172: Disputes between Sophomores and Juniors

Blazing Dragon University.

Tower of Babel.

Within the magnificent and spacious hall, many students had already gathered.

They gathered in twos and threes, discussing something among themselves. Occasionally, when their gazes met, the Battle Intent in their eyes sparked intense flames.

Over the past few days, the sophomore and junior students have been returning to school one after another, and the competition for this month's Prodigy Ranking List at Blazing Dragon University has officially begun.

Many capable senior students are prepared to enter the Tower of Babel on its first day of opening to accumulate some advantages for themselves.

"I heard that a little monster emerged among this year's freshmen. They swept through other universities in the National Freshman Competition and won the title of Strongest Freshman with an indisputable advantage?"

"You really are ill-informed. Did you not watch the live broadcast during the break?"

"That junior is named Wang Chen. His profession is Giant-Beast Master, and he luckily contracted a Divine Beast-level Dragon. He slaughtered his way through the National Freshman Competition. Don't look at the fact that he is only at the 2nd Rank now; his strength is not the slightest bit weaker than a 3rd Rank professional."

At this moment, in a corner of the hall, five students were gathered together, discussing among themselves.

Judging by their clothing, they were all junior students.

"Giant-Beast Master? Dragon?"

"It seems another incredible guy is about to emerge!"

Among the five, a handsome-looking boy heard this, and a strange glint flashed in his eyes.

"Indeed, this year's freshmen are much stronger than last year's. Junior Apprentice-Brother Wang Chen's current strength is probably on par with those ranked at the top among the sophomores."

"Perhaps, the first time he challenges the Tower of Babel, his ranking will surpass those guys in their sophomore year."

"Hmph!"

Just as the five were discussing, a figure passing by them suddenly stopped and let out a cold snort.

"A newly enrolled freshman, no matter how strong his power is, how can he compare to us sophomores?"

"Seniors, you all have really lowered yourselves!"

The speaker was a boy with a cold expression. The mark on his clothes indicated that he was a sophomore student.

"Heh..."

Hearing his words, the five junior students who were discussing could not help but frown and look over.

Upon seeing this person, all five of them sneered.

"I wondered who it was. So it's you, the guy who embarrassed our Blazing Dragon University!"

The handsome boy among the five saw this person, and his eyes immediately became extremely mocking.

This sophomore student was named Gu Wenbo. His strength had reached the 98th level of the 3rd Rank, and he had always been in the top five among sophomores, never falling below that.

He is currently ranked 50th on the Prodigy Ranking List, known as the gatekeeper of the Prodigy Ranking List.

"Gu Wenbo, last year you followed the team to fight in the National Freshman Competition, and as a result, you caused the school to lose the throne of the number one university ranking. Do you still have the face to say that now?"

"Gao Yuanfeng, you..."

Hearing the handsome boy's words, Gu Wenbo's face instantly turned livid.

Hitting without slapping the face, scolding without exposing shortcomings!

As one of the five people who participated in the National Freshman Competition for Blazing Dragon University last year, failing to take first place had always been a sore point in Gu Wenbo's heart.

Now that it was exposed in public, it made him absolutely furious.

"What 'you'?"

"The face of our Blazing Dragon University has been completely lost by your class!"

Seeing Gu Wenbo raging, the junior student named Gao Yuanfeng said disdainfully:

"If I were you, I would have found a piece of tofu to bang my head against and die long ago!"

"Don't go too far!"

Hearing Gao Yuanfeng's words, Gu Wenbo's face turned green and white.

"We are discussing the matter at hand, talking about Wang Chen. Don't resort to personal attacks here."

Thinking of Gao Yuanfeng's strength, Gu Wenbo suppressed the anger in his heart and said in a gloomy tone:

"He is just a freshman who has just enrolled. Even if he won the title of Strongest Freshman in the country, his strength can only dominate among freshmen. He simply doesn't have the qualifications to be mentioned in the same breath as us sophomores."

"Hehe!"

Hearing this, Gao Yuanfeng curled his lips in disdain, and the few people beside him followed suit with a sneer, their expressions full of mockery.

Seeing this scene, the anger in Gu Wenbo's heart grew even stronger, and he wished he could immediately drag Gao Yuanfeng to a duel.

But in the end, he suppressed his impulse.

Gao Yuanfeng's strength had reached the 120th level of the 4th Rank, placing him in the top tier among junior students, and he was even ranked 25th on the Prodigy Ranking List.

Gu Wenbo knew very well in his heart that dueling with him would only be asking for humiliation.

"I won't hold it against you for bullying the small with the big now. After I reach the 4th Rank, I will properly settle this matter with you."

Gu Wenbo snorted coldly and, before more people noticed, walked away angrily to the side.

"Tch!"

Hearing his words, Gao Yuanfeng curled his lips in disdain.

"Wait for you to reach the 4th Rank? Do I still have to wait for you to reach the 120th level?"

"How ridiculous. By the time you reach that point, I will have already reached the 5th Rank!"

"A bunch of trash!"

Gao Yuanfeng shook his head, his gaze sweeping over Gu Wenbo and some other sophomore students in the hall who had anger on their faces but dared not speak.

In last year's National Freshman Competition, Blazing Dragon University's ten-year consecutive championship streak was lost at the hands of guys like Gu Wenbo.

This had always been regarded as a humiliation by junior students like Gao Yuanfeng.

If they didn't lack the authority, they would have loved to expel Gu Wenbo and his class.

Therefore, in daily life, whenever they encountered these sophomore juniors, the junior students would never give them any good expressions.

Even though Yan Yunhao, who was currently ranked first among the sophomores, was 40th on the Prodigy Ranking List, it did not improve their perception at all.

"This guy is really able to endure!"

"I think his position as the gatekeeper of the Prodigy Ranking List will soon be taken away by this year's freshmen."

The girl among the five said sarcastically, seeing Gu Wenbo walk away angrily.

"Indeed, it will be soon. The momentum of this year's freshmen is very strong. I estimate that after Wang Chen completes his 3rd Rank and forges his Silver Body, his strength will be able to break into the Prodigy Ranking List."

Hearing her words, Gao Yuanfeng nodded and said with some admiration in his tone.

For Wang Chen, who won back the honor of Blazing Dragon University, Gao Yuanfeng had a very good impression.

And not just him, the entire junior student group found this year's freshmen quite pleasing to the eye.

Click, click!!

Just as Gao Yuanfeng's voice fell, a tall and straight figure suddenly walked into the hall.

Hearing the sound, Gao Yuanfeng looked up, then intended to look away.

However...

His movements suddenly paused.

Wang Chen?

Looking at the figure entering the hall, a smile appeared on Gao Yuanfeng's face.

"This kid really came today!"

Thinking to himself, Gao Yuanfeng stepped forward to greet him.

"Old Gao, where are you going?"

The few people behind him couldn't help but ask upon seeing this.

"Of course, it's to let this year's strongest freshman feel the care of his senior."

Gao Yuanfeng waved his hand backward and said with a smile.