Zou Wenshu was not as easily fooled as Wu Laohu.
Before Si Junni spoke, his mind remained calm and detached, absolutely certain that no matter what he heard, he would not show the same foolish expression as Wu Laohu.
But… the more he listened, the more he felt that Si Junni was truly a good child! She had completely spoken to his heart!
He could no longer remember how long it had been since he had a proper rest. As a mental enhancer, his brain worked at a much higher frequency than ordinary people.
Recently, Zou Wenshu often felt headaches—a burning pain in his soul that seared his brainstem. He knew it was his body warning him. His special ability was almost exhausted every day, but there was nothing he could do.
Two new types of Void Colossal Beasts had appeared, and he had to quickly find their weaknesses, patterns of emergence, and countermeasures. Reality left him no choice but to keep going without rest!
So when he heard Si Junni say she wanted him to have a good sleep, he became a little emotional and nearly shed tears.
As for what she said later about taking students to the Spirit Qi Secret Realm…
That was actually a misunderstanding. After all, with Divine Dragon University taking the lead, no one would pay attention to his Hai Tian University regarding mortality rates.
It was a universally acknowledged fact that growth was impossible without shedding blood. Therefore, every university organized students to train together in the Spirit Qi Secret Realm. There were certainly casualties.
But it cultivated Awakened who were better suited for the battlefield!
No one would criticize this practice. Even if there were criticisms, they would be directed at Old Zheng.
Divine Dragon University was… truly brave!
But everyone loves to hear pleasant words! These words made Zou Wenshu feel completely refreshed, and his long-aching head felt much more comfortable!
He looked at Si Junni with a face full of affection. “It’s fine, I’m not tired. Contributing my strength to our country… I feel honored.”
Si Junni’s voice was passionate and resonant, and without any soundproof barrier, the venue was so quiet.
All the students who had come for Awakening that day heard her, and a shared, indescribable emotion ignited within them—to strive for growth! To strive for Awakening! To contribute to humanity together!
They had always thought these principals were lofty and distant, but after hearing Si Junni’s words, they realized how difficult things were for them too!
Thinking about how they had slacked off because studying was tiring, learning was boring, and combat training was hard, they felt utterly ashamed!
Si Junni solemnly and earnestly promised, “Principal Zou, even though I didn’t go to Hai Tian University, you must believe in my admiration for you!
And Principal Wu, I swear I will cultivate diligently. I’ve heard that when a Healing Ability reaches the seventh tier, it can regenerate limbs. The first thing I’ll do when I reach the seventh tier is to find you. I want… to make your arm grow back.”
Si Junni’s sincere promise made the two already moved men even more tearful…
Wah! Why isn’t such a good student ours?!
Wu Laohu touched his empty sleeve, filled with endless emotion. His arm… was destined never to return. Not even an eighth-tier Healing-type Awakened could regenerate it.
He had tried many methods, but none worked.This was severed by a Void Colossal Beast and has already damaged the foundation… It’s already fortunate that no severe aftereffects were left. Returning to how it was before… is simply impossible.
But there’s no need to tell such troubling matters to the child. The child meant well, so with a cheerful smile, he replied, “Alright, I’ll wait for you. Keep it up, kid!”
Lu Yu and Tu Yaoyao were even more bewildered, looking at Si Junni with confusion, appearing lonely, weak, and helpless. My sister, why is it that when it’s my turn, you’re still the most dazzling one in the entire venue!
Old Zheng desperately blinked his eyes at Si Junni, thinking, “Good disciple, why don’t you praise me a little?”
Si Junni gave Old Zheng a reassuring look, then turned back to Lu Yu and Tu Yaoyao and asked, “Do you know which place I chose?”
The two cooperatively shook their heads, but in their hearts, they answered in unison: Sister, please begin your performance!
Si Junni looked up at the sky at a 45-degree angle, trying to squeeze out a few tears, but… she had earned too much today and genuinely couldn’t cry. Helplessly… she gave up!
“I chose Old Zheng’s Divine Dragon University. Do you know why?”
“Why?” Lu Yu and Tu Yaoyao had matured, becoming qualified and seasoned straight men.
“Because I… simply couldn’t bear to refuse him. Comparatively speaking, both Huaxia University and Haitian University seem like better choices than Divine Dragon University.
The graduation rate at Divine Dragon University is extremely low, and most people don’t even survive until their senior year.
If Haitian University only wants students to train in the adversity of Secret Realms, then Divine Dragon University truly lets go, sending you to the Battlefield to fight and learn through experience!
Does Old Zheng not care about the safety of us ordinary students? No! If it weren’t for Old Zheng single-handedly holding back tens of thousands of Monster Beasts back then, perhaps you and I wouldn’t be here today!
Old Zheng cares more about our lives than anyone else! Every time a student loses their life, Old Zheng grieves more than anyone, but there’s no other way. We live in turbulent times, and to end this chaos, someone must stand up.
As Awakened, we are already in the mire. If you don’t strive to grow and fight, you’ll be killed by various hostile human forces, spies, and traitors! No Awakened can stand apart!
Everyone hopes that when the country needs us, we can step forward. But how can we step forward if we know nothing? We don’t want to be useless armchair strategists; we want to be heroes of humanity!”
“We want to be heroes of humanity!”
“Be heroes!”
“Be heroes!”
All the students who had just successfully Awakened in the audience were completely inspired, raising their arms and shouting along!
Their hearts surged with emotion as they loudly declared their determination!
As if the louder they shouted, the more powerful they became!
“Although Divine Dragon University has a low graduation rate, every student who successfully graduates becomes one of humanity’s strongest! Without exception!
There are no weaklings at Divine Dragon University! Either you succeed, or you die! I believe in Old Zheng, in this old man who has dedicated his life to the country, and I believe in myself! I can grow to my full potential!”
As Si Junni spoke, her voice began to grow hoarse.
Mainly because the original host rarely spoke in daily life. In just one day today, Si Junni had spoken almost more than the original host would in an entire year.
Her throat clearly wasn’t used to it!
But to everyone listening, it sounded as if Si Junni was choking up…Wu Laohu and Zou Huli exchanged a glance. So this was what the child truly had in mind—they had indeed been shallow, thinking it was all for those material possessions.
Not only did this girl have a high Talent Level upon Awakening, but her ideological awareness was also unmatched by ordinary students. Her future… was promising!
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