Fierce Battle, Baili Archery

Today's second update: Chapter 716! 2/3!

Xu Kun did not lower his voice, so all the new students from the Wind Institute nearby heard him, including Kong Shizhan on the high platform.

Kong Shizhan smiled and nodded. "That's right. The so-called Hidden Dragon Rankings select those with immense potential!"

"Potential does not refer only to talent. It also includes combat awareness, courage, character, and more!"

"Don't forget what I told you earlier. Making it onto the Hidden Dragon Rankings during the Academy Tournament is certainly a good thing, but being ranked today does not mean everything. Students like Nangong Guang, who have performed outstandingly, have already proven themselves even if they are kicked off the Hidden Dragon Rankings later!"

"So, do you think who goes first and who goes later really matters?"

Did it matter?

From Shen Tu Bao to Nangong Guang, fewer than a hundred people had gone up Hundred Battles Mountain in total. No one could guarantee that Nangong Guang, currently ranked third, would remain on the list, much less Shen Tu Bao, who had already been pushed out of the top ten!

But Nangong Guang had already gained benefits far beyond simply making the rankings. His future was immeasurable!

"Heh heh, the more someone fusses over gains and losses, the more likely they are to lose what they want!"

"Going first does not necessarily mean suffering a disadvantage, and going later does not necessarily mean gaining an advantage!"

Listening to Kong Shizhan, Xu Kun silently recited, "Combat awareness, courage, character... Going first does not necessarily mean one is powerful, but one thing is certain: the courage alone is commendable!"

Kong Shizhan smiled and nodded. "Those who go first earn extra impression points from those old fellows!"

Xu Kun looked toward Gold Peak Mountain. "Then the one