Everyone saw how uncomfortable Brian Carter was during that time—who would dare go through it again? Wouldn’t that just be asking to be laughed at?

Brian Carter walked out with his head held high and chest out, instantly feeling his mind open up. He turned around and said fiercely, “You little brats, don’t let me catch you in the future! Otherwise, I’ll make you understand the consequences of mocking me! Hmph…”

After threatening them, he looked at the sign for “Martial Apprentice Class Eight,” and Brian Carter was filled with excitement.

I’m in the Martial Apprentice class—hmm, it’s like being in kindergarten in a dream, but I’ve managed to grind through the academic courses all the way to college graduation!

This is truly an achievement that’s never been seen before and will never be seen again!

“Miracles are always created by extraordinary people! And I, Brian Carter, am undoubtedly that extraordinary person!”

Stepping out the door, he felt the sunlight dazzling and shining right on his face. Instantly, the world seemed vast and brilliant.

“Laughing to the sky as I walk out the door—how could someone like me remain a mere martial apprentice? From now on, the dragon returns to the sea, the tiger enters the deep mountains; the sea is wide for fish to leap, the sky is high for birds to fly! A sharp sword is forged through grinding, the fragrance of plum blossoms comes from bitter cold! I, Brian Carter, have finally made it!”

Brian Carter could feel the power of the warrior’s realm surging within his body, making him feel a bit lightheaded for a moment.

I—really—have become strong!

Roar roar!

In the brilliant sunlight, Mr. Hughes walked over quickly, his whole body seeming to be bathed in holy light.

……

Fengcheng Star Martial Academy.

In front of the Star Soul Tower.

“Just release your true self.” Ethan Hughes’s gaze was full of encouragement.

“Okay!” Brian Carter suddenly understood.

……

Brian Carter walked excitedly into the Star Soul Tower.

He began his first trial in his martial arts career.

“I’ve been looking forward to this for a long time!”

As his body entered the doorway, an impatient voice came from inside.

……

Principal’s office.

William Thompson stared intently at the surveillance feed of the Star Soul Tower’s illusion.

He was also very curious to see what level this Hero Carter, who had repeated a grade for five years, would be assessed at.

On the side, Ethan Hughes sipped tea, looking unconcerned.

Very confident.

Five years of repeating a grade with unyielding perseverance! Six years without any progress, yet always working hard!

Could someone like that not have top-tier character and willpower?

What a joke!

Mr. Hughes was just waiting to celebrate and cheer for his student.

……

The scene gradually appeared.

They saw Brian Carter enter a strange environment…

It was a small town.

……

Brian Carter felt that the moment he entered, he arrived in a small town. A gentle breeze carrying the scent of spring brushed his face, and he felt only one thing: Refreshing!

Even his steps felt much lighter.

“Riding high on the spring breeze, my horse gallops swiftly, in one day I see all… huh?”

Suddenly…

At the intersection, an old man was wobbling across the street. A car happened to drive by, and unable to dodge in time, the old man was grazed by the car, let out a startled cry, and fell to the ground.

Brian Carter shouted, “Stop the car!”

The flying dust obscured the license plate. Not only did the car not stop, it actually sped up and disappeared with a whoosh into the distance.

Brian Carter was stunned for a moment, seeing the old man lying on the roadside, already unconscious. Blood was starting to seep from his graying hair—it was clear his head had hit the curb hard.

A pool of fresh blood spread across the ground…

“Help! Somebody!”

Brian Carter could tell at a glance that although the old man hadn’t been hit hard, his head had struck the curb severely. He might be in mortal danger at any moment. Without time to think, he rushed over in a few quick steps, supporting the old man’s head with one hand, quickly checking his injuries with the other, then deftly pulled out his phone and dialed emergency services.

After calling for help, he immediately checked the injuries, stabilized the broken bones, kept the airway clear, then reached into the old man’s pocket, took out his phone, skillfully unlocked the password, found the contacts, and dialed “Wife.”

……

In front of the monitors.

William Thompson saw the old man get hit and couldn’t help but sigh, “Still the same old cliché plot. Can’t they come up with something new…”

Seeing Brian Carter rush to save the man, he couldn’t help but praise, “This kid’s not bad.”

Then, watching him treat the injuries, save the man, and call for help all in one go, he praised again, “Calm, unflustered, methodical, everything in order—not bad, not bad.”

But then, seeing Brian Carter take out the old man’s phone and, despite the password, unlock it in a flash and make the call, he was stunned and muttered, “He knows how to do that too? That… that’s pretty practiced…”

Like a repeat offender.

Those four words, Principal Thompson didn’t say out loud.

Mr. Hughes covered his face and coughed, “This student… cough cough, has a rather eclectic set of interests…”

……

The illusion inside the Star Soul Tower continued.

The paramedics arrived.

Brian Carter, as the only eyewitness and the savior—especially since his hand was still supporting the old man’s neck and couldn’t let go—naturally went to the hospital with them.

However, as the injured man’s family arrived, their eyes were full of suspicion as they looked at Brian Carter.

From the family’s perspective, Brian Carter’s bloodstained appearance and exhausted face were just too suspicious, so he didn’t even get a word of thanks.

The emergency room opened, and the family rushed in, then crowded into the hospital room.