The ultimate long-range physical AOE output method - Gate of Babylon.
The manipulation ability that harasses, ambushes, deals hidden damage, and also purifies evil - the Ope Ope no Mi.
The all-seeing eyes that are comprehensive, can pilot a Gundam, and possess unparalleled perception - the Eternal Mangekyo.
The special equipment mentioned repeatedly for its super magic sustain and a storage space of millions of cubic meters - the Ring of Soul.
And the infinite growth potential that still exists in the future...
As time goes by, I will only become stronger.
Thinking this, Lin Ran stretched contentedly and leaped out of the bathtub. After drying himself, he changed into a set of brand-new clothes.
But before he could leave the bathroom, he heard that incredibly exciting electronic prompt.
[Ding!]
[The Fishing the Heavens System reminds you that a prey has taken the bait. Please return to the pond for processing and begin the next fishing session.]
Here it comes!
Speak of the devil, and he shall appear!
After so many days, I'm finally going to acquire a new ability!
Lin Ran wasted no time, directly entering the Divine Sense space and heading to the fish pond to cast his line.
[Ding! Fishing the Heavens successful. Congratulations to the host for obtaining the product - Knight Does Not Die in Vain (Growth Version)!]
Before Lin Ran could react, the energy fragments reeled in were integrated into his body.
It's actually this Noble Phantasm ability from Fate, belonging to Lancelot...
The so-called "Knight Does Not Die in Vain" grants the user's weapons the attributes of their Noble Phantasm, allowing them to be fully controlled and used.
In Lancelot's hands in Fate, it could grant weapons the power of a D-rank Noble Phantasm. If the original rank was higher than a D-rank Noble Phantasm, it would retain that original rank and be completely under Lancelot's command.
The enhanced version Lin Ran obtained, however, has no limit on the Noble Phantasm's rank and can grow infinitely with the user's strength!
In other words, this is equivalent to turning Lin Ran into a master of all weapons, while also imbuing anything he holds as a weapon with formidable power.
As long as his strength is sufficient, even an ordinary tree branch can sever an opponent's divine weapon.
Fallen flowers and fallen leaves can both wound the enemy!
Lin Ran immediately broke off a branch from a nearby tree and activated the "Knight Does Not Die in Vain" Noble Phantasm ability.
Instantly, the tree branch in Lin Ran's hand was covered by the natural energy within him, filled with ancient and serene power.
Lin Ran gently waved it towards the tree, and the trunk was immediately cleaved in two.
It's truly effective...
Lin Ran felt that holding this tree branch now delivered even better results than his previous Arcane Dagger.
After all, in this world, to unleash the attributes of a magic-infused weapon, one doesn't need to hold it; it's enough to have it in one's inventory.
Therefore, Lin Ran immediately decided to purchase a batch of ordinary alloy equipment.
With "Knight Does Not Die in Vain" in effect, even the crappiest weapon becomes extraordinary in his hands.
And he is now a master of all weapons, capable of using any type of weapon.
Thus, Lin Ran withdrew from the Divine Sense space, intending to ride his hoverbike to the school's exchange point.
To his surprise, the moment he opened the door, he saw Luo Qingyan's smiling face.
"You've recovered? That was quick."
Lin Ran sighed.
Luo Qingyan chuckled:
"Naturally. I have the Angel's Heart, after all. All I needed was a bath and a good night's sleep to restore my mental energy."
"I'm here because Sister Miao asked me to tell you something."
Lin Ran rolled his eyes:
"Alright, but I have to go out..."
"Come on, get in. We can talk as we go."
Hearing Lin Ran say this, Luo Qingyan's eyes lit up:
"Then let's not ride the motorcycle. Come on, get in my car!"
Without waiting for Lin Ran's agreement, she pulled him into her hovercar.
Recalling their previous bumper car experience, Lin Ran helplessly tapped his forehead:
"To the nearest exchange point..."
"Go ahead, what is it?"
Luo Qingyan was quite excited. After quickly fastening her seatbelt, she started the engine and glanced at Lin Ran:
"Among Yan University's five major departments, which one did you originally want to go to?"
Lin Ran hadn't expected Luo Qingyan to ask this and scratched his head:
"Uh... I actually hadn't really decided..."
"For me, the differences aren't that significant."
"But given your relationship with Sister Miao, and the fact that you both have similar talents, you were probably planning to go to the Azure Dragon Department, right?"
Luo Qingyan nodded:
"Originally, that was my intention."
"But Sister Miao told me that because none of the five department heads were willing to let us go..."
"So, they ultimately held a meeting and decided to place both of us directly under the Principal's purview."
"However, our daily instruction will be jointly managed by the five of them."
A hint of surprise flashed in Lin Ran's eyes:
"Oh? That's quite good."
"Otherwise, choosing one department would have felt like I was letting the other four down."
"This way, the problem is perfectly resolved."
"Except for possibly incurring some envy, there's nothing else."
Luo Qingyan nodded and continued:
"Envy is a minor issue. I don't really care about that..."
"Another thing Sister Miao is concerned about is whether the two of us can maintain our positions as the top two in our grade."
"After all, in a few days, all the first-year freshmen will be reporting, and the Freshman Competition will begin soon."
"It would be quite embarrassing if we were pushed out of the top two."
"And in that case, the Principal having us under his direct supervision would be for naught."
Lin Ran burst into arrogant laughter:
"Those freshman eggs, I can crush them in minutes."
"They are generally still at the first-order awakened stage, just like us."
"Just one Kaidan could slaughter them all, let alone me."
"I'm definitely not worried..."
"When the time comes, I'll just show Sister Miao and the others my fancy ways of beating up newbies."
"Thinking about crushing newbies actually gets me a little excited."
Luo Qingyan tilted her head:
"Tsk, you're such a scumbag..."
"With my epic-tier Angel's Heart and my activated Soul of the Bloodline Angel, a stat advantage should be no problem for them..."
Before Luo Qingyan could finish speaking, she suddenly saw Lin Ran lean his head towards her from the passenger seat.
And because Luo Qingyan had been focused on the road ahead, she was facing forward, with her side turned towards Lin Ran.
This made it look as though Lin Ran was lunging forward to bite her earlobe.
Luo Qingyan was startled:
"What are you doing? I'm driving..."
"If you really want to mess around... at least, go to the back seat..."