Chapter 35 Extra Updates When Possible

"Congratulations in advance," Zhang Chang said, smiling as he greeted the siblings who had just emerged from the training room.

The internal test was divided into three major sections: written exam, physical fitness, and practical application.

Such an exam was simple to begin with, and among all the assessment items, Zhang Chang was least worried about the practical application.

Why?

The title of National High School Competition Champion wasn't something just anyone could possess. Each year, only a handful of four people held it, and they were all exceptional individuals.

Indeed, both Han Jiangxue and Jiang Xiao were satisfied with their performance. Judging from the gratified expressions on the faces of the sparring teachers, it seemed they had both passed.

Zhang Chang led the two forward, saying, "Let's go, I'll take you both to report to Principal Yang."

Jiang Xiao's heart stirred, and he asked, "This Principal Yang…"

Zhang Chang: "Vice Principal Yang Chensan, mainly responsible for student affairs, overseeing the admissions office and so on."

There was an interesting unspoken rule in China: although Principal Yang was a Vice Principal, no one would be foolish enough to add the "Vice."

Jiang Xiao quietly inquired, "So, he's looking for us?"

Zhang Chang smiled and said, "Do you have a good understanding of the school's various departments? Let me introduce them to you?"

Jiang Xiao: "Okay, thank you."

As he led them, Zhang Chang described the school's situation: "Including the graduating seniors, the entire school has less than 4,000 students. Our Star Warrior University can't compare with normal social universities in terms of student enrollment. They probably have more than 4,000 students in just one graduating class.

Except for when you're attending large lectures, you won't see many students on campus. The school enrolls about 1,000 students each year, and they are divided into four departments: the Battle Department, the Law Department, the Support Department, and the Political Department."

Jiang Xiao blinked. *Law Department*? Was such an abbreviation really okay? Maybe they should use the full name?

Zhang Chang: "Each department is further divided into individual specializations. For example, within the Battle Department, there is the Shield Warrior specialization and the Agile Warrior specialization. Within these specializations, there are also special classes, such as the Combat Warrior focusing on output, the Assassin Warrior, and so on.

The Law Department doesn't divide students based on Star Technique attributes, but rather by output, support, and control.

The Support Department has the fewest students enrolled each year, with only one department, but there are some differences between classes.

Compared to other Star Warrior Universities, the Capital Star Warrior University is relatively more detailed in its divisions. After all, for most people, being a jack-of-all-trades means being a master of none. The school also promotes the theory of 'specialization of skills'."

At this point, Zhang Chang suddenly smiled and turned to look at Han Jiangxue, who had been silent, saying, "Of course, our school recruits prodigies, so it's inevitable that a few all-around geniuses will appear.

Among the nearly 1,000 students recruited last year, the average number of Star Slots was 23. On average, Han Jiangxue has 7 more Star Slots than the previous class. Those 7 extra Star Slots are enough to establish a completely new profession."

Jiang Xiao deeply agreed. He had only used 5 Star Slots to become a complete doctor... Well, okay, he was a multi-skilled one-star, so he shouldn't participate in the comparison.

Han Jiangxue responded indifferently, "You flatter me."

Zhang Chang shook his head and smiled. This junior sister was a bit cold.

Zhang Chang didn't mind and continued, "The Battle Department, Law Department, and Support Department are all combat-oriented, while the fourth department – the Political Department – is aimed at cultivating white-collar workers.

Not all students want to fight. A significant number of students will choose to enter the business world, politics, and all aspects of national society after graduation. As Star Warriors, they have advantages that ordinary people don't.

For this type of person, the state requires them to have strong political literacy, and the school cultivates talents in this way, so it is named the Political Department.

The Political Department receives the least resource allocation, the fewest training opportunities, and the fewest instructors. One instructor can even lead dozens of students, but… the number of students entering the Political Department each year is the highest."

Jiang Xiao nodded silently. This situation was inevitable, after all, dimensional rifts frequently occurred around the world, and this scene of peace and prosperity was built by warriors with blood and corpses.

If you entered the Battle, Law, or Support Departments, there was a greater possibility of joining the combat ranks in the future, such as the Triumphant Army, as well as various special combat ranks that Jiang Xiao had yet to come into contact with, all of which required a large number of talents.

If you entered the Political Department and took the white-collar route, it might be relatively safer.

