Chapter 144

Following Li Yuan's defeat and departure.

Tantai Feng was alone on the arena, accepting the cheers, celebrations, and excited shouts of hundreds of thousands of spectators.

Tantai Feng was really feeling awesome.

From the moment he decided to participate in the Ten-School Freshman Tournament, he had been looking forward to this scene.

Actually, under normal circumstances, a genius like him wouldn't participate in the Ten-School Freshman Tournament.

Why was this time special? It wasn't that the Starfire University higher-ups had special considerations.

It was just Tantai Feng's own application and strong request.

His purpose wasn't to hone himself, just to enjoy this feeling of being in the limelight.

That's right, the reason was just that simple.

"Dog shit!"

"Let this guy pretend to be cool again." Tian Dazhuang, sitting on the spectator stand, watched this scene and gritted his teeth: "Earned another 20 million, plus heavenly treasures!! No way, I have to slaughter him for a meal tonight."

The way Tian Dazhuang could think of for revenge.

Was to have a big meal at Tantai Feng's expense.

"Swish!" Li Yuan also returned to the spectator stand, appearing among the freshmen of the six colleges.

"Senior Brother."

"Li Yuan." An Nong, Gu Qianghan, Wu Luo, and the other freshmen, and even Qiu Jing, Shi Xiao, and the other seniors couldn't help but look at Li Yuan, full of regret.

That's right!

For the vast majority of Xia Nation spectators, it didn't matter who won between Li Yuan and Tantai Feng.

But the students of Kunlun Martial University naturally hoped from the bottom of their hearts that Li Yuan could take the championship.

Moreover, in the eyes of most people, Li Yuan was really only a little bit away from winning the decisive battle.

"Haha, why are you all looking at me like that?" Li Yuan smiled: "Winning or losing is a common occurrence for a soldier; losing isn't shameful."

Li Yuan was very calm.

Winning or losing? As a martial artist aspiring to the peak, he must definitely pursue the championship and pursue becoming number one!

But he must also recognize that what's important is the process of chasing number one, not the result.

Aim for the top, settle for the middle.

Just like from high school to the college entrance exam, Li Yuan asked himself that he had done his best; although his college entrance exam score wasn't the provincial or municipal top scorer, he was very satisfied.

This Ten-School Freshman Tournament was the same; Li Yuan asked himself that his harvest was already big enough and the process was already incomparably complete.

Didn't take the championship?

Then fight again next time.

"Junior Brother Li Yuan, congratulations on Mind Micro-Perception." A thick, penetrating voice suddenly came from high up on the spectator stand.

Swish! Swish!

Many people subconsciously looked back and saw a square-faced youth in a black robe sitting in a higher position on the spectator stand, his face full of smiles.

"Jin Huguo."

"Senior Brother Jin."

"Senior Brother Jin also came to watch? What did Senior Brother Jin just say, Mind Micro-Perception? Did Li Yuan's skill break through to Fourth-Stage Perfection?" The thousands of students of Kunlun Martial University were in an uproar, all looking at Li Yuan in shock, and then at Senior Brother Jin.

"Senior Brother Jin." Li Yuan also smiled.

Jin Huguo, this was a name he had been hearing since he enrolled.

Like thunder to the ears.

Today was the first time the two had met, even if it was just a virtual meeting.

"This battle was very exciting." Jin Huguo smiled: "Let's work hard together for the Global University Martial Arts Tournament next February."

"Good! Let's work hard together." Li Yuan also smiled.

As far as he knew, Jin Huguo had already achieved Mind Micro-Perception in the first semester of his sophomore year.

Another year has passed; how strong would Jin Huguo's strength be? It's unknown.

But right now, Li Yuan knew that he was still far from being Jin Huguo's match.

Whether it was a virtual battle or a real battle.

"Congratulations to Tantai Feng for taking the championship."

The burly host's voice was high-pitched and passionate, echoing in the vast duel space: "Also congratulations to Li Yuan for winning the runner-up."

"Thank you to the two of them for bringing a brilliant final battle to this Ten-School Freshman Tournament; this is absolutely the most brilliant peak duel since the 2009 Ten-School Freshman Tournament was changed to 'virtual duels'."

"None other."

"I believe that for many years to come, the finals of future Ten-School Freshman Tournaments will be compared with today's duel."

"I believe even more that the two of them will shine brilliantly in the upcoming Global University Martial Arts Tournament and even the Human Martial Arts Elite Battle!"

"I announce... the 2043 Ten-School Freshman Tournament is hereby concluded."

With this, the Ten-School Freshman Tournament ended.

Boom!

The entire spectator stand erupted in intense cheers; students from various countries and schools couldn't help but applaud.

Everyone had to admit that this Ten-School Elite Tournament had indeed produced many martial arts geniuses.

