Chapter 196: Testing Strength and Examining Cultivation Results

Chapter 196: Testing Strength and Examining Cultivation Results

On the playground, the students hadn't dispersed yet.

The Associate Dean had something important to say.

"Students, first of all, congratulations on successfully passing through the tenth layer of the Spirit Realm!"

"The fact that you have made it this far proves that you are all born Extraordinary Beings. Your future is immeasurable, and on behalf of the school, I wish you smooth sailing on your Extraordinary path ahead!"

"Additionally, from this moment on, you are no longer newcomers."

"All future Spirit Realm expeditions are no longer mandatory for you, and you can even choose not to participate."

"However, Zhenwu University is one of the top five universities in the nation, and naturally, there are some requirements..."

"Starting from your second year, you must complete at least three Spirit Realm expeditions annually to graduate successfully. To obtain a degree from Zhenwu University, you will need to pass through the seventeenth layer of the Spirit Realm."

"These are the most basic requirements of our Zhenwu University!"

The students listened quietly.

In fact, they were already well aware of Zhenwu University's graduation requirements.

The Associate Dean continued, his voice resonating, "Before we begin the vacation, there's one more thing."

"You've worked hard to pass through the tenth layer of the Spirit Realm, and it's time to examine the fruits of your labor!"

"Tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, gather on the playground. At that time, members of the Superhuman Association will come to test your strength and evaluate your current level!"

"This is also good for you, as after the evaluation, you will receive a monthly allowance, and the higher your level, the higher the allowance."

"For example, Tier 3 Superhumans receive a monthly allowance of 800 yuan, Tier 4 Superhumans receive 1500 yuan, and Tier 5 Superhumans receive 3000 yuan!"

"The amount may not be much, but this allowance doesn't require any effort on your part. As long as your strength meets the standard, you will receive it."

"This is not a special treatment from the state, but rather a welfare benefit that all Extraordinary Beings above Tier 2 nationwide can enjoy, as long as they are not involved in any illegal activities."

Upon hearing this, the students' expressions varied.

Those from ordinary family backgrounds were naturally delighted.

The allowance was indeed a bit small, but even a little is better than nothing. For students from poorer families, it could at least ease some of the financial burden at home.

As for those from wealthy families, they naturally showed an indifferent attitude.

With their wealth, they didn't care about such a small amount and weren't bothered...

"Alright, that's all I have to say. Remember, tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, gather on the playground, and don't be late!"

With that, he left them with those words.

The associate dean had just stepped down from the podium and was leaving the stage.

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Afternoon.

Zhao Zheng was lying on his bed in the dormitory, playing on his phone.

Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

He immediately got up to open it and saw Old Chu.

"Oh? Old Chu, why are you here? Is there something you need?"

"Nothing much, just came to check on you."

Old Chu gave Zhao Zheng a thorough once-over, noticing that he was unharmed. Only then did he breathe a sigh of relief and smile.

"Please come in, we can talk inside."

Zhao Zheng stepped aside and welcomed Old Chu in.

Initially, Zhao Zheng thought that Old Chu's visit was regarding his performance in the tenth layer of the Spirit Realm.

However, Old Chu didn't mention this...

The reason for this was that Old Chu believed Zhao Zheng's absence from the playground was due to his anticipation of a poor performance. With a thin face and fearing embarrassment in front of everyone, he didn't mention his results.

In such a situation, he wouldn't ask about Zhao Zheng's performance, lest it hurt the boy's self-esteem.

It's better to pretend not to know.

Anyway, there's no rush to report student results.

Old Chu was very concerned about Zhao Zheng as a student.

After sitting down on the sofa, Old Chu spoke up, "By the way, tomorrow at 10 a.m., there will be a strength test on the playground, right? You should know about it."

"Er... I know."

Zhao Zheng indeed knew.

Song Haitang had informed him right away.

"Good that you know. Don't be late!" Old Chu said, "This strength test has attracted the attention of many important figures, who might come to observe."

"Hmm? Is it because of Song Haitang?" Zhao Zheng asked.

Old Chu nodded, "Yes! The higher-ups are paying close attention. Song Haitang has completed ten Superhuman Task Evaluations, so you can imagine her current strength."

Zhao Zheng hesitated for a moment before saying, "Can I not participate?"

"Not participate? Why?" Old Chu frowned, "Don't you have confidence in your abilities?"

"Well..."

Zhao Zheng was momentarily at a loss for words.

It wasn't that he lacked confidence in his abilities; it was quite the opposite—he was too confident!

He was afraid that if he exerted himself, the entire Zhenwu University might be destroyed, and that would be quite a problem...

"That's not right!" Old Chu furrowed his brows, "Based on your previous performance in the Spirit Realm, with nine Superhuman completions, you should have at least three to four thousand Spirit Energy points. That's enough to boost your strength!"

"If you're focusing on strength, your overall capabilities should be around Tier 4 by now, right?"

"Why don't you want to participate?"

Zhao Zheng felt a headache coming on and replied, "There's no particular reason; I just don't feel like participating."

Old Chu, with a furrowed brow, gave Zhao Zheng a suspicious look and said, "I just told you that the higher-ups are paying close attention to this test, so unless you have a really good excuse, it's best that you participate!"

"Although the higher-ups are very interested in Song Haitang, they are also quite concerned about you."

"If you don't participate, it won't reflect well on the school."

Alright then!

Since Old Chu had said so much, what else could Zhao Zheng say?

"Okay, I understand."

He planned to pretend during tomorrow's test, just going through the motions.

He had initially not wanted to participate because he was afraid that his faking strength would be seen through by the stronger ones.

Now, he didn't care if they saw through his act or not! There was only one month left.

Zhao Zheng would never let all his hard work go to waste and prematurely reveal his strength.

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(PS: An elder has been hospitalized these past few days, so I've been a bit busy. Updates will resume tomorrow!)



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