No matter how many resources were allocated, no matter how good the teaching staff was, even if you were a war hero, recruited and appointed by the state department in your junior year, laying a solid foundation for the take-off of your career, the dimensional battlefield wouldn't recognize who you were. You could die if you died, and you could disappear if you disappeared.

Moreover, even if you entered the Political Department, you could still enter the combat ranks as a Star Warrior, which wouldn't delay your future. On the contrary, the safety of your four years of college would be greatly increased and the challenge greatly reduced.

Of course, it depended on how you thought about it. If the safety was high, it also proved that you had fewer training opportunities.

After 4 years, you would be far behind the students in the regular combat academies.

Zhang Chang continued, "Principal Yang asked you to go there to ask about your desired departments. Your positions are relatively clear. If you don't go to the Political Department, there's nothing to argue about. However, with your status as the 16th-grade champion, teachers should be fighting over you."

Under the guidance of Senior Zhang Chang, the trio entered an administrative office building. Zhang Chang showed the guard his student ID, explained their purpose, and then took the siblings into the elevator.

Principal Yang's office wasn't as big as they had imagined. It was estimated that the state had requirements in this regard.

Principal Yang was very enthusiastic about the siblings, who were flattered. In addition, coupled with Principal Yang's behavior of helping them out just now, the siblings were very grateful to Principal Yang. Even Han Jiangxue, who had a cold personality, had a much better attitude.

Principal Yang asked about the siblings' living conditions. From his words, it could be heard that he was very clear about the siblings' family situation, and he must have done some investigation.

After the three chatted for a while, Principal Yang expressed his first expectation for the siblings, or rather, his first expectation for Han Jiangxue. Principal Yang was just being good at being a people-person and didn't want to neglect Jiang Xiao, so he brought him along.

Principal Yang said, "Han Jiangxue has very good qualifications and is very hardworking. She reached the Star River Realm before graduating from high school. Such an achievement is truly amazing."

If someone else had praised Han Jiangxue, she would have rejected them without hesitation, but because Principal Yang had just helped the siblings, Han Jiangxue's attitude was good, and she said, "Principal Yang, you flatter me."

Principal Yang smiled and said, "Little Pi is also very good. He is brave and resourceful, and his ability to overwhelm the Star River Realm students and become the most valuable student is enough to show that your comprehensive qualities are much better than ordinary students."

Jiang Xiao pretended to be modest and waved his hands repeatedly.

Principal Yang had a kind smile on his face and said, "You are wise, decisive, firm, and calm, and you have very good qualities. Moreover, your temperament and image are excellent, which is very much in line with the positioning of the Capital Star Warrior University.

You two must work hard. Take a good look at how your seniors perform in this year's World College Student League. When you two reach your junior year, I hope you can represent China in the World Championships as students of the Capital Star Warrior University."

Jiang Xiao understood that he was probably an extra.

In terms of image alone, Han Jiangxue was indeed one of the top people, but Jiang Xiao... well, he was at most above average, only able to reach the level of looking pleasing to the eye.

It seemed that the Capital Star Warrior University must have had some plans for Han Jiangxue. Simply put, it was to cultivate national team seedlings.

What Principal Yang said was very clear: represent China as students of the Capital Star Warrior University.

This was to make Han Jiangxue a "school business card," allowing the whole country and the world to see the glorious image of the Capital Star Warrior University and increase the school's influence at home and abroad.

From this point of view, at least Han Jiangxue's remaining three usable Star Slots didn't have to worry about it. If Han Jiangxue was to participate in international competitions in her junior year, wouldn't she have to be cultivated?

The capital was also a paradise for fire mages, so Han Jiangxue could take off.

The focus couldn't just be on the Star River Realm. During Han Jiangxue's four years at the Capital Star Warrior University, she would probably plan out and acquire all the Star Beads and Star Techniques that she should absorb in the Star Sea Realm, right?

Since Principal Yang was recruiting Han Jiangxue to become a national team seedling, she couldn't go to the Political Department either. Principal Yang even appointed a mentor for Han Jiangxue in the Law Department.

The siblings had no power or influence. If important people gave them face, they would accept it. They didn't have the youthful vigor or arrogance of young people.

Principal Yang greatly appreciated the siblings' good upbringing and correct attitude. He specially left his personal phone number, indicating that they could seek his help if they had any difficulties in their studies or life.

