88: Su Yan, the eternal pride of Jiangnan No. 2 High School!

Prior to this...

Outside the massive gates of the National College Entrance Examination venue,

By the side of the road,

The Old Principal of Jiangnan No. 2 High School, along with a group of school leaders,

Were all huddled under the shade of a tree, waiting for the results of the National College Entrance Examination with burning anxiety.

Because the security level of the National College Entrance Examination was at its maximum,

The entire venue was shielded 360 degrees by a giant barrier, and not a single sound from inside could be heard.

"Eh? Why did Tang Xia come out so quickly?"

Someone in the crowd suddenly shouted.

Everyone quickly looked up.

Sure enough, Tang Xia, wearing a purple dress and her high ponytail swaying, walked out of the examination hall looking preoccupied.

"Tang Xia, over here!"

As Tang Xia was the school's key student this year, second only to Su Yan,

The Old Principal immediately became nervous and hurriedly waved to greet her.

Once Tang Xia noticed them and walked over,

The Old Principal handed her a bottle of special energy drink and asked with concern,

"How was it? Did the exam go alright?"

By now, Tang Xia was exhausted, her eyes slightly red. She took the drink and gulped it down.

Just moments ago,

Pushed into a corner during the third combat assessment,

Her nerves had been taut the entire time.

Even though her Rank was not an advantage,

And she hadn't achieved ideal results in several consecutive tests like the combat power test and defense test,

She finally exploded in the reaction, combo, and combat technique tests, receiving SSS-Rank evaluations in all three.

This was equivalent to a perfect score.

Furthermore, relying on the SS-rank Skill, Hellfire World Incineration, which she gained from observing the dungeon sword seal,

She also received a high SS+ Rank evaluation in the most important damage test segment.

Thus, she passed the combat assessment for Northwest Divine Strategy University in one fell swoop!

And when she learned she had passed,

Tang Xia could no longer control herself. She squatted in the examination hall, hugging her knees.

She buried her head in her arms and cried uncontrollably.

Until the proctor 'invited' her out of the examination hall.

According to the rules of the National College Entrance Examination,

Examinees are not allowed to stay in the examination hall after finishing the combat assessment.

So Tang Xia could only walk out.

Seeing Tang Xia only drinking her beverage and remaining silent, her eyes red as if she had been crying,

The Old Principal guessed the general situation, and his nervous old face turned somber.

Sighing heavily in his heart, the Old Principal comforted her,

"Tang Xia, not doing well once doesn't mean anything. At worst, you can repeat a year. I'll waive all your tuition fees..."

Tang Xia suddenly spoke, "I passed."

"Pa—passed?"

The Old Principal was stunned and quickly asked,

"First-rate... or second-rate?"

"First-rate, Northwest Divine Strategy University."

"My goodness!!"

At Tang Xia's words,

The Old Principal's spirits immediately soared. After confirming it several times, he was ecstatic.

It was so unexpected—

Tang Xia actually got into a first-rate university!

With a B-rank Talent, she got into a first-rate university!

In this way,

Tang Xia became the sixth examinee in the history of the Human Race to get into a first-rate university with a B-rank Talent!

And in Jiangdong Province, she was the undisputed first person to do so!

Under the shade of the tree, the teachers of Jiangnan No. 2 High School all raised their arms and cheered.

The Old Principal's mouth was twisted with laughter, and it was only thanks to the Dean of Discipline slapping it back into place

That he didn't almost suffer a stroke.

Everyone showered Tang Xia with praise,

But for some reason, Tang Xia didn't seem very happy.

No, she was definitely happy.

After all, she had achieved her long-held dream.

It was just that she wasn't as happy as she had imagined she would be.

As the cheers gradually died down, the teachers couldn't help but turn their gaze back to the examination venue.

Tang Xia's results had already far exceeded expectations;

Now, only Su Yan was left.

"Su Yan, I beg of you, you must do your best!"

All the teachers who had sold their houses were praying this in their hearts.

Although they all knew that because of Ye Yuan's existence, the title of provincial top scholar was hopeless for Su Yan,

They could only hope now

That while securing the second-best score in the province, Su Yan could push his national ranking as high as possible.

As long as he could enter the national top fifteen,

Then they still wouldn't lose out on this gamble!

But if he couldn't... 618, see you on the rooftop... In June, the sun was like fire.

Just as the Old Principal and the others were waiting with parched throats and anxious hearts,

The clouds in the sky above suddenly moved from all directions.

One powerful aura after another was converging here.

This sudden scene

Stunned not only the group from Jiangnan No. 2 High School,

But all the teachers from various schools waiting outside the venue.

"What's the situation inside?"

"Could it be that a Genius has been born?"

Amidst the exclamations,

A burly figure creating a sonic boom suddenly rushed out from the examination venue.

