Chapter 296: Team Match Final! Feel Like Betting?

Since SS-class spirit-refining combat techniques are unique to Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy, even fools know where to go.

Xu Jingming's words surprised Yang Zhentian:

"You've already chosen Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy? I thought you didn't like the way elementalists fight—blasting from afar."

"How could I not? Otherwise, I wouldn't have learned Thunder Art and Lei Shen Finger."

Xu Jingming smiled.

Elementalists are somewhat like mages in online games.

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

Though I cast thunderballs, the principle is the same.

Also,

my Deep Blue System requires killing many ferocious beasts to earn more ability points.

If I only relied on close combat, 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 I reach higher levels, a single technique covering dozens of kilometers could wipe out an entire wilderness zone!

The efficiency is nothing like close combat.

So, I must follow the elementalists' path.

Besides, with the Deep Blue System, balancing warrior and elementalists training is incredibly easy.

"True."

Yang Zhentian suddenly understood, yet still looked skeptical:

"But when did you learn Lei Guan Demon Killing Spear? How did I not know?"

Lei Guan Demon Killing Spear is one of the hardest S-class top-tier combat techniques in the Demon Academy's combat technique library.

Even I took over half a year to master it back then.

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

Lei Ying Body and Lei Guan Demon Killing Spear were both learned midway.

If I revealed them, team training would have to be completely restructured to accommodate me—too much trouble.

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

"A few days before the league started? Seriously? In your voice, learning an S-class top-tier technique sounds like child's play?"

Yang Zhentian couldn't help but marvel.

As a seventh-rank peak ability user, he'd seen many geniuses, and many had clear patterns.

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

It was unheard of!

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

Now that he'd decided to go to Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy, Xu Jingming naturally wanted his teacher's advice.

Spirit-refining combat techniques require at least 6, 00 He of spirit power to learn.

So you don't need to rush.

Although Demon Academy's cultivation resources for high-rank ability users can't match Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy's,

we're still confident in our training for low-rank ability users.

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

Yang Zhentian mused.

Fourth-rank upper is roughly the limit most Demon Academy graduates can reach.

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

It's better to spend that time earning credits than to go to Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy, where resources are richer and easier to obtain.

"Fourth-rank upper? I understand."

Xu Jingming nodded, half-joking:

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

"Of course not."

Yang Zhentian laughed heartily, waving his hand dismissively:

"It's not like ancient times anymore—how many ability users don't have three or four masters?

I myself have four masters!

Besides, if you become a disciple of a ninth-rank Martial Saint, everyone will say I've gained prestige by association!"

Yang Zhentian's tone carried a hint of emotion.

In this world where strength rules, a seventh-rank Grand Master and an eighth-rank Great Grand Master are entirely different concepts!

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

Unless you're eighth-rank, no Great Grand Master will even look at you directly!

For example, during the destruction of Liu Ming Guild—if I'd been an eighth-rank Great Grand Master,

when I went to confront Wang Linyang, that eighth-rank Great Grand Master, I wouldn't have felt so powerless.

Ninth-rank Martial Saints, above eighth-rank Great Grand Masters, hold absolute authority across all of Great Xia!

Especially since Su Qingli controls Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy, a colossal power.

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

"Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy is settled, but many other factions have also invited you to meet.

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

Yang Zhentian rubbed his temples, slightly exasperated.

Last time, he could simply turn them down.

But this time, every single inviter is at least an eighth-rank Great Grand Master!

As a seventh-rank peak ability user, I honestly have no right to refuse them!

Only Vice Principal Ling Shuang could refuse on your behalf.

"Then I'll meet them all," Xu Jingming smiled.

Though he'd already decided on Lei Ting Martial Arts Academy, hearing other factions' offers couldn't hurt.

What if one offers something better?

"Good. Since there's a day off after tomorrow's team match, I'll schedule all meetings for the day after."

Yang Zhentian nodded slightly.

Afterward, Xu Jingming asked Teacher Yang for detailed information about warriors and elementalists before taking his leave.

After leaving the villa, Xu Jingming didn't return to his dorm—he went to Song Qiuyun's place.

Song Qiuyun's training room is larger and better suited for cultivation.

Daily ability training, plus spear and fist practice, are essential.

He stayed there until ten p. . before returning to Demon Academy's dormitory area...

The next day, March 18.

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

Only two universities still had a chance to win the team championship:

Demon Academy! 8 wins, 0 losses!

Jing University! 8 wins, 0 losses!

This morning's match would decide which university was stronger.

If Demon Academy won, they would lock in the overall championship of this year's National University League with two titles.

Spectators arrived early, brimming with anticipation.

For such a match, the audience naturally arrived at the venue early, full of anticipation.

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

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

"..."

On Demon Academy's spectator side, Gu Wan and others wore fierce determination.

Xu Jingming stood calmly at the front of the team.

With him, Demon Academy would win the final team match.

On Jing University's spectator side, Wang Qi and others discussed their final strategy.

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

After a full night of healing from a seventh-rank support ability user, the massive hole punched through his chest had fully healed.

But his face was still pale, his strength not yet back to peak.

Yet as Jing University's team soul, if he didn't fight, they'd lose for sure.

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

"Understood!"

"Don't worry, Qi-ge, the rest are ours."

The other Jing University team members nodded solemnly.

The other members of Jing University also nodded solemnly.

Welcome to the ninth day of the league, where five rounds of team matches will take place this morning.

The champion of the team event will also be decided this morning.

Now, let us welcome the first round...

At precisely nine o'clock, host Feng Le appeared on the podium on time.

The team event has officially begun!

The first two rounds were battles between ordinary universities and concluded in over forty minutes.

The third round features Mo University and Jing University.

"Here is the long-awaited third round of the team event!"

"Please welcome the representatives of Mo City Institute of Supernatural Abilities and Qingjing Institute of Supernatural Abilities!"

When introducing Mo University and Jing University, the host's voice rose noticeably.

"Mo University! Strongest! Lei Di is the strongest!"

"Jing University! Victory! Exact revenge!"

The audience echoed with excited cheers.

Amidst these cheers, the Mo University team led by Xu Jingming and the Jing University team led by Wang Qi.

Both teams walked toward the arena from opposite sides.

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

In the coach spectators' section,

Ling Shuang, who had missed Xu Ping in the individual event, now chose to take the initiative.

Her beautiful eyes held a faint hint of anticipation as she gazed toward Jing University's vice principal.