Chapter 230 I can cause pupil seismic activity, can you accept me?
"Kunlun Immortal Mountain, a place where spiritual energy gathers."
This line of text was like a depth charge, detonating a tsunami in the already boiling ocean of the internet!
"Holy crap! Really? Yunlan University means cultivating Taoism in Kunlun Mountain? Isn't that a place from mythology?"
"Upstairs, even dragons have appeared, what's Kunlun Mountain compared to that? I believe it! I completely believe it!"
"I just did a superhuman ascension move! No wonder I got 720 points! Is this college? This is heaven!"
"Stop talking! I'm going to change my college application right now! I don't care! I'm going to apply to the physical education department! I'd even be willing to be a security guard at Nantianmen after graduation!"
Wang Hao stared blankly at his phone screen, his hands trembling and his heart pounding.
His parents, who were standing nearby, also came over and looked at each other, bewildered by the increasingly outrageous yet seemingly closer-to-the-truth speculations circulating online.
"This...this school is too weird, isn't it?" Wang Hao's father muttered.
Wang Hao's mother snatched the application guide, her eyes gleaming: "What's so weird about this! The principal is Chief Zhang! How could this be a scam! Son, apply! You have to apply! Let's go cultivate immortality too!"
Wang Hao: "..."
Mom, we've never even practiced qigong in our family! We can't act impulsively!
However, his mother's words represent the sentiments of millions of families of test-takers at this moment.
In no time, Xinhua bookstores across the country were sold out of ancient books such as the *Classic of Mountains and Seas* and the *Huainanzi*. Countless people began asking their elders about those rural legends that had once been regarded as feudal superstition.
The entire land of China was engulfed in a strange, fervent atmosphere that blended modern technology with ancient mythology.
Just as this fervor reached its peak, a piece of news once again ignited the entire internet.
—"At 8 PM tonight, Zhang Yuanchao, the president of Yunlan University, will personally answer questions from all candidates and their parents via live stream."
The news caused a nationwide sensation.
Chief Zhang is going to do a live broadcast himself?!
This is an absolute powerhouse!
...
7:59 PM.
Wang Hao's entire family, along with their neighbors upstairs and downstairs, all crowded into his living room, staring intently at the television screen.
All over the world, countless eyes are waiting.
Eight o'clock sharp.
The live stream screen lit up.
There was no fancy studio, no unnecessary set design.
The background is a simple and elegant study.
Chief Zhang, dressed in a simple Zhongshan suit, with gray hair and a kind face, sat quietly in front of the camera.
He didn't look at the manuscript; he simply gazed gently at everyone in front of the screen with those eyes that seemed to see through everything.
"Hello, students and parents."
"I am Zhang Yuanchao, the president of Yunlan University."
His voice, though aged, was full of energy and carried a calming power.
“I know that everyone has many questions and a lot of curiosity about this new university.”
"Some people ask why our admission scores are so high? Some people ask why our majors are so unusual? And some people ask where we'll go after graduation?"
Commander Zhang smiled but did not answer these questions directly.
He slowly said, "Before answering, I would like to ask everyone a question. Our ancestors once stood at the top of the world. They observed the stars, established calendars, and created rites and music, leaving us a brilliant civilization. But in the last hundred years, we have fallen behind and we have been attacked."
"Now we have stood up, we are catching up, and even surpassing in some areas. But is that enough?"
He shook his head.
"not enough."
"Far from enough."
"Catching up will only ever leave you behind. What we need to do is lead, to create a whole new era!"
"A brand new era that belongs to our Chinese nation!"
His voice suddenly became high-pitched and full of power!
"Therefore, we need a group of unprecedented pioneers who are at the forefront of the times!"
"Yunlan University exists to cultivate people like this!"
"You ask, what do quantum physics and warp drives do? Let me tell you, our goal is the stars!"
"You ask, what's the use of studying those old books and documents in classical philology? I'll tell you, those classic texts contain the oldest wisdom and the most powerful force of our nation; they are a path to a higher level!"
"You ask, are combat sports and cooking considered university majors? Let me tell you, a strong physique is the foundation for a great soul! As the ancients said, those who nourish their spirits live long and prosper. True cooking is an art of 'health preservation,' a way to explore the origin of life!"
boom!
