Above the Dominator

In the outer city of Ningchuan, although efforts have been made to clean up the area over the years, there are still quite a number of strange beasts. However, they are mostly between level 10 and level 20, and do not pose a great threat. These strange beasts are scattered and wander around the outer city. It is almost impossible to clean them all up within a short time.

Since the invasion of the foreign races a hundred years ago, the reproduction rate of strange beasts has far exceeded that of humans.

It can be said that the areas where humans can survive now are less than one-tenth of what they used to be.

But regular cleaning is still necessary. Now, humans have come up with a good method, which is to use the college entrance examination to eliminate all these weak strange beasts, and at the same time, cultivate these young people.

The admission method of colleges and universities is still the same as it was a hundred years ago, which is based on scores.

Each strange beast of different levels corresponds to different scores. Killing a strange beast will earn you the corresponding scores.

Within three days, accumulating enough scores will enable you to be admitted to your desired college or university.

However, only the three top universities have strict requirements. Not only do the scores and levels need to meet the standards, but also a strange beast above level 20 must be killed. Whether it is as an assistant or alone, as long as there is a record.

So before the college entrance examination, finding a suitable team also gives one hope of getting into a good university.

Just as the homeroom teacher finished speaking, Ye Xiang happened to walk in.

The eyes of the classmates immediately turned towards him. When they saw who it was, there was some surprise in their eyes. They didn't expect that this guy would really come.

When Shen Youwei saw Ye Xiang, she let out a slight sigh of relief.

The homeroom teacher glanced at Ye Xiang and continued, "Okay, that's all for today. Have a good rest and get ready for the college entrance examination. Discuss carefully with whom you want to form a team. A reasonable combination of occupations is the fastest way to get scores."

After the homeroom teacher finished speaking, he walked straight towards Ye Xiang.

"Come with me. I have something to talk to you about."

Ye Xiang was a bit surprised. It was really rare. This was the first time this year that the homeroom teacher had spoken to him.

He nodded and followed the homeroom teacher out of the tent.

Outside, Ye Xiang looked at the homeroom teacher, who already had quite a few white hairs, and said with a smile, "What's the matter, teacher?"

Lao Qing looked at Ye Xiang quietly. "Over the past three years, I have had some hopes for you. I also hoped that you could cheer up. When I saw you spending day and night poring over those Taoist books in silence, I didn't say anything. But now, I have only one request. Don't hold Shen Youwei back. I know that because of your relationship, she will definitely come to you to form a team. If you really care about her, don't agree."

Ye Xiang frowned slightly but still listened quietly as Lao Qing finished speaking.

"You should be well aware that with Youwei's strength, if she finds a reliable team, she is very likely to be admitted to one of the three top universities."

"Teacher, I understand what you mean. You want me to know my place, right?" Ye Xiang said calmly.

Qing Yulu was taken aback for a moment. He didn't expect Ye Xiang to be so straightforward. After a moment of hesitation, he still nodded.

"A level 10 Taoist can't even defeat the most basic Wind Wolf in the outer city. I originally thought you wouldn't be so stupid as to still want to take part in the college entrance examination. For you, the college entrance examination poses a great risk."

Ye Xiang let out a helpless sigh. A faint smile appeared on his face. He raised his head and looked at Qing Yulu, saying, "Teacher, although I'm a Taoist, I'm already at level 14."

Qing Yulu was slightly stunned. After looking at Ye Xiang carefully, he finally noticed that the aura around him was obviously different from before.

Ye Xiang didn't bother to say anything more. He waved his hand and turned away.

Looking at Ye Xiang's back, Qing Yulu frowned slightly. Even if Ye Xiang had a sudden leap to level 14, what good would it do to be a Taoist?

Night fell.

All the students were a bit excited because of the college entrance examination. Many of them even entered the virtual mirror world for training.

Most people chose to form teams and spar with each other. Very few people chose strange beasts as their opponents.

Ye Xiang didn't waste any time. Although his upgrading speed had been very fast, having gone from level 10 to level 14 in just three days, to be successfully admitted to one of the three top universities, one had to start at level 15 just to meet the threshold. It had taken him a whole day to draw the Human Immortal Pattern for the fourth time, and there was no doubt that the difficulty of the fifth time would be even greater.

