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Chapter 52: Thanking the Past Self for the Effort
Chapter 52: Thanking the Past Self for the Effort
"Are the Five Great Academies sending observers?" Li Yuan was a little curious. "Is Jiangbei Martial Arts University willing to participate?"
"Haha, they might not be too willing, but they can't stop it." Xu Bo revealed a smile. "After all, the Five Great Academies are far more formidable than Jiangbei Martial Arts University."
"Moreover, what if they try to stop it?"
"Do you think the top 500 Martial Arts students in the province would actively apply for Jiangbei Martial Arts University?" Xu Bo asked.
Li Yuan nodded slightly.
That's right!
As a Martial Arts class student at Jiangbei Martial Arts University, the resources and training intensity they receive might not be inferior to those of ordinary students at the Five Great Academies.
But among the millions of candidates in the province, how many would consider themselves at the bottom of the Five Great Academies?
Just like Li Yuan himself, he firmly believed that even without a suitable high-rank cultivation technique in the short term, entering one of the Five Great Academies would still allow him to rise step by step.
"Teacher, what are the Five Great Academies mainly observing?" Li Yuan asked curiously. "Normally, isn't the cultivation based on scores?"
"It's different!"
"Have you seen the detailed itinerary?" Xu Bo asked. "There's a practical combat assessment included."
"I've seen it." Li Yuan replied.
"There will be specialized skill exchanges, practical combat assessments, and other special tests." Xu Bo explained. "Do you understand the purpose of cultivating Warriors for the nation and even the entire Seven Star Alliance?"
"To fight and protect," Li Yuan responded instinctively.
"Correct." Xu Bo nodded firmly. "The purpose of cultivating Warriors is for practical combat, to foster powerful Warriors who can fight for human civilization."
"Therefore, many things cannot be seen through scores alone. We must spend time and effort to distinguish them."
"The simplest example."
"
"High scores." Li Yuan instantly understood.
"Some people have seemingly high talent, but they are very selfish, considering only their own interests." Xu Bo seemed to recall something and spoke in a low voice. "If they are cultivated, they might pose a threat to human civilization for their own benefit in the future."
"For their own benefit, threatening human civilization?" Li Yuan held his breath.
"Don't be surprised." Xu Bo shook his head. "Even in ancient history, such cases are not uncommon. Everyone has their own interests, but there should be a limit. It shouldn't cross the line."
"For those extremely selfish individuals, if the higher-ups become aware, they will be very cautious in their cultivation."
Li Yuan nodded lightly, agreeing with this viewpoint.
"I'm not worried about these tests and observations for you." Xu Bo turned to Li Yuan. "I believe I'm quite accurate in judging people."
After such a long time, Xu Bo's approval and liking for Li Yuan had grown.
"Teacher," Li Yuan couldn't help but touch his head, feeling a little embarrassed.
"According to the information I received, just from Jiangcheng City, over three hundred people will attend the invitation event. Province-wide, it's estimated to be over a thousand." Xu Bo continued.
"So many?" Li Yuan was a little surprised.
It was significantly larger than what Teacher Chen had mentioned.
Organizing an event for over a thousand people, selecting participants from all over the province, required an astonishing amount of resources and effort.
The importance the higher-ups placed on this invitation event was evident.
"The tentative time is in March, before your April adjustment exam." Xu Bo said. "There are still three months. It's enough time for your strength to improve further."
Li Yuan listened attentively.
"What you need to do is to cultivate with all your might, strive to perform well during the event, and strive to secure the special training invitation from the Five Great Academies in advance." Xu Bo spoke solemnly.
"Special training invitation?" Li Yuan recalled Teacher Chen's words.
"Martial Arts students are different from Academic students."
"Academic students go to university in September and are cultivated gradually." Xu Bo explained. "But for Martial Arts students, from the moment the university offers are released in late June, the nation will start distributing various cultivation resources."
Li Yuan nodded slightly.
This was common knowledge.
Why does Xia National only recruit two hundred thousand Martial Arts students annually? Does the nation not want to cultivate more?
Indeed, the resource subsidies for each Martial Arts university student were astonishing.
For Academic university students, the nation provided a few thousand Blue Star Coins in subsidies annually.
But for Martial Arts university students, it was ten times more as a starting point.
Not just Xia National, but the entire Blue Star and the seven major planets' nations, all of human civilization's vast resources, were invested in Martial Arts universities.
"Students of the Five Great Academies will enter university in early July." Xu Bo said. "But normal university cultivation is different from special training."
"Those selected for special training are recognized as elites and will receive many of the university's own resources." Xu Bo explained. "If you can be included in the special training list from the beginning, your chances of becoming a second-tier Martial Warrior will greatly increase."
Li Yuan listened intently.
Much of this information was kept confidential.
For those from the Five Great Academies' Warrior families, these facts were not secrets.
Li Yuan, however, was unaware.
After all, Uncle Li Changzhou was previously just an ordinary student at Jiangbei Martial Arts University.
"Those who perform excellently during the invitation event will receive invitations?"
Li Yuan's eyes glimmered with thought.
"Yes."
Xu Bo spoke with gravity, "In a sense, this is also your greatest opportunity."
