Worldwide Auto Transformation: Invincibility Starts With Ultimate Enhancement
Chapter 340 - 196: The Grandeur of Magic City Academy

Chapter 340: Chapter 196: The Grandeur of Magic City Academy

Magic City.

A city bustling with life.

In this semi-apocalyptic setting, the wilderness was filled with Steel Beasts and countless Mechanical Abyss, with the distant roars of beasts constantly heard, yet they couldn’t diminish the clamor within Magic City.

Within Magic City, the liveliest and most bustling place was Magic City Academy.

Today was the reporting day for new students at Magic City Academy.

Being able to get admitted into Magic City Academy meant undeniable genius in any city.

The weakest were all A Rank!

Half S and S Ranks were not in the minority.

Occasionally, you could even spot one or two Half SS Rank freshmen.

However, SS Rank Auto Man freshmen were extremely rare, almost never seen.

Such geniuses at this Rank were always few and far between.

"Have you heard? This year, throughout the entire Human Clan, it seems there’s only one SSS-level Awakening. And that’s Xu Gu."

"Half SSS-level, it seems, only one or two. But I heard they’ve been hidden by their backing forces and won’t be enrolling."

"So, this year, the only talent above the SS level enrolling in Magic City Academy is Xu Gu!"

"I wonder if Xu Gu will enroll in our Magic City Academy. Then I could be schoolmates with my idol Xu Gu!"

"He definitely will! Our academy has the Trial Tower, and he’s not from a good background, so he’ll definitely need that Divine Artifact! Soon, we’ll get to see Xu Gu in person!"

"I’ve watched his videos so much they’re practically worn out! He’s so handsome! Every time I watch, I can’t help but get weak in the knees! They say he’s even more handsome in person!"

"I wonder which class he’ll be assigned to! If I end up in the same class, I might laugh myself into a faint!"

Xu Gu hadn’t even arrived, yet a large number of students were already buzzing about him.

Most of the female Auto Men couldn’t help but have their eyes twinkle when mentioning Xu Gu, like fangirls about to meet their idol, or devout believers about to see their God.

Although it all happened in just two short months, Xu Gu stirred up countless ordeals, accomplished countless achievements, and most importantly, was unimaginably handsome!

Naturally, his popularity soared to the extreme.

Even some male Auto Men regarded Xu Gu as an idol!

A lifelong model.

"Hmph, just a stroke of luck for a penniless upstart."

"Which of those achievements was truly his?"

"They were all done by the forces behind him!"

"Moreover, the forces behind him have been sneaky and secretive, obviously not good folks!"

"Better hope he doesn’t get assigned to our class; otherwise, he’ll have a hard time! Can’t beat him, but isolating him isn’t hard!"

There were those who admired Xu Gu, and of course, those who were displeased.

Most of those people came from noble families and financial tycoons, accustomed to being at the top, arrogantly resenting the impending rise of Xu Gu.

Nobles looking down on newly risen commoners was nothing unusual.

Not to mention, many of them were from Zhou and Hai family-affiliate forces.

"It seems that this journey is even more dangerous than I imagined."

Zhang Qiusheng frowned slightly.

The Auto Association had contacted the top officials of Magic City Academy in advance.

Hoping they would look after Xu Gu.

But now, even though they had reached the special reception at Magic City Academy, no senior official came to greet them.

The message was clear.

Not welcome.

A high-ranking official from the Magic City Association nearby also frowned, instinctively feeling somewhat displeased,

"That’s too much. Say what you will, Xu Gu is an honorary professor at their Magic City Academy. We gave early notice, yet nobody came to meet him!"

Xu Gu remained unfazed,

"I’ve thoroughly offended the Zhou family. Magic City Academy, located in Magic City, has to consider the Zhou family’s stance—this kind of attitude is quite normal. Thank you, uncles, and elders, for accompanying me."

When he became an honorary professor at Magic City Academy, he had not yet thoroughly offended the Zhou Family at Pangu Biology Hospital.

The situation hadn’t escalated.

Nor had he thoroughly offended the Hai Family.

Now, with both the Zhou and Hai families thoroughly offended, outsiders might think Xu Gu was doomed.

Magic City Academy not taking either side was already decent.

Xu Gu never expected them to stand by his side.

Right at that moment, a timid voice broke through,

"Excuse me... Which one of you is Xu Gu, the Two-star War General? I’m here from Magic City Academy to pick him up..."

Only then did everyone turn their eyes to the inconspicuous young girl in front of them.

The expressions of the high-ranking association members became peculiar.

The person in question was a young girl in a white coat who, rather than looking like a doctor, seemed like a researcher—quite small, speaking timidly like a buzzing mosquito.

As for strength, she was quite weak.

Not even an Auto Man.

