A month passed swiftly. During this time, Xu Luo attended classes regularly, and with the principal keeping an eye on things, Zhao Yiming, despite being the headteacher, didn't dare to cause trouble.
The Xiang family, though influential in Tianhai, wouldn't risk the wrath of the Ministry of Education by targeting freshmen during this critical period. Such actions could spell doom for them.
Someone in the class had spread the story of Xu Luo defeating Xiang Yang, making him a school celebrity. Some students, unafraid of the Xiang family, even approached him to form friendships.
Xu Luo, however, paid little attention to them. His routine remained unchanged: attending classes for theoretical learning and then dominating in his divine realm at home.
In just one month, Xu Luo had destroyed numerous divine realms, expanding his own realm to over ten thousand kilometers. It was now significantly larger and more diverse than before, with new terrains both bought with faith power and acquired through conquest.
The richer resources meant that the mayflies could gather more evolution points, slowing the shrinkage of his divine realm. Besides varied terrains, the realm's underground was now rich with minerals.
This progress marked nearly ten months of development in the divine realm.
Early one morning, Xu Luo got up, washed, had his nutritious meal, and headed to school. Today was the monthly exam for all freshmen at Sixth Middle School, an event of great importance for both the school and the students.
The exam aimed to identify and promote the elite students. Despite only a month passing in reality, ten months had elapsed in the divine realm, showcasing the differences among students.
Family support and luck in acquiring good initial species were crucial advantages. While family support was permitted, it highlighted the difficulty for students from less affluent backgrounds to compete. Wealthier families could easily buy the necessary resources and species cards, giving their children a head start.
Upon arriving at school, Xu Luo went straight to the simulated combat arena. Many students had already gathered, mostly in class groups.
"Xu Luo, over here!"
Class teacher Zhang Jianming called out excitedly upon seeing him. Xu Luo was now his prized student, especially since Class 19 was an ordinary class with no students from influential backgrounds after Xiang Yang's departure.
The other students also greeted Xu Luo warmly. They had been consistently outmatched by him in class simulations, instilling them with confidence for the upcoming exam.
As time passed, all students and teachers arrived. Even the rarely-seen principal, Zhong Tianyue, was present, sitting in an elevated position to oversee the exam. Next to him were various school leaders, including Zhao Yiming, the headteacher.
The school's full leadership turnout underscored the importance of this exam for the freshmen.
Zhao Yiming's gaze discreetly fell on Xu Luo, his thoughts unknown. Principal Zhong Tianyue's sidelong glance prompted Zhao Yiming to regain his composure.
"Are you Xu Luo?"
A handsome boy approached Xu Luo as he stood at the front of Class 19, waiting for the exam to begin.
"Yes?" Xu Luo frowned, sensing hostility.
"I was curious about the school's new star." The boy spoke indifferently. "Xiang Yang was a waste, but even he had Goblins at the start. Defeating him wouldn't have been easy for me."
Xu Luo remained silent, uninterested in the conversation.
"Xiang Xun, this is Class 19. The exam is about to start. Shouldn't you return to your class?"
Zhang Jianming interjected calmly.
"Hmph."
Xiang Xun scoffed, casting a meaningful glance at Zhang Jianming before turning away.
After Xiang Xun left, Zhang Jianming, looking concerned, turned to Xu Luo.
"Xiang Xun is an elite from Class 1 and a direct descendant of the Xiang family. He's far more formidable than Xiang Yang. Be careful."
While both were from the Xiang family, the distinction in status was vast. Xiang Xun was in a different league altogether.
In reality, these exams often served as a showcase for students from influential backgrounds, highlighting the disparities between them and ordinary students.
It wouldn't be surprising if some students in the elite class had already become true deities, thanks to family support and the school's resource allocation.
This exam was crucial for students from ordinary or modest backgrounds, offering a chance to leap into the elite class.
However, moving from an ordinary to an elite class was exceedingly difficult, especially given the existing disparities.
"Elite class, huh?"
Xu Luo smirked subtly.
Xiang Xun's condescending attitude, treating others like mud beneath his feet, would soon be challenged. To him, Xu Luo was just a slightly stronger ant, but that was about to change.
Xu Luo wasn't an ordinary person; he had the Overlord System and had significantly boosted his strength by destroying many divine realms over the past month.
Those who underestimated him were in for a rude awakening. The second-generation elites would soon witness the might of his Zerg, and Xu Luo was ready to give them a monumental surprise.