The college entrance examination only lasted for three days. In these three days, although it was barely possible for him to upgrade to level 15, he also had to accumulate enough credits.

The minimum admission score for the three top universities was 600 points every year, and for first-class universities, it was 500 points. Only by killing strange beasts above level 10 could one get more than 10 points. To accumulate 600 points, one had to kill at least 60 strange beasts above level 10 within three days. Not to mention that the scores increased every year. One could imagine the difficulty involved.

In the past, not to mention getting into a university, he might not even have been able to get the basic 200 points needed to graduate!

After finding a hotel nearby, Ye Xiang directly rented a room and prepared to practice.

Just like before, he sat cross-legged on the bed, closed his eyes and meditated, depicting the body in his spiritual world, and started to brand the Immortal Pattern for the fifth time bit by bit.

From the afternoon until the next day, the practice ended quickly.

In the blink of an eye, the day of the college entrance examination arrived. It was just the break of dawn.

Ye Xiang slowly opened his eyes. The Immortal Pattern on his body disappeared and he returned to normal. A glint of light flashed in his eyes, and he was full of energy.

In more than ten hours, he had only branded half of the fifth Immortal Pattern. Although it was a bit slower compared to before, his upgrading progress was definitely extremely fast.

After leaving the hotel and eating a large number of steamed buns, Ye Xiang headed towards the gate of the outer city.

However, on the way there, to his surprise, he met the old principal.

Compared to three years ago, the old principal's face was obviously a bit more aged.

The principal also saw Ye Xiang. After being stunned for a moment, he let out a slight sigh, took out an integrator in the shape of a watch and walked over. Looking at Ye Xiang, he said, "I didn't expect you to come. I've heard a lot about what happened to you over the years, and I'm partly to blame for it."

Ye Xiang took the integrator. With a calm expression, he said softly, "Principal, I let down your expectations of me."

He still remembered that three years ago, when this old principal was trying to recruit him, he had vowed to cultivate the most outstanding talent in Ningchuan.

The old principal smiled. "It's okay. I've already come to terms with it. After the college entrance examination, choose a good team carefully. You should be able to get the graduation scores, which will be good for finding a job in the future."

Ye Xiang put on the integrator. Without explaining much, he just nodded. "Okay."

He came to the gate of the outer city and quietly waited for the gate to open.

The other students had already started to form teams in twos and threes. Ye Xiang stood alone in the corner, looking a bit withdrawn.

Many students showed a hint of mockery and disdain in their eyes when they saw him.

"I didn't expect this 'useless talent' really intends to take the college entrance examination. It's so ridiculous."

"A level 10 Taoist is not even as practical as an auxiliary class. I don't know what he's thinking.Doesn't he think he's embarrassed our Ningchuan Middle School enough?"

"He just won't give up until he's completely out of options."

At this moment, a beautiful girl with long legs and a ponytail was searching for someone in the crowd. Finally, she saw Ye Xiang.She saw him standing alone in the corner, closing his eyes and resting his mind.

After finally finding the person, the girl hesitated for a moment, gritted her teeth, and decided to walk over.

"Can... can I form a team with you?"

A clear and somewhat timid voice sounded in front of him.

Others might not know Ye Xiang's strength, but Song Xinrui had witnessed with her own eyes Ye Xiang slaying a level 16 two-headed putrid snake in the arena. This was no ordinary useless Taoist at all; he was incredibly powerful!

Hearing the voice, Ye Xiang opened his eyes. Seeing the pretty girl in front of him, he was a bit puzzled.

He had some impression of this girl in front of him. She was a student in Class 2 of the same grade and seemed to be quite famous.

Seeing Ye Xiang's puzzled expression, Song Xinrui became even more nervous, and her words became a bit stuttering.

"I... my name is Song Xinrui. I'm at level 15, and my occupation is a Summoner. Can... can I form a team with you?" Song Xinrui asked sincerely again.

As soon as these words were spoken, everyone around looked over, their eyes filled with disbelief.

Was this girl crazy? Why would she want to form a team with someone from a useless occupation?