Thousands of people were shocked by the final choice of the Crown Faculty. Some of the older students were also puzzled. They looked at the Head of their faculty and asked softly,
“President Deng, do you know why the Instructor team chose this Class B?”
“Is there any insider information revealed?”
The main target of everyone’s questions was a young man sitting diagonally with his hands on the back of the chair. He had a roguish aura, but his eyes flickered from time to time.
Deng Yunjie was one of the leaders of the Crown Association.
Students could spontaneously organize a club. As long as they applied for it, they could form it. Every faculty would naturally have a club formed by core faculty members. They were the leaders of the students and acted as the collective decision-makers in large-scale competitions. They enjoyed a portion of the authority of the instructor team in managing the daily operations.
(TL Note: Think Elite Ten Council in Shokugeki.)
This kind of core club was named after the department. The Crown Association was such an example.
As for the leader of a faculty, he had to contribute to various activities and obtain the recognition of the students. He also had to obtain the recognition of the instructor team. Only then could he enter the student leadership association of the faculty. Every member could only enter with their own abilities.
Deng Yunjie smacked his lips and casually explained.
“The new students in this batch were decided by our Crown Association and the mentor team. This young man called Zhou Jing had Class C potential during his first superpower test. Later on, he fought a Class S student and showed extraordinary combat talent, thus being re-evaluated as a Class B potential. The mentor team chose him because of his immediate combat strength. Before the new students cultivate and grow up, his combat strength is very outstanding.”
Hearing this, many of the older students immediately thought of something and suddenly revealed understanding expressions.
“I understand. The instructors chose him for the placement competition a month after the start of each semester. The competition only allows the newcomers to participate. Because the new students have only attended a month of classes, their abilities have not improved much. Therefore, some of the new students with low potential but high combat strength have a chance to defeat some students with higher potential.”
Deng Yunjie nodded in acknowledgment and curled his lips in displeasure, “Last semester, the fourth-year students of Crown were too disappointing. We were totally suppressed by the fourth-year students of the Banner and Gem. Under their leadership, we actually didn’t win any mid-term competitions or end-of-term competitions. Our total score was at the rock bottom.
Fortunately, the previous batch of fourth-year students in the various faculties had all graduated. To us, the gap between us has narrowed. This time, we can’t drag ourselves down again. The freshmen test is an important activity to accumulate points for the faculties. A freshman with okay potential and good combat strength will have a higher chance of obtaining results than ordinary Class A students. We might even have a chance to defeat a Class S freshman, so we can take a gamble.”
“So that’s the case….”
The senior students came to a realization, at the same time having a look of resignation on their faces.
Because there were new students joining and older students graduating every year, the difference in strength between the three faculties often changed. However, in the past two semesters, the Crown Department had been at the bottom because the previous two batches of older students were too weak, making it frustrating.
This semester, they had finally managed to get rid of the trash from their own faculties as well as the strong ones from the other faculties. Their strengths could be considered finally balanced again.
However, overall, the situation of the Crown Academy was still not optimistic. After all, they were at the bottom for two consecutive years and could not choose the strongest new students in each batch, causing the average combat strength of the entire faculty to be slightly weaker…
Moreover, there was actually an Class SS Awakened in this batch of new students. It was quite rare for such awakeners to appear, but they were actually snatched up by the highest-ranked Banner.
Although this was not an irreparable gap, after all, there were fast and slow cultivation progresses. Not all high-potential freshmen could become leaders in the end, but the higher the potential, the higher the possibility of them becoming an elite. The growth of a Class SS would usually not disappoint.
“Sigh, I wonder if anyone among our new students can defeat that Class SS…”
Someone shook his head and sighed.
Hearing this, Deng Yunjie clicked his tongue,
“I’ve seen the SS-rank ability file with the instructor team. She’s insanely strong. Before this batch of new students has achieved success in their cultivation, I don’t think anyone is a match for her… However, although she’s strong, the academic competition is not a stage for her to show off alone. As long as we have a good strategy, she won’t be able to get many points.”
Everyone nodded and felt a little relieved.
On the other hand, when they saw the results of the selection, they were not surprised at all.
“Aiya, we’re separated now.” Xu Lingyun was vexed.
Li Xiaoyin scratched her head and looked at Zhou Jing. “Why don’t I apply to transfer to your faculty, or can you change yours?”
“At least those people chose us. Let’s stay for a while and see.”
Zhou Jing shook his head. He felt that it was not appropriate to apply for a change of faculty immediately.
Although he wanted to cozy up to Little Yin, he was not that anxious. He still had some confidence in himself.
He thought for a moment and smiled, “Other than the competition between the faculties, some team activities don’t restrict acquaintances from different faculties. This doesn’t have much impact.”
