"Have you ever thought about joining the honor class?"
Chen Zilu looked at Jiang Ye and said.
"Joining the honor class?"
Jiang Ye was a little taken aback, then shook his head and said, "I've never thought about it."
The students of the honor class all possessed newborn talent.
Although they were in the same school, the worlds of the two types of students were completely different.
As someone with lower talent, Jiang Ye had never considered joining the honor class.
Chen Zilu, however, said, "Then let me ask you, do you want to get into an ordinary Martial Arts University, or do you aim for the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance?"
"The Twenty-Five Schools Alliance," Jiang Ye replied without hesitation.
He once only considered ordinary Martial University as his goal.
But now that he had a system, his ambitions went beyond that.
He even harbored a slight aspiration in his heart to get into the top ten prestigious schools.
Of course, he knew the odds were slim.
If he had gotten the system in his freshman year, there might still be a bit of hope, but now he was already in the second semester of his sophomore year, and time was too short for him.
So he could only settle for second best.
The Twenty-Five Schools Alliance was something Jiang Ye had to strive for.
Chen Zilu said, "Only by going to the honor class will you have a slight chance of getting into the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance."
"A slight chance?" Jiang Ye looked at the teacher.
Chen Zilu nodded and said, "The Twenty-Five Schools Alliance is composed of twenty-five Martial Arts Universities, each a top-tier university."
"Even in our school's honor class, only the top ten students each year can get in."
"Top ten in the honor class?"
Jiang Ye held his breath.
The students in the honor class all had newborn talent.
Most people could perfect their cultivation technique by their sophomore year.
Among them, those with outstanding talent could even break through to the First Break in their junior year, becoming Star Sky Martial Arts Masters.
According to the teacher's words, wasn't it true that one could only enter the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance after breaking through to the First Break?
Chen Zilu smiled and said, "You've already awakened your Martial Bone, so theoretically you have a chance."
"But the premise is to get into the honor class as soon as possible for study."
"The honor class not only provides more favorable resource channels but also offers opportunities to learn high-level art techniques and the privilege of participating in various trials first."
"Moreover, students from the honor class can also work as coaches to make money."
"Just being an honor class student gives you the potential to be highly regarded in various fields."
Jiang Ye felt a slight stir in his heart.
He only had a vague understanding of the difference between the honor class and the regular class before.
But he hadn't expected so many hidden benefits.
Students from the honor class could even use this status to make money!
Working as a coach? Being a coach is great, especially as a fitness coach...
Hearing the teacher say this made him a bit tempted.
Chen Zilu continued, "Not only that, students in the honor class can lease virtual helmets with no limits and hone themselves in the Virtual Starry Sky."
"Unlimited access to the Virtual Starry Sky?" Jiang Ye held his breath.
The Virtual Starry Sky was a technology unveiled after Blue Star connected with the starry sky, holding epochal significance, capable of replicating the real world one-to-one.
There were two practical assessments during the college entrance exams, one of which took place in the Virtual Starry Sky.
However, the virtual helmet was expensive, each costing at least a million, and even the school had a limited number of devices.
The regular class, except for classroom needs, had only a few rental opportunities.
"The honor class really has a lot of privileges."
Jiang Ye couldn't help but sigh inwardly.
He pondered for a moment and inquired, "Teacher, do you teach the honor class?"
"I only teach your Class Nine," Chen Zilu shook her head.
Jiang Ye's brows furrowed slightly.
If it weren't Chen Zilu teaching, he wouldn't be able to gain that 30% insight improvement.
Switching to another teacher, he probably wouldn't unlock the same achievement.
He continued to ask,
"If I go to the honor class, can I still come back to consult you?"
Chen Zilu found this both amusing and exasperating upon hearing these words.
"You're this kind of student, don't you think the honor class offers better teaching than I do?"
Jiang Ye said seriously, "In my mind, Teacher Chen's teaching is the best."
"Come on, you've never attended a class in the honor class."
Despite her words, Chen Zilu was quite pleased inwardly.
She smiled and said, "If you want to consult me, as long as I'm free, I will definitely teach you."
"But, transferring to the honor class has its conditions."
Chen Zilu sat back in her chair, crossing her fair legs, and said,
"You must achieve perfection in the 'Star Martial Cultivation Technique' before the second semester of your junior year."
"If you only break through near the college entrance exam, entering the honor class by then is meaningless, so the sooner you achieve perfection, the better."
