120: Chapter 120 This is unfair

The Freshman Ranking Tournament drew to a close following the tragic and peak confrontation between Qin Wushuang and Lin Zhan.

Despite being severely injured, Qin Wushuang ultimately stood until the end, becoming the true champion of this year's Freshman Ranking Tournament.

Although the process had its twists and turns, this result was within most people's expectations.

In an instant, Qin Wushuang's name resonated throughout the entire campus.

He became the idol of all freshmen and the Prince Charming in the hearts of countless young girls.

The various controversies and dissatisfaction previously caused by Wang Pingan's one million credits seemed to be temporarily suppressed after this brilliant match.

After all, strength is the hard truth.

Qin Wushuang proved himself through one indisputable victory after another.

Meanwhile, Wang Pingan, who had not shown his face from beginning to end, completely became a laughingstock.

"What 'Number One Freshman'? I think he's just a shrinking turtle!"

"Exactly! Holding a million credits and not even daring to participate in the ranking tournament, what a disgrace!"

"I think those million credits from the school were just compensation for his mental distress! Hahaha!"

The forums on the Campus Star Network were filled with ridicule for Wang Pingan and praise for Qin Wushuang.

Almost everyone assumed that Qin Wushuang was the only king among this year's freshmen.

Three days later.

When the injuries of all participating Students had mostly recovered.

The academy was finally going to announce the final rankings of this tournament and the resource allocation levels for the coming year tied to them.

On this day, the Central Martial Arts Arena was once again packed with people.

All the freshmen gathered here, waiting for the moment that would decide their fates.

Qin Wushuang came as well.

He wore a brand new white formal suit; the injury on his chest had basically healed under the best pills and treatment.

Standing at the very front of the crowd, he enjoyed the looks of awe and admiration from everyone around him, a reserved yet proud smile on his face.

His gaze swept through the crowd.

Then, he saw him.

In the most inconspicuous corner of the square, he saw the figure that made his teeth itch with hatred.

Wang Pingan.

He had come today too.

He was still wearing the most ordinary student uniform, hands in his pockets, leaning lazily against a pillar as if he had no interest at all in the lively scene before him.

Coward, you finally dare to come out?

Perfect.

Today, I will take the supreme glory that rightfully belongs to me right in front of your face and in front of all the freshmen in the school!

I want you to see with your own eyes how I trample your ridiculous 'Number One Freshman' title under my feet!

Just then.

The tall figure of Instructor Shi Yan appeared on the high platform in the center of the martial arts arena.

His sharp gaze slowly swept across the face of every freshman, and the noisy square instantly fell silent.

"The Freshman Ranking Tournament has ended."

Instructor Shi Yan's voice was loud and majestic, echoing in everyone's ears.

"Now, the final comprehensive rankings will be announced."

As his voice fell.

The light flashed on the giant holographic screen behind him.

A massive golden leaderboard appeared before everyone.

At that moment, everyone's hearts leaped into their throats!

They nervously searched for their names from the bottom up.

"100th Place: Zhang Wei, Reward Credits: 1,000 points."

"99th Place: Li Si, Reward Credits: 1,100 points."

...

Name after name scrolled rapidly upward on the leaderboard.

The higher the rank, the more credits were rewarded.

When the rankings entered the top ten, everyone's breathing became heavy.

"10th Place: Zhao Long, Reward Credits: 10,000 points."

"9th Place: Sun Yue, Reward Credits: 12,000 points."

...

"3rd Place: Li Mofan, Reward Credits: 30,000 points."

Upon seeing the name in third place, a small exclamation erupted from the crowd.

This Li Mofan was also a Rank Four genius from another main star; he was powerful, yet no one expected him to only take third place in the end.

Everyone's eyes involuntarily moved upward.

Second place.

The screen flickered.

A familiar name appeared there.

"2nd Place: Lin Zhan, Reward Credits: 50,000 points."

Lin Zhan!

Although he lost to Qin Wushuang, his strength was still recognized by everyone.

In the crowd, Lin Zhan's perpetually icy face remained expressionless.

He just silently glanced at the name in second place and then closed his eyes.

He didn't care.

The only one he cared about was that one.

Finally, the most exciting moment arrived!

First place!

There was no doubt!

Everyone's gazes simultaneously turned toward the silver-haired youth standing at the front of the crowd like a king.

A triumphant, brilliant smile finally appeared on Qin Wushuang's face.

He straightened his chest, prepared to welcome the supreme glory that belonged to him!

The screen flickered again!

An incredibly dazzling name written in gold-leaf font bloomed at the very top of the leaderboard!

[1st Place: Qin Wushuang]

[Reward Credits: 100,000 points!]

Whoosh—!!!

The entire martial arts arena completely erupted at this moment!

The mountain-shaking cheers, applause, and screams resounded through the sky like thunder!

One hundred thousand credits!

Heaven-grade resources!

This was the glory of the champion! This was the treatment of the strongest!

"The well-deserved number one!"

Standing in the middle of the ocean of cheers, Qin Wushuang felt as if he were about to float away.

He turned his head and looked at Wang Pingan in the corner with a victor's provocative gaze.

However, just then.

Instructor Shi Yan on the high platform suddenly raised his hand.

The noisy square fell silent once again.

Everyone looked at him in confusion.

A meaningful expression appeared on Instructor Shi Yan's face.

"What was just announced was the ranking for this 'Freshman Ranking Tournament'."

"But..."

He paused.

"This does not represent your final 'Freshman Comprehensive Strength' ranking."

What?!

Everyone was stunned.

What does this mean?

Isn't the ranking tournament's ranking the final strength ranking?

While everyone was bewildered.

The holographic screen behind Instructor Shi Yan changed once more.

The golden leaderboard slowly moved to the side.

In its place was another, more concise and authoritative list.

[227th Class Freshman Comprehensive Strength General Rankings]

Everyone's eyes were glued to the very top of that list.

They wanted to see who the academy officially recognized as the true NO.1 of this freshman class!

The screen flickered.

A name slowly emerged.

It wasn't Qin Wushuang.

It was...

Wang Pingan.

[NO.1: Wang Pingan]

[Comprehensive Evaluation: S++]

[Special Reward: 50,000 Credits.]

Quiet.

A deathly silence.

At this moment, one could hear a pin drop in the entire martial arts arena.

Everyone's faces were filled with absurdity and disbelief.

The smile on Qin Wushuang's face completely froze.

He felt as if someone had poured a bucket of ice water over him from head to toe, chilling him to the core.

On what basis?!

On what basis was the championship he worked so hard for ultimately having its final glory snatched away by a coward who didn't even participate in the competition?!

"I refuse to accept this!"

A roar filled with unwillingness and anger erupted from Qin Wushuang's mouth!

"This is unfair!"