"Yun Chen? Not worth recruiting at all!"
The admissions representative from Qingyun University actually accused Yun Chen of playing tricks and exploiting loopholes during the college entrance exam.
They claimed that this so-called Unclassed Drifter path was just a manipulative ploy to game the entrance exam dungeons. At its core, it was a matter of lacking morals and unethical behavior.
One student even went so far as to mock and slander Yun Chen with the term "grindhouse examinee from a small town."
"Teacher, I bet Yun Chen has already secretly undergone class advancement."
"Even if he's stupid, he should know that the Drifter path is a dead end. The higher the level, the more Free Attribute Points and Skill Points he'll lose."
"But now it's too late to turn back. He's already dumped all his Skill Points into beginner skills from other classes. The guy's basically done for."
"In gaming terms, the character is ruined. He might as well reroll."
"Sure, you can remake a game account. But life doesn't give you that option."
"So honestly, this guy doesn't deserve any special attention."
"I can say with full responsibility: this is the weakest top scorer in entrance exam history!"
The student from Qingyun University grew more and more agitated as he spoke. Seeing that the professor didn't stop him, his words became increasingly vicious.
"You—!"
These baseless accusations instantly infuriated Yun Chen's homeroom teacher, Jin Sheng. His face flushed with rage.
Even a mild-mannered man can lose his temper.
Enraged, Jin Sheng stood up and shouted, "Watch your mouth! The Drifter path is a rmy student chose, not some scheme or trick!"
He wasn't the only one angry.
Principal Fang of Dongyun High School had gone stone-faced, visibly displeased.
Even the two homeroom teachers of the elite Rocket Class looked annoyed. The blatant disdain and arrogance in the Qingyun University student's words toward their small town were unmistakable—and deeply offensive.
"Grindhouse examinee from a small town?" That was just plain mean.
"You—!"
At first, Tian Yuanzhou, the Qingyun University student, was startled by Jin Sheng's cold glare and instinctively stepped back.
But remembering his professor was right beside him, he straightened up. What was there to fear?
"Why do you think the recruiters from Qingyun University didn't come themselves? Obviously, they saw right through that this so-called top scorer was all title, no substance."
"I bet this guy's nothing more than a product of the test-focused system. Send him into a Rift or put him on the front lines—he'd probably turn and run on the spot!"
Perhaps ashamed or just defensive, Tian Yuanzhou stepped forward again, his words even more cutting.
Qingyun University's Professor Ou Hua frowned slightly.
Truthfully, even he found this student too talkative.
Still, he was protective of his own.
Seeing that the Dongyun teachers looked ready to explode, he cast a cold, oppressive glare their way.
In that moment, Jin Sheng and the others felt like a bucket of cold water had been dumped over their heads, dousing their fury. Their bodies froze, as if facing a powerful threat.
"Hmph..."
This professor from Qingyun University was a Level 40 Second Advancement powerhouse. Even if every teacher in Dongyun High School joined forces, they wouldn't be able to match him.
He was an elite graduate from a prestigious university. He'd fought on the front lines, braved life-and-death battles. Even those of the same level might not last against him.
After all, at times, the gap between equals can be vast.
Even among the same level, one's Four-Dimensional Attributes could differ by leaps and bounds.
Not to mention, elite university graduates naturally had access to many more advanced skills.
That's why the term "Academic Tyrants" referred to the top 7 universities—they were simply on another level.
At this moment, even Principal Fang didn't know what to do.
He cursed the student from Qingyun University a thousand times over in his mind, but he dared not voice his displeasure outright.
"You've gone too far!"
"Professor Ou Hua, you wouldn't be planning to bully the weak with your strength, would you?"
At this moment, a displeased voice rang out from another university representative in the room.
It was Professor Li Yage from Jiangnan University, the top school within the province. Her eyebrows rose sharply in protest.
Dongyun City was part of Jiangnan Province, after all. They couldn't just stand by and watch.
"It's all a misunderstanding, just a misunderstanding..."
"That Qingyun University student really went too far."
With the situation on the verge of conflict, some of the other university reps began to smooth things over. They were here to recruit, not brawl.
Besides, that student from Qing really was asking for a slap. His words had been downright infuriating.
If he had said all that to Dongyun teachers alone, Tian Yuanzhou wouldn't have backed down.
But now that Jiangnan University had stepped in, he swallowed his words. Still, don't expect him to apologize—that wasn't happening.
And just then...
Crash!
The sliding doors of the meeting room were pushed open.
A tall, lean, and strong young man strode in, led by the principal's assistant.
It was clearly Yun Chen.
He had no idea he'd just been at the center of a verbal storm—or that a certain prestigious university student had just spent several minutes tearing into him.
Still, even a fool could tell the atmosphere in this room was... tense.
Even the usually kind and mild-mannered Teacher Jin Sheng looked visibly angry, as if something had really set him off.
"Yun Chen, you're here."
"Let me introduce you. These are representatives from the major universities..."
Jin Sheng tried to compose himself and stepped forward to greet his student.
But before he could finish, Yun Chen calmly interrupted.
"What happened just now?"
Yun Chen's chiseled features were always calm and distant. It was rare for any emotion to flicker across his face.
His words were flat, simple—but somehow carried incredible weight.
A person's temperament is often shaped by their experiences.
Having lived two lives—especially one where he came from a high background—Yun Chen's cool arrogance was underpinned by a steady, dignified aura.
Even his casual words seemed to command respect and demand attention.
"I..."
Jin Sheng opened his mouth but found himself unable to respond. Faced with his prized student's calm inquiry, he didn't know where to begin.
But what the teacher didn't want to say, others were more than happy to voice.
"Oh, just a little debate between me and your teacher," Tian Yuanzhou said smugly. "About whether or not you exploited loopholes in the entrance exam—basically, whether you cheated."
"I said you might be the weakest top scorer in history, and your teacher lost it."
The Qingyun University student was all too eager to jump in. He didn't dare talk back to Jiangnan University's professors, but a lowly high school student? No pressure.
"And you are?" Yun Chen turned his gaze on him.
"Second-year student, Qingyun University," Tian Yuanzhou replied.
As soon as he spoke, he frowned. He didn't like that look in Yun Chen's eyes.
That gaze and aura reminded him too much of the top-tier elites on campus.
"Second-year at Qingyun University?"
"Good..."
"Then as the so-called weakest top scorer, I now challenge you."
"If I can't defeat you within five moves—consider it my loss."
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