Chapter 0010: The Competition Begins

What Professor Wang said is a fact

At this point, he also glanced at his panel attributes

Art of Magic: Wood God Technique Level 1 Beginner, Nurturing Spirit Technique Level 0 Ordinary, Flying Vine Technique Level 1 Beginner, Flower God Technique Level 1 Beginner

18 perennial top twenty scholars, and a competitor ranked first in the entire department who is over fifty? Regardless of who looks at Su Heng's results, they are somewhat "outstanding". Su Heng's cultivation level is also the lowest among the 19 individuals; apart from him being at the second level of spiritual transformation, all the others are at the third level or above, with the strongest, Wang Hui, having reached the fifth level of spiritual transformation.

Mastery of Botany Level 1

Standing on the outskirts of the crowd listening to the two professors speak, as time passed, Guo Zhanpeng smiled and politely requested to proceed to the grand auditorium

Many people are frustrated that Wang has risen to prominence due to his family background, but there is no absolute fairness in this world. The wealth earned through the hard work of one's ancestors should rightfully be enjoyed by their descendants.

"Lao Su, are you nervous?" Su Heng set off from the dormitory together with Luo Shaofei. The competition venue for the first year is relatively simple, consisting of a grand auditorium with tiered seating fully occupied by the audience. At the far end of the auditorium, a row of computers is placed on the podium for speeches.

After being brutally defeated by Zhang Hong in the last practice, he was awarded a Level 1 Botany rank

In the grand discussions, Wang and Li remained completely unfazed by Su Heng's arrival; even if Feihuang had something to say, he suppressed his words after glancing at the two professors.

Level 1 proficiency in auxiliary linguistics

Upon arriving at the podium, this freshman counselor quickly energized the atmosphere of over a thousand spectators with just a few words. Even without his efforts, the students were already sufficiently excited. This is the All-Star Game, one of the most prestigious events on the planet, far more popular than the Olympics or the World Cup of previous generations.

Botanical Improvement Science Level 0 Ordinary

Comprehensive evaluation: Theoretical knowledge Level 1 45 points, Practical ability Level 1 19 points

Even though those ranked in the top twenty may not have the confidence to compete with Wang Hui and Yu Feihuang, they will at least receive some applause and recognition. They possess the strength and qualifications to contend with those few. Su Heng? Are you sure this guy is not signing up just for laughs?

Super Scholar System: Host Su Heng

At the backstage of the competition venue, when Su Heng arrived, Wang Hui, Yu Feihuang, Li Yalin, and others were already present, along with the counselor Guo Zhanpeng. Everyone was silent, gathered around the two middle-aged men, listening attentively to something with great respect

Su Heng immediately recognized the identities of the two individuals; one was Professor Li Yue of Auxiliary Spirit Studies, and the other was Professor Wang Weizheng of Spirit Plant Cultivation.

The first aspect of their competition is knowledge reserve, and the second is practical treatment of damaged spiritual herbal medicine

As Su Heng approached the competition venue for the first-year students, he felt a slight sigh within him upon seeing the one or two thousand figures in the hall. The university students in this parallel world were truly different from those on Earth in his previous life.

As the two professors took their seats at the front desk and the applause gradually subsided, Guo Zhanpeng assumed the role of the host, smiling as he delivered a few words. The moment Wang Hui's name was mentioned, even though the 19 contestants were still backstage, the thunderous applause and cheers from the front caused everyone to change their expressions.

Standing outside the entrance of the auditorium, Luo Shaofei listened to the bustling voices inside and teasingly remarked to Su Heng, still somewhat incredulous that his roommate had signed up for the competition. "I heard that the registration closed an hour ago, and out of more than 700 people in the entire department, only 19 signed up. Besides you, the rest are all top 20 scholars who have consistently ranked high in the department, while you are ranked outside the top 50. Ranking isn't the key issue; the key issue is that you have a serious bias in your studies, my friend!"

Under the plain words, Su Heng began to walk towards the venue. He did not take the main entrance that the audience would use, but rather a special passage. At the appropriate time, he would enter in order along with the other competitors.

The Spirit Wood system, due to its natural advantages, serves as the cultivator of all spirit plants and precious medicines, and is the primary source of components for elixirs. This is also one of the most noteworthy systems in the entire Jiangzhou Institute of Technology.

When Wang appears at the front stage of the auditorium, he will be under the attention of one to two thousand teachers and students.

Wang Hui's face was radiant, and his gaze swept over the 18 classmates like a lion king surveying his territory, before he walked towards the corridor with a hint of a proud smile.

