Chapter 441

Although Su Han hadn't been paying attention to the first Spiritual Energy Competition these past few days, he remembered that it hadn't even started yet—how could it be resolved so quickly? Had they decided the winner in just one day? "Only the top ten rankings have been announced; that doesn't mean the competition is over!"

Lei Mu shook his head, rejecting Su Han's statement.

Su Han paused, slightly confused.

Lei Mu, expressionless, added beside him, "Master, this Spiritual Energy Competition is primarily to determine rankings among major universities..."

"However, some schools with exceptionally strong power don't need to compete against ordinary ones..."

"They advance directly to the final round!"

Su Han pondered.

Indeed, like Kyoto University or the Zhendan University in the Magic City.

Both are top-tier institutions renowned nationwide, even worldwide.

These... universities possess resources and recruit elite students that far surpass those of ordinary spiritual energy schools.

It's hard to imagine how any other school could possibly defeat these... top-tier institutions.

Even with a cheat, it would be extremely difficult.

"Currently, it's merely the top ten prestigious universities in China competing..."

"And their exact rankings have been decided! That's what your sister meant when she said the top ten rankings are already out..."

Lei Mu fell silent.

Su Han recalled the rules of the Spiritual Energy Competition and said no more.

According to the Spiritual Energy Competition rules, if an ordinary spiritual energy university believes its students' strength rivals that of top universities like Kyoto or Zhendan, it may challenge those... top universities.

Judging by this, clearly no ordinary university has issued a challenge—so the high-level contest has already concluded, and the top rankings are set.

Although the remaining universities haven't yet competed, the exact rankings beyond tenth will take time to determine.

But for society, knowing only the top ten is enough—in the public's mind, this Spiritual Energy Competition has already ended.

"Do the strong enjoy fame, while the weak lack even the right to be noticed?"

Su Han sighed softly, his voice tinged with reflection, his gaze flickering slightly, yet he felt this was only natural.

In any world, the strong attract far more attention than the weak.

After finishing a meal, Su Han was just about to return to his room to rest.

Then came a knock at the door.

Su Han paused, his Sense of Presence instantly spreading out, sensing the exact situation outside.

He slightly narrowed his eyes.

"Guo Hongyu..."

There were ten people outside the door, and at the forefront, naturally, was Guo Hongyu, whom Su Han had met once before.

After a moment's thought, Su Han gestured for Lei Mu and the others to go wash dishes and tidy up, then walked to the front door and opened it.

... Outside the door.

Guo Hongyu stood with rigid posture, gazing at the many outstanding students from Zhendan University and Kyoto University behind him.

His eyes held a trace of satisfaction, and a touch of seriousness; his voice was low and heavy.

"All of you are China's most outstanding students... so when you meet that person, you must remain solemn."

"Do not lose your manners!"

Behind Guo Hongyu stood two student teams.

One was Kyoto University's team, the other Zhendan University's team.

Both had participated in the Spiritual Energy Competition.

Kyoto University and Zhendan University had respectively taken first and second place.

The leader of Kyoto University's team was Liu Yunxiu, head of Kyoto University's Student Union.

Liu Yunxiu was male, yet his face was remarkably refined.

But now, his refined face showed no emotion whatsoever, like a doll.

Although Guo Hongyu was president of Zhendan University, Liu Yunxiu still showed him respect upon seeing him.

He slightly bowed his head and spoke softly.

"President Guo! Please rest assured—our Kyoto University students are all the very best."

"Not only in strength, but in personal character as well."

Guo Xun, leader of Zhendan University's team, immediately frowned, shooting Liu Yunxiu a hostile glance.

"What do you mean? Do you think our Zhendan University students have low character?"

"Who can say?"

Liu Yunxiu replied without expression.

"You're provoking us!"

Guo Xun glared fiercely at Liu Yunxiu, voice low, "Don't think winning this competition means you're truly stronger than us!"

