Chapter 72: Mortality Rate of 1.2%
Gu Qianghan went to the lounge to rest. Li Yuan, on the other hand, approached the nearby weapon cabinet, took out a long spear, and began practicing. Today, most of the time was spent running around. He couldn't settle down to cultivate.
"First practice spear for an hour, then practice meditation technique for two hours," Li Yuan decided. "After that, continue practicing the 'Observing the Great Day Starry Sky Technique'."
The path of cultivation doesn't allow for any slack even for a day.
"Others may want to befriend me, show goodwill not because of my handsome appearance and kind heart," Li Yuan thought deeply, "but because I have enough value."
Only with value can mutual feelings be stable. Not to mention interacting with others, even between parents and children, it's the same.
"Hoo!" "Hoo!" The long spear was like a dragon, and with a casual thrust, Li Yuan could mobilize his entire body's strength.
In fact, while practicing spear techniques, Li Yuan was also contemplating.
"Signed the contract."
"For the college entrance examination, is it enough to reach the score line of the five top universities?" Li Yuan muttered.
He couldn't say for sure he would be able to achieve this score line, so cultivation naturally couldn't be slackened.
"Starlight University." Li Yuan shook his head slightly.
Before the third year of high school, Li Yuan had never thought about Starlight University or Starry Sky University.
At that time, the difference was too great.
But human ambitions are constantly changing. After the January adjustment and examination, with the improvement of his grades, Li Yuan occasionally thought about Starlight University.
"Recognize reality." Li Yuan suddenly swung his long spear, and the spear struck fiercely against the sandbag.
"Pong~" The sandbag burst forth with a tremendous roar.
"Nearly a hundred years ago, Dongfang Ji could walk from Kunlun Martial Arts University to the pinnacle of martial arts," Li Yuan thought to himself. "The quality of a university doesn't determine everything."
Whether it's high school or university, it's just a stage in the growth of a martial artist.
Not to mention Kunlun Martial Arts University is not inferior.
Even Jiangbei Martial Arts University, where the average talent of students is much lower, has produced many transformed students during their university years, and in history, there have been many source martial artist who have emerged, and even more than one sky warrior has been born.
As for Kunlun Martial Arts University? In terms of the total number of sky warriors born, it is not much less than Starlight University.
"Nowadays, the conditions of Kunlun Martial Arts University are definitely better than in the era of Dongfang Ji," Li Yuan's heart was full of ambition.
"Innovation? Many predecessors in history have successfully innovated."
"In the future, I can also become an innovator, a sky warrior."
["The proficiency of your spear technique has increased from Grade Four - 2% to Grade Four - 3%."] This message flashed across the Divine Palace panel suddenly.
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The invitations for the second and third days were quite ordinary, including discussions, lectures, and 'one-on-one' exchanges with elite students of martial arts universities.
There were also some tests, such as fist strength and burst speed tests.
Li Yuan informed the observers of the five major universities in advance about signing the contract with Kunlun Martial Arts University, and receiving the S-level contract, but some regretted it.
Some also thought Li Yuan was not worth the S-level.
However, Li Yuan was unaware of this.
The news did not spread among the students either.
After Gu Qianghan learned about it, he only told Lin Lanyue, and the two of them kept it secret, and even Wu Dongdong did not know.
On the third day, after dinner, thousands of students gathered in a large conference hall.
"The practical combat assessment with astral realm creatures will start early tomorrow morning?"
"Do we need to sign a death waiver?"
"In the practical combat assessment, there is a mortality rate of 1.2%?" Thousands of elite students exploded into discussions upon hearing the explanation from the female teacher on the podium.
"Quiet!" A deep voice rang out like a bell, instantly suppressing all the discussions.
Inside the conference room, it became completely quiet.
All the students looked at the podium. Besides the female teacher, there was now a burly man in blue martial arts uniform.
He was over two meters tall, with an astonishing momentum. Especially when his ice-cold eyes swept over, few students dared to meet his gaze.
"A mortality rate of 1.2% makes you panic? Are you scared?" The voice of the burly man in blue was cold. "Then in the future, when you face tasks with a mortality rate exceeding 50% in the depths of the astral realm, will you just desert?"
The entire conference room fell silent.
"A 1.2% mortality rate?" Li Yuan stood among the crowd, silently listening.
He wasn't afraid of any mortality rate, just slightly surprised.
After all, logically speaking, they were only participating as students.
