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Chapter 72: 12% Mortality Rate
Chapter 72: 12% Mortality Rate
Gu Qiang Han headed to the rest area.
Li Yuan, on the other hand, retrieved a long spear from the nearby weapons cabinet and began practicing with it.
Most of the day had been spent on the move.
He hadn't had the chance to quietly cultivate.
"I'll practice with the spear for an hour, then cultivate with the cultivation technique for two hours," Li Yuan decided. "After that, I'll cultivate the 'Observing Great Sun Sky Technique'."
On the path of cultivation, not a single day could be taken lightly.
"Others want to befriend me and show me kindness not because I'm handsome or kind-hearted," Li Yuan thought to himself with clarity. "It's because I have enough value."
Only with value can one's relationships be solidified.
This was true not only in interactions with others but also in relationships between parents and children.
"Huff!"
"Huff!" Li Yuan wielded the spear like a dragon, and with a casual thrust, he could summon his entire body's strength.
In reality, as he practiced with the spear, Li Yuan's mind was also deep in thought.
"The contract is signed."
"For the National College Entrance Exam, as long as I reach the score requirement for the Top Five Martial Arts Universities, will that be enough?" Li Yuan wondered to himself.
He couldn't guarantee reaching this score, so he knew he couldn't slack off in his cultivation.
"Starry Skies University," Li Yuan shook his head slightly.
Before the January exam, Li Yuan had never even considered Starry Skies University or Starfire University.
The gap between them seemed too wide.
But ambitions can change, and as his scores improved, he occasionally found himself thinking about Starry Skies University.
"Face reality," Li Yuan declared, vigorously swinging the spear. The spearhead slammed into the sandbag with a powerful strike.
"Boom!" The sandbag erupted with an astonishing roar.
"Nearly a hundred years ago, Dong Fang Ji made it to the peak of martial arts, starting from Kunlun Martial University," Li Yuan thought to himself. "The quality of the university doesn't determine everything."
Whether it's high school or university, they are just phases in a martial artist's growth journey.
Not to mention Kunlun Martial Arts University isn't that bad.
Even Northern Jiang Martial Arts University, with its lower average student talent, has seen numerous students transform during their university years, producing a significant number of Origin Martial Artists and even Sky Soaring Martial Artists.
As for Kunlun Martial University? The total number of Sky Soaring Martial Artists it has produced isn't much lower than Starry Skies University.
"Today, the conditions at Kunlun Martial University are definitely better than in Dong Fang Ji's time," Li Yuan thought with ambition filling his heart.
"Creating a cultivation technique? Many predecessors in history have successfully done so."
"In the future, I will also create a cultivation technique and become a Sky Soaring Martial Artist."
【Your gun technique proficiency has increased from 2% of the fourth tier to 3% of the fourth tier】 A prompt suddenly flashed across the Divine Palace panel.
...
The invitation activities on the second and third days were quite ordinary, including lectures, classes, and one-on-one exchanges with elite students from the martial arts universities.
There were also some tests, such as punching power and explosive speed assessments.
News of Li Yuan's early signing with Kunlun Martial University and his acquisition of the S-Class contract gradually spread among the observers from the Top Five Martial Arts Universities.
Some felt it was a pity.
Others believed Li Yuan didn't deserve the S-Class rating.
However, Li Yuan was unaware of these opinions.
The news didn't spread among the students either.
After Gu Qiang Han found out, he only informed Lin Lan Yue, and both of them kept it a secret, even from Wu Dongdong.
On the third day, after dinner, over a thousand students gathered in a large conference hall.
"The practical combat assessment with Star Realm creatures will start early tomorrow morning?"
"We need to sign a death waiver?"
"The practical combat assessment has a 1.2% mortality rate?" The thousand elite students erupted in discussion upon hearing the explanation from the female teacher on the stage.
"Silence!"
A deep voice, like a tolling bell, instantly suppressed all the chatter.
The conference hall fell completely silent.
All eyes turned to the stage, where a tall, muscular man in blue martial attire stood next to the female teacher.
He stood over two meters tall, exuding a formidable aura, and when his cold gaze swept over the students, few dared to meet his eyes.
"You're scared by a 1.2% mortality rate?" The blue-clad hulk asked, his voice icy. "Then what about when you're deep in the Star Realm, facing Star Realm creatures with a mortality rate exceeding 50%? Will you run away then?"
The conference hall fell silent.
"A 1.2% mortality rate?" Li Yuan stood among the students, listening quietly.
He wasn't afraid of the mortality rate but was slightly surprised.