Of course, Jiang Xiao and the two weren't stupid and wouldn't bother the Principal with trivial matters.

With the personal phone number left behind, Jiang Xiao was even more convinced that the school wanted to focus on cultivating Han Jiangxue.

With a big tree to lean against, the two felt lucky, but also had a lot of pressure.

Han Jiangxue became nervous again because she had the task of representing the country.

And Jiang Xiao felt the pressure because of this internal test turmoil. It was indeed not a good thing to keep his Star Map hidden.

The siblings said goodbye to Principal Yang and, under the guidance of Senior Zhang Chang, completed the procedures that could be done in advance, waiting only for the start of school in September.

Afterwards, they left contact information with Senior Zhang Chang, thanked him repeatedly, and waved goodbye.

The two walked on the tree-lined road, and Jiang Xiao said, "For the safety and future of you and me, I should absorb the Star Bead that can disguise the Star Map."

Han Jiangxue was a little unwilling and said, "You only have 9 Star Slots, which is already very few."

Jiang Xiao: "Compared to life and future, using a Star Slot is very worthwhile. Moreover, isn't that Korean Star Bead also one-star and three-skills? It can hide Star Power, change the Star Map, and even 'change faces' and 'change heads'. Its functionality is very strong."

Han Jiangxue sighed softly, "Although it is a Gold-quality Star Bead, the Star Technique is Silver-quality. There are many Star Techniques that can see through it."

Jiang Xiao was happy and said, "It's even better if it's easily seen through. After I upgrade the quality, others won't be able to see through it, right? People will be even more certain that my Star Map hasn't been disguised, and I'll be more convincing."

Han Jiangxue was slightly stunned. His Star Techniques could be upgraded in quality, which made sense.

The two walked out of the school gate and greeted the guard brothers before leaving the campus.

The two had discussed this issue before, er... to be precise, three people.

When Jiang Xiao first entered the team and sparred with Li Weiyi in the training hall, because Jiang Xiao's Azure Glow was about to be upgraded to Gold quality, Han Jiangxue first discussed the Korean "face-changing" Star Bead with Xia Yan, and then told Jiang Xiao about it.

However, because Jiang Xiao had few Star Slots at the time, and his strength was not high, he was not noticeable, so everyone gave up on this topic.

Now, the proposal to disguise the Star Map was finally back on the table.

Han Jiangxue felt that what Jiang Xiao said made sense. If it could be done once and for all, this Star Slot could be used.

In addition, the Star Bead was indeed one-star and three-skills, and it was very good at concealing. After Jiang Xiao's special ability upgraded the quality of the Star Technique, it could indeed save Jiang Xiao's life at a critical moment.

Jiang Xiao looked at Han Jiangxue's thoughtful appearance and smiled, breaking the heavy atmosphere, and said, "So... you passed the exam, right? You're a student of the Capital Star Warrior University, right? China's highest institution, it's not as difficult to get into as you thought, right?"

Han Jiangxue came back to her senses and glared at Jiang Xiao with a smile.

As they spoke, Jiang Xiao heard the voice coming from not far away.

"...has arrived at the station, please stop the vehicle before getting off..." With the bus stopping smoothly, the doors opened, and people hurriedly got on and off the bus.

In the city of the capital, the so-called suburbs were also bustling with traffic.

The existence of the Capital Star Warrior University further stimulated the surrounding economy, with residential areas, shopping malls, restaurants, hotels, and some entertainment venues, and so on, all complete.

Jiang Xiao turned his head and looked at these people in a hurry, but his eyes fixed on a young man in a blue and white checkered shirt sitting in the back row by the window.

The bus stopped for about 30 seconds, and the young man stared at the Capital Star Warrior University for 30 seconds.

The slightly green face did not show excessive desire and fanaticism. He just passed through the gate, quietly looking at the campus and roads covered by green trees, as if his eyes could penetrate the shady trees and see the scene inside.

It wasn't until the bus started that the young man retracted his gaze and lowered his head to continue flipping through the books on his lap.

Due to the angle, Jiang Xiao was unable to see the books on his lap, but the young man's dream-filled appearance did cause Jiang Xiao to feel emotional.

The campus he had just walked out of was the academy that countless students dreamed of.