Wang Hao's mind was in a frenzy!
Although Chief Zhang didn't mention "cultivating immortality" at all, every word he said pointed to that one and only answer!
Everyone in front of the TV and online went crazy!
"I understand! I completely understand! The vast universe! The path to a higher level! Exploring the origin of life! Isn't this cultivation of immortality?!"
"Principal, I understand now! Stop talking, stop talking! I'm afraid there will be too many applicants and I won't be accepted!"
"Principal, you're so foolish! How could you reveal such a secret so clearly!"
"Stop talking! I'll learn to be a chef with 720 points! I, Wang, will become a god of food today!"
"No, can you guys calm down? These are all just your guesses. What if it's just an ordinary school? Wouldn't that make us a laughing stock?"
"Principal, Principal, my grades are average, but I can crack my knuckles. Can you make an exception and admit me?"
"If I can touch my belly button with my hand behind my back, will you accept me?"
"If you put it that way, I'll give you the middle finger with my toes, will you accept me then?"
"Enough, enough upstairs! Can't we talk about something serious? Like me, I can have pupil dilation, can you hire me?"
Looking at the camera, Commander Zhang seemed to see those excited and young faces, and a gratified smile appeared on his face.
"We are looking for not only students with excellent grades, but also future pillars of society who are patriotic, determined, and have unlimited potential."
"Yunlan University's motto consists of only six characters."
He spoke each word clearly and deliberately, his voice resounding through the sky.
"Seeking Truth, Cultivating Character, Safeguarding the Nation"
The live stream has ended, but the legend of Yunlan University has only just begun.
The moment the live stream ended, Yunlan University's official registration website officially opened.
Wang Hao, who had been waiting in front of his computer, clicked on the link immediately.
The website was instantly overwhelmed.
He frantically refreshed the page for over ten minutes before finally getting logged in.
The website's interface is surprisingly simple, with a traditional Chinese ink painting style that is both ancient and grand.
However, when he opened the registration form, he was dumbfounded again.
In addition to the usual personal information, the registration form also contained a series of questions that left him scratching his head.
Question 1: Please briefly describe your understanding of "Tao".
[Question 2: If a massive flood occurs and you can only save one person, would you save your closest relative or a stranger who has made significant contributions to the country? Please explain your reasoning.]
[Question 3: Have you ever had a lucid dream (i.e., knowing you are dreaming)? If so, please describe the dream.]
[Question 4: Please write down your most profound understanding of the two characters "华夏" (Huaxia).]
...
This isn't an application form.
This is like a philosophy exam combined with a cultivation aptitude test!
Wang Hao looked at these questions and fell into deep thought.
He didn't search for standard answers online because he knew that there were no standard answers to these questions.
He followed his heart and wrote down his thoughts, word by word.
He hesitated when filling out his college application.
His only dream was to study computer science at Tsinghua or Peking University.
But now, a new world, a door to infinite possibilities, lies before him.
He recalled Principal Zhang's words: "Seek truth, cultivate oneself, and protect the country."
He recalled the awe-inspiring golden dragon in the night sky.
A surge of passion rushed from the bottom of my heart to the top of my head.
He gritted his teeth and solemnly filled in five words in the first choice column.
—Classical Philology (Specialized Focus)
After filling in all the information, he pressed the "submit" button, his hand trembling.
The webpage buffered for a moment.
A new line of ink-wash font slowly appeared in the center of the screen.
Your application has been received.
at the same time.
Inside Yunlan University, the shrill ringing of telephones echoed incessantly.
"Report! The Yunlan University registration website received over 600 million visits in just one minute! The server capacity has been increased by 100 times!"
"Report! We have received a large number of hacker attacks from overseas IP addresses! These attacks have been automatically intercepted and traced by the 'Skynet' system!"
"Report! The information of the first batch of registered students has been synchronized! The political review system is now operating at full capacity!"
Sun Jiuchou walked to the huge data screen, where countless candidates' information flashed by like a waterfall.
Each document is followed by an extremely complex analytical chart.
Information on all family members across three generations, their social relationships, personal credit records, and even whether they have made inappropriate remarks online, are all captured and quantitatively analyzed.
"check."
"These children are the future of our country, and we must find out the truth."
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