When I first entered high school, the system insisted that I was destined to be an emperor in my lat

Shi Meng's loud laughter instantly drew everyone's attention.

When the audience saw the S-class badge on Jiang Feng's chest that shimmered with dark gold light, they fell silent.

The eyes of several S-level prodigies all turned to look over.

"You're the ninth S-rank?"

Chen Jiahao raised an eyebrow and swaggered over, his gaze sweeping over Jiang Feng unabashedly.

"A completely unfamiliar face!"

"Dude, which family compound in Kyoto did you come from? Or are you a direct descendant of some ancient martial arts clan?"

Jiang Feng remained calm and replied indifferently, "Jiangnan City, an ordinary family."

"An ordinary family?"

Chen Jiahao was stunned for a moment, and the enthusiasm on his face visibly faded, replaced by a look of disdain and contempt.

"Turns out he was just a nobody who got lucky."

He pursed his lips, then turned around, cleared his throat, and said loudly to the other S-level prodigies, "Everyone, since all nine S-level students from Zhenyue Martial Arts University are here this year, I have a suggestion."

"My sister is a student union officer at Zhenyue Martial Arts University."

"She gave me a heads-up beforehand: this year's freshman trial is different from previous ones—extremely difficult, with an absurdly high elimination rate!"

"If we go it alone, even we risk failure."

"Therefore, I suggest we all join forces and build an all-S-level team!"

At this point, Chen Jiahao proudly raised his chin: "However, as the saying goes, a snake can't function without a head."

"My sister has connections at school, and I also have inside information, so this captain's position should rightfully belong to me."

"As the team leader overseeing everything, I want the lion's share of the rewards after the trial. What do you all think?"

After he finished speaking, the scene fell into dead silence.

Yan Wudao, carrying a heavy sword, didn't even lift his eyelids.

Qin Hongye toyed with the long whip in her hand and rolled her eyes as if she were looking at an idiot.

Ye Weiyang simply closed his eyes and leaned against the corner of the wall, pretending to sleep.

The entire room fell silent.

Those who can get an S-level rating are all proud and arrogant geniuses.

Who would willingly live under someone else's roof?

Not to mention obeying Jiahao's orders.

Seeing Chen Jiahao's increasingly pale face, Jiang Feng shook his head inwardly.

This kid is so innocent and adorable.

People who wear their emotions on their sleeves may seem arrogant, but they are actually the easiest to get along with because they have no hidden agendas.

But this kind of personality will inevitably lead to great losses sooner or later.

Jiang Feng was too lazy to play the "Dragon King's crooked mouth slaps face" game, and just stood quietly to the side.

Just as Chen Jiahao was feeling awkward, Professor Shi Meng glanced at his watch and roared, "Attention all freshmen! Prepare to board in half an hour. Destination—Kyoto Zhenyue Martial Arts University!"

"roar!!"

A cheer erupted in the hall.

Thousands of new students began packing their bags.

Jiang Feng found a relatively quiet corner and prepared to close his eyes and rest for half an hour.

Just then, a series of light footsteps, accompanied by a faint, sweet fragrance of a young girl, stopped in front of him.

"Um...excuse me, are you Jiang Feng?"

A female voice, tinged with a hint of probing and even disbelief, rang out.

Jiang Feng opened his eyes and was slightly taken aback.

Standing in front of me was a rather pretty girl.

She wore a light blue fitted dress that perfectly accentuated her slender waist and budding curves.

Her features were delicate and pure, and her skin was as white as jade even without makeup. She exuded the gentleness unique to the water towns of Jiangnan and the noble air of a wealthy young lady.

"I am Jiang Feng..."

He was somewhat puzzled, as he didn't seem to know the other person.

Seeing Jiang Feng nod, the girl's best friend with pigtails next to her immediately shouted excitedly.

"Mu Xue, he really is your former classmate!"

"OMG!"

"I never knew your classmate was so amazing!"

Jiang Feng searched his mind for a moment and then suddenly realized.

Su Muxue.

His classmate from elementary school.

In my memory, Su Muxue came from an extremely wealthy family. She was a beauty from a young age, with a gentle personality and outstanding academic performance. She was the object of the secret crush of all the boys in her class.

Later, his parents were transferred to different schools, and Su Muxue also went to study in the provincial capital during junior high school, and the two lost contact.