Especially the duel between Li Yuan and Tantai Feng, Li Yuan's breakthrough in the face of battle, and Tantai Feng being forced to show his full strength, were even more classic.

In the end, Tantai Feng took first place, and Li Yuan settled for second.

In the higher-level spectator space.

"Battle of Micro-Perception."

"Didn't expect that in a freshman tournament, I could actually see a duel of Mind Micro-Perception; it's too rare."

"In the history of virtual battles of the Ten-School Freshman Tournament, this is the first time."

"In my impression, even the 'Three-School Freshman Duel' of Starfire, Starry Sky, and Black Stone every December often takes several years to have such a duel."

"Freshman, Mind Micro-Perception? And two of them popped out at once; it's too rare." Many teachers discussed, all sighing in shock.

Such geniuses, looking at the Blue Star, are hard to find even one in a year.

"Both of them have the potential to fly."

"Tantai Feng, his strength is even stronger than we imagined, only one step away from entering the Fifth-Stage; it's hard to say if he can break through before next February."

"Hard to say."

"From Mind Micro-Perception to Heavenly Human Unity is extremely difficult to cross, but there is indeed hope."

"In our Xia Nation, since Yu Jinghe, there shouldn't be many who can compare with Tantai Feng."

"Tantai Feng is strong, but Li Yuan is even more terrifying."

"Looking at the data, in just over a year, he went from Third-Stage Initial to Fourth-Stage Perfection; this speed of progress is simply shocking."

"Li Yuan's speed of progress is very exaggerated."

"There are infinite possibilities in the future; it's hard to say how far they will go, we can only wish them well."

Less than half an hour after this duel ended.

A special space on the virtual network, named 'Starry Sky University', only students of Starry Sky University can come here.

Over 200 Starry Sky Martial University freshmen arrived in this conference room with their consciousness.

Lin Lanyue and Wu Dongdong had both arrived here.

"Why did the teacher suddenly call us here?"

"Don't know." Many freshmen of Starry Sky Martial University were still confused and full of doubt.

Although news of the Ten-School Freshman Tournament spread, in reality, most freshmen of the three top martial arts schools didn't pay much attention to it.

In their view, what's good about the leagues of some ordinary martial arts universities?

A waste of time.

Not long after, a huge light screen appeared in front of these students, playing the scene of Tantai Feng and Li Yuan fighting.

"What is this?"

Many students were confused at first, but soon quieted down; in the end, with the eyesight of these students, most could feel the terrifying strength erupted by the two sides.

Whoosh!

The teacher of Starry Sky Martial University finally appeared.

"This battle, I believe some people have just seen it on the scene, but most people should be seeing it for the first time." The teacher's voice was cold: "The two sides of the battle, one is called Tantai Feng, the number one freshman of Starfire Martial University."

"The other is called Li Yuan, a freshman from Xia Nation Martial Arts University."

"They have both achieved Mind Micro-Perception!!" The teacher said word by word.

Dead silence.

Almost all the students of Starry Sky Martial University showed shock on their faces.

Mind Micro-Perception?

"Remember, don't think that just because you entered Starry Sky University, you can look down on others, and don't think you are the proud sons of heaven!!" The teacher's voice was cold: "Don't talk about winning against Tantai Feng among you."

"Who has the confidence to win against Li Yuan?"

Dead silence.

"Some students can only be proud of the school." The teacher said coldly: "But some students can make the school proud of them."

"If you don't wake up and don't work hard, your generation of students is destined to be stepped on by Tantai Feng."

"And even stepped on by Li Yuan of Kunlun Martial University."

"That's all, meeting adjourned!" The teacher vanished instantly.

In the conference room, over two hundred Starry Sky Martial University freshmen looked at each other.

"Mind Micro-Perception?"

"Li Yuan? A student from Kunlun Martial University, and his strength is also this strong?"

"I've heard of him."

"Indeed fierce, much stronger than me." These students of Starry Sky Martial University were all stimulated.

Because, this year, there were less than ten freshmen at Starry Sky Martial University who reached Fourth-Stage High-Tier.

Mind Micro-Perception? There wasn't even one.

Similar scenes also appeared in Black Stone University, Starfire University, and some other martial arts universities.

"Except for Tantai Feng!"

"Among you, who else can win against Li Yuan? Yu Ming lost, Gong Mi, if you go, will it work?"

"See that?"

"Li Yuan is a student of Kunlun Martial University, but he can still defeat the top genius of Starfire Martial University."

"If your strength isn't enough, then practice; don't blame the school for not being good; staying at our Jiangbei Martial University, there is still hope to become a Source Martial Artist, and even a Flying Martial Artist."

In a very short time.

Li Yuan's name was truly remembered by a large number of freshmen in universities globally, and even seniors in their sophomore and junior years.

They all knew.

