[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy":3,"chapter-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-388":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Strongest Student of the Weakest Academy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1027328,1339,"Chapter 388: The Beginning Of The End [L]","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-388",388,"\u003Cp>\"I figured this was coming sooner or later,\" Tyrian also grinned widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then explain,\" Aestrea crossed his arms, looking at their excited expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael straightened up, clearly excited by his question. \"Alright, listen carefully, because this system is annoying if you don’t know how it works.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Most students misunderstand it.\" Tyrian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael raised his index finger before pointing at Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"First things first. You don’t just enter the rankings whenever you want. Before anything else, you have to pass the Entry Test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Entry Test?\" Aestrea asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s a simple test on paper, but brutal in reality. They measure your divine energy.\" Tyrian answered this time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael nodded lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly. They don’t care about technique or skill at first. They only measure the total amount of divine energy you have. Raw reserves. How much power you can actually store.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s just quantity.\" Aestrea’s eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Tyrian nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Pure quantity.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael leaned forward. \"And here’s the annoying part. Even if you completely crush that test, even if your energy shocks the professors, you still don’t get a high rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then what’s the point of doing it at all?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To enter the ranking at all,\" Kael replied. \"Passing that test only puts you at the very bottom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lowest-ranked student. Dead last,\" Tyrian sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea understood immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So everyone starts from the bottom.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly, there are no shortcuts at all.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael continued, clearly enjoying this. \"Once you’re officially ranked, then the real fun begins. From that point on, you can challenge other students.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Anyone?\" Aestrea asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Unfortunately, not everyone. There are a few limits.\" Kael shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can only challenge students who are up to five ranks above you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So if I’m ranked last...\" Aestrea started slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I can only challenge the ones slightly above me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes,\" Kael replied with an annoyed glance. \"Unfortunately, you need to climb step by step. You win, you take their place. They drop down one rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And if you lose?\" Aestrea asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You stay where you are,\" Tyrian replied. \"And there’s a cooldown before you can challenge again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s meant to stop idiots from throwing themselves at stronger people over and over,\" Kael smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Makes sense... but that means that it’ll take a lot of time before I can even get to a proper rank.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Now, this goes on until you reach the 500th rank,\" Kael then added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why 500th?\" Aestrea raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Because that’s where the academy changes the rules,\" Tyrian replied lightly, letting Kael continue his words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you reach rank 500, you’re no longer considered low-tier. At that point, you’re allowed to challenge the top 200.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Directly?\" Aestrea’s eyes sharpened instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he really could, that would save him a lot of time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This time, you can, but only the lowest of them. Until Rank 200.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you defeat the 200th-ranked student, you take their place immediately.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And that,\" Kael spoke with a wide grin, \"is when you officially enter the Heaven’s List.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven’s list...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyrian nodded at his words, rolling his eyes slighly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The top 100 students in the academy. The so-called elite of the school.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once you’re in Heaven’s List, the rules tighten even more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea waited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can’t skip ranks anymore,\" Kael continued. \"No more five-rank jumps. No more targeting someone far above you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyrian finished the thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You challenge one by one. One rank at a time.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So to reach first place...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have to beat everyone,\" Kael stated plainly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"From 100... to 1.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell over the table for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea processed the information calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s a lot of fights,\" he sighed, furrowing his eyebrows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah. And every single one will be watched. The principal, teachers, gods, hidden factions... everyone pays attention to Heaven’s List.\" Kael chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And it’s not just about strength. It’s also about reputation because once you enter that list, you can’t hide anymore.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn’t look worried.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who’s ranked first right now?\" he asked curiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Thaliel.\" Kael’s grin faded slightly as he replied with a sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That made Aestrea frown lightly as he then asked:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is Emyria second place?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Exactly...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, it was Tyrian who replied, letting out an audible sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Lunara isn’t first place?\" Aestrea raised an eyebrow in surprise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our President isn’t on the ranking at all. She once mentioned that it would simply be a waste of time since she knew that she would get first place easily,\" Kael chuckled lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"She’s damn arrogant, but has the power to back it up,\" Tyrian shook his head with a small yet wry smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea nodded lightly at their words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"When can I take the entry test?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael’s grin returned instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right now!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good.\" Aestrea finished the last bite of his food and stood up\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s it? No nerves?\" Tyrian blinked twice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea glanced back at them, his crimson eyes glowing sharply. \"If I’m going to be hunted anyway, I might as well stand at the top.