hsntnovel Chapter 55, total score 1037!
Chapter 55, total score 1037!
That afternoon, the overall grade report for the final exam was published on the school's intranet.
Since the physical mecha combat competition in the morning was an additional event, it was not included in the overall score. The real results were still based on the combat assessment and various basic data within the Beidou Yuan Universe.
Therefore, Bai Lingxue still holds the top spot on the list without any doubt.
Raymond, thanks to his solid early-game score, has firmly secured second place on the leaderboard.
When Wang Xing opened his report card and saw his own, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.
[Qi and Blood Score: 285]
[Mech Score: 280]
[Academic subject score: 180]
[Actual score: 292]
Total score: 1037 points!
[Overall Ranking: 6th in the Grade!]
"sixth!"
Wang Xing leaned against the railing in the corridor, repeatedly checking the rankings.
He climbed three places in the rankings in just three months, from ninth in the last college entrance exam to sixth this time.
Three places, though not many.
But you should know, it's in the top ten of the big list!
There were only 10 students to begin with, and then three of them were surpassed, which is equivalent to defeating 30% of the previous group... Moreover, these guys from the Yuanpei Class all have a 15% score bonus, so you can see how difficult it is!
"Ah Xing, you've improved again!"
A fragrant breeze wafted by, and Lü Mufei appeared nearby without anyone noticing:
"1037 points! Your total score has already exceeded last year's admission score for the Mecha University!"
She paused, lowered her voice, and said with genuine admiration, "If we only consider the raw scores, your grades should be in the top three, right?"
Wang Xing casually swiped the screen and brought up Lü Mufei's report card, raising an eyebrow: "You've made quite a bit of progress too, your Qi and Blood value has actually broken through the 240 mark."
"The overall score isn't bad either, eighth on the list."
At this point, Wang Xing jokingly said, "But I remember you were only one place behind me in the last monthly exam, how come you're two places behind now?"
"cut!"
Lu Mufei pouted her delicate lips and snorted, "You freak, your progress is like a rocket, who can catch up with you? Once I load the overload module of the Galaxy Mech to 100%, I'll just knock you away in the next combat class."
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As the two were chatting and laughing, the bell rang for the first class of the afternoon.
Class teacher Shen Shuang walked into the classroom in high heels, her long, slender legs encased in black stockings standing in front of the podium, hot and alluring.
"Bai Lingxue, Wang Xing, Lei Meng, Lü Mufei, Lin Hao."
She called out five names: "You five, come to the principal's office immediately. Principal Li wants to see you."
Wang Xing's heart skipped a beat, and he immediately guessed it.
These five people are definitely the lineup representing Rongcheng No. 2 High School in the "Hundred Schools Competition"!
On his way to the principal's office, Wang Xing glanced at Lü Mufei beside him and thought to himself: This girl was actually chosen too.
But thinking about it, it makes sense.
Although Lü Mufei lacks direct combat skills, she has still made it to the quarterfinals and has consistently led in actual combat results. If she uses tactics properly, she might be a surprise weapon.
As for Raymond, although he was severely injured by Sun Donglai in the morning, there are still three days before the official opening of the Hundred Schools Competition. With the school's resources and the recovery speed of the advanced medical pods, three days is enough time for him to return to the battlefield.
The only thing that made Wang Xing feel a little emotional was that Sun Donglai was not on the list.
But this is also reasonable.
Sun Donglai's approach is a "distorted modification" that is rejected by the mainstream. If No. 2 High School sends him to participate in the competition, he will definitely be despised by other schools, which will affect the school's image.
.........
When the five arrived at the principal's office, Li Zhengyuan was already waiting.
He sat behind a large mahogany desk, with a flowchart of the competition process for the Hundred Schools Grand Competition floating on a holographic projection screen.
"sit."
Li Zhengyuan waved his hand, and five chairs rose from the ground.
