Chapter 35

Deng Tianzhao stood there, feeling annoyed but helpless. The other person's body was too strong. "This guy has a vitality score of 1, just like me. Why is his physical body so formidable? Did he take some super tonic? Impossible. I've been eating all kinds of super tonics since I was a child. He's just a poor student; what good things could he have gotten?"

What he didn't know was that Jiang Li's physical strength surpassed the norm due to the training from the Great Emperor Seal of the Mind.

Deng Tianzhao, harboring doubts, knew that Jiang Li had held back and given him face. He nodded and hurriedly moved to the side to greet others, to avoid awkwardness.

Luo Han watched all this and was secretly alarmed. According to reason, Jiang Li and Deng Tianzhao should have been evenly matched, but now it was clear that Deng Tianzhao seemed to be at a disadvantage.

"Luo Han, you're here too?"

Another flying car arrived overhead, about three meters from the ground. A girl leaped down silently, and it was Xue Ling.

Xue Ling scanned the area and smiled. "Luo Han, how's your cultivation going? We're in the same class now. In the last semester, let's see who can get into Starlight University?"

"Sure!" Luo Han raised her head, not willing to be outdone. "In the last semester, I'll have many chances to compete with you."

The two girls spoke, each trying to outdo the other, neither willing to yield.

More and more students gathered on the square. This advanced training class had fifty people, all elites, with the weakest having a vitality score of over 0.9. Most of them were driven by their families in various luxury cars, and the air was filled with the constant landing and takeoff of flying vehicles, a dazzling array of brand names.

Perhaps, the family with the least assets among them was Jiang Li's.

Vroom, another large car landed on the square, and several boys and girls stepped out. This time, nine of the school's ten most influential figures were present.

Wang Yunlong, Li Changtian, Xiao Hong, Xue Ling, Yun Shangshang, Lu Yaoyao, Jiang Li, Deng Tianzhao, and Luo Han.

Jiang Li was the most prominent among the nine students. In addition, there was another student who didn't come by car, a commoner named Xiao Hong.

This student was not tall, but his eyes were sharp, giving off a sense of aloofness. He didn't socialize much and rarely spoke, often closing his eyes to rest. Apart from cultivation, nothing else could interest him, not even beautiful girls.

He was a legendary figure at school, born a commoner but showing talent early on. His mind cultivation had entered deep sleep, and he worked part-time outside. It was said that he had signed a contract with a large company to become a senior executive, with a generous salary.

"These students, none of them are ordinary," Jiang Li thought.

Soon, more people gathered on the square.

The other students, all with a vitality score of 0.9, naturally grouped together and did not interact with the nine experts, subtly forming a hierarchy.

Those with a vitality score of 1 were at the top, looking down on the other students. No matter how strong the others were, they were just supporting roles. In fact, a person with a vitality score of 1 could easily defeat four or five 0.9s combined, the gap was significant.

Originally, Jiang Li didn't have the qualifications to be mentioned in the same breath as these people, but now he had surpassed them, making many uncomfortable.

"We're all here except for Ouyang Xing," Wang Yunlong said, crossing his arms and smirking. "Is he being so arrogant just because he's the top student in school?"

"There's no help for it. His vitality score is 1.1, a whole level above us," Deng Tianzhao said, his eyes filled with deep jealousy.

Vroom...

A roar came from the sky.

A flying vehicle, twice the size of an ordinary car, arrived in the air and slowly descended. A young man, about eighteen years old and nearly two meters tall, stepped out, wearing tight black clothes. He walked down with a commanding presence, his eyes sharp, like a leader inspecting his troops.

"That's Ouyang Xing, he's here!"

"He's the school's top expert. I heard the school estimates he has a 90% chance of getting into Starlight University."

"Even if he doesn't get into Starlight University, he could easily join the government and become a high official."

"The Ouyang family has many people in politics and business, monopolizing many city businesses. It's not unusual for him to become an official. Ouyang Xing definitely wants to get into Starlight University, then immigrate to the elite zone, and become a human elite, fighting in space!"

"His aura is so strong. I heard he has reached the third stage of deep sleep. I wonder if it's true."

Ouyang Xing's appearance caused a stir.

"This is Ouyang Xing? Indeed, he's stronger than us." Jiang Li was secretly alarmed. The school's top expert, the center of attention, exuded a powerful aura, battle-hardened, and his sharp spirit cleansed all impurities. "I might not be a match for him. I need to be careful."

