Chapter 98 - 98 81 Golden Words

98: Chapter 81 Golden Words 98: Chapter 81 Golden Words “He actually did it?” “He won? How is that possible?” When Wang Hai finally left with regret, the teachers and students in the square fell into astonishment and shock for the first time. Although Wang Hai had suffered multiple unfavorable conditions along the way, such as severe injuries, exhaustion, and his weapon being sealed, and although he had the fatal shortcoming of being skilled in burst abilities with a time limit, but … . “… he is a third-tier after all.” This simple “tier” signifies a gap as wide as a chasm and is often an endpoint that most professionals can never reach in their lifetime. Although some people always say that “tier does not represent combat power,” those who have truly tried to challenge across tiers know how difficult it is, and being suppressed in various aspects is an indescribably painful experience. This is not the first time a third-tier has been overturned in this competition, but it is definitely the first time it has been overturned by a first-tier! It’s already extremely difficult to span one tier, let alone spanning 2 tiers, to exhaust Wang Hai, a third-tier, is beyond the comprehension of most people. In their first encounter, one was as relaxed as a cloud, while the other put several of his trump cards on the table but still reluctantly retreated, the difference in strength was clear. In the second encounter, it was the weaker side who brought targeted countermeasures and trump cards, modified the battlefield environment, and dragged the exhausted third-tier into its own rhythm to achieve a miraculous record. “Lu Ping’an is very good at fighting. Compared to Wang Hai, his cards, besides ‘Plant Acceleration,’ are all first-tier bad cards, but he managed to pull down Wang Hai by combining them.” “Plant Acceleration is pretty much a cheat-level ability in the first place. Using 2-tier Magical Plants at will is something that ordinary third-tier Gardeners don’t even do, most of them specialize in cultivating a powerful one …” Unlike the noisy students, the teachers saw the situation quite clearly. They would evaluate each rising star, and now that the exams were nearing their end, it was time to give their overall assessments. “I personally appreciate this kind of play style where you push your hand to the limit. That ‘All Weapons at Will,’ used as Spatial Teleportation, is also very creative, and his tactics are mature, not like a newbie at all.” “… It’s Hua Xueyi. That’s her specialty, and they’ve been close recently. Maybe she taught him.” “He still has to learn, though. Most 2-tier soldiers only attempt to master ‘All Weapons At Will.’ It is not commonly used by ordinary people, and it also has high requirements for ‘All Weapon Specialization.’ By the way, that Lu student’s martial skills are also good. Is he planning to become a weapon master or a Combat Gardener?” “Hard to say, he’s very well-rounded, incomprehensibly well-rounded. Maybe he will continue to practice both in 2-tier. Since he’s capable, why not continue? That’s obviously stronger.” “Is there enough time? Everyone only has 24 hours …” “That’s the most puzzling part, he’s so young and has three first-tier professions, all practiced to such a high level, there must be something wrong … and the logistics department people just refuse to reveal his Talent Abilities. Director Qian, just tell us, after all, he will be enrolled next year.” “Heh, if you want to know, go ask him yourself. Whether he tells the truth or not is another matter … He will be in the Logistics Department next year, it’s none of your business.” “Tsk, just tell us, satisfy our curiosity. It looks like he can make it to the top ten this time? A first-tier …” They didn’t think that Lu Ping’an was stronger than Wang Hai, and they wouldn’t even compare the two in terms of strength and weakness. Instead, they focused more on the qualities and potential displayed by the students during the competition. The earlier they emerged in the competition, the higher the evaluation they received, and many who fought all the way to the present were only rated as having “exhausted potential” and “short-sighted.” The aspect they valued most about Lu Ping’an was not his immediate combat power, but his “well-roundedness.” The longer the accumulation at the low tier, the more solid the foundation, the smoother the subsequent progress, and this is the attitude that people who want to go far should have. Director Qian, who