Invincible Little School Doctor Chapter 2032: Eighty-Seven Points?

"The Disciple Selection Meeting held at Half-Mountain Residence isn't a complex affair; it's structured into two stages, encompassing five checkpoints. The initial stage determines the top three candidates, while the subsequent stage is where we select the single individual we desire from Half-Mountain Residence!"

Ge Ping offered a concise explanation: "The reason for this two-stage approach is that the first part is overseen by us, the senior and junior disciples. The second part, however, is jointly managed by the Manor Master and the senior Elders. The very spot you currently occupy is the second checkpoint of the first stage."

"The second checkpoint? But hasn’t the competition just begun?" many inquired, their voices tinged with bewilderment.

"How foolish, the registration phase you just completed actually served as the first checkpoint," someone with insider knowledge stated dismissively.

Ge Ping acknowledged this with a nod and elaborated: "Precisely, the registration served as the initial screening. A comprehensive score was assigned based on your age, cultivation level, and innate talent. Merely being present here signifies that your overall score has surpassed the sixty-point threshold."

"Only sixty points?" a ripple of surprise went through the crowd. They had harbored the belief that they were significantly superior to those not selected, only to discover they had merely achieved a score above sixty.

"Do not underestimate that sixty-point mark!"

Ge Ping continued his explanation: "According to the established scoring metrics of Half-Mountain Residence, a score of sixty designates an individual as a one-in-a-thousand talent. Achieving eighty points categorizes you as a one-in-ten-thousand super genius. And should you attain ninety points, I extend my congratulations, for your talent ranks among the absolute elite within the entirety of the Immortal Realm!"

"And what about a perfect one hundred?" Cao Renshuang couldn't resist asking, a note of eager anticipation in his voice.

"One hundred points?" Ge Ping let out a self-deprecating chuckle and responded, "Alas, since the inception of Half-Mountain Residence over two millennia ago, we have never encountered an individual capable of achieving a score of one hundred! Even the youngest Heavenly Saint among the Temple’s revered Three Saints only managed to score ninety-eight!"

"What? Even the Heavenly Saint himself only scored ninety-eight?"

"That can’t be right—the Heavenly Saint vanquished the previous generation’s Heavenly Saint before reaching the age of forty, becoming the most formidable figure in the world. Does this imply the existence of someone with even greater talent and capabilities than him?"

"It seems Half-Mountain Residence’s assessment standard is clearly misleading; are they perhaps intentionally downplaying the Heavenly Saint’s prowess by docking his score by two points?"

In their fervent discussion concerning the Heavenly Saint, many individuals momentarily forgot the might of Half-Mountain Residence and vociferously expressed their sense of injustice on the Heavenly Saint’s behalf.

"Heavenly Saint? Temple? What are those?" Ye Haochuan remained detached from the ongoing discussion, still lost in his own bewilderment.

"Wow, you genuinely don’t know about that? I truly am starting to wonder if you might be from outer space!"

Cao Renshuang offered a wry smile and proceeded to explain: "The Temple serves as the supreme governing body of this world; all County Marquises and Prefecture Masters derive their authority and appointments directly from the Temple."

"Indeed, how immensely powerful!" Ye Haochuan exclaimed in surprise, promptly following up with a question: "But then, why have I never encountered anyone from the Temple before?"

According to Cao Renshuang’s explanation, the Temple functioned much like the imperial court of ancient Huaxia.

Nevertheless, Ye Haochuan had never once heard mention of the Temple during his interactions with others. He had encountered far more references to the County Marquis Mansions, leading him to perceive each county as an independent domain, akin to a small kingdom.

"The Temple operates on a plane far above ordinary beings, interacting solely with Prefecture Masters and County Marquises of their standing. Common folk simply cannot access them, so naturally, discussions about them are rare," Cao Renshuang elucidated.

It was only then that Ye Haochuan began to grasp the nature of the Temple. Although it held ultimate dominion over the world, its structure was distinctly different from the centralized royal authority found in the Lower Realm.

It wasn’t a system of unified control; rather, it resembled the most rudimentary form of feudalism, where territories were granted to familial lords who, in turn, were generally left to govern their assigned lands without direct interference.

