Chapter 296

Since SS-class Spirit-Refining combat techniques are exclusive to Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall, even an idiot knows where to go.

Xu Jingming's words surprised Yang Zhentian:

"You've already chosen Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall? I thought you didn't like the combat style of Element Masters who strike from afar."

"How could that be? Otherwise, I wouldn't have learned Tian Lei Shu and Lei Shen Zhi."

Xu Jingming smiled.

Element Masters are somewhat like mages in online games.

Who, when playing an online game, could resist the temptation to cast fireballs?

Although I cast lightning balls instead, the principle is the same.

Also,

his Deep Blue System requires killing many ferocious beasts to gain more Ability Points.

If you only rely on close-combat fighting, killing a thousand ferocious beasts would take at least one or two days.

But ranged spell-based combat techniques are different—one technique, one kill.

Later, when your level rises, a single technique covering dozens of kilometers could wipe out an entire wilderness zone!

The efficiency is simply incomparable to close-combat fighting.

So, the Element Master path is one I must take.

Besides, with the Deep Blue System, balancing both Warrior and Element Master paths is incredibly easy.

"True."

Yang Zhentian suddenly understood, yet still sounded skeptical:

"But when did you learn Lei Guan Mo Sha Qiang? How did I not know?"

Lei Guan Mo Sha Qiang is an extremely difficult S-class top-tier combat technique in the Devil's Combat Technique Library.

Even I spent over half a year just to master it.

"I learned it a few days before the League started. Since I couldn't train further anyway, I didn't tell you," Xu Jingming replied.

Lei Ying Shen and Lei Guan Mo Sha Qiang were both learned midway.

If I revealed them, the team training would have to be restructured to accommodate me—and that would be too troublesome.

So, during later training sessions, I simply didn't show them.

"A few days before the League started? Man, how does it sound so simple to you to master an S-class top-tier combat technique?"

Yang Zhentian couldn't help but marvel.

As a seventh-rank peak Ability User, he'd seen many geniuses, and many of them had clear patterns.

But Xu Jingming's monstrous talent had reached a level he simply couldn't comprehend.

It was utterly unheard of!

"By the way, Teacher, when should I apply for early graduation and go to Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall?"

Now that he'd decided to join Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall, Xu Jingming naturally wanted to consult his teacher first.

"Spirit-Refining combat techniques require at least 6,000 Hz mental strength to learn.

So, there's no need to rush.

Although Devil's University's cultivation resources for high-rank Ability Users can't match Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall's,

we still have full confidence in training low-rank Ability Users.

Once you reach mid-fourth rank or upper-fourth rank, you can apply for early graduation."

Yang Zhentian mused.

Upper-fourth rank is roughly the limit most Devil's University graduates can reach.

At that level, the value of cultivation resources purchasable with credits from Devil's University's resource library drops sharply.

It's better to spend that time earning credits than to use them on low-value resources—better to go straight to Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall, where resources are richer and easier to obtain.

"Upper-fourth rank? I understand."

Nodding, Xu Jingming half-joked:

"So, Teacher, when I go to Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall, I'll be taking Su Qingli as my master—would you mind?"

"Of course not."

Yang Zhentian laughed heartily, waving his hand dismissively:

"These days aren't like ancient times—how many Ability Users don't have three or four teachers?

I myself have four teachers!

Besides, if you become a disciple of a ninth-rank Wu Sheng, others will say I've gained prestige by association!"

Yang Zhentian's tone carried a hint of emotion.

In this world where strength reigns supreme, a seventh-rank Master Zongshi and an eighth-rank Grand Sage are entirely different concepts!

Even as a seventh-rank peak, I'm no exception!

Unless you reach eighth rank, no Grand Sage will even look at you directly!

For example, during the destruction of Liu Ming Guild—if I had been an eighth-rank Grand Sage,

when I went to confront Wang Linyang, I wouldn't have felt so powerless.

