Chapter 227: Genius Hegemony (Seeking Monthly Votes)

Everyone nodded in agreement after hearing this.

These words sounded pleasant; they were already geniuses of a different caliber.

Wang Laoshi projected a large green screen over 100 inches, which also displayed various image data.

"In the National Freshman Competition, the geniuses of our three top universities possess the strongest strength."

"Therefore, according to the competition rules, the heads of the nine colleges of each university and all S-rank geniuses are listed as seeded players."

"There are thirty seeded players in total, and you will directly enter the top 512," Wang Laoshi said.

Lin Qi, Huo Wanyang, Ao Feng, and other college heads all revealed smiles.

They did not need to compete with others and would directly enter the later rounds of the National Freshman Competition.

Others showed expressions of envy; this was the special treatment for S-rank geniuses, not needing to advance round by round like them.

They had more time to recuperate and save enough energy for the battles ahead.

Wang Laoshi continued: "Our Cangqiong Shanyu Wuda's requirement for all geniuses is to at least advance to the top 512."

"More than 70% of you must be able to advance to the top 256."

After speaking, she waved her hand and re-projected several more screens, showing the portraits of several dozen people.

"The following projections are geniuses with decent strength that our college has studied."

"Here is their data."

"Among them, I will highlight a few geniuses!"

As soon as Wang Laoshi finished speaking, Lin Qi, Huo Wanyang, and the others perked up; the following content was meant for them.

"Shanyu University, one of the three top universities."

"This year, they recruited two of the top ten in the nation, and there are 7 S-rank geniuses in total."

"Liang Yuxin, third place in the nation, champion of the Shanyu freshman individual competition, uses a long sword as a weapon..."

"Zhong Xinyan, 8th place in the nation, runner-up in the Shanyu Shanyu Wuda freshman competition, uses a battle saber as a weapon..."

"Gong Hui, 11th place in the nation..."

Lin Qi looked at the projected figures, his gaze locking onto a beautiful face.

She was Liang Yuxin, the third-place finisher in the national college entrance examination.

She was one of the opponents he needed to pay attention to.

Wang Laoshi switched several more screens; this time it was Minghai Shanyu Wuda.

"Minghai University recruited three of the top ten in the national college entrance examination, and there are 10 S-rank geniuses in total."

"Li Hanjiang, from Beijiang Province, was 7th in the nation in the college entrance exam. In the Minghai Shanyu Wuda freshman competition, he defeated the national top graduate Wei Peng, winning first place and creating history. He uses a long spear as a weapon..."

"Wei Peng, from Modu, was the national top graduate in the college entrance exam, but was defeated by Li Hanjiang in the freshman competition..."

"..."

After hearing about Li Hanjiang's achievements, many people quickly raised their heads, and discussions immediately erupted.

"I didn't expect the same thing to happen again at Minghai Shanyu Wuda."

"Isn't this the same as Lin Qi? This Li Hanjiang's strength definitely cannot be underestimated. It seems Lin Qi has a rival."

Huo Wanyang also frowned, not expecting that Wei Peng, the national top graduate, would actually lose.

He and Wei Peng actually shared the same fate.

He had wanted to defeat Wei Peng to reclaim the national number one spot, but it turned out the other party had also been defeated.

Originally there was already Lin Qi as an opponent, and now there was an additional Li Hanjiang.

It made him feel quite depressed, but it also made him feel involuntarily excited.

In the last three months, he had abstained from alcohol and women, practiced diligently, and completely unleashed his potential, with his strength advancing by leaps and bounds.

It greatly increased his confidence; if he hadn't finished his training in the Trial Tower, he would have been the first to pass the third level.

In this freshman competition, he would reclaim the number one spot.

Duan Chuchu, Ao Feng, and others also frowned; now another genius had emerged, the competition was even greater, and it would be even harder to get a higher ranking.

"Lin Lin Qi Ge, you have a rival!" Jiang Tao also leaned over and said with a serious expression.

Lin Qi replied calmly: "He is a strong opponent, but I hope the stronger, the better."

"If they are too weak, it won't have the effect of a competition."

Jiang Tao gave a thumbs up: "As expected of Lin Lin Qi Ge, anyway, I believe you can win the championship!"

"Everyone, be quiet!" Wang Laoshi continued after things quieted down:

"Besides the other two top universities, there are also the ten famous schools and military academies."

"The geniuses they recruited might not be as good as most of you here in the college entrance exam."

"But the schools spare no effort in cultivating them, pouring all kinds of resources into them."

"It is even possible they are given resources to improve their physical talent and comprehension; although the quantity is small, it is not non-existent."

"Therefore, the strength of this group of geniuses will definitely advance by leaps and bounds, and they are all formidable enemies for you geniuses."

Once Wang Laoshi said this, many people showed expressions of envy, but it was their own choice, and there was nothing to regret.

Half an hour later, the meeting ended.

Everyone logged off one by one.

Lin Qi also walked out of the virtual pod, and not far away, the blue-clothed Xiao Chan projected a screen.

It was a file sent by Senior Sister Lu Wei. Opening it, it contained all the geniuses from various colleges that needed attention.

Looking at the projected genius portraits and data, Lin Qi memorized them quickly; his memory was good, and he could basically remember everything after one look.

