Martial arts ascend to the gods

Chapter 41 A Piece of Jade

Zhou Leng walked to the left side of the podium.

Many teachers and school leaders stood there.

Some teachers smiled and nodded slightly.

Some teachers and school leaders were polite, with only a fleeting smile on their faces.

Zhou Leng's heart skipped a beat and he secretly asked Teacher Mei and Teacher Sun.

In the end, both teachers assured Zhou Leng that nothing was wrong.

After a while, Sun Xiong came over, looked him up and down, and said with a smile: "It's only been a month since we last met, and you've grown a lot stronger. Great."

"It's all thanks to the good teachings of the martial arts school instructors."

The teachers around all laughed when they heard it.

Sun Xiong laughed and said, "Do you think we don't know? I thought you were covered in wounds today, no, you were dying, but you look so energetic, very good. You are worthy of being 503 on the freshman list. Most of us teachers couldn't get this rank back then."

"You're too kind. How can I compare with the teachers?" Zhou Leng said.

Sun Xiong glanced at the school leaders not far away and said with a smile: "Practice well, and when you reach the Xiantian stage, come to the school to see us."

"I will definitely work hard."

Sun Xiong looked into the distance again and whispered, "Principal Lu has been busy for you for a long time. After the commendation meeting is over, remember to thank him individually."

"it is good."

Soon, a commendation meeting was held.

Principal Lu stepped onto the podium and first thanked the leaders and alumni, and introduced the three innate masters who came.

Every time a Xiantian was mentioned, Principal Lu would solemnly invite that person to stand up and introduce his or her achievements, and then the whole audience would burst into warm applause.

When the innate Zhu Wanlai, who was a little-known figure in Rucheng, was introduced, Zhou Leng clapped his hands until they turned red, and the applause from the audience became even more enthusiastic.

Because Zhu Wanlai was not only an alumnus of No. 8 Middle School, but also had been to No. 8 Middle School two years ago. He was very humble and performed a set of Qi and blood state boxing called "Chongshan Fist" to demonstrate to the students.

Zhu Wanlai's Chongshan Fist was of great help to Zhou Leng.

After introducing the important guests, a beautiful female senior high school student walked onto the stage and introduced the history of No. 8 Middle School.

Zhou Leng listened to it several times, but he felt a little regretful every time.

There have been many innate talents in the history of No. 8 Middle School, but there has never been a grandmaster, let alone a martial saint.

This is also the pain of all teachers in No. 8 Middle School.

Therefore, many teachers placed their hopes on Zhang Xinglie and gave him all the resources they could. Some of the resources they could not give were also given to him secretly.

The commendation meeting was going on, and Zhou Leng listened intermittently, still thinking about how to accumulate resources for cultivation.

After a full hour and a half, the commendation ceremony officially began.

Soon, Zhou Leng saw familiar classmates walking up to the podium one by one.

Among them was the martial arts committee member Mo Hai, who was admitted to Xihai Martial Arts University and was one of the top ten martial artists. He also received awards from the school.

The recognition is carried out slowly.

As the last student walked away, Principal Lu walked to the microphone and said with a smile, "The next student to be commended is more or less something you can guess. It is Zhang Xinglie, the top student in our No. 8 Middle School and the second in the Rucheng City College Entrance Examination."

Zhou Leng just listened, because he had talked with Zhang Xinglie before and he didn't have time to come. He would probably video chat remotely or simply let their class teacher accept the award on their behalf.

The principal's voice echoed in the playground.

"However, everyone knows that Yunhua Wuda has a busy schedule, and he has to compete with freshmen from all over the country and even the world for rankings. Logically, he doesn't need to come, but I repeatedly persuaded him. I said, the younger students of No. 8 Middle School really want to see you, the genius who has been rumored for three years in No. 8 Middle School, don't you think so?"

"Yes..." A few students responded, but it was so sparse that no one thought Zhang Xinglie would come.

Principal Lu smiled and said, "So, today, he is here."

Zhou Leng turned his head suddenly and saw Zhang Xinglie actually walking out from behind the podium.

Zhou Leng was surprised and happy.

The students in their second and third years of high school and those who had just graduated were all familiar with Zhang Xinglie and looked at the podium in surprise.

"Let's welcome Zhang Xinglie!"

wow...

Warm applause broke out, and the momentum was no less than that of the previous innate master.

Zhang Xinglie walked to Principal Lu with vigorous steps.

He is tall, with thick hair, and looks like a lion.

Afterwards, Principal Lu listed Zhang Xinglie's achievements and honors, and even played photos and videos of Zhang Xinglie receiving awards on the big screen at the back.

Finally, Principal Lu presented the award to Zhang Xinglie.

Amidst warm applause, Zhang Xinglie held up the medicine voucher and trophy and saluted to express his gratitude to Principal Lu.

Zhang Xinglie did not leave and stood beside Principal Lu.

Principal Lu restrained his smile and glanced at the entire audience.

Some school leaders frowned slightly, looking helpless.

Principal Lu spoke slowly.

"Next, Zhang Xinglie and I will work together to present an award to a special student."

"Let me first tell you about this classmate's deeds."

"His name is Zhou Leng. He is not as dazzling as Zhang Xinglie. He is just like most of his classmates, ordinary."

"His father, Zhou Xiaomin, was a very ordinary soldier who died on the defense line of the West Sea Demon City."

"His mother, Ma Xia, was also an ordinary person who was killed by a demon."

"He lived alone since he was a child, grew up alone, and walked to No. 8 Middle School alone."

"Half a year before the college entrance examination, a demon attacked Rucheng. He was seriously injured and lay in bed for a month."

"But he didn't give up. He studied hard on his sickbed, read Zhao Dongjun's Miscellaneous Works, and practiced his Qi." "Will things get better? No. For more than half a year, his Qi hasn't improved at all."

