Chapter 376: Can We Have Something Normal? The Island Is Completely Infested!

"You go ahead—I'll wait here with Murong for Luo Chenyu!"

Zhang Yue wore a look of utter helplessness as he spoke to the even more helpless Wang Zhilin: "He's been inside the Divine Tower for over twelve hours—he's probably pushed past five hundred floors by now; he should be out soon!"

Wang Zhilin sighed and said: "There's no choice—we can't let China's face be lost with the opening ceremony broadcast globally!"

Who could have imagined that yesterday, Luo Chenyu said he was just going to "play around" in the Divine Tower…

…and end up with this result!

No iron man could endure such nonstop combat for this long!

What kind of twisted mind has any sense?

Today's tasks are so heavy…

Please don't let us down.

Wang Zhilin said nothing more and led the team to the opening ceremony venue.

Only Murong Duanfeng and Zhang Yue remained, staring at each other in silence.

………………

Ban City, outside Shenshan, the Ice-Fire Divine Mountain.

This is the largest active volcano on the entire Cherry Blossom Island and one of its defining symbols.

Countless resources are consumed every year to construct magical arrays, preventing Shenshan's eruptions from causing unimaginable disasters—after all, this is no ordinary volcano.

And the University World League opening ceremony is held at the Divine Pavilion outside Shenshan.

The Divine Pavilion was originally built atop Shenshan.

With the advent of the Full Transformation Era, the Cherry Blossom Nation moved it to a safer location for its protection.

It is revered by all citizens of Cherry Blossom Nation.

At this moment…

A vast circular plaza has been erected around the Divine Pavilion, designed for global broadcast to showcase the Cherry Blossom Island's faith!

Accompanied by underworld… cough, not-of-this-world music echoing across the plaza.

Countless Cherry Blossom Nation spectators filed in one after another.

Reporters from around the world had long taken their positions, eagerly awaiting the start.

One hour remained until the official opening.

The China delegation finally arrived at their designated location.

As the reigning champion of "927" and the strongest nation…

China would make the final appearance, while the host, Cherry Blossom Nation, could only take second-to-last.

At this moment, the China team members were completely stunned!

"Holy shit, what the hell kind of music is this? Even the underworld isn't this terrifying!"

"Damn it, when I came into the venue, I nearly got scared out of my skin by those weird statues—this is a University World League, can we please have something normal?!"

"The statues were bad enough—you didn't see the other creepy things, or you'd be having nightmares tonight."

"I'm actually scared now—afraid they'll pull some bizarre nonsense during the opening performance."

"Don't worry—they definitely will."

"I'm truly impressed—how can their faces be this thick?"

"If the Divine Luo were here, he might even lose his temper."

"Shut up—the Americans are coming, and they're putting on such a show, don't worry about them pulling something."

"Hey, you're the top student of a top-ten college—can you stop swearing so much?"

"Pfft, like you're any better!"

"…"

………………

As the competitors entered the venue, the global broadcast had already begun.

China had only one channel!

Countless viewers waited at their TVs, computers, mana-phones… finally, the broadcast started.

Instantly.

Countless comments flooded in, instantly turning the screen into Ma Saike.

All kinds of internet slang began flying freely.

And at this moment…

In Facing Ye Xingtong's villa hall, Donghai City.

Five young ladies sat on the sofa, eyes locked on the live broadcast screen.

"Why hasn't Brother Yu appeared yet? Where did he go?"

Facing Ye Xingtong searched the screen repeatedly but still saw no sign of Luo Chenyu, and began muttering to herself.

Yue Lingsu's face also showed a look of surprise.

But she still smiled: "Big Boss always appears last—this guy always does this; he's never let anyone down at the critical moment!"

"Sigh… this is a global broadcast—he's being disrespectful like this!"

"I still can't figure out Luo's personality…"

"But speaking of it, the competitors in this league are all incredibly strong—without Tier 8, you're too embarrassed to show up!"

"Who says otherwise? Donghai City only has one Little Brother Luo—he's the only triple-transformation cultivator, right?"

"Huh… Cherry Blossom Nation is disgusting—why is the director even giving the camera to such repulsive things?"

Inside the villa, as the broadcast began, the chirping of yellow birds rose in a chatter, followed by laughter and joy.

But…

Compared to them, the five young ladies were still rather reserved.

Online, the special force of Xuanlong Nation—the "Internet Trolls"—had already activated their Invincible State and were outputting furiously.

"What the hell is this with Sakura Island? Why leave the mortal realm if you're going to go to the netherworld? Even if you go to the netherworld, why bring back its trash and disgust me?!"

"It's hard to imagine… what kind of nonsense they'll pull once the opening ceremony officially begins."

"Hehehe… I'd really like to see if their Island Essence dares to bring it up and show everyone the live stream…"

"Holy shit, that idea is dangerously cool—I love it!"

"Sigh… Sakura Island has only this one thing that leaves any impression on me!"

"I don't understand what you're talking about (side-eye smile)!"

"Wasn't Luo Shen going to compete? Why haven't I seen him among the contestants? Has something else happened again? Ah… wait, why did I say 'again'?"

"Luo Shen is strong, but compared to those prodigies who are two or three years ahead of him, he probably has no advantage."

"I've watched the battle videos from Donghai City—Luo Shen's ferocious demeanor was absolutely awesome; he instantly obliterated a Tier 8 beast!"

"How else could a first-year freshman join the University World League? They say he's a Title Holder of the Mighty God Legion—that's a title only Tier 8 cultivators can earn!"

"I wonder when Luo Shen will appear!"

"Pfft, damn Luo Shen—he's just a guy who got lucky."

"My Guanguan is the coolest!"

"You idiot upstairs—if Luo Shen's rise is luck, go luck up a grandpa for me…"

"This loser is just seeking attention—this is provocation! The Intelligence Bureau should investigate—could this guy be a Ground Rat?!"

"I… how am I the idiot?"

"…"

………………

Online, a lively scene unfolded.

But…

Certain places weren't like this—for example, the Leng family of Donghai City, a sanatorium in one of the Seven Southwest Provinces…

And certain rat holes hidden in the shadows.

Nothing else.