Chen Nian knocked the instructor out with a single punch, leaving the entire crowd speechless!
No one had ever imagined such a scenario!
These trainees, even if they were fortunate enough to inherit talents from the game or obtain talent cards, lacked genuine combat awareness.
But the instructor was different. A former soldier himself, he was a true elite who had fought monsters all along the way.
And such an instructor had been knocked unconscious by Chen Nian's single punch...
The principal stood frozen like a statue, his jaw dropping as he muttered repeatedly.
"Our Lingda University... has produced a genius... a genius!"
"Well done!"
Li Yunwei immediately stood up and applauded.
This student had earned her admiration and astonishment, thrilling her like discovering gold in the sand.
More importantly, seeing him take down that rule-breaking instructor felt incredibly satisfying.
"Chen Nian, S-rank!"
"S-rank!"
The evaluators declared almost in unison.
An undisputed S-rank, beyond any doubt.
"Chen Nian, you're this amazing..."
Qin Yu jogged excitedly over to Chen Nian, her beautiful eyes sparkling with pride. Her "boyfriend" being this formidable filled her with a sense of shared accomplishment.
"But didn't you hit him a bit too hard?"
"Not at all."
Chen Nian knew that the guy had been aiming to cripple him—killing him wouldn't have been an overreaction.
"Chen Nian is awesome!!!"
"Bro, you're fucking incredible! Even my uncle can't match you—you're the only one he respects!"
"Nian Ge is the man! From now on, I'm your little brother. Take me under your wing!"
Deafening cheers erupted at that moment. The trainees swarmed around Chen Nian like mad, while the instructor was carried away by medical staff...
The strong always command respect and admiration.
Xia Wen covered her mouth, a thorn lodged in her throat. Her trembling pupils held an incredibly complex mix of emotions.
The thought that this boy, now the center of everyone's attention, had once pursued her filled her with unbearable pain!
Why?
Why did this nerdy guy suddenly rise to prominence?
If only he still liked her... but...
The girl standing beside Chen Nian now was Qin Yu—a girl who completely outshone her in every way!
Xia Wen snatched at her hair in frustration, venting her pent-up irritation.
Sun Jing felt even worse than her.
Liu Xingchen looked like he'd swallowed something foul, his face ashen, unable to utter a word.
He never imagined Chen Nian possessed genuine strength—so formidable he could join elite forces, even outclassing this instructor...
Today's uproar had only amplified his rival's fame. Infuriating!
"Let's go!"
Liu Xingchen rose to leave.
The principal hurriedly asked, "Mr. Liu, we haven't finalized the investment details yet. Why the rush to leave?"
"My apologies, but I've suddenly lost interest in this project."
"No, Mr. Liu! Look, we have a genius cadet here with tremendous potential!"
Just then, Chen Nian suddenly bellowed.
"Mr. Liu, aren't you leaving a bit too hastily?"
This shout drew everyone's attention. What was Chen Nian up to now?
Liu Xingchen stared coldly at Chen Nian. "You have something to say?"
"Of course I do. Why don't we discuss why that instructor suddenly went so hard just now? Hmm?"
Chen Nian's gaze shifted to the female officer from the enforcement team. "What do you think, Captain Li?" "
Li Yunwei strode over, nodding with a smile. "It's true. That man suddenly attacked with such ferocity. If it weren't for Brother Chen Nian's exceptional skills, he might have been crippled for life."
"What?!" The principal's face was filled with disbelief.
The others also turned their gaze toward them, murmuring among themselves.
Could there be some hidden truth behind this?
Liu Xingchen couldn't withstand scrutiny. The moment that instructor let slip, his connections would be exposed.
"Considering no major incident occurred, if Chairman Liu donates ten million to our school, we can drop the matter," Chen Nian proposed.
"You?!"
Liu Xingchen's eyes widened in shock.
Demanding he donate ten million yuan out of nowhere? That was nothing short of extortion!
If word of this got back to the company, wouldn't it be like branding another scar on his reputation, inviting ridicule from outsiders?
He was utterly unwilling.
But Chen Nian's next words shattered his defenses completely.
"What's the matter, Chairman Liu? Ten million is nothing compared to a billion, right?"
Those words struck him like a steel needle piercing his chest!
He nearly gasped for breath...
He couldn't let them make this public—it would damage the company's reputation.
"Fine... I'll donate ten million!"
"Chairman Liu is truly magnanimous."
The principal was overjoyed!
This was ten million yuan for free!
Today, not only had Chen Nian set a stellar example for the school's image, but they'd also snagged ten million in investment out of thin air. What was this if not manna from heaven?
Chen Nian was truly a treasure for Lingda University!
Fuming with rage, Liu Xingchen couldn't bear to linger another second and strode away.
Li Yunwei, however, approached Chen Nian.
"Brother Chen, would you consider joining our team? Official benefits are guaranteed, and we'll invest heavily in your development."
She opened with her most compelling offer right away!
The rest of the enforcement team was stunned—this was the first time Captain Li had personally recruited talent!
It spoke volumes about this young man's exceptional talent.
Others were already green with envy, wishing they could be chosen too.
"What's Chen Nian waiting for? Why hasn't he agreed yet?"
"Exactly! This is a golden opportunity!"
"Join the official team, and your future is set. You might even get priority access to all kinds of skills and gear!"
But Chen Nian's response left everyone speechless.
"I suppose I could just put my name down. I'll report in when I have time."
"Putting his name down" meant he could come and go as he pleased.
He neither refused outright nor fully accepted.
Chen Nian could still leverage this connection network later!
"Good lad, you're sharp," Li Yunwei laughed heartily. "Fine, I'll make an exception for you. Put your name down."
"Let's go. This trip was well worth it today."
Li Yunwei showed no interest in selecting other trainees, leading his team away with a flourish.
Chen Nian had achieved his goal.
Since fame was inevitable, he might as well embrace it fully!
The heroic youth, Linhai City's university prodigy, Qin Yu's boyfriend...
None of these identities fit the "Silent One" persona.
This way, even if old acquaintances saw him, they'd never suspect he was the "Silent One."
With his strength nearly restored, Chen Nian finalized his next plan.
He'd continue leveling up in the wilderness.
As for the university's cultivation program? He didn't need it.
No one could teach him—he was already the strongest!