218: Chapter 218 Freshman Report: Establishing Their Own Force!

"Brother Song, do you think what those veteran Sparring Partners said is true?"

"I suspect it's true. It's quite clear from our enrollment rules; as Sparring Partners, we basically have no rights."

"If all else fails, just suck up to them. A great man knows when to yield and when to stand tall. As long as we can become stronger, that's all that matters!"

"Sigh, I wonder if coming to this Huangchen Academy was actually a good thing?"

...

Leaving the crowd, the companions from the Tianlan Star Domain followed beside Peng Song, unable to help but voice their concerns.

After hearing what those veteran Sparring Partners said, they had already compromised internally, even preparing themselves to be dogs for those New Students. The reason they were still asking was merely out of a lingering sliver of hope.

For people like them, compromising so quickly was perfectly normal.

Because they were ranked at the very bottom, they had realized long ago on their way here that there is always someone better.

Facing someone with better talent and a stronger background, it was truly difficult for them to treat themselves as equals to the other party.

Moreover, the academy's rules practically stated that they were of lower-class status.

"Believe in yourselves!"

"If you want more resources, use your strength to prove to the Student who chooses you that you deserve them. You won't get far by relying on sycophancy!"

Peng Song spoke slowly, offering his insight.

However, his words sounded rather dry to the others.

They understood the logic, but the problem was, they didn't have that kind of strength!

Seeing them still looking dejected, Peng Song didn't know what else to say for a moment. After a pause, he chose to change the subject.

"Let's go check out the Martial Arts Arena. It seems we can watch the previous batches of veteran Sparring Partners spar. Let's see just how much strength these veterans actually have."

...

They arrived at the Martial Arts Arena.

Many new Sparring Partners, like Peng Song and Li Fan, had already gathered here.

Watching the terrifying strength displayed by the veteran Sparring Partners on the field...

Everyone was mesmerized.

If such strength were placed in the outside world, they would undoubtedly be top-tier geniuses!

In the so-called dueling grounds they previously inhabited, they would be unquestionable star Contestants!

Watching just one or two battles was enough to make their blood boil.

Each of them began to envision their own future selves.

Even the consistently confident Peng Song was no exception.

He had always yearned for the strength of the powerful.

However, that changed quickly.

He saw several veteran Sparring Partners who had performed spectacularly and acted with cold, aloof expert-like demeanors, immediately adopt fawning expressions upon receiving messages from Students.

Peng Song's yearning was instantly shattered.

Even such brilliant people had to rely on forced smiles to survive?

Beside him, Li Fan was currently feeling somewhat curious.

If these veteran Sparring Partners couldn't gain the respect of the Students or the academy despite such strength, just how terrifying was the talent and power of those Formal Students?

Thinking that he would be competing on the same stage as those Formal Students in a month, he actually felt a hint of excitement.

As for who would choose him in a few days?

He didn't care at all!

If the Formal Student treated him well, he wouldn't mind making a friend.

What if they didn't?

Then sorry.

During the New Student Competition, that person had better hope they don't run into Li Fan!

Meanwhile, elsewhere.

In another corner of the continent, inside a small courtyard of a tower manor.

Four middle-aged men with distinct temperaments were leisurely drinking wine.

Looking closely, Cang Hai was among them.

"Finally finished handling the Sparring Partner matters. I'm not taking on this kind of dirty, exhausting work ever again!"

"Me neither. With this free time, I'd rather play chess with my cultivation partner. How pleasant would that be?"

"Enough, looking across the entire academy's Domain Lords, we four are the most idle. If they don't look for us, who else would they look for?"

"True..."

"Wait, Old Cang, you look so peaceful. Don't tell me you actually enjoyed doing this?"

As the three chatted, they threw the conversation to Cang Hai, who had been silent.

Cang Hai smiled and said:

"It was alright. It was hard work, but if I discovered a few good seedlings, it's acceptable."

"I'm telling you, in the batch I brought back, I feel at least one Formal Student will emerge!"

As soon as he said this...

The three couldn't help but frown. After glancing at each other, they all looked away from Cang Hai.

"Old Cang has had too much to drink again."

"We didn't even have many side dishes, yet he's drunk like this?!"

"Alright, alright, let's just talk amongst ourselves. We'll chat with Old Cang once he's sober."

Hearing their words...

Cang Hai was truly caught between laughter and tears, but he didn't say anything, simply continuing to smile and drink his wine.

Once Li Fan and Peng Song—especially Li Fan—made a name for themselves in the New Student Competition...

These three would know whether he was drunk or not.

...

In the blink of an eye, two days passed quietly.

Over those two days...

Li Fan, Peng Song, and the others had basically explored the entire dormitory area.

Aside from the pessimistic talk from veteran Sparring Partners everywhere, everything else could be described as quite perfect.

However, as the sense of novelty faded...

None of them went out anymore, all beginning their respective cultivation.

And on this day...

With the arrival of spaceships filling the sky...

All the new Sparring Partners turned their gazes toward the horizon.

"What's going on? So many spaceships!"

"Is that... an SS-class spaceship?!"

"I think I saw several r-class spaceships!"

"Look at the emblem on that spaceship. Doesn't it look a bit like the Abyss Chamber of Commerce emblem?!"

"Look over there! That's the emblem of Red Clear Mountain!"

"My god! It really is Red Clear Mountain?! Isn't that an Immortal Level power?"

...

As far as the eye could see, they were all very high-level spaceships.

Many came from major powers they had only heard of on the virtual network.

The Sparring Partners could naturally guess what these spaceships were here for.

Of course, they were here to send the geniuses of their families to school!

In other words...

The ones choosing them shortly would be the scions of these powers!

This made many Sparring Partners, who were still debating whether to set aside their dignity, decide instantly.

If they could latch onto the scions of these powers, it seemed being a dog wasn't so bad after all?!

At this moment, looking at the sky full of high-level spaceships, Li Fan couldn't help but feel a sense of shock in his heart.

In the universe, besides powerful individuals everywhere, there were also many great families with deep backgrounds.

Previously, his knowledge of these great families was limited to rumors.

Seeing them with his own eyes now, the feeling was indeed completely different.

"Perhaps, I should also establish a power of my own?!"

A flash of determination crossed Li Fan's eyes.

Going solo was fine, but if he had a power of his own, life in this universe would likely be much easier.