But at this moment, no one was particularly nervous.
In their minds, Fang Xiu and Chu Qingxue were both shoo-ins.
If the rest of them could make it in, then there was no question about Fang Xiu and Chu Qingxue, given their strength, Talent, and overall abilities.
So, the fact their names hadn’t been called yet didn’t mean they hadn’t qualified; it just meant they were ranked at the very top.
"Third place: Fu Binhai, Water Mage, S Level Talent, Level 21!"
At last, they had reached the second-place announcement.
"Two spots left. One for Chu Qingxue, one for Brother Fang. It’s in the bag!"
Luo Xing was getting excited.
’Fang Xiu and Chu Qingxue both made it into the top three—not just that, but first and second place! They’re just too strong.’
"Second place..."
Principal Xiang paused, his gaze sweeping over to where Fang Xiu and the others were standing.
Luo Xing and his friends were practically buzzing with excitement.
"Second place is... Dan Keke, S Level Talent, a Water Mage, Level 21!"
Just then, Principal Xiang finally announced the name.
It wasn’t Fang Xiu, nor was it Chu Qingxue.
It was a Water Mage.
"Yes!"
At the same time, a girl on the other side of the crowd jumped for joy.
She had, of course, heard of Fang Xiu and Chu Qingxue.
She’d originally thought she had no chance, but who would have guessed it would be her?
Meanwhile, everyone else looked at Principal Xiang curiously.
There was still one spot left.
’I wonder who it’s for?’
Luo Xing and the others were all stunned.
"How could this be?"
Luo Xing was completely dumbfounded.
There was only one spot left.
It had to be either Chu Qingxue or Fang Xiu.
They had never imagined such a possibility.
How could one of them not make it in?
"It seems I didn’t make the cut."
Chu Qingxue smiled helplessly.
She hadn’t expected this either.
That in the end, she wouldn’t make the list.
’But it was based on a comprehensive score this time. Maybe my performance just wasn’t good enough.’
"Maybe I’m the one who won’t get in," Fang Xiu said, his brow furrowing slightly. "After all, I didn’t exactly do much along the way."
’Could it be... that one of us really performed that badly?’
Chu Qingxue just smiled faintly. She knew it was practically impossible for Fang Xiu not to be chosen.
After all, everyone had seen his performance in the Gate World.
It was nothing short of remarkable.
’If even Fang Xiu can’t get in...’
’Then this whole thing must be rigged.’
’An Awakened with SSS Level Talent who’s already Level 27... if he can’t get into the Demon Beast Battlefield, then what’s the point of the rest of us going?’
So at this point, Chu Qingxue had already braced herself for not being chosen.
"Alright, and now, to announce first place!"
On the stage, Principal Xiang began to announce the final name.
"Everyone’s strength in this competition was plain for all to see. The final results were decided by the teachers, and I can assure you there was absolutely no favoritism."
Principal Xiang seemed to be consoling the students who didn’t make it into the Demon Beast Battlefield.
He also seemed to be emphasizing the fairness of the competition.
He then continued, "First place: Chu Qingxue, S Level Talent, Ice Mage, Level 22!"
The moment Principal Xiang finished speaking,
the entire audience erupted in thunderous applause.
Only Fang Xiu’s group was left stunned.
"It’s... Chu Qingxue!"
Luo Xing was surprised.
’No matter how you look at it,’ he thought, ’it should have been Fang Xiu.’
’Who would have thought it’d be Chu Qingxue?’
Even though they were on the same team, it still felt strange.
Fang Xiu, with his SSS Level Talent and Level 27 power, wasn’t chosen?
CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!
Just then, Fang Xiu started clapping.
Smiling, he looked at Chu Qingxue. "Congratulations!"
Although he was a little bummed about not being chosen, he was genuinely happy for Chu Qingxue.
’After all, everyone knew how strong Chu Qingxue was. And most importantly... she was his girlfriend! Shouldn’t he be happy that his girlfriend was chosen, and as number one, no less?’
Luo Xing and the others at his side were stunned for a moment.
Then they too began to applaud.
"Congratulations, Qingxue!"
"Yeah, congratulations!"
