Chapter 35

On the first day of school, the morning was dedicated to class meetings, a tradition for freshmen at Starlight Academy.

The class meeting for Year 8 was held in their designated practice area. When it was time for class, a middle-aged man with a somewhat awkward face and a perpetually gloomy expression appeared: "Hello, everyone. I am your homeroom teacher, Vernon."

His voice was somewhat listless, and it was unclear whether this was his natural tone or if he was just feeling down because he was assigned to Year 8, which was known to be the weakest class among the freshmen.

To be fair, this was the class that was widely recognized as the weakest among the new students. The minimum admission standard for Starlight Academy was the fifth level of Gangqi (a form of energy). However, the academy had to accept a certain number of students who were recommended by the federal government from various cities, even if they did not meet the admission standards. For example, Luo Feng, who received a recommendation, could choose several academies, and even if his strength did not meet the minimum standards of those academies, they still had to admit him. However, these students generally had a lower foundation compared to those admitted through regular recruitment, making it difficult for them to keep up in public classes. Therefore, many academies set up a special class to accommodate these students.

The academy's intentions were good, but this special class was not very popular, and no teacher was willing to take it on. Thus, it was understandable why Vernon was a bit depressed.

When Dean Brooks assigned him to Year 8, he patted Vernon on the shoulder and said, "Vernon, you're really lucky. This class might produce a few top-notch talents!"

Vernon replied, "Dean, can you please stop being so convincing? I checked all the students' profiles, and there isn't a single one who stands out. One of them even only reached the ninth level of Yuanqi (a lower form of energy) in the admission test."

"My goodness, how did such a 'top-notch talent' get into Starlight Academy, one of the best brand-name academies in the entire Radiant Federation?"

However, since he had already taken on the class, there was nothing he could do. Vernon tried to muster his energy: "The purpose of this class meeting is to help everyone get to know each other. So, each of you will come up to the front in order of your student numbers and introduce yourselves, and also demonstrate your strength so that others can better understand you."

He looked at the list in his hand and continued, "Let's start with Thomas, number one."

A burly student stepped forward and said in a rough voice, "I am Thomas, from the second-tier city of Estonia in Kansas State. My goal is to become a mercenary warrior. Please give me your guidance!"

As he spoke, his Aura burst forth, and based on the thickness of the aura, it was at the fourth level of Gangqi. In a small city like Tianwei, this would have been the best, but in the talent-rich Starlight Academy, he could only be in Year 8. Moreover, the student numbers were assigned based on the admission test results, which meant that Thomas, if there were no surprises, was likely the strongest in Year 8.

Sure enough, starting from number two, all the other students were at the third level of Gangqi, which disappointed Vernon greatly.

"Number forty-nine, Aaron!"

When Aaron's name was called, he went up to introduce himself and activated his Aura, which was also at the third level of Gangqi.

Aaron was at the third level of Gangqi.

"Huh, Aaron's Gangqi reached the third level?"

Luo Feng was slightly surprised. When he first entered the training camp, he thought Aaron was only at the ninth level of Yuanqi. Later, when he himself broke through to the Gangqi stage, Aaron was also at the Gangqi stage. He had assumed that his roommate's Aura was similar to his, or even a bit weaker.

Now, Aaron's Aura level was higher than his own.

Did he hide his strength in the training camp? Why did he do that?

No wonder he was also admitted to Starlight Academy.

"Number fifty, Luo Feng!"

Luo Feng was the last name on the list, and Vernon paid particular attention to him because he was the one who only reached the ninth level of Yuanqi in the admission test.

Although he was admitted to Starlight Academy, he actually dared to come for registration!

"I am Luo Feng, from the fourth-tier city of Tianwei in Karo State. I am happy to be classmates with all of you!" Luo Feng said, and immediately released his Aura.

Gangqi second level.

Except for Aaron, who already knew Luo Feng, the other students were quite surprised.

In their class, almost everyone was at the third level of Gangqi, which was already considered weak in the academy. They didn't expect there to be someone with an even lower Aura level.

Vernon rubbed his eyes, finding it hard to believe. Unlike the others, he was surprised that Luo Feng's Aura level was higher than he had imagined.