Please welcome contestant number 1, Wang Hui

At the deepest part of the podium, there is a large LCD screen on the wall that can display the athletes' scores at any time

Once the fivefold transformation is achieved, it transcends into the extraordinary realm, where one's lifespan doubles and one can soar through the skies and traverse the earth by personal strength

Su Heng smiled calmly and said, "What is there to be nervous about? It's just an exam. Just treat it with a normal mindset."

Even as an audience member, being able to witness the commencement of the grand event in person is a profound stimulation

Standing in the background, I heard a clear commentary, and the supervising professor was openly keeping a close watch on the 18 individuals waiting to take the stage. Except for Yu Feihuang, who looked quite displeased, the rest appeared relatively calm.

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Being able to serve as a professor at a second-tier institution like Jiangzhou University of Technology speaks volumes about one's academic capabilities, as all are at least at Level 3 or above. These two individuals are also serving as on-site judges or invigilators for today's freshmen.

Professor Wang Weizheng lightly coughed at this moment, his voice gradually suppressing the entire audience, and said with a smile, "I am not unfamiliar with Wang Huitong; having taught him for nearly a year in his freshman year, he has always been the most knowledgeable in theoretical concepts, possesses the best practical skills, and even his cultivation is the highest among all freshmen. It is a pity that this fellow is somewhat lazy and has not fully utilized his talents; otherwise, I believe there would be no suspense regarding the freshman quota."

Wang Hui smiled humbly under Professor Wang's introduction, not daring to show off in front of the professor. After his presentation concluded, Guo Zhanpeng announced the second contestant. When Yu Feihuang took the stage, this handsome young man confidently smiled at the crowd, saying, "After today, Wang Hui will also be surpassed by me!"

Cultivation Level: Second Stage of Spiritual Transformation

Jiangzhou University of Technology is still just a second-tier institution within the province. Compared to the three top-tier universities in the province, as well as the first-tier universities and prestigious institutions outside the province, ordinary students would feel even more despondent if they went there

The evolutionary direction of the Spirit Wood system

As they walked towards the front aisle amidst laughter, the remaining 16 individuals looked at Su Heng with peculiar expressions, several of them unable to suppress their amusement

I will not say much in the way of pleasantries. The University All-Star League was first held under the proposal of Emperor Chongzhen and has a history of over three hundred years. It has produced countless strong individuals and pioneers in various fields of human knowledge. In our Ming Dynasty, there is a saying that if you do not have the experience of participating in the provincial competition of the All-Star League, you should not expect to go far in life. The positions of governor and general are the highest peaks you can aspire to in your lifetime. I hereby announce that the competition for the Jiangzhou University of Technology's Lingmu Department, Class of 2021, officially begins!

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Soil Science Level 0 Proficiency

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Level 0 Mastery of Botany Cultivation

After saying this, he turned his gaze to Su Heng and jokingly said, "Su Heng, can you guess what kind of response we will receive when we take the stage to introduce ourselves? Will it be boos when it’s your turn? Haha, it doesn’t matter, you will get used to it."

Skill: Wood God Technique (Grade 3)

After Guo Zhanpeng, Li Yue and Wang Weizheng walked out in succession, once again eliciting cheers from the audience at the front desk, the applause continued for a long time

Of course, the Spirit Wood system is not about combat; it is a support-oriented logistical talent. No one would be foolish enough to send Einstein or Professor Yuan, who invented hybrid rice, to the front lines to serve as a frontline soldier

The first point relies on completing exercises and answering questions, with rankings determined by scores. The second point is that cultivation also plays a certain role; the higher the cultivation, the more powerful the techniques that can be wielded. The quantity of techniques mastered is also crucial. However, in any aspect, Su Heng has always been suppressed, heavily constrained.

The four years of undergraduate study are divided into four competition arenas held simultaneously from the first year to the fourth year. The competitions of the seniors in their fourth and third years are the most popular and eye-catching, with tickets for their venues being extremely hard to come by

In a few days, the All-Star League for university students of the Ming Dynasty Empire will officially commence, with the competition for spots at Jiangzhou University of Technology.

During this period, he has been frequenting the library, continuously enhancing his knowledge base. Through self-study over the past half month, he has advanced from a basic level to proficiency in soil science, and his theoretical knowledge and capabilities have significantly improved.

All participants will take part in the theoretical knowledge competition under the watchful eyes of the audience, which essentially means an examination monitored by thousands of people

A variety of cheers and applause erupted like boiling water.