I never expected to meet you again today.

"It really is you, Jiang Feng."

Su Muxue covered her slightly open mouth, her beautiful eyes filled with shock.

She had just seen Jiang Fengzhang walking with those monsters and couldn't bear to connect the boy in front of her with the classmate in her memory who was mediocre in academics and introverted and honest.

She only dared to speak up and confirm after her best friend pulled her over.

"Long time no see."

Jiang Feng smiled gently and nodded in greeting.

"Wow! What a coincidence!"

The girl with twin ponytails next to him stared at his handsome, strong features and the gleaming S-class badge on his chest, her eyes shining.

"Hello Jiang Feng, my name is Tang Tang, and I'm Mu Xue's best friend from high school."

"Um...we haven't teamed up yet."

"I heard that this year's freshman trial is particularly brutal, and freshmen without a rating are likely to be eliminated."

"Brother Jiang Feng, why don't you join our team? We can look out for each other!"

"Tangtang! Don't talk nonsense!"

Su Muxue was startled and quickly grabbed her best friend, her fair cheeks flushing red. She looked at Jiang Feng apologetically, "I'm sorry, Jiang Feng. Tang Tang is just straightforward. Don't mind her. We...we can manage on our own. We don't want to trouble you."

Su Muxue is a smart girl.

She knew very well that although they were classmates, they had not been in contact for many years and could not even be considered friends.

Jiang Feng is now an S-level prodigy, how could I possibly have the nerve to try and curry favor with him?

That would be too degrading.

Jiang Feng looked at Su Muxue's flustered appearance and stroked his chin.

Anyway, I'm all alone now, so if there are team missions in the freshman trial, it's easy for me to bring a few people along.

"It's okay, I didn't add any anyway..."

"Wait a moment!"

Before Jiang Feng could finish speaking, a voice filled with strong hostility suddenly interrupted from the side.

Two boys walked over quickly.

Walking in front was a fairly handsome young man, but his face was pale and his steps were unsteady, giving the impression of excessive indulgence.

Following behind him was a chubby boy who looked somewhat timid.

The pale-faced boy shielded Su Muxue and Tang Tang behind him, his gaze sweeping over Jiang Feng with ill intent.

"Who the hell are you?!"

His name is Liu Zixuan, and his family owns a considerable business in the provincial capital.

He had a crush on Su Muxue for three years of high school.

I just saw my goddess actually approach a guy and start a conversation, and I was instantly filled with jealousy.

"Tangtang, have you lost your mind? Just pulling a complete stranger into the team?"

Liu Zixuan snorted coldly, his tone full of rejection, "We've been practicing together at the martial arts gym in the provincial capital for half a month before this freshman trial!"

"Bringing in someone we don't know now is just deliberately holding us back!"

The chubby boy behind him scratched his head and muttered weakly, "But Brother Xuan... Jiang Feng is an S-rank, and we don't even have a ranking. If he joins, he should be able to help us, right..."

"S-rank? So what?!"

Liu Zixuan crossed his arms, as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world, and looked at Jiang Feng's badge with a mocking expression.

"This so-called preschool assessment is completely meaningless!"

"It's just a worthless piece of paper that the school's higher-ups gave out in advance because of certain people's backgrounds or connections!"

He deliberately raised his voice, as if to let Su Muxue see Jiang Feng's true colors.

"Haven't you heard?"

"This freshman trial is the sole criterion for determining the final ranking!"

"People who obtain S-rank through certain means become easy targets for everyone once they enter the training grounds!"

He sneered repeatedly, staring at Jiang Feng with a defiant look in his eyes.

"So, should we recruit him?"

"Not only will it not benefit us, it will actually bring us enormous trouble!"

"These live targets are open to anyone, but my team will never take them in!"

However, Jiang Feng didn't even lift an eyelid at Liu Zixuan's mocking remarks, which were full of jealousy and provocation.

Why would a dragon care about the clamor of ants?

This kind of clown who mistakes ignorance for personality doesn't even deserve his attention.

"you……"

"Stop pretending to be all high and mighty!"

Seeing that Jiang Feng completely ignored him, Liu Zixuan felt as if he had punched a cotton ball, his face turning red with anger, and he could only grit his teeth and curse.

Su Muxue, on the other hand, was so anxious that her face turned red, and she apologized to Jiang Feng repeatedly.