According to the two senior students, the freshmen competition would take place soon, mainly to re-rank the freshmen.
As usual, it would start anywhere from ten days to half a month later. In any case, a new round of reshuffling was about to begin.
The seniors named Lin Yun and Li Jie also felt a bit awkward to stay any longer, as there was quite a lot of work at the freshmen registration area.
After some casual chatting, they left this mansion.
Today, freshmen from the 37 provinces of Xuanlong Country were arriving one after another.
The vast Jiangnan University was like a boundless ocean; the influx of so many newcomers didn't even cause a single ripple.
At night, Yun Chen stood on the rooftop of the mansion, gazing into the distance.
He quickly realized that this No. 1 mansion was not only huge but also situated on high ground.
From afar, it offered a panoramic view of the surrounding scenery, evoking a heroic feeling of looking down upon the world.
No wonder the wealthy and powerful loved to stand in high places — it gave them a feeling of literally having the city beneath their feet.
"Looks like most people have arrived,"
At that moment, Yun Chen also noticed many lights already lit up in the freshmen dormitory area.
Perhaps because the mansion on the mountain in the same accommodation area was too bright and too close,
Yun Chen's keen senses had already detected faint, hidden gazes looking his way from afar.
Just this alone made him the most conspicuous target.
……
The next day.
Yun Chen woke up early as usual, very disciplined.
100 sit-ups.
100 squats.
100 push-ups.
With a private running track attached to the mansion, Yun Chen no longer needed to look for a place to run; he conveniently started jogging on his own track.
Ding!
[Daily task completed. You can choose a reward from the following:]
[① Gain 10 free attribute points.]
[② Gain 10 skill points.]
[③ Gain a random material.]
The third daily reward was not fixed.
Sometimes it was a random skill sometimes a random weapon.
Today, it was random materials.
But Yun Chen never gambled on probabilities; steady as always, he would simply ignore this reward.
Just then...
Ding!
[Detected upcoming freshmen competition; new achievement task issued.]
[Achievement Task: Maintain first place in the freshmen competition.]
[Failure Penalty: None.]
[Reward: A new S-rank skill; Lucky Potion.]
…
A new task had finally arrived.
Yun Chen's clear black-and-white eyes glinted with a cold sharpness.
Even without system tasks, he had no intention of giving up this mansion.
He was never a yielding person.
To many first- and second-year students at Dongyun High School, Yun Chen, back when he was breaking through levels, was like a ruthless, cold monster-killing machine.
Every attack struck at the vital points—cold and merciless.
He was a man of violent aesthetics, mixed with cold arrogance.
Yun Chen was also aware that many so-called prodigies at the school were sharpening their fists, eager to challenge him.
Many doubted his creation of the "Unclassed Drifter" path.
To this...
He would not selectively ignore it like an ostrich burying its head in the sand.
Those doubts would soon be crushed.
Those voices of doubt would be stuffed back into their mouths by his own hands.
……
"Why, if we are all first-year freshmen, is the No. 1 dorm still a mansion on the mountaintop, while we have to live down on the hillside?"
"Just thinking about that guy standing high on the balcony looking down at us is so annoying."
From last night until early this morning, the freshmen already settled in their dorms were full of complaints.
What a joke.
All those present who could apply to Jiangnan University were prodigies from all over Xuanlong Country.
Many had been top figures in their local high schools.
But once they arrived at Jiangnan University, they found they had been artificially given a default ranking.
Every freshman was assigned a rank — first, second, third class.
Some got mansions, some single rooms, some double rooms, and some were crammed four to a room.
Ridiculous.
"The worst part is that the default rank corresponds to credits…"
"At Jiangnan University, the supermarket, cafeteria, labs, shops, skill exchange hall, special training grounds, weapon vendors, alchemy synthesis stations... basically everything requires 'credits' to purchase!"
"That's cruel."
The prodigies from the 37 provinces and all corners had chosen the best university of the last three years.
At first arrival, they were shocked by these rules, which resembled a brutal survival-of-the-fittest system.
Complaints aside...
They did not regret their choice.
Because every cafeteria at Jiangnan University served high-level cuisine, even special-grade dishes, all cooked by part-time 'chefs.'
Just eating high-grade dishes regularly could nourish the body, subtly improving physique and cell vitality.
Outside, they could never find such a massive force to have chefs working like factory workers, producing food 24/7.
Moreover, the university stores sold treasures that couldn't be found anywhere else.
Rare materials of all qualities…
Precious professional skill , rare universal skills…
Various rare materials…
Fur, sinew, and even magic crystals plucked from magical beasts…
Highly efficient life and mana potions…
Everything was here.
Treasures priceless and unavailable outside could be bought here just with 'credits.'
How could these prodigies not go crazy and excited?
This was a strength-first university — as long as you had credits, you could buy everything you dreamed of.
"But the root of all evil is this credit system."
They had learned that besides credits given according to ranking, credits were also gained by meeting performance standards in courses, completing tasks, leveling up, and so forth.
But now, courses hadn't started yet.
They had no way to get credits.
"In the end, the root of all evil is the unfair initial ranking."
"Exactly…"
"No one accepts it!"
"I heard many provincial top scorers also came to Jiangnan University, and they're unhappy. After all, each province's exam papers are different, so why is that Yun Chen ranked first?!"
"Well said!!"
"I think he only has the advantage of household registration!"
The freshmen troubled by credit problems all unanimously pointed their fingers at Yun Chen.
He was the one who benefited first!!
Just thinking of him looking down on them at night made them truly resentful.
Besides...
When they heard the Jiangnan provincial top scorer was this so-called Unclassed Drifter, even more doubts arose.
"This guy is just a freak of the college entrance exam system!!"
"Someone go challenge Yun Chen in the arena! If he dares to refuse, that proves this default ranking is baseless."
"Alright! If the first place loses, this ranking will be a joke!"
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