was being questioned repeatedly, looked frustrated and was amused by the “hardworking young man,” but he couldn’t say it. Nevertheless, not everyone would give Lu Ping’an a positive evaluation. “Haven’t you noticed that even when he received fatal injuries, he still didn’t falter or disintegrate, not to mention his smiling and playing with his opponent’s demeanor? He faced an opponent who could crush his head with a single punch.” “A mouse happily playing with a cat – is he serious … If he’s not a pure warrior who puts life and death aside, he’s a patient, a madman with a self-destructive tendency.” “Heh, it doesn’t matter, we’re all polluted professionals anyway, who doesn’t have a little sickness. Personally, I think we can ‘expect’ more from him. Put him on the key observation list for this year, he’s qualified for the first internship too, let’s see how it goes, if it’s good, let him participate in this year’s ‘new games’?” The little interlude passed by in a flash, everyone is sick, so there’s no need to point fingers. But the next moment, when Lu Ping’an entered the next room, the scene instantly changed to the largest main screen. “Li Dao’an?!” At this moment, everyone was glued to the screen. Another third-tier? And in the final round? Was this person’s luck good or bad? However, since they were brought to the main stage, it meant that the “Secret Realm” thought this battle would be the most valuable and exciting. “What’s the point of watching? Just surrender and be done with it. There’s less than 3 minutes left, and considering Lu Ping’an’s current state, how can he fight?” But Lu Ping’an was just Lu Ping’an. He stepped up! Without hesitation, he stepped up! Then he came out. Yes, he came out with a bewildered and frustrated face. ——- —- In the not-so-distant future, among the 98th-grade freshmen of Ancient City University, there were three golden sayings and jokes about the entrance exam; the first one was… [This batch is incomplete if you haven’t encountered Li Dao’an in the practical exam.] Helpless, this guy was simply too fast with his killing, and he had a “vow” to not avoid any challenges. After calculations, he fought in more than a thousand rounds, nearly doubling the second place. This meant that among the tens of thousands of examinees, at least a thousand of them received a stable defeat from him. The stronger they were, the more likely they were left behind and received two consecutive losses. Another joke is….. [Fighting Li Dao’an isn’t complete either because you can’t feel anything.] “Have I really fought him? I don’t remember…” This was most people’s lamentation, losing so quickly they were sent out without feeling any bitterness. Many people were cautious and hoped to delay the battle, but the result was not much different. But Lu Ping’an was different; the moment he saw Li Dao’an, he didn’t hesitate to step up. Then, a flash of light appeared before him, and he was sent out without even figuring out what abilities the other party used. There was nothing he could do as the gap was still too wide. This was the result of putting someone akin to a “Quasi-Special Forces Captain” with “fourth-tier combat power” among the examinees. This was actually a byproduct of an immature system during the “reform”; in the years to follow, people like Li Dao’an would be forcibly given special admission. At this moment, Lu Ping’an, who was full of regrets, had no choice but to accept his reward helplessly. [Third-tier Secret Realm ‘Everlasting Abyss’ completed; Lu Ping’an’s overall evaluation is ‘A’.] [Gift message from the Secret Realm Master (Rust Knight Virtual Persona): “Wearing armor and wielding sharp weapons, grow along the way to triumph over the strong as the weak. Young warrior, this was an extraordinary battle, and I will reward your excellent performance.”] Although Mr. Knight rarely expressed kindness, it only made Lu Ping’an more annoyed. “…Not even mentioning the final round, did you never think I’d win? Did you use him to drive me out directly?” But the next moment, as the abundant A-level reward list appeared, Lu Ping’an resolutely accepted it as wonderful. “Um, Mr. Knight, can I choose more than one….” The 98th-grade entrance test ended here, but it was just the beginning of a new era. What about the last joke? Oh, that would be… [To hell with Li Dao’an; he’s not important at all! The biggest regret in this exam is not encountering Lu Ping’an! That damn One Peaceful Road! Ahhh, the only chance in my life to beat that pervert up!]