Chapter 122: Old Jiang Wow, Something Big Happened Again
Not only students but also many parents were looking over curiously.
Some teachers from other schools also came over to ask their students what was happening.
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"Why is it so lively over here all of a sudden?"
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The sudden commotion naturally attracted the attention of patrol guards, who quickly approached to maintain order.
Standing not far away, Aunt Juan was also a little confused by the situation.
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"Why are these students so enthusiastic?"
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Little did she know that Jiang Tian's actions in the Huotang Small World had essentially made him everyone's adoptive father.
For the entire batch of candidates in the Tang Kingdom, even an increase of one military merit point or exam score could mean surpassing hundreds of people.
But Jiang Tian?
He single-handedly changed the battlefield in the Huotang Small World, directly increasing everyone's average score by at least 20 points!
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Jiang Tian Faces Overwhelming Popularity
The overwhelming attention caught Jiang Tian completely off guard.
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"Jiang, let's finish signing up and leave quickly," Xue Ruyan suggested, seeing how the crowd had surrounded them.
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She hadn't expected Jiang Tian to be this popular either.
Jiang Tian nodded and began logging into his personal account.
As his login was successful, his personal homepage appeared on the large screen of the smart locker.
It displayed:
✔ ID photo
✔ Personal information
✔ School history
✔ Martial arts college entrance exam ranking
Then, a single number appeared on the screen:
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National Ranking: 1
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A simple single-digit number, yet it carried immense weight.
It meant that after the martial arts college entrance examination, Jiang Tian stood at the very top of all students in Tang Kingdom.
And then—
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Ding ding ding…
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A series of rapid notification sounds filled the Academic Affairs Center.
The number of message notifications on Jiang Tian's screen started climbing at an astonishing speed.
The urgent beeping sounds quickly silenced the noisy crowd.
Even students who had anticipated this outcome were stunned when they saw the actual scene.
Compared to the notifications received by top students like Deng Jun and Leng Hao, the smart locker in front of Jiang Tian seemed like it was malfunctioning!
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A Flood of Invitations
The patrol guards, who had come to maintain order, were also shocked.
One of them muttered:
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"That… That's insane!"
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Meanwhile, nearby students watched in disbelief.
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"Whoa… How many martial arts universities sent invitations?"
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A few parents, who were unaware of the situation, asked curiously:
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"Who is this boy? Why do so many martial arts universities want him?"
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A student standing nearby excitedly explained:
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"Auntie, this is Jiang Tian! He ranked first in the entire country! He played a huge role in the conquest of the Huotang Small World!"
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Another student added:
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"Yeah! All of us who took the exam at Test Site 1 benefited from his actions—our scores improved significantly thanks to him!"
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Jiang Tian's Impact on Test Site 1
It wasn't just about higher scores—
Jiang Tian's actions turned the Huotang Small World into the perfect training ground.
Many students gained battle experience and practical knowledge that they never would have learned in school.
Those who fought in the Huotang Small World were already one step ahead of other students.
This experience would give them a competitive edge once they entered martial arts university.
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Jiang Tian Chooses His University
Jiang Tian clicked on the message notifications, and Leng Hao, standing nearby, saw the top invitation on the screen.
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✔ Tiansheng University (Capital's No.1 Martial Arts University)
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"As expected…" Leng Hao muttered, nodding to himself.
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Below it, invitations from other top ten martial arts universities filled the screen.
But Jiang Tian didn't even bother looking at them.
Instead, he immediately selected the invitation from Hongwu University in Xingcheng and confirmed his enrollment.
After completing his application, Jiang Tian logged out and let Xue Ruyan log in.
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Xue Ruyan's Turn
Ding ding ding…
Another rapid series of notifications echoed throughout the center—
This time, the beeping sounds were even more intense!
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The crowd erupted into a wave of shocked whispers.
Even some parents were surprised.
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"Who is this girl? Why is she getting even more notifications than Jiang Tian?"
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A student quickly explained:
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✔ "She's Xue Ruyan—ranked 2nd in the country! She was also the one who discovered the intelligence that changed the battle in the Huotang Small World!"
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But some students were confused—
Why was Xue Ruyan receiving more notifications than Jiang Tian?
Even Xue Ruyan herself frowned slightly, already knowing the answer.
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The Influence of Her Father
Unlike Jiang Tian, Xue Ruyan's father had a high status in the Tang Kingdom.
Even though she worked hard to make a name for herself, his influence still followed her.
Many martial arts universities weren't just inviting her because of her talent—
They were also inviting her out of respect for her father.
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✔ "If we don't send her an invitation, people might think we're disrespecting her father."
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Although she tried hard to distance herself from his influence, it was inevitable.
Still, she shook off the thought and confirmed her enrollment at Hongwu University in Xingcheng.
After finalizing their applications, Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan stepped away from the smart locker.
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A Heartfelt Farewell
Surprisingly, instead of crowding around them, the students around them simply waved and said thank you.
This even surprised the patrol guards—
They expected chaos, but instead, they saw a well-disciplined group.
Jiang Tian responded to each student's gratitude.
Returning a favor with a favor—it was only natural.
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Heading Home
After leaving the Academic Affairs Center, Jiang Tian and Xue Ruyan quickly got into Aunt Juan's car.
As they drove away, Xue Ruyan sighed:
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✔ "I never expected Jiang to be this popular."
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Jiang Tian smiled—but before they could relax, the doorbell rang.
As Xue Ruyan opened the door, she saw Huang Xing and Guo Qihang standing outside.
Huang Xing rushed in, panicked.
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✔ "Old Jiang! Something big just happened!"
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(To be continued...)