Chapter 479: Destined to Be Inscribed in the History Books!

However, on second thought, he calmed down again.

He estimated his score to be 997 points, which is the highest in several hundred years.

He does not think he could misjudge his score.

Because he has absolute confidence in his own strength.

He is even less convinced that Ye Xiaochen and Mo Xiaohu could score higher than him!

Nanguo Qingyuan's score has come out: 9,990 points, placing fifth.

The score is very high, yet it only ranks fifth, making everyone even more eager for the subsequent results, especially the first place.

No one knows whether anyone can break the record in this written exam.

Among the fifty examinees, only four still do not know their scores.

The four are, astonishingly, Ye Xiaochen, Mo Xiaohu, Nanguo Buxie, and Gu Xingyan from Zhai Xing Pavilion.

Gu Xingyan is an eight‑year‑old child, already showing a hint of youthful demeanor.

He has sword‑shaped eyebrows and star‑like eyes, a face like a crowned jade, and looks exquisitely refined.

Clad in blue robes with an extraordinary aura, he clearly comes from a prestigious lineage.

Even amid such tension, Gu Xingyan sits upright, his black eyes cold and composed, calm and unruffled.

He gives off a very reliable impression.

"Next to be announced is the first place of Level B."

The later the announcements, the slower they proceed.

The Level B first place is the highest score within Level B; above that is Level A.

"Fourth place, 994 points..."

Gu Elder took the paper showing 994 points and announced that very high score.

Nine hundred ninety‑four points!

The fourth place is actually four points higher than the fifth!

One must know that the higher the rank, the smaller the score gap.

Yet the fourth place widened the gap with fifth‑place Nanguo Qingyuan by four points!

Who is this person, after all?

Everyone's eyes sparkled like stars.

Is it Nanguo Buxie or Gu Xingyan?

Or perhaps one of Ye Xiaochen and Mo Xiaohu!

Amid the crowd's expectant gazes, Gu Elder announced that person's name.

"Gu Xingyan!"

Gu Xingyan?!

The fourth place is actually Gu Xingyan!

The crowd was taken aback.

"My god, the fourth place is Gu Xingyan; I thought he could make the top three!"

"I always thought the fourth place would be one of the brothers Ye Xiaochen and Mo Xiaohu, but it turned out to be Gu Xingyan!"

"Gu Xingyan taking fourth means that Ye Xiaochen and Mo Xiaohu both made the top three, doesn't it?!"

This outcome exceeded many people's expectations!

Compared with the late‑emerging Xiaohu Xiaocheng, the crowd clearly still holds higher hopes for the long‑renowned Gu Xingyan.

Ling Xueyao and her two children, upon learning that fourth place is Gu Xingyan, furrowed their brows one by one, clearly displeased with the result.

A lowborn from a petty nation, how could they make the top four?

Even as calm as Gu Xingyan, upon hearing his name he also showed a look of surprise.

He had thought his score would be in the top three, but unexpectedly it was fourth.

He knit his eyebrows, evidently displeased with this result.

However, that reaction lasted only a moment; he then turned his gaze toward the nearby Xiao Hu and Xiao Chen, his eyes inquisitive.

Nanguo Buxie clenched his back teeth and said, "I didn't expect you to have this ability, actually making the top three."

"We didn't expect you to make the top three either!"

Xiao Hu retorted.

"What does it matter if you make the top three? Just wait and see, the first place is mine! My estimated score is 997 points, I will definitely be first!"

Nanguo Buxie said loudly, his tone especially confident.

Xiao Chen shrugged, "Didn't your mother ever tell you that speaking so arrogantly makes you easy to be slapped in the face?"

Nanguo Buxie dismissed, "What do you know? This is called confidence!"

"Confidence is good, but beware of excess!"

The scores of the forty‑seven examinees across Levels B, C, and D have all been announced, leaving only the final Top Three.

The top three, in any exam, are the most anticipated.

Especially this year's written exam top three, filled with too many uncertainties.

Given that fourth place already secured a high score of 994 points, the top three scores become even more eagerly awaited.

They have a vague premonition that this written exam will produce an absurdly high score, breaking the century‑old record!

"Wu Yuanzhang, please announce the top three scores," Gu Elder wiped his sweat, feeling a bit drained.

Wu Shushan gave no objection, nodding in agreement.

He knows how shocking the upcoming scores to be announced will be.

Even though they had prepared themselves mentally, their heart still couldn't help but race at this moment.

Everyone didn't think much about this action, assuming that the Top Three would have the dean announce it, making it more ceremonial.

"I'll announce the Top Three's scores."

Wu Shushan took a few steps forward, and beside him an Instructor held a tray with three scrolls.

Wu Shushan opened the third-place scroll, glanced at the score, and immediately announced, "Third place, nine hundred ninety‑four points…"

For a few seconds after the score was announced, the venue fell silent.

"Nine hundred ninety‑four? How is it still nine hundred ninety‑four?"

Someone whispered in doubt.

Earlier, Gu Xingyan's score was nine hundred ninety‑four, placing fourth, and now the third-place score is also nine hundred ninety‑four, leading everyone to think Dean Wu misspoke.

"Everyone, stay calm; I didn't misread—the third-place score is indeed nine hundred ninety‑four points."

After speaking, he explained, "According to the rules, when scores are tied, ranking is determined by age: the younger the contestant, the higher the rank."

The crowd, having heard this, glanced at the three Xiao Hu on the stage and only then realized that they were all younger than Gu Xingyan.

They were all five years old, while Gu Xingyan was eight.

According to this rule, regardless of whose score it is, it should rank ahead of Gu Xingyan!

Nevertheless, the tie between third and fourth place sparked lengthy discussion, and many felt sorry for Gu Xingyan.

Nanguo Buxie let out a sigh of relief when he heard the third-place score was nine hundred ninety‑four points.

"Nine hundred ninety‑four points—that score must belong to one of you, right?"

Nanguo Buxie pointed at Xiao Hu and Xiao Chen, flashing a confident smile.

His estimated score was nine hundred ninety‑seven, so nine hundred ninety‑four could not be his.

Whether the third place is Mo Xiaohu or Ye Xiaochen, the second place is expected to be only one or two points higher than nine hundred ninety‑four; by that calculation, his nine hundred ninety‑seven would definitely secure first place!

Thinking this way, Nanguo Buxie felt a surge of excitement.

The first place in the Heavenly Class Selection written exam, a high score of nine hundred ninety‑seven, is destined to be recorded in the annals!