Chapter 153: The Pre-Reserved University League! Back to School!

"The best student at Magus 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 Magus University.

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

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

Ling Shuang's beautiful eyes suddenly lit up.

The National University League is held annually, and Magus University of Magical Abilities has consistently ranked first.

But this past April, Magus University lost to Jing University.

The entire Magus University is holding back a surge of determination to win it back next year.

With Xu Jingming on board, 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 National College Entrance Exam is a national event, the National University League is an even grander spectacle watched by the entire Xia Nation!

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

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

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

He's not the same as a truly solidly grounded peak fourth-rank energy user.

Xu Jingming was certain that many fourth-year seniors at Magus University could also defeat Dong Sheng in an instant.

"So what if you're a first-year? With your current strength, even among fourth-year seniors, 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 rise?"

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

"Alright."

Seeing that Ling Shuang had said so, Xu Jingming could only nod in agreement.

Of course,

he was still very 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 battling these prodigies.

When he left Vice Dean Ling Shuang's office, it was already eight at night.

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

In between, he received a call from Senior Jiang Chuxuan, who inquired with concern.

Although the news 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 erupted—Xu Jingming wasn't surprised Jiang Chuxuan knew about it.

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

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-looking airships, each with a different design, were parked.

"Departure!"

At the order, all the freshmen gradually boarded their respective airships.

"Brother Ming, goodbye."

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

"Jin University also looks forward to your arrival!"

"......"

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

And this year's study trip,

crushed Jilan, continuing Magus University's five-year championship streak.

Xu Jingming, the Magus University S-Rank who killed Dong Sheng and indirectly saved over a thousand freshmen, was undoubtedly the brightest star.

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

Some even used honorifics.

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

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

It's foreseeable that India will have to go through great effort to repatriate him.

Also, Vice Dean Ling Shuang did not imprison the Tianming Sect members using spatial abilities.

The Tianming Sect members had already been taken away yesterday by specially dispatched containment personnel.

They await endless interrogation by professional psychic energy users.

Only after their brains are reduced to mush and no further intelligence can be extracted will they be discarded like trash.

When Xu Jingming learned this method from Ling Shuang yesterday, he found it not cruel, but deeply satisfying.

For an anti-human organization like the Tianming Sect, only the cruelest methods are justified.

Fortunately, during yesterday's Tianming Sect ambush,

the number of Magus University freshmen who died was not excessive—only eighty-nine.

Like the relatively stronger Li Chengzhi, Lei Zhou, and other top-ranked freshmen, they were all fine.

Roommate Liu Wentao and Qi Dongxia, although slightly injured, were also not in serious condition and would recover after a period of rest.

"Judging by this momentum, in the future when you go to the other two top-tier universities, you won't need to bring anything in advance to prepare."

Listening to the enthusiastic voices continuously coming from around, Song Qiuyun said to Xu Jingming with a smile on her pretty face.

Returning to school today, she did not wear battle attire, but rather a simple floral dress.

Her rounded, slender legs beneath the skirt glowed white under the morning sunlight.

"If there's a chance in the future, I really can go visit those other two universities." Xu Jingming said with a smile.

"Welcome once again aboard the soldier-class airship piloted by Eva. Please fasten your seatbelts, students. We're departing now!"

After all the freshmen of Magic Capital University had boarded the airship, accompanied by the deep roar of the anti-gravity engine.

The airship slowly lifted off and, together with the other two airships, headed in different directions, quickly disappearing over the horizon.

December 12, 12:23 PM.

Magic Capital Ability University, the largest No. 1 sports field.

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

The noon autumn sunlight poured down, not making one feel hot, but rather very warm.

Today was Monday, and quite a few Magic Capital University students, after finishing lunch, strolled around the sports field to aid digestion.

There were also some senior students and freshmen standing at the edge of the field, looking up at the sky, waiting for the return of the airships.

Among them, the aloof girl Jiang Chuxuan, who had a head of waist-length white hair and a tall, slender figure, was also waiting there.

Jiang Chuxuan's reputation at Magic Capital University was not small, but her personality was aloof and proud.

This was perfectly proven after countless Magic Capital University boys who tried to invite her out all failed.

Therefore, although there were quite a few male students on the field at this time who glanced furtively at Jiang Chuxuan, none of them dared to actually step forward and chat her up.

Roar~~~

Suddenly, accompanied by a deep roar.

In the distant sky, a massive airship bearing the Magic Capital Ability University thorned-swords-and-blades emblem on its side emerged from the sea of clouds.

Approaching from far to near, it rapidly flew toward this side.

Finally, with an immense sense of weight, it landed on the broad sports field.

Crash——

From the belly of the airship, five cabin doors opened simultaneously, and automatic escalators unfolded, reaching straight down to the ground.

Freshmen, some dragging suitcases, some carrying weapons, filed out one after another.

At the edge of the sports field,

Under the astonished gazes of the surrounding boys, a smile that could only be called dazzlingly radiant appeared on the white-haired girl Jiang Chuxuan's Bai Xi delicate face.

With long, graceful strides, she actually walked straight toward a tall youth in the crowd.