This student's Aura level was at the ninth level of Yuanqi during the admission test, and it had only been two months. To have broken through to the second level of Gangqi was already a miracle. How did he manage to do it?

Could this student with the lowest Aura level really be a top-notch talent with unlimited potential?

Life at the academy was similar to the training camp, but there was a mandatory public class every morning, and the other elective classes were more flexible.

The campus also had a Power Tower, but it was not as large as the one in the training camp and was also a paid service.

Luo Feng, of course, could not afford it, but when Lucia realized he wouldn't accept her money, she directly bought a year card and forced it into his hands.

Once a Power Tower year card was purchased, it could not be refunded or exchanged, so Luo Feng had to accept it, feeling grateful.

Although many of the students in his class were from first- and second-tier cities, they were all part of the weaker group at Starlight Academy, often discriminated against by other classes. Therefore, the students in Year 8 were relatively united and did not look down on each other. Even though Luo Feng was from Tianwei, his classmates treated him well, though they did not show much respect, as he was the only one at the second level of Gangqi and was considered the weakest.

A few days passed, and when Luo Feng and Aaron came to the Year 8 practice area in the evening, they suddenly heard an argument.

One of the parties was a student from Luo Feng's class, Thomas, who had the number one student number and came from Estonia in Kansas State. His goal was to become a mercenary warrior. He was an active person in the class, with the highest Aura level, and was well-liked by others. Luo Feng also had a good impression of him because his personality was somewhat like that of his dwarf friend Bart from the training camp. So, he couldn't help but ask another male student from Year 8 who was standing nearby, "What's going on?"

The student, indignant, replied, "Two jerks from Class 2 are delaying and forcibly occupying the practice area of our classmates, Krue. Krue tried to negotiate with them, but they insulted him. Thomas couldn't stand it and went to help."

From his explanation, Luo Feng quickly understood the situation.

The practice areas at Starlight Academy were not available for everyone to use at any time; they were scheduled. Class 2 and Class 8 shared the same practice area, with Class 2 using it first, and then Class 8. However, two students from Class 2, who were from the top class, were unwilling to leave the area, causing dissatisfaction among Krue and his roommate, who had the right to use the area at that time. This led to an argument, and Thomas got involved to help.

"You guys from a trash class like yours, practicing a bit more won't make you any less trash. Practicing in the same area as you is already a disgrace to me, Lein!" Lein, a student in a golden martial arts uniform, said. This color of uniform was not common because it was too flashy, reflecting the owner's nouveau riche personality.

In fact, Lein's father was a nouveau riche businessman from Victoria City, not a powerful martial artist. However, his son had a decent Aura constitution, so he spent a lot of money to cultivate him, achieving some success. Additionally, his father donated a large sum of money to Starlight Academy, which helped him get into the top class, making him feel superior.

Influenced by his father's nouveau riche mentality, Lein considered himself superior and spoke without restraint. His words immediately enraged everyone in Class 8.

"Damn, what did you say? You're the trash!"

"Being in the top class is so great, huh? So you can ignore the academy's rules and bully people?"

"Why bother arguing with him? Just report it to the administrator!"

"..."

Lein, with a haughty attitude, said, "Sure, go to the administrator. Delaying the use of the practice area will just result in a fine, and I have plenty of money. But after today, everyone at Starlight Academy will know that you, Class 8, are a bunch of spineless cowards who can't solve problems like men and just whine to others. Hahaha!"

His roommate, Leopold, in a white martial arts uniform, added fuel to the fire, "Exactly, go and complain, you spineless cowards!"

Thomas couldn't hold back his anger and said, "Fine, I'll solve this like a man. Let's have a fight!"

Lein, as if he had heard a funny joke, said, "Haha, he's challenging me? A guy from a trash class dares to challenge someone from the top class? He's so big but so brainless."

Leopold chimed in, "Lein, maybe he just admires us from the top class and wants a chance to experience our prowess. Fulfill his wish."

Lein, smugly, said, "Not a bad idea. Come on, big guy, let me show you the difference between the top class and the lower class!"