Fantasy: I Become God by playing a game [Dungeons + LitRPG +Xinxia]

**Chapter 16: Mock Exam (1)**

The next day at Jiangnan No. 1 High School, the mock exam site buzzed with anticipation.

The exam was set in the secret realm of Wuquan Mountain, located in the back mountains of the school. This special space, fully controlled by the school, was akin to a paradise—a secluded realm ideal for honing one's cultivation skills.

The mock exam was divided into two stages.

In the first stage, students were required to safely reach the center of Wuquan Mountain within a set time limit. Attacking other students was strictly prohibited during this phase.

At first glance, it seemed like a simple journey. However, the mountain was populated by captive monsters.

Though these monsters' cultivation levels didn't exceed the fifth level of the Qi Gathering Stage, their inherent physical strength and bloodline talents often made them stronger than human cultivators of the same level.

For most of the high school students, many of whom lacked real combat experience, defeating these monsters posed a significant challenge. Even those with higher cultivation levels might struggle.

To pass this stage, students needed to collect at least 30 points before reaching the central area.

Killing a first-level Qi Gathering Stage monster earned 1 point.

A second-level monster was worth 4 points.

A third-level monster yielded 6 points, and so on.

For example, a student would need to defeat at least five third-level monsters to qualify. This task was neither impossible nor easy for most students, whose cultivation levels averaged around the fifth level of the Qi Gathering Stage.

Students failing to accumulate enough points or reach the central area in time would be teleported out of the secret realm and deemed to have failed the assessment.

The second stage turned the central area into a battlefield, where students fought each other until only one remained standing.

Each victory allowed a student to claim all of their opponent's points, though the defeated student's final score would remain fixed. For instance, eliminating a classmate with 30 points would award the victor those 30 points while the eliminated student retained their score.

Final rankings were determined by a combination of points and the teachers' evaluations, which monitored students' decision-making, combat strategy, and overall performance.

This exam system introduced a degree of randomness. Luck played a significant role—stronger students might clash early, exhausting their strength and leaving them vulnerable.

Yet, as the school emphasized, luck is a form of strength.

Students were reminded that in the real world, fairness was never guaranteed.

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At the entrance to the Wuquan Mountain Secret Realm, over 300 students gathered in anticipation.

The supervising teacher stood at the front, addressing them: "I'm sure you're all familiar with the rules by now. Your performance will be monitored, and your final results will also factor in our evaluations. Don't let bad luck discourage you; focus on doing your best."

He gestured toward the watches each student wore. "These watches not only track your points but also serve as protective magic tools. They absorb your spiritual power to maintain a barrier around you.

"If your barrier is critically damaged, the watch will automatically teleport you out for safety. Physical cultivators may find this slightly disadvantageous, but your safety is our priority."

After a brief pause, the teacher raised his hand. "That's all I have to say. Good luck to everyone. Now—begin!"

With a wave of his hand, teleportation lights began flashing as students were transported into the secret realm.

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Inside the Secret Realm

Su Chen glanced at the watch on his wrist, feeling a strange familiarity with the spiritual energy it emitted.

This feels… like the immersion mode from "Cultivation of Immortality".

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Outside the secret realm, several teachers gathered around the Xuantian Mirror, an artifact projecting real-time images of the students' progress.

Chen Fugui, Su Chen's homeroom teacher, walked over to Li Youquan, the Heaven Dao Class's homeroom teacher, and teased, "Teacher Li, you're lucky to have a talent like Lu Xiaoye in your class. She could've easily skipped high school and joined a Taoist Academy.

"Any student who faces her early is doomed."

Li Youquan waved his hand modestly, though his expression betrayed his pride. "Xiao Ye is very independent. I barely have to guide her. Honestly, if her father weren't the mayor of Jiangnan City, constantly sending her rare resources, I'd be out of my depth trying to keep up with her progress.

"She's awakened her innate magical powers. Teaching someone like that isn't something us ordinary folks can manage."

Chen Fugui forced a smile. 'If you brag any more, we won't be colleagues for long.'

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The senior year was divided into one Heaven Dao class, four Earthly Dao classes, and eight Human Dao classes.

Traditionally, the Heaven Dao class was led by the teacher with the highest cultivation level. Yet, despite having the lowest cultivation among his peers—a mere fifth level of the Foundation Establishment Stage—Li Youquan had been chosen.

The reason? His father, the mayor, wielded significant influence. The school principal had called it a "difficult decision," but everyone knew better.

Chen Fugui couldn't help but envy his colleague. With Lu Xiaoye's talent, she was guaranteed admission to one of the top Taoist Academies, and her goal of becoming the top scorer in the college entrance exam seemed within reach.

If Li Youquan were to earn the title of "top scholar's mentor," it would solidify his reputation.

'We're both teachers at No. 1 High School, yet you're showered with luck while I'm left in the dust!'

But then Chen Fugui turned his attention to the Xuantian Mirror, where images of Su Chen appeared. A sly thought crossed his mind.

'If Su Chen could secure a future with Lu Xiaoye, I might become the mentor of the top scholar's husband.'

He cheered silently for Su Chen.

'Come on, kid. Show some courage! Even if you can't surpass her in cultivation, keep her by your side. Maybe even get that marriage certificate after graduation!'

After all, the mentor of the top scholar and the mentor of her husband are practically the same thing, right?

With a grin, Chen Fugui sat back, muttering to himself, "The world of cultivation isn't just about battles—it's about human connections too."

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