The ever-changing star starts with a rice cooker.

Chapter 185 The College Entrance Examination Begins (4,000 words)

College entrance examination.

One of the challenges in life.

For many, this is a life-changing moment.

But often, the most important moments arrive when a person is still immature.

Few people understand its importance when they are young; most simply follow the crowd.

Those who truly have their own ideas and begin to carefully choose their path in life from this point on are the truly wise people.

For example, Ningdu.

Children from wealthy families often have many choices.

If you can't awaken to the truth, you can study literature; if you can't study literature, you can go into business; and if you can't go into business, you can stay at home.

As long as they don't do anything wrong, no one will say they are sponging off their parents; they are even affectionately called "second-generation rich kids."

And what about the children from poor families?

This might be the only chance to climb up the ladder.

Especially for someone like Ning Du, whose parents are gone and who relies solely on himself.

You only live once!

He had to seize the opportunity; there was no turning back.

The final sprint always seems to fly by.

Ning Du hasn't had a chance to go home during this period, so he simply stayed at the school.

Principal Zhu was very supportive and arranged a dormitory for him, telling him that the school was counting on him this year.

The exam begins!

First, there are the regular academic exams.

Regardless of whether they are awakened or not, academic subjects are mandatory, and the scores cannot be low.

In this era, even if you wake up with the power of thousands of worlds, you still can't be illiterate.

For any of the slightly better Guardian Universities, students need to achieve at least an above-average score in their academic subjects.

Ning Du was very confident about this, and coupled with the strong mental fortitude of a fighter, he did quite well in his academic exams.

After leaving the exam hall and estimating my score, even if I don't make it into the top ten in the city, I should still be in the top fifty.

Everything went very smoothly, and Ning Du didn't even need to use the "backup plan" he had prepared.

His thinking was simple: if the test was too difficult, or he couldn't answer it...

He transformed into a book right there in the exam room and then flipped through himself.

He had already succeeded in this transformation by accident on one occasion.

Therefore, replicating the transformation is absolutely no problem!

The only thing that could go wrong is violating the rules.

But Ning Du also carefully read the exam rules, and there was no rule that said you couldn't transform.

They only said that cheating was not allowed!

Does turning him into a book count as cheating?

That's debatable!

After the academic exams are over, most students go home to wait for their scores and then prepare to apply to schools.

But for those who are awakened and need to take the entrance exam for Guardian University, they need to take the time to rest and adjust their condition. Because once the scores are released, the real college entrance exam for awakened individuals will follow.

This year's Awakened Ones College Entrance Examination is said to continue the style of the past few years, adopting an alternate world competition format.

To perform well and get a high score, you must be both intelligent and brave.

Moreover, it is said to be very unfriendly to support-type awakened individuals.

Combat-type Awakened Ones often score high marks, while support-type Awakened Ones have to find their own alternative paths.

The waiting time passed quickly.

When Ning Du received a call from his homeroom teacher, Lao Xu, early in the morning, he knew that his academic scores had passed the minimum requirement.

That's right, it's the First Guardian University route.

Ning Du didn't even glance at other schools.

"Ning Du, prepare to depart for the exam. Your exam venue is in Jiangshou City. Remember, do not bring any weapons, spatial rings, or anything like that into the exam world. Your every move in the exam world will be monitored. Just like the last Hundred Cities League, understand?"

"Understood, teacher. I'll set off right now!"

"Isn't your master going with you?"

"My mentor has other things to do, but he said he would come to find me before the exam is over."

"Okay, I wish you a high score and victory. No, you absolutely must win! I'll subscribe to watch your performance."

"Yes, teacher!"

Pack your things and set off for Ningdu.

As soon as Ningdu stepped out of his house, he saw many neighbors waiting for him at the bottom of the stairs.

"Ningdu, you're going to take the college entrance exam, right? Good luck!"

"Ningdu, here, bring some food. Make sure you do well on the exam!"

"Xiao Du, you're the best young man I know. You'll definitely pass the exam. By the way, when is your mentor coming back?"

"Ningdu, life offers few opportunities to gamble; when the time comes, you must gamble."

"Kid, do you have enough money for the trip? Do you want me to drive you there?"

Ning Du smiled as he walked past his neighbors, taking the things from their hands.

"I will definitely pass the exam!"

Ning Du clenched his fist and nodded emphatically to his neighbors.

Then I quickened my pace and ran out of the neighborhood.

The neighbors watched Ningdu's departing figure, all filled with emotion.

"This kid looks promising."

"Our parents are gone, we've suffered so much, it's time to turn our lives around!"

