Chapter 213: Here I come!

“Out of the 62,300 junior high graduates in Hanggang this year, only about 2% were able to enter our Saint Water Middle School, and all of you here are that 2%!”

“High school is a turning Point in our lives, the college entrance examination is a ritual in the process of growing up, and your college entrance examination score will determine where you will live for the next few years.”

“I believe that as top performers in junior high, all of you who entered Saint Water Middle School are aiming for Top Universities, but every year the college entrance examination is a hellish mode, a difference of one Point can result in a hundred-place gap.”

“According to statistics, the number of college entrance examination candidates each year generally exceeds 10 million, but there are only a few Top Universities, so the intensity of the competition is imaginable.”

“However, today, at the opening ceremony, another path to Top Universities is laid before you: defeating the School Team’s new students!” Principal Wang Weidou declared passionately.

As soon as he said this, the entire arena erupted.

“Top Universities? Our city only had about 26 people get in last year.”

“Although there were only 26, our school accounted for 21 of them, so the Principal isn’t really exaggerating.”

“They’re all new students, so why are some already on the School Team? How were those people chosen?”

“Who cares how they were chosen, they’re in for it now anyway.”

“Wait, I’m going first, none of you stop me!”

Wang Weidou waved his hand, signaling for everyone to quiet down, and then continued:

“We will replace the School Team members based on your performance. Perhaps some students here may not yet know the significance of joining the School Team.”

“As long as you join the School Team, achieve first place in the province in government-organized campus competitions within three years of high school, and pass the D-level Beastmaster assessment, you will be eligible to participate in the special test assessment for Top Universities, without having to take the hellish college entrance examination.”

“If your goal is a first-tier university, finishing in the top three in the province can also earn you this opportunity.”

“Of course, this means you have enough talent in Yu Beast, and you will have to spend a lot of time on Pet cultivation and training, so your study time will inevitably be much less than other students. I hope the students who come up to challenge later can weigh the pros and cons.”

“However…” Wang Weidou paused, then smiled: “If you just want to test the strength of the School Team members, we are very welcome.”

“Those selected for the School Team are special recruits who were either recommended or self-awakened. By defeating them, even if you ultimately choose not to join the School Team, you will have fully demonstrated your abilities in front of all the teachers and students, showing that you are no worse than them!”

“No more idle talk. Next, please welcome the members of this year’s School Team.” Wang Weidou turned sideways, raised a hand, and said: “They are Lu You, Qiao Sang, Wang Jihang, Lu Liangye, Jin Feifan, and Jiang Nai.”

The dark red curtain automatically opened, and the six members of the battle group appeared before everyone.

Principal Wang Weidou had the potential to be a multi-level marketing guru; after his speech, the Holy Water Arena completely erupted. Not only the new students, but also some older students felt a surge of passion, as if they were reliving their past.

First place in the province might be too distant, but achieving a top three finish in the province was not out of reach, especially since everyone knew that Saint Water Middle School was always second best.

The chances of getting into Top Universities were slim, so a first-tier university was basically the goal most students strived for.

Moreover, Pet battles themselves were a competition item that all Yu Beast Masters were interested in. Not having to study endlessly, but instead participating in battle competitions to gain university admission, was simply something 90% of children who had just become Yu Beast Masters dreamed of.

As for the remaining 10% of students who might not be interested in battles, they were also eager to try after hearing the Principal’s final words.

Students who could get into Saint Water Middle School were among the top few in their respective junior high schools; without being conceited, they certainly had confidence.

Defeating those special recruits who were either recommended or had self-awakened brain regions in front of everyone was a great way to prove themselves, instantly becoming a popular figure and gaining priority in choosing a partner for their three years of high school.

Everyone in the arena stared at the six School Team members on the stage, their eyes gleaming.

With thousands of eyes on him, Jin Feifan, as a socially anxious person, had never seen such a scene. His legs immediately went weak and started trembling, forming a stark contrast to Qiao Sang, who was beside him, her eyes sparkling as she looked around.

Goodness, the Principal truly lived up to his title. After that speech, look how hyped everyone is! If everyone lines up to challenge later, how many Points would that be… Qiao Sang couldn’t help but grin foolishly.

“Who’s going first?” Principal Wang Weidou asked from the side.

Lu You, Lu Liangye, and Wang Jihang remained silent. According to movie scenes, true masters usually appear last, and those who go first are cannon fodder. They were masters, so they definitely couldn’t go first!

Jin Feifan, on the other hand, was frozen in place, her hands and feet cold. Forget going first, she practically wished she could run away on the spot.

Just then, Qiao Sang stepped forward and said, “I will!”

Lu You and the others: “!!!”

They looked at Qiao Sang in shock.

Are you kidding me?! The most amazing person in their School Team is going first?!

Didn’t they agree that masters always go last?!

“Very good, do you have anything you want to say to everyone?” Wang Weidou handed over the microphone.

Everyone’s attention was focused on Qiao Sang.

Qiao Sang was not flustered at all. She took the microphone, turned to the Principal, and asked, “I want to know, if I don’t lose, will this segment continue indefinitely?”

Wang Weidou was stunned for a moment, then nodded and said, “Of course, until no one challenges.”

Then she was relieved…

“I only have one thing to say.” Qiao Sang looked forward, her face serious, and said, “I will not lose.”

The Holy Water Arena suddenly fell silent.

The next second, the entire arena erupted, the effect comparable to the Principal’s long and passionate speech just moments before.

“Holy cow, who is this, so arrogant!”

“I know! Have you seen the Bai Xin Competition a while ago? She used a Fire Fang Dog to defeat several intermediate Pets and became the champion.”

“What backwater competition, I’ve never even heard of it. Probably only weaklings participated.”

“If her Pet is a Fire Fang Dog, then my Power Palm Crab can counter her perfectly. Let me go first later.”

“Isn’t that a bit much? She’s a girl. Do we have to be so ruthless? I think it’s better if my Lili Duck goes first.”

“…”

On the other side, in a second-year class.

“This junior probably doesn’t know the terror of a long battle yet.” A School Team member who had lost face at the opening ceremony shook his head.

“Let me tell you, she has the right to be so bold. She’s the abnormal junior I mentioned in the group earlier.” Shi Gaofeng said.

“The one who’s even more abnormal than Wang Yao?” A boy next to him gasped and asked.

“Not sure, haven’t compared, but it feels that way.” Shi Gaofeng nodded.

In Class 1 of the second year, Wang Yao watched the center of the arena, her fists clenched.

Undeniably, after this period of training, Qiao Sang, who was a year younger than her, had caused her immense psychological pressure.

“Please don’t get humiliated…” Wang Yao silently prayed.

As someone who could cause her pressure, she naturally didn’t want Qiao Sang to lose in a long battle.

Soon, the first challenger walked down from his seat.

“Hello, I’m Zhang Jinchuan from Class 5 of the first year. Please guide me.”

After speaking, he summoned a Little Chubby Dove.

“Class 1 of the first year, Qiao Sang.”

Qiao Sang formed hand seals, and from the gray star array, a grey and yellow figure appeared before everyone.

“Xiao Xunbao~”