
Even an Archmage capable of casting Forbidden Curses would be reduced to a mere straw dummy before her! Because of her constitution, even those ultimate spells couldn't harm her—such was the horror of the Demon-Devouring Body.
Luo Wu Fa's very existence was destined to be the nightmare of every mage! The name Wu Fa—No Law—was literal; she disregarded all magic!
Luo Wu Fa truly lived up to her name! Her appearance caused everyone’s eyes to light up with awe, yet it simultaneously cast a terrifying shadow of impending doom over every mage present!
It was a feeling of dread and suppression emanating from the very depths of their souls! “Dou Qi strength: 230 points.” The young instructor couldn’t hide his praise and admiration!
Truly, these four little ones from the Luo family were no simple characters. Each one a luminary of the Academy!
They had claimed the titles of the strongest mage, warrior, and cleric within their same age group! They were the famed Four Little Dragons of Luo from the Dragon Scroll Academy!
Of course, this excluded that imbecilic lout, Luo Wu Tian, who was utterly oblivious! His only strength over the others was probably his face—thicker than any steel plate!
“Dou Qi strength: 230 points.” “It seems the title of Chief Warrior for this session is hers, no doubt.” “The Four Little Dragons of Luo certainly live up to their reputation.” ........... “Next, Dongfang Qing Cheng....” “Dou Qi strength: 60.” The young instructor’s expression remained placid, utterly unconcerned.
This level of talent was considered average. If he applied himself diligently, his future achievements were still worth anticipating!
January 1st, OMA Year 2000! This was a singular year, and for me, it marked the commencement of all suffering!
My happy, carefree life as a second-generation scion was officially over! The dark times of hardship had arrived!
Because I was forced to follow that accursed little girl into the crucible of nightmares: the Dragon Scroll Academy! Many years later, when people were cataloging the effects of the great hero Luo Wu Tian, they were stunned to discover a mysterious diary.
This journal vividly and meticulously recorded the complex inner world of this great hero, along with the untold affections and grievances between Hero Wu Tian and Saintess Wu Shuang! Naturally, it also documented the life stories of his two other close comrades: Luo Wu You and Luo Wu Fa.