152: There is really no sense of accomplishment in being beaten by a weak opponent!

Inside the Secret Realm of battle.

"Boss, can you give us one of your opponents for the second match?"

Zhao Li looked at Wang Chen with anticipation, rubbing his hands as he asked.

As his voice fell, Zhou Wu, who had been stony-faced beside him, couldn't help but secretly glance over.

In the first round, they were divided into three opponents in total, and both of them wanted to play one more match.

Seeing their expectant expressions, Wang Chen couldn't help but chuckle.

"How about this, the first battle against Fenghuo University can be given to the two of you."

After thinking for a moment, Wang Chen said.

Playing one less match didn't affect his chances of contending for the title of Strongest Newcomer.

Having secured first place in the preliminaries, his current individual points already far exceeded those of other contestants.

"Boss, I love you to death!"

Upon receiving this reply, Zhao Li cheered loudly, his face filled with immense joy.

Even Zhou Wu, who had been stony-faced beside him, softened his expression by a few points.

"Then I'm going in!"

"Little Zhouzi, I'll switch with you after I finish my two matches."

Zhao Li proudly raised an eyebrow at Zhou Wu. As he spoke, he moved his feet, and in the next second, he appeared directly on the arena stage at the center of the battleground.

At the same time.

His opponent also appeared across from him.

The battle.

Was about to begin.

...

...

Outside.

In the Grand Stadium.

The fifty screens arranged in the sky displayed the scenes of each team in the Secret Realm of battle.

Boom boom boom!

The stirring sound of war drums made every audience member present feel their spirits lifted.

However...

The vast majority of the audience's gaze was fixed on the live screens belonging to the schools that had ranked lower in previous years.

"As expected, watching these weaklings peck at each other is the most entertaining!"

"Exactly, exactly, the contestants from those old powerhouse schools are too overpowered; they crush everyone, with no entertainment value at all!"

"Right, look at Blazing Dragon University's opponent, Fenghuo University. They were ranked in the seventies in previous years, yet their contestants couldn't even block one move in front of Wang Chen."

"It's such a pity, I still wanted to see what a Divine Beast-level Dragon looked like, but Wang Chen's opponent was completely useless, being pinned to the ground and mercilessly thrashed by a Beast Master who didn't even use a beast companion."

"Blazing Dragon University should be the fastest to finish their battles. I estimate that by the time they complete all three matches, other universities will still not have finished."

"It seems that in the first round of matches, only the battle between Southern Saint University and Yanhua University is worth looking forward to."

"..."

The audience discussed animatedly, their faces showing great exasperation.

They all felt that their ticket money for today was wasted.

The top-ranked schools in previous years, especially the four top universities, won their first-round matches with great ease.

Some even sent out only one person, who directly defeated the entire opposing team.

It could be said that the process seemed very dull and uninteresting.

If it weren't for Southern Saint University and Yanhua University, these rivals, clashing in today's first round, the audience would have wanted to refund their tickets and go home to watch the live broadcast.

And at this moment,

It wasn't just these audience members who felt bored.

Inside the Secret Realm of battle.

Bang!

Bang!

Bang!

Dull thudding sounds rang out as Wang Chen's fists continuously landed on his opponent.

The third contestant from Hongyun University, under this continuous barrage, had no room to retaliate and could only be beaten like a sandbag.

Bang!

With Wang Chen's final heavy blow, Hongyun University's contestant's body dissolved into points of light.

(Blazing Dragon University, victory!)

"Too weak!"

Hearing the prompt in his ear, Wang Chen pursed his lips in exasperation.

This was now Blazing Dragon University's last match of the first round, against Hongyun University.

The previous Yan Shan University and Fenghuo University were directly defeated by him, Zhou Wu, and Zhao Li, without any significant challenge.

For the third match against Hongyun University, Wang Chen had originally thought it might give him a bit of a surprise.

After all, Hongyun University's ranking was a bit higher than Yan Shan University and Fenghuo University.

But...

Hongyun University's contestants' performance was still so easily defeated.

After three battles, Wang Chen hadn't even broken a sweat, and Hongyun University was completely wiped out.

To be honest, if it weren't for accumulating points to win the title of Strongest Newcomer, he wouldn't have wanted to enter the arena after defeating Fenghuo University.

Dealing with these contestants gave him a feeling of beating up children, with no sense of accomplishment at all.

"Boss, your battle ended too quickly, didn't it?"

"Exactly, exactly, your Dragon hasn't even appeared yet!"

As soon as Wang Chen stepped off the stage, Zhou Wu and Zhao Li and others surrounded him.

"Heh..."

Hearing their words, Wang Chen pursed his lips.

He did want Ice Purity to appear, but unfortunately, the opposing contestants didn't give him the chance!

"Let's go, our matches for today are all over. I hope we encounter a heavyweight tomorrow."

"Calculating the time, Southern Saint University and Yanhua University should be clashing soon. Let's go out and watch the excitement."

Shaking his head, Wang Chen communicated with the Secret Realm Spirit and directly chose to leave the Secret Realm of battle.

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...

In the Grand Stadium.

As time passed, forty-nine of the fifty screens arranged in the sky had their images frozen, with only the live screen showing Southern Saint University and Yanhua University still lit.

"Who do you think will win the final victory, Southern Saint University or Yanhua University?"

In the spectator area, Chen Xiaolin looked at Wang Chen, who seemed uninterested, and asked with a smile.

"It should be Southern Saint University!"

Hearing this, Wang Chen perked up and speculated:

"Zhao Mingkong of Yanhua University being able to participate in the preliminaries means he should be among the top ranks of their team of five. From his skill level, the other members of Yanhua University can only be strong to a limited extent."

"Hehe!"

Hearing his words, Chen Xiaolin suddenly chuckled and said:

"That's not necessarily true. Shall we make a bet?"

"A bet?"

Wang Chen was startled, his expression a bit strange.

"Teacher, do you favor Yanhua University more?"

He asked.

"Exactly!"

Chen Xiaolin nodded and said:

"You, kid, think Zhao Mingkong is weak because your own strength is too great."

"Zhao Mingkong's strength is on par with Zhou Wu and Zhao Li. If it weren't for him being in the same area as you in the preliminaries, Yanhua University wouldn't have been ranked fifty-eighth."

"How about it? Are you betting or not?"

"Is that so?" Wang Chen raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, glancing strangely at Zhou Wu and Zhao Li.

Beside him,

Noticing Wang Chen's gaze, Zhou Wu and Zhao Li puffed out their chests, looking proud.

This scene made Wang Chen's expression even stranger.

These two guys being on par with Zhao Mingkong, that's too weak!

What's there to be proud of?

Thinking to himself, he shook his head at Chen Xiaolin.

"I trust your judgment, Teacher. Let's not make a bet; my small savings can't afford such extravagance."