74: Chapter 74 A Show of Force

The silver-haired youth's provocation was naked, without any concealment.

Many geniuses from other main planets around noticed this scene and let out bursts of malicious laughter.

"Look, it's 'Silver Snake' Qin Wushuang, he's bullying newcomers again."

"Who is that guy he's got his eye on? He looks so ordinary, how did he manage to attract Qin Wushuang's attention?"

"Doesn't matter who he is, it's his bad luck to be targeted by Qin Wushuang. This guy is notoriously arrogant; his favorite thing to do is to trample those so-called elites beneath his feet."

The Students from Galaxy Star naturally saw this scene too.

Each one of them looked grim, angry but afraid to speak out.

They could feel that the aura radiating from the silver-haired youth named Qin Wushuang was as vast as an abyss, far more terrifying than any peer they had seen before.

A hint of gravity appeared on Lin Zhan's perpetually icy face.

Wang Pingan's expression remained as calm and unruffled as an ancient well.

He even gave a polite smile toward Qin Wushuang.

That smile was gentle, sunny, and harmless.

But in Qin Wushuang's eyes, it became the most direct form of disregard and provocation.

The coldness in Qin Wushuang's eyes intensified.

Just then.

A loud and majestic voice exploded at the entrance of the valley, drowning out all the noise.

"All new Students, silence!"

A middle-aged man wearing the uniform of a senior instructor of Xuanyuan University, with a tall stature and a resolute face, appeared out of nowhere on the giant rock labeled "Dragon Gate Valley".

He did not emit any astonishing aura like Thunderstorm.

But just by standing there simply, he possessed a majesty as deep as an abyss and as steady as a mountain, making people afraid to look directly at him.

"I am Instructor Shi Yan, the general supervisor of your freshman special training camp."

Instructor Shi Yan's gaze was like a hawk, slowly sweeping across the face of every new student.

"I don't care which planet you come from, or what so-called geniuses or monsters you were before."

"From today on, you have only one identity."

"That is a student of Xuanyuan University."

"Now, we will conduct your first entrance assessment — Dragon Gate Baptism."

Instructor Shi Yan reached out and pointed to the huge, bottomless valley behind him, shrouded in clouds and mist.

"This valley is one hundred kilometers long."

"Inside the valley, we have set up a powerful 'yuan magnetic gravity field'. The further you go in, the greater the gravity, and the greater the test for your physical body and will."

"At the same time, there is a large amount of 'yuan magnetic spirit mist' scattered within the valley. This spirit mist can temper your qi and blood, cleanse your meridians, and has great benefits for your future cultivation."

"Your task is very simple."

"Pass through this valley within twelve hours."

"The final assessment score will be comprehensively evaluated based on the time you reach the finish line and the total amount of 'yuan magnetic spirit mist' you absorb during the baptism."

"This score will directly determine your resource allocation level for the first month after enrollment."

"There are four levels in total, from the highest Heaven Grade to the lowest Yellow Grade."

"Heaven Grade Students will stay in independent cultivation villas and be allocated one hundred Low-Grade Spirit Crystals per month."

"While Yellow Grade Students can only live in eight-person dormitories, and they only get ten Low-Grade Spirit Crystals per month."

Instructor Shi Yan's words were like a giant boulder, smashing heavily into the hearts of all the new Students.

Everyone's breathing became heavy.

The first assessment was directly related to the cultivation resources for the next month!

No one wanted to fall behind!

"I will add one more point."

Instructor Shi Yan's voice rang out again.

"During the 'Dragon Gate Baptism', any form of malicious physical conflict between Students is prohibited."

"But..."

A meaningful expression appeared on his face.

"We do not prohibit 'reasonable' competition."

"For example, using your aura to suppress your opponent and affect their speed of absorbing the spirit mist."

"Or using some harmless little tricks to interfere with their path."

"As long as you do not cause serious physical injury, everything is within the scope of the rules."

When this was said, everyone was stunned for a moment.

Immediately after, countless malicious gazes began to cross in the crowd.

Especially those top geniuses from Xuan Yuan, the capital of the Xuan Yuan Galaxy System; the way they looked at these "country" Students from Galaxy Star was full of undisguised aggression.

Not prohibiting "reasonable" competition?

This clearly meant encouraging them to suppress opponents whose strength was inferior to their own!

Teacher Liu Qing's expression changed slightly. She walked to Wang Pingan's side and lowered her voice to quickly remind him.

"Be careful, this Instructor Shi Yan is a notorious 'elitist'."

"He has always believed that only in the most cruel competition can true strong people be screened out."

"He is giving the green light to those strong Students."

"Although you are Fourth Grade, your cultivation realm is unstable and your foundation is shallow. After entering the valley later, don't think about competing for first place. Focus on stability and try to absorb as much 'yuan magnetic spirit mist' as possible; this is good for solidifying your foundation."

"Once you find someone maliciously targeting you, do not engage in a hard fight."

Wang Pingan nodded in understanding.

"Thank you for the reminder, Teacher. I have it under control."

On the high platform, Instructor Shi Yan glanced at the time.

"Alright, no more nonsense."

"The 'Dragon Gate Baptism' begins now!"

With his order.

The energy shield at the entrance of the valley, which looked like water ripples, slowly dissipated.

"Charge!"

I don't know who was the first to shout.

The next second.

Thousands of heaven's pride from various planets, like a flood released from a dam, rushed frantically toward the deep valley!

Everyone wanted to seize the initiative!

However, just when most people were rushing forward like headless flies.

The seven Fourth Grade monsters among them stopped in their tracks.

They didn't move.

Their gazes, like seven sharp knives, fell directly onto Wang Pingan, who also hadn't moved.

The burly man from Sirius, with a physique like an iron tower, spoke in a muffled voice.

"Hey, you from Galaxy Star."

"Are you that Wang Pingan who has a spiritual energy affinity of 96 and was specially signed to an SS-level contract by Xuanyuan University with only Peak Third Grade cultivation?"

His voice was loud and full of provocation, instantly attracting the attention of everyone around.

Wang Pingan lifted his eyelids, glanced at him, and didn't speak.

"Heh, interesting."

Another enchanting woman with a hot figure, wearing a red tight-fitting combat suit and big wavy curly hair, licked her bright red lips and looked at Wang Pingan with interest.

"I heard from Cold that you are good at 'acting'?"

"Why don't you let big sister see how much real ability you actually have?"

And that silver-haired youth, Qin Wushuang, who had been hostile to Wang Pingan from the beginning, walked straight forward.

He looked down at Wang Pingan, his long, narrow eyes filled with Cold mockery.

"A country bumpkin who only climbed up by relying on little tricks and luck."

"You think you deserve to stand with us?"

"Today I will let you understand."

"What a real genius is!"

The moment his voice fell.

Boom!

From Qin Wushuang's body, a massive, suffocating pressure belonging to a Fourth Grade Mid-Stage martial artist was unleashed without reservation, ruthlessly crushing toward Wang Pingan!

At the same time.

The other six Fourth Grade monsters also seemed to have reached some kind of tacit understanding.

They released their own auras at the same time! (Thinking about it, 1V7 is more satisfying)

Seven equally powerful and overbearing auras, from seven different directions, like seven invisible mountains, crashed down on Wang Pingan at the entrance of the valley!

They were trying to... join forces!

They wanted to give this "country bumpkin" Wang Pingan an unforgettable show of force in the most direct and barbaric way before the assessment even started!