61: Leave work early

Haotian University.

Auditorium.

All the students who had just finished the opening mobilization were preparing to stand up and leave.

“I didn't see Lin Yan.”

“Are you stupid?”

“He went to Magic Martial University.”

“Huh? He transferred schools?”

“Are you an idiot?”

“You don't care about anything, acting like a maggot all day, do you?”

“He went there to prepare to enter the Spirit Pond.”

“Huh? That happened?”

Duan Tiancheng and the many School Leaders walked down the platform and looked at their wristbands.

By this time, that kid should have started his arena challenges.

I wonder what the situation is.

Given that kid's personality, I hope he doesn't become utterly demoralized after a setback.

Naturally, he knew about the arrangements made by the higher-ups.

But the first day should be fine.

Tomorrow, having Fifth-rank opponents will probably start causing trouble.

Just then.

“Ding dong.”

He paused his steps and opened the message.

“Outer Circle smashed through, clocking out early.”

Just a few short words.

Huh?

Duan Tiancheng immediately looked at the time.

Didn't it start at eight o'clock?

It's only half past eight now.

That fast?

“What's the situation?”

He immediately composed a reply.

“Ding dong.”

“A bit weak.”

Duan Tiancheng was stunned for a moment.

“Ding dong.”

Two more messages arrived.

“Don't worry.”

“As you requested, I didn't kill anyone. I was very gentle.”

He narrowed his eyes slightly and immediately looked up.

“Come here.”

The Vice Principal turned around in confusion.

“Principal?”

Duan Tiancheng's expression was serious.

“Immediately go and find out the situation regarding Magic Martial University's Martial Ranking List Competition today.”

That kid's tone... he had a premonition.

Things might not be that simple... Diwu University.

Principal Ji Zhuang smiled.

“That little guy Gu Chen is not bad.”

The many School Leaders behind him repeatedly agreed.

“Indeed.”

“After experiencing the failure of the Freshman Grand Competition, his demands on himself are higher.”

“No choice.”

“That Lin Yan gave him too much pressure.”

“Fortunately, this little guy's martial dao heart wasn't shaken by one failure.”

“I heard that Zuo Zhengqing from Magic Martial hasn't recovered yet, and his cultivation has already been caught up by the Twin Stars of his school.”

On the distant arena, Gu Chen and a young man stood, both with blood staining the corners of their mouths.

Ji Zhuang withdrew his gaze.

“Third-rank, Seventh-layer, combat power directly approaching the invincible level of Fourth-rank, First-layer.”

“Although he didn't enter the Outer Circle, we should still try to apply for him.”

He paused.

“What's the situation over at Magic Martial?”

The people behind him naturally knew the two meanings contained in that sentence.

Although the situation among The Four Great Ones is different, the starting time is the same.

Since it has just begun, he definitely isn't asking about the quality of their martial ranking list this year.

So it must be about Lin Yan.

The few people shook their heads.

“Not yet...”

“Ding dong... ding dong...”

A dense stream of communication sounds came through.

The few people simultaneously looked at their wristbands.

Even Ji Zhuang himself slightly lowered his head.

What message was sent out to everyone so neatly?

One second, two seconds.

Ji Zhuang's pupils gradually dilated.

The few people behind him stiffly raised their heads.

One second, two seconds... silence.

“Crush... crushed the Outer Circle...??!”

“Co... combat power Fifth-rank??!”

... “Pfft!”

Duan Tiancheng spat out a mouthful of tea.

He shot up with a 'tseng' sound, his eyes fixed on the Vice Principal in front of him.

“What the heck?”

“No reveal meridians, four quick wins?”

The Vice Principal was full of excitement, nodding repeatedly.

“Yes.”

“Incredibly fast.”

“Extremely dashing.”

“Not a single person could withstand a move from him.”

“The thirty-first ranked person on the martial ranking list was even pierced through the left shoulder by a spear and forcefully pinned to the Villa Gate.”

“The scene was extremely brutal; the entire Magic Martial University was silenced by him.”

“Everyone is saying that Student Lin Yan's cultivation must be high-level Fourth-rank, and his combat power must definitely be Fifth-rank.”

“Principal.”

“Do you think Student Lin Yan can manage the Inner Circle Battle tomorrow...”

Duan Tiancheng didn't hear the last few sentences at all; he took a few deep breaths.

Good, good, good.

Crushing the martial ranking list's Outer Circle number one publicly like that—that's what you call gentle, huh?

This kid's cultivation Broke Through again! Absolutely Broke Through again!

High-level Fourth-rank?

Fifth-rank combat power?

Lin Yan's words to him at that time instantly flashed through his mind.

“Don't worry.”

“I will definitely cripple all of them.”

“To raise the prestige of our school.”

Everyone probably believes his combat power is at Fifth-rank, First-layer, right?

Based on his understanding of that kid, they probably underestimated him.

This kid... this kid is truly aiming to solo Magic Martial!!

... [Magic Martial martial ranking list Outer Circle Battle? Host easily crushes opponent, domineering index three and a half stars, charge value 70%]

So short.

Lin Yan rubbed his chin.

Looks like the System also thinks I was bullying people today?

No choice.

Who told Magic Martial University to set up this rule?

Complaining is one thing.

Lin Yan looked at the charge value, which had been cleared but now rose to 72%, and showed a satisfied smile.

He can farm another batch tomorrow.

Judging by today's gains, he can even draw a lottery after finishing.

If his luck is a bit better.

Wouldn't the Core Battle the day after tomorrow be secure?

It felt good just thinking about it.

He got up and walked toward the Cultivation Room.

If he takes the martial ranking list number one spot at Magic Martial University, he wonders what they will do with that villa.

Keep it for me to occasionally come over for vacation? Until I graduate?

Seems... interesting.

The night passed without incident... Early the next morning.

“You two need to be a little more diligent.”

Lin Yan looked helplessly at Lian Chuan, who was pacing back and forth in his room.

It starts at eight, and you guys came around five, right?

Xue Cheng on the sofa immediately turned his head.

“It's a crucial day, Brother Yan!”

“Chuan Zi and I heard that the school's high-level executives issued a death order yesterday: they must stop you in the Inner Circle.”

Lin Yan raised an eyebrow.

“Oh?”

“How will they stop me?”

Lian Chuan stepped forward a few paces, his expression solemn.

“We heard.”

“The top few in the Inner Circle will challenge you in rotation today.”

Lin Yan blinked.

“Challenged in rotation?”

Lian Chuan nodded.

“Yes.”

“If you are still doing Extreme Challenges in the beginning, they will let you pass directly.”

“But when you fight the third match.”

“They will come one by one.”

Lin Yan understood.

“So, the meaning is to block me at the arena of Inner Circle Villa Number Six, and let those six people challenge me in rotation.”

Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan nodded together.

“That's right.”

“Sixteenth place, Chen Gu.”

“Fifteenth place, Zhao Ying.”

“Ten...”

Lin Yan raised his hand.

“I've seen them all.”

Although he couldn't remember them.

A smile of unknown significance appeared on his lips.

“Their arrangement suits me perfectly.”

He can clock out even earlier today.

Hearing this, Xue Cheng and Lian Chuan exchanged glances.

They understood Lin Yan too well.

When this expression appeared... it proved he had absolute confidence.

Smiles also appeared on their faces.

That's good then.

Time flowed by.

Lin Yan glanced at his wristband.

“Let's go.”

He got up and walked toward the Villa Gate.

“Go early, finish work early.”