151: Enter the Battle Realm

Blazing Dragon University's gathering area.

“It seems we’ll have it easy today!”

Chen Xiaolin looked at the freshly released first-round match list, a smile gracing his face.

Yanshan University, Fenghuo University, Hongyun University.

These three universities have consistently ranked in the 70s and 80s in past university rankings, a significant gap from Blazing Dragon University.

In Chen Xiaolin's view, there was no need to devise specific tactics; they just needed to steadily push forward.

“Zhou Wu, Zhao Li, Yanshan University is up to the two of you. You decide how to distribute the three battles in the match. I only have one request: you must win beautifully.”

Turning his head to look at Zhou Wu and Zhao Li, Chen Xiaolin slowly said.

“Yes, Teacher.”

“Don’t worry, Teacher.”

Zhou Wu and Zhao Li responded loudly, their faces filled with Battle Intent.

Seeing this, Chen Xiaolin nodded in satisfaction, his gaze then falling upon Wang Chen.

“The upcoming Fenghuo University and Hongyun University matches are yours, Wang Chen.”

“There are a total of six battles. You can gauge your own strength when the time comes. If your Qi is insufficient, you can have Zhou Wu or Zhao Li help you with one battle in between.”

Chen Xiaolin said with a smile.

Each of the three matches in the first round of the main competition had a minimum of three battles and a maximum of five.

According to the rules, in each match, contestants were forbidden from carrying any recovery items after entering the arena. Unless there was a substitution in the middle, they would continue fighting until they achieved victory or were defeated.

“Understood.”

Wang Chen nodded, having no objection to Chen Xiaolin's words.

Seeing that Wang Chen understood, Chen Xiaolin didn't say more. He turned his head, looking gleefully towards Yanhua University's area.

In the first round's three matches, Yanhua University was set against Southern Saint University.

This meant that one of the two sides would inevitably lose three points.

Although, with the strength of Yanhua University and Southern Saint University, advancing to the top fifty was not an issue, the losing side would directly forfeit the chance to compete for a higher Rank.

If it were Southern Saint University, it would be fine. With their preliminary round points as a base, they could at least maintain their previous year's Rank.

But if Yanhua University lost, with their already lagging points compared to other universities, it would be difficult for them to even squeeze into the top ten this year.

Thinking gleefully, “Old Gao is leading a team in the Freshman Hegemony Competition for the first time this year. If he doesn’t even make it into the top ten, the old principal of Yanhua University will probably flay him alive.” Chen Xiaolin’s expression was quite pleased.

At this moment.

In Yanhua University’s area, Gao Mingcheng was extremely agitated. The gloating eyes around him made him wish he could dig out those people’s eyeballs.

He never expected his luck to be so bad, actually being matched against one of the top universities in the first round's three matches.

“Damn it!”

“I shouldn't have taken on this task in the first place!”

Thinking irritably, Gao Mingcheng's gaze fell on Zhou Jing, Zhao Mingkong, and others.

“For the first two matches, you will take turns entering the arena. Just win and conceal some of your strength.”

“In the final match against Southern Saint University, Zhou Jing, you must win at least two battles and try your best to exhaust the stamina of Southern Saint University’s subsequent contestants.”

“Zhao Mingkong, your final appearance is extremely important. Even if you cannot win, you must strive for a draw.”

Gao Mingcheng spoke with a solemn tone, his gaze lingering on Zhao Mingkong.

“Don’t worry, Teacher!”

“Victory will surely belong to our Yanhua University.”

Hearing this, Zhao Mingkong nodded, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes.

Yesterday, he thought he wouldn't have a chance to appear in the first round, but unexpectedly, now he, the last to appear, had become the most important person in Yanhua University.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

Compared to the solemnity at Yanhua University, the atmosphere among their opponents, Southern Saint University, was quite relaxed.

“Don’t put too much pressure on yourselves. Just perform normally when you face Yanhua University.”

“They are currently behind in points, so the students who participate will definitely be anxious. As long as we play steadily, victory will surely be ours.”

Southern Saint University’s team leader was in a good mood, smiling as he instructed Xiao Tianze and the others.

And under his influence, Xiao Tianze and the others also had relaxed expressions.

...

When the match list appeared.

Su Jing waved his hand, and the giant screen in the sky split into two, then into four, transforming into fifty slightly smaller screens, arranged side by side in the sky.

At the same time.

Su Jing stirred his magic, sending it into the high platform beneath his feet.

Instantly, the transmission light gate, already constructed in the center of the stadium, shone brightly.

Although the official competition format was a Arena Battle (arena battle), it did not involve building arenas in the stadium for each participating team to take turns competing.

That would be too time-consuming and troublesome.

To accommodate the annual Freshman Hegemony Competition's main event, the organizing committee specially transformed a wild Secret Realm, specifically for the competition.

In this battle Secret Realm, the Secret Realm's Spirit oversees the entire venue, dividing it into fifty spaces to conduct fifty matches simultaneously.

And after the first match ends, it can instantly teleport the lineup for the second match together.

It was incredibly efficient.

After the Secret Realm entrance opened, Su Jing said loudly:

“When the waiting period ends, all participating contestants please enter the battle Secret Realm.”

After his words fell, the already prepared contestants orderly walked into the transmission light gate.

“Teacher, we’re going in too.”

In the Blazing Dragon University area, Wang Chen stood up, smiled at Chen Xiaolin, and then led everyone from Blazing Dragon University into the transmission light gate.

...

...

Buzz buzz buzz.

Amidst the spinning sensation, when Wang Chen and the others once again found their feet on solid ground, they had arrived in another space.

At this moment.

They were standing on the spacious arena stands, facing the team from Yanshan University.

Thump thump thump!!

When both sides appeared in the arena, the entire space resounded with rousing war drums.

The next second, the Secret Realm Spirit’s cold, mechanical voice echoed in everyone’s ears.

(Official Competition, First Round, First Match!)

(Blazing Dragon University, versus Yanshan University!)

(The battle will begin in ten seconds. Both sides’ first battle contestants, please prepare yourselves!)

...

“Boss, I’m about to go on. Is there anything you want to tell me?”

On the Blazing Dragon University stands, Zhao Li turned to look at Wang Chen, his eyes subtly filled with anticipation.

“Just fight normally!”

Hearing him, Wang Chen said indifferently.

Yanshan University's strength was not strong; among the students participating, the highest Rank was only a Second Turn Rank 69.

With Zhao Li's strength, he could easily crush them.

As he spoke, he glanced at Zhou Wu beside him.

“But you need to discuss with Zhou Wu who will fight more battles out of these three.”

“Huh?”

Hearing him, Zhao Li rubbed his hands together, asking expectantly:

“Boss, can you give us one of your opponents?”