69: Chapter 69 You call this a decent exam result? The people from the Nine Supreme Realms are practically fighting each other!

The Sword Qi slashed, and the BOSS died.

Before Zhang Jian could even enjoy the feeling of joy, he felt a wave of dizziness.

By the time he found his footing, he was already standing outside the Tianqi Building.

At this moment, the vast square was packed almost to capacity with students participating in the Unified Examination.

In fact, the candidates who came out first had already left, returning to their respective academy teams to wait for their results.

Those still remaining here were actually the ones who came out later, representing the wave of better performers.

Seeing Zhang Jian emerge last, they all cast envious glances his way.

This was a powerhouse capable of challenging the hidden stage; regardless of how many seconds he lasted, he was one of the top candidates in Long Province!

Sun Yu's eyes flickered. There was another expert?

Wei Donglai was also stunned for a moment.

Could it be that my position as the Top Scorer isn't secure?

...

"How did you do?"

Ye Xun walked over and asked with concern.

Zhang Jian smiled and nodded. "It should be considered pretty good."

Before his eyes, there were still lingering traces of the System's notifications from just now.

"You have successfully survived for more than 60 seconds in the hidden stage."

"You will receive an additional 60% bonus to your total points."

"You have successfully killed the final BOSS of the hidden stage."

"You will receive..."

"No reward of this type detected. Please follow the Unified Examination information; the final announced results shall prevail."

Zhang Jian's expression shifted slightly.

It seemed that before this, no one had killed the BOSS like he did.

In that case, it was still uncertain what his final score would actually be.

Looking around, they found Wang Fei in the crowd.

He was currently bidding a reluctant farewell to several newly met teammates.

The Warrior gave him a bear hug, eyes brimming with tears.

"Brother Fei, you are my great benefactor. If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely repay you!"

Two Archers stood side by side, cupping their hands together with solemn expressions.

"Without Brother Fei, we wouldn't have our final results. If you ever need help in the future, just say the word!"

Yan Han looked at Wang Fei with deep affection.

"Brother Fei, I won't say any more unnecessary words."

"Getting to know you during this Unified Examination is my greatest fortune. I've decided you're my big brother!"

Wang Fei felt a shiver of disgust and couldn't help but give him a punch.

"You guy, you're not acting all cold and aloof now?"

"Didn't you want us to be your lackeys at the start?"

Yan Han gave a sheepish smile, his youthful face turning red.

"That was because I was young and ignorant. Please don't take offense, Brother Fei."

The other three couldn't help but roll their eyes.

It seems a single Unified Examination made you grow up!

After the joking, Wang Fei nodded seriously.

"I accept you as a brother!"

"Your score is slightly better than theirs. We might even have a chance to attend the same university, so there's no need to act like it's a life-and-death parting."

Yan Han's eyes lit up.

"That's right, Brother Fei!"

"Just from the 20 waves of the Basic Stage, we already have 4,295 points."

"Although our individual contribution values vary, we're at least guaranteed a spot in a key Professional University."

"My internal school record includes clearing a nightmare difficulty Trial Dungeon, so that shouldn't be low either."

"Plus, with the 40% bonus..."

He grew more excited as he spoke.

"Maybe we all have a chance to get into the Nine Supreme-level Institutions!"

Wang Fei's face turned beet red.

Once upon a time, the best result he had dared to hope for was just getting into a key Professional University within the province.

He hadn't even dared to fantasize about the top-tier ones.

Now, he actually had a chance to get into the Nine Supremes.

Yan Han's words left him surging with blood and emotion. For a moment, he was overwhelmed and didn't know what to say.

He simply patted Yan Han heavily on the back.

The two agreed to meet up and apply for the same schools once the results were out, and then they waved goodbye.

After Zhang Jian's group of three reunited, they prepared to rest for a night in Lanhe City before returning to Ta City.

But after just a few steps, they were surrounded by a group of people.

"Student Zhang Jian, could we have a word with you?"

Ye Xun stepped in front of the two, his expression wary.

"Who are you people?"

The bearded man at the head of the group showed his personal terminal and said kindly,

"I am the recruitment representative for Longyuan Combat Academy. My surname is Hai."

Others also began to speak up.

"I am Yu Binglan from the Shadow Dancer Alliance."

