54: Easily advance to the quarterfinals

[Arena Stage No. 888, Qi Yafu, Imperial Capital University, Water Attribute Qi Refining Eighth Star]

Lu Yuan looked at the information of his drawn opponent.

The Five Great Top Academies have varying enrollment quotas each year. For instance, Pengcheng University enrolled 4,000 freshmen this year.

The other four top academies range from 2,000 to 3,000 students.

With over 12,000 students participating just in the Freshman Group, the probability of drawing Chu Wushe is too low.

"Let's end the fight quickly," Lu Yuan thought. He had promised his Older Sister to go for a seafood buffet in the afternoon.

He could end his fight quickly, but he wondered if Lu Yeli in the Junior Group could finish fast.

The drawing for the Freshman Group ended, just as Principal Lao Qiyuan announced the Sophomore Group drawing.

"Ahem, everyone look at me, I have a couple of words to say!"

Clapping sounds—

On the silent field, a young man with Purple Hair clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention.

"Little Lao, your Pengcheng University's environment is quite good, worthy of praise."

The young man said to Lao Qiyuan.

"It's just that the cafeteria needs improvement. The food is terribly inedible, completely wasting such good seafood!"

Little Lao?

This person actually called Principal Lao Qiyuan of Pengcheng University "Little Lao"!

The students of the Five Great Top Academies were collectively dumbfounded and shocked, and a single thought popped up in their minds.

Who is he?!

Lu Yuan's mouth twitched as he looked at Han Junchen, who had gone from White Hair to Purple Hair.

"This guy is acting crazy again," Lu Yuan muttered.

After a month of not seeing him, Han Junchen had broken through from Qi Refining Eighth Star to the Xuan Gang Realm.

Looking at the serious Han Junchen, who resembled a leader giving a speech, Principal Lao Qiyuan was about to explode with anger.

"Even the Supreme Alliance Leader wouldn't dare call me Little Lao! You're tougher than the Supreme Alliance Leader!"

Bang bang—

Lao Qiyuan gave Han Junchen two knocks on the head.

"Wait a moment, don't kick me yet." Han Junchen took a deep breath.

"I have an announcement: I am an idiot!"

"I am a huge idiot!!!"

Han Junchen said loudly.

Students on the field: "???"

"Doesn't he have a screw loose?!"

"Hahaha, he definitely has a problem, and a very serious mental illness at that!"

"I'm dying of laughter, this guy is seriously thick-skinned, calling himself an idiot in front of over forty thousand people, and looking quite pleased about it!"

The entire field erupted in laughter, and the air was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

Guest seating.

Looking at Han Junchen, who was feigning madness, the four Principals and Alliance Masters, along with Hall Master Shen Duanhong of the Tribunal Hall and a few Elders, remained expressionless.

They all simultaneously focused on the Bracelet worn on Han Junchen's right wrist.

"Lao Qiyuan, your new disciple is quite good; he's putting on a show!" Principal Chen Yaozong of Imperial Capital University laughed heartily.

He knew the reason Han Junchen was doing this, but that didn't stop him from mocking Lao Qiyuan.

Lao Qiyuan's mouth twitched, and he kicked Han Junchen onto the fence.

"If you don't win the championship in this Grand Tournament, you won't leave your Residence until you break through to Profound Gang Realm Three-Star!"

"Kicking me again..." Han Junchen looked wronged, patted his butt, and stood up.

After a burst of laughter, the Sophomore, Junior, and Senior Group drawings proceeded normally.

They had to go to other fields to compete in the Arena Stages.

At Arena Stage No. 888, Lu Yuan looked at Qi Yafu from Imperial Capital University standing before him.

Every Arena Stage had a Law Realm Instructor serving as the Referee, allowing students to fight freely without worrying about injuring themselves or their opponent.

"Hello, Lu Yuan."

Qi Yafu, wearing a black and gold School Uniform with the four characters for Imperial Capital University printed on her chest, said.

Her skin was fair, and she spoke softly, matching Lu Yuan's impression of a Water Attribute Practitioner.

"Please!" Lu Yuan summoned the blood calamity blood slaughter, signaling Qi Yafu that she could attack at any time.

