Free Web NovelIn terms of combat strength, it's equivalent to a peak King-level Transcendent creature.
"Master, why don't you get one?"
Guangguang's sudden voice surprised Mingxi, because its tone was a little different from usual.
It carried a hint of cautious flattery.
"Is a Mechanical Butler useful to you?"
Guangguang sighed at her master's keenness, "Master, that... I want a body. If the Mechanical Butler's grade is high enough, I can replace the original intelligent core and take over the mechanical body. This way, you won't have to worry about being monitored by the Immortal University's intelligent core.
I can even monitor them in return.
And this way, I... I can truly accompany you!"
Mingxi was slightly stunned.
But she didn't hesitate, "Okay."
"Then starting today, we'll begin the list challenge!"
"Ming Ye!"
Golden Yuanbao and the other six naturally supported her unconditionally.
There are three ways to challenge the Xingyao List.
One is the challenge mode, which means the challenger actively sends a Xingyao Post (challenge letter) to the challenged party. After the opponent accepts, a battle ensues, and the winner of the battle takes the Xingyao List ranking.
This mode has a restriction: one can only challenge students ranked ten positions higher than themselves.
The second is the arena mode. On Immortal University's task app, there is a separate interface called Daily Arena. Students can sign up for arena matches in advance through the APP. On the day of the match, opponents are randomly matched. If the matched opponent is ranked higher than oneself, winning not only grants the opponent's ranking but also rewards white leaf radiance. Of course, losing requires paying white leaf radiance to the opponent.
The reverse is also true.
These two modes are more common at Immortal University.
When Mingxi had nothing to do, she had played in the Daily Arena a few times.
Her current Xingyao List ranking is 4266, which she obtained by defeating a second-year senior in an arena match.
If she were to challenge the list using these two modes, setting aside whether the challenged party would accept her challenge, even if they did, the time it would take would certainly not be short.
Mingxi didn't have time to waste.
"Hello, teacher, I want to conduct a ladder challenge!"
Today was Sunday, and there was only one duty teacher in the academic affairs office.
Hearing the girl's voice, the teacher, who had just taken a sip of water, sprayed it out like a fountain, drenching the keyboard, computer screen, and documents on the desk.
"Cough, cough, cough..."
He coughed hoarsely for a long time before finally recovering.
He looked up at the person who had arrived.
The girl's skin was as white as snow, her black eyes sparkled with autumn light, and her red lips were naturally vibrant. Her gentle smile was like melting snowflakes dancing in deep winter.
She was a girl with extremely outstanding looks and temperament.
But did she look a bit young? Was she 18? How could this small face still look a bit childish?
Oh, right.
She also looked a bit familiar.
"Cough... student, what did you just say?"
Feeling slightly apologetic for startling the teacher, Mingxi softened her voice and repeated what she had just said.
"I want to conduct a ladder challenge. Please arrange a specific time, teacher."
The teacher swallowed, "Are you sure? Do you know the rules of the ladder challenge, and the penalties for failure?"
"I know."
The ladder challenge is the last type of challenge for the Xingyao List.
It requires a special application to the academic affairs office and can only proceed after the application is approved.
This challenge mode is one where the challenger continuously challenges the person ranked immediately above them from their current ranking until they reach the top ten of the Xingyao List.
During the challenge, the use of any potions or items is prohibited, and recharging is not allowed. Except for healing type pet beasts, other pet beasts are not allowed to receive healing.
Participating in the challenge also requires a pre-payment of the challenge fee.
The specific challenge fee is calculated based on the challenger's current ranking, with 100 white leaf radiance for each challenged person.
For example, Mingxi is currently ranked 4266th, so there are 4265 challenged people ahead of her, meaning she needs to pre-pay 426,500 white leaf radiance.
If the challenge fails (does not enter the top ten of the Xingyao List), the challenger will not only lose the pre-paid white leaf radiance but also be expelled from the university.
The university will not keep the challenge fee. Regardless of whether they were chosen or failed during the challenge process, as long as the challenger ultimately fails, all challenged people ranked before the challenger will receive 100 white leaf radiance.
However, if the challenge is successful, not only will the pre-paid white leaf radiance be fully returned to the challenger, but the university will also reward one-tenth of the pre-paid challenge fee as a bonus.
Additionally, students ranked within the top one hundred on the Xingyao List are not allowed to participate in the ladder challenge.
The ladder challenge also has another rule: if the challenger explicitly states they want to challenge for a top ten finish, then the top ten ranked individuals must be present on the day of the challenge. Those who are not present are considered to have automatically forfeited.
This was also the main reason Mingxi chose the ladder challenge.
"Since you've thought it through, I'll submit your application."
Seeing Mingxi's firm attitude, the duty teacher had no intention of dissuading her. Their university had the most lunatics, and this Xiao Guniang was probably one of them too.
He handled it officially, asking, "Please state your name, student ID, and current Xingyao List ranking."
"Mingxi, student ID 090001, Xingyao List ranking 4266."
The duty teacher hummed and typed on the keyboard, "Mingxi, student ID XX26090001??? Huh? Mingxi? Mingxi! Are you Mingxi?!"
Mingxi nodded.
The duty teacher finally couldn't ★ 𝐍𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 ★ sit still and stood up with a shocked expression.
"...I knew you didn't look like a university student. So you're Mingxi."
What she said, how could she not look like a university student?
She was just not particularly tall.
"Please help me apply, teacher. The sooner the challenge date, the better. Oh, and do I need to pre-pay the challenge fee now?"
"Okay, okay, I'll submit your application right away. Generally, the review for a ladder challenge will be completed within three to five days. After the review is approved, you can choose the challenge date yourself.
As for the challenge fee, it's also paid after the review is approved."
The duty teacher's attitude was very good.
Immortal University's law of the jungle dictated that the principle of 'might makes right' would be infinitely magnified.
Even between teachers and students, it was the same.
It was well known that Mingxi had already awakened six times. Her true strength was far greater than his as a B-Grade Beastmaster.
So even if the other party was still a wet-behind-the-ears Xiao Guniang, he had to show respect.
"Then I'll trouble you, teacher."
"No trouble at all." The duty teacher submitted the application shortly after.
He thought for a moment and couldn't resist calling a certain leader of the school management committee who oversaw both lists.
"What? Mingxi wants to conduct a ladder challenge?" freёweɓnovel.com
"I know. I'll review it now. You can let her confirm the challenge time immediately."
Not long after, all the teachers and students of Immortal University knew that Mingxi was going to conduct a ladder challenge the day after tomorrow.