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s the right mindset,\" Kael chuckled heartily before also standing up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Right. Let’s take you to the entry test, then.\" Tyrian nodded and rose as well.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Aestrea could react, both of them moved in close and casually wrapped their arms around his shoulders, dragging him along like an old friend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"To first place!\" Kael shouted, laughing loudly as he led the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The students nearby turned their heads curiously, whispering towards each other as they watched the trio leave the cafeteria together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They walked through several hallways, moving away from the busy parts of the academy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eventually, they reached a large stone building standing apart from the rest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the place,\" Tyrian pointed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Student Ranking Hall.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside, the place was wide and clean, with a high ceiling and a circular platform at the center of the room. Several professors stood nearby, watching calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A large crystal pillar rose from the middle of the platform, glowing faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That crystal measures divine energy. Just place your hand on it and release your power.\" Kael leaned closer to him and whispered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea nodded and directly stepped forward before placing the palm of his right hand against the crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a brief moment, nothing happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...Fwooom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And suddenly, the crystal flared up!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Light shot upward, bright and violent. The runes on the walls lit up one by one as the air shook slightly, and pressure spread through the room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professors’ eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Numbers began appearing above the crystal, climbing rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And higher.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was just mere seconds; it went past what was considered normal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwoooom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light intensified until it filled the entire hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until finally, the numbers stopped...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...At the absolute maximum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Silence fell over the entire hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gulp...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One of the professors swallowed, and another adjusted his glasses. A third stared openly at the crystal, as if wondering whether it was broken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Maximum grade,\" one of them finally said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Murmurs instantly spread through the hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I told you.\" Kael grinned so hard it looked like his face might split.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyrian nodded while smiling, clearly satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lead professor cleared his throat and looked at Aestrea. \"Your divine energy reserves are... exceptional. Beyond exceptional.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused, then continued firmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, the rules remain the same.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea already knew what was coming.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regardless of your result,\" the professor said, \"you will enter the rankings at the lowest position.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Figures.\" Kael crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyrian nodded calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professor went on, \"From there, you may begin issuing challenges according to the ranking rules. Five ranks at a time, until you reach the required threshold.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea withdrew his hand from the crystal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The professors looked slightly surprised by his calm response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Your rank will be registered by the end of the day,\" the lead professor said. \"You may issue your first challenge tomorrow.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clap!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael slapped Aestrea on the back, wearing a wild grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"See? Easy,\" Kael said with a wide grin, clearly pleased with himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Easy is not the word I’d use,\" Tyrian replied, glancing at him before letting out a deep sigh. \"And to be honest, I’m not exactly impressed either.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael blinked and turned toward him. \"Not impressed? Did you not see the crystal? It almost exploded.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"High divine energy alone doesn’t mean much. I’ve seen plenty of people with huge reserves fall apart the moment real pressure hits.\" Tyrian shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, come on. This isn’t just ’huge reserves.’ That was the maximum. The absolute ceiling.\" Kael scoffed, rolling his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And?\" Tyrian countered. \"That only means he has fuel. It doesn’t say how efficiently he burns it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael crossed his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re really trying hard to downplay this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m being realistic,\" Tyrian stated calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Ranked Duels aren’t about one fight. They’re about endurance, consistency, and adapting to different opponents.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael pointed at Aestrea.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And you think he can’t do that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tyrian glanced at Aestrea, then back at Kael. \"I think he can. I just don’t think it’ll be as simple as you believe.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’re acting like he hasn’t already beaten one of the strongest gods of the academy.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s exactly why I’m cautious,\" Tyrian replied back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Once he enters the Heaven’s List, he won’t be fighting reckless challengers. He’ll be fighting people who plan, people who prepare, people who won’t underestimate him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael opened his mouth to argue, then paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay... fair. But still.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Also, there are limits. Recovery time. Cooldowns. Rules.\" Tyrian sighed again. \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kael waved his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Rules are just obstacles.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They’re obstacles designed to slow monsters.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good thing Aestrea likes obstacles,\" Kael grinned widely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their voices overlapped as they continued arguing, one confident, the other cautious. Aestrea didn’t join in as he was deeply in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’If I can defeat at least a hundred people per hour with one hit...’ he thought calmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’Then in a single week, reaching first place should be possible.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His crimson eyes narrowed slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>’No?’\u003C\u002Fp>",1645,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.304Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.613Z",1,"novelbin.me","560b95121d755bfba7c5b04dfba5b8d1ce9243e56581a648c62cd8cb2d48b1cf","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-485","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-484",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]