"If my son were half as good as him, I'd rather die right now."

"He'll pass the exam. I can tell he's smart just by looking at him; he'll definitely be someone important in the future."

"Let's wait for his good news!"

Jiangshou City.

This is Ningdu's second time here.

Every time Ningdu visits Jiangshou City, he marvels at how prosperous big cities are. He believes that if he wants to develop his career in the future, he'll have to stay in a big city.

In small cities, you can't even get a ride on a flying sword!

As Ning Du walked out of the teleportation hall, he saw Brother Biao waving at him from the entrance.

"This way, Ningdu! Come here, come here, I'll drive you to the Guardian Building."

Ning Du smiled and walked away quickly.

"Brother Biao, why are you picking me up? Don't you have class?"

Brother Biao laughed, "What's wrong? University doesn't give you holidays? Want to apply to our Jiangshou Guardians University? You can be my junior! Together we'll be invincible!"

Ning Du grinned but didn't answer.

Brother Biao understood it at a glance.

"Oh, so it has to be First Guardian University, huh? Fine, you win. Get in, get in, my new flying car, what do you think!"

As soon as Ningdu got into the car, he saw a scantily clad, hot-bodied woman sitting in the passenger seat.

"Hello, rice cooker."

The beautiful woman greeted Ning Du, making him momentarily dazed.

Brother Biao introduced with a smile: "This is my girlfriend, Amei. Let's get acquainted!"

Ning Du looked at A Mei's face, suddenly thought of something, and then his smile changed slightly.

"Oh, hello there, Amei."

Amei smiled and looked at Ningdu, saying, "I felt an instant connection with you."

Ning Du replied, "Perhaps we met in a past life."

"Haha, that makes sense!"

Brother Biao laughed loudly, stepped on the gas, and the car took off, heading straight for the Guardian Building in Jiangshou City.

The examination venue is the 88th floor of the Guardian Building in Jiangshou City.

The examination room was already closed at this time. After Ning Du arrived, he could only submit his information and wait for the exam to begin.

This exam is still a global event.

The spatial rift in Jiangshou City is just one of the rifts leading into the world of exams.

The entire alliance's college entrance examination is standardized worldwide, with all students participating in the entire process via live stream, eliminating any possibility of cheating.

All students, parents, and members of the public can purchase a membership on the Alliance College Entrance Examination website to gain access to the viewing.

The Guardian Building will provide free room and board for all test takers, and outsiders will be kept undisturbed.

The moment Ningdu enters the Guardian Tower, the college entrance examination officially begins.

"Brother Ning, I'm inside the building, but the room they assigned me is so remote, and they won't let me leave the hallway. What am I going to do if I can't find you?"

"If we can't find it, we won't look. We'll just wait two days and talk about it after the college entrance exam!"

"Brother Ning, I heard that the main questline for support classes is different from yours for combat classes. Only some side quests overlap, so we might not be able to team up!"

"Forget about forming a team for the college entrance exam. Just take the exam yourself!"

"Why can't we bring our own things? What about our intelligence-gathering gadgets? We can't even use pepper spray, isn't that a huge hassle?"

"The college entrance exam, the college entrance exam! And you're talking about pepper spray? The entire league is watching you! Are you crazy?!"

"Yeah, it's not good to do it in public. Ugh, the Alliance is forcing me to be a good guy. If it weren't for the Alliance's rules, I think I'd be one of those evil doctors who destroys the world!"

"Evil toad! With cumin and chili powder, twenty-five dollars a plate!"

Lying in bed, Ning Du was chatting with Wang Hama on his phone.

With the college entrance exam just around the corner, Ning Du thought he would be very nervous.

But in reality, he felt completely at peace.

Thinking about it carefully, with his current world power and combat strength, getting into the First Guardian University shouldn't be a problem.

If even he can't pass the exam, then how many others can?

Yes, believe in yourself!

Ning Du put down her phone, ready to go to sleep and get some rest.

But then, the phone suddenly rang again.

He picked it up and was shocked to find that it was a call from his cheapskate master.

Ning Du felt a warmth in his heart. The old man still cared about him. Not bad, not bad.

The bond between master and disciple is still very strong!

"Hey, driver. I'm here. Don't worry, just one word: take it!"

As soon as Ning Du finished speaking, the old man chimed in, "That's two words: 'foolish disciple.' Don't talk nonsense with me, I have something to tell you. Cough cough, be careful during the college entrance exam. Some bastards are planning to send their nephews, nieces, disciples, and grand-disciples to ambush you in the exam world. I've done a quick investigation recently. These disciples and such are all quite capable. If you really get surrounded, you might be in trouble. So fight if you can, run if you can't!"

