Chapter 185: Chapter 175: A New Beginning!

No one clapped.

Everyone was consumed by fear.

Qiu Wanshu had no choice but to lightly cough and explain,

"Students, that was a dark joke—in reality, the Demon King can't come out, and it can't eat any of you—it said that only to ensure you all pay attention in class and don't get distracted."

The voice from the Alchemy Furnace resounded once again,

"That's right, if you're late three times or fail to answer questions three times, you'll come to the Alchemy Furnace, and I will personally tutor you."

There was a moment of silence.

Even Nangong Sirui shrank back a bit.

The voice was clearly not human.

——Who would dare to go to the Alchemy Furnace for a one-on-one tutoring session!

The Alchemy Furnace was then carried away.

"Next, please welcome the teacher for Science and Mecha Operation to say a few words—"

"Let's welcome Professor Situ!"

An old man dressed in a work uniform walked onto the stage.

The freshmen looked forward with anticipation.

——Finally, a somewhat normal teacher!

"Hello, everyone. I'm Situ Yu, just call me Professor Situ."

"I don't have too many demands for you all."

"In the first year, it's sufficient if you can operate mechas and conduct combat."

"For outstanding students, I will offer specialized technology combat positions, to go to the frontlines and face all sorts of invading monsters, experiencing the thrill and madness of close combat."

"Please do not worry."

"The treatment for mercenaries is very generous, even if you die in battle, your family will receive a pension."

Professor Situ smiled, waved his hand and walked off the stage.

"I'm suddenly regretting enrolling in Breath Soil High School... How about you?" Xiao Mengyu spoke softly.

"...I'm not afraid, but can we take sick leaves at our school?" Shen Ye asked.

"In your dreams."

Xiao Mengyu gave him a disdainful glance.

On the stage,

Qiu Wanshu lightly coughed and spoke again,

"Many of our teachers are busy with work, currently not at school and unable to meet with you all."

"But rest assured, when the term starts, all teachers will be on duty."

"Next, please welcome our headmaster for a speech—His Majesty the Southern King!"

Two soldiers took to the stage and unfurled a gigantic painting, five meters wide and seven meters tall.

In the painting stood a regal emperor, crowned and robed, holding a scepter, his visage stern.

"I am the Southern King."

"Freshmen, remember this, tuition fees must be paid on time—everything here, the grass and trees, every building, even every tile, belongs to me."

"I rent them to you, which doesn't mean you own them, understand?"

"All you troublemakers, accident-prone students, and mischievous ones listen well, within these palatial halls and pavilions, there are ears and eyes belonging to me everywhere."

"Causing trouble is just asking for problems for yourself!"

"Remember my words!"

The painting was closed.

——The emperor had finished speaking.

Qiu Wanshu clapped his hands and smiled,

"Lastly, the cards you all carry have been cleared; you are no longer freshmen."

"Welcome to the exclusive ranking system of the Three Great High Schools—"

"The Hidden Dragon List."

"The higher a student ranks, the better the Tarot Empowerment they can receive."

"Ranking relies on the support of points, specifically, the ways to earn points are as follows:"

"1. Improve your strength and achieve various accolades to earn points;"

"2. Participate in various missions to earn points;"

"3. Anything else that contributes to human civilization can earn you points!"

"Everything starts now!"

As he spoke, the freshmen checked their cards.

Indeed, all previous evaluations on the cards had disappeared.

The stars had also vanished.

A few lines of small text emerged on everyone's cards:

"Hidden Dragon List Ranking: ?"

"Note: Every ten points can be exchanged for a star, and each star possesses different empowering forces."

Shen Ye saw Guo Yunye, standing in the front, raising his hand.

"What's your question, student?" Qiu Wanshu asked.

"Principal, I just want to know why we have an opening ceremony. We've just completed our entrance exams; shouldn't there be a summer vacation?" Guo Yunye said.

"Ah, summer vacation, there was such a thing before, but now we hope that students will grow up a bit sooner—"

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"Which is why we have summer session classes."

Qiu Wanshu said with a smile, "You still have the choice, whether to rest peacefully for two months, or to come in for early classes."

"——Please make your decision, and contact your Guide, Miss Yang Yingzhen."

He gestured with his hand and said to everyone,

"This afternoon, the entire Breath Soil High School will open its doors to you all. Use your personal cards to get a free dinner voucher from the cafeteria, and there are also welcome gifts for you to collect; I hope you like them."

"This concludes the entrance ceremony."

As he finished speaking, he invoked a technique with a single hand.

The entire magnificent auditorium, along with all the staff, soldiers, and teachers, vanished into thin air.

The new students found themselves back on the open-air sports field.

"Free dinner voucher!"

Guo Yunye shouted and started running toward the cafeteria.

Zhang Xiaoyi chased after him.

Quite a few freshmen casually followed them, while many others stood still, discussing amongst themselves.

"Hey, Shen Ye, I have something to ask you."

Nangong Sirui said.

Shen Ye turned to look at him, only to see an expression of annoyance across his face.

"I just broke the record for the 30-minute treasure hunt, and soon after someone else broke my record. Was it you?"

Nangong Sirui raised his voice.

