Everyone turned around to see a rather handsome boy walking in with a disdainful look, followed by a few of his hangers-on.
“Xu Wenxuan?”
Looking at the newcomer, Cheng Xing remained expressionless, pulling Zhang Qiang back to his seat.
“The Vice Class Leader is right. Everyone knows that leveling up requires a team; otherwise, it’s no different from seeking death.”
“Even our C-grade Vice Class Leader needs to find three teammates to level up.
He’s only an F-grade general talent. Can he solo a Disaster Area? At least try to show off with some skill, okay?”
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Seeing that Cheng Xing ignored him, Xu Wenxuan subtly raised his head, and his followers immediately spoke up.
Hearing this, the other classmates in the class exchanged glances. Realistically, they didn't quite believe that Cheng Xing had gone out to level up, but years of friendship told them that Cheng Xing wasn't the type to lie.
“Xu Wenxuan, what do you mean by this?”
Cheng Xing could sit still, but the hot-blooded Zhang Qiang couldn't. He slammed his hand on the desk and stood up.
Cheng Xing hadn’t even said anything, and they were already slandering him.
Xu Wenxuan had probably overestimated his standing in the class, as his words failed to incite the others.
“Nothing, just stating the facts.”
“Yesterday, I formed a team and worked hard all day in the beginner Disaster Area just to reach level three. Now you’re telling me that Cheng Xing, with his F-grade talent, can solo a Disaster Area? I don’t believe it.”
Xu Wenxuan said, feigning righteousness, emphasizing the words “level three” and “F-grade talent.”
At this point, the other people in the class were indeed drawn to him, but more so, they were amazed by his level.
“As expected of the Vice Class Leader, he’s already reached level three. Unlike me, I can’t even find anyone to team up with.”
“You should be content. With my F-grade cooking talent, I can’t even level up.”
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Xu Wenxuan was clearly pleased by these envious gazes. He looked up at Cheng Xing smugly.
However, Cheng Xing never even glanced at him.
Cheng Xing’s disregard infuriated Xu Wenxuan. Before his awakening, he had always been overshadowed by Cheng Xing in both academics and appearance. After awakening, he finally surpassed him in talent level, and he wouldn’t miss this chance to humiliate Cheng Xing.
“Xu Wenxuan, why are you blocking the way?”
Just as Xu Wenxuan was pondering how to humiliate Cheng Xing, a crisp, pleasant, yet slightly impatient voice, like a spring breeze, came from behind him.
Hearing this, Xu Wenxuan’s expression instantly changed. He put on what he thought was his kindest smile, turned around, and softly said:
“Yan Yan, you’re here?”
At this moment, Cheng Xing also looked up, seeing a tall figure standing at the classroom door.
Her height of 1.72 meters even surpassed some boys. Her loose school uniform was filled out, showcasing a youthful and lively figure like a blooming lotus. Her delicate oval face had soft lines, with curved willow eyebrows and peach blossom eyes that shimmered below, perfectly complemented by a tear mole at the corner of her eye, making her particularly striking. Her delicate nose, rosy lips, and pearly white teeth, without any makeup, made her appear exceptionally youthful and charming.
Her single ponytail exposed her fair neck, upon which the morning sun shone, making it gleam.
Hearing Xu Wenxuan’s address, Chu Yanyan frowned slightly and coldly said:
“Xu Wenxuan, please show some respect and call me by my full name. Also, move aside, the homeroom teacher is coming.”
Xu Wenxuan heard this and felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head. The smile on his face froze, and he could only blankly move aside.
After entering the classroom, Chu Yanyan subtly scanned Cheng Xing’s direction. Seeing him in the classroom, the faint worry on her face immediately disappeared, replaced by a radiant smile. She walked briskly back to her seat.
Yesterday, she had heard about Cheng Xing going to the Disaster Area. She immediately went to his house, and after finding no one home, she worried all day.
But it was good that he was fine now.
However, all of this fell into Xu Wenxuan’s eyes. He looked at Cheng Xing with a gloomy expression, his fists clenched tightly.
Finally, he returned to his seat only after being reminded by his hangers-on.
Soon, a middle-aged man wearing black-rimmed glasses slowly walked into the classroom.
“Don’t slack off just because you’ve awakened. You still have exams to take.”
“Not everyone can walk the path of an adventurer.”
“Studying is also a good path. Prepare well for the exams; it’s perfectly fine to get into a regular university.”
Li Jiye looked at the students below the podium, all with different expressions, and spoke earnestly.
Young people nowadays are all focused on becoming adventurers and attending Martial Universities, neglecting their studies.
“Alright, these are the college application forms. Distribute them and fill them out. The exam is in seven days.”