They had noticed her before but quickly dismissed her.

She didn’t seem like someone Magic City Academy would send to receive Xu Gu.

"Uh, the thing is, it’s said that Xu Gu, the Two-star War General, particularly likes beautifu... girls. So my teacher sent me."

Song Shuya’s face turned crimson, although she asked who Xu Gu was, her eyes never left Xu Gu.

She had always been involved in researching the Energy Potion’s development.

Saying she was oblivious to the outside world was no exaggeration.

Previously, she hadn’t truly looked into Xu Gu.

She only knew a few things about Xu Gu; for this outing to pick him up, her teacher didn’t even provide a photo or video, merely dismissing it with "the most handsome one in the crowd, that’s him."

Bring him back, and the task would be complete.

Song Shuya wondered before if she could complete the task, thinking "the most handsome one in the crowd" was too abstract a description.

Unbeknownst to her, upon arriving at the dedicated reception area, all her doubts and uncertainties vanished.

The description was, indeed, too specific!

She recognized him at a glance.

However, just to be cautious, she chose to ask.

"..." Xu Gu had black lines across his face.

Liking beautiful girls is one thing, but why include "particularly"?

Has my lifelong reputation been ruined like this?

Does everyone know I’m an LSP now?

The high-ranking members of the association beside him stifled their laughter.

Zhang Qiusheng teasingly added, "Don’t overthink it. We like them too. It’s just that our bodies aren’t as good as yours, we’re old, our hearts willing but strength lacking. Being young is great."

"..." Xu Gu’s mouth twitched.

He really misjudged; he thought it was an upright person, but unexpectedly, it turned out to be an old eccentric.

Song Shuya looked puzzled, as if she didn’t understand.

Zhang Qiusheng certainly wouldn’t let Song Shuya take Xu Gu away easily. The more precarious the situation, the less one should drop their guard. He inquired about Song Shuya’s background, "Who are you?"

"Song Shuya, Level 1 Researcher," she said softly.

"Level 1 Researcher?!" Causing an instant stir among the crowd.

All the high-ranking members of the association, supposedly experienced, showed surprise, even their breaths grew rapid, with no trace of disdain left.

Evidently showing the preciousness of a Level 1 Researcher.

Even Xu Gu couldn’t help but regard seriously and meticulously examine the delicate girl before him.

Level 1 Researchers were deemed the topmost research personnel of the Human Clan.

Above that, it was basically centenarians, theorizing pundits!

The standing of a Level 1 Researcher could be compared to a vice dean of a Magic City Academy.

They were in charge of absolutely confidential research activities; successful outcomes would benefit all humankind. Calling them national treasures wouldn’t be an exaggeration.

Zhang Qiusheng’s demeanor shifted, "Who is your teacher?"

"Dean Chen Kefu."

"The Dean?" The group was dumbfounded, simultaneously turning to Xu Gu with astonishment, as if beholding a monster.

"Dean Chen, wasn’t he from the same era as the Eternal Sword Saint?! Wasn’t he long disinterested in academy affairs?"

"Why would he suddenly send his student to fetch Xu Gu?"

"Know that Xu Gu has thoroughly angered the Zhou and Hai family, two prestigious lineages!"

"Moreover, for Xu Gu’s preferences, specially sending Song Shuya, this beautiful researcher?"

"Has Xu Gu reached such levels of excellence?"

The high-ranking members of the association felt thunderstruck.

Such treatment is extraordinarily unwarranted!

It felt as though even the Champion Marquis, arriving to meet Dean Chen, wouldn’t receive this treatment!

Initially, they assumed due to aggravating the Hai and Zhou families, Magic City Academy wanted to distance themselves, not meeting.

Unexpectedly, not only did they meet, but the dean sent a Level 1 Researcher to greet him.

At this point, they felt a mix of emotions.

For this kind of treatment, even after working hard for another hundred years, it’s unattainable!

Glancing at Xu Gu, they were left with nothing but envy and amazement.

It showed that Xu Gu’s potential far exceeded their comprehension—even high-ranking figures held him in high regard!

"No wonder Magic City Academy, one of humankind’s hopes of the era of enlightenment." Xu Gu was moved internally.

Instantly, his favorability towards Magic City Academy multiplied boundlessly.

"My teacher said, once inside Magic City Academy, you are under his protection.

"If anyone dares cause trouble, retaliate. Should anything happen, he will handle it. Even if it escalates, no one dares touch you. Those you can’t confront, he can.

"He’s not old yet; his sword remains sharp. Across the entire Human Clan land, he still holds a place!

"In this journey, act without hesitation."

Though Song Shuya was often detached from worldly matters, she understood the potential challenges Xu Gu might face after thoroughly aggravating the Hai and Zhou families, and she spoke.