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Chapter 439: You Remember Not to Spread It—The News Is Already Going Viral
Looking at the message from Su Yanyang, and recalling his earlier comments, Ma Xuan felt a shockwave of disbelief ripple through him.
He replied: Military License wasn’t supposed to have been won by Ping Han?
Su Yanyang: [Military License Public List]
When Ma Xuan saw the name on the list, he froze.
Zhang Yu?
Ma Xuan: How could it be Zhang Yu?
Ma Xuan: How could it possibly be Zhang Yu?!
Ma Xuan knew exactly what the Military License represented.
He thought to himself: A student who holds this license is practically guaranteed a path forward—Postgraduate Entrance Exam, Jin Dan Qualification Certificate… it’s like already being halfway to a master’s degree. Compared to ordinary undergraduates, they’re already near the threshold of graduate status.
The realization brought a storm of envy and resentment. He typed: You said he did terrible—when the exam ended, he couldn’t even stand on his own, right?
Su Yanyang: [Tearful Emoji]
Su Yanyang: I don’t know either!
Su Yanyang: I can’t make sense of it!
Ma Xuan: Could there be a cover-up?
Ma Xuan: If so, we’d better reach out to Zhang Yu and smooth things over fast.
Seeing Ma Xuan’s message, Su Yanyang nodded in silent agreement.
Ma Xuan: And what about our next match?
Su Yanyang: Wait a sec—I’ll check with my teacher first.
So Su Yanyang sent a message to his mentor, Lingyue Immortal, hoping to learn more about this year’s Military License Exam.
But the reply never came.
He waited over an hour—nothing.
Not surprising, really. As the old saying goes: The older they get, the busier they are.
And this Civil Engineering Department’s senior director, nearing the end of his lifespan, was practically a ghost in the halls—too busy to respond, often ignoring messages for days. Most students like Su Yanyang were left to fend for themselves.
After a moment’s pause, Su Yanyang messaged two other examinees—Ping Han and Xiao Yunji—asking if they knew anything concrete.
Su Yanyang: Did you check the Military License results?
…
That night, Ping Han glanced at his message list, scrolled absentmindedly through Mo Ejin’s feed as usual, and noticed—once again—no new message from him.
Hmph. Even if Mo Ejin doesn’t want me back, High Teacher will definitely pull me in for the competition’s rankings.
Then, Su Yanyang’s message popped up.
Ping Han rubbed his hands together, quickly opened the official Military License announcement page.
His heart pounded as he clicked the download link for the new Military License Public List.
Here it is! Finally!
He opened the file, scanning the list of names—then froze.
His eyes widened.
Ping Han deleted the file and downloaded it again. Opened it. Checked it once more.
After several repeats, he whispered, voice tight with disbelief:
No way.
This can’t be real.
After ten years of relentless study, nine breakthroughs, nine rebirths… how could I lose to someone who’s only been at university for two and a half years?!
He sent a direct message to Director Gao: Why Zhang Yu?
Director Gao: He performed better than you.
Ping Han: Lies! How could that be possible?
Director Gao: [Military License Exam Data]
Director Gao: His kill count was higher than yours.
Ping Han: What does kill count matter in Civil Engineering?
Ping Han: Look at the data—my construction volume was far greater!
Ping Han: Isn’t that what you’ve always taught us? Work hard, build solidly—nothing but sweat and effort!
Director Gao: This was the joint decision of the judges and the Heavenly Court. I was only a guest.
Ping Han: I refuse to accept this.
Ping Han: I’m filing a complaint!
Director Gao: Ping Han, calm down.
Ping Han: This is my final year!
Ping Han: If my Military License was stolen, how can I possibly stay calm?
Ping Han: I’m your disciple!
Ping Han: Why didn’t you lend me money when I was at my lowest?
Ping Han: Why didn’t you help me when I finally clawed my way back, when I had one last chance at this university?
Director Gao: Ping Han, understand—inside the Examination Hall, I couldn’t speak for my own student.
