Chapter 67: Becoming A Star Student

All of Red Flag High School was immersed in celebration. In the post-match data evaluation, Li Xiaofei was undoubtedly named the MVP of the entire match. This was his first award.

"Let's congratulate Li Xiaofei," Shen Yan announced in the livestream, once again interviewing him.

"We just received the latest data from the event organizers. Your victory over Gao Shen was the first individual mode win in Season 251 in Liuhe Base City. And your pentakill in team mode was also the first team mode victory to finish across all rounds. Both matches were the fastest. Li Xiaofei, you truly are the fastest guy in the city. How do you feel about this?"

Shen Yan was excited as he spoke. Li Xiaofei glanced at him in mild speechlessness.

You're the fastest person in the city, not me.

"Li Xiaofei, you might not know, but setting such a record comes with a special reward," added the assistant.

Li Xiaofei's eyes lit up as he asked, "What special reward?"

"The decision is made by the Education Department." The assistant replied, leaning in so close that the microphone was almost in Li Xiaofei's mouth. She continued, "In the first team mode match, you adopted a theoretically impossible quick RUSH tactic, single-handedly taking down all five members of Qingye High School's team. What was your reasoning behind making that choice?"

Li Xiaofei's mouth twitched.

Reasoning? I was lost.

But of course, he couldn't admit something so embarrassing.

"The opponents were too weak," Li Xiaofei said flatly. "I was in a hurry."

"In a hurry... for a date?" The assistant asked impulsively.

Li Xiaofei looked at her, feeling exasperated. "To go home and eat."

In an instant, the livestream chat was flooded with comments of 666. [1]

This act is refreshingly unique.

But I'll only give you 82 points; the rest I'll give you as 666.

I think the Qingye High School folks are about to cry.

This Li Xiaofei is such a show-off.

Just because he got a pentakill, he's acting all high and mighty.

Just because? Then why don't you go 1v5 and get a pentakill? Stop with the cheap talk.

The livestream chat was filled with arguments from various viewers. At that point, the number of viewers had reached thirteen thousand. It was nearly fifty times more than at the start of the broadcast. The growth rate was astonishing.

Shen Yan's grin was almost splitting his face. He knew that the surge in viewers was primarily due to Li Xiaofei's godlike pentakill in the team mode match. He could foresee that Li Xiaofei would undoubtedly become the hottest topic of this round of the league. He was strong and able to show off; such a person was a natural-born magnet for attention.

Shen Yan continued, "With this victory, Red Flag High School has made a significant statement. Li Xiaofei, your performance has undoubtedly set a new benchmark. What are your thoughts on the upcoming matches?"

Li Xiaofei, still maintaining his composed demeanor, replied, "We'll continue to do our best. Each match is a new challenge, and we're ready to face them head on."

The assistant, still holding the microphone close, added, "Any final words for your growing fanbase?"

Li Xiaofei looked directly at the camera, "Thank you for your support. Keep watching; we're just getting started."

Securing the broadcasting rights for Red Flag High School’s season matches turned out to be a lucky stroke for Shen Yan. After more interviews with the winning team members, the broadcast finally concluded.

The Qingye High School team boarded their bus, preparing to return home.

Chen Fei stopped Wei Dayong and said with a sly smile,"Old Wei, your face doesn't look too good. Did you not rest well this afternoon?"

Wei Dayong knew this scoundrel was here to return the mockery he received at noon. But he couldn't find a reason to retaliate because Qingye High School had lost too miserably this time.

"You got lucky by recruiting a genius," Wei Dayong bitterly acknowledged, "It’s my loss this time but don't celebrate too early. That kid is too arrogant and high-profile. He'll run into trouble sooner or later."

Chen Fei, still smiling, replied, "Just admit it, are you envious or not?"

"Envious? Hell yes, I'm envious," Wei Dayong said through gritted teeth, "I'll go back and poach him, no matter the cost. I'll dig that kid out of Red Flag High School and destroy your foundation."

