Lords of the Old Ones? I thought it was a speed bump.

Chapter 22 Please hold on tight, everyone. If you die, so be it.

Lin Jue is not a superhuman, nor does he like superhumans.

But at this point, he had no choice but to assume this identity.

Only this identity can bring peace of mind to everyone on the bus.

"With the arrival of extraordinary individuals, the sky will be clear again; with the arrival of extraordinary individuals, we will be saved."

This concept has been deeply ingrained in people's minds for the past thirty years.

Right now, this bus is like a roller coaster heading towards an abyss, and it could crash and kill people at any moment.

Whether or not there are superhumans on board largely determines the mental state of everyone on board.

Sure enough, Duan Hong was stunned for a moment after hearing this, then hurriedly grabbed Lin Jue's arm and shouted excitedly:

"Lin...Lin Jue! You've awakened a superpower? That's great! We're saved!"

Under intense pressure, Duan Hong unconsciously spoke very loudly.

Almost all the students on the bus heard his excited tone.

Lin Jue? He awakened superpowers? He's an extraordinary being?

In the instant he realized what was happening, Jiang Fan was the first to stand up from his chair and excitedly shouted:

"Holy crap! Lin Jue! When the hell did you awaken?! Why didn't you say so sooner?!"

Of everyone present, only Jiang Fan truly believed in Lin Jue.

Jiang Fan knew that his good friend never lied, especially not at a time like this.

Of course, Lin Jue was actually lying.

However, as long as it conforms to the facts, a lie cannot be called a lie.

At this critical moment, the students in the carriage naturally noticed the unusual situation outside.

Many people have even vaguely guessed that they may be in a terrible situation of "reverse invasion".

Upon hearing that a student on the bus had awakened a superpower, many students breathed a sigh of relief and were invigorated.

However, at that moment, a cold, mocking voice drifted from the back of the carriage.

"Teacher Duan, even if you want us to calm down, you don't need to make up such a stupid lie."

When everyone turned around, they saw that Gao Zhigui was looking at Lin Jue in front of them with a disdainful gaze.

Everyone knows that Gao Zhigui likes Bai Tingting, and everyone knows that he always dislikes Lin Jue and often spreads rumors and causes trouble behind his back.

For example, they spread rumors that Lin Jue trained so hard so that he could develop six-pack abs and sell them to those perverted old women.

For example, they spread rumors that Lin Jue often got into fights and caused trouble outside, and that he hung out with thugs and street thugs, smoking, drinking, and doing drugs.

In short, the reason why Lin Jue's reputation at school was not good was largely due to Gao Zhigui's influence.

When everyone's eyes were on him, Gao Zhigui raised his chin and said irritably:

"Use your dull brains and think about it properly. If he really awakened superpowers, why would he be studying here? Why doesn't he just go to the Apocalypse Training Camp? Is he just wasting his time?"

The so-called "Apocalypse Training Camp" is, to put it bluntly, a hero preparation center jointly run by various hero media companies.

Within the five major federations, all newly awakened superhumans will receive an invitation to that training camp.

Once inside, professional researchers will create customized training plans for you to help you better control your abilities.

There, you'll find the best living conditions, surrounded by extraordinary individuals like yourself, making it easier to expand your network.

Most importantly, all of this is completely free, without any strings attached.

Those who successfully graduate from the "Apocalypse Training Camp" will immediately be highly sought after by Hero Media.

Those big bosses will wave checks with shockingly large sums of money, eager to recruit you.

Then, they will use all kinds of media to package you into a well-known superstar, and from then on, you will reach the pinnacle of your life.

Given such a huge temptation, most extraordinary individuals would not refuse an invitation to the training camp; the benefits are simply too numerous to resist.

That's why, after hearing Gao Zhigui's words, the people in the car gradually came to their senses.

"That's right. If I had awakened superpowers, why would I still be attending high school? Wouldn't that be pointless?"

"To say that it was awakened today would be too much of a coincidence, as if it just happened to be here."

"Don't say that. Maybe Lin Jue just wants us to calm down."