After all, they were supposed to be participating in this activity as students.
Still, there was a possibility of death.
In the grandstand, the blue-clad female teacher nodded, indicating for her to continue.
"The practical combat assessment location is temporarily confidential."
The female teacher's voice was gentle: "During the practical combat assessment, most of the creatures you will face are unranked Star Realm beings, and the strongest will be around level 12."
"They have all been carefully selected."
"During the assessment, Jiangbei Martial University, in collaboration with the military, will provide full protection to ensure zero casualties."
"However, it's a life-and-death battle with cold weapons."
"Even with the best protection, accidents can still happen, so we won't force anyone to participate." The female teacher said, "If you don't wish to, just fill out the 'Voluntary Withdrawal from Practical Combat Application Form'."
Each student listened intently, feeling slightly relieved when they heard about the 'full protection'.
Upon hearing that they could opt-out, many students had second thoughts.
"But..."
The female teacher continued, "Those who do not participate in the practical combat assessment or fail to meet the minimum requirements during the assessment will not be eligible for the top five martial arts universities' special training contracts."
"Additionally, even if you pass the entrance exams for the top five martial arts universities, to be included in the special training list, you must participate in and pass the practical combat assessment."
A buzz of surprise filled the room, as most students were unaware of this regulation.
"So, to be eligible for special training, we must pass the practical combat assessment?" Li Yuan was equally astonished.
"This is a new regulation," Lin Lan Yue, standing beside him, whispered. "In the past, there was only the practical combat assessment, but it wasn't linked to the special training list."
"The Martial Arts Department just issued this notification. It will be officially implemented this year, and since it hasn't been publicly announced yet, it's normal that it hasn't spread."
Li Yuan understood.
"There will also be corresponding rewards for the practical combat assessment," the female teacher continued. "The top ranker will receive a reward of 2 million Blue Star Coins."
"Rankers 2 to 10 will receive a reward of 500,000 Blue Star Coins."
"Rankers 11 to 100 will receive a reward of 200,000 Blue Star Coins."
"Those ranked beyond 100 who pass the practical combat assessment will also receive a reward of 50,000 Blue Star Coins."
Many students' eyes lit up at the mention of these rewards.
The practical combat assessment rewards were clearly higher than those for the skill assessment, with the top ranker receiving a direct reward of 2 million Blue Star Coins.
Not to mention the rewards for the top ten.
As long as they met the requirements, they would receive at least 50,000 Blue Star Coins, which was quite a substantial amount.
"This is a large-scale subsidy," Li Yuan couldn't help but say.
"Those invited to participate in this event are the elite students from our province. It's normal for a batch of Origin Martial Artists to emerge from them." Lin Lan Yue smiled softly, "So, Jiangbei Martial University will naturally provide large-scale subsidies to gain their goodwill and leave a good impression."
Li Yuan contemplated her words.
In a sense, this was Jiangbei Martial University's investment in networking.
By accepting this reward, one would indirectly receive a favor from Jiangbei Martial University.
On the grandstand, the female teacher spoke, "Whether or not to participate in the practical combat assessment is your own decision. After returning to your dorms, you will find the contract documents in the virtual network. You can sign the agreement or opt-out in your personal space."
...
Over a thousand students filed out of the conference room one after another, and the sky had not yet darkened.
"Li Yuan, are you participating?" Lin Lan Yue asked.
"Of course," Li Yuan smiled. "I've already signed the special training contract, so I have to go."
The previous day, when he signed the S-class special training contract, it was clearly stated that he must participate in the practical combat assessment.
Not participating would be considered a breach of contract.
If he participated but failed to pass the assessment, it wouldn't be considered a breach, but he would have to retake it after enrollment.
If he failed to pass the assessment twice, his treatment would be downgraded.
"Are you not afraid of the mortality rate?" Lin Lan Yue teased.
"What's there to be afraid of? I've received an honorary title before," Li Yuan laughed. "If we're talking about danger, the last time was even more perilous."
"That's true," Lin Lan Yue said with a smile.
Then, she lowered her head and opened her smart ring, clicking on the light screen.
Li Yuan's smart ring immediately vibrated, and when he looked down, he saw that Lin Lan Yue had sent a video file through V-Communication.
"What's this?" Li Yuan asked, puzzled.
"Don't ask here, there are too many people around," Lin Lan Yue smiled. "Go back and watch it in the virtual network. You'll understand naturally. See you tomorrow."
Lin Lan Yue left without another word.
Li Yuan suppressed his curiosity and, without opening the video, headed towards his dormitory with Gu Qiang.
(End of Chapter)
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