"As you probably guessed, you're here to represent Rongcheng No. 2 High School in the Rongcheng Hundred Schools Competition..."
"The '100 Schools Competition' is not just a grand event for Chengdu's education sector. Not only will Chengdu municipal government officials be present, but high-ranking military officials from the East, West, South, and North Theater Commands, as well as admissions professors from the four major mecha universities, will be watching you from VIP seats. This is a golden opportunity to leap forward!"
"So, I don't think any of you would refuse this opportunity."
All five students looked hopeful; of course, none of them wanted to refuse.
"it is good."
"Next, I will explain the rules for the competition among 100 schools in three days."
With a light tap of his finger, Li Zhengyuan caused the scene on the holographic screen to switch, revealing a giant ship containing a magnificent arena.
"This year's 100-school competition will still use a draw-based matchmaking system. In the preliminary stage, the system will cross-match based on the internal rankings of each school. In other words, the top player from a strong school will usually be matched against the next-ranked player from a weaker school, in order to ensure that the seeded players can advance smoothly."
"As for the reward..."
Li Zhengyuan pulled up a list, and pale gold text scrolled in the air:
"Each student who makes it into the top sixteen will receive a cash prize and Yuan Energy supplements. If they make it into the top eight, the prize will be doubled. And the top three—"
He paused, his gaze becoming intense:
"Third place: 60 Dragon Kingdom Coins, plus an A-grade mecha modification kit and an A-grade health supplement."
"Second place: 80 Dragon Kingdom Coins, plus an S-grade Qi and Blood Tonic and an S-grade Mecha Modification Kit."
"As for the first place!"
Li Zhengyuan extended his index finger and pointed sharply, "The Rongcheng Municipal Government is officially awarding a cash prize of 100 million yuan!"
"In addition, we'll also be giving away a Super S-grade mecha modification kit and a Super S-grade health potion!"
"Modification kits and health-boosting items will be available for you to choose from, depending on your individual mechs."
Even though everyone knew that the rewards for the Hundred Schools Competition were substantial, the Super S-level still made everyone's expressions tighten slightly.
Super S-class!
That's a strategic resource that's strictly controlled by the military; you can't buy it on the market even if you have the money!
"You all probably already know these things, but I'm going to tell you something different."
Li Zhengyuan suddenly changed the subject, and the image on the holographic screen switched to a document stamped with the official seal of the Ministry of Education of the Dragon Kingdom.
"This competition among 100 schools is directly linked to the provincial civil service exam three months later."
"Provincial exam?" Everyone was taken aback.
"That's right."
Li Zhengyuan nodded, "The ranking you get in the Hundred Schools Competition will directly affect your 'initial refresh position' in the provincial exam in March. The higher your ranking, the more advantageous your initial landing point will be in the provincial exam's secret realm, and the higher your priority in acquiring resources."
Wang Xing's eyes narrowed slightly.
The provincial exam, officially known as the "Dragon Kingdom Senior High School Mecha Students Provincial Unified Practical Examination," is the last major exam before the college entrance examination and the core basis for the early admission of the four major mecha universities.
The content of the provincial civil service exam varies from year to year. Sometimes it's survival in a secret realm, sometimes it's team capture the flag, sometimes it's wasteland ruins exploration, sometimes it's hunting abyssal monsters... the rules are ever-changing.
But there's only one core principle: the strong take all.
Students who rank highly in the provincial exams can even be intercepted by admissions officers from the four major mecha universities right outside the exam hall, signing special admission agreements on the spot and enjoying various enrollment benefits.
"It seems that this year's provincial civil service exam format is another kind of map battle that requires a 'birth point'..." Wang Xing thought to himself.
But he quickly regained his composure.
Provincial exams are tempting, but that comes after the competition among a hundred schools.
One must take things one step at a time.
His primary goal now is to crush all the geniuses in Chengdu and take first place among all the schools!
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The meeting ended a dozen minutes later.
