28: Another lottery draw, with an interesting half-zone division.

"You've worked hard."

"Want some water?"

Brother Quan had a fawning look on his face, almost reaching out to massage his shoulders.

A Top 16 mentor!

There was a high probability he would become a Top 8, Top 4, or even the champion mentor.

My Zhang family is about to take off!!

"Are the contestants ready?"

The audience's gaze shifted to the several arenas crowded with figures.

The judging panel had serious expressions.

"Start the battle!"

Instantly.

"Magic Martial University kid, get down!"

Fierce battles first broke out on the arenas for Group D and Group F.

Led by other contestants from The Four Great Ones, they besieged Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan simultaneously.

"Humph!"

Both of their expressions turned cold.

A cyan precious sword and a crimson battle saber appeared instantly.

"Whoa!"

"spirit weapons!"

"What!"

"These two, Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan, aren't at the Second Tier Fourth Level; they're both at the Second Tier Sixth Level."

"So strong!"

"They are leapfrog prodigies!"

"The seed rankings are wrong!"

"Look over there."

"I don't think their strength is any worse than Gong Ren's, who is also at the Second Tier Sixth Level."

"Open your eyes!"

"These two are clearly a bit stronger than Gong Ren!"

"Their combat power has already reached the Second Tier Ninth Level!"

"No wonder they had the confidence to challenge the arena; they're dark horses!"

"The dark horses that appear every year in the Freshman Grand Competition have finally arrived."

"Haven't the dark horses already appeared?"

"They're practically as black as charcoal."

"Are you talking about Lin Yan?"

"He was already a Young King to begin with."

"At first, everyone just agreed his cultivation couldn't keep up."

"Who would have known he'd reach the Second Tier Fourth Level in just a few days?"

"His combat power is even more inhuman."

Duan Tiancheng watched with great interest.

Hmm.

Not bad.

Those two kids, Yuan Cheng and Yu Jiao, knew to hide to the side.

In the upcoming points matches, both are at full strength, so their chances are quite high.

He turned his head and paused.

What is this kid doing?

His two brothers are fighting so brilliantly, and he's not even looking?

"System."

"Lottery draw."

"Ding!"

"Consuming 100% overbearing charge value. Starting the lottery draw."

Lin Yan watched the spinning roulette.

Although he had absolute confidence in his strength.

But his cultivation was indeed a weak point.

Not to mention comparing himself to Gu Chen at the Second Tier Ninth Level, or those at the Second Tier Seventh Level.

Cheng Zi and Chuan Zi had both reached the Second Tier Sixth Level.

So since he had charge value, he would definitely draw immediately to increase his odds of winning the finals.

Ding—!

The crisp sound of the needle stopping.

Lin Yan's pupils contracted slightly.

I got it!

Boom—!

Dazzling golden light flashed.

"Lottery draw complete."

"Reward: cultivation increased by three levels."

It felt as if a ball of fire was burning inside his body; a surging sensation of scorching hot blood swept over him like a tide.

Lin Yan's face instantly turned flushed, and the second meridian in his body seemed to be ignited, rising rapidly.

Hmm?

Duan Tiancheng suddenly turned his head, his mouth slightly agape.

Holy crap!!

"Whew..."

Lin Yan exhaled a puff of white mist.

Second Tier Seventh Level.

He felt the fulfilling sensation of powerful energy filling his entire body.

He didn't expect to actually draw the golden "three levels" reward.

Now, the disadvantage in cultivation had basically vanished. After over a week of hard work, he had finally caught up to the top tier.

"Did you just have a Breakthrough?"

A questioning voice filled with uncertainty came from beside him.

Lin Yan turned his head and smiled.

"Yes."

"Just a small Breakthrough."

Getting a definite answer, Duan Tiancheng's lips twitched.

Breaking through while just sitting there!

Are you a poet or something?!

"Just a small Breakthrough."

What, you kid aren't satisfied?

Do you need to break through two or three levels at once to be happy? Do you want to go to heaven?

Seeing that he hadn't spoken for a while, Lin Yan turned his head to look at the central arena.

Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan stood proudly.

Numerous figures lay scattered around them.

No surprises there.

His gaze swept across.

It was almost over.

Just as the thought crossed his mind.

The announcement from the judging panel rang out.

"Xue Cheng, Lian Chuan, Zuo Zhengqing, Ning Lingyao, Ye Congshuang, Gong Ren."

"Advance to the Top 16."

"In ten minutes, the remaining contestants will begin the points matches."

Zuo Zhengqing glanced at Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan, his face darkening slightly.

When did these two become so strong?

No wonder they dared to provoke him along with Lin Yan that day.

Gong Ren, his chest heaving, also glanced at them with a solemn expression.

Same school, same class.

He actually didn't know when these two had become stronger than him.

"They have a good relationship with Lin Yan..." Gu Chen, in the spectator stands, scanned the group.

As expected.

My feeling back then was correct.

These two, Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan, are just like that Lin Yan—there's something about them.

"As expected of the school that constantly competes with Imperial Martial for the top spot."

"Magic Martial University hit the jackpot this year."

"Out of the eight who advanced directly, four are from their school."

The Magic Martial University spectator section.

Several School Leaders were grinning from ear to ear.

A pleasant surprise.

This is what you call a pleasant surprise!

We must give special attention to Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan when we get back!

Duan Tiancheng curled his lips.

Two such supreme talents, slipping away like this.

If I had known, I wouldn't have agreed to that kid back then.

"Old Man Duan."

"You guys stay here."

"I'm heading back first."

Lin Yan stood up.

The following matches really didn't interest him... That evening.

Lin Yan, Xue Cheng, and Lian Chuan were together.

"Brother Yan."

"The half-zone divisions for the Top 64 are out."

Just as Lian Chuan finished speaking.

Duan Tiancheng's voice came through Lin Yan's communication bracelet at the same time.

"Lin Yan."

"The half-zone divisions are out."

"Good luck."

"I've sent it to you, take a look."

Lin Yan replied with an "Oh" and shifted his gaze to the chart Lian Chuan had already projected.

"Oh?"

"The three of us are actually in the same half-zone."

"Zuo Zhengqing."

He looked at a tournament bracket below him, and an amused expression appeared on his face.

"Haha."

"This kid will have to face you, Brother Yan, after the Top 16."

Lian Chuan laughed loudly.

"Beat him to the ground."

Lin Yan smiled and glanced at Gu Chen's group of four in the other half-zone.

"You two will also run into each other after the Top 16."

"What will you do then?"

Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan looked at each other and smiled simultaneously.

"It's a secret."

"Anyway, we'll definitely send you safely to the top spot of this half-zone, Brother Yan."

"To go head-to-head with that Gu Chen."

...Surrounded?

Zuo Zhengqing's eyes flickered.

Perfect.

I'll deal with you first, then the other one.

I want to see just how strong you really are!

Why should you be ranked right behind me just because of one move?

Beside him.

Gong Ren's expression was slightly bitter.

In the Top 8 matches, he would face Gu Chen.

It's the end of the road... Bitch Ye.

Ning Lingyao stared at the tournament bracket and gave a light huff.

After I take care of you, I'll send Brother Chen to the top spot of the half-zone.

Ning Green Tea.

Ye Congshuang's clear eyes flickered.

Let's see how you keep up your act.

After defeating you, I'll secure Brother Chen's spot at the top of the half-zone... This half-zone division and tournament bracket... Gu Chen smiled.

Are they intentionally putting me and that Lin Yan at the very end?

As expected, only the officials see things most clearly.