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Chapter 367 - 316: Rankings Taught Everyone to Respect Each Other

Chapter 367: Chapter 316: Rankings Taught Everyone to Respect Each Other

Looking at Zhang Yu, who still didn’t know his ranking, Li Xiao thought to himself, "Is this what they mean by staying calm during big events?"

"The night of the exam, not even refreshing the ranking immediately...going to see..."

"Steady, absolutely steady."

"After the exam, knowing his abilities have improved tremendously, his grades will soar."

"Yet, he can ignore it all; this kind of spirit undisturbed by external factors is truly impressive..."

Li Xiao imagined himself in the same situation. He was sure he could never do that; knowing his grades would be good, he probably couldn’t resist refreshing the ranking as soon as the time arrived.

Meanwhile, in the Foundation Establishment class group, the class teacher, Master Lei Jiao, was speaking.

Master Lei Jiao: I would like to particularly commend Zhang Yu.

Master Lei Jiao: I still remember that soon after classes started in June, Zhang Yu gradually fell to the middle and lower levels.

Master Lei Jiao: But in just 8 months, he climbed step by step to second in the class, achieving remarkable progress worth learning from by all classmates.

Master Lei Jiao: Of course, aside from him, the top three students in the class are excellent, and I have already applied for the scholarship loan for them this semester.

At the construction site, Zhang Yu’s hand pouring concrete unknowingly slowed down.

"University professors really have unique insights; their evaluations of students are spot on."

After saving the class ranking and the teacher’s statements, Zhang Yu then looked at other people’s comments.

...

Che Yufei, as a colleague for three months, was also quite curious about Zhang Yu’s final exam results.

After all, to him, Zhang Yu seemed ready to drop at any moment, yet he persisted in taking his medication, completely absorbed in university life like he was possessed.

"Taking the final exams in such a state...the results should be really bleak, right?"

Out of curiosity, during this period after his return, every day after the ranking was updated, he would also take a look at Zhang Yu’s ranking while refreshing his own.

And today, upon seeing it, he was shocked, thinking, "Second?"

"Even higher than that rich guy in his class, Gongshu Jin?!"

"This guy... if he can graduate smoothly from university, I don’t dare to imagine how high his salary would be."

At this moment, Che Yufei felt as if he was witnessing the rise of a new star in the Civil Engineering Department.

After capturing the ranking as a screenshot, Che Yufei sent it to Shi Yunxiang: "Yunxiang, look at Zhang Yu’s ranking."

Then, Che Yufei thought for a moment and sent Zhang Yu a message: "Impressive, surged to second in the class."

...

In the Spirit Realm.

As a soul cultivator at Fengdu Information Technology College, Zhao Tianxing’s gaze swept through the messages on a platform in front of him.

"Screw you! This trash review! Paid schilling, may you go bankrupt tomorrow and be a soul cultivator for life!"

Zhao Tianxing’s gaze shifted, choosing to delete the message due to insults, then banned the person for a month.

"Divinity Transformation Divine Monarch recommended course, latest cultivation technique resources, Hehuan Cultivator personal training service, click my profile picture."

Zhao Tianxing quietly chose to delete it for violation of marketing rules, then permanently banned the person.

As a waterfall of platform messages swept through his view, Zhao Tianxing was continually managing them.

Suddenly, a notification bell chimed.

Zhao Tianxing was slightly moved and immediately looked over.

Ever since entering the second tier, with various soul cultivator skills continuously improving, Zhao Tianxing gradually integrated them into his daily life.

Such as this notification sound—it’s part of the automated system he set up.

The specific alert conditions vary, including reminders for coupons nearing expiration, reminders for Spirit Realm service renewals, numerous platform money-saving alerts... and student changes reminders.

For example, reminders for rankings change among friends.

"Zhang Yu is now second in class?"

"So strong, even at the second tier he’s this strong."

Zhao Tianxing was about to send him a message but thought for a moment, then opened a document to start writing.

After reviewing what he had written, feeling indecisive, he finally chose what felt most natural to send.

Zhao Tianxing: "Impressive"

And as Zhao Tianxing was about to send a second message...

A warning promptly appeared before him.

Warning: During work hours, use of non-work-related chat functions is prohibited.

...

Zhang Yu saw the message from Zhao Tianxing and replied: "A small achievement, not worth mentioning."

Seeing that Zhao Tianxing didn’t respond further, Zhang Yu was not concerned, knowing that soul cultivators were quite busy.

Zhang Yu then nonchalantly clicked through other messages sent to him, mainly from a few classmates and some friends who noticed the change in his ranking.

Of course, there were also his dear roommates.

In the dorm group, Yu Xinghan said: "Bro, aren’t you going to send a red packet?"

Zhang Yu returned: You’re 9th, made it into the top 10, and you didn’t send a red envelope either.

Zhang Yu still remembers that on his first day back in the dormitory, Yu Xinghan insisted on dragging him to see what was different, constantly showing off his 7th class rank back then.

Yu Xinghan also recalls, the first time he saw the white-haired Zhang Yu, he was relieved he wasn’t selected for this wild project.

