"What grand ambitions,"
Dajiuer stood beside Luo Yu. With her expertise in mind power, she could feel that as the man uttered these words, a surge of absolute confidence emanated from him.
In ancient times, people made bold vows—resolute to not attain Buddhahood until hell was empty—displaying tremendous vigor and spirit.
At this moment, Dajiuer could also sense a firm mental force gushing forth from the youth beside her.
Ordinary people couldn't see it, but she distinctly felt it.
Who was this person, and why had she never heard of him before?
Moreover, Dajiuer keenly noticed that, despite principals, instructors, and a host of geniuses focusing their gazes on him, the young man's expression remained unchanged, unaffected by glory or disgrace. This was something not just anyone could achieve.
This fellow was definitely no ordinary person.
Dajiuer trusted her judgment, and her curiosity about the person beside her grew.
"I, Li Zhenyue,"
"Will join the military after graduation and ensure that foreign enemies dare not invade or harass Our Great Xia Lands again."
"I, Lyu Chan,"
"One day, even if there are millions of foes and numerous gods, I shall venture forth."
A youth with rosy lips and white teeth and a valiant appearance cried out, "My banner has already been starving for action. In ancient times, there was the seal in Xuchang, I, Huo Tongtian, shall pierce through Mount Olympus."
One after another, the fervent oaths of the young people rose in succession, as if inspired by Shi Kai's enlightenment, or perhaps stimulated by Luo Yu.
At this moment, nobody ridiculed the youths' unrealistic aspirations, nor did any instructor belittle the students' dreams.
Their gazes were filled with gratification and appreciation.
An elderly man with white hair, his aura as commanding as a spear thrusting into the sky, nodded and smiled,
"It's not necessarily good to be mature beyond one's years. Young people should have the vigor of youth."
"What's the point of being young if you're not spirited?"
Someone respectfully said, "Elder Yang is absolutely correct."
The old man Yang Cang's eyes shone brightly.
"Don't think these young people are talking nonsense without knowing the immensity of heaven and earth. Having this kind of spirit is enough. It shows that our lifelong dedication on the battlefield has been worthwhile."
"Exactly! Who among us can say that there won't be someone among these students who will become a world-renowned figure in the future?" A valorous woman martial artist, dressed in a tight-fitting outfit with neatly-cut short hair and full of vigor, nodded as she spoke.
"Instructor Hua speaks nothing but the truth," others responded.
Shi Kai was very patient, waiting until all voices ceased and the echoes faded before he began to speak.
"Have a seat, everyone."
"Great Xia is fortunate to have so many spirited youths, as are the people,"
"But everything must have a beginning."
"Tonight, I want everyone to stay here for an entrance test."
"Xinzhu, you explain," Shi Kai stepped aside, and the formally dressed black-silk female secretary came forward, her makeup meticulous, and spoke formally:
"The test tonight is very simple."
"There are nine hundred and thirty-seven new students in total, and while the new student dormitories are at full capacity, there are one hundred separate villas. Within these villas, our school's Board of Directors has spent an abundance of resources to install Spiritual Energy Arrays, which allow for training in the villa to be twice as effective. For you, this could increase your training speed threefold."
"So the rule is simple."
"Shortly, we'll take you to the school's martial arts arena, where three hundred signs have been set up, each representing the number of a villa, from one to three hundred. Whichever number you think matches your strength, stand under the corresponding sign. Others may challenge you freely."
"If you succeed in a challenge, then you may continue to stand under your sign. Those who fail can also challenge others, but once you fail once, you cannot challenger another for a higher-numbered sign, only those with a lower number."
"By eight o'clock tomorrow morning, the ranking will end. Those who successfully defend their sign can move into the respective villa."
All around the room, some people pondered this unique rule on their own, while others whispered to each other in discussion.
Li Zhenyue, who had spoken earlier, questioned after some thought, "Teacher Xinzhu, if there are only one hundred villas, why are there three hundred signs for challenges?"
The dignified black-silk female secretary answered, "There's a difference in the effectiveness of the Spirit-Gathering Arrays between the villas, and there's also a disparity between ordinary student dormitories."