"I am Tang Jian from Xuanwu Shield Guard Vocational University."

"I am from the Elemental Temple..."

While Zhang Jian and Wang Fei were still dazed, Ye Xun's eyes suddenly lit up.

People from the Nine Supreme-level Institutions!

After checking their personal terminals, he was so excited his whole body trembled.

Heavens!

It was actually all true.

It seemed Zhang Jian's performance this time was beyond his imagination.

Not only was there hope of getting into a good university, but even the Nine Supremes had come to recruit in advance!

After the group exchanged greetings, they noticed Wang Fei beside Zhang Jian, and each became even more excited.

This Support was actually together with Zhang Jian?

Truly, one finds by chance what one seeks in vain!

"Student Wang Fei, what a coincidence."

Wang Fei was a bit confused.

"You even know me?"

In his mind, with Brother Jian's strength, he was destined to sweep through everything and achieve greatness.

It wasn't strange for the higher-ups to notice him.

But he had barely cleared the stages, and he hadn't even lasted until the end of that hidden stage.

His results could only be considered average.

Could he also attract the special attention of these people?

When he expressed such doubts,

the people led by Professor Hai Dawei all had strange expressions.

"Student Wang Fei must be joking, right?"

"While your score might not match Zhang Jian's, your final ranking should still be within the top 15 or even top 10 in Long Province."

"How could we possibly miss out on such a Prodigy-level talent?"

"On the contrary, we're afraid that if the final results for you two are too good, you might look down on us!"

The others also nodded in unison, deeply agreeing.

Now, it was Zhang Jian and Wang Fei's turn to be dumbfounded.

Look down on you?

Big brothers, do you even hear what you're saying?

Above ordinary is key.

Above key is top-tier.

And only above that are the Nine Supremes.

In the entire Long Province, only a few dozen people can get in each year.

If we don't go to you, where else can we go?

Ye Xun's eyes flickered slightly.

Could it be that that place...

He was somewhat in disbelief.

Just what kind of earth-shattering scores did these two little guys achieve!

...

The group chatted as they followed Zhang Jian's trio to the Lanhe Hotel.

Upon learning that the three were staying in Lanhe for a day,

Professor Hai Dawei took the initiative to make a call. The hotel manager came running out to greet them and opened an ultra-luxurious large suite for the three.

Not only was it sufficient for the three to rest, but it even had a small Cultivation room.

"Professor Hai, won't this be too expensive?"

Wang Fei was a bit embarrassed.

Professor Hai Dawei widened his eyes. "Expensive?"

The hotel manager was so scared he broke into a sweat.

"No, no, no!"

"It is our honor for a great figure like you to come here."

"How could it possibly be expensive?"

Zhang Jian and Wang Fei immediately fell silent.

Well, it seemed their own experience was too limited.

To others, it seemed they couldn't wait to invite them to stay for free.

If the three of them hadn't happened to have such a need, the hotel manager probably wouldn't have had the chance to curry favor with Professor Hai Dawei.

After arriving at the suite,

faced with the luxurious equipment and the fully stocked Cultivation room,

where even the drinks were fruit-flavored medium healing potions, Wang Fei's mouth hadn't closed once.

This was too luxurious; it was much better than his own house.

Wait.

Wang Fei gave a self-deprecating smile.

His family's house had been sold long ago...

In any case,

the enthusiastic attitude of these people made it impossible for the three to refuse their request for a negotiation.

It was just that this negotiation was different from what they had imagined.

"A full set of Level 10 excellence-grade equipment, one legendary rank and five excellence-grade skill books to ensure you lack nothing until your Second Job Change!"

"You're trying to brush us off with just one set of Level 10 equipment? We'll provide all equipment sets until the Second Job Change, fully covered!"

"You have the nerve to bring out excellence-grade skills? How embarrassing! Three legendary rank ones!"

"A signing bonus of 10 million, credited immediately upon signing today!"

Spittle flew through the air as they argued.

Without the two needing to say a word, the recruiters proactively kept adding to the conditions, each shouting louder than the last.

Zhang Jian and Wang Fei watched, dumbstruck.

After arguing for a full two hours, the group finally reached a consensus.

They presented a unified set of special recruitment conditions.