"Zhang Yu was worked to this state, if I went, wouldn’t I never come back? The Civil Engineering Department must be using us students like cattle, treating us like soul cultivators?"

But seeing Zhang Yu jump to second place today, Yu Xinghan had to admit, the other side did gain a lot in these three months.

Yet, watching Zhang Yu’s recovery process day by day over the past week, Yu Xinghan understood he truly couldn’t learn it.

Yu Xinghan thought to himself: "This physique is really freaky."

At the same time, Mu Lan also popped up in the dorm group chat: What happened?

Zhang Yu hurriedly posted the class rankings and a screenshot of Lei Jiao, but saw no response from Mu Lan.

Zhang Yu: @Mu Lan?

Mu Lan forwarded the screenshot to her brother Le Jingchen, saying: "Zhang Yu made huge progress, should the price of Yu juice increase?"

Seeing Zhang Yu @ her, Mu Lan quickly replied: Zhang Yu, you’re amazing! When will you come back to the dorm?

Zhang Yu: Working overtime, maybe in the morning.

At that moment, Zhang Pianpian also appeared, but she didn’t speak in the dorm group, choosing to privately message: I secretly watched your exam footage, great performance, but maybe bleed a bit more next time.

Zhang Pianpian: Going all out is a good cover, and you managed your scores well. Second place is a good spot; being first would be too eye-catching.

Zhang Yu looked at his sister’s message and thought: "No... I really was giving it my all."

As night quickly passed, after working all night, Zhang Yu’s body had mostly recovered.

"This Can Niu Soul Heart Technique is just too useful."

"I wonder where I can find the matching Chain Technique Map set."

As Zhang Yu walked along the road leaving the construction site, he felt his rank above his head become more vibrant and eye-catching.

As he went along, he could occasionally see workers attracted by his rank, looking at him with a respectful gaze.

Qi Refining Students continuously backed away, afraid of blocking his path.

Even some senior Civil Engineering Students, when making eye contact with Zhang Yu, nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

In his heart, Zhang Yu sighed: "Fu Ji, this university ranking certainly has its merits, making people respect each other more."

Fu Ji thought irately in response: "That’s definitely not what you said before."

But thinking about Zhang Yu’s performance in this end-of-term exam, Fu Ji was secretly stunned: "Zhang Yu, every time I think I’ve gauged your amazing talent, you always show something even more incredible."

Being by Zhang Yu’s side 24/7, witnessing his reward process first-hand, Fu Ji deeply understood... Zhang Yu definitely didn’t have this kind of casual life-depleting medicine-taking constitution before.

"I always feel like this guy... secretly becomes stronger somewhere I don’t know, but I am with him constantly, what’s going on?"

"Could he be a reincarnated immortal?"

"Impossible, what kind of reincarnated immortal is this poor?! And reincarnate to the first level?"

As Zhang Yu was lamenting while leaving the construction site, Sheng Jie at the gate saw him and was slightly taken aback.

Sheng Jie looked at the ranking above Zhang Yu’s head, mumbling in his heart: "Second in the Foundation Establishment class? Zhang Yu is actually second in the Foundation Establishment class?"

"Yesterday... was his exam just yesterday, so the ranking only updated at midnight?"

While Sheng Jie was shocked, feeling Zhang Yu’s gaze, he instinctively nodded in acknowledgment to him.

At that moment, a security guard classmate beside him said: "Isn’t that your classmate? He..."

The rest of the sentence was stifled in their throat.

The rank of 2nd in the Foundation Establishment class above Zhang Yu’s head seemed to bring a palpable pressure, stifling the guards’ throats.

They knew that those who can rank 2nd in the Foundation Establishment class are certainly no ordinary people.

Watching Zhang Yu leave with respect, the guards immediately gathered around Sheng Jie, curiously asking: "Is he really from your level one?"

...

Back in the dorm, after taking his morning medicine and changing clothes, Zhang Yu prepared to go to class as usual.

Although the first semester’s final exams just ended, the next semester is about to begin.

Starting from the upcoming March, until the second semester’s final exams in August, the entire freshman year will be completely over.

Today, as Zhang Yu entered the classroom, he felt many eyes looking over.

At the same time, Li Xiao waved at him and Yu Xinghan: "Brother Yu! There’s a seat here!"

Class, blood drawing, cultivation... in the blink of an eye, the day passed.

That evening, Zhang Yu, as usual, opened his connection with Bai Zhenzhen, and heard her say: "Not bad, Yu Zi, second place in the class."

Zhang Yu smiled proudly and said: "This result at least kind of matches my effort."

Bai Zhenzhen said: "Mom sent you some more meat, you’re lacking nutrition, make sure to eat more."

"And when will you fix your hair? The white hair looks so downcast, makes you seem old and poor, easy to look down on."

"Got it, got it." Looking at Bai Zhenzhen’s outfit, Zhang Yu curiously asked: "Azhen, are you attending an event?"

Bai Zhenzhen nodded: "Yeah, the opening ceremony for the top ten league. This year it’s hosted at Sky Sword University, I’m just here to take a look."