“Hello everyone, I’m Ye (夜). The instructor of this extraordinary class. Everyone in this classroom is the same. — The rejected awakener.”, said by a man who wore rectangular semi-frame glasses.

Ye continued and said, “I don’t care about your disagreement. You can try your best to request a class transfer after this lesson. I will start the lesson with a summary of the history of yuan li (源力). Those who are not interested can sleep or leave the classroom now. I won’t mark you as absent or make a report of it.”

After hearing what Ye had said, a few students started to leave the classroom. Some began to lie down and sleep. Some began to gossip with the students beside them. Only a small part of the students were paying attention to Ye.

Ye then begins his first lesson in his entire life, “The entire universe is created by an energy called yuan li. Everything that has an affinity with yuan li can awaken a trait."

"Some said it is a gift from the gods, some said it is a curse from the devils, and some said it is how our body is constructed. Example, how we need to breathe.”

“Well, those are true and false. True, it is a bridge between us and the celestial being, so-called gods. False, it is too pure and powerful for any individual to keep in contact with it. Every individual contact with yuan li from the gods for too long will lead to corrosion. The corrosion will lead to death or mutation. The mutated being that keeps endangering the entire universe is called Huang (荒).”

“Scientists believed that our world began with a single massive planet. Not knowing what happened, the planet was smashed, and the yuan li went berserk. Led to a big bang explosion that created the universe, galaxy, and planets that we are in today.”

“Until today, this hypothesis has not been verified. The earliest record we have is the cast-out war. This war involves many civilizations, planets, dimensions, and planes. The war is to prevent the gods from descending directly into our dimension. The 3 strongest legions are leading the war. The Hope Legion is formed with the races that have a high affinity with light yuan li particles. The Living Legion is formed with races that have strong vitality. The last Legion is called Purgatory. They are formed with races that have a strong affinity with darkness yuan li particles."

“At the end of the war, the gods are cast out, but the price was all the lives that participated in the war. Those who survive are those who do not take part in the war."

“The survivors begin to recover from the loss and start to have mixed races or hybrids. Humans are selected by most of the races, since humans are not participating in the war. The reason that humans are not in the war is that humans are the weakest race until now.”

“The level system and yuan zhu (源柱) are created in this era. Yuan Zhu acts as a filter to differentiate the yuan li. Positive and neutral yuan li will be allowed in the environment we live in. Negative and corroded yuan li will be used in facilities. Such as dungeons, towers, artificial dimensions, and so on. The additional usage of Yuan Zhu is to block the whisper from the mighty and unknown being, the gods.”

“Every race has a different level cap, affinity rate with yuan li, growth rate, and race talent. Humans have a level cap of 100, the lowest growth rate is 1, and they have no inherited talent in DNA. Compared to other races, humans don't have advantages.”

“Roles, skills, and techniques are invented for every awakener. Awakeners are important manpower for conquering dungeons, towers, other kingdoms, and so on. To prevent the awakener from getting corroded by having too many skills. The research shows awakeners with 4 skills are the most stable. Not including inherited talent, additional ability, and others.”

“Luckily, the Yuan Zhu of Wu Ji created a new system for all the citizens. All the races in Wu Ji will have the same level cap, and other countries are learning this technology. However, affinity, growth rate, and talent are still missing. Which still doesn't change the fact that humans are the weakest race.”

“Now, question time. Do you know why you are in this classroom?”, a question asked by Ye after finishing his long talk of history.

A student with an eye shut raised his hand and said, “Our combat levels are just over the passing marks.”

Ye showed his admiration and replied, “You are correct. You have good self-knowledge. A more precise answer is that you are all rejected awakener. A rejected awakener is someone whose combat level is below average compared to their peers. Good news for you all. Combat levels are not an accurate measure of a person's strength in a battle.”

“Since combat levels are measured by using your level, the size of the yuan li particle, and the capacity of the yuan li. This is useful in older eras, where the technology is not advanced and when the battle is not complex.”

“That's why, before awakening, you guys are learning theory from books. Starting from the age of 13, you all need to try DIBA (Dive In Battle Arena) to gain and polish your battle skills. Since this is the only chance you get to try and error before the age of 24.”

“Starting from the age of 24, you all will begin to experience the real battlefield. A place where every mistake you make will have a price to pay. Moreover, DIBA will no longer have 50% pain absorption, and there is a fee to be charged.”

“Is there any question?” Ye asked.

A moment of silence in the classroom. 

Ye waited for a while, then continued, “If no question, then you may be dismissed.”

Every student starts to leave the classroom. 

A woman with dark blue hair and a spiky bun hairstyle appears in the classroom and walks toward Ye.

A student noticed her and attempted to engage her in a conversation.

The woman noticed and said, “I need to have a conversation with Instructor Ye alone.”

The student was stunned and quickly left the classroom. Before he closed the door, he glared at Ye.

Ye didn’t care and asked, “What makes you here, Headmaster Hasegawa?”

Asagi Hasegawa (长谷川 浅葱), the headmaster of WuShu Academy (五属学圆). She replied, “Ara~ Ara~, it is your first time being an instructor and first lesson. It is my responsibility to supervise your lesson.”

Asagi Hasegawa is the headmaster of WuShu Academy. She is also the current leader of the Hasegawa (长谷川) clan.

Ye nodded and asked, “Thank you for taking your time. Is there anything I need to improve?”

Asagi Hasegawa replied, “I would like to know why you chose history in the first lesson. As you know, this knowledge is often acquired in primary school. Additionally, they are rejected by others. They are more eager to prove and improve themselves. Shouldn’t you assist them or at least comfort them?”

Ye nodded and replied, “Well, I know there are many students who want to make a class transfer. So I decided to postpone my lesson to the next session.”

Asagi Hasegawa shook her head with a smile. She then said, “Mostly, the other instructors will remain in their decision. Based on today's lesson, they may even file a report. Since you not only shorten the lesson, but also give knowledge they already knew.” 

Ye signed and said, “Well, I've never been in this kind of education system, and I have no experience as an instructor. All I can do is go with the flow.”

Asagi Hasegawa nodded with a smile and said, “I know this is the condition for you to be a citizen of WuJi. I will do my best to give you another chance, and I will monitor your lessons in the first month. If there is any trouble, you can find me.”

Ye nodded and said, “I will bear in mind, and you have my thanks. I will prepare for my next lesson.”