A Top Scholar in Everything-Chapter 65: The Heir (Seeking Recommendation Votes)

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The system’s notification sounded.

Baiyu, who originally thought there would be more, was left speechless.

Is getting first place in the exchange class this easy?

He hadn’t even exerted much effort, yet he had already met the requirements.

It wasn’t even as challenging as making D-level mechanical tools, which required Magic Energy.

The five stood in the hall.

Silence fell among them.

Nobody knew what would happen next.

Rustle...

The large screen in the center of the hall lit up again.

Erza’s figure appeared within it.

"I’ve inquired with the school, and your Spiritual Contamination Levels are zero, twenty-five, twelve, seventeen, and ten respectively," she said. frёewebηovel.cѳm

"Feng Yuan and Lan Ziyue, your contamination levels are too high, and next, you will undergo spirit refinement. I will arrange suitable mentors for you."

"Oda Chiyuki and Xiang Le, your Blood Qi has not yet reached one hundred and sixty calories. A specialized master will train you until you reach that level, then proceed to the next stage of cultivation."

After these remarks, these four were also taken away.

The empty hall left only Baiyu.

Through the screen.

Erza and Baiyu stared at each other silently.

"What about me?"

Baiyu couldn’t help but ask.

"Your situation is quite special. Arrangements are still being made from above.

Frankly, I’m curious how you managed to succeed in the Meridian Opening Technique within just three days. Such cultivation speed is rarely achieved by anyone."

"Isn’t this the school’s requirement? I thought passing the final assessment meant everyone had successfully opened their meridians."

Baiyu was taken aback.

On the screen, Erza fell silent again, seemingly unable to comprehend.

It took a full minute.

She then said calmly, "The school assessment requires only an introduction to the Meridian Opening Technique, not successfully opening a Qi Vein. In this assessment, only you accomplished that."

"I thought successful meridian opening was required!"

Baiyu looked perplexed.

He reminisced how these past three days were spent tirelessly cultivating day and night with Lin Shan, both of them exhausted and drenched, often needing to change clothes, and now you’re telling me I didn’t even have to open my meridians to pass the assessment.

This is ridiculous.

"My master is currently discussing with your teacher and elders on how to arrange for you.

Don’t worry.

You are the most talented and unique student I have come across in twenty years, and she has been looking for someone like you for a long time.

Honestly, I didn’t expect you to be such a—ahem...

That girl, Lan Ziyue, kept trying to surpass you during the assessment.

I thought she would give up once she saw the rankings, but why did you hide your actual completion time, giving her false hope?"

Erza’s expression remained unchanged, but her tone showed fluctuations.

"You’re not human and don’t understand human joys. Striking a blow to someone else does me no good.

We’re all students; we should look out for each other.

That way, at least she has a direction she can strive toward."

Baiyu answered matter-of-factly.

In Erza’s chestnut eyes, a glimmer of thought crossed, "She will never surpass you. Her Spiritual Contamination will limit her potential. I can’t comprehend what purpose this serves..."

Baiyu sat on the round platform; "Think about it later. Can’t you just send me out first? I have an eerie feeling in here."

"If according to human anatomy, this hall would be my chest area.

Data indicates that most human males have an interest in this part of the female body.

I specifically considered this to be the best location for our conversation."

"I truly thank you for your thoughtful hospitality." Baiyu sarcastically replied.

"You’re welcome."

"Why are you seriously answering, can’t you tell I’m being sarcastic?"

"Sarcastic?"

"It’s like having a friendly up-close conversation."

"Thank you."

"..."

Baiyu gave up continuing to communicate with the steamship’s coordinates and lay like a salted fish on the round platform, quietly awaiting the conclusion.

...

Ika Erza’s main ship palace.

The old woman on the Iron Throne looked at Baiyu on the screen and smiled, "General Pang, you’ve watched him grow up. Do you think he can inherit Erza?"

"Lord Qiong Yue, Baiyu, although his contamination level is low, might find it difficult for this task.

He’s too young.

He’s not even a Martial Artist; how can he be responsible for the National Defense Steamship?

I urge you to seek another candidate."

Pang Fei had a resolute expression, voice firm, gaze steady.

The old woman’s eyes drifted to the side.

Qiong Jiu hesitated and said, "Sister, this matter is significant and shouldn’t be taken lightly.

Furthermore, once Baiyu’s potential grows, he will undoubtedly hold his own; why must Erza be handed to him?

Linjiang City.

It’s rare to produce such a figure.

If he’s not burdened, he may unleash even greater potential in the future."

The old woman sighed deeply, "How could I not know, but my time is running out.

Initially, it was said to be five years.

Then another five years after five years, and five years again.

It’s nearly twenty years now.

My body and Blood Qi are worn out.

Recently my Spirit grows more chaotic, walking the edge of downfall, with few moments of clarity in a day. When I close my eyes, I see those comrades who died in battle greeting me, and perhaps, I’m not far from joining them.

Erza needs a healthy, vibrant Spirit to carry her on.

I’m too old.

Unable to drive her into battle.

She is still young, even among legendary steamships, she’s the youngest.

I can feel her vibrant body, her pounding heart, yearning to slay enemies, cleanse the land.

She should not stay behind.

The blood of aliens and heretics is her best supplement."

Qiong Jiu gritting his teeth, said, "Sister, your Spiritual Contamination..."

"It’s beyond two hundred points now, and the suppressing gas is becoming less effective; I won’t last this year.

Baiyu, among the hundreds of thousands of students I’ve seen in two decades, is the best candidate for succession.

Whether in origin, Spirit, or character.

Though his demeanor is somewhat unconventional, he is now the most suitable successor.

The position and status of his parents, with support from our faction and the Celestial Essence Veterans, barely qualify him for succession.

The death of his parents forever anchors him to the pro-war faction.

You heard his responses earlier in the room as well.

Handing Erza over to him, I can rest assured.

General Pang, I’ve guarded the Shelter for nearly a hundred years, killed enough aliens to fill a great lake.

Now I only wish to die peacefully, can you agree?"

Qiong Yue’s wrinkled face twisted, eyes shifting slightly.

Pang Fei braced himself, "It’s not that I don’t agree. Baiyu is the only bloodline left by our old comrades. Allowing him to bear Erza’s burden may crush our brothers’ spirits."