Lying down can lead to trouble? The school team calls for help!

The days after Lin Yuan won the championship were so divine that even an immortal would shake their head in envy.

He perfectly implemented his agreement with the Old God of War, pushing the concept of "lying flat" to its absolute limit.

Every day, he slept until he woke up naturally.

Upon waking, maids would feed him top-tier spiritual fruits.

Once full, he would sunbathe on the lawn in the back garden, and when tired of the sun, he'd return to the large bed in his room to continue sleeping.

During this time, the System rewards were as punctual as clocking into work.

They arrived on time, never missing a beat.

[Ding! Detected that the host has successfully lain flat for three days, contributing to the salted fish cause. Reward: One Heaven-Grade Low Grade Medicinal Pill — Nine Transformations Golden Core!]

[Ding! Detected that the host has lain flat for five consecutive days with undivided attention and a stable Dao Heart. Reward: Ancient Formation Incomplete Manual — "Great Cycle Star Array · Incomplete Chapter"!]

[Ding! Detected that the host has lain flat for seven consecutive days, achieving the "Lying Flat Expert" achievement. Primordial Chaos Sacred Body automatic circulation efficiency +1%!]

Rumble!

On this day, Lin Yuan was lying on a beach chair by the pool, sipping chilled spiritual fruit juice.

Under the automatic circulation of the Primordial Chaos Sacred Body, the spiritual energy within him had accumulated to an unprecedented Peak!

The next second, it felt as if an invisible barrier was quietly shattered.

At the location of his Dantian, a chaotic vortex of spiritual energy suddenly solidified, then rapidly expanded, transforming into a vast and boundless "ocean"!

Qi Sea Realm!

The third major Realm of martial arts had been achieved!

A terrifying aura ten times stronger than the Marrow Cleansing Realm flickered through his body before being perfectly restrained by the Primordial Chaos Sacred Body once more, without alerting anyone.

Feeling that ceaselessly surging ocean of spiritual energy within him, Lin Yuan smacked his lips in satisfaction.

From the Ninth Level of Marrow Cleansing Realm Peak to opening the Qi Sea and stepping into the First Level of Qi Sea Realm.

An ordinary Genius, even with massive resources, would need months or even a year of secluded bitter cultivation to stabilize the Realm.

Yet he had simply lain around for a few days and slept a few times, and the Breakthrough happened as naturally as water flowing in a channel.

"Sigh, being invincible is just so lonely."

Lin Yuan yawned and rolled over.

Continuing his great cause of lying flat... Meanwhile.

The qualifiers for the National High School Martial Arts League were in full swing.

The school team of Dragon Summer Country Capital Martial Arts Academy, led by Captain Gu Ningxue, encountered their first formidable enemy—

Yan Capital Martial Arts Academy.

"Hah!"

On the arena, Gu Ningxue's figure was elegant and swift.

The long sword in her hand danced up and down, weaving bright sword flowers that forced her opponent back repeatedly.

Her opponent was the ace of Yan Capital Martial Arts Academy.

A genuine Marrow Cleansing Realm Sixth Level Genius, wielding the Blazing Fire Palm with fierce dominance.

Although Gu Ningxue had a higher Realm.

Having broken through another level in this past month to reach the Marrow Cleansing Realm Seventh Level, the fight was by no means easy.

On the other side, Ye Xuan was also locked in a bitter struggle.

With a cultivation of Marrow Cleansing Realm Second Level, he was facing an opponent at the Fourth Level.

Though he held the upper hand thanks to his rich combat experience and secret techniques, his spiritual energy consumption was immense.

Finally, after a period of arduous combat.

Capital Martial Arts Academy won the match with a slim three-to-two lead, a victory achieved with great difficulty.

After the match, the atmosphere in the locker room was somewhat somber.

"This won't do. Our team's weakness is too obvious."

Gu Ningxue's brows were tightly knit as she pointed out the problem incisively. "We lack an absolute powerhouse who can settle the score with one blow. When we meet an opponent of Yan Capital Academy's caliber, I have to deal with their ace and can't support the others. Although Ye Xuan can challenge those above his level, his spiritual energy endurance is a major issue."

Everyone remained silent, knowing that what Gu Ningxue said was the truth.

If every match was this difficult, let alone winning the championship, they might not even make it to the finals.

At that moment, a lazy figure coincidentally flashed through everyone's minds.

If that man were here... he probably would only need to stand on the stage for the match to be over.

"Yeah, if Lin Yuan were here, we wouldn't have to work this hard."

A team member couldn't help but sigh, his tone full of nostalgia. "You all saw it last time. Dealing with that Zhao Hao was like child's play for him—he sent him flying with a single slap, and that guy was at the Marrow Cleansing Realm Sixth Level!"

Another team member nodded repeatedly: "That's not all. I heard that during the entrance test, he shattered the highest-durability testing pillar with one punch, even scaring the teachers. If he were willing to join the school team, let alone Yan Capital Academy's ace, he could probably handle even stronger opponents with ease."

"Sigh, what a pity..." someone lamented softly. "A person like him probably looks down on this kind of competition. After all, with his strength, he likely finds it boring."

The team members chimed in one after another, their words filled with awe for Lin Yuan's strength.

That conviction of "it's a guaranteed win if he's here" was like needles pricking Ye Xuan's heart.

His fists clenched quietly in his sleeves, his knuckles turning white.

Why?

Why were these people still talking about that guy even now?

He had just barely won the match by risking the total depletion of his spiritual energy!

Was his hard work so insignificant in their eyes?

Intense jealousy and resentment surged within Ye Xuan.

Lin Yuan?

He's just a coward who only knows how to hide in a manor and enjoy himself!

If he actually stepped onto a high-intensity league arena like this, he might not be as capable as me!

A bunch of short-sighted fools!

Just wait!

Sooner or later, he would let everyone know.

Without Lin Yuan, he, Ye Xuan, was the true pillar of Capital Martial Arts Academy!

After a long silence, Gu Ningxue seemed to have made a decision. She gritted her teeth and took out her optical computer.

"It seems I can only try one more time."

In front of everyone, she dialed the number that gave her a bit of a headache... Lin Family Manor.

Lin Yuan was enjoying a massage from a maid when the communicator on his wrist suddenly rang.

He glanced at the caller ID—

Gu Ningxue.

"Hello?"

He answered lazily.

"Lin Yuan! It's me!" Gu Ningxue's voice sounded somewhat urgent. "I'll keep it short. The school team is in trouble and we need you! This concerns the honor of our entire academy!"

"Oh."

Lin Yuan's response was just a single word.

"You... that's your only reaction?"

"Don't you have any sense of collective honor at all? Besides, I heard that Old God of War Lin also seems to be following this league closely..."

Gu Ningxue was nearly choked up by his attitude.

She wanted to continue her persuasion.

However, Lin Yuan impatiently interrupted her directly.

Beep... beep... beep...

Listening to the busy tone from the communicator, Gu Ningxue was stunned.

He... he actually hung up again?!

Before she could even react, she tried to dial again, only to hear the cold System prompt.

[Sorry, the user you dialed is busy, please try again later...]

In the locker room, Ye Xuan felt a surge of secret joy as he saw Gu Ningxue's ashen face.

Suppressing the smile at the corner of his mouth, he said with feigned gravity, "Captain, there's no need to beg him anymore! A coward like that isn't worthy of fighting alongside us! Without him, I, Ye Xuan, can still lead everyone to victory!"

In his eyes, Lin Yuan's "cowardice" was the best opportunity heaven had granted him to take all the credit for himself!

He had to seize it!