As the group dispersed, the scene suddenly became lively. The freshmen chatted in small groups, their faces beaming with excitement and curiosity.
Some of them asked each other about their majors and hobbies, while others discussed the activities that had just ended.
However, the commotion didn't last long, and soon everyone began to leave the venue and head back to their accommodations.
But ten people did not leave like the others; instead, they stood quietly in place, waiting for something.
These ten people were the top ten performers in this selection. Not long after, teachers Zhou Yuru and Bai Feng came over and gestured for them to follow.
So, the ten outstanding students followed the two teachers to a small but exquisite conference room.
Although the meeting room was not large, it was decorated in a very warm and comfortable manner. Some inspiring quotes were hung on the walls, and the tables and chairs were arranged neatly and orderly.
After everyone was seated, Zhou Yuru cleared her throat and said, "First of all, congratulations on standing out in this selection and becoming the pride of our school!"
The main reason I've kept you here today is to talk to you about the upcoming freshman competition;
Some of you may know that the last ten days of January each year are the time for the freshmen competition of martial arts colleges across the Great Xia Dynasty.
The Ministry of Education and the Martial Arts Department of Daxia will determine the allocation of resources to each martial arts high school for the following year based on the rankings of the freshman competition.
Our Wilderness Martial Arts University only has three other prestigious universities as competitors, and our goal is to compete for the top two spots. However, it would be great if we could just get into the top three.
Because our Wilderness Martial Arts University receives resources not only from the state but also from the military, it generally receives more resources than the other three martial arts universities.
However, as four prestigious universities, we value not only resource allocation but also the school's reputation, which is also related to the enrollment situation in the following year.
Therefore, you can rest at school for the next two weeks, or you can take the time to train. We will return to the human realm on January 18th to participate in the competition.
Chen Feng, you will be the captain of our Wilderness Martial Arts University's freshman team for this freshman competition, so you can gather them for some practice and training over the next two weeks.
"We'll let everyone know in advance when it's time to depart. Besides Teacher Bai and me, there will also be Martial Venerable experts accompanying you." Zhou Yuru made the arrangements decisively.
"Teachers, are there any rewards for participating in the freshman competition?" Chen Feng asked.
Zhou Yuru glanced at Bai Feng and thought to herself, "Just as you predicted, this kid is the kind of person who won't do anything without a benefit. He probably wouldn't do anything without a reward."
A hint of helplessness flashed in her eyes, while at the same time she felt a touch of admiration for Bai Feng's shrewdness.
Thinking about this, Zhou Yuru's feelings became complicated, with both admiration for Bai Feng and self-reflection.
Then, she gestured to Bai Feng, a complex emotion in her eyes. This simple gesture seemed to contain her approval and expectations of Bai Feng.
"Chen Feng's question is actually what I was going to introduce to everyone. The school will provide resources worth 1,000 battle merits to help everyone speed up their cultivation."
"At the same time, the better the ranking in the competition, the more resources the school will reward you with. If you don't need the resources, you can exchange them for cash," Bai Feng said with a smile.
"Teacher Bai, if we can get first place in the top four universities, how much cash reward will we get?" Chen Feng's eyes lit up when he heard this.
"The principal said that if you make it into the top three, each person will receive a reward of one million in cash or resources of approval. The second place will receive three million in cash or equivalent resources, and the first place will receive eight million in cash and equivalent resources. Of course, Chen Feng, as the team leader, you will also receive an additional reward," Teacher Zhou Yuru said with a smile.
"Please rest assured, teachers! We will do our utmost to win first place in this competition!"
Chen Feng stood up abruptly, looked firmly at the two division commanders in front of him, and solemnly stated his position.
For him, this was not just a simple competition, but also an excellent opportunity to prove his strength and value.
At this moment, a golden opportunity to earn a substantial return is right in front of us. How could we possibly miss such an opportunity?
That said, upon returning, Chen Feng was overjoyed to learn that he had reaped the rewards of last month's harvest—a bonus of approximately 3,200 battle merits and a huge sum of nearly 80 million yuan in cash.
However, this wealth, which he acquired effortlessly, did not bring him any satisfaction.
After all, compared to the rewards earned through hard work and tireless effort, such easily obtained gains always seem rather mundane.
Only the fruits of victory earned through one's own hard work and wisdom can bring that unparalleled sense of accomplishment and joy.
Therefore, facing the upcoming challenge, Chen Feng was already eager to try his best and determined to win the highest honor for the Wilderness Martial Arts University with his best performance!
"Give everyone a day off. Come to my place for training tomorrow morning at nine o'clock. If you don't want to come, that's fine too, as long as you beat me."
Chen Feng's gaze swept over every freshman present, and he spoke in a loud voice.
He paused, his eyes sharpening, and then an incomparably powerful aura suddenly erupted from him.
This momentum, like a surging torrent, swept across the entire venue in an instant, leaving the other freshmen in awe.
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