Knock-off Underwear Bro's words immediately caused a stir.
Many people instinctively looked in Fang Xin's direction.
It was obvious that Zhang Qiang's words were directed at Fang Xin.
Fang Xin clearly hadn't expected Ku Cha'r Ge to target him in front of so many new students.
Zhang Qiang deliberately paused after saying that.
His gaze fell on Fang Xin.
Even the school leaders and mentors in the front row instinctively looked towards Fang Xin.
The new students were all discussing animatedly.
Soon, the new students were divided into two factions.
One faction felt that wanting to surpass Fang Xin was a pipe dream.
Those who said such things seemed to be half-asleep.
Fang Xin was able to break the academy's record and become the first person in Sky Shield Academy's history to ace the entrance assessment.
This wasn't just due to luck.
It was achieved by his genuine strength.
Zhang Qiang was talking in his sleep.
However, there were others who believed that Zhang Qiang's words were not without reason.
Moreover, Mentor Chen Yuanjue had just said the same thing.
"What are you all yelling about! Mentor Chen Yuanjue said the same thing just now. If you're not convinced, go argue with Mentor Chen Yuanjue! Some people are truly unbelievable!"
"Exactly, exactly. The assessment isn't like future tests. Some Talents inherently lack stamina in the later stages. The top scorer in this assessment has Strength Talent, and everyone knows what Strength Talent means."
"Besides, there have been many instances in Sky Shield Academy's history where students performed well in the entrance assessment but were surpassed by graduation. What's with the pretense? I'm on Ku Cha'r Ge's side!"
"Ku Cha'r Ge is personally taught by a big shot like the Palace Master of the Ten Thousand Beasts Palace. Do you people need to bark? Many of you are riding on Ku Cha'r Ge's coattails. What are you barking about? Have some backbone, okay? It's just a good assessment score, it's not impossible to surpass!"
The two factions of new students chattered incessantly.
Shi Tailang, sitting next to Fang Xin, looked back, "Are these people genuinely ignorant or just pretending? Do they think they can surpass Xin Ge? Are they dreaming? Xin Ge's worst Talent is still good enough to join the Ninth Division! Do they even deserve to bark?"
Fang Xin, however, wasn't bothered by such doubts at all; in fact, he felt that these doubts would make it easier for him to develop quietly.
On the surface, he'd let these people try to surpass him, while secretly developing, and then use his strength to shock everyone!
Zhang Qiang smiled, looking at the endlessly debating new students below, seemingly very satisfied with the situation, as if this was the effect he wanted.
Looking at Fang Xin, Zhang Qiang's gaze was full of provocation, as if saying that he was supposed to be the most popular new student, but Fang Xin had stolen all his thunder.
Fang Xin calmly looked at Zhang Qiang and returned a smile.
Shi Tailang grumbled indignantly, "What right does someone like Zhang Qiang have to be the outstanding new student representative? Why didn't the school let Xin Ge go!"
Fang Xin laughed, "Because I refused!"
His companions in front of him were all stunned for a moment, then burst into laughter. They had thought Zhang Qiang was so impressive, but it turned out he had picked up what Fang Xin didn't want. What was he showing off for?
It wasn't until the host called for silence that Zhang Qiang continued his speech.
As he stepped down, he adjusted his hairstyle, head held high and chest out, like a proud rooster who had just successfully trodden on a hen.
It wasn't until the end of the assembly.
The two factions, ignited by Zhang Qiang's words, were still arguing non-stop.
Some students with less-than-ideal entrance assessment scores strongly agreed with Zhang Qiang's words and enthusiastically supported him, while others scoffed.
As a result, the conflict between the two sides escalated, and eventually, some new students even resorted to physical altercation.
It only stopped when a mentor intervened.
The subsequent heated arguments between the two sides also spread to the Sky Shield Academy forum.
Finally, someone issued a threat.
"Let's see during the mid-term exams if those with good scores can truly be surpassed!"
"Let's see how long you can remain arrogant. After the mid-term exams, it will be the moment to shatter your illusions!"
"With all due respect, the one who was first in the assessment won't necessarily be first in the mid-term exams! Third-level combat power is a small watershed. After third-level combat power, Talents like Mental Talent and Witchcraft System Talent can rub shoulders with Strength Talent!"
"Let's wait and see!"
Fang Xin dismissed these impactful posts with disdain.
Textbooks were distributed that afternoon.
The next morning was a Strength-based Talent class, and in the afternoon, there was a Beast Taming Department class.
Fang Xin's phone vibrated; someone was adding him as a friend.
After opening it, he found that it was someone with the nickname 'Heavenly Dragon Baron' adding him.
He casually opened the other party's homepage; the personal signature was 'Pure Love Old Boy.'
Yesterday, he had also shared daily photos, and it was then that Fang Xin realized it was Shang Tianque, the Palace Master of the Ten Thousand Beasts Palace.
Fang Xin rolled his eyes. 'Pure love, my foot! If I hadn't seen you with two beautiful women with my own eyes, I might have actually believed you.'
"Fang Xin, I'll be teaching your class tomorrow!"
"Okay, thank you, Palace Master Shang, for taking the time out of your busy schedule to guide me!"
Shang Tianque replied with a fist-clasping emoji, "Let me ask you something, is there a mentor named Cheng Bingqing in your cohort?"
"Yes!"
"Fang Xin, can you do me a favor? If you succeed, I'll give you a fourth-tier combat power spirit beast!"
Fang Xin asked cautiously, "What is it?"
Shang Tianque, with a shameless grin, said, "Can you give me Cheng Bingqing's contact information?"
Fang Xin chuckled. No wonder you, old geezer, are calling yourself Heavenly Dragon Baron and 'Pure Love Old Boy.' So you weren't after me, you were after our Teacher Cheng!
"Don't mentors' profiles all have their contact information?"
"That's your internal system; I can't see it! Look, I helped you with your Talent awakening, didn't I? Zhuge Heng is a good friend of mine, and you are Zhuge Heng's favorite student. So, by extension, we're practically good friends. Help a friend out!"
Fang Xin thought for a moment. "Okay!"
Fang Xin then immediately sent Qin Junhao's contact information to Palace Master Shang.
Qin Junhao's profile picture was a rather cute cartoon image, which should be able to fool him.
Palace Master Shang happily replied with a voice message, "Hahaha, thank you, little brother! I'll bring the spirit beast to you during class tomorrow afternoon!"
"Is there any way to send it to me now?" Fang Xin inquired. Tomorrow was definitely not going to work.
Palace Master Shang said, "There's no way. Your side's teleportation can only use internal channels; I can't send it over from my side. Don't worry, you've helped your old brother with such a big favor, you'll definitely be rewarded! Gotta go, your old brother is off to pursue love!"
"Please don't tell him I gave you his contact information!" Fang Xin reminded.
"Don't worry, you've helped me so much, I would never betray you!"
Night fell.
Qin Junhao racked his brain, thinking about how to mend his relationship with his Seventh Division classmates. His gaze gradually focused on Zhang Qiang. Zhang Qiang's words at the freshman assembly today showed strong hostility towards Fang Xin, and Zhang Qiang had many supporters. If he could cling to Zhang Qiang's coattails, he might be able to use Zhang Qiang to improve his own reputation slightly.
Just as he was pondering how to connect with Zhang Qiang.
His phone vibrated.
Someone was adding him as a friend, with the note 'Palace Master of the Ten Thousand Beasts Palace.'
Qin Junhao shot up from his seat.