Seeing Bai Ze's indifference to the situation, Xia Yinyue didn't dwell on it further. After all, she believed in her boyfriend's extraordinary strength. He had single-handedly wiped out the entire formidable Lich fleet with his brilliant tactics.
Even if those divine second-generation elites tracked him down or tried to entangle him, Bai Ze would surely handle it without much trouble.
"We're here. This is our classroom for today," Xia Yinyue said, pointing ahead.
Classes for the honors students were fixed, so there was no elective system.
Inside the classroom, the other 28 students had already taken their seats.
"Bai Ze is here!"
"Bai Ze, come sit over here with me!"
"There's a seat here too! Bai Ze, come sit with me instead!"
As Bai Ze entered, the students greeted him enthusiastically, their voices overlapping.
Feeling slightly helpless, Bai Ze casually picked a seat and sat down with Xia Yinyue. However, the next moment, several classmates crowded around him, engaging in cheerful conversation.
One of them brought up the topic of the divine second-generation elites.
"Bai Ze, have you heard?"
"They say the divine second-generation elites from the Imperial Capital have come to Su Lin Province."
This new piece of information piqued Bai Ze's interest.
"The divine second-generation elites from the Imperial Capital came to Su Lin Province?" Bai Ze asked in surprise.
"That's right. It's probably related to that mysterious genius who recently defeated the entire Lich race single-handedly."
"Rumor has it that they're determined to find this mysterious individual."
The student beside him seemed troubled, then added, "I suspect they'll leverage their connections with the schools to start searching there first."
"They'll probably begin with Su Lin Academy but might also come to our Tianzhou Academy."
Hearing this, Bai Ze froze for a moment.
The divine second-generation elites from the Imperial Capital were lowering themselves to come to Su Lin Province. And they planned to search every school?
How seriously were they taking this?
Honestly, Bai Ze had no desire to get involved with those elites. They had power and resources. If they couldn't beat him in a fair fight, who knew if they'd resort to underhanded tactics like real-life ambushes?
"By the way, Bai Ze," the student suddenly asked, seemingly curious, "how do you think you'd fare against those divine second-generation elites if you ever faced them?"
Straightening his posture, Bai Ze answered seriously, "I probably wouldn't stand a chance. The divine second-generation elites not only have immense resources but also inherit their family's Divine Domains."
Divine Domain.
As the name suggests, this was a domain ability exclusive to gods and unique to each.
Every god could possess only one Divine Domain.
The divine second-generation elites, however, were born with a Divine Domain inherited from their parents, a legacy passed down through their lineage.
Although inheriting a Divine Domain meant it would be challenging for them to innovate or alter it upon becoming gods themselves, who would refuse the advantage of having a godly domain from the very start, giving them an overwhelming edge over their peers?
"Even so, Bai Ze, don't be discouraged," another student chimed in.
"With your talent, you're bound to become a god one day."
"You might even attain a higher-level Divine Domain that surpasses theirs in every way."
"Those second-generation elites may seem powerful now, but who knows what the future holds?"
The student wasn't wrong. In the Federation, gods weren't exactly rare.
What was rare were higher gods or even main gods.
Ordinary gods who relied on family legacy often found their potential capped, making further improvement difficult.
Only the Divine Domains of higher gods were truly formidable, with even their "limitations" being peak-tier talents that could be passed down endlessly.
"Heh… of course, of course…" Bai Ze chuckled awkwardly.
For now, there wasn't much he could do about it.
He'd simply take things one step at a time. As the saying goes, "When soldiers come, build a wall to block them; when the water rises, build an embankment to hold it."
If those divine second-generation elites came looking for him, he'd find a way to deal with them.
"Alright, everyone, let's settle down," the teacher at the front said as he entered.
"Class is about to begin. Let's start by taking attendance."
Snapping out of his thoughts, Bai Ze joined the rest of the class as the lesson began.
The long lecture stretched on until almost noon. Finally, Bai Ze and Xia Yinyue left the classroom together, heading back to their villa.
On the way, Xia Yinyue spoke up.
"Xiao Bai, you don't need to worry about those divine second-generation elites."
"Even if they do find out you were the one who destroyed the Lich race, there's nothing they can do about it."
"After all, in the Federation, even gods can't act with impunity."
"Besides, revealing your identity might not be a bad thing."
"Who knows? You might attract the Federation's attention and receive special training and resources."
Hearing this, Bai Ze glanced at Xia Yinyue and nodded.
Indeed, if his identity as the one who annihilated the Lich race were exposed, the Federation might offer him support and focus on nurturing his abilities.
With such backing, even those divine second-generation elites wouldn't dare to mess with him. After all, the Federation was the ultimate authority. A single god was insignificant compared to the vast power of the Federation.
Still, as Bai Ze had mentioned before, he wasn't keen on joining any organization just yet. Doing so would only restrict his growth.
"A tree bound by chains cannot grow taller or stronger, let alone break through its limits," he mused.
"Don't worry, Yinyue. Even if those divine second-generation elites come looking, they won't find me," Bai Ze said confidently.
If they did come, he could simply stay indoors.
With his system's ability to block information, even the Federation couldn't pinpoint his exact location. There was no way those elites could find him with their devices.
"Alright, let's not dwell on this anymore," Bai Ze said.
"Let's head back and focus on preparing for the interdimensional exchange."
"It'll be a great opportunity for our creatures to experience a new environment and potentially level up."
Xia Yinyue nodded solemnly, and the two quickly jogged back to their villa.
After some rest, they began preparations for the upcoming interdimensional exchange.
Much like preparing for interdimensional warfare, an interdimensional exchange required opening dimensional pathways.
Seated on Bai Ze's lap, Xia Yinyue leaned against him as their consciousnesses sank into their respective worlds to start the work.
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