Chen Fei’s eyes nearly closed in satisfaction, "I’m afraid you won't be able to move him."

Wei Dayong sneered, "If Qingye High School can't poach him, those top noble academies certainly can. When they start offering terms, it’s insane. Just worry that your little genius might not resist the temptation, like Xiong Zhigang back in the day."

Chen Fei's smile instantly disappeared. "Get lost! Next time we meet, we’ll crush you."

Wei Dayong laughed maliciously, "That kid’s physical talents are outstanding. Practicing ancient martial arts is a waste. He should switch to new martial arts. With the right inscribed treasure bone transplant, he could easily break into the Limit Breaking Realm."

He boarded the bus. As he watched Qingye High School’s convoy leave, Chen Fei fell into deep thought. Wei Dayong’s words, though unpleasant, served as a reminder. It looked like some preparations needed to be made in advance.

***

As the sun set, all sixteen matches of Season 251 of the High School War God League in Liuhe Base City had concluded, and both the individual and team rankings were released.

In the team rankings, the pre-season favorites—Duxing High School, Lanling High School, and Qishen Academy—unsurprisingly secured the top three spots with undefeated records. Duxing High School took the first place due to finishing their battles in the shortest time.

These top noble high schools' performances were expected, but what truly shocked the community was the rise of Red Flag High School. Previously regarded as a laughingstock, this underdog team emerged in fourth place on the team leaderboard. They had also achieved an undefeated record in team mode, only ranking fourth due to longer battle durations.

The surprising performance prompted many to review the replays of Red Flag High School’s matches, and they were thoroughly astonished by what they saw.

Li Xiaofei! He had been an unknown high school student, but now, he had emerged as a dark horse, capturing everyone's attention. A pentakill. A one-vs-five pentakill. The entire battle process was intense and exhilarating.

Many people watched the pentakill highlight reel repeatedly, becoming more amazed each time they viewed it. It was truly a display of raw power and domination. The members of Qingye High School didn't make any fatal mistakes throughout the fight. Their reactions were swift, and their responses were executed to the best of their abilities. But they were still completely overpowered by Li Xiaofei, who had relied solely on his formidable personal strength, without any tricks or strategies. The battle was intense, exciting, and wild.

As a result, posts and videos about Li Xiaofei's battle spread like wildfire across major forums and live streaming sites as they were replayed over and over again. The excitement grew even more when the official individual mode ranking was released, showing Li Xiaofei at the top. He had defeated his opponents in the shortest amount of time.

The meteoric rise and dominant performance left a lasting impression on everyone, making Li Xiaofei the most talked-about figure in the High School War God League. At the same time, Li Xiaofei was awarded two prestigious accolades by the light core system for the first round of the league. He won Best Individual Mode Participant and Most Valuable Team Mode Participant.

The official highlights of Li Xiaofei's impressive performance were compiled and repeatedly broadcast on major forums and websites. Li Xiaofei skyrocketed to fame. He went from an unknown to a star student in just one round of competition. More and more people began to pay attention to him.

As fans and curious onlookers dug deeper, various details of Li Xiaofei's performance in this round of competition were unearthed and endlessly discussed.

This included his interviews. Strong and arrogant. These two words summed up people's initial impression of him. Such a distinctive personality was sure to generate discussion. Those who liked him were head over heels and those who disliked him wanted him gone. But at that moment, Li Xiaofei had already returned to the slums.

He lay comfortably on his bed, enjoying his aunt's massage. After the intense competition, nothing relieved his stress better than his aunt's soothing touch. Suddenly, there was a knock on the door.

“President, something's happened.” The voice of his trusted confidant, Yang Cheng, came from outside.

1. Phonetically the same as the character 溜 (liū) that means 'proficient' or 'smooth,' 666 is the universal online compliment for a task well done in games, an argument well-articulated on online forums, or a sentiment accurately described in the comment section. ☜