Li Yuan, a freshman from Kunlun Martial University, within months of enrollment, successfully achieved 'Mind Micro-Perception', enough to rush into the top three in skill among global freshmen.

Famous in one battle, known to the world.

Li Yuan didn't know much about all this, and even if he did, he wouldn't care.

"Spear technique! Skill."

"Star Intent." Li Yuan exited the virtual network, sitting in the cabin, still thinking about the harvest of the final battle.

"In the end, it's that my realm isn't enough."

"His blade technique, shield technique, and movement technique are all close to the Fourth-Stage limit, suppressing me in every aspect."

"But if my spear technique were strong enough, at least I could remain invincible." Li Yuan continuously summarized the lessons learned.

"And movement technique."

"If my movement technique were strong enough, I wouldn't be in such a sorry state; next, I must work hard to practice movement technique to make up for my shortcomings." Li Yuan pondered.

Judging whether he is number one has no meaning.

Summarizing experience, reflecting, and working hard to make himself stronger is what should be done.

From junior high to high school, then to the Jiangbei invitation event and the college entrance exam, Li Yuan rarely took first place.

But he has been progressing all along.

Unknowingly, one opponent after another has been surpassed by him and even left far behind.

Now, he is standing in the top ranks of global freshmen of the same generation.

After thinking for a while, Li Yuan came to the underground martial arts room and took out his long spear to practice silently.

"Star Enlightenment!"

"Star River Falling Waterfall!"

"Dawn Piercing Clouds!" Move after move of the Star Spear Technique was continuously displayed by Li Yuan, the power extremely strong and continuous, like stars revolving without stopping.

This is Star Intent!

Time passed.

【Your spear technique realm has increased from Fourth-Stage 85% to Fourth-Stage 86%】

【Your spear technique realm has increased from Fourth-Stage 86% to Fourth-Stage 88%】

... One after another, the God Palace panel prompts flashed by.

Practiced for over three hours in one breath.

It wasn't until after two o'clock in the afternoon that Li Yuan stopped, only then feeling that he had thought through all the insights from this battle.

"Next, it's further practice, striving to reach 99% of the Fourth-Stage in spear technique, movement technique, and fist technique as soon as possible." Li Yuan muttered to himself.

The realm insights have already arrived.

What remains is the water-grinding work, taking time to practice and realize again and again, completely integrating this insight into the body.

Suddenly.

"Master, school teacher 'Li Yang' is waiting outside your villa." The voice of the house intelligence suddenly sounded in the martial arts room.

"Teacher Li, why didn't you V-message first..." Li Yuan suddenly reacted: "I left my smart ring watch in the lounge."

Just now, he had been pondering the spear technique and Li Yuan didn't think of this.

Quickly.

Li Yuan hurried upstairs and opened the door.

"Why, broke through, and now you're so proud that you don't even reply to your teacher's messages?" Li Yang teased with a smile.

Li Yuan looked embarrassed: "Teacher, I forgot while practicing the spear."

"Haha, just teasing you; I guessed it when I saw you didn't reply to my message." Li Yang smiled: "Breaking through in battle, you must have a lot of insights; naturally, practice is the most important, so I only came now."

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

"You did a great job in today's competition; looking globally, among this year's freshmen, except for Tantai Feng, no one should be able to win against you." Li Yang smiled.

"Global number two?" Li Yuan was a bit stunned.

"Otherwise?"

"Don't tell me you think there are many freshmen who have achieved Mind Micro-Perception?" Li Yang smiled.

"No, I just think there should be two or three." Li Yuan spread his hands.

"Perhaps there are those hiding their strength, but at least only you and Tantai Feng have revealed it." Li Yang smiled: "Mind Micro-Perception isn't that easy to achieve."

"Back in my day, I only achieved Mind Micro-Perception after becoming a Source Martial Artist." Li Yang sighed, looking at Li Yuan: "I don't know how you cultivate."

Li Yuan couldn't help but smile.

"Regardless, it's a good thing." Li Yang smiled: "Okay, come with me."

"Teacher, what for?" Li Yuan asked, puzzled.

"Choosing treasures." Li Yang stared: "The top four can choose a heavenly treasure; you don't want it?"

"I want it." Li Yuan said quickly.

How could he not want it?

Black Dragon Building, inside the dean's office on the twelfth floor, or to be precise, that empty small martial arts room.

A light screen projection appeared.

"Yang Xian, have you watched the video? How is it?" The handsome youth in blue clothes looked at the young woman in the projection with a smile.

"Quite good."

"Li Yuan's speed of progress is much faster than I anticipated." A cold voice sounded.

"How are you considering my suggestion?" Dean Hai asked indifferently.

"Okay."

"Within a day, his Martial Hall contract will be upgraded to S-level." The young woman said indifferently: "In addition, the 10 units of 'Star Essence Crystal' I promised will also be in place."

(End of chapter)