Chapter 19

That was a TOP10 university!

For a high school to have a single student admitted into a TOP10 university, that was an immense honor!

Yet Zhou Yi had now given it up.

When the time came and the college entrance exam scores were released, if he failed to get into a TOP10 university—

Not only would Zhou Yi be affected, even Second High School would become a laughingstock.

"Don't worry, Principal Luo. I won't let you down."

Zhou Yi's eyes flickered.

The top scorer of Suhang Province—he had to have it!

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Good news never leaves the door, but bad news travels a thousand miles.

The news of Zhou Yi refusing the TOP10 university quickly spread throughout all of Second High School.

"Heh, Zhou Yi's gotten way too arrogant!"

"The three top universities—even the geniuses of our Hangshengsheng Society wouldn't dare claim they could definitely get in. What makes him think he can?"

"A hidden class is rare, sure, but you still have to look at your own conditions! His strength doesn't even count as mid-tier in Second High. What is he so confident about?!"

"Over a million in enrollment gold, plus all kinds of resources. If it were me, I'd have agreed long ago. What a pity!"

"......"

Quite a few students felt Zhou Yi's move was far too arrogant, that he'd missed a golden chance to enter a TOP10 university.

Some even put themselves in Zhou Yi's shoes, wishing they could take his place...

Although the matter of refusing the TOP10 university had caused an uproar across the city, Zhou Yi himself was unaffected, training and attending class as usual every day.

And with the system's help, he could feel himself growing rapidly stronger.

Soon, the time arrived at June 1st—the day of the college entrance exam.

On the field of Lijiang Second High School.

Thirteen classes had already gathered here, a dark mass of people.

Right in the middle of the field, a bronze-colored Mijingda Sect Gate floated half-suspended before everyone's eyes.

Around the bronze gate, there were thin wisps of fine spatial rifts.

Just looking at it gave one a palpitation.

"Ugh, the college entrance exam is about to start—I'm so nervous!"

"I heard the question-setter for our Suhang Province's exam this time is Old Yang. We're done for."

"Holy shit?! No way. Old Yang is infamous for how brutal his questions are. I remember two years ago he set the questions—that dungeon, our entire Suhang Province's average score nearly hit an all-time low!"

"......"

At the mention of Old Yang, quite a few people in Class 5's line wailed in anguish.

Each province's college entrance exam had its own question-setter, and the setter differed every year.

And the question-setter Old Yang was one of the tough characters among Suhang Province's many setters.

The dungeons he set were absolutely hell-tier in difficulty.

"At nine o'clock, the college entrance exam will officially begin.

At that time, when you communicate with the bronze gate using your mind, you'll receive the detailed information for this dungeon."

Head teacher Li Xiangyang emphasized to his students, "Remember, once you're inside the dungeon and encounter lethal danger—

Don't hesitate. Use your Return Scroll immediately!"

The college entrance exam dungeon was full of monsters.

And this year Old Yang was setting the questions, making the dungeon even more twisted.

The moment you hesitate, you might not even have time to use your Return Scroll before being torn in half.

"Understood!"

Everyone in Class 5 nodded solemnly.

Don't joke around—the college entrance exam had casualty quotas.

In other words, even dying inside was something that could happen.

Of course, everyone was well aware of this.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have taken the exam.

"Zhou Yi, have you put a team together yet? Are you confident about the dungeon later?"

Within the line, a square-faced boy turned his head.

He was Class 5's class monitor, Huang Qing.

"You'll find out soon enough."

Zhou Yi didn't say much more.

If he told them he hadn't chosen a team and was preparing to solo the dungeon—

It would absolutely cause an enormous uproar.

After all, in their eyes—

The Holy Knight class could only play its greatest role within a team.

"Ten-second countdown. Ten, nine... three, two, one!"

"It's starting!"

At exactly nine in the morning, in the middle of the field—

The bronze gate, dark and He Tian throughout, suddenly erupted with dazzling light.

The heavy door panels slowly swung open, splitting to either side.

The entire bronze door seemed to transform into a Yidaoguang Sect, its rear seemingly connected to another world...

Seeing this, the new students knew the exam had officially begun.

They quickly used the Appraisal Technique to observe the dungeon's relevant information:

【Dungeon Secret Realm: Deep within the Dark Forest】

【Level: 10~13】

【Difficulty: Choose Easy, Hard, or Nightmare】

【Required Players: 1~5】

【Note: Deep within the dark forest, cat demons and minotaurs abound—cruel creatures who delight in human flesh】

When the information revealed "Deep within the Dark Forest," every student's heart tightened.

"Fuck, it's Deep within the Dark Forest? Are there swamps too?"

"There are two types of monsters..."

"Cat demons move too fast, agile and elusive; minotaurs have thick hides and immense strength—this is going to be tough."

"No wonder it's Old Yang—this dungeon is brutal!"

"..."

Generally, the maximum player limit of a dungeon signaled its difficulty.

In past Gao San exams, dungeon team sizes never exceeded three.

Now, a maximum of five players clearly indicated this dungeon's difficulty.

Though tense, they were all Gao San students, long prepared to face any hardship.

Soon, calls for team invitations echoed across the playground.

Due to the scarcity of combat classes, students didn't demand high-quality teammates.

A five-person team with two or three combat classes was already considered excellent.

Typically, these three roles consisted of tank, damage dealer, and support.

Warriors usually filled the tank or damage dealer role.

Snipers were absolute damage dealers.

The support role was generally filled by priests.

Occasionally, druids or summoners would also serve as substitutes.