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While the others remained frozen in confusion, Zhao Feng dashed forward without hesitation.There was no time to think twice, no room for doubt—he dragged desks and chairs with all his strength, stacking them tightly in front of the classroom door.
The harsh scrape of metal and wood echoed through the room, breaking the tense silence.All eyes turned to him—some bewildered, some trembling in fear—uncertain of what exactly was happening.
But one person immediately understood—Xiao Yuyan.Matching his speed, she moved too. Her long hair swayed as she yanked her desk and shouted sharply,"Hurry! Block the door with desks and chairs! Don't let that monster in!"
Her shout struck like a whip cracking through the air, snapping their friends out of shock.They realized—if they stayed frozen, they would end up like the corpses they'd seen outside the window.
Desks were shoved aside.Chairs were flung toward the door.A heavy bookshelf was pushed by three boys until it wedged firmly in the doorway.
Whispers of fear shifted into action—still panicked, but now fueled by a will to survive.Some students took initiative, covering windows with paper and old curtains, even tearing their jackets to tape cloth over the glass.
In less than a minute, the once quiet classroom transformed into an emergency fortress—their last line of defense.Darkness fell as sunlight was blocked by the window covers.
Suddenly, silence enveloped the room.
Then—"AAAHHHHH!!"A piercing scream erupted from the next classroom, shattering the stillness.
"The monster's here! The monster's coming!""Help! Ahh—my arm! It's torn off!""AaaaaAAHH!!"
The sounds were terrifyingly close. The wall between classrooms barely muffled the horrific screams of those being attacked by savage beasts.
Every student froze. Their breaths caught, tears held back.Some boys slumped to the floor, trembling as if burning with fever.Girls huddled in corners, red-eyed, shoulders shaking to suppress sobs.
No one dared to make a sound.They knew… one wrong noise, one careless movement, could invite death.
Unconsciously, Xiao Yuyan edged closer to Zhao Feng.Their elbows brushed, but unlike usual, she didn't pull away. Her face was pale, her eyes vacant.
Zhao Feng was different.He stared at the digital panel on the classroom wall—his face tense, jaw clenched.
The countdown began.[10][7][3][2][1]
Then a cold voice rang out—no longer human, but the system's voice piercing through space and time.
[Congratulations! The Superpower Cultivation System has been added to this world.][Integration process for all players beginning... please wait.][...][Integration complete! Player Zhao Feng, code 2025, you have acquired the superpower: Tempest Arc.]
The screen flickered, revealing two main abilities:
Liuyedao Stormblade – A sword infused with storm element, described as the embodiment of the storm goddess Aurielle.Lightning Phantom – Transforms the user into lightning particles, untouchable by physical attacks but unable to strike while in this form.
Zhao Feng drew a deep breath.Lightning and wind… ancient energy flowing through his veins, quickening his heartbeat.
"What's your superpower, Zhao Feng?"A soft whisper brushed his ear. Turning, he found Xiao Yuyan staring curiously—her face mere inches from his.
Zhao Feng squinted and replied flatly,"Can you step back a bit? Feels… too hot in here."
He felt uneasy with her so close.
Xiao Yuyan suddenly realized how close they were.Instead of stepping back, her face flushed slightly… and she leaned in even closer.
Then she whispered,"My superpower is Aurora Drive. It's a buff that enhances strength, speed, and defense depending on the aura color I choose."
Hearing this, Zhao Feng nodded slowly.He answered honestly,"Tempest Arc... power to control lightning and wind."
It wasn't just Zhao Feng and Xiao Yuyan who gained powers—Every student in the class awakened with a unique ability.
A kid in a hoodie labeled "Sasageyo" chuckled softly as his eyes glowed,"Optical Illusion... this world just got more interesting."
A baseball player tightened his gloves; his body turned metallic, reflecting light,"Iron Body… feels like wearing a living armor!"
A cheerful boy from the back row howled like a wolf,"Werewolf Mode, activate!"
A bespectacled girl raised her hand; wind swirled, lifting dust and papers,"I control the air…"
A big girl smiled proudly as her hair grew, twisting like metal tentacles,"Hah! My hair is my weapon!"
Watching everyone test their powers, Zhao Feng grew curious about his own.
He lifted his hand to chest level.With a single thought, the entire room was engulfed by a fierce wind, tossing everything around.
In his palm, a greenish whirlwind condensed like a miniature tornado.
As the vortex solidified, the roaring wind in the classroom gradually faded—along with the tornado—revealing a beautiful sword appearing in Zhao Feng's hand.
He gripped the curved blade tightly—a Liuyedao that seemed simple but radiated immense power.
Its softly curved shape resembled a willow leaf, allowing each swing to be swift and fluid, like a silent breeze slicing through the air.
The blade shimmered with blue-green light, as if lightning danced across its surface.
"Interesting," Zhao Feng murmured, clearly satisfied with his new power.
Xiao Yuyan and the others watched with envy and admiration.
Especially the girls, who couldn't help but praise Zhao Feng,"He's so handsome!"
They suddenly realized the usually quiet classmate was quite good-looking.
Zhao Feng looked striking, especially holding that sword, surrounded by swirling green wind shielding him.
Xiao Yuyan herself couldn't resist trying her power.
She clenched her fist in the air.
A blood-red aura enveloped her pale hand—shining like a hot crystal layer.
Her expression remained calm, but her eyes sharpened with focus.
She stared at the concrete wall ahead.In her mind, she wanted to smash it—but held back.
If the wall collapsed—If the monster saw them—
Not just her, but the whole class would become the next victims.
So she restrained her power silently, controlling her breath.Her gaze fixed forward—ready to face the apocalypse that had just begun.
Author's NoteThank you so much for reading this chapter! I'm still a beginner writer, so I really appreciate any advice, suggestions, or corrections you can leave in the comments. I'm also using assistance for translating this story, so please understand if some parts feel a bit off. Your support means a lot to me!