Chapter 300: Team Competition Ends! Finally, a Day of Rest!

"We won!"

"No wonder you're captain! Amazing!"

When Xu Jingming led the team back to the Mocheng audience section, Su Ruoyun and several reserve members immediately came over to congratulate them.

Their faces all bore bright smiles, clearly delighted.

After all, winning the championship meant their names would also be etched into the school's history, even as reserves.

Additionally, the championship rewards from the league organizers and the academic credits awarded by the school were both extremely generous.

"Jingming, well done. Only one more event left—the Survival Challenge."

"Once we win that, we'll be champions in all three events—the most prestigious title of all!"

Yang Zhentian said with a smile.

Though Mocheng was strong, other universities weren't just sitting idle.

In past tournaments, Mocheng could win the overall championship, but usually only claimed two event titles.

The third event title was typically taken by either Jingda or Jincheng.

But this year, with Xu Jingming on the team, they had a real chance at winning the third event title!

"Leave it to me."

Xu Jingming's voice was steady and powerful, his clear black-and-white eyes glinting slightly.

Of the three major events in the National University League, the Survival Challenge was the one he looked forward to most!

There, he could ruthlessly slay ferocious beasts and harvest a massive wave of ability points!

Mocheng's victory over Jingda, completing their nine-game winning streak, meant the Team Competition had effectively ended.

Some spectators even stood up and began leaving.

But there were five matches scheduled for the morning, and Mocheng vs. Jingda was the third.

Two more matches remained.

Ordinary spectators could leave, but each university's representative team had to show proper respect.

Thus, Xu Jingming and the others did not depart; they stayed to watch until the final match ended.

"The fifth round of the Team Competition is over! Let's congratulate Suzhou Ability University on their victory in this match!"

"And this match is also the final one of this year's Team Competition!"

"Now, let's announce the final rankings of all universities in the Team Competition!"

As the announcer spoke, a scoreboard suddenly appeared in midair via holographic projection:

Rank 1: Mocheng Ability University, 9 wins, 0 losses

Rank 2: Qingjing Ability University, 8 wins, 1 loss

Rank 3: Jincheng Ability University, 7 wins, 2 losses

Each university's ranking and win count was clearly displayed.

"Rankings announced! Mocheng Ability University is the champion!"

"The Team Competition is now concluded."

"The Survival Challenge will begin promptly at 9 a. . the day after tomorrow! Welcome all spectators to attend!"

"Thank you!"

Amid the announcer's farewell, the audience chatted and laughed as they rose to leave.

"Ugh, finally over. One full day of rest."

"Anyone going to the city center this afternoon? We can go together."

"Me! Me! I'm going!"

"I'm not going—I'll just rest at the villa."

"Tsk, so boring."

"......"

The Mocheng team members began planning their rest schedules.

Active members like Yao Fang and Shen Dongling wanted to visit the bustling city center.

Meanwhile, introverted members like Kong Shi preferred to stay at the villa.

Yang Zhentian observed their relaxation but said nothing.

After nine straight days of combat, they truly needed rest.

Of course, this was also because Mocheng had already secured the league championship.

If this were last year's team...

Rest?

What's rest?

There's still one event left—how could anyone dare rest?

"Captain, we're planning to head to the city center this afternoon. Are you coming?"

After some discussion, Gu Wan walked up with a smile and asked Xu Jingming.

"You guys go."

Xu Jingming shook his head. Nearby, Yao Fang teased:

"Your girlfriend's been waiting for days—do you really think you can go out with us? You must be dreaming."

"Oh right! How could I forget?"

Gu Wan and the others all knew about Song Qiuyun's existence.

Now reminded, they realized their oversight and apologized profusely.

"Alright then, captain, we won't bother you anymore."

"Go ahead." Xu Jingming nodded.

After saying goodbye to Teacher Yang, he walked toward Song Qiuyun's group.

"Xiaoming, congratulations."

"Big Brother Ming, awesome! First place in both Individual and Team Competitions!"

As he approached, his aunt Xu Qingwan and Zhou Mingyang and others greeted him with smiles, all talking at once in congratulations.

Song Qiuyun rose from her seat and strode toward him with her long, shapely legs.

In three quick steps, she reached Xu Jingming and gently smoothed the wrinkles in his battle attire with her slender hands.

She lifted her lovely face, smiling like a blooming flower:

"You've worked hard..."

"It's fine. The combat intensity wasn't that high," Xu Jingming replied with a calm smile.

Compared to the six straight days and nights of nonstop fighting in the Thunder Secret Realm...

This was nothing.

"By the way, Auntie, Cousin."

"Song Qiuyun and I are heading to the city center this afternoon. Do you want to come along?"

Xu Jingming turned to look at his aunt's group.

After all, people aren't machines. Having won both championships, he wanted to relax a little.

Last night, he had already discussed with Song Qiuyun going to the Jingcheng city center this afternoon.

After all, they'd come all the way to the capital—ignoring the city center would be unthinkable.

"You two go. We'll stay behind."

Having built a major company, his aunt and the others had high emotional intelligence.

Now was not the time to tag along.

"I..."

Zhou Mingyang had been about to agree, but before he could finish, Meng Di kicked him sharply on the shin.

He winced, bent over clutching his leg, and couldn't speak further.

Xu Jingming noticed the small gesture and smiled faintly:

"Alright then, Auntie, you all take care of yourselves."

With that, he took Song Qiuyun's hand and turned to leave.

In past matches, Xu Jingming had occasionally sat with Song Qiuyun to watch.

But in public, he'd never been overly affectionate.

Thus, among the spectators still leaving, several young girls saw this and felt their hearts shatter.

"Ah, Lei Di has a girlfriend!"

"My god, my god!"

"That girl actually looks quite beautiful."

"True—why do they seem like the perfect match?"

"......"

Among girls, the first thing they notice is always appearance, then figure.

Yet in comparison to Song Qiuyun, many girls suddenly felt deeply inadequate...

PS: Third update done—finally caught up on the backlog.

Three updates again tomorrow—please support with gifts, or even just free "love-powered" energy will do~~~