This year’s MA Competition was significantly more challenging than previous editions, largely due to the influence of nano-dimensional mechas.
The military had explicitly emphasized this requirement.
During the exam design phase, the instructors debated whether to introduce multidimensional space theory to the public. But before they could finalize their decision, they discovered that traces of mecha construction had already emerged on their planet.
The master mecha architects panicked. When news of the Zerg breakthrough leaked, they realized one thing: they could no longer afford to work behind closed doors.
That’s why this year’s MA exam was unprecedentedly difficult.
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The judges were reviewing the submissions when one of them, after scanning through most of the papers, rubbed his temples and sighed.
“Aside from Andrew, the rest are mediocre. Zhuo Yu shows potential,” he said, exhaustion evident in his voice. “But the Zerg have already made significant progress in this field.”
Though they had anticipated this outcome, the instructors couldn’t hide their disappointment.
Just then, another judge absentmindedly flipped to the next paper—and suddenly froze.
“Wait.”
“Found something?” His colleague, eager for a distraction, leaned over.
“This examinee proved the existence of 11-dimensional space and even hypothesized a 16-dimensional framework.” The judge’s eyes lit up as he pulled up his holographic calculator, immediately verifying the steps.
Throughout history, countless unproven conjectures had been left behind by great minds. Exam questions typically revolved around validated theories, but this was the first time an 11-dimensional proof had been assigned—something even experts considered nearly impossible to solve.
Most treated it as axiomatic, much like how people accept 1+1=2 without needing proof. Even time dilation in relativity wasn’t confirmed until the atomic clock experiment.
“It’s actually correct!” The judge set down his device, now fixated on the 16-dimensional hypothesis. He was itching to verify it next.
Another instructor joined in, equally engrossed.
Such was the nature of academia—once immersed in a problem, researchers would forget sleep, food, even time itself.
Professor Qiao Xi, having already reviewed the 16-dimensional section, remained calm. “Shouldn’t we announce the results first?”
“Right. This examinee—Ye Shaohua—is undoubtedly first place.”
“Qiao Xi, she’s from Mo Planet, yet she surpassed Andrew. This girl is about to make history.”
The others, initially uninterested, now turned their attention.
Indeed, the top scorer was a young woman.
A wave of awe swept through them.
For years, it had been said that Gamma Planet produced the universe’s greatest intellects. Andrew, ranked among Gamma’s top three historical geniuses, had just been dethroned by a dark horse from Mo Planet.
Mo Planet had claimed first place in MA before, but never against a Gamma prodigy of Andrew’s caliber.
This wasn’t just any victory—it was legendary.
Results Announced
The rankings were displayed in the MA Virtual Arena:
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Ye Shaohua
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Andrew
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Zhuo Yu
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The gap between first and second place? A staggering 20 points—an insurmountable lead.
The news exploded across the interstellar network.
Top Trending Topics:
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“PLEASE, Ye Shaohua, Return to the Mecha Department—Architecture Doesn’t Deserve You!”
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“Mo Planet’s Fifth MA Victory! Dark Horse Ye Shaohua Stuns the Universe!”
The irony of the #1 trending topic was palpable.
Meanwhile, under the livestream replay of “Is General An Divorcing Ye Shaohua Today?”, comments were in chaos.
Just moments ago, netizens had been ranting:
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“Why aren’t they divorced yet?”
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“Why did General An marry her? Even Lady Lyman would’ve been better!”
Like obsessive fans, they believed no one was worthy of General An Tingyun, hence the outrage over his marriage to Ye Shaohua. Some even counted down the days until their divorce.
But now, with the MA results out, the hate train derailed spectacularly.
Andrew might not be as famous as An Tingyun, but his reputation as a genius was undisputed.
And now, Ye Shaohua had crushed him.
The comment section underwent a rapid transformation:
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“Okay, I can’t hate on this. Moving on.”
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“HOLY—FIRST PLACE?! Academic goddess! I’ll shut up now.”
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“I was about to curse, but… damn, Ye Shaohua’s amazing.”
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“Where’s that guy who promised to ‘eat crap’ if she won? [Screenshot] Evidence here LOL.”
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“I just slapped myself with my own words. No regrets.”
Netizens waited, hoping for new dirt to prove Ye Shaohua was unworthy of An Tingyun—aside from her wealth and looks.
But how could they attack her intellect now?
She had defeated Andrew, a top-three Gamma genius.
In Mo Planet, she was now the undisputed #1.
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The Zerg’s Reaction
Deep in the Zerg Hive, a scout delivered urgent news:
“Your Majesty, Andrew didn’t win the MA this year.”
The Zerg Queen tensed. “Who did?”
“Ye Shaohua of Mo Planet. Our spies confirm she’s cracked 16-dimensional space theory.” The scout’s voice turned grave.
“Andrew, Gamma’s so-called ‘top-three genius’, barely grasps 11-dimensional theory. Ye Shaohua is on another level—she could annihilate our entire race.”