The academy advocated healthy competition and did not want extreme opposition. It would not restrict the private interactions of students. There was no rule that said that students could not cooperate and participate in other activities.
“Alright, if you need help, remember to ask.” Li Xiaoyin nodded and did not take this matter to heart.
In her eyes, it was only right for friends to take care of each other, but there was no need to rely on anyone. She did not mind protecting her friends, but since Zhou Jing had a plan of his own, she would not interfere.
Although their social status had returned to that of a student, they were still an independent adult after all. There was no need to worry too much about their friends usually. It was enough to provide help when they encountered difficulties.
The gazes of many people from the same hometown lingered between the two of them. In the end, they landed on Li Xiaoyin and decided to apply for the Banner Faculty.
Although Zhou Jing and Li Xiaoyin were both powerful, in everyone’s eyes, Li Xiaoyin’s legs were definitely thicker and easier to hug.
“Hmph, as expected, someone chose you… Coincidentally, you and Li Xiaoyin are not in the same faculty as me. There will be plenty of opportunities to fight in the future. Sooner or later, I’ll beat you all up.”
Lin Kun sat two rows behind them. He crossed his arms and snorted.
He was the fifth choice and was chosen by the Gem Faculty. His ranking was also very high.
Hearing this, Li Xiaoyin turned around and stuck out her tongue at him provocatively.
Veins popped out on Lin Kun’s forehead. In a fit of anger, he decided to spare her for now.
Since he could not defeat this woman, he would endure the humiliation first…
After the faculties had chosen their candidates, Lu Zhongsu spoke in a deep voice.
“The exams at the end of every semester, as well as the final exam two years later, is a test to see if an individual can graduate. As for the important activities of the competition between the departments, there are three competitions every semester. They are the freshmen’s placement competition, the mid-term competition, and the End of Semester final competition. It just so happens that a semester is divided into three stages.
The faculties that win in these three activities will obtain a large number of points. These will occupy a large proportion of the semester rankings.”
“According to the academy’s tradition, a month after the new students enters the school, a faculty competition that only new students could participate in will be held. There will be two forms held, arena and group, with combat as the main focus.
Firstly, this is to test the waters and let the new students display their abilities in front of the entire school. Secondly, it will allow the new students to quickly experience and integrate into the atmosphere of competition between the faculties.
In addition to bringing honor to their faculties, new students who obtained a good ranking in the competition can have their GPA increased. In addition, the academy will also give them additional rewards.
Therefore, I hope that all new students can try their best to get used to life in the academy in a month. Work hard in class, train, and obtain a good ranking.”
As soon as he finished speaking, many new students perked up.
Especially the new students with high potential, they were even more confident.
Only the new students could participate. With just a month, they would not be able to master anything. The awakened ones with strong superpowers still had the advantage.
However, in contrast Zhou Jing’s eyes lit up brightly.
Indeed, for ordinary freshmen, there was not much improvement in a month. Be it developing superpowers or learning new superpower knowledge, they might have just reached the entry level. Therefore, the difference between the Supers would not change much.
However, he had yet to convert Jason’s ability. He could completely obtain a huge increase in combat strength in a short period of time.
If he could get a good ranking in the freshman competition, not only would he get a better GPA, but there would also be a so-called additional reward. With such a prize, he would instantly be motivated.
Moreover, with a month as a buffer, even if his strength had increased exponentially, it could be justified under the fact that he had made some progress in the development of his superpowers. Although it was astonishing, it made others think that he still had a lot of potential to exploit.
It was definitely not enough to keep a low profile in the academy. Zhou Jing had no such intention to begin with — his original goal was to show his strength and enrich his resume at the right time.
Now, he had another goal, which was to understand the information obtained from traveling through the astral world through the hidden Explorer’s course.
“This time, I have to use some true ability to convince the academy to nurture me…”
Zhou Jing made up his mind.
After Lui Zhongsu finished speaking about these important matters, he gave a small welcoming speech and ended the enrollment ceremony.
Many students filed out and left the auditorium.
However, the 30 new students who were selected by the faculty were specially left behind. They were brought to the three small side halls from the main hall by their instructors.
The new students selected from the top could get to meet the chief instructors of the various faculties. This was a special treatment.
Soon, Zhou Jing followed a teacher into a small conference room. In the next moment, he felt gazes gathering on him.
The instructor team had yet to arrive. At this moment, the other nine chosen freshmen were waiting in the room. They looked over in unison and sized up Zhou Jing with curious and scrutinizing gazes.
Before Zhou Jing could carefully observe the other nine people, he heard a frivolous voice,
“You’re that Class B? Let’s talk. What abilities do you have? Why were you chosen with us?”