Jiang Yuan is... number 1 in the country!

"It's...SSS-rank?!"

The admissions officer from Xinghai University swallowed hard, staring in shock at the flames before him.

"Sizzle sizzle sizzle!"

The immortal flames scorched the air, and the extreme high temperature of tens of millions of degrees was concentrated at a single point, making that area appear distorted and deformed.

Lu Beili's expression was solemn and surprised.

Luo Ningyan looked at it as if it were a precious treasure, her eyes shining.

Liu He was extremely excited.

The admissions officers from the four colleges were very interested.

It's important to know that even among the four top martial arts universities, SSS-level talents are extremely rare, and each one is a highly regarded genius!

"It seems we have to show even greater sincerity; we absolutely cannot let other schools snatch away such a genius," the four teachers thought to themselves.

No one doubted Jiang Yuan's words.

It was all because of the instant that flame appeared.

The principal's office instantly transformed into a sauna, with the temperature rising rapidly, the air distorted by the intense heat, and some green plants withering quickly.

Liu He and the others had no choice but to unleash their power to resist the unpleasantly high temperature.

The vice principal couldn't help but release his freezing barrier to isolate himself from the high temperature, which made him feel a little better.

"For a wisp of flame to possess such power! It's definitely SSS-class!! And one of the higher ranks!"

Liu He said excitedly.

"Our Nanjiang Martial Arts High School hasn't produced a student with SSS-level talent for many years! Hahaha!"

His gaze toward Jiang Yuan grew increasingly appreciative, as if he were looking at a nephew or son—warm, ardent, and full of anticipation.

SSS-level talent + national champion – anyone can understand what that means.

As long as he doesn't die young, he could very well become another Northern King!

The mainstay of the future of Great Xia and even humanity!

He is also honored to have cultivated such talent as a principal!

The vice principal exclaimed, "So that's what terrifying talent he has! No wonder he's risen so quickly, crushing his peers in such a short time... No wonder..."

"fart!"

Principal Liu He retorted, "Without years of accumulation, even if one awakens an SSS-level talent in a single move, it is absolutely impossible to grow into the top student in the province, or even the top student in the country, in a short period of time."

He then looked at Jiang Yuan and smiled, "Alright, Jiang, put away your talent."

Jiang Yuan dispersed the Undying Phoenix Flame.

Liu He said with a smile, "As heaven maintains vigor through movement, a gentleman should constantly strive for self-improvement."

"In my opinion, Jiang Yuan's achievements today are the result of your hard work."

"Awakening to top-tier talent, he also knows how to hide his strength and bide his time, waiting for the day he can ride the wind and become a dragon, rising all the way to crush his peers as a dark horse."

"Okay, very good."

"I really want to meet your parents and see how they raised such an outstanding child..."

He showered Jiang Yuan with compliments, making Jiang Yuan blush slightly.

Liu He finally got back to the main topic.

"Because Jiang Yuan performed exceptionally well in this year's college entrance examination, bringing honor to our school, I have decided to award you the title of honorary alumnus and provide you with cultivation resources worth 30 million as a reward."

Jiang Yuan's eyes lit up.

There are other rewards?

No poking, no poking, no needle poking.

…………

at the same time.

The news of the end of the college entrance examination spread to major media outlets immediately.

…………

Chen Hao's home.

"Dad, Mom, I'm home!"

Chen Hao jumped home excitedly, "Did you guys see the news? Let me tell you..."

"What the hell are you looking at!"

Chen Hao's father cursed him in exasperation, "You son of a bitch, you got a zero on the test, you'll be eliminated in ten minutes, and you still have the nerve to be so happy? If I were you, I'd just go and smash my head against a block of tofu and die."

"What are you saying? If you don't get into Wuhan University, it's fine to be a veterinarian. At least it's stable," Chen Hao's mother said. "Son, what did you just say? What news?"

Chen Hao said mysteriously, "It's my good brother Jiang Yuan. Guess how many points he got?"

Chen Hao's mother: "That child? I know him, he's a very good child."

Chen Hao's father scoffed, "How much can someone who's friends with this kid amount to? I heard he's just an ordinary assassin, maybe a 10 at most. Old Wang's son next door is a water mage, and he only got 15 points. He's guaranteed at least a second-tier university..."

"Jiang Yuan got the highest score in the country."

"First place? First place is not bad." Chen Hao's father nodded.

Chen Hao's mother chimed in, "That's great."

Three seconds later, the two of them turned their heads at the same time, their eyes wide open.

"Wait, what did you say?"

"Who got the highest score in the country?!"

Chen Hao said, enunciating each word clearly, "I said, my brother, Jiang Yuan, is this year's national champion."

Chen Hao's parents were completely dumbfounded.

……

Close the small family.

"Xiaoxiao, how did you do on the exam?" Guan Xiaoxiao's mother asked nervously.

Guan's father was also staring intently at Guan Xiaoxiao, who was sitting on the sofa.

She opened the StarNet website, browsed the news, and casually remarked, "55 points, ranking in the top 1,000 in the province, not bad."

Mr. and Mrs. Guan breathed a sigh of relief and smiled.

"You came back with a long face, we thought you did badly on the test. But you did very well."

"I'll go make you something delicious right now and treat you to a good meal."

Guan Xiaoxiao paused,

Is this... okay?

While helping his mother prepare vegetables, Guan's father turned his head and casually asked, "By the way, how did Jiang Yuan do on his exam?"

Guan Xiaoxiao paused for two seconds, then said, "He...did a good job on the exam."

"So he's in the top 10,000 in the province? Not bad, not bad at all. I knew I hadn't misjudged that kid."

"Not ten thousandth, he is... number one," Guan Xiaoxiao said softly.

"First? Oh, he's the top student in the class. He did even better than you! That's amazing!" Mr. Guan exclaimed in surprise.

"No." Guan Xiaoxiao hugged her knees and said slowly, "He is... the number one in the country."

Mr. Guan was taken aback, and Mrs. Guan couldn't help but turn her head as well.

……

Ascending to Heaven

A quiet and peaceful dessert shop.

The pink-haired female shop manager with squinty eyes is smiling as she makes desserts behind the counter.

Yan Runan and Mo Xixi sat in the window seats, with several empty plates in front of them.

"Oh dear."

Yan Runan was scrolling through system information when she suddenly exclaimed in surprise.

Mo Xixi raised her head.

"Sister Yan, what's wrong?"

Yan Runan, whose eyes were covered by black satin, smiled at her and said, "The college entrance exam is over, and your brother's results are out."

"Brother Yuan?! How did he do on the exam? Was he the top scorer in the whole province?!" Mo Xixi asked expectantly.

Yan Runan shook his head.

Mo Xixi was somewhat disappointed.

"Sigh, not first place."

"Well, based on his score, he's definitely in the top ten. It's just not as prestigious as first place." Mo Xixi stuffed a big bite of cake into her mouth and asked curiously, "So who's first?"

Yan Runan laughed and said, "I didn't say your brother wasn't number one. What I meant was that he's not just number one in the province, but number one in the country."

"I knew I hadn't misjudged him," she said proudly, pleased with her own judgment.

With a loud clang.

Mo Xixi dropped the fork in her hand to the ground.

The squinty-eyed, pink-haired shop manager turned to look.

Mo Xixi suddenly stood up, slammed her hands on the table, and made an incredulous sound.

"Number one in the whole country?!"