131: Multiverse Academy Exchange Competition

Long Qianyuan's deeds of "persuading people with virtue" in the City of Radiance quickly became a popular story within the Cloud Court, and consequently, the status of this "well-connected" Disciple rose accordingly.

Seeing that he was fairly reliable in getting things done (mainly because he didn't have to do it himself), Yun Feng was happy to remain idle, continuing his great cause of being a salted fish.

One day, Nie Li arrived at the Star Gazing Hall holding a gold-stamped invitation.

"Court Master, this is an invitation sent by the 'All-Worlds Joint Education Committee,' inviting our Void Academy to participate in the first 'All-Worlds Academy Exchange Tournament'." Nie Li's expression was somewhat strange. "It is said that this is to promote friendly exchanges among the younger generation of various civilizations and to showcase educational achievements."

Yun Feng took the invitation, glanced at it, and yawned. "Exchange Tournament? Sounds like a lot of trouble. Not going."

Nie Li coughed lightly. "Court Master, the organizers of this competition have a very deep background. It is said that several ancient Dominators are pushing it from behind the scenes, and the prizes are quite generous, including some lost ancient Legacies and rare resources. Moreover... other famous academies, such as the 'Star Tower,' 'Elemental Temple,' and 'Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinement Mansion,' have all indicated they will participate."

The implication was that if Cloud Court did not go, it would seem like they were afraid or not fitting in.

Yun Feng raised an eyebrow, still uninterested. "A bunch of kids playing house, what's there to see? Let them play by themselves."

Just then, Long Qianyuan ran in excitedly, waving a promotional poster in his hand. "Revered Master! Revered Master! The All-Worlds Academy Exchange Tournament! I heard that winning it gives 'chaos primal stones' as a reward! And you can make a name for yourself! Let's go participate! I promise not to embarrass you!"

Behind him followed several elite students of the Void Academy with equally eager eyes, all attracted by the generous rewards and the opportunity to make a name for themselves across all worlds.

Yun Feng looked at this group of energetic young people, then glanced at Nie Li, who had an "it's up to you" look on his face, and helplessly rubbed his temples.

"Fine, fine, if you want to go, then go." He waved his hand. "Nie Li, you handle the arrangements and send a team to have some fun. As for the team leader..."

His gaze swept over everyone and finally landed on Long Qianyuan.

Long Qianyuan immediately straightened his back, his face full of anticipation.

"...It'll be you then." Yun Feng lazily designated him. "Remember, the style of our Cloud Court is..."

"Low-key! Luxurious and profound! Persuading people with virtue!" Long Qianyuan answered quickly, his tone resonant.

Yun Feng nodded with satisfaction. "Not bad, you have good Comprehension Ability. Go, just don't cause too much trouble."

Thus, a participating team led by Long Qianyuan (with his "well-connected" halo) and composed of several of the top Geniuses from the Cloud Court's Void Academy set off in a grand manner. Yun Feng didn't even ask who exactly was in it, continuing to drink tea and sleep in the Star Gazing Hall.

The exchange tournament was held in a neutral plane called the "All-Worlds Arena." It was already packed with people, and academy teams from various major planes and races had gathered together. Banners were waving, Geniuses were gathered, and the atmosphere was exceptionally lively.

The students of the Star Tower were surrounded by starlight, the members of the Elemental Temple controlled various elemental energies as if they were extensions of their own arms, and the students of the Divine Mechanism Hundred Refinement Mansion maneuvered various ingenious Puppets... In contrast, the Cloud Court's team wore uniform cyan academy robes, their aura restrained. Except for the team leader Long Qianyuan, who was slightly conspicuous because of that faint, ethereal Chaos Mother Qi, they looked completely ordinary.

Soon, some short-sighted people came knocking.

"Yo, isn't this the Cloud Court that only has a bit of fame because they cling to powerful thighs?" A burly student from a "Barren Academy" known for Body Refining, along with a few others, blocked Long Qianyuan and his team's path, his tone full of provocation. "I heard that your so-called Dominator is very powerful? It couldn't be just talk, could it? In my opinion, you lot who rely on connections should go home and drink milk early! This competition is not for you!"

His companions behind him also burst into laughter.

Long Qianyuan picked his ear and said to his teammates behind him, "See that? This is called typical low emotional intelligence. Revered Master said, one must persuade people with virtue."

He stepped forward, looked at the burly student, and asked with a smile, "You just said that our Cloud Court is all talk?"

The burly student felt a bit unnerved by his gaze, but still braced himself and said, "So what if I did?"

"It's nothing." Long Qianyuan was still smiling, then he casually reached out and patted the burly student on the shoulder lightly.

The next moment, the burly student felt as if a world-mountain had pressed down on him! He didn't even have time to react before his entire body was like a nail being hammered in. With a "pfft" sound, half his body was directly patted into the incredibly hard arena floor, leaving only his head and two hands struggling outside, his face full of horror and bewilderment!

The whole arena was instantly dead silent!

Everyone who saw this scene gasped! That student from the Barren Academy was known for having a strong Physical Body, yet he was casually patted into the ground with one slap?! What kind of monster is this Cloud Court team leader?!

Long Qianyuan acted as if he had done a trivial thing, clapped his hands, and said to the student embedded in the ground, "Now, do you still think we are all talk?"

The student was so scared that he experienced Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, and he shook his head frantically.

Long Qianyuan nodded with satisfaction, and waved to his teammates who were also somewhat stunned behind him. "Let's go, find a place to rest and wait for the competition to start. Remember our style."

"Low-key! Luxurious and profound! Persuading people with virtue!" The team members said in unison, their voices resonant, their eyes filled with pride and... a hint of eagerness to try.

After this battle, no one dared to underestimate this seemingly "ordinary" Cloud Court team. And Long Qianyuan's "casually patting a groundhog" feat quickly spread among the contestants, and the Cloud Court's reputation for "persuading people with virtue" was completely established.

The news reached the Cloud Court, and Nie Li reported Long Qianyuan's "virtuous governance" to Yun Feng.

Yun Feng listened, just smiled, and commented, "The force was controlled okay, didn't pat him to death, there is progress."

He drank a sip of tea, looked towards the direction of the All-Worlds Arena, with a hint of an elusive smile in his eyes.

"It seems that this exchange tournament might not be so boring after all."