Chapter 378: Overcoming the Strong with Weakness
Superpowers in the Weigu World have existed as long as its civilization.
Although superpowers aren’t publicly acknowledged, people have gradually developed a classification system for superhuman abilities and their users throughout history.
Shao Junyi had never heard of superpowers named “Invincible” or “Cultivation.”
However, she’d encountered many similar cases before.
For instance, the fire-type superhuman in their team had named his ability “World-Destroying Crimson Lotus” before joining the bureau, often fantasizing about losing control and burning the world to ashes.
There was also the lightning-type superhuman who called his power “Dark Thunder” before meeting other superhumans, imagining himself as the embodiment of heavenly punishment.
After receiving proper training about superpowers, they begged their superiors daily to destroy those embarrassing records.
Shao Junyi believed Jiang Li and Bai Hongtu fell into this same category.
“Sister, can we two join your organization?” Bai Hongtu shamelessly called Shao Junyi “sister,” earning Jiang Li’s silent contempt.
Did he really think he was still eighteen?
The more Shao Junyi looked at Bai Hongtu, the more she liked him – this new superhuman junior was quite handsome.
But as a trained professional, she wouldn’t fall for such obvious charm: “I’ll need to secretly observe you two for a week. If you meet our standards, you can join our department.”
Peng Lianghai: “…”
Why was I observed for two months then?
And who announces their “secret observation” out loud?
“Who did Lianghai capture earlier? Why did you call them cultists?” Jiang Li asked.
“That’s classified information. Since you’re not official members yet, I can’t disclose anything.” Shao Junyi refused to share.
Getting nowhere, Jiang Li used his spiritual sense to scan all of Bihai City, finding all the information in the deepest archives of the Superhuman Management Bureau’s Bihai branch.
He discovered even more than Shao Junyi knew.
In short, it involved a group of people who couldn’t even destroy planets dreaming of world domination.
…
Several days passed, and the national college entrance exams arrived.
Following the principle of committing fully to their act, Bai Hongtu and Jiang Li also took the exams.
“Victory crowns the strong! I’ve prepared seven whole days for this – I must achieve excellent results!” Bai Hongtu vowed, having wasted seven days on fun before cramming for the two-day exam.
“Pfft, calling seven days of playing ‘preparation’?” Jiang Li scoffed. As long as the test wasn’t about “Jiang Li Studies,” he feared no academic challenge.
Nevermind that he’d also played for seven days.
The two exchanged competitive glances, brimming with fighting spirit.
…
“What’s so hard about exams?”
Sitting upright, Jiang Li projected his spirit out of his body to search for the exam answers.
When his spirit arrived at the secure answer storage room, he encountered an unexpected person.
“Old Bai, what’s your spirit doing here?”
Bai Hongtu’s spirit jumped in fright before relaxing upon seeing Jiang Li – he’d thought it was an invigilator.
“Nothing special. The exam was too easy, so I fell asleep and accidentally projected my spirit. Somehow I drifted here.”
Casually, he asked: “What about you? Why are you here?”
“I was worried someone might steal the answers, so I came to patrol. Since no one’s cheating, I can rest easy.”
They shared a knowing laugh before returning to their bodies to continue the exam properly.
…
“Poetry analysis, reading comprehension… The Chinese section isn’t too hard, except for this final essay.”
“Please write an 800-word essay titled ‘Overcoming the Strong with Weakness.’ Choose your perspective, establish your theme, use proper format, and don’t reveal personal information.”
“How fortunate that I happen to have some insights on this topic.” Delighted, Bai Hongtu wrote his title:
“On How Tribulation Transcendence Stage Practitioners Can Defeat Mahayana Stage Masters”
“As everyone knows, Mahayana Stage stands one realm above Tribulation Transcendence. Though not yet immortal, they surpass ordinary immortals. Their strength lies in unshakable will, tremendous power, and unfathomable methods.”
“The Eternal Ancestor of Dao Sect once said knowledge is power. Mahayana experts aren’t undefeatable. The great Dao Sect Master proposed three methods to defeat them…”
Bai Hongtu liberally quoted “authorities” throughout his passionate 850-word essay.
Until he ran out of ideas.
…
“‘Overcoming the Strong with Weakness,’ you say?” After some thought, Jiang Li began his own essay.
“How to Cultivate Immortality”
“To overcome the strong when weak, one must first become strong…”
“The fastest way to grow stronger is cultivation. The first step is guiding qi into the body…”
Jiang Li enthusiastically wrote 850 words covering only how to become a Qi Refining Stage cultivator before running out of space.
“What a pity.”
…
Only the Chinese section posed any challenge. Mathematics, chemistry, physics, and biology were trivial – with fixed answers, solving them was straightforward.
Having studied with their spiritual senses in the most advanced Mingzhong World, their scientific knowledge far surpassed Weigu World’s standards.
Two days passed quickly, with both feeling confident about achieving unprecedented perfect scores.
“How were your exams?” they asked Peng Lianghai.
Peng Lianghai hung his head: “Couldn’t answer several questions.”
As they talked, groups of lovestruck girls approached with pink love letters and rehearsed confessions for Bai Hongtu.
What better time for romance than after exams?
But someone else got to Bai Hongtu first.
An expensive red sports car pulled up. Shao Junyi stepped out smiling: “Have you decided? Our superiors agreed that department members can still attend university.”
“Yes!” Peng Lianghai answered instantly, relieved by this solution.
“Then please get in.” Shao Junyi gestured gracefully.
“Can I borrow your phone?” Peng Lianghai called his mother: “Mom, after exams we’re having a class party… No, I didn’t get a girlfriend, won’t stay at a hotel… What? No caller ID? No, it’s not a scam, it’s a classmate’s phone.”
He looked puzzled at Shao Junyi.
She shrugged: “We’re a confidential department. Mystery comes with the job.”
Shao Junyi gazed pityingly at Jiang Li and Bai Hongtu – poor orphans with no parents.
Her background check showed unremarkable orphanage upbringing, only transferring to Peng Lianghai’s school due to poor academic environment.