Chapter 315: Two Choices! Space Ring Expansion!

"Since you're so enlightened, should I go ahead and take back the 30,000 credit reward I applied for you?"

Ling Shuang raised her delicate eyebrows slightly and smiled faintly.

"Cough, cough, no need for that," Xu Jingming coughed and quickly shook his head.

Thirty thousand credits are enough to buy plenty of good things.

"Alright, no more joking."

Ling Shuang smiled warmly, a faint glow emanating from her space ring as a wooden box appeared in her pale right hand:

"I made a bet with Jingda during the Survival Competition and placed a S-class resource on your behalf."

"Now that I've won, you have two choices: one is to take this S-class resource directly."

"The other is for me to use this S-class resource to find someone to expand the capacity of your space ring."

"Which will you choose—the resource or the expansion?"

Jingda actually dared to make a bet?

Xu Jingming blinked in surprise—another unexpected windfall!

Come to think of it, every time Vice Principal Ling Shuang sought him out, something good seemed to happen...

Thinking of this, Xu Jingming couldn't help asking: "How much can my space ring be expanded to?"

"Your space ring originally held 30 cubic meters; the maximum it can be expanded to is 100 cubic meters."

Crafting a space ring requires not only advanced enchantment techniques but also the cooperation of a spatial energy user.

Ling Shuang herself is a spatial energy user, so she doesn't need to find anyone else.

However, due to material limitations of this particular space ring, 100 cubic meters is its absolute upper limit.

"100 cubic meters?"

Xu Jingming sucked in a sharp breath and hurriedly said: "Then please, Vice Principal, expand it for me."

The larger a space ring's capacity, the rarer it becomes.

In value, a 100-cubic-meter space ring far exceeds a single S-class cultivation resource!

"Alright, give me your ring—I'll return it to you after we get back to school."

Ling Shuang nodded slightly.

Xu Jingming handed over the new ring he'd just received, still warm from his grip.

Time passed swiftly; half an hour later, all ten universities participating in the National University League had completed their award ceremonies.

Yes, every university received an award.

After all, these ten were selected from thousands of universities nationwide.

Simply reaching the second stage of the League warranted recognition.

Notably, there was only one fourth-rank mid-level cultivator.

The rest were all third-rank peak cultivators—Bai Shan Energy University wasn't last; they placed ninth.

Though they were brutally crushed on the battlefield by universities like Mo Da and others, Bai Shan Energy University had only ranked 45th last year.

Merely by securing ninth place, this year's applicant volume and quality will surge dramatically!

In the future, they might even secure a permanent spot among the top ten universities in the League.

Of course, it might also be a fleeting flash—never reaching the top ten again.

And this, precisely, is the original intent behind the nation's League.

Through the most intense competition, to strengthen each university's cultivation of students...

"The award ceremony is over; our National University League has now reached its final stage."

"This year's League has delivered incredibly thrilling battles from all ten universities!"

"The performances of Xu Jingming, Wang Qi, Han Shan, and many other competitors were all outstanding."

"I hope you will continue to advance in the future, reaching the pinnacle of martial arts!"

"Now, I declare the 105th edition of the National University League officially concluded!"

Wu Yuan, Deputy Director of the National Education Bureau, stepped onto the podium and announced the League's end with a loud voice.

Amidst the majestic farewell music, holographic projections above the stadium replayed highlights of the competitors' brilliant battles.

"It's over!"

"So fast! Half a month has already passed."

With lingering satisfaction, the audience began rising and filing out.

This year's University League was far more exciting than previous years.

It's certain that once they return home, they'll discuss these events at length as conversation pieces.

And as the brightest new star on the battlefield, Xu Jingming's dazzling performance will be deeply etched in their memories...

"The League is over. We'll regroup at the Qingxu City Airport at nine tomorrow morning to return to school."

"You've all worked hard—dismissed."

At Mo Da's spectator section,

After announcing the return time and location, Ling Shuang stepped forward with her delicate feet and vanished into a space gate.

Yao Fang and the others from Mo Da also relaxed visibly, discussing where to spend their final half-day.

As for Xu Jingming, their team captain, they didn't even bother to ask him.

Because they knew Xu Jingming wouldn't be joining them.

And indeed, the moment the team disbanded, Xu Jingming walked toward the spectator section where Song Qiuyun sat.

As soon as he approached, a graceful figure rushed toward him—Jiang Chuxuan, the white-haired girl, threw herself into his arms.

"Senior, there are still so many people watching."

Xu Jingming sighed helplessly, but still gently pulled her into his arms.

He had already noticed Jiang Chuxuan arrive as soon as he returned to the Demon Grand Auditorium seats.

But he never expected this girl would be so bold.

"I don't care..."

Jiang Chuxuan pressed her small face against Xu Jingming's chest, freely savoring his warmth.

For a girl in love, being forcibly separated for over twenty days was undoubtedly a torment.

"What...?!!"

In the audience seats, Xu Qingwan and the others stared in shock.

This white-haired girl had appeared beside Song Qiuyun's seat seven days ago.

They had assumed she was Song Qiuyun's friend or confidante—but what was going on now?

Stealing a boyfriend right in front of the rightful owner?

Just as Tang Qi and the others were imagining a dramatic scene of a best friend stealing a boyfriend, wondering whether they should step in and offer some advice,

they saw Song Qiuyun also walking forward and throwing herself into Xu Jingming's other arm.

"Huh?!"

Everyone—including Tang Qi—opened their mouths wide, stunned by the sight.

Wow!

You can even do that?!

"Xiao Gu is watching—let's go over there first."

Xu Jingming also noticed their reactions and softly reminded them.

Hearing this, Jiang Chuxuan blushed slightly and let go, together with Song Qiuyun.

"Xiao Gu, Tang Qi, let me introduce you—this is my girlfriend, Jiang Chu."

"Chu Xuan, this is my Xiao Gu and..."

Xu Jingming made no secret of his relationship with Jiang Chu, introducing them all one by one.

Xu Qingwan looked from Song Qiuyun to Jiang Chu.

Seeing neither showed any sign of surprise, she immediately understood.

With a slightly astonished but delighted smile, she took Jiang Chu's small hand and began chatting warmly.

Of course, she did not neglect Song Qiuyun beside her.

At this moment, Tang Qi and Meng Di, standing nearby, finally reacted, their expressions slightly startled.

Zhou Mingyang, being a male himself, was utterly awed by Xu Jingming.

No wonder he's Ming Ge!

He truly accomplishes what ordinary people cannot!