......

For a moment, whispers rippled through the carriage, clearly indicating a strong distrust of Lin Jue's identity.

Gao Zhigui smiled to himself and turned his gaze to Bai Tingting, who was sitting not far away.

Although Bai Tingting was also very surprised, her eyes remained fixed on Lin Jue.

Her gaze was complex; she seemed to want to believe what Teacher Duan said was true, but she couldn't completely convince herself.

When Gao Zhigui noticed Bai Tingting's complicated expression, he laughed even harder.

That idiot Lin Jue actually tried to attract attention with such a stupid method; it's utterly absurd.

Clearly, Gao Zhigui was very satisfied with the effect of the criticism he had generated.

However, he failed to notice that the faces of most people, including Duan Hong, had become much paler.

In fact, Duan Hong had considered that Lin Jue's identity as a superhuman might be fake.

But at this moment, he had no interest in distinguishing between truth and falsehood; he only wanted to find a lifeline.

After all, among the students on this bus, Duan Hong, the homeroom teacher, undoubtedly faced the greatest mental pressure.

As a teacher, he is responsible for protecting his students, but now he can't do anything about it.

The more one knows their responsibilities and powerlessness, the heavier the pressure feels like a mountain pressing down on their shoulders.

Seeing that Teacher Duan's body began to tremble slightly again, Lin Jue could only sigh softly.

He turned around and looked directly at Gao Zhigui in the last row of the carriage, speaking in a tone as if talking to a child:

"Your doubts do have some merit, but saying them at this time won't do anything substantial other than demoralize our comrades, will it?"

In this world, a depressed spirit can kill.

Therefore, maintaining composure is always the most important thing, no matter what the circumstances.

If lying can cheer up your companions, then you should lie without hesitation.

Hearing Lin Jue say this, Gao Zhigui felt a little embarrassed, but still said disdainfully:

"Sorry, I'm just a stickler for things, and I can't stand people who swindle and deceive."

Does that mean you only nitpick and don't do anything?

Actually, anyone can find fault; everyone has a mouth.

But it's not a skill to criticize others; what matters most is what you can do for yourself.

Lin Jue disliked arguing with people, so he ignored Gao Zhigui's provocation and turned to instruct the bus driver:

"Sir, let's stop the car first. Continuing to drive like this isn't a solution."

If we assume that everyone has entered a "paradoxical dimension", then we should stop the vehicle first and then look for a way out.

If we keep driving like this, the only result will be that everyone in the car will be trapped here and die of thirst and hunger.

Unexpectedly, the driver, who was already drenched in sweat, shuddered and turned his head tremblingly, saying:

"I...I want to stop the car, but it's completely out of control right now."

As soon as he finished speaking, he slowly released his hands from the steering wheel, but the vehicle continued to move steadily forward.

The same applies to the accelerator and brake; no matter how hard the driver presses the accelerator, the vehicle continues to move forward at an incredibly high speed.

The bus just won't stop? Is this the bizarre phenomenon caused by the "paradoxical dimension"?

It seems this dimension wants to trap us all in the car and prevent us from getting off.

Just as Lin Jue was looking at the scenery flashing by outside the window and pondering deeply.

Seeing that he had fallen silent, Gao Zhigui, who had been ignored, loudly mocked him:

"By the way, aren't you a superhuman? Why don't you try stopping the car if you dare?"

Gao Zhigui had only intended to make a few sarcastic remarks to embarrass the other party.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, Lin Jue's eyes suddenly lit up.

The next moment, without hesitation, he went to the front door of the bus and gently kicked it.

Boom! The kick didn't seem to take much effort, but the car door was kicked open in an instant!

Fragments of metal and glass exploded in the strong wind, like a blooming steel flower.

When everyone in the car looked at Lin Jue with surprise.

He pulled a pair of brick-moving gloves from his chest, put them on, and casually gave the following instructions:

"Please be seated and hold on tight. The vehicle may experience significant jolting ahead. I will not be responsible for any accidents that may occur as a result."