121: Is Yanlong University so bad?

“The people from Blazing Dragon University are here!”

“Traveling on an adult Blazing Flame Bird comparable to a 5th Rank powerhouse, Blazing Dragon University’s entrance is definitely the most impressive one!”

“Such Aura right after arriving, they must be determined to win first place in this year’s competition!”

“…”

The crowd outside the Grand Stadium couldn’t help but discuss animatedly as they watched the figures descend from the back of the Blazing Flame Bird.

Many even secretly used their detection skills to check the strength of Blazing Dragon University’s participating team.

However, what they saw shocked them!

“No way?!”

“Only two Rank 2, Level 70?!”

“Is Blazing Dragon University’s participating team that weak?”

“Oh my goodness, Southern Saint University and Yanhua University both sent full teams of Level 70 contestants. After losing first place last year, is Blazing Dragon University just giving up entirely?!”

“…”

Upon seeing the strength of Blazing Dragon University’s participating team, the crowd outside the Grand Stadium immediately erupted.

Two Rank 2, Level 70; two Level 69; one Level 65.

Such a lineup, if it were in previous National Freshman Competitions, would be considered quite formidable.

But in this year’s competition, from the perspective of all reporters, it was clearly not enough.

Aside from anything else, just looking at the paper strength, Blazing Dragon University had a considerable gap compared to the other three top universities.

“Are they playing around?!”

“What exactly is Blazing Dragon University thinking? In last year’s competition, the lowest-level student they sent was Level 68!

“This year they even sent a Level 65. Is he here just to make up the numbers?!”

Watching the Blazing Dragon University One line slowly approach, the reporters discussed animatedly, their expressions filled with disbelief.

At this moment, a tall, handsome figure in the Blazing Dragon University team attracted the most attention.

“Hey! Although this little brother is the weakest, he’s really handsome!”

“Among all the students who just entered the participating teams, probably none can compare to him!”

Among the crowd, many female reporters looked at Wang Chen in the team, their eyes sparkling, and their cameras clicking wildly.

“Tsk!”

“What’s the use of being handsome? Rank 2, Level 65, he’s definitely the most disappointing among all the participating students!”

“In my opinion, Blazing Dragon University probably sent him just to make up the numbers!”

“Otherwise, no matter how short-staffed they are, they wouldn’t send a Level 65 student to participate.”

“Or maybe, Blazing Dragon University plans to use a honey trap!”

Many male reporters around them spoke with a mix of doubt and sourness.

In their opinion, as one of the four top universities, and having been the top university in Dragon Country for ten consecutive years, even after last year’s setback, Blazing Dragon University shouldn’t send a Level 65 student to participate.

Isn’t this a joke?!

“Making up the numbers?”

The female reporters around them immediately became displeased upon hearing their colleagues’ words.

“What’s wrong with making up the numbers? He has the right to make up the numbers!”

“He’s handsome, and at eighteen or nineteen, he already has Rank 2, Level 65 strength. His future prospects are also limitless!”

“You people can’t even compare!”

Many of them looked around with unfriendly eyes, retorting unceremoniously.

Upon hearing their words, those who had been discussing Wang Chen earlier immediately shut their mouths.

Although they really wanted to argue back, they had to admit that they couldn’t find a reason to refute.

At the age of eighteen or nineteen, having Rank 2, Level 65 strength, he truly deserved the praise of having a bright future!

“Boss, do you want to show them what we’re capable of?”

In the team, upon hearing the surrounding discussions, Zhao Li ingratiatingly leaned towards Wang Chen.

“No need!”

Hearing this, Wang Chen shook his head indifferently, completely unconcerned by the surrounding discussions and gazes.

Instead.

His gaze was currently fixed on a group of people at the entrance of the Grand Stadium.

“People from Huaqing University?”

Looking at these people, Wang Chen raised an eyebrow, a little surprised.

During recruitment, he had noticed that there was some animosity between Huaqing University and Blazing Dragon University. The fact that they were waiting here now probably meant they had ill intentions.

As Wang Chen observed the Huaqing University group, they were also observing Wang Chen… and Zhao Li’s group.

However, except for Zuo Qingwen’s gaze lingering on Wang Chen for a longer time, the others merely glanced at him, focusing their attention on Zhao Li and Zhou Wu.

“Only two Rank 2, Level 70s. It seems Blazing Dragon University plans to give up on competing for first place this year!”

Lan Qianlong’s lips curled, his tone somewhat mocking.

“It seems so. Those two should be Zhou Wu and Zhao Li. I’ve heard of them; their strength is similar to mine.”

“Looking at their lineup, on the arena in the official matches, Boss, you can probably take them all on by yourself.”

Beside him, a slender, ordinary-looking male student from the Huaqing University team echoed Lan Qianlong’s words.

His face was somewhat pale, the kind of unhealthy pallor from prolonged lack of sunlight, and he constantly toyed with a cold, gleaming dagger in his hand.

His name was He Qizhi, a special Awakener, Shadow Walker.

After He Qizhi’s words fell, the surrounding people couldn’t help but nod. Although they didn’t speak, they clearly agreed with him.

However…

“Don’t be careless!”

At this moment, Gu Wanqing, who had been staring ahead, suddenly spoke:

“Although Zhou Wu and Zhao Li are Rank 2, Level 70, their strength is probably not the strongest in the Blazing Dragon University team!”

“You need to be careful of that Wang Chen. Don’t look down on his low Rank, but he will probably be the toughest nut to crack in Blazing Dragon University!”

“Hmm?”

Hearing Gu Wanqing’s words, Lan Qianlong and the others couldn’t help but look sideways.

“Teacher, don’t joke around!”

“A Level 65, with a five-Rank difference in strength from us. No matter how strong he is, his power is limited!”

He Qizhi pouted, speaking indifferently.

“No!”

However, upon hearing his words, Gu Wanqing shook his head solemnly.

“This is not a joke!”

“You don’t know how terrifying Wang Chen’s performance was in the College Entrance Examination Grand Competition!”

Thinking of the scores he had once seen, Gu Wanqing’s eyes trembled slightly.

Raising the best score in the College Entrance Examination Grand Competition by ten times, Wang Chen’s name was enough to secure a place in the history since the competition began.

As he spoke, Gu Wanqing saw that the students were somewhat unconvinced, so he solemnly reiterated:

“The admissions teacher told me that when Wang Chen first reached Rank 2, he already displayed the strength to repel a Rank 3 Awakener, and at that time, he had only contracted one Beast Pet!”

“Blazing Dragon University recruited him at the cost of a gigantic Beast Pet. Now with two Divine Beast-level Beast Pets, his strength must be even more formidable than before.”