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Chapter 37: Isn't This World Just About Interests...
"First, one must seize the opportunity to be assessed..."
From a corner, Yu Sheng spoke softly.
Wisps of gray mist spread from their heads, drifting into the Scroll.
A bountiful harvest.
Liu Qingfeng's resigned gaze fell on Yu Sheng once again.
His words were always irrefutable.
There weren't many academies for the human race.
On average, only one per province.
Every student in these academies was a genius.
Especially the strongest military schools, Spirit Martial Academy and Spirit Mind Academy, which gathered the best of the best.
The resources within these schools were abundant, with countless demon crystals and demon cores.
Many powerful figures of the human race had emerged from these institutions.
But all this was predicated on one being a genius.
Many people wanted to apply to these academies each year, but obtaining the assessment qualification was the biggest hurdle.
The college assessment was a major event for the human race.
Mo Pavilion Academy set the exam content, selecting the top scorers to fill out their preference forms and attend the actual assessment at the school of their choice, ensuring that no one could sneak in through the back door.
And that...
Was the real college assessment.
For the rest, it was merely about receiving a diploma.
Of course, apart from these three major academies, there was another school established by Mo Pavilion Academy itself.
However, this school was shrouded in mystery, and no one knew what their assessment standards were.
Typically, admission letters were directly handed to the students.
The entry threshold was extremely high.
It was said that in the least populous year, Mo Pavilion Academy admitted only three students.
But one thing was certain... every graduate from Mo Pavilion Academy was renowned.
If there was one drawback, it was...
The graduation rate was very low.
The dropout rate slightly high.
And the mortality rate... extremely high!
Comparisons had been made showing that over the years, the number of graduates from Mo Pavilion Academy was far less than the number of students who died during their studies.
Even after graduation, more than seventy percent died in battle.
It could be said that Mo Pavilion Academy was a place all students aspired to, but also the one they feared the most.
Yet, it was precisely the battle achievements that these graduates fought for with their lives that built Mo Pavilion Academy's unshakeable top ranking among all academies.
After a long silence, Liu Qingfeng spoke, "Although it's somewhat ironic, Yu Sheng is telling the truth."
"To get the assessment qualification for a university..."
"First, you must put in the effort."
"Some things can't be obtained just by daydreaming about them every day."
"The world is never short of geniuses, especially not you all."
"The saddest thing isn’t the gap in talent, but rather those who clearly lack it yet refuse to work hard. And when the results come out, they add... 'I just wasn't serious back then. If I had been, things would have been different.'"
"That is the true source of ridicule."
Liu Qingfeng's words were uncompromisingly harsh, cutting deeply into their hearts.
It was almost as if he was physically tearing off their faces to trample and tear apart.
But if even one person was spurred to fight, to strive, and to change their life, then what did it matter if the rest cursed him for a lifetime?
This lesson was heavy.
So heavy that most of the students felt downcast.
Yet, Liu Qingfeng just watched coldly.
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If this were a golden age for humanity, he would be deemed an unfit teacher for severely demotivating students before an exam, possibly even affecting their mental state, leading to them not performing well despite being capable of decent scores.
But the circumstances facing humanity now were far from that.
He had survived Demon-Suppressing Pass.
He knew firsthand how brutal the battlefield was and how cheap life could be.
Those with weak mental fortitude, who could be disheartened by a few taunts, were better off away from the battlefield.
Otherwise, the harm might extend not just to themselves, but also... to others.
"Yu Sheng, come out for a moment."
Standing at the classroom door, Liu Qingfeng called out in the direction of Yu Sheng.
Yu Sheng looked up blankly, then silently stood up.
"The next two classes won’t be of much use to you. How about a walk?"
Patting Yu Sheng on the shoulder, Liu Qingfeng wore a hint of a smile.
Yu Sheng nodded.
Together, the tall and the short figures left the school while all the other students were still in class.
To Yu Sheng's surprise, Liu Qingfeng didn't lead him too far away, but instead sat down on the steps not far from the school gate.
Opposite them was a breakfast stall.
Having just passed the morning rush, a middle-aged man was cleaning the tables. However, his gait was uneven and awkward, limping noticeably.
"Ever seen him?" Liu Qingfeng asked, watching the middle-aged man.
Yu Sheng nodded slightly. "Everyone in class calls him Cripple Wang."
"What do you think?" Liu Qingfeng turned to look into Yu Sheng's eyes.
Yu Sheng seemed puzzled, not quite understanding why Liu Qingfeng would ask such a question: "I... think with my head?"
He ventured cautiously.
"Heh..." Liu Qingfeng chuckled and shook his head. "Right, I shouldn't have asked you that."
"He used to be in the Reserve Forces."
"Trained for about two years in the Reserve Forces, but because his overall data wasn't enough, he was sent to Dawn Pass."
"After all, the pressure there is somewhat lighter."
"He only lasted three days at Dawn Pass. The first two days were relatively calm because the demons had just launched an assault."
"On the third day, the demons attacked at night."
"That's how he broke his leg."
"Two years of relentless training, and yet he only held out for one day."
"Fortunately, he survived. After leaving Dawn Pass, he came back home and opened a bun shop right outside the school gate."
Liu Qingfeng's voice grew somber.
Yu Sheng remained silent, listening.
"I'm telling you this not because I want you to sacrifice yourself for humanity or march to your death."
"I just want to show you..."
"Humanity is far from as optimistic as it appears now."
"Any of the four passes, if breached, could lead to catastrophic consequences."
"War is cruel."
"If you faced a person who had sacrificed so much for humanity and he was in danger in front of you, what would you do... would you save him?"
Liu Qingfeng stared intently into Yu Sheng's eyes, as if anticipating something.
Yu Sheng fell into deep thought.
After a long pause, Yu Sheng finally looked up, somewhat bewildered: "I... don't know."
"In Sin City, there's no reason to save anyone."
"I've seen with my own eyes someone who was saved, only to pick up a knife and stab their rescuer in the back."
"I've also witnessed someone lose their life over a blood-stained bun—three lives, in fact."
"And I've seen... I've seen a lot more."
"I don't even understand why we should protect others."
"In this world, isn't everything just about self-interest?"