Chapter 377

They all shared one common goal: that Luo Chenyu, who had not yet appeared.

In fact.

Many others were still watching Luo Chenyu's movements.

Within the God of War Academy.

In the Student Union multimedia conference room, several figures stared at the large screen, murmuring among themselves.

After surviving the East Sea City incident and enduring repeated interrogations by the Enforcement Team and Intelligence Bureau, the lucky one, Wu Dao, ultimately returned to the God of War Academy.

He sat in the corner, his gaze fixed on the large screen.

But his thoughts had drifted elsewhere.

A few days ago in the 【Nine-Layer Abyss】, his proud heart had truly been shattered by Luo Chenyu!

At this moment.

A hand rested on his shoulder, pulling his thoughts back.

"Still bitter?"

Wu Dao shook his head and said, "Brother Lin… I'm not!"

"Hahaha, I know your little tricks too well—when my spot was taken by Luo Shen, I even thought about challenging him myself!"

"This…"

"What 'this'? I'm actually glad I didn't go—otherwise I'd have gotten a good beating… I've got insider info: Luo Chenyu can already influence Tier 9 battles!"

Lin Ziyun laughed heartily, "Some people are born to be the protagonist—we can't compete with them!"

"Just watch the match closely—this one's going to be amazing!"

"Alright!"

Wu Dao nodded, then after a moment spoke up: "Brother Lin, I want to go to the Blood Great Wall!"

"What!"

Lin Ziyun exclaimed in surprise, then grinned with admiration: "Good! You're thinking exactly what I am!"

"Brother Lin, you…"

Wu Dao widened his eyes, filled with confusion.

"I'm not some idiot like Wang Ziquan, obsessed with power games!"

Lin Ziyun said gravely: "I've received so many resources from the school and the state—if I don't repay them, I'd feel guilty. Besides… if I don't push myself to the limit, how will my strength ever rise?"

"One day, I'll challenge Luo Shen—otherwise I'll never swallow this humiliation!"

Wu Dao: "…"

All I can say is: stay safe!!

………………

Sakura Island, Ice-Fire Shenshan Arena.

As the opening ceremony countdown appeared on the screen, the people of Sakura Island erupted in cheers, rising and falling like waves.

They filled the entire arena with energy.

Sakura Island had spared no effort for this World University League.

A magic array enveloped the sky, turning it pitch black—then fireworks shot upward with thunderous roars.

But…

The shape of the fireworks left countless viewers watching the livestream speechless and annoyed: Not that damn thing again…

Inside the fireworks.

A strange melody began playing, sending chills down spines.

Among the Xuanlong Nation's contestant formation, everyone wore blank, bewildered expressions—yet also an air of "I knew it."

"I knew it…"

"Ugh, what even is this? This place is so bizarre—if it weren't for the League, who'd dare come here!"

"Forget this—I'm freaking out! Luo Shen still hasn't shown up! Last night I was dragged into an all-night cram session to memorize every single Sakura Nation person, and now…"

"Like we're any different…"

"The 【Tower of the Gods】 is tough—could Luo Shen have had an accident?"

"Shut up—even if you died, Luo Shen would still be running around!"

"Captain, he just cursed me…"

Guan Yuzun: "…"

As seconds ticked by.

The opening ceremony began. After the Sakura Island governor finished speaking, the competing teams entered!

As each team formation marched into the center of the main arena.

The Xuanlong Nation's contestants grew tense…

Luo Chenyu hadn't arrived yet!!

Being late abroad? That's a disgrace to the face of a great nation!!

More than ten minutes later… 0

The Sakura Island contestants began entering—striding forward with heads high, waving their arms, radiating smugness.

"Pfft, petty people enjoying their moment."

"Decided: when team battles start, we target them first!"

"Yes! Eliminate the hosts first—see how smug they are then!"

Just then.

From behind the Xuanlong Nation contestants came a deep, resonant voice, "Leave this matter to me!"

"You bastard, you finally showed up!"

"Scared me to death — I thought you died inside the 【Tower of Gods】, taking so long to get here!"

"Thank goodness, thank goodness…"

Guan Yuzun finally let out a breath of relief and said, "Line up, prepare to depart!"

Hearing Guan Yuzun's words.

Luo Chenyu unconsciously straightened his attire, making himself look more spirited.

The endless battles and bountiful harvest had almost made him forget what time it was today.

The deeper one went into the 【Tower of Gods】, the better the Reward Items became.

Even…

On the 700th floor, he had obtained a Forbidden Item — though he couldn't use it for now, it was still enough to excite him.

In the end, on the 732nd floor, he finally and reluctantly withdrew from the 【Tower of Gods】.

No other reason…

The 732nd floor, he couldn't pass it.

Or rather, there wasn't enough time!

He needed to kill 300 monsters within the allotted time, yet… these monsters were physically immune, and the little girl in red's damage output couldn't keep up either.

The monsters' levels were simply too high — just the level suppression alone was enough to make the little girl in red complain endlessly.

Luo Chenyu also couldn't bear to detonate the 【Steel Shield】.

So…

He could only withdraw.

And then, he was surrounded and attacked by Murong Duanfeng and Zhang Yue!

………………

"That's Luo Chenyu?"

The demigod of Daio Nation fixed his gaze on the wild, towering figure in the Xuanlong Nation contestants' seating area. "Can the words of Sakura Island be trusted?"

"Mr., I still think the people of Sakura Island are sowing discord here — without any cause, why would contestants go for the kill on each other?"

Beside the demigod, a refined, scholarly-looking team leader analyzed again: "Sakura Island and Xuanlong Nation have always been mortal enemies, and they're also very much at odds with our country. If we fight, Sakura Island would definitely be among the beneficiaries!"

The demigod gave a cold laugh. "Sakura Island is indeed disgusting."

"If those four were truly killed by the 【Pantheon Temple】 as Xuanlong Nation suspects, then Sakura Island has probably truly been infiltrated by those underground rats — this tournament is no simple matter."

"Those detestable underground rats…"

"If we find them, we must make them pay a bitter price!"