Chapter 2: Shit Hit the Fan!

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"Students!

"Before the awakening, let me remind you one last thing.

"The strength of an Auto Man is mostly related to its rank!

"The comprehensive data on combat power is divided into: power, defensive power, and firepower.

"The higher the rank, the higher the talent, and the greater the enhancement in combat power gained from leveling up! At the same time, the stronger the equipment one can use!

"Let me show you mine!"

In the Awakening Hall, the vice principal of Xia City High School, and the head of the senior year, an elderly Auto Man, spoke to everyone.

As he spoke, a blue light shot from his wrist, it was a holographic projection, displaying his data.

Level 30!

Model: Elderly Car.

Rank: C rank!

Firepower: 600

Defensive Power: 600

Power: 480

"Don't be deceived by my seemingly low data, but at the same level, a D-rank Auto Man's data in each category isn't even half of mine!

"My current net worth is billions, capable of unleashing immense power! With full firepower, I could level our school in an instant!

"If in the age of enlightening, I could single-handedly defeat a fortified armored battalion! Even in Xia City, I'm a figure of significant standing!

"Yet, I'm only C rank!

"A B-rank Auto Man, at the same level, would have data twice that of mine! The wealth and authority they can command would also be twice mine!

"An A rank would double that again!

"S rank? That's an existence even I've to look up to!

"Not only do they have extremely high growth attributes, but they also have great potential!"

At this point, he subconsciously glanced at Xu Gu.

This was the student with the best simulated scores in the entire school, having a high probability of awakening at A rank!

As for S rank? It's too difficult!

He hadn't seen a student awaken to S rank in a long time!

Listening to the vice principal's words!

Everyone took a deep breath!

They knew the gap between each rank was substantial. But they hadn't realized it was so vast!

The difference between each rank doubled!

The attribute data between F rank and S rank was 64 times different! Not to mention the legendary SSS rank!

Moreover, this gap doesn't only reflect in combat power but also in social status!

The vice principal's status in Xia City was already high enough! Yet, he was only C rank!

If they awakened to B rank, or even A rank Auto Man, wouldn't they become elite among elites? Among Auto Men, they would also be figures revered by everyone!

All at once, everyone grew more excited, filled with anticipation, and burning with resolve.

Seeing the sight, the vice principal nodded in satisfaction.

It's said, before awakening, the stronger the belief, the better the awakening results might be.

Although there's no scientific basis, it's better to believe it! What if it actually works?

So, students, finish this bowl of 95 gasoline, charge!

"Very good! Very ambitious! Have you all bought cars? I heard, whatever car you own, the greater the probability of awakening into that type of Auto Man!"

The vice principal asked again.

"Bought it! I bought an off-road vehicle! I'm sure I'll awaken as a B-rank off-road vehicle!"

"I own a supercar!"

"Mine's a semi-trailer truck!"

"Hehe, my dad pulled some strings to get me a tank! I'm definitely awakening as an SS-rank tank!"

"Xu Gu, what about you?"

Xu Gu shook his head slightly, superstitiously, and said indifferently, "Heavy truck."

Listening to the discussions, the vice principal grew even more satisfied, everything was in place.

Today was going to be a fruitful day.

"So, let's begin the awakening!"

...

Xu Gu and his group moved through the Auto Men, feeling the mechanical and technological atmosphere around, drawn by all the things radiating an icy, sharp light.

"Tian Han!"

The student whose name was called, feeling nervous, stepped onto the Awakening Platform.

Soon, the system started, and the spark of light descended, its cold blue light enveloping him.

Dazzling light shone.

Sizzle!

A slight sound.

The light receded.

A sleek, cool motorcycle appeared in front of the crowd!

"Awakening successful!"

"Transformation to Auto Man successful!"

"Vehicle type — standard motorcycle!"

"Rank — C rank!"

Wow!

Immediately, there was a commotion all around!

C rank! With the vice principal's same qualification! Moreover, a motorcycle's attack power should be high!

Unless an accident occurs, his future is bright, holding authority, commanding his place, and having countless wives and concubines!

The awakening continued.

"Zhang San, awakening failed!"

"Li Si, awakening failed!"

"Wang Wu, awakening failed!"

Awakening successfully, and those able to transform into Auto Men existed, but more of them failed to awaken!

The awakening rate was only one-fifth!

It's known that being admitted to Xia City High School had already gone through round after round of selection! Yet, the failure rate was still so high!

...

"Grade 3 (9), Lin Liu."

"Awakening successful!"

"Transformation to Auto Man successful!"

"Vehicle type — standard sedan!"

"Rank — B rank!"

Suddenly, a loud sound echoed through the sky, and a cold mechanical voice came.

The entire Xia City High School fell into a commotion.

The first B-rank Auto Man was born!

Countless gazes turned to her!

"It's her! School beauty Lin Liu! She actually awakened as B rank! So powerful!"

"Indeed, a prominent figure in school won't be lacking outside as well!"

"I thought maybe I could have my comeback and win the school beauty!"

"Stop dreaming! You're from two different worlds!"

Everyone discussed with envy.

Xu Gu quietly lined up, watching as some awakened as bicycles, some as electric bikes, some as tricycles, vans, and motorcycles and sedans.

His heart grew more anxious.

Not only he, as he moved forward in line, closer to the Awakening Room.

All the teachers at school were also nervous for him.

Especially the counselor, Lin Yuna! Her breathing became tense.

"Miss, did you try to recruit him in Xia City?"

Behind Lin Liu, an elderly Auto Man glanced at Xu Gu and couldn't help but say, "I heard he might awaken at A rank!"

"Recruit him? Just a country bumpkin. Seeing him get close to that sly woman, he must have indulged in excess before his transformation, squandering his potential!

"This awakening, he'll at most end up as B rank. A B rank doesn't require my recruitment."

Lin Liu was very proud, her awakening data was among the top even within B rank, and she came from the Provincial City, with a vast family background, she could advance rapidly, not to mention a B rank, she wasn't even concerned about an A rank, naturally looked down on the natives of Xia City!

Finally,

It was Xu Gu's turn!

"Grade 3 (9)! Xu Gu!"

The mechanical voice sounded, drawing the attention of all teachers and students towards Xu Gu.

This was the genius of their class!

Always ranked first in simulations!

His talent suppressed even Lin Liu!

Finally, he was about to awaken!

Would it be A rank?

All the teachers' hearts beat violently, very excited.

Boom!

At this moment, Xu Gu had already walked onto the Awakening Platform.

He touched that magical spark of light!

Immediately, the sky changed color, gale rose, Divine Light illuminated the entire Xia City High School, dazzlingly bright.

An immense and terrifying aura rampaged.

Some unawakened students, under the pressure of this power, were struggling to stand!

"What is this?"

"This is A rank! A! He really can do it!"

"No! This... isn't A rank! A rank doesn't cause such a commotion!"

"Gasp! Could it be... the legendary S rank!"

Instantly, all the teachers and students who realized this froze completely, with rapid breathing, stopped heartbeats, eyes filled with disbelief, couldn't help but roar.

"My god! It's really S rank!"

"This is S rank!"

"We haven't had an S rank in our city for ten years!"

"S rank! He actually awakened to S rank! How is this possible! Wasn't he known for overindulgence?" The school beauty Lin Liu, watching from afar, suddenly changed her expression, filled with disbelief.

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