Chapter 236: Familiar Names
The test takers were given an entire day to complete their exams, providing them ample time to consider their answers. Of course, early submission was allowed, but no one dared to be the first to hand in their paper.
A day later, the examination period ended.
One by one, the test takers stepped forward to submit their papers.
After collecting all the exams, the proctor announced, "You may now leave and wait for further notice. If you pass, you will receive an official admission letter informing you of your enrollment date."
As they left the classroom and exited the school gates, many students felt uneasy.
The exam questions had been incredibly bizarre none of them could quite grasp what the examiners were trying to test or what kind of answers they were looking for.
With no standard answers and no way to cheat, they could only write based on their personal understanding.
Nightfall at the City Lord's Office
That night, Ye Cheng sat at his desk, reviewing the submitted exams one by one, deciding who would pass and who would fail.
As he scanned through the test papers, he came across several familiar names.
Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan from the Spirit Hall's Golden GenerationHuo Wu from Blazing AcademyFeng Xiaotian from Divine Wind AcademyShui Bing'er from Tianshui AcademyXue Ke from the Heaven Dou EmpireDai Weisi from the Star Luo Empire
Even several Shrek students had applied Ma Hongjun, Oscar, and Dai Mubai were all on the list.
Ye Cheng shook his head.
"These guys… do they really not understand their own personalities? They actually dared to take this test?"
Still, he remained unbiased.
He would only judge their answers if their responses were acceptable, then they would be admitted.
But could they really write the answers he wanted?
The Selection Process
Hours passed as Ye Cheng meticulously reviewed each test.
From the 1,000 applicants, he narrowed the list down to 98 successful candidates mostly men, with only a few women making the cut.
Ironically, most of the characters from the original story passed the test.
Of course, there were exceptions Shrek's Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun failed miserably.
Their answers were atrocious.
Oscar, on the other hand, had a somewhat acceptable mindset and barely passed.
"Alright, these will be the accepted students."
Ye Cheng finalized his decision, then pressed his palm against the desk.
A soft glow illuminated the surface, and in the next moment, a holographic screen appeared, accompanied by a futuristic virtual keyboard resembling a sci fi computer.
Thanks to the manifestation of the Soul Engineer Xuan Ji persona, his daily life had become significantly more efficient.
Now, all White Cloud City records were digitized there was no longer any need for tedious paperwork.
The Birth of a Basic Network System
Currently, White Cloud City operated on a rudimentary network infrastructure, designed by Ye Cheng using the knowledge of Soul Engineer Xuan Ji.
Official personnel were issued devices resembling smartphones, enabling real time communication and data access.
However, access to certain information was restricted based on clearance levels.
Additionally, this network system only worked within White Cloud City.
Once outside the city, the devices became useless.
Instead of using electricity, the network was powered by soul energy a unique Soul Guidance Technology.
After quickly typing on the holographic keyboard, Ye Cheng's screen displayed the list of accepted students.
He then transmitted the final admissions list to the academy's administrative department, instructing them to begin issuing acceptance letters.
A Luxurious Hotel Stay
At Glorious Hotel, the most prestigious accommodation in White Cloud City, various high status applicants were staying while awaiting their results.
Even royalty from major empires had chosen to reside here after all, White Cloud City did not grant noble privileges.
Even emperors held no special status here.
At a lounge within the hotel, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan from Spirit Hall's Golden Generation were seated together, sipping drinks and chatting.
Xie Yue sighed, "That test was brutal… I have no idea how well I did."
Spirit Hall had high expectations for them. Their mission was to infiltrate White Cloud Academy and uncover its secrets failure was not an option.
Originally, they had assumed the entrance exam would be a combat trial a test of strength.
Instead, they were forced into a written test leaving their combat skills completely useless.
"Yeah, the questions were so strange…" Yan complained. "I had no idea what the examiners wanted from us."
His frustration was understandable he was a warrior, not a scholar.
"I told you both to read more books, but you never listened." Hu Liena scolded.
"Now you regret it, don't you?"
Xie Yue let out a deep sigh. "I just hope at least one of us passed… Otherwise, how will we explain this to the Pope?"
Yan patted his shoulder, trying to stay optimistic. "Maybe the test was just for show. In the end, talent should be the deciding factor, right?"
"I hope so…" Xie Yue muttered, though his face remained full of doubt.
Hu Liena stayed silent.
A Surprising Visitor
At that moment, a figure approached their table.
Assuming it was a hotel staff member delivering drinks, the three paid no attention.
But then, the stranger spoke.
Turning their heads, they were shocked
It was an official representative from White Cloud Academy… delivering their acceptance letters!
Not only had they all been accepted, but they were also each given a complimentary student smartphone a special device exclusive to academy students.
The Revolution Begins
At that moment, Hu Liena, Xie Yue, and Yan exchanged glances
Realizing that they had successfully infiltrated the most revolutionary institution in history.
And soon, they would witness the dawn of a new era firsthand.
(End of Chapter)
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