"The greatest opportunity?" Li Yuan's eyes widened.
"The special training list is usually determined by scores," Xu Bo explained. "For example, the top fifty in the national college entrance exam must be included in the special training list. This is a mandatory regulation set by the nation to prevent human manipulation."
Li Yuan nodded slightly, understanding that using scores to determine rankings was the right approach.
It shouldn't be solely decided by the school's unilateral decision.
Establishing a system would ensure long-term stability.
Xu Bo looked at Li Yuan and said, "If you don't awaken your martial spirit, even with an additional 20 points, do you have the confidence to break into the top fifty in the province?"
Li Yuan thought for a moment and shook his head. "I'm not sure."
Indeed, he wasn't sure.
Based on past experiences, the top fifty in the province would typically have total martial arts scores exceeding 1,000 points.
"The autonomous quotas of the various top universities are not that many," Xu Bo said. "So, you must cherish this opportunity and showcase your strengths."
"For example, mental strength, martial skills, practical combat... Try to sign the special training contract in advance."
"The 'Youth Hero' title you received this time will also give you a boost and add to your reputation." Xu Bo smiled.
That morning, when Xu Bo learned that Li Yuan had received this honor, he was both surprised and delighted.
"It's just a coincidence," Li Yuan said, scratching his head again.
"A coincidence? But you still need to have the strength." Xu Bo shook his head. "When an opportunity comes, only those who are prepared can seize it."
"What if it were another student? Could they seize it?"
"Not getting killed by Star Realm beings would already be considered good luck." Xu Bo sighed.
Li Yuan nodded lightly.
"After the invitation activity, whichever school is willing to give you a special training spot, you can sign with them. You don't have to insist on the Starfire Combat Palace." Xu Bo waved his hand.
"Yes," Li Yuan nodded.
He had heard that many students who performed exceptionally well in the Lunar New Year Adjustment Exam and the Four Moon Adjustment Exam would be snatched up by the Five Great Academies, signing directed contracts for their college entrance exam choices.
"Thank you, Teacher Xu, for your guidance." Li Yuan expressed his gratitude.
If Xu Bo hadn't reminded him, Li Yuan might not have taken this activity seriously and could have missed the opportunity.
"No need to thank me."
"Only those who rank in the top ten of the grade are eligible for this activity." Xu Bo smiled. "Opportunities are something you have to fight for yourself."
"If you want to thank someone, thank your past self for the effort."
"I'm just fulfilling my duties as a teacher."
"Okay."
"It's almost five o'clock. Let's go eat first, or we might have to wait in line later." Xu Bo waved his hand.
...
Night fell, and in the Li family's residence at the Wan Hua Platinum Mansion.
"Mom, look! Brother is on TV!" Li Qianqian pulled Chen Hui's hand, pointing excitedly at the television.
"I'm watching, I'm watching." Chen Hui said.
"Brother is so cool!" Li Mu Hua's eyes widened as she stared at the Jiangcheng City Television Station's report on the day's commendation activity.
The report wasn't long, but it covered the entire process of the event.
"Brother, I want to be a Youth Hero too! Brother, you're so amazing!" Li Mu Hua looked at Li Yuan with adoration.
Li Yuan was about to speak.
Smack! A slap landed on Li Mu Hua's buttocks.
"What kind of hero are you? Do you have your brother's strength?" Chen Hui frowned and scolded, "Protect yourself, understand? If you want to be a hero, wait until you become a Warrior."
Smack! Another slap landed on Li Mu Hua's buttocks.
"Mom, okay, okay. I understand. I'll protect myself, report to the police if something happens, and don't get involved in crowds. Don't go to the river or the lake..." Li Mu Hua jumped around, reciting the 'Li Family Rules' with a playful smile.
Li Yuan and Li Qianqian couldn't help but laugh.
"And you."
"Qianqian, why didn't you tell me about this earlier?" Chen Hui looked at Li Yuan with a worried face. "If your teacher hadn't sent me a message, I wouldn't have known."
"Auntie, I'm fine, aren't I?" Li Yuan said repeatedly. "I didn't want to worry you, so I didn't tell you. Next time, I'll be more careful."
"Do you want there to be a next time?"
"How can I face your uncle if something happens to you?" Chen Hui's words came out like a machine gun. "You were lucky this time, encountering a weaker Star Realm being. Next time, can you guarantee..."
Li Yuan smiled and comforted his aunt.
He knew she was concerned for his well-being and worried about him facing danger.
...
Deep into the night, the house was quiet, and Li Yuan had entered the Virtual Network.
Inside the Star Realm.
Li Yuan glanced at the two light screens in front of him, one displaying his bank account and the other his points:
Bank Balance: 188,534 Azure Star Credits
Martial Hall Points: 171,428
Martial Hall Cultivation Points: 700,000
...
"Martial Hall, this time you rewarded me with 200,000 Azure Star Credits?" Li Yuan looked at his bank account balance.
Throughout the day, he had received three transfer notifications.
He also checked the message from the Left Pavilion Master.
"This solves my urgent problem." Li Yuan thought to himself. "In the next few months, I'll focus on cultivation."
"Before the invitation activity begins, I'll try to improve my strength as much as possible."
(End of Chapter)
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