Finally, he began to summarize in his heart: "The quality of geniuses in this National Freshman Competition is far superior to our individual competition, and the competitors are very strong."

"Among them, Liang Yuxin, Wei Peng, and Li Hanjiang are the three objects I need to focus on."

"If anyone can cause trouble, it would only be those three."

After Lin Qi thought simply, he sat cross-legged on the spot and began to practice his source energy cultivation technique. Regardless of who the opponent was, if his strength could improve even a little now, he would be that much stronger.

What's more, there was still a lot of room for his improvement.

Modu, Shanyu Shanyu Wuda, located in Modu just like Minghai University.

Shanyu Third College, the last place among the nine colleges last year, recruited Liang Yuxin, the third in the nation, this year.

In a luxurious Western-style detached villa.

In the spacious living room, several large green screens were projected into the air.

On a simple light green sofa, a slim figure sat cross-legged; she had a head of smooth silver-white hair, with a few strands of black hair mixed in.

A white intelligent robot was grooming her hair.

It looked quite peculiar; her own features were ordinary, but when combined, they were very beautiful, and her temperament was cold.

"Yuxin, this National Freshman Competition is an opportunity for you."

!

"Your main opponents are Lin Qi and Huo Wanyang from Cangqiong Shanyu Wuda, as well as Li Hanjiang and Wei Peng from Minghai Shanyu Wuda."

A middle-aged woman in a yellow dress pointed at the big screen and introduced them.

Liang Yuxin looked at the four portraits in front of her and said slowly:

"I was too low-key before; I guess no one thinks I can win the championship."

"I was only third in the national college entrance exam, which made me dissatisfied. It has been nearly 4 months since school started, and I have practiced diligently; my strength has advanced by leaps and bounds, far exceeding my expectations."

"I also want the championship of this National Freshman Competition."

The woman in yellow said confidently:

"Yuxin, you are a top genius rarely seen in our Shanyu Shanyu Wuda."

"Except for the geniuses of the Ten Colleges, you are already the strongest."

"In this National Freshman Competition, the championship belongs to you."

Next door, Minghai University, Minghai Ninth College.

In the luxurious dean's office, the fragrance of tea and a faint incense scent drifted in the air.

A man in blue martial attire sipped hot tea and said:

"Hanjiang, this freshman competition is your opportunity. Win the championship, and our Minghai University can surpass Cangqiong Shanyu Wuda for once."

The handsome man with a straight posture sitting opposite also picked up a teacup and smiled:

"I can't be too confident; I still need to show respect for my opponents."

"Liang Yuxin, Lin Qi, Huo Wanyang are all strong opponents."

"However..."

He slowly sipped the hot tea, his whole body exuding strong confidence:

"Unless a genius who has awakened a special ability makes a move, otherwise, I will take the championship."

"Very good, as a martial artist, one must have the aura of 'I am the best in the world, and heaven is second'." The middle-aged man in blue martial attire also smiled and praised.

On the night of the 24th, in the tenth college of each of the three top universities, the geniuses who had awakened special abilities also received emails about the National Freshman Competition.

"National Freshman Competition? Not interesting?"

"Defeating this group of ordinary geniuses, I'm afraid I'll be laughed to death by others?"

"A competition that bullies people? I can't afford to lose that face!"

"I don't have time; if I have time, I'd rather practice my spear more!"

Most people chose to refuse and did not want to participate, but some people fell into hesitation, thinking about whether they should participate.

Martial Era 2046, November 25th, the weather in the Imperial Capital was sunny.

National Freshman Competition, first day of the preliminary round.

Cangqiong Sixth College, Villa No. 01, a Chinese-style detached villa.

"Boom boom!!"

A series of explosions came from the spacious martial arts room of over 500 square meters; the air vibrated, and gusts of wind blew the gray curtains.

Sweat beads kept sliding down Lin Qi's forehead, and as his body moved, they all scattered out.

Everything appeared in his perception; he saw his tiger claws strike out, the force from his fingertips released, piercing through the sweat beads and scattering them into countless drops, which fell to the ground.

"Hoo hoo!!"

"Boom boom!!"

As his fists struck out, the force was released through his fingertips, creating loud air cannons.

Lin Qi's gaze was firm, and he devoted himself entirely to the fist technique, feeling the movement of his muscles and the circulation of power in his body.

During the movement, he let all the power exert force and converge together.

An hour later, the blue-clothed Xiao Chan projected out and reminded him.

"Master, there are only twenty minutes left until the freshman competition starts!"

"Boom!"

Lin Qi withdrew his fist, his aura converged, and his gaze locked onto the panel.

【By practicing the Five-Form Fist, your understanding of the fist technique has improved, Fist Technique +2%】

【Fist Technique: Third Stage 18% → Third Stage 20%】

Since breaking through to the third stage, Lin Qi could feel that the speed of his fist technique's improvement had become faster, and his ability to control his body was also improving.

Ten minutes later, Lin Qi, having finished washing up, wore a clean black martial arts uniform and walked into the virtual pod.

He logged into the Red Realm, found the link for the National Freshman Competition on the Cangqiong Shanyu Wuda official website, and clicked to enter!

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 228 =====