Chapter 134: Chapter 111: Announcing the Assessment Rankings (Part 2) Cao Cheng also smiled reassuringly. "It’s fine. It’s high enough anyway."
Although his words were meant to be reassuring, they were both laughing too happily.
Jiang Man felt there was a good reason he’d made a mental note about these two.
Afterward, Cao Cheng went over to Wei Beichuan and asked how he did on the exam.
Wei Beichuan answered calmly, "I performed as usual."
Hearing that, Cao Cheng’s own confidence wavered. ’So sure of himself?’
Even An Rong started to worry.
’Is my fifth-place rank in jeopardy?’
「The next day.」
The individual result sheets were handed out.
An Rong stared at his ranking, stunned.
「March 3rd.」
Wuyun Sect.
Outer Sect Cloud Mist Peak.
Foundation Establishment Courtyard, Front Area, Ninth Courtyard.
Name: An Rong.
Rank: 6 (of 36)
Cultivation: Foundation Establishment Introduction.
Physical Body: First Level Introduction.
Spirit: First Level Introduction.
Minor: None.
Hidden Spirit: Lower-class.
Resources Obtained: Simple Yuan Condensation Method, Simple Body Refining Technique, Simple Observation Method.
Score: 52.
Comment: Your rank has dropped. You need to work harder.
Seeing his sixth-place rank, An Rong felt like his world was collapsing.
’It really dropped.’
"Rankings are always in flux. When some people improve, others fall behind. However, the overall scores are still quite good."
"Aside from the rewards for the top three and the private lesson for first place, everyone else will have a half-month break. Take the time to relax; there’s no need to be too anxious."
"The public rankings will be posted at noon."
"Also, the rankings within this courtyard are to be kept confidential from outsiders."
"Class dismissed."
Yan Yiqiu announced.
Even though class was dismissed, many students remained in their seats.
An Rong looked to Cao Cheng beside him. "Did your rank drop?"
"It did." Cao Cheng’s expression was grim.
Then they looked toward the second and third-ranked students.
Zhuo Bufan said calmly, "Holding steady at second."
Zhao Yaoyao was also all smiles. "Third place hasn’t budged."
Seeing their smiles, Cao Cheng and An Rong knew the two were very pleased with their rankings.
’So the top three didn’t move, and both fourth and fifth place dropped by one?’
Instantly, their gazes fell upon Wei Beichuan.
An Rong was aghast. "He got into the top four right after arriving? What kind of monster is he?"
"Scoring in the fifties right off the bat... that’s second only to the ninety-eight points first place got initially," Cao Cheng lamented. "Looks like it won’t be long before second place changes hands."
Zhuo Bufan felt immense pressure.
’I have to work even harder.’
’This proves it—pulling all-nighters was the right choice.’
’While others sleep, I cultivate. While others stagnate, I advance.’
’As long as I don’t rest, no one will have the chance to surpass me.’
Then, Cao Cheng and An Rong approached Wei Beichuan. "You’re fourth?" Cao Cheng asked.