Ping Han: This won’t end here…
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Xiao Yunji stared at Su Yanyang’s message, stunned. Then, without hesitation, she logged into the Network Station and downloaded the public list.
Seeing Zhang Yu at the top—her mind reeled.
Ping Han, with ten years of accumulation, Hua Shen’s momentum—winning the license made sense.
Herself—after years of pouring money into Spirit Armor upgrades, even sacrificing her human form—winning the license could be excused.
But Zhang Yu?
He was the one who’d been nearly killed by the Huangjin Warrior, left unconscious on the battlefield!
A flicker of resentment sparked in Xiao Yunji’s chest. The more she thought about how hard she’d worked, the more it turned into bitter anger.
She immediately messaged her teacher, Lin Director: What’s going on? Why did Zhang Yu win?
A few moments later, Lin Director replied: Don’t spread nonsense.
Lin Director: The exam was overseen by Xi Yun Zhenjun, Tian Xiang Zhenjun, and five Zheng Shen. No backdoor here.
Xiao Yunji: But Zhang Yu only started university two and a half years ago! After the exam, he was barely alive!
Xiao Yunji: How did he even win?
Lin Director hesitated. He didn’t want to boost the War Faction’s morale or crush the Peace Faction’s pride—especially not after Zhang Yu’s method of victory. But he also didn’t want his student spreading rumors that might anger the Principal.
After a pause, he replied: Listen closely—this stays between us. Don’t tell anyone.
Lin Director: Ping Han did perform exceptionally well.
Lin Director: His construction volume was the highest in the entire hall.
Xiao Yunji: Then why did Zhang Yu win?
Lin Director: Because Zhang Yu achieved a full elimination of all Huangjin Warriors in the Examination Hall—with lower construction volume than anyone else.
Lin Director: [Military License Exam Data]
Full elimination?
Xiao Yunji’s breath caught. She opened the file Lin Director sent.
There it was—Zhang Yu’s kill count ranked first.
She inhaled sharply.
He… really wiped out every single Huangjin Warrior?
She remembered the tidal wave of Huangjin Warriors flooding the hall in the final moments. She couldn’t fathom how Zhang Yu had done it.
She sent a direct message: How? How did he manage that?
Lin Director replied: What do you think the War Faction’s laborers rely on? Their fists. Only sheer martial strength could leave them that badly injured.
Xiao Yunji’s eyes widened.
So… Zhang Yu did it with pure martial arts?
He only had Eye Armor—no other Spirit Armor on his body, right?
So… he killed every Huangjin Warrior… with martial skill alone?
If someone had told Xiao Yunji before the exam that someone would win the Military License with only Eye Armor, she’d have laughed.
Now, hearing it was true, she realized the only one who was truly insane wasn’t the man—it was the man who could do this.
And with that, her resentment slowly faded.
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Su Yanyang: Any news?
Xiao Yunji paused, then typed: Listen—I’m going to tell you something. Don’t spread it.
Xiao Yunji: Zhang Yu wiped out all the Huangjin Warriors using only his martial arts. That’s why he got the Military License.
Su Yanyang: Impossible!
Xiao Yunji: [Military License Exam Data]
Xiao Yunji: Check his kill count. Isn’t it the highest?
…
Su Yanyang stared at the file Xiao Yunji sent, comparing data across the board.
Zhang Yu… really eliminated every single Huangjin Warrior? His kill count is even higher than Ping Han’s?
How did his strength jump so fast?
Did he buy more Qiongjiang Coins than Ping Han?
Su Yanyang was practical—and quick to adapt. With solid proof, he accepted the truth in seconds.
He thought: The skilled are teachers, the wealthy are elders. Zhang Yu is officially my senior now.
Then, Ma Xuan’s message arrived: Well?
Su Yanyang: We’re done. No point in fighting.
Ma Xuan: Why? What happened?
Su Yanyang: Let me show you something.
Su Yanyang: You remember—don’t spread this.
Su Yanyang: [Military License Exam Data]
Su Yanyang: Zhang Yu used pure martial arts to eliminate every Huangjin Warrior.
