Top Student: Experience Infinite Occupations Chapter 5

Li Chengqian paid no heed to Jian Qingli's reaction, nor did he dwell on it after the fact. While Jian Qingli had been the object of his affection in his past life during high school, she was no longer a focus of his current affections. His decision to warn her stemmed purely from the knowledge of her bleak future; as a former classmate and neighbor, he couldn't stand by and watch her endure hardship without offering a word. He harbored no ulterior motives concerning Jian Qingli.

This marked the final class of the afternoon. Once the bell rang, the majority of the students dispersed to grab a bite to eat. As Bi Jialiang appeared at the classroom entrance, Jian Qingli promptly exited. Within the confines of the classroom, only Li Chengqian remained stationary, his attention completely captivated by the notifications from the 'All-Class Master' game shimmering before him.

Text appeared on a translucent screen visible only to him:

[You have attended class for 50 minutes. You have earned 500 Experience Bars. You have 543 Experience Bars remaining in your Experience Pool.]

“543 Experience Bars… That's enough for me to level up again.” A widening grin spread across Li Chengqian's face; the sheer joy of leveling up was an irresistible sensation. Each advancement in his Student Class directly boosted his intelligence, fostering a sensation of burgeoning intellect. This feeling of continuous mental enhancement was profoundly addictive.

Beyond the intelligence gains, for any Student Class below Level 10, a new skill was acquired every two levels. The skill obtained upon reaching Student Class Level 5 was now 'Middle School Knowledge'! Possessing this skill promised a significant leap in his understanding, and with 'Middle School Knowledge' solidifying his foundational learning, his academic performance was set to improve once more.

“Display personal interface!”

Name: Li Chengqian

Intelligence: 14 (Average adult: 10 points)

Strength: 10 (Average adult: 10 points)

Agility: 10 (Average adult: 10 points)

Class: Student Level 4 (0/50)

Skills:

1. Focus (Novice 0/1) ?

2. Elementary School Knowledge (Perfection)

Experience Bar: 5

With his personal interface revealed, Li Chengqian moved without hesitation to advance his Student Class level.

[50 Experience Bars consumed. Student Class advanced to Level 5 (0/80). 493 Experience Bars remaining.]

[Your Intelligence Stat increased by 1. Current Intelligence: 15 points.]

[You have acquired the Skill: Middle School Knowledge (Competent 0/50).]

It was noteworthy that when his student class had previously reached Level 3, the 'Elementary School Knowledge' skill had immediately upgraded to the 'Master' level upon its acquisition. However, the proficiency of the 'Middle School Knowledge' skill was considerably lower, only reaching the 'Competent' level, suggesting it had only just materialized. This indicated Li Chengqian's grasp of middle school material was, in fact, quite weak.

“I never imagined my foundation in middle school subjects was so shaky! No wonder I struggled so much after entering high school, and my grades continued to decline.” Li Chengqian knew that studying was akin to constructing a building; a robust foundation allowed for greater height, while a weak base meant inevitable collapse.

After acquiring the 'Elementary School Knowledge' skill, the 'All-Class Master' game had aided him in recalling a substantial portion of his elementary education. Now, with the 'Middle School Knowledge' skill, even with the game's assistance, he could only dredge up fragments of his middle school learning. What surfaced in his memory were mere outlines of middle school subject schedules and syllabi; the specific details remained elusive. Li Chengqian looked at the remaining experience points in his pool and decided to focus on enhancing the skill level of his 'Middle School Knowledge'.

[50 Experience Bars consumed. Skill: Middle School Knowledge (Master 0/100). 443 Experience Bars remaining.]

[100 Experience Bars consumed. Skill: Middle School Knowledge (Perfection 0/250). 343 Experience Bars remaining.]

[150 Experience Bars consumed. Elementary School Knowledge Skill (Perfection). 34 Experience Bars remaining.]

