Global Demon Transformation.

Chapter 115 The strong are respected

The old man in yellow raised his hand, and many people could feel the air vibrate slightly.

Amidst the astonished gazes of the crowd, seats formed from earth-elemental soul skills rose from the ground and appeared before the 100,000 spectators and freshmen.

These chairs are constructed entirely of earth and stone, differing only in color shades and size.

There are a total of one hundred seats, not one more and not one less, spaced two meters apart in a fan shape, with the most eye-catching one being the seat in the middle.

This chair is two meters in diameter and three meters high. It is entirely golden, as if it were cast from gold, and it reflects a golden light in the sunlight.

It is three times larger than other seats.

"The First Throne!"

The freshmen stared at the chair, their fists clenched, their eyes shining brightly.

In the first few days after starting school, 'the first throne' was the most frequently used phrase among everyone.

There are one hundred seats in the Throne Challenge, and those who can sit there are undoubtedly the best among the freshmen. But there is only one throne, just like there was only one emperor in ancient times.

For the new students, being able to ride in it will undoubtedly make them the focus of everyone's attention, and they will also receive attention from various forces and be the academy's key training.

After the hundred seats appeared, the old man in yellow did not introduce himself or waste any words. He nodded slightly to a middle-aged man in the center of the platform and then sat back down.

The middle-aged man stood up. The moment he stood up, all the freshmen felt a tightness in their hearts, as if they were being pressed down by a heavy object, making it hard for them to breathe.

"Hello everyone, this is our first time meeting. Let me introduce myself. I am Bu Zheng, the vice principal of Hongyun School, and also the dean of the Martial Arts Academy."

The middle-aged man appeared to be in his forties, but his hair was already gray. His appearance and build were ordinary, but his eyes were sharp and dignified. Looking at the new students below the stage, he began to speak:

“Hongyun University has been established for less than a hundred years. In terms of historical heritage and overall strength, it is not as good as Great Wall University or Moxing University. Although it has its own unique advantages, it may not be the first choice for many people.”

Straighten!

It's a very rare surname, but Lin Feng has heard this name many times before.

The person with the most power in Hongyun is the principal.

However, according to senior students, the principal does not manage affairs at all, nor does he teach. Many students have never seen the principal in the four years from enrollment to graduation. The three vice principals are the ones who are truly in charge.

Hongyun is divided into two courtyards.

Martial Arts Academy and Demon Spirit Academy.

As the dean of the martial arts academy, Bu Zheng is a ninth-rank Lingyun Realm cultivator. Although he has not refined any demon spirits, it is rumored that he once single-handedly slaughtered a Martial King.

The fact that he could soar through the clouds and utterly kill a Martial King is enough to demonstrate his abnormality. This is far more exaggerated than Lin Feng's victory over a martial artist while only at the Body Cultivation Realm.

Although it's just a rumor and no one has seen it with their own eyes, it's definitely not that simple for someone to be able to hold the position of Dean of the Martial Arts Academy while at the Lingyun Realm.

As one of the three vice principals, his position was second only to the principal.

After scanning the group of new students, Bu Zheng continued:
"I don't care why you chose Hongyun, whether it's because of family ties or other reasons."

All I want to tell you is that while graduates of the three great hero academies, including the Red Cloud Academy, may not be the strongest, very few dare to mess with them!

“Aside from a few students who are specially admitted through sponsorship fees, those who can get into Hongyun through their own efforts are all geniuses. But in my eyes, you geniuses are not much different from ordinary people.”

Many freshmen frowned slightly upon hearing this.

Just as Bu Zheng said, those who can get into Hongyun are all geniuses.

From a young age, they faced the envious and admiring gazes of their peers, and the encouragement and praise of their teachers. Now, being ignored so much right after entering school, it's understandable that they feel resentful.

Bu Zheng is the dean of the martial arts academy and also the vice principal. Even if he is not convinced, no one is stupid enough to dare to directly refute him. However, he is somewhat uncomfortable.

But Bu Zheng didn't care at all and ignored it, saying, "There is a difference between geniuses and talented people. Only talented people are worth cultivating."

"This year, Hongyun has a total of 7564 new students. With so many people, if you want to prove that you are talented and gain the school's attention and resources, you must stand out from the people around you."

"As for how to stand out, it's simple. There are two practical assessments each semester. The higher your ranking, the more resources you'll receive. Mediocre people aren't qualified for resources. And today, that's what matters."

At this point, Bu Zheng pointed to the hundreds of seats:
"One hundred seats, numbered from one to one hundred. If you think you're capable, then sit down. Those who aren't, shut up and stand quietly. The largest seat in the very center is the First Throne. Sitting on it proves you're the number one freshman!"