"What the hell?"

Ning Du suddenly sat up in bed.

What's going on? He's about to get cornered. It sounds like some kind of petty robbery.

"Hey, hey, hey, explain yourself! Why are you blocking my way? And who are they? How many of them are there? Are they crazy? It's the college entrance exam!"

The old man's voice seemed even softer, "Not many, only about ten. Anyway, don't be afraid to go one-on-one, you can handle them. They're all easy prey, just take them down. As for why I'm targeting you, uh, would you believe me if I told you it has nothing to do with my master?"

"I don't believe it! I think you're the one who brought it here."

Ning Du replied curtly.

"You guessed right, that's it. If all else fails, just use that trick, it's settled then. Master will watch your livestream!"

After hanging up the phone, Ning Du was completely bewildered.

What kind of nonsense is this?!

What trouble has that old guy gotten him into this time?

Originally, all I needed to do was follow the rules and get a high score on the college entrance exam. Now it feels like I have to work even harder!

"They're such a worry, they never give me a moment's peace!"

Ning Du covered his forehead, unsure of what to say.

This is what they call "becoming a disciple and then having eternal regrets," where it's too late to back out.

Gritting his teeth, he thought, "Since that's how it is, then I won't blame him for being impolite."

Anyone who dares to cause me trouble in the world of college entrance exams.

This rice cooker king won't hold back!

If you dare to come, this King of Rice Cookers will cook you all one by one!

The break time passed quickly.

Finally, the college entrance examination begins.

"Students, assemble! Students, assemble!"

The loudspeaker blared out early in the morning.

Ning Du jumped out of bed, quickly finished washing up, and headed to the examination room on the 88th floor.

Only then could Ningdu realize the sheer number of people taking the college entrance examination this year.

In comparison, the Hundred Cities League of yesteryear was nothing.

As the crowd moved forward, they arrived at the examination venue, and then personal belongings were collected.

Aside from clothing, no personal items are allowed, including all electronic devices, magical items, etc.

Even before entering the venue, electronic checks and drug tests are required.

Electronic screening to exclude any electronic devices on the body, including prosthetics.

Drug testing revealed that anyone who dared to take drugs before the college entrance examination was using drugs that included, but were not limited to, temporary world power enhancements or temporary physical strengthening.

All candidates will be disqualified from the exam!

This is cheating, and it's absolutely unacceptable. Even if you're a pharmacist or alchemist, it's still illegal.

But once you enter the world, you can find the materials yourself and remake it.

In previous years, those who could refine elixirs, potions, alchemy stones, magic circles, and other such items even received extra points.

All checks passed, and I entered the examination room to await the opening of the world rift.

Then, Skywalker, sent by the Alliance, announced the rules of the exam.

"All candidates will be randomly entered into the Gaokao world to perform either a main quest or a side quest. The main quest accounts for 80% of the score, and the side quest accounts for 20%. The score consists of two parts: First, the completion rate of the quest. This will be assessed by the Alliance's intelligent AI. If the main quest is interrupted midway, it will be considered the end of the individual's exam. Second, the score will also be comprehensively evaluated by an expert team. The expert team members include teachers and professors from major universities, as well as well-known Skywalkers, World Travelers, and Guardians from the Alliance. This exam is only divided into combat and support categories. Those who apply for the combat category will enter the Gaokao world immediately. Support category candidates will enter three hours later. The main quests for the two categories are completely different, while the side quests overlap. Teaming up does not add points, and fighting against others does not deduct points. Death and unconsciousness will be considered the end of the exam; nothing else counts. Do you understand? I'll repeat it again—"

Ning Du listened attentively to the rules.

His pupils contracted when he heard that the fight would not reduce his score.

He knew all too well what this meant.

It seems the old man was right; someone really is going to cause him trouble.

After explaining all the exam rules, they began distributing personal positioning devices.

This is a biotechnology that can be inserted into the ear. Once inserted, it can provide continuous positioning for 15 days, while also cooperating with AI reporting tasks. After 15 days, it will dissolve and disappear on its own.

"Smart broadcast reminder! Smart broadcast reminder! Personal information entry in progress. Welcome to the Alliance College Entrance Examination, Ning Du. We wish you a pleasant exam."

Ning Du nodded, indicating that the locator was working properly, and the others also finished testing.

Immediately, Skywalker, standing atop a high place, spread his arms wide and shouted, "The Alliance College Entrance Examination officially begins! Enter the world!"

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