"Dorms for those ranked one hundred and one to three hundred are naturally more upscale than those for others."
"At Sichuan Province Martial University, the distribution of all resources is not based on your family background, but on your strength."
Li Zhenyue nodded.
"Understood."
The black-silk female secretary added, "Let me add one thing—while there may be loopholes in the rules, I hope no one tries to game the system."
"The school's original intention is to hope that you can clearly judge your own strength and stand in the corresponding position to accept challenges,"
"Your choices, your performance in battle, will all be observed by the instructors,"
"After enrollment, you will choose a martial arts specialization. If there is a problem with your conduct or strength, the instructor of your chosen specialization may very well reject you."
"Hiss——"
Some who had conspired with friends to find a loophole and take a shortcut began to grimace.
They had hoped to be clever, but it seemed the school wasn't going to give them any chance.
Everyone gave up.
Only Luo Yu grinned, he had bet a thousand points on this, and today no one would stop him from making a killing.
If strength is king, then he won't be polite, teaching these naïve peers a lesson.
"Alright, all students immediately leave the sports field in an orderly manner and follow me to the martial arts arena," the female secretary with the black stockings clapped her hands, her claps resonated with spiritual power, crisp and piercing, instantly making the many students dare not underestimate this secretary and developing more respect for the institution.
"By the way, I have another thing to say," Principal Shi Kai chimed in at this time, causing the teachers and students who were leaving to halt their steps.
"The Da Xia Godson, the number one Martial Champion from Da Jing, I'm sure everyone is familiar with,"
"I say this openly and honestly, the God's Child enjoys the same privileges as I do at Chuan Province Martial University. The school has also prepared a villa for him, which is not among these hundred and doesn't need to compete with everyone else,"
As soon as these words fell, the whole place burst into heated discussion.
"What?"
"That cool?"
"Damn, you mean to say he gets a villa without needing to fight for it?"
"Shit, we're here struggling and might not even get a spot, and he just moves in."
"Having the same privileges as the principal, isn't that a bit too awesome."
"I admit the God's Child is strong, but this is not fair."
They are all proud sons of heaven, all are spirited young people, and now they raised their objections, either out of jealousy or dissatisfaction.
A single person naturally doesn't dare to say much, but standing in a crowd naturally gives them enough courage.
"Not satisfied?"
"Think it's unfair?"
Principal Shi nodded, and with a loud boom, a terrifying aura burst forth from him, enveloping the whole gymnasium in a grey domain, the sky above seemed as if countless meteors were about to fall, and the students were nearly breathless.
Then the pressure suddenly vanished.
Principal Shi stated, "At Chuan Province Martial University, my rules are the rules."
"You have a problem with the God's Child?"
"If any of you can defeat the God's Child, then how about I give you my seat as the principal?"
His domineering words made everyone instantly understand that this seemingly reticent but amiable principal is actually a fierce beast.
When not angry, he is peaceful, and when he is angry, all things fall silent.
At that moment, Luo Yu, unnoticed in the shadows, shook his head.
Principal Shi really had confidence in his strength.
To say such things.
Wasn't he afraid that he would deliberately lose to someone?
Of course, Luo Yu wouldn't do such a thing, after all, the strong must have dignity.
Soon, more than nine hundred new students along with the principal and instructors arrived at the martial arts arena, which looked like a battlefield from ancient times, sprawling for several kilometers, truly magnificent.
A full three hundred fighting platforms were set up, with signs at the edges bearing numbers in silver letters on a black background.
The female secretary with the black stockings spoke up:
"Alright, starting now, those who are confident in their own strength may take their place on the fighting platform of their choice."
As soon as she finished speaking, no one made a move.
After all, going up means facing challenges from others, becoming the target of everyone, and ending up with regrets after a series of relentless battles.
And you could no longer challenge a higher platform after that, only descending down the ranks.
Who would dare go first, that would be a huge disadvantage.
Just then, a young figure casually walked out and headed straight towards a fighting platform.