Chapter 413

"Tomorrow, each of you can customize a set of Epic Rank gear, and Zhou Yi, you can even customize a Legend Rank weapon!"

"But once weapon 5.1 equipment reaches Epic Rank or higher, what matters most isn't stat bonuses—it's the gear's special effects."

"You all understand this, right?"

Everyone nodded, and Zhou Yi did too.

In fact, this is a widely accepted point on Blue Star.

What matters most in weapons and gear isn't stat bonuses—it's the special effects!

For example, the 15% attack speed bonus from Zhou Yi's four-piece set of the Fierce Dragon Light Armor is even more important than the dozens of strength stat bonuses overall!

Some weapons have barely any stat bonuses—only comparable to Gold Rank weapons.

Yet their unique, one-of-a-kind special effects are enough to qualify them as Legend Rank...

The ten universities participating in the National University Freshman Exchange Competition are the schools with the deepest educational foundations in all of Zhongxia.

And these ten universities' hundred competitors are the most elite geniuses to emerge in 2624.

Correspondingly, the legions and guilds confident enough to recruit these students are among the very top forces in Zhongxia.

Money, beauty, power, resources...

To attract these geniuses as much as possible, these factions offer conditions that are nothing short of luxurious.

Of course, once you accept these conditions, you'll be bound to that faction for a very long time.

Wu Mang, as dean of the War College at Suzhou-Hangzhou University and the team's lead instructor for this exchange competition, naturally had to explain the pros and cons clearly.

As for other weapon and gear choices, he merely mentioned them in passing.

After all, as professionals, everyone knows how to choose their gear.

After giving his instructions, seeing that everyone understood, Wu Mang dismissed the team.

"Is it my imagination, or has Zhou Yi's holy aura grown even stronger?"

After Zhou Yi and the others left, Su Mei spoke with a hint of suspicion in the living room.

"It's not your imagination," Wu Mang said, his gaze sharpening, then sighing:

"The moment Zhou Yi walked in, I noticed—his holy aura has indeed increased significantly since he received his award."

It's already surpassed most second-transcendence holy-class practitioners."

Practitioners of different classes carry different auras.

For example, warriors who focus on tanking exude an Extremely thick, reliable aura; those who focus on output radiate a sharp, piercing aura.

Holy-class practitioners like priests and paladins naturally emit a holy aura.

As their level and strength increase, this holy aura becomes increasingly pronounced.

The holy aura Zhou Yi just emitted was extremely intense!

"This..."

Su Mei drew in a sharp breath.

Though she didn't know what had happened to Zhou Yi, such a clear change in holy aura meant his strength had likely improved further...

On the other side, Zhou Yi returned directly to the training room on the fourth floor of the villa.

"The S+ talent Holy Sword Heart gave me unparalleled sword talent—so I can't waste it.

Starting today, I'll make swords my main weapon."

For weapons, Zhou Yi always used whatever felt most comfortable.

He chose the battle axe simply because it was convenient—he wasn't particularly skilled in axe techniques.

Now that he has the Holy Sword Heart talent, Zhou Yi certainly wouldn't waste it.

"Big Brother Zhou Yi, I'm coming too."

Jiang Churan walked in with a bright smile.

Thus, they trained alone or sparred against each other.

They didn't leave the villa until six, then followed Dean Wu Mang to the city center...

Qingjing City, the capital of Zhongxia, is extremely prosperous.

In the bustling eastern district of Qingjing City stands an exquisitely built building.

The building isn't tall—barely under fifteen meters.

But its footprint is enormous—equal to six or seven main stadiums!

And the entire structure is built with extreme luxury.

It's constructed entirely from pure nanmu wood, its surface carved with intricate patterns.

Above the entrance, in bold, swirling brushstrokes, are the three characters: "Jufu Building."

Passersby always looked at this luxurious restaurant with curiosity and envy.

With an average cost of over a hundred thousand per person, even most lifelong residents of Qingjing City have never stepped inside.

At this moment, in a private room on the second floor of Jufu Building, a victory banquet was underway.

"To celebrate Suzhou-Hangzhou University winning first place in this exchange competition—cheers!"

A massive round table was laden with rare delicacies.

Dean Wu Mang had shed his usual sternness and raised his cup with a cheerful smile.

Three first-place finishes! Five straight championships!

As the team's lead instructor, he was delighted.

Of course...

The other three teachers—Su Mei and the rest—were equally pleased.

"Big Brother Yi, we won first place in the exchange competition thanks entirely to you—this drink is to you!"

Liu Yang walked over holding a wine cup.

He spoke the truth; indeed, without Zhou Yi,

in this exchange tournament, Suzhou University 027's final score would very likely have been last among the three top universities.

How could they possibly have taken first place and won so many rewards?

"Zhou Yi, I'll toast you as well."

The twin-tailed girl, Song Xialan, also leaned in.

"Brother Zhou Yi, and me too."

Jiang Churan, standing nearby, also raised her wine cup.

Before this, she had already drunk quite a bit.

At this moment, her delicate, fair, and pretty face carried a rosy flush, looking as tempting as a red apple.

"And us too!"

The remaining Cai Hua and others also joined in with smiles.

"You all want to get me drunk."

Zhou Yi smiled helplessly.

This wine is not the kind ordinary people drink.

It is brewed from heavenly treasures and earthly gems; even he, a Level 23 professional, could get drunk from it.

However, now that the competition has ended, tomorrow there will be nothing to do except collect the tournament rewards.

Zhou Yi simply let go and drank cup after cup.

Celebrating the victory of this tournament...