Su Yanyang: From what I guess, he might have earned more Qiongjiang Coins than Ping Han.
Ma Xuan stared at the file, stunned.
So he’s stronger than Ping Han?
What do we do now—just surrender?
Su Yanyang: That’s your problem.
Ma Xuan blinked.
Then, he saw Su Yanyang leave the competition group chat—and the competition team.
Ma Xuan: You’re not playing anymore?
Su Yanyang: I’m joining a team that doesn’t have to face Zhang Yu… and still can make Top Ten.
Su Yanyang: There are 18 other teams besides yours and Zhang Yu’s. I’m not going to let this chance slip.
Ma Xuan sighed, his mind a whirl.
This is hopeless.
We need a new plan…
Just then, Ji Yuanchi asked: Senior Ma, why did Su Yanyang leave?
Seeing Ji Yuanchi, Ma Xuan’s eyes flickered.
He said: Facing Zhang Yu next—Su Yanyang had a foolproof strategy, a guaranteed win. He’s our key player.
Ma Xuan: So he’s demanding extra pay—raising his price.
Ma Xuan: But don’t worry—I’ll talk him down.
Ma Xuan: By the way—take over as team captain.
Ji Yuanchi: Huh? Me?
No matter Ji Yuanchi’s confusion, Ma Xuan forced the captain role onto him and pushed for confirmation.
The moment Ji Yuanchi agreed, Ma Xuan vanished from the team.
What’s going on?!
Did he have to leave to talk Su Yanyang back?
Ji Yuanchi sent message after message—but no reply.
In the meantime, other teammates started leaving one by one.
Soon, only Ji Yuanchi remained—alone as captain.
Ji Yuanchi: Senior… why did everyone leave?
After a long silence, Ma Xuan finally replied: Zhang Yu got the Military License.
Ji Yuanchi: How could he beat Ping Han?
Ma Xuan: [Military License Exam Data]
Ma Xuan: I’m sending this to you—don’t pass it around.
Ji Yuanchi stared at the data, rechecking it several times.
Zhang Yu… really earned the Military License?
He clenched his jaw, heart sinking.
He’s already halfway to a master’s degree…
And he’s only in his third year…
If he ever unlocks the Seven Seals… he’ll be able to use the Tian Kunlun Shifting Mountain Divine Power to earn money.
His income could be ten times mine…
The thought made the seven credit cards in his mind feel heavier than ever.
Finally, Ji Yuanchi replied: I paid to join!
Ma Xuan: So I made you captain, didn’t I?
Ji Yuanchi glared at the screen.
Damn it… at least let me quit first!
Alone in the team, Ji Yuanchi stared at the empty roster.
After long thought, his eyes flickered—then he sent a message to Bu Ziran, his old teammate from the previous year, after their bitter fallout.
Ji Yuanchi: Bu Senior, my team has an open spot. Want to join?
Bu Ziran: [Military License Exam Data]
Bu Ziran: [Fear Emoji]
Bu Ziran: You want me to fight Zhang Yu?
Bu Ziran: Are you trying to bankrupt me?!
Then, Ji Yuanchi messaged Cong Na, another former teammate.
Cong Na: [Sweating Emoji]
Cong Na: Junior, you’re being unfair.
Cong Na: [Military License Public List]
Seeing the file, Ji Yuanchi’s face twisted in bitterness.
How did everyone know so fast?
Why is this spreading so fast?
He thought: I need to recruit someone lower year.
He messaged Li Xiao, a student he remembered constantly begging for a substitute spot—someone who couldn’t even afford a single replacement seat.
Now, no fee—maybe he’d finally get someone.
But when he saw the reply, Ji Yuanchi couldn’t help but ask: How did you know Zhang Yu got the Military License too?
Li Xiao: Zhang Yu posted it himself on Moments.
Li Xiao: You didn’t see it?
Ji Yuanchi rushed to Zhang Yu’s Moments feed—only to find the official list already posted, surrounded by dozens of likes and comments.
(End of Chapter)
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