Shen Ye was about to speak when Xiao Mengyu's voice sounded from behind,

"It's not him."

"Not him?" Nangong Sirui was incredulous.

"Yes, his task was 'just wandering around,' not 'treasure hunting for 30 minutes,'" Xiao Mengyu said.

"That's right," Shen Ye chimed in, "my task was 'just wandering around.' If you don't believe me, go ask the monsters in the underground palace."

"If it's not you, then there must be another expert…" Nangong Sirui fell into deep thought.

Shen Ye didn't mind him, and turned to ask Xiao Mengyu:

"They're making up classes during the summer vacation, is that even legal? Is no one overseeing this?"

"This is a requirement issued by the World Government, it seems because Breath Soil High School is relatively safe..."

"Safe?"

"Yes, it seems something might have happened, I heard that all combat units have already cancelled their leaves," Xiao Mengyu said.

"What happened?" Shen Ye was surprised.

"Not clear." Xiao Mengyu shook her head.

Shen Ye couldn't help but frown.

That's a whole summer vacation!

He had originally planned to take advantage of the summer vacation to delve into Nightmare World and learn something at the Human Empire Military Academy.

Now it was all gone down the drain.

"Are you participating in the make-up classes?" Shen Ye asked.

"Actually, I was planning to go home and learn the Secret Sword Technique during the summer vacation, so either way... I'll think about it," Xiao Mengyu also hesitated.

"Hmm, then I'll go see Yang Yingzhen first, we can keep in touch anytime."

"Okay."

Shen Ye looked down at the card.

On the card, his own image looked up at the sky and then touched it with his hand, sighing in frustration.

Shen Ye couldn't help but chuckle.

"It's just Six Stars, no big deal, I'll get them back sooner or later."

The card's image of him lifted up another card, which read:

"Entering the Three Great High Schools marks a new beginning in life. Sahara brand sports shoes will protect your new term."

"You took on an advertisement?" Shen Ye was astonished.

On the card, his image then lifted up another card: "The income from the advertisement can cover part of the tuition and fees, and it allows me to change outfits—if you want to cancel, you can cancel anytime."

"Then forget it, take the advertisement," Shen Ye said, facing his own pleading gaze, promptly decided.

Immediately, his card's image got a new tray filled with fried chicken, fries, soda, and watermelon.

He began to eat with relish.

"Show me the news."

Shen Ye said.

Then, a line of text appeared on the card:

"The opening ceremony has ended."

"—Do you want to return to the real world?"

"Your guide is waiting for you."

"Go back." Shen Ye uttered.

The card vibrated slightly as if it triggered some reaction.

In an instant.

The Dharma Realm receded.

Shen Ye found himself standing in the spacious exhibit hall of the World Museum.

Yang Yingzhen was sitting not far away, with a computer desk in front of her, recording something very quickly.

In front of her, two freshmen waved goodbye to her in unison.

After the two freshmen left, Yang Yingzhen finished her notes and casually picked up a cup of water to drink. Searᴄh the ηovelFire.ηet website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

"Teacher Yang."

Shen Ye walked over to greet her.

"Oh, it's Shen Ye, have you decided on a mentor? If you have a mentor, cards need to be taken to me for registration," Yang Yingzhen opened her computer, clicking her mouse to bring up a recording form.

"Okay." Shen Ye handed over his card.

Yang Yingzhen glanced at it and began to type on the keyboard, casually saying:

"Hmm, not bad, your mentor is—"

She suddenly stopped, picked up the card again, and looked at the information on it.

She paused for a moment.

She rubbed her eyes as if trying to confirm what she was seeing, then looked again at the card's information.

A long silence.

A very long silence.

"A miner? Xu Xingke?" she said in a questioning tone. "I've never heard of this person before."

Shen Ye's eyes widened.

—What? (Fourth tone)?

After all that hard-fought effort to complete the trials, are you telling me he isn't a mentor?

"Did he give you any trials?" Yang Yingzhen asked.

"Yes, there were many trials, I barely managed to complete them," Shen Ye quickly said.

Yang Yingzhen looked at his card thoughtfully, saying, "There have been cases in the past where an 'Anomaly' took a liking to a student and wished to teach him earnestly."

"So my case is the same?" Shen Ye asked tentatively.

"Not necessarily, there have also been instances where people were tricked by the spirits of the Dharma Realm, ending up with nothing—I'll help you confirm this at the start of the school year," Yang Yingzhen said.

Shen Ye became even more anxious.

That female expert with the sword wouldn't have joked with me, would she?

Seeing his expression, Yang Yingzhen softened her heart for a moment, and continued to ask out of a responsibility:

"Xu Xingke... indeed, I don't know this name, did you know who he was before this?"

"I had no idea."

"How did you find him, and what made him decide to take you on as a student?"

"A swordsman recommended him to me."

"Who?"

"I don't know."

"...you don't know that either?"

"I don't mean to deceive you, teacher, it should be the owner of last night's sword rain over Zhongzhou City, but I really don't know who she is."

Yang Yingzhen stared blankly at Shen Ye.

For a good while.

"Is there a problem with my mentor?" Shen Ye was confused.

"No!"

Yang Yingzhen suddenly shouted, as if struck by lightning.