How Did the Reborn Empress Become My Bootlicker? - Chapter 21:

Chapter 21: Heading to the Fierce Beast Park, a Challenge Across a Major Realm!

Solarflame Power—one of the types of star energy. In essence, it was a higher-grade form of Source Energy. However… Blue Star had not yet connected to the starry skies. The local ecosystem’s energy system was limited to ordinary Source Energy and abilities brought by Innate Talents.

Even in the vast cosmos, star energy was considered high-grade, as it was directly drawn from celestial bodies.

But why was there a trace of Solarflame Power on Su Yuan?

Could it be related to his Talent?

Xu Anyan felt a bit helpless. This guy had clearly been just a talentless ordinary person in her memories. How did it change after her rebirth? Not only had he awakened an SSS-grade Talent, but it was also such a strange one.

It could greatly enhance physical strength, had a Source Energy absorption speed comparable to a Shadow Attendant, and now, he might even be able to absorb Solarflame Power…

“My Shadow Attendant hasn’t advanced yet. If I face Solarflame Power, it’ll be completely suppressed… This is going to be troublesome.”

The first comparison would happen in just nine days.

That meant aside from her being restrained by her own Talent, every other aspect of her combat strength had to surpass Su Yuan’s significantly.

“Three A-grade combat techniques at Subtle level mastery… That should be enough, right?”

…

While Xu Anyan regarded Su Yuan as a hypothetical opponent and analyzed his strength, Su Yuan had already made plans to go out. He was heading to the Fierce Beast Park to unleash his urge to fight—and to see how powerful a Perfect-level A-grade combat technique really was.

“Aunt Xu, I’m heading out for a bit.”

“Alright.”

…

Bringing his ticket, Su Yuan hailed a car to the Fierce Beast Park.

Because the park occupied a large area and the beasts raised inside were extremely aggressive—often letting out deafening roars—it was typically located on the outskirts of every city.

An hour later, he finally arrived.

Even though it was in the suburbs, the place was still packed with people.

After all, despite the Fierce Beast Park being pricey, the real combat training it provided was tangible. Any warrior who could afford the steep ticket price wouldn’t hesitate to pay just to level up their combat strength.

After passing the security check, Su Yuan arrived at the service desk.

The receptionist was very professional. Upon seeing him, she smiled and asked, “Are you here to challenge an Awakening Stage beast?”

Clearly, she recognized him as a student and assumed he was a Talent user. Otherwise, how could a third-year student from Lan City No.1 High School, who had just awakened today, dare to challenge a fierce beast? Without a powerful Talent, it would be impossible.

Su Yuan didn’t answer directly. Instead, he asked, “Excuse me, I’d like to confirm—are there safety officers present during the challenge?”

The receptionist nodded and patiently explained, “Yes. The challenges are dangerous and accidents can happen, so there are safety officers stationed to ensure the challenger’s life isn’t at risk.”

“Great, then I’d like to challenge a 1st stage beast.”

“Alright… huh!?”

The receptionist had already started inputting his information, but the moment she realized he had said “1st stage beast” and not “1st segment of Awakening Stage,” she froze.

“You… are you sure you didn’t misspeak? You’re not challenging the 1st segment of Awakening Stage, but an actual 1st stage beast?”

Su Yuan smiled calmly, “I’m sure.”

[Shock 1]

The receptionist hesitated, “Although there are safety officers present, they’re only allowed to step in when the challenger is facing a ‘crippling-level’ threat…”

“It’s fine. I’m confident.”

Su Yuan wasn’t worried. According to the principal, his physical strength alone was comparable to a mid-level 1st stage warrior—even without using any combat techniques.

And if he did use combat techniques, he had a hunch… Even high-level or peak-level 1st stage beasts might be instantly defeated by him.

“Alright then…”

Seeing he couldn’t be persuaded, the receptionist gave in. “Please scan your iris to verify your account.”

Su Yuan complied.

“!???”

As soon as the account verification completed, the receptionist was left stunned.

The handsome, refined young man standing before her was actually an S… no—an SSS-grade Talent user!?

[Shock 3]

“Y-Your account currently has a 2-hour unlimited pass. The entrance is over there. A staff member will brief you on the challenge rules once you’re in.”

Her emotions were surging.

An SSS-grade Talent user!

They were extremely rare!

An absolute monster genius!

No wonder he dared to challenge a 1st stage beast right away.

And just now, she had even tried to persuade him to challenge a mere Awakening Stage 1st segment beast… how embarrassing.

“Thank you.”

Su Yuan gave her a polite smile, then turned and headed toward the entrance.

The receptionist watched his back with admiration in her eyes.

…

At the 1st stage beast challenge zone entrance.

Chen He was lazily scrolling through his phone while seated in a chair.

He was a 2nd stage warrior serving as the safety officer for the 1st stage beast zone.

Suddenly, he saw a notification that made him leap out of his seat.

“Holy crap! Our Lan City has three monstrous talents this year? Two SSS-grade and one SS-grade?”

As a warrior, he paid close attention to the yearly awakening data. And just a few minutes ago, the official Lan City announcement had been released.

Out of six high schools, only Lan City No.2 High School had an A-grade awakened talent. The others had, at most, B-grade.

But Lan City No.1 High School had produced two SSS-grade awakeners, one SS-grade, and one A-grade!

Just as he was still in shock, his Bluetooth earpiece chimed:

[Ding! A challenger has arrived. Please proceed to reception.]

“Time to work.”

Chen He took a deep breath, suppressed his shock, and looked toward the approaching young man in the distance.

“Huh? So young?”

He was a little surprised.

Typically, those who challenged 1st stage beasts were in their twenties. After all, one could only begin cultivating at eighteen, and even then, one’s aptitude and financial resources were major limiting factors.

Anyone who could become a 1st stage warrior by twenty was already outstanding.

But this kid clearly looked like a student… wait!?

Chen He quickly looked down, pulled out his work phone, and checked the challenger info.

[Su Yuan · Challenging 1st stage beast · Time-limited ticket · 2 hours · Not started yet]

“Su Yuan… Su Yuan…”

“HOLY—!”

Chen He slapped his thigh hard.

He remembered now!

In the official bulletin he had just read, one of the two SSS-grade monsters from Lan City No.1 High School… had this exact name!

He was seeing the real deal in person!