In the summer of 378 in the federal calendar, Jiangcheng No. 3 Middle School.
Sweat, cheap disinfectant, and the vague pheromones secreted by adolescent bodies under stress were mixed in the stuffy air, stirred in vain by the old ceiling fan in the corner.
On the podium, the head teacher Li's voice came through the loudspeaker, with a stylized excitement: "... The natal mind card is the only key to the practice of mind power! It is the foundation for human beings to stand in the era of spiritual energy recovery! No matter what kind of mind card is awakened, it will be the starting point of your contribution to civilization!"
Under the stage, under the crowd of black heads, the boys and girls held their breath and focused their attention on the suspended silver metal ring in front of the classroom, which was engraved with countless mysterious runes - the "Spirit Enlightenment Ring".
Lin Xuan was sitting by the window, looking just like other nervous classmates. Only he knew that his brain was processing external information with an extraordinary calmness. The cicadas chirping outside the window, the teacher's tone of voice, and the subtle breathing changes of the students are all clearly captured and classified like data streams. For three hundred years, this awakening system has been solidified. Today, it's just a formality to get an officially recognized "tag".
"Next, Liu Lei!"
The burly boy strode forward and placed his palm under the spiritual ring.
Buzz—!
