Chapter 579

"Teacher Su is looking for me; I'll go over there first."

Because his aunt's family was in the seats right next to them,

Xu Jingming didn't make any overly intimate moves toward Song Song Qiuyun and Jiang Jiang Chu Chu Xuan.

He lightly stroked their slender waists, causing both women's bodies to stiffen, and then chose to accept the teleportation invitation.

"Peak Tournament Champion! Jingming, you are very good.

After the Genius Tournament ends, I will personally step forward and have a Weapon Master forge an SS-rank long spear for you."

The teleportation destination was still the living room of Su Su Qingli's villa.

As soon as Xu Jingming arrived, Su Su Qingli congratulated him with a smile.

"Many thanks, Teacher." Xu Jingming's face lit up with joy, and he hurriedly expressed his gratitude.

An SS-rank long spear had a starting price of 30 billion.

This reward from Teacher Su had indeed saved him a huge sum of money.

Furthermore, this was being handled by a Weapon Master.

The final SS-rank long spear forged should be even more refined.

"Since Teacher Su has already given you a reward, it seems I can't fall behind."

Ling Shuang was also here; she lightly tucked her hair behind her ear and looked over with her beautiful eyes:

"Didn't you tell me last time that your space ring capacity wasn't enough?

After the Genius Tournament ends, I will give you a 1,000-cubic-meter space ring."

"1,000 cubic meters?!" Xu Jingming gasped.

The capacity was ten times larger than the space ring he currently had!

More importantly, a space ring of this capacity couldn't be bought on the outside market at all!

"Many thanks, Teacher Ling!"

"It's nothing; this is what you deserve.

Su Qingli and I have also gained quite a few benefits today because of you."

Ling Shuang waved her hand and handed over a cup of steaming tea:

"I heard from your Teacher Su that after the Genius Tournament ends, you want to go to Oceania with me?"

"Yes, I've already decided. I'll set off with you and Teacher Ling when the time comes."

Xu Jingming took the tea and took a light sip, the fragrance instantly filling his mouth.

Although this world was virtual, the various sensory experiences were almost indistinguishable from reality.

"Good, I will remind you before we set off."

Ling Shuang nodded, her rosy lips curling slightly upward.

She didn't even notice this action herself; it seemed to be a subconscious joy.

"There are two super-large cities in Oceania.

Melbourne and Sydney each have a branch of our Thunder Martial Arts Hall.

These two branches have always been firmly controlled by Vice Hall Master Hu Hu Jinyu.

Your Teacher Ling is going there this time, on one hand, to complete her annual mission as a Rank 8 Grandmaster.

On the other hand, it is to bring these two martial arts hall branches under our own control.

When the time comes, your Teacher Ling might need your help to do some things."

Su Su Qingli said softly.

Xu Jingming's strength was too low before, and he couldn't intervene in struggles at this level.

But now, Xu Jingming, having advanced to Rank 6, should be able to help Ling Shuang with some things.

"Understood. However, please instruct me on what specific things need to be done, Teacher Su," Xu Jingming said respectfully.

Ever since he learned of the conflict between the Hall Master and the Vice Hall Master, he had long anticipated that such a day would come, so he wasn't too surprised.

Su Su Qingli was about to speak and explain in detail, but was stopped by Ling Shuang:

"Jingming just finished a major battle, and he still has to participate in the Defense and Offense Tournament in five hours.

I'll find him alone to discuss the specific arrangements after the Genius Tournament ends; let him rest more for now."

"That's true. Ling Shuang, you are always so thoughtful."

Su Su Qingli also realized this and looked at Xu Jingming:

"You should go back first and get some rest. The Defense and Offense Tournament isn't as important as the Peak Tournament; it doesn't matter if your ranking is a bit lower."

"Yes." Xu Jingming nodded.

Compared to the Peak Tournament, the attention on the Defense and Offense Tournament was indeed not as high.

But the difference in rewards between second and first place was significant, so he naturally wouldn't give up on competing for first place.

Besides, good things come in pairs; being a double champion would be even more auspicious.

"Welcome, audience members, back to the competition site of the Global Genius Exchange Tournament!

Next to begin is the five-day Defense and Offense Tournament!

In the Defense and Offense Tournament, every contestant will receive 15 highly compressed energy bars, 15 psychic recovery pills......"

Five hours later, the commentator appeared on time in the very center of the stadium, explaining the rules of the Defense and Offense Tournament.

And Xu Jingming and the other 100,000 contestants who passed the preliminary rounds were all teleported to the preparation area.

This area was extremely vast, accommodating 100,000 people without any crowding.

It is worth mentioning that,

The team arrangement was based on the rankings from the Peak Tournament.

Xu Jingming stood in the foremost position, followed in order by Catherine, Su Yu, and Andrei.

As a Rank 6 mid-level psychic, Su Yu naturally won his match against Andrei without any suspense, taking third place.

And Andrei from the Bear Country took fourth place.

Behind Xu Jingming, the tall and sacred Catherine had already returned to her usual cold and indifferent demeanor.

However, when her gaze fell upon the tall figure in front of her, she couldn't help but lightly bite her red lips.

"In the upcoming Defense and Offense Tournament, I must take first place.

I will trample you properly under my feet and make you feel the great glory of the Lord!"

Catherine stared at the back in front of her with her emerald eyes, thinking viciously.

She was not a woman who gave up easily.

During the Defense and Offense Tournament, contestants needed to face wave after wave of beast tide attacks.

Whoever persisted the longest would be the final winner.

At this time, besides combat power, the most crucial factor was endurance.

She was a Rank 6 mid-level psychic, and her psychic endurance was significantly longer than Xu Jingming's, who was a Rank 6 low-level.

This was why she had confidence in herself.

"The first place in the Defense and Offense Tournament will receive an SS+ rank cultivation resource.

Second place will receive a regular SS-rank cultivation resource.

Third place will receive an S+ rank cultivation resource; the lower the ranking, the fewer the rewards.

Alright, those are the rules for the Defense and Offense Tournament. Contestants, prepare to enter the arena."

As the commentator's voice fell, a teleportation option appeared before all 100,000 contestants.

Xu Jingming didn't hesitate at all and clicked confirm directly.

Swish, swish, swish—

Figures vanished from the spot instantly, teleported into the specialized Defense and Offense Tournament arena.

At the same time, 100,000 windows appeared densely in the air above the stadium!

Each window corresponded to one contestant.

The audience could freely choose the contestants they were interested in to watch the battle.

"The Defense and Offense Tournament has begun!"

"Although the level of confrontation isn't as high as the Peak Tournament, the slaughter of beasts is also very worth watching."

"The Thunder Emperor will definitely be first!"

"Hehe, that's not necessarily true. Xu Jingming won the Peak Tournament by luck; Catherine will definitely win the Defense and Offense Tournament!"

"......"

Compared to the Peak Tournament, there were significantly fewer viewers watching the Defense and Offense Tournament.

But there were still around 70 to 80 million; these viewers, while watching carefully, were also cheering for the contestants they supported.

Especially the Western audience, who were all as excited as if they had been injected with adrenaline.

Losing the Peak Tournament was one thing, but in this Defense and Offense Tournament, they would definitely reclaim their honor!