After speaking, Li Jiye had Chu Yanyan hand out the forms, and soon everyone received their application forms.
After the invasion of the apocalypse and the reconstruction of order, the college entrance examination system also changed. The biggest difference was this college entrance examination one week after awakening.
Especially universities, which were divided into regular universities and Martial Universities. The former was similar to the previous world, requiring written exams, and was for those who had not awakened combat talents.
The latter did not require any written exams, only demanding a certain level, combat power, or an A-grade or higher combat talent.
Because Disaster Beast were rampant, many more people aspired to get into Martial Universities than regular universities.
“Alright, you can discuss among yourselves. If you have any questions, you can ask me. Remember to be down-to-earth.”
With that, Li Jiye sat on the podium, opened his personal thermos, and began to drink tea.
The school had already taught them everything they could in the past three years; the rest was up to them to choose their own destiny.
“Cheng Xing, what are you planning to choose?”
Zhang Qiang sat next to Cheng Xing, turning his head to ask curiously.
“I’m planning to apply to South China Martial University.”
“Ah? You’re really going to apply to a Martial University?”
Hearing Cheng Xing’s answer, Zhang Qiang couldn’t help but widen his eyes, asking in a low, disbelieving voice.
Because ever since he knew Cheng Xing, a Martial University had always been part of his plan, but after his awakening the day before yesterday, he had thought Cheng Xing would give up on that idea.
“What about you?”
This time, it was Cheng Xing’s turn to ask Zhang Qiang. Unlike him, Zhang Qiang’s awakened talent was C-grade Spirit Empowerment, not a combat talent.
“Where else can I go? Of course, it’s Jiang University.”
Zhang Qiang waved his hand, saying helplessly.
Fortunately, although Zhang Qiang appeared rough and honest, his grades had always been among the top in the class.
“Did I hear that right? You, Cheng Xing, want to apply to a Martial University?”
Just as Cheng Xing and Zhang Qiang were chatting, a hanger-on who was relatively close to them suddenly shouted loudly.
In an instant, everyone’s attention was drawn to them.
“Did I hear that right? You, with an F-grade talent, still want to apply to a Martial University? Where do you get such confidence?”
Hearing this, Xu Wenxuan immediately seized the opportunity. He said sarcastically, subtly inciting many classmates.
Strange glances occasionally fell on Cheng Xing.
“Cheng Xing, your academic performance has always been among the top in the class. Getting into a regular university is very easy, so why insist on a Martial University?”
The bewildered homeroom teacher also spoke up to advise him. He knew Cheng Xing’s awakened talent, and it indeed wasn’t very suitable for applying to a Martial University.
“If you ask me, someone with such a useless talent should just stay home instead of coming out and making a fool of himself,” Xu Wenxuan continued to press his advantage.
Hearing this, an expression of impatience appeared on Cheng Xing’s face.
At first, he just regarded Xu Wenxuan as a mosquito, but he didn’t expect him to keep annoying him. In that case, he couldn’t be blamed for losing his temper.
“Bang!”
“What’s his talent?”
Only a cold shout full of anger rang out, startling Cheng Xing and making him a beat slower in his movements.
Not just Cheng Xing, everyone else was startled.
It was then that everyone realized it was actually the Class Leader, Chu Yanyan.
But at this moment, Chu Yanyan’s face was filled with anger, completely unlike her previous gentle demeanor.
“How dare you mock Cheng Xing’s aspirations? Do you even dare to apply yourself?”
“Spending your parents’ money, having a higher talent than others, and then belittling others, do you think you are nobler than him?
Although Cheng Xing has an F-grade talent, he is brave enough to challenge himself and never belittles others. In my opinion, he is much better than you!”
Listening to Chu Yanyan’s words, Cheng Xing couldn’t help but doubt himself.
Is your Brother Xing really that excellent?
But Chu Yanyan’s words still made the others react. All along, Cheng Xing had been this image: he seemed to treat everyone the same, with no favoritism or discrimination. If someone needed help, he would readily assist if he could, and he was handsome too.
In contrast, Xu Wenxuan, relying on his identity as a rich second-generation, constantly looked down on people.
Compared to him, Cheng Xing, except for his slightly inferior talent, truly outshone Xu Wenxuan.
“Xu Wenxuan, I’ve told you many times, sit down quickly, and don’t make this mistake again.”
Finally, seeing that the situation was getting out of hand, the homeroom teacher quickly interjected to smooth things over, which finally calmed Chu Yanyan down.
He had to calm her down. Chu Yanyan had awakened an A-grade talent and was practically guaranteed to get into South China Martial University. The school treated her like a treasure.
Meanwhile, Xu Wenxuan stared darkly at Cheng Xing not far away.
“You just wait for me. I’ll find someone to cripple you later!”
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