"Sister Chu is amazing! First place!"
Fang Xiu’s reaction snapped Luo Xing and the others out of their stupor,
and they quickly joined in the applause.
"I’m going to find Principal Xiang. First place should have been yours!"
Chu Qingxue’s brows furrowed.
She felt that first place had to be Fang Xiu’s.
But she had never imagined...
that it would end up being hers.
She wasn’t happy in the slightest.
After all, in her eyes, she was no match for Fang Xiu.
Which meant this competition definitely wasn’t fair.
"Wait!"
Just as Chu Qingxue was about to leave, Fang Xiu grabbed her arm. "This was decided by Principal Xiang and the other teachers; there’s no mistake. Just focus on improving your strength in the Demon Beast Battlefield, and be careful!"
"What about you?"
Chu Qingxue’s face still showed her hesitation.
’What about Fang Xiu? Wasn’t the Demon Beast Battlefield being opened because of him in the first place? What on earth was Principal Xiang thinking? Had Fang Xiu offended too many of the teachers?’
"Me? I’ll just find a Gate World, focus on my Cultivation, and wait for you guys to get back!"
Fang Xiu just smiled.
’There’s nothing to be done about not being chosen.’
The Demon Beast Battlefield, the Demon Beast Realm, and Gate Worlds were all different.
The Demon Beast Battlefield was a place for training elites.
You couldn’t just enter whenever you wanted.
It required going through the official procedures.
Since Fang Xiu hadn’t been chosen, he naturally hadn’t obtained the qualifications to enter the Demon Beast Battlefield.
"The thirty students named above are the ones who will be entering the Demon Beast Battlefield this time!"
At this moment, Principal Xiang spoke again.
"Huh? Wait, was Fang Xiu’s name not on the list?"
"It’s not ’seems like,’ he’s just not on it!"
"Yeah, thirty people and no Fang Xiu. That’s weird!"
"He’s the guy who could kill a Level 40 boss at Level 15!"
"Hah, I bet he cheated!"
"What do you mean?"
"You ever play games? It’s called getting boosted!"
"Get someone to beat a Demon Beast down to an inch of its life, then have Fang Xiu go in for the final blow!"
"..."
At this, a murmur went through the crowd.
After all, most people had heard of Fang Xiu’s name.
Now that they heard Fang Xiu wasn’t on the list, some of the more jealous students started to mock him.
After all, some people had always been unconvinced by Fang Xiu’s reputation.
But they were afraid of his achievement of killing a Level 40 boss at Level 15.
Afraid of his power.
But now that Fang Xiu hadn’t been chosen, it meant his achievements were probably fake.
Some people had suspected this all along.
Besides, Principal Xiang had said the selection was based on a comprehensive score.
That meant Fang Xiu’s overall score wasn’t even as high as theirs.
How could they not take this chance to mock him?
"What did you guys say?"
Fang Xiu himself didn’t have much of a reaction.
But Luo Xing was already furious.
He knew perfectly well how strong Fang Xiu was.
Fang Xiu had taught him a great deal over the past three days.
By now, Luo Xing was a die-hard fan of Fang Xiu.
He absolutely would not allow anyone to speak ill of him.
"What? Am I wrong? An SSS Level Awakened who can’t even make the top thirty... isn’t that the definition of useless?"
a man sneered contemptuously.
"Hahaha!"
Quite a few people nearby joined in the laughter.
"What the hell are you laughing at with your shitty rankings!"
Luo Xing, after all, was ranked tenth.
He naturally had no patience for these guys.
"Is tenth place supposed to be impressive?"
Just then, someone with a higher rank looked at Luo Xing and spoke with disdain.
This person was an S Level Awakened and also a Fire Mage.
’Looks like Fire Mages are pretty common.’
Fang Xiu glanced at him, a hint of disdain in his eyes.
’Level 21.
He’s got a little something, but not much.’
"Ahem!"
Just as the two groups were about to come to blows,
Principal Xiang coughed twice from the stage. "Ah, I almost forgot," he said. "There’s one more thing I need to announce."
Hearing this, everyone turned their curious gazes back to the stage.

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