In the activity room
As Jiang Hou's expression was solemn and Zong Zheng Nan Mo looked shocked and didn't know what to say, the black-haired girl's tone turned calm and detached.
"Actually, you don't have to worry too much. When the Yidu City Branch discovered traces of the Demon God, they reported it to headquarters. They will certainly dispatch stronger individuals to suppress the situation."
"The current trouble in Yidu is the numerous rifts that have appeared due to the two consecutive world impacts."
"These world rifts are quite complex. Some disappear as soon as they appear, others last for several days, and a few form a spatial anomaly that cuts between two realms."
"The appearance of rifts brings with it a surge of pollution energy. When humans and animals come into contact with it, they mutate into twisted, bloodthirsty pollution monsters."
"Additionally, ancient items can fall out of some rifts."
"These items are strong pollution sources. Although restrained by the rules of the real world, the pollution power contained within them cannot disperse but will remain."
"Once humans or creatures come in contact with these ancient items, even ingesting them, they will be polluted."
"Those who manage to endure it will gain formidable power and become awakening Transcendents, while those who fail will transform into stronger mutated monsters, crazed and bloodthirsty yet possessing a degree of intelligence."
"You two are quite lucky. After coming into contact with the pollution source, instead of turning into monsters, you evolved into Transcendents."
It's you who said the peace here was about to break and the Demon God would invade; it's you who also said not to worry as stronger individuals would come to suppress it.
Jiang Ruochan had finished saying both the good and bad news, leaving Jiang Hou momentarily speechless.
"By the way, can you tell me what you came into contact with the night before last?" The black-haired girl looked at them, a bit curious.
"Me?"
Zong Zheng Nan Mo shivered: "I passed through the park the night before last, suddenly fell into a dark place, and then saw a black shadow like a Fierce Ghost pounce on me."
"Then I fainted, and when I woke it was late at night, lying on the park's lawn."
"But sleeping on the grass all night didn't make me catch a cold; instead, I felt healthier and could even touch and control the wind."
Speaking of which, Zong Zheng Nan Mo stretched out his right hand, and a tangible cyan whirlwind appeared in his palm, only to suddenly dissipate after two turns.
"A black shadow," Jiang Ruochan mused, "the pollution source you contacted should be the remnant trace of ancient power."
"This pollution source belongs to the Divine Era's inheritance."
Before Zong Zheng Nan Mo could ask what the Divine Era was, Jiang Ruochan turned her gaze to Jiang Hou.
"When I passed through the alley behind the neighborhood the night before last, I was swept into a black fog that appeared out of nowhere, onto a massive creature's skeletal remains over a hundred meters long."
"I felt something enter my body, experienced intense pain, and fainted."
"When I woke up two hours later, I was still in that alley, where a deliveryman passed by."
"A single bone over a hundred meters long, how gigantic was that creature in life?" Zong Zheng Nan Mo exclaimed.
"I don't know, but it must have been enormous," Jiang Hou shook his head.
Not stating the obvious, Zong Zheng Nan Mo rolled his eyes.
"A single bone over a hundred meters long, this skeletal fragment should originate from the Giant Beast Era, only Heaven and Earth Giant Beasts could be so immense."
"Only so far, no one seems to have gained an inheritance from the Giant Beast Era." Upon saying this, Jiang Ruochan became slightly interested in Jiang Hou.
"Jiang Tongxue, what are your awakened abilities and attributes?"
"...Me, I don't seem to have abilities or attributes, just my strength has increased considerably, several times that of an ordinary person."
Noticing Jiang Ruochan's change in gaze and tone, Jiang Hou felt that the power he inherited seemed somewhat special.
"No attributes or abilities, just physical strength greatly enhanced?"
This time, Jiang Ruochan was taken aback, because all pollution-evolving Transcendents usually have corresponding talents or abilities.
However, Jiang Hou might have obtained a Giant Beast Era inheritance whose power system has always been mysterious, different from other eras, which seems normal.
"Jiang Tongxue, is Jiang Hou's so-called Giant Beast Era inheritance really powerful since no one has awakened it before?" Zong Zheng Nan Mo asked with envy.
Deities are commonplace in animations, but a power or sequence inheritance that no one has awakened is infinitely stronger.
Jiang Ruochan shook her head: "Unawakened doesn't mean powerful, it only indicates the inheritance from this era is incomplete."
"Currently, eight known Ancient Era have perished. Each inheritance reaching its peak possesses Heaven and Earth Destruction might, capable of creating or annihilating worlds."
"Moreover, every Evolver is a 'genius', favored by fate, since those with bad luck become pollution monsters. So there's no worry about 'secrets' being exposed."
At this point, Jiang Ruochan glanced at Jiang Hou.
"Okay, let's not talk about this anymore." Saying this, Jiang Ruochan extended another invitation, "So, do you want to join my club?"
Isn't that obvious? Of course, they'd join.
Whether it's an official status or not doesn't matter, the important thing is that Jiang Hou can understand more about the Extraordinary Realm through Jiang Ruochan.
Given that joining the club won't cause him any losses, and it's not like he's working.
Zong Zheng Nan Mo didn't refuse either. He's not stupid, he could see this transferred student's identity wasn't simple, so hooking onto this lead seemed like a smart move.
"Great, I shouldn't be too bored for the next little while."
Welcoming two new club members (little brothers) brightened Jiang Ruochan's mood. With a flip of her hand, she took out two items resembling smartwatches, one blue and one black.
"These are auxiliary devices developed by the Celestial Punishment Research Department last year, Energy Detectors."
"While retaining basic communication functions, they categorize danger levels by detecting energy fluctuations emitted by pollution monsters or enemies."
"Of course, energy fluctuations are basic detection, not representative of true capabilities."
"Also, the detector can scan the user's body, using professional calculations to give your current comprehensive tier."
"However, these two are basic versions, with detection capped at Third Tier, mainly used for reserve members below Celestial Punishment Fourth Tier, with average functionality."
Zong Zheng Nan Mo's eyes lit up: "President, I want one."
"Ahem! Thanks for the gift, President." Jiang Hou coughed lightly, and without hesitation, after Zong Zheng Nan Mo chose the blue one, he picked up the black one.
Unexpectedly, upon joining the club, they received gifts; this president wasn't bad at all.
But before the two who got the watches could ask how to use them, Jiang Ruochan's phone rang.
"Hello! What..."
"Alright, I'll come over right away." After saying this, Jiang Ruochan quickly said, "There's an instruction manual in the watch, you guys figure it out yourselves, I have something I need to attend to."
"Also, make sure to participate in club activities after school from now..."
After speaking, the black-haired girl left directly, with her sleeves flying and her hair moving without wind, exuding coolness and charisma.
Watching Jiang Ruochan leave, Zong Zheng Nan Mo turned to Jiang Hou about to say something, only for Jiang Hou to start: "Let's check what's inside this thing first."
"Alright."
Saying this, the two found chairs to sit down separately.
This watch is quite easy to operate. Under the beginner's guide, Jiang Hou slid his finger, opening the file about the tier division among Transcendents.
Eight large words instantly appeared [Extraordinary Ninth Tier, Divine Domain]