After Ouyang Xing walked down, he waved his hand, and the flying vehicle ascended automatically.

This was a student from a powerful family.

The top student among eight hundred thousand, including teachers and instructors, none of them were his match.

A "big shot" with a vitality score of 1.1.

"Such a show-off." Several top students with a vitality score of 1 were不服气 (unconvinced).

"The principal is here." Someone shouted, and the crowd immediately fell silent.

In the distance, the principal appeared on the high platform, but he was just a supporting role. The real star was a military officer, tall and imposing, wearing a crisp military uniform, his eyes bright and intimidating.

In addition, there was a government official standing shoulder to shoulder with the officer.

Jiang Li recognized the official from TV; he was the mayor of Starlight City!

The mayor of Starlight City had immense power, often overshadowing others, and rarely appeared in public. However, this time it was for the school's top students' award ceremony, which he had to attend. The success of any city in producing a Starlight University student was a significant achievement, and every city took it very seriously.

"Students, I am the mayor!"

As soon as the mayor appeared, he spoke directly, his tone warm and friendly. "You are the best of the school, the top fifty among eight hundred thousand students. Now, stepping into society, you are all human elites, but you must not be arrogant. Your goal is to become human elites and get into Starlight University. This time, the government will reward and commend your outstanding achievements. Please come up to the stage to receive your awards: Ouyang Xing, Wang Yunlong, Li Changtian, Xiao Hong, Xue Ling, Yun Shangshang, Lu Yaoyao, Jiang Li, Deng Tianzhao, and Zhou Luo Han!"

The ten students, upon hearing the mayor's words, walked up to the high platform.

Immediately, a group of media reporters began broadcasting.

Every year, this was a major event.

Many big businessmen wanted to meet the mayor but couldn't. Now, Jiang Li was shaking hands with this big shot from Starlight City, who warmly encouraged him, making him feel as if he were in a dream.

"Student Jiang Li, I hope you will continue to work hard and get into Starlight University, contributing to our Starlight City and all of humanity." The mayor shook hands with each student, and when he reached Jiang Li, his smile was genuine, not just a formality. "If your family has any difficulties, you can report them to the government, and we will do our best to solve them!"

Jiang Li felt very comfortable hearing this. "Thank you, Mayor. I will work hard!"

He knew that the mayor's words were not just a formality; every top student indeed received strong support from the government.

While shaking hands with the mayor, he personally received a风云奖章 (Fengyun Medal) and a 3,000 star yuan scholarship.

The Fengyun Medal was a special honor.

Below the stage, Zheng Wenbing, Yang Wu, and Zhang Yue watched Jiang Li receive the Fengyun Medal, their faces turning very ugly. They knew that any future plots would be much more difficult.

Such students were already under government attention and focused cultivation, equivalent to an additional layer of protection.

After the mayor met with everyone, he spoke again. "Students, this time, the government and the military are collaborating to train you. We hope you will grow even more during this training. This is our first instructor, General Song, who will arrange the military training for you."

At this moment, the officer stepped forward, giving off a sense of a fierce beast.

"Students, you are all strong, with higher qualities than ordinary soldiers. However, your goal is to get into Starlight University, so the training we have arranged for you will be very harsh. If you don't want to participate, you can leave now." The first instructor's voice was not loud but clearly reached everyone's ears.

Jiang Li knew that this instructor's strength was on par with "Illusion Fox," but he was not a hypnotist.

If he were a hypnotist, his words would have been more persuasive.

But this strength was worthy of being the first instructor of the Starlight City military district.

Only such a person could control a group of rebellious students.

"Absolutely not leaving!"

"For the sake of humanity!"

The hundred students responded in unison, each having undergone strict military training and possessing a military demeanor.

"Very well. From now on, the training has begun. Everyone, run to the school's equipment room, find your assigned locker, and put on the metal armor that matches your size. After that, come back here to assemble!" The first instructor shouted loudly.

"Yes! Obey orders!" All the students, including the top student Ouyang Xing, shouted in unison. This was military training, and they couldn't act cool or throw tantrums.

No family could match the military.

Jiang Li also ran to the school's equipment room with the other students, swiped his student chip, and opened his locker. Inside were many metal shells, a helmet, chest armor, knee guards, shoulder guards, and metal boots...

He immediately put them on, feeling like a robot. The armor weighed about two hundred pounds, making movement difficult.

Fortunately, these students had very strong physical qualities. Wearing the metal armor was like a full-body workout, a comprehensive weight training.

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**End of Chapter**