"Because of his physical injury, he failed the literary exam and the physical exam, and ranked more than 70,000 in the city."

"He still did not lose heart, did not bow his head, and continued to practice hard."

"He is still preparing for the final martial arts exam."

"We don't know whether his perseverance moved the heavens or whether he gained enlightenment through reading the Martial Saint's Notes. In short, his persistence and hard work paid off."

"In the martial arts exam, he scored 99 points in Qi control with amazing performance. How high is this score? Zhang Xinglie, tell me."

Zhang Xinglie leaned closer to the microphone and said, "I got 91 points. Yunhua Wuda enrolled 99 students this year, and only five people got points."

Many audience members opened their eyes wide.

Principal Lu continued, "His martial arts exam score is 276 points. This score is among the best, not to mention for an ordinary martial arts university. Even for Xihai Martial Arts University, which ranks tenth in the country, it is still among the best."

"His final ranking eventually rose by 60,000 places. I guess many people have no idea of this number."

"I don't know how to make you understand the specialness of this number. I can only say that after the martial arts civilization, Zhou Leng is the only one who has been promoted to 60,000th place in the martial arts exam. The only one."

"The martial arts exam has 276 points, which completely meets the supplementary admission standards of the top ten martial arts schools."

"Because the state-mandated supplementary entrance exam is to avoid missing out on students who are not good at one subject but have a talent for martial arts."

"So, when filling out the application form, I pledged everything I had to Zhou Leng."

"I say, Zhou Leng, apply to the top ten martial arts schools and Xihai Martial Arts University. I guarantee you with my life that all martial arts universities will be vying for talents like you."

"I say, even the dumbest person can see that you, Zhou Leng, are a piece of unpolished jade, and the martial arts exam will grind away a corner of the stone, revealing the warm and smooth Heshi Bi."

Everyone took a deep breath. The metaphor of the He Shi Bi was too heavy.

The Heshi Bi is not only related to many historical allusions, but was also made into the imperial seal of the Qin Empire.

Those who receive orders from heaven will live long and prosperous lives.

"I was very, very happy at that time. I think Zhou Leng is the third student in the history of No. 8 Middle School who has the potential to be a master."

"But what I didn't expect was that Xihai Wuhan University inexplicably cancelled Zhou Leng's qualification for the supplementary exam."

"They used mud to cover that corner of the warm and beautiful jade."

"I'm sorry Zhou Leng. If I had asked him to apply to any other Wuhan University, even the third-ranked Wuhan University of Science and Technology, this kind of accident would not have happened."

"Zhou Leng lost the opportunity to enter the top ten martial arts schools and enter the martial arts hall affiliated with Rucheng Martial Arts University. It is my responsibility as the principal."

Principal Lu slowly scanned the entire room and spoke slowly.

"After the incident, I felt very guilty. I still couldn't understand why Xihai University rejected such a good student like Zhou Leng?"

"Could it be that Zhou Leng is only good at martial arts exams, but not at other abilities? Everyone, look at the big screen."

Everyone looked at the big screen behind the podium, which listed a series of results.

Principal Lu said, "The scores above are Zhou Leng's results in the opening exam at Ruda Martial Arts School. Because he couldn't afford elixirs since he was a child, he didn't get full marks in any of the 'five elixir subjects' and ranked only 503rd on the 'Rucheng Youth List'."

Everyone was confused. 503 means “only”?
"When I saw this number, I thought that maybe this ranking was very low at Xihai University, so I checked the number of admissions at Xihai University this year."

"3500 people. If Zhou Leng were placed in Xihai Wuda, where would he rank?"

"335. In other words, Zhou Leng's test scores at the beginning of the semester would rank him in the top 10% even if he were in Xihai Wuda."

"Everyone, look carefully at the scores. Zhou Leng's scores in every subject are all above 90 points. This is the 'all nine' score that every martial arts university pursues."

"So, how many 'all nines' are there at Xihai University? 19. You heard me right, only 19."

"I have done something interesting again. Since you can get full marks in the five subjects of elixirs by taking enough elixirs, then if Zhou Leng gets full marks in the five subjects of elixirs, what will be his ranking in Xihai Wuda?"

Principal Lu said slowly and forcefully: "No. 32."

Many people off the field looked surprised.

This ranking will definitely make it into the top 50 of the "Rucheng New Student List".

"Now everyone has a clear understanding of Zhou Leng's strength in Xihai University."

"But Xihai University didn't even give him a chance to take the make-up exam."

"These days, I have been wondering, is Xihai University afraid that he will not be admitted, or afraid that he will be admitted?"

"Or is it that Zhou Leng is not worthy of the noble Xihai Wuda?"

As soon as these words were spoken, the whole place fell silent.

The expressions of many adults changed slightly, and some people in the education industry looked around and moved their legs.

Those people in the front row of the audience remained calm from beginning to end.

Principal Lu took a deep breath and said, "I don't know the answer, so I invited Zhang Xinglie, the student who grew up with Zhou Leng, the genius who was admitted to Yunhua Wuda as the second in the city. I want to know what he thinks about this matter."

Principal Lu turned around and nodded to Zhang Xinglie.

Zhang Xinglie turned his head and looked at Zhou Leng beside the podium.

The two looked at each other and nodded slightly.

Zhang Xinglie took a step forward, walked to the microphone, and showed his signature smile and snow-white teeth.

"I, Zhang Xinglie, am a genius."

Everyone smiles.

"I started to stand out in middle school, and in high school, I took off."

“But few people ask me how my grades were in elementary school.”

Everyone showed an interested expression.

"I was a genius in elementary school."

Many people were at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

(End of this chapter)