"Different seats come with different rewards and privileges, which I won't go into detail about here, as you are probably already aware of them."

"Alright, although society advocates equality for all, in the world of martial arts, the strong are respected. I don't like nonsense, the Throne Challenge will now begin!"

As Bu Zheng finished speaking, the freshmen began to discuss among themselves, but no one took the initiative to make a move.

Many people stared longingly at the numbers on the seats. Although Bu Zheng hadn't specified what the rewards and resources were, they already knew.

It's been widely discussed these days; it's hard not to know about it.

The rewards for the Freshman Challenge vary each year, but the basics remain the same. The first is the cash prize.

The 100th place is 100,000, and each subsequent place increases the amount by 100,000. The first throne can be obtained for 10 million.

Ten million is not a lot; for some scions of large conglomerates, it's just the price of a luxury sports car.

Besides money, there were also elixirs.

Similarly, the 100th position is occupied by ten Body Tempering Pills. Body Tempering Pills are much more expensive than Qi and Blood Pills, with each one worth 500,000. Each time a position is moved up, one more pill is added.

In addition to the resources, these seats also represent a detached villa.

Although Hongyun is vast, its land resources remain limited.

Generally, students share a dormitory room with five people.

If you have excellent grades and rank in the top 1,000 of your grade, you can choose a three-person dormitory room.

If you rank in the top 500 of your grade, you'll get a single apartment; if you rank in the top 100, you'll get a detached villa.

The Freshman Challenge is the first assessment for freshmen.

One hundred seats are available. If you can get a seat, you can stay in a villa and enter the Demon Blood Pool for a baptism, cleansing your marrow and tempering your body.

The reward for entering the Demon Blood Pool alone is worth hundreds of millions. Many large corporations try to pull strings to buy a spot for their children, but they can't get it.

The top ten will have the opportunity to enter the Cultivation Techniques Pavilion to learn soul cultivation techniques and soul martial arts.

If you have enough talent and good luck, you might even be able to learn a ninth-grade martial arts technique.

In addition to these rewards, there are also some privileges that students envy.

The holder of the First Throne is qualified to enter the Demon Realm.

In the realm of demon spirits, high-level demon spirits are everywhere, including eighth- and ninth-tier ones, and legend has it that there are even demon spirits on the Earth Ranking.

This privilege is reserved for the first freshman!
It is also the most valuable reward in the Throne Challenge.

This year there are 7564 new students, but only 100 seats, meaning only one in 75 students will have a seat.

Most freshmen are self-aware and therefore treat themselves as spectators, though they do complain quite a bit.

But the older students didn't think so; they were already used to it.

There is a clear difference between martial arts university and high school.

High school prodigies may receive preferential treatment from teachers, but not excessively.

Most ordinary high schools will pay attention to students with less talent, and since high schools don't allocate too many resources to them, the treatment is roughly the same, so you won't feel too much of a difference. But it's different in college.

Academic performance directly impacts resources and benefits!
Without good grades, not only will teachers not pay attention, but even classmates won't care.

With hundreds of students in a class, countless students' names are forgotten after four years.

University is realistic and cruel, and Hongyun has shown it to the fullest extent.

Only the strong are favored; the weak are a luxury even to receive a glance.

Many people are resentful and angry, but what can they do?
Many people gradually get used to it and become numb to it, while some people are not convinced and go against the tide, becoming the group that enjoys privileges.

Even those who are capable of competing for seats are observing. They must choose their seats based on their abilities. If they overestimate their abilities and choose a seat with a higher priority, they may be eliminated first and get nothing.

in the audience.

"There's a good show to watch!"

Many of the older students watched with great interest, occasionally making a few comments.

As former participants, they know more than the newcomers; they know the Throne Challenge is not as simple as it seems.

The battle for seats is not just a contest of strength, but also requires wise choices and trade-offs.

Anyone can sit in a seat, but the skill lies in sitting still.

If you're confident enough, there's no problem taking the first throne directly.

However, the competition for the first throne is the most intense. Taking it too early will make you a target of everyone's criticism, and you may even have to withdraw from the throne challenge early.

The Freshman Challenge is a gathering of geniuses and a constellation of stars.

A martial arts family with a long tradition, a special demon spirit clan, with all kinds of talents and demon spirit skills emerging one after another. No one has absolute confidence that they can surpass everyone else. Until the very last moment, no one knows who will be able to ascend to the first throne!

That's what makes the Throne Challenge so appealing!
(End of this chapter)