As Li Chengqian elevated his 'Middle School Knowledge' skill to the Master level, a torrent of information flooded his consciousness. Middle School Civics and Moral Education, Law, History, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Languages, Mathematics, Foreign Languages, Sports, Health, Music, Art, Calligraphy, Basic Computing, Logic... The complete curriculum for each subject manifested perfectly within Li Chengqian's memory, granting him instant mastery.

In that moment, Li Chengqian gained the ability to fluently read and write in both ancient and modern languages, along with an extensive vocabulary exceeding 5,000 new Chinese characters, more than 40,000 words, and numerous idioms. In Mathematics, he achieved a comprehensive understanding of equations, functions, and geometry.

Regarding English, his lexicon expanded by a remarkable 3,500 words, and every single one of the 387 grammar points was mastered. Both listening comprehension and writing skills saw improvements across the board, leaving no area lacking or overlooked.

Fueled by the All-Class Master game, English felt as natural as his mother tongue, deeply ingrained within his very being.

Now, even if Li Chengqian were transplanted to any foreign land, whether for living, studying, or working, the absence of communication barriers would be absolute.

After dedicating a full five minutes, Li Chengqian had completely assimilated this immense influx of knowledge.

It was an understatement to say that his understanding felt tenfold greater than his prior foundation.

The leap from when he absorbed Elementary School knowledge was now immeasurable.

A satisfied grin spread across Li Chengqian's face as he surveyed the remaining 93 Experience Bars. "I'll boost the Focus Skill first. Focusing Skill is the magic wand for all learning."

Despite its incredible power, the All-Class Master game was not without its limitations.

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Progress demanded a sequential ascent, starting from Elementary School, then Middle School, High School, and University... each level required prerequisite mastery of fundamental subjects.

For Li Chengqian to delve into subjects beyond these core disciplines,

One viable path was to switch occupations!

The alternative was dedicated self-study.

The very essence of the Focus Skill was crafted to facilitate this self-study endeavor.

"Increase the level of the Focus Skill proficiency!" Li Chengqian directed his concentration towards Skill Focus.

[1 Experience Bar consumed. Skill Concentration increased to (Competent 0/10). 83 Experience Bars remaining.]

[10 Experience Bars consumed. Skill Concentration increased to (Proficient 0/20). 73 Experience Bars remaining.]

[20 Experience Bars consumed. Skill Concentration increased to (Expert 0/50). 53 Experience Bars remaining.]

[10 Experience Bars consumed. Skill Concentration increased to (Master 0/20). 73 Experience Bars remaining.]

[Focus (Master): In a state of intense focus, your memory and comprehension abilities amplify tenfold. You gain the power of speed reading, deciphering ten lines at a single glance, alongside a perfect photographic memory. A vast quantity of information can be assimilated instantaneously. Skill Duration: 60 minutes (Currently, you can still utilize it for another 50 minutes). Cooldown: 24 hours.]

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Following the upgrade of the Focus Skill to the Master level, its active duration extended significantly, morphing from a mere 10 minutes to a full hour.

The enhancement descriptors for memory and comprehension also escalated, multiplying by ten.

Furthermore, the capability of 'instantaneously mastering a large amount of information' was newly appended.

Mastery signified not just understanding, but the complete and agile integration of knowledge.

A monumental leap had been achieved in the Focus Skill.

Even after reaching the Master proficiency, a substantial 50 minutes of Focus Skill time remained for the day, yet Li Chengqian refrained from immediate use.

With the potency of the Focus Skill, 50 minutes was more than adequate to attain initial proficiency in a challenging subject.

The subjects required for the college entrance examination could be acquired through leveling up the game, rendering the current Focus Skill time too precious to expend on them.

"Later, I'll head to the library to peruse the computer hardware section and delve into books on assembly language. I aim to test if my Focus Skill can conquer this exceptionally difficult knowledge in a drastically short timeframe."

"First, I'm going to eat; I'm famished." As Li Chengqian's thoughts surfaced, a potent wave of hunger washed over him, propelling him swiftly toward the canteen.