Chapter 153: The Pre-Booked University League! Back to Campus!

"The best student at Magic University? You're not exactly humble."

Though she spoke as if Xu Jingming lacked modesty, Ling Shuang did not deny it.

In the nearly one hundred and fifty-year history of Magic University.

No student has ever achieved such brilliant combat records as Xu Jingming's in their first year.

"By the way, next April is the National University League. With your strength, you're perfect to represent Magic University."

Ling Shuang's beautiful eyes suddenly lit up.

The National University League is held annually, and Magic University has consistently ranked first.

But this past April, Magic University lost to Capital University.

The entire Magic University is holding its breath, determined to win back the title next year.

With Xu Jingming on the team, our chances of victory would surely increase.

"Dean, didn't you forget something?"

Xu Jingming blinked and reminded her: "I'm still just a first-year student…"

If the college entrance exam is a national event, the National University League is the grand spectacle that captures the entire attention of the people of Great Xia!

At that time, every magical university will send its most outstanding students to form competing teams.

These team members are typically selected from the strongest fourth-year seniors.

Dong Sheng may have been instantly defeated by you, but he was boosted to peak fourth-rank through a secret technique.

He's not the same as a truly solid, naturally cultivated peak fourth-rank adept.

Xu Jingming was certain that many fourth-year seniors at Magic University could also instantly kill Dong Sheng.

"So what if you're a first-year? With your current strength, even among fourth-years, you have few equals."

Ling Shuang raised a delicate eyebrow, "Besides, it's only December now—there are still several months until next April."

With that much time, won't your strength continue to grow?"

It's settled then. I'm reserving a spot for you in next year's University League."

"Alright."

Seeing that Ling Shuang was so insistent, Xu Jingming could only nod in agreement.

Of course,

he was genuinely interested in the competition itself.

After all, the National University League gathers the strongest college students from universities across the nation.

He looked forward to testing himself against these prodigies.

When he left Vice Dean Ling Shuang's office, it was already eight in the evening.

Xu Jingming grabbed a casual dinner at the supply base, then returned to the training room to continue his drills.

Along the way, he received a call from Senior Jiang Chuxuan, who inquired after his condition with concern.

Although the news outlets and internet had not yet officially reported the cult's ambush during the three-university study trip,

the student forums of all three universities had already exploded with rumors—so Xu Jingming wasn't surprised Jiang Chuxuan knew.

After repeatedly assuring her he had suffered no injuries and would return to school tomorrow, Jiang Chuxuan reluctantly ended the call.

The next day, at nine in the morning.

All first-year students from the three universities gathered on the plaza in front of the supply base's main building.

In the distance, three ancient airships, each with a distinct design, were parked.

"Departure!"

At the command, the first-years began boarding their respective airships one by one.

"Big Brother Ming, goodbye."

"S-Rank! Don't forget to visit Capital University!"

"Jin University also looks forward to your arrival!"

"..."

Every year, the three-university study trip produces dazzling prodigies.

And this year's trip?

Crushed Kieran, extended Magic University's five-year championship streak.

Xu Jingming, Magic University's S-Rank who killed Dong Sheng and indirectly saved over a thousand first-years, was undoubtedly the brightest star.

Many students, as they departed, enthusiastically invited Xu Jingming to visit their campuses.

Some even used honorifics.

Notably, the other S-Rank, Kieran from India, was not among Capital University's team.

Due to his rebellion yesterday, he was still under investigation.

It was foreseeable that India would face great difficulty in repatriating him.

Moreover, Vice Dean Ling Shuang had not used spatial abilities to imprison the followers of the Cult of Fate.

The Cult of Fate members had been taken away by state-appointed containment personnel the very same day.

They awaited endless interrogations by professional psychic adepts.

Only after their minds were reduced to mush and no further intelligence could be extracted would they be discarded like trash.

When Xu Jingming learned this method from Ling Shuang yesterday, he found it neither cruel nor unjust—only deeply satisfying.

For an anti-human organization like the Cult of Fate, only the harshest treatment is warranted.

Fortunately, during yesterday's Cult of Fate ambush,

Magic University's first-year casualties were not excessive—only eighty-nine dead.

Top first-years like Li Chengzhi and Lei Zhou were unharmed.

His roommate Liu Wentao and Qi Dongxia had sustained minor injuries but were not seriously hurt; with rest, they would recover soon.

"Judging by this reception, you won't need to prepare anything in advance when you visit the other two top universities."

Hearing the warm voices around them, Song Qiuyun smiled and said to Xu Jingming.

Today, returning to campus, she wore no battle suit—only a simple floral dress.

Beneath the skirt, her long, slender legs glowed faintly white in the morning sunlight.

"I'd definitely like to visit those two universities someday," Xu Jingming smiled.

"Welcome back aboard the B-Class airship piloted by Eva. Please fasten your seatbelts—we are now departing!"

Once all Magic University first-years had boarded, the airship's anti-gravity engines rumbled low and deep.

The airship slowly rose into the sky, joining the other two vessels as they headed in different directions, vanishing beyond the horizon.

December 12, 12: 3 PM.

Magic University's largest Field No. 1.

The sky was a clear blue, a fiery red sun hanging on the horizon.

The mid-autumn sun poured down warmly, not scorching, but comforting.

Today was Monday; many Magic University students had finished lunch and were walking the field to digest.

Some seniors and first-years stood at the field's edge, gazing skyward, waiting for the airships' return.

Among them stood Jiang Chuxuan, a cold, elegant girl with waist-length white hair and a tall, slender figure.

Jiang Chuxuan was well-known at Magic University, yet her demeanor was aloof and proud.

This was perfectly confirmed by the countless male students who had tried and failed to ask her out.

Thus, though many male students on the field glanced toward Jiang Chuxuan, none dared approach her.

Boom~~~

Suddenly, a low rumble echoed.

From afar, a massive airship, bearing Magic University's thorned sword-and-dagger emblem on its flank, emerged from the clouds.

It flew swiftly closer, growing larger.

Finally, with immense weight, it landed on the wide field.

Whoosh—

Five cargo doors along the airship's belly opened simultaneously, deploying automatic stairways to the ground.

One by one, first-years spilled out—some dragging suitcases, others carrying weapons.

At the field's edge,

to the astonishment of the surrounding male students, the white-haired girl Jiang Chuxuan's pale, exquisite face broke into a dazzling, radiant smile.

With long, graceful strides, she walked straight toward a tall young man in the crowd.