"Could it be that the Temple harbors no fear of the Prefecture Masters and County Marquises below them potentially raising their own armies to rebel?" Ye Haochuan inquired, a note of genuine confusion in his voice.

The most significant vulnerability inherent in a feudalistic structure is its tendency to foster an imbalance of power, tilting it from the lower strata towards the top, thereby posing a threat to the overarching royal authority. This very reason explains why ancient Huaxia gradually transitioned towards a centralized system of governance.

"You are worrying unnecessarily. The sheer might of the Temple is beyond the comprehension of ordinary individuals. Consider the Three Saints alone — each one possesses invincible power. With such formidable figures in their ranks, no one would dare entertain the foolish notion of opposing the Temple!" Cao Renshuang responded with unwavering confidence.

Upon hearing this, Ye Haochuan experienced a moment of sudden realization. He was unexpectedly gaining a wealth of knowledge simply by participating in this Disciple Selection Meeting at Half-Mountain Residence.

Observing the stir from below, Ge Ping's brow subtly knitted, his displeasure evident as he let out a soft snort: "Half-Mountain Residence neither strives for renown nor intentionally belittles others!"

"In this realm, absolute perfection remains elusive, and the same holds true for cultivation. While the ninety-eight of Heavenly Saint may not be flawless, it represents a pinnacle of achievement, more than sufficient to hail him as the greatest genius the Temple has witnessed in a millennium!"

Ge Ping's tone carried a weight of seriousness, silencing the murmurs of the crowd into sullen quietude.

"I wonder what my score was in the initial trial," Ju Yuqu, who had remained reticent until this moment, suddenly inquired.

This marked his first utterance since the journey's commencement, instantly capturing everyone's undivided attention.

Without delay, Ge Ping produced a scroll, consulted its contents, and declared: "Ju Yuqu attained the highest mark in the first checkpoint, achieving ninety-three points!"

Boom~

The declaration sent a fresh wave of amazement through the assembled populace. Armed with Ge Ping's prior explanation, the significance of ninety-three points was not lost on them.

"Truly, Young Master Ju is an unparalleled talent within the entirety of the Immortal Realm!"

"Indeed, a mere handful of points shy of Heavenly Saint himself!"

"Without a doubt, Young Master Ju may one day ascend to the ranks of the Three Saints..."

Amidst the chorus of adulation, Ju Yuqu's countenance betrayed no hint of elation; rather, a slight frown creased his brow, suggesting a measure of discontent.

Noticing this, the onlookers hesitated to further engage Ju Yuqu. At this juncture, the lady with the fox-like features turned her gaze toward Ye Haochuan and, with a smile, posed a question: "What are your thoughts, everyone, who do you believe will receive the lowest score?"

The crowd, already harboring ill will toward Ye Haochuan, seized this opportune moment to mock him, responding with laughter: "Isn't it blindingly obvious? At twenty-four or twenty-five and still not transcended the mortal realm, it's anyone's guess what fortune granted him selection; I wager he barely scraped sixty!"

"I'd say he's definitively below sixty. Senior Brother Guan Shan must have shown him pity to afford him entry, haha..."

Ye Haochuan, unperturbed by the taunts, offered a pleasant smile to Ge Ping, inquiring: "My name is Ye Haochuan, would Senior Brother Ge be so kind as to reveal my score?"

Given Ye Haochuan's courteous address, Ge Ping saw no reason to decline. Consulting the records in his possession, he responded: "Ye Haochuan, eighty-seven points!"

"What? How is that conceivable?... He clearly hasn't emerged from the mortal realm, how can he possess such a high score?" Ge Ping's declaration was met with immediate disbelief from the assembled crowd.

Indeed, even Ge Ping harbored surprise, noting Ye Haochuan's comparatively low cultivation, which seemed incongruous with such a score.

He meticulously reviewed Guan Shan's annotations regarding Ye Haochuan and, with a sudden flash of understanding, finally grasped the situation.

"A Hidden Divine Physique, is it?" Ge Ping mused aloud, his gaze involuntarily sweeping over Ye Haochuan from head to toe.