There was also a possibility of death?
On the podium, the burly man in blue nodded to the female teacher, indicating her to continue speaking.
"The location of the practical combat assessment is temporarily confidential," the female teacher's voice was gentle. "During the practical combat assessment, most of what you'll face are non-entry-level astral realm creatures, and the strongest will only be Level 12."
"They have all been screened."
"During the assessment, Jiangbei Martial Arts University will collaborate with the military to ensure your protection throughout, striving for zero casualties."
"However, it's still difficult to avoid accidents, so we don't force everyone to participate," the female teacher said. "If you're unwilling, just fill out the 'Voluntary Waiver of Practical Combat Assessment Application Form'."
Every student listened, and only when they heard 'full protection' did they feel somewhat reassured.
When they heard they could opt out, many students began to think carefully.
"However," the female teacher's tone turned, "if you do not participate in the practical combat assessment, or if you fail to meet the minimum requirements during the assessment, then you will not be eligible for the special training contract of the five major universities."
"In addition, even if you are admitted to one of the five major universities through the college entrance examination, if you want to be included in the special training list, you will still have to participate in and pass the practical combat assessment."
A commotion broke out.
Most students were previously unaware of this regulation.
"You have to participate in the practical combat assessment to be selected for special training?" Li Yuan was also surprised.
"This is a new rule," Lin Lanyue whispered beside him. "In the past, there was only a practical combat assessment, but it wasn't linked to the special training list."
"This was just announced by the Martial Arts Department. It hasn't been officially announced yet, so it's normal that it hasn't spread widely."
Li Yuan suddenly realized.
"There will also be corresponding rewards for the practical combat assessment," the female teacher continued. "The first place in the points ranking will be rewarded with 2 million Blue Star Coins."
"The second to tenth places in the points ranking will be rewarded with 500,000 Blue Star Coins."
"Those ranked 11th to 100th will be rewarded with 200,000 Blue Star Coins."
"Those ranked below 100, as long as they pass the practical combat assessment, will also be rewarded with 50,000 Blue Star Coins."
Many students' eyes lit up.
The rewards for the practical combat assessment were obviously higher than those during the skills assessment, with the first place directly receiving 2 million Blue Star Coins.
Not to mention the rewards for the top ten rankings.
As long as they met the standard, they would receive at least 50,000 Blue Star Coins, which was already quite a lot.
"This is a large-scale subsidy." Li Yuan couldn't help but say.
"Everyone who can participate in this activity is an elite student from a province. It's normal to produce a group of source martial artists in the future," Lin Lanyue smiled softly. "Therefore, it's not easy to invite them over. Jiangbei Martial Arts University will definitely distribute a large amount of money to gain favor and leave a good impression."
Li Yuan pondered.
In a sense, this was an investment in human connections by Jiangbei Martial Arts University.
As long as they accepted this reward, they would indirectly receive a favor from Jiangbei Martial Arts University.
On the podium.
"Whether to participate in the practical combat assessment is your own decision," the female teacher said. "After returning to your dormitory, there will be contract documents on the virtual network. You can sign or waive them in your personal space."
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Thousands of students gradually walked out of the conference room, and it was still not dark.
"Li Yuan, are you participating?" Lin Lanyue asked.
"Of course," Li Yuan smiled. "I have already signed the special training contract, so I have to go."
It was stipulated in the S-level special training contract signed two days ago that he must participate in the practical combat assessment.
Not participating would be considered a breach of contract.
If he participated but did not pass the assessment, it would not be a breach of contract, but he would have to participate again after enrollment.
If he failed the assessment twice, his treatment would be reduced.
"Are you not afraid of the mortality rate?" Lin Lanyue asked with a hint of teasing.
"What's there to be afraid of? I've received honorary titles," Li Yuan smiled. "If we talk about danger, the last encounter was even more dangerous."
"That's true," Lin Lanyue smiled.
Then she lowered her head, opened her smart ring, and tapped on the light screen.
Drip~
Li Yuan's smart ring immediately vibrated. He looked down and saw that Lin Lanyue had sent a video file through V message.
"What's this?" Li Yuan was puzzled.
"Don't ask now, there are too many people here," Lin Lanyue smiled. "Watch it on the virtual network when you get back. See you tomorrow."
Lin Lanyue walked away directly.
Li Yuan suppressed his curiosity and did not open it. He walked back to the dormitory building with Gu Qianghan.