Jiang Ye nodded.
Even at his current speed, it would be challenging to achieve perfection before the college entrance exam.
After all, going from Great Success to perfection would only be more difficult.
However, with the 'Grounded Martial Arts Achievement System,' he was confident.
"Hmm?"
Chen Zilu looked at him, somewhat curious, and said, "You seem quite confident?"
Jiang Ye honestly said, "I'm waiting for you to tell me a shortcut, Teacher."
He believed that Chen Zilu's words were not meant to discourage him.
Chen Zilu rolled her eyes at him.
"In martial arts, there are no shortcuts."
"However, if you want to quickly improve your martial arts ability, there are indeed two ways."
She looked at Jiang Ye, extending two fair fingers, "First, dietary supplements or doping. Second, participate in school trials."
"Trials?" Jiang Ye was puzzled.
He already knew about dietary supplements and doping.
Chen Zilu had previously advised against doping, so dietary supplements were his only option.
But trials, he was hearing about them for the first time.
Chen Zilu explained, "In some school trials, just passing them will earn you substantial rewards."
"Not only can you obtain high-level art techniques, but you can also receive tens of thousands of yuan in rewards."
"Additionally, these trials can temper you, greatly enhancing your abilities."
Jiang Ye held his breath slightly.
He could actually receive tens of thousands of yuan?
For his family, it was a godsend.
To sustain household expenses, especially to provide him with dietary supplements, his adoptive parents carried significant work pressures.
Tens of thousands of yuan was no small sum.
It would not only aid his improvement but also relieve some family pressure.
Chen Zilu added, "However, the regular class has only a few trial spots each year."
"With your current ability, even if you were given the chance to participate, you wouldn't be able to pass the trials."
"Let's talk when you achieve Great Success in the cultivation technique."
Jiang Ye nodded.
According to the teacher, school trials were basically for honor class students.
To compete with honor class students, having reached only Minor Success in the cultivation technique was far from enough.
"Additionally, in the end-of-semester assessment, if you can get into the top ten, there are scholarships offered, with higher ranks offering more scholarships."
"Work hard."
Chen Zilu raised her fair hand, patting Jiang Ye's shoulder, and said, "If you don't understand anything in cultivation, remember to ask me. Don't feel embarrassed."
"Alright, thank you, Teacher," Jiang Ye said sincerely.
He also noticed that Chen Zilu treated him differently.
With others, Chen Zilu might not be so attentive.
"Alright, you may leave now." Chen Zilu waved her hand.
"Goodbye, Teacher."
After Jiang Ye turned and left, Chen Zilu took out a file from a drawer.
Looking at Jiang Ye's enrollment information on the file.
Chen Zilu lazily rested her cheek on her hand, muttering to herself, "Martial Bone Awakening, huh? Interesting..."
She hadn't told Jiang Ye.
Since Blue Star connected with the starry sky, there had never been a case of Martial Bone Awakening with original talent.
Anyone who could awaken always had at least a Tao Bone or higher talent.
...
By the time Jiang Ye returned to the classroom, he felt at ease.
Getting into the Twenty-Five Schools Alliance was even harder than he had imagined.
The threshold was becoming a Star Sky Martial Arts Master!
To become a Star Sky Martial Arts Master, how difficult was it?
Take his adoptive father, Jiang Dahai, for instance, who also practiced martial arts.
But until now, he hadn't broken through the First Break to become a Star Sky Martial Arts Master.
To break through the First Break, one had to achieve perfection in the cultivation technique and undergo several Star Sky Refinements.
The challenge wasn't just the former but even more so the latter.
The "Star Sky Refinement" was a long process.
"Take it one step at a time."
Jiang Ye felt serene, planning alone,
"Strive to reach Great Success in the Star Martial Cultivation Technique by the end of sophomore year, and participate in trials as early as possible."
"For the end-of-semester sophomore assessment, I also have to get into the top ten and aim for the top three."
As Chen Zilu mentioned, impoverished students who make the top ten in class receive scholarship rewards.
And the higher the rank, the greater the reward.
"To accelerate the cultivation speed, I need to rely on increasing my 30% insight."
Jiang Ye had already planned.
From today on, apart from cultural courses, he would consult Chen Zilu daily to trigger the "Ancestor's Friend" effect.
Since she wasn't afraid of being disturbed, he naturally didn't need to worry about much.
Even if it meant being thick-skinned, he would squeeze every bit of help out of Teacher Chen!