And ninth-rank Martial Saints, above eighth-rank Grand Sages, hold absolute authority across all of Daya!

Especially since he controls Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall, a colossal power.

If Xu Jingming becomes Su Qingli's disciple, I'll gain face too.

"Lei Ting Martial Arts Hall is settled, but many other factions have also sent you meeting invitations.

I can't refuse them for you this time—if you don't want to meet them, tell Principal Ling."

Pausing, Yang Zhentian said with a hint of headache.

Last time, he could have simply refused the invitation.

But this time, those extending invitations are all at least Eighth-Stage Grand Masters!

As a Seventh-Stage Peak Ability User, frankly, he has no right to refuse!

To decline, only Vice Principal Ling Shuang could step forward.

"If that's the case, then let's meet them all," Xu Jingming said with a smile.

Though he had already preliminarily decided to join Lei Ting Martial Arts Gym, hearing out other factions' offers couldn't hurt.

What if there's an even better one?

"Good. Since the team competition ends tomorrow with a day of rest, I'll schedule all meetings for the day after tomorrow."

Yang Zhentian nodded slightly.

In the time that followed, Xu Jingming thoroughly questioned Teacher Yang about information on martial artists and elementalists before taking his leave.

After leaving the villa, Xu Jingming did not return to his dormitory, but went to Song Qiuyun's place.

Song Qiuyun's training room was larger and more convenient for cultivation.

Daily practice of the Ability Training Method, as well as gun and fist techniques, were indispensable.

He stayed there until ten p. m. before returning to the Muda dormitory area...

The next day, March 18th.

Today was the ninth day of the National University League, and the final day of the team competition!

Only two universities still had a chance to compete for the team championship.

Muda! 8 wins, 0 losses!

Jingda! 8 wins, 0 losses!

Today's morning match would determine which university was stronger!

If Muda won the championship, then Muda, having secured two titles,

would lock in victory in this year's National University League ahead of time!

For such a match, spectators had arrived early, full of anticipation.

"This is the final battle!"

"Win this team match, and the championship is ours!"

"Go!"

"......"

On the Muda spectator side, Gu Wan and others wore fierce battle intent on their faces.

Xu Jingming stood calmly at the front of the team.

With him, Muda would surely win the final team match!

On the Jingda spectator side, Wang Qi and others were discussing their final tactics.

"I'll handle Xu Jingming; the rest is up to you," Wang Qi said gravely.

After a full night of treatment from a Seventh-Stage Master's auxiliary ability, the massive hole punched through his chest had healed completely.

But his complexion remained pale, and his strength had not yet returned to peak condition.

Yet as Jingda's team's soul figure, if he didn't fight, Jingda would surely lose.

If he fought, there was still a chance...

"Understood!"

"Don't worry, Brother Qi, the rest we'll handle."

The other Jingda team members also nodded solemnly.

"Welcome everyone, 准时 watching the ninth day of the League! Today morning, five rounds of team matches will take place.

The champion of the team competition will be decided this morning.

Let's now welcome the first round..."

At precisely nine a. m., host Feng Le appeared on the podium.

The team competition officially began!

The first two rounds were battles between ordinary universities, taking over forty minutes to complete.

The third round was Muda versus Jingda.

"Now, the long-awaited third round of the team competition!

Let's welcome the Mudou Ability University team and the Qingjing Ability University team!"

When introducing Muda and Jingda, the host's voice rose noticeably.

"Muda! Strongest! Lei Di is strongest!"

"Jingda! Victory! Exact revenge!"

The spectators shouted excitedly in response.

Amidst these cheers, the Muda team led by Xu Jingming and the Jingda team led by Wang Qi

marched onto the arena from opposite sides.

"Principal Xu, the match is about to begin. Would you like to make a bet with me?"

On the coach spectator side,

Ling Shuang, who had failed to wait for Xu Ping in the individual competition, now chose to take the initiative.

Her beautiful eyes faintly glowed with anticipation as she looked toward the Jingda vice principal.