Translator: CinderTL
Bonus points for the College Entrance Examination.
Upon becoming a Reserve Star Professional Cadre, the Federation grants numerous privileges.
Martial dao universities, eager to recruit these talented individuals, also offer bonus points to lower admission requirements.
This was one of Jiang Ye's primary reasons for participating in the Reserve Star Practitioner program.
However, he noticed no mention of these bonus points in the contract he had just signed.
"Bonus points for the College Entrance Examination?" Tang Huochang blinked in surprise, then chuckled. "That's not under the jurisdiction of the Unified Examination Bureau."
"You'll need to research the specific schools you're applying to. Each institution has its own criteria."
"For example, the ten great schools offer few, if any, bonus points," Tang Huochang explained.
Jiang Ye's eyes flickered as he pressed, "What about Penglai University?"
Penglai Martial Arts University.
One of the most prestigious institutions within the twenty-five school alliance.
Two other universities rivaled its standing, but Penglai University was generally considered the leader among the three.
Jiang Ye's primary goal had always been to gain admission to one of these three elite universities.
"Penglai University?"
Tang Huochang glanced at Jiang Ye with mild surprise. "In previous years, Penglai University awarded 10 bonus points."
"But this year, they might increase it to 15 or even 20 points."
She smiled. "After all, this year's Reserve Star Professional Assessment has been significantly increased in difficulty."
"But exactly how much higher? I'm not sure."
Tang Huochang turned to the handsome young man before her. "Little guy, you want to get into Penglai University?"
Jiang Ye nodded.
Tang Huochang chuckled softly. "Penglai University isn't easy to get into."
"Historically, the cutoff score has fluctuated around 870 points, with the highest reaching 900." She shook her head slightly.
She had reviewed Jiang Ye's records.
His most recent monthly exam score was 690 points.
With just over three months until the College Entrance Examination, getting into Penglai University? That would be tough.
Jiang Ye looked surprised. "Penglai University's cutoff score has actually reached 900 before?"
900 points—that's the standard for the Top Ten Elite Schools.
"While 900 points is the cutoff for the Top Ten Elite Schools," Tang Huochang explained, "that score would only get you into the lowest-ranked one."
"And even then, the benefits would be mediocre."
"But if you choose Penglai Martial Arts University? Though it's not one of the Top Ten Elite Schools, it's the top martial university in the twenty-five school alliance, and you'd enjoy the highest level of benefits."
Tang Huochang smiled. "Quite a few people make that choice."
Jiang Ye suddenly understood.
Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.
"A maximum score of 900? Penglai University's admission requirements are terrifyingly high," he marveled, clicking his tongue.
Tang Huochang covered her mouth with a soft laugh. "Focus on achieving your first breakthrough first. You can worry about this later," she advised.
"You only need to submit your application a month before the College Entrance Examination."
"Choose carefully. This isn't like filling out college applications for the exam; you can only select one school."
She reminded him, "If your exam score doesn't meet that school's cutoff, this bonus point will be invalidated."
Jiang Ye nodded. "Thank you for the reminder, Sister Tang."
Next, Tang Huochang outlined the basic protocols for Reserve Star Professional Cadres.
These included weekly training sessions to prepare them for the path of becoming Star Practitioners, as well as exclusive missions for Reserve Star Professional Cadres.
Half an hour later, Jiang Ye took the elevator down and left the building.
As he stepped outside, he unexpectedly spotted a purple figure.
Su Tong'er grinned, revealing her adorable little fangs, and waved her small hand at him. "Jiang Ye, come visit me sometime! I'll be waiting for you at Qingyang High School!"
Who wants to visit you? Jiang Ye muttered inwardly.
He plastered a cheerful smile on his face and replied, "Maybe when I have time."
"Okay!" Su Tong'er replied with a sweet smile.
The next moment, she blew Jiang Ye a kiss, winked mischievously, and turned to leave, her white silk-clad legs carrying her away.
"Are you crazy?!" Jiang Ye's eye twitched as he felt the envious gazes around him. His face burned, and he hurried away.
After walking some distance, a sudden realization struck him like lightning.
"Something's wrong," he muttered, stopping in his tracks. "I've endured countless trials in the illusionary realm, my heart as firm as stone. How could my resolve waver so easily?"
"What was that just now?"
Jiang Ye touched his cheek, still feeling a faint warmth. Alarm bells rang in his mind.
"The Dao Bone Aptitude is truly extraordinary."
He had often heard that those with this innate talent possessed abilities beyond ordinary comprehension.
Wan Yaoyang, for example, had the innate talent "Abyssal Gaze," which could temporarily paralyze opponents.
Su Tong'er clearly possessed a similar ability, one she had never revealed until now.
He had just experienced it firsthand.
Even his heart, as firm as stone, had almost stirred with an unnatural affection for Su Tong'er. This power was terrifying.
If an opponent used this ability in combat, how could I defend against it? Jiang Ye wondered inwardly.
I'll need to be extra cautious when facing those with Dao Bone Aptitude in the future, he resolved.
He strode away and soon returned to Zhang Jianwu's sedan.
"Director," Jiang Ye said, settling into the passenger seat, "Sorry for the wait."
"Passed the assessment?" Zhang Jianwu asked with a beaming smile, clearly already informed of the results.
Jiang Ye replied solemnly, "I didn't disgrace your trust!"
"Cut the theatrics," Zhang Jianwu chuckled, "It wasn't my order anyway."
"Still, you've truly exceeded expectations, securing a Second-Tier Reserve Star Professional Position?" His eyes widened with astonishment.
Jiang Ye was surprised. "Director, you already knew?"
"What don't I know?" Zhang Jianwu chuckled, stepping on the accelerator. "Let's go celebrate with a feast!"
Inside a luxurious restaurant, Jiang Ye and Zhang Jianwu sat facing each other.
"So, have you decided which university to apply to?" Zhang Jianwu asked, devouring a mouthful of seafood.
Jiang Ye pondered for a moment before answering honestly, "Penglai University."
Despite knowing the difficulty, he remained steadfast in his goal.
As a member of the twenty-five school alliance, he had to choose the very best!
Zhang Jianwu neither confirmed nor denied his choice, simply stating calmly, "Penglai University's admission score this year might be higher than usual."
Jiang Ye's expression tightened.
The admission score could go even higher?
"Of course, it won't exceed 900 points," Zhang Jianwu chuckled. "But it will definitely be higher than the usual 870."
"Perhaps 880? 890? Anything is possible."
He sipped his tea, his eyes twinkling with amusement. "So, how many points do you still need?"
Jiang Ye remained silent, calculating mentally.
If Penglai University's admission score soared to 890 or higher this year?
That meant he would have to improve by a full 200 points in the next three months just to reach the threshold.
How difficult would that be?
As far as he knew, Class Monitor Zhao Qingli, who spent two to three hundred thousand yuan each month, had only managed to improve by 35 points in the past two months.
And Jiang Ye?
Improving from 700 to 800 points hadn't been particularly challenging.
But from 800 to 890? That was an entirely different level of difficulty!
"As difficult as ascending to the heavens," Jiang Ye thought, those four words echoing in his mind.
It was better not to calculate it.
Once he clearly understood the gap, he finally realized just how unattainable the score of 900 was for ordinary students.
It was like a path to heaven, an insurmountable chasm, a place no one could set foot.
Only true Heavenly Prides could leap across!
"So, still choosing Penglai University?" Zhang Jianwu asked, his eyes twinkling with amusement.
(End of the Chapter)
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