After breaking through the protective barrier, he landed in front of the gate with a thud.

"Who is the principal of Jiangnan No. 2 High School?"

The newcomer shouted loudly. Judging by the aura he released, he was at least a War King level powerhouse!

Not knowing what had happened, the Old Principal said cautiously, "I—I am."

The War King powerhouse broke into a smile:

"Congratulations, your school has produced a super Genius!"

"The National College Entrance Examination has been suspended for now. Follow me in quickly, there are TV stations waiting to interview you!"

Boom!

As soon as these words were spoken,

The area outside the venue gates instantly erupted.

Jiangnan No. 2 High School produced a super Genius??

The Old Principal stood there in a daze, his face full of disbelief.

Beside him, Tang Xia's large eyes sparkled with brilliance as she asked clearly:

"May I ask, Senior, is that super Genius Su Yan?"

The War King powerhouse looked at Tang Xia and smiled, "That's right, it's exactly Su Yan!"

"Student Su Yan, with dual SS-Rank and S-Rank Talents,

Passed the 5S-Rank difficulty combat assessment and became the first examinee in the history of the Human Race to go straight to the Human Emperor Class!"

"Currently, all the top universities in the world are gathered at our Jiangdong Province examination venue, all competing for Su Yan!"

"Without any doubt, Su Yan will take the top spot in this year's National College Entrance Examination. The national top scholar has been born!"

"Congratulations, your Jiangnan No. 2 High School is going to go down in history!"

These words...

The Old Principal, the Dean of Discipline, the class teachers of class three and Class Five, and so on...

All the teachers of Jiangnan No. 2 High School

At this moment, were all so pleasantly surprised and excited they couldn't contain themselves, hugging each other in a wild celebration.

Dual Talents, 5S-Rank difficulty, Human Emperor Class... these obscure and difficult terms

Flickered in Tang Xia's crystal-clear eyes, finally weaving into an incomparable splendor.

Hmph, Su Yan, you bastard!

Just how many more secrets are you hiding!

"But why..."

"Is hearing this news about you even happier than me getting into a first-rate university?"

The summer breeze blew, her ponytail and skirt fluttering.

Tang Xia looked up toward the examination venue, thinking this in her heart... Two days later, the National College Entrance Examination officially concluded.

With his monstrous results of clearing the 5S-Rank difficulty,

Su Yan undisputed reached the national summit and became the national top scholar of this year's National College Entrance Examination!

For a time,

The popularity of topics about Su Yan on the internet once surpassed that of the Demon Slayer.

Jiangnan No. 2 High School also rose to become a star high school,

Its popularity rivaling top schools like Imperial Capital No. 1 High School and the Demon Slaying Institute Affiliated High School.

The Old Principal, the Dean of Discipline, and the other teachers

All gained both fame and fortune, making a fortune.

To thank Su Yan, after receiving approval from the City Demon Extermination Institute,

The Old Principal spent a large sum of money to hire a Great Master to build a Golden Statue of Su Yan in front of the main teaching building.

This was used to showcase the school's strength and to encourage future students.

Su Yan was the eternal pride of their Jiangnan No. 2 High School!

...After turning down TV interviews and various program invitations,

Su Yan finally managed to return to Jiangnan City.

"I'm back."

Returning home, Su Yan shouted out of habit.

However, the response was still an empty living room.

It seemed his aunt and uncle still hadn't returned.

"Well, it seems they don't plan on coming back."

Su Yan curled his lip, his eyes full of helplessness.

There was no other way; he could only ask his sister Xiao Panxue after he went to Imperial Capital University.

Or if all else failed, call the police.

After taking a shower,

Su Yan took a bottle of Yellow Bull Energy Drink from the fridge and finished it in one go.

*Belch*, finally I can enter the Land of Divine Punishment again!"

Stretching comfortably, Su Yan impatiently walked into his bedroom.

The enrollment rewards Imperial Capital University promised him—

Including 50 billion gold coins, 50 sets of SSS-Rank rare Materials, and 1,000 attribute pills—were given to him on the spot.

It had to be said, Imperial Capital University was truly impressive.

If it were any other school, they might have insisted on paying in installments.

He definitely wouldn't have been happy with that.

As for choosing a set of Level 700 SS-Rank equipment, he would have to wait until he reached Imperial Capital University, where Principal Xie Donghai would personally take him to the school's treasure vault to select it.

In short, having suddenly obtained so many rewards,

Su Yan was naturally itching with anticipation.

He was now very eager to see what the 50 sets of SSS-Rank rare Materials were.

Because the God's Wrath Mage urgently needed its Third Advancement,

And the God Summoning Skill also urgently needed an upgrade.

The next moment.

Whoosh!

Light and shadow flickered, and his consciousness drifted away.

Su Yan began to enter Divine Punishment!