Chapter 102: Beating Others to the Punch

As soon as the alarm sounded in the monitoring room, Yinshuang Academy erupted into chaos. The dormitory area, in particular, was a cacophony of sounds, signaling the pandemonium there.

Once an anomaly was detected, the monitoring room shared its level and location with every student.

Although Yinshuang Academy had many students, over ninety-nine percent of them were not permitted to register as professional heroes. This arrangement prioritized student safety. Consequently, unless absolutely necessary, students’ primary task was to protect themselves.

Dealing with anomalies was primarily the responsibility of registered professional hero students and academy staff.

Currently, the anomaly within the academy was of Nether-class, recommended for heroes of grade A or above.

Lin Xinyan was already an A-grade hero. She was duty-bound to confront the anomaly. So, shortly after the alarm was raised, she rushed to the scene.

On her way, Lin Xinyan encountered several academy instructors.

“Damn it! These anomalies sure know how to cause trouble, showing up in the middle of the night,” one male instructor complained.

“I know you haven’t finished your lesson plans and you’re exhausted, but now’s not the time for tantrums. We’ve got work to do,” another female instructor consoled him.

At this moment, the instructors noticed Lin Xinyan approaching.

Lin Xinyan was the most brilliant presence in the entire Yinshuang Academy and a standout representative, naturally attracting the attention of the instructors. All the academy’s instructors held her in high regard.

“Xinyan, you’ve become even more proactive since becoming a hero,” the female instructor said to her.

Lin Xinyan shook her head and responded earnestly, “It’s my duty.”

“Duty, huh? I like that. The anomaly is of Nether-class. Even though we have the numbers, we must still be cautious. Everyone, be alert.”

“Hey! Look over there!”

Hearing an instructor shout, everyone’s attention was focused ahead. In the dimly lit square, a dark silhouette stood out.

With the target in sight, the group quickened their pace. The goal was to neutralize the anomaly as quickly as possible to minimize its impact.

They approached cautiously, spreading out to encircle the anomaly.

The large frog stood motionless in the middle of their circle, its eyes wide open.

Since it was a Nether-class anomaly, Lin Xinyan and the others didn’t dare attack rashly. They were observing the frog’s movements carefully.

“Strange, why isn’t this creature moving? And it’s missing an arm,” a male instructor remarked.

Everyone noticed the oddity.

Facing the anomaly, Lin Xinyan stood still. After hearing the instructor, she slowly approached the anomaly with her Divine Dance Spear.

No one doubted Lin Xinyan’s ability. Their focus intensified.

Lin Xinyan advanced to within three meters of the large frog and lightly prodded it with the tip of her spear. The spearhead quickly touched the frog’s body.

Suddenly, something astonishing happened.

As soon as the spearhead made contact with the frog’s body, the one-armed creature shattered into countless tiny pieces, as if it were made of glass.

Lin Xinyan’s eyes widened in disbelief at what she saw. Several instructors gasped in amazement.

“No wonder the energy response disappeared. This creature was already…”

“Someone got here first.”

“Their technique was impressive and incredibly fast. To create so many cuts while keeping the body intact. This…”

“The weapon used must have been a sword or a long blade.”

***

Meanwhile, outside Yinshuang Academy, in a nearby field, a campfire blazed.

A person sat by the fire, holding a sword. Skewered on the sword were chunks of unidentifiable meat, roasting over the flames.

“Smells delicious.”