Qi Yafu shook her head.

"I can't beat you," Qi Yafu said.

Are you kidding? How could she, a Qi Refining Eighth Star, fight against Lu Yuan, a Profound Gang Realm Three-Star?

When she learned her opponent was Lu Yuan, Qi Yafu decided to give up.

"Lu Yuan, let's exchange contact information. What type of girl do you like? Cute, sweet, or spicy?"

Qi Yafu asked.

Lu Yuan: "..."

"I'm 165cm tall, my personality is sweet and adaptable, I can cook, and my measurements are..." Qi Yafu introduced herself, making it seem like a blind date.

Bang—

Blood Butcher appeared behind Qi Yafu in the blink of an eye and directly lifted her off the Arena Stage.

"You're too young. Your child might be malnourished later," Lu Yuan shook his head.

The Instructor standing in the center of the Arena Stage didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"Lu Yuan wins!"

Half an hour later, Lu Yuan, having drawn again, arrived at Arena Stage No. 777.

This time, he faced a student also from Imperial Capital University named Xu Zichuan.

He was a Qi Refining Realm Peak, Fire Attribute Practitioner.

"Are you stepping down yourself, or should I do it?" Lu Yuan yawned.

Fewer than ten students in the Freshman Group had broken through to the Xuan Gang Realm. His realm was the highest, Profound Gang Realm Three-Star, followed by Chu Wushe, who was xuan gang realm two-star.

The others had only recently broken through to the Xuan Gang Realm.

"Brother Yuan, Imperial Capital University grants cultivation resources based on Rating. I can concede, but... but could you let me demonstrate the Profound-rank Spirit Skill I just learned?" Xu Zichuan asked cautiously.

"Fine. Fire Counters Metal. You fight it."

Lu Yuan summoned a Golden Halberd Soldier and controlled it to fight Xu Zichuan.

Two and a half minutes later, Xu Zichuan raised his hand in satisfaction and surrendered.

"Aren't I awesome? I lasted a full two and a half minutes against Lu Yuan!" Xu Zichuan shouted excitedly.

In the guest seating area, the four Alliance Masters and the Hall Master of the Tribunal Hall were chatting idly.

"Boring," said Red Flame Alliance Master Yan Fenyue.

There weren't any exciting matchups, whether in the Freshman Group or the other three groups.

"The first day is always like this. Tomorrow will be much better."

Shen Duanhong, sitting in the central chair, said.

The first day of the Grand Tournament determines the Top Eight; the second day is the main event.

Their focus was on the Freshman Group; they had already seen the other groups last year.

The Freshman Group was different. The Martial Examination was one thing, but fighting in the Arena Stages was another; they couldn't be compared.

Time moved into the afternoon.

"Lu Yuan, congratulations on becoming one of the Top Eight Contestants in the Freshman Group. Come for the drawing tomorrow," the Arena Stage Instructor said.

"A dry and boring day."

Lu Yuan stretched comfortably.

"Indeed," the Instructor agreed.

There was no helping it; Lu Yuan was practically invincible in the Freshman Group.

None of the students who fought him had broken through to the Xuan Gang Realm, and he hadn't drawn any students who had.

"Instructor, who are the other seven people?" Lu Yuan asked.

"Chu Wushe, Jiang Tianxia, Han Junchen..."

The Instructor recalled the list. Besides these three plus Lu Yuan, the remaining four were all ranked in the top ten of the National Martial Examination.

"Got it." Lu Yuan stepped off the Arena Stage.

The Top Eight list was exactly as the Teacher predicted; he just didn't know who he would draw tomorrow.

"Lu Yuan, don't take it lightly. Chu Wushe, just like you, instantly defeats his opponents!" the Pengcheng University Instructor reminded him.

At least Lu Yuan chatted with his opponents and let them choose whether to step down or if he should make a move.

Chu Wushe was different; he injured every opponent he faced. Several times, the Instructor had to intervene promptly to prevent severe injury or even death!

"There will be a good show tomorrow."

The Instructor thought.

He decided to apply to be the Referee for Lu Yuan and Chu Wushe, to watch the two of them fight in the Arena Stage up close!