"Alright, go back and get ready. The school's resources are open to you for the next three days." Li Zhengyuan waved his hand.
The group stood up and thanked them.
"Wang Xing, can you stay here for a moment?"
Li Zhengyuan suddenly spoke.
After the office door closed again, Wang Xing walked back with some confusion: "Principal, is there anything else you need?"
"Wang Xing".
Li Zhengyuan said earnestly, "In my heart, you are the number one seed in this year's Chengdu Hundred Schools Competition."
"Don't worry, Principal Li. I will do my best and live up to the school's expectations, bringing glory to No. 2 High School," Wang Xing replied with a firm expression.
That's not what I meant.
Li Zhengyuan shook his head. "The school's honor is important, but I'm keeping you here for your future."
"The top three schools in the competition will receive an extra 20 points on their total college entrance examination score! This is especially important for you."
"Your current score is 1037, which is indeed above the threshold for Mecha University. But you need to understand that 'being selected by a university' and 'choosing your own top major' are two completely different concepts!"
Li Zhengyuan tapped the table and said seriously, "Mecha Engineering, Strategic Command, Star Abyss Exploration, Ancient Martial Arts Mecha Fusion... these are the top programs at the four prestigious universities, and the competition is extremely fierce. If you can get these 20 bonus points, then you're not just going to study, you're choosing your future! Do you understand?"
Wang Xing narrowed his eyes slightly, and suddenly understood.
Principal Li's words hit the nail on the head!
His vision was indeed somewhat limited before, because he was only thinking about getting into the mecha university because of his score.
But in this highly competitive, martial arts-themed sci-fi world with its strict class system, the major you choose determines your future path in life, as well as the level of resources and mentors you can access!
These 20 points have a significant impact.
"I understand, Principal." Wang Xing's gaze was firm. "I will definitely get into the top three."
"It's good to have confidence, but remember not to underestimate your opponent."
Li Zhengyuan swiped on the holographic screen and brought up a photo of a boy. "Chengdu is full of hidden talents and experts. You should be especially careful of one person—Wang Taishi from Chengdu No. 1 High School."
In the picture.
He was a young man with a cold face and broad shoulders, who looked nine-tenths like Wang Tai'an, but with a more composed and fierce gaze.
"Wang Taishi... the twin brother of Wang Tai'an, who came to challenge our school last time. He's the real ace of Rongcheng No. 1 High School."
Li Zhengyuan said in a deep voice, "His strength far surpasses that of his younger brother. According to the information I have received, he has officially signed a contract to enlist as an S-level soldier in the Eastern Theater Command and has obtained the ancient martial arts inheritance of the Stone School Mech Master 'Shi Lei' from the champion team of the Azure Mech Cup."
Wang Xing's pupils contracted slightly.
S-level enlistment appointment?
There are also the inherited martial arts techniques of the Azure Mech Warriors Cup champion lineup.
"He's just one of them."
As he spoke, Li Zhengyuan pushed a thin, black micro-storage chip, as thin as a cicada's wing, in front of Wang Xing.
"Inside is a copy of the 'Rongcheng Foreign Language School Genius Database' that I extracted from the Beidou Yuan Universe Youth Ranking through personal connections."
"Not just Wang Taishi, but also the 'Green Goblin' of Jinjiang No. 3 High School, the 'Thor' of the private Saint Luo Academy... all the information on your opponents that you need to be wary of is in here."
"Take it back and study it carefully. Only by knowing yourself and your enemy can you win every battle."
Li Zhengyuan patted Wang Xing on the shoulder, "Alright, go and rest. This battle isn't just for the school, it's for your own future."
As Wang Xing took the chip, a warm feeling welled up in his heart.
This targeted intelligence was invaluable to him.
Principal Li is often strict, but he does a lot of work behind the scenes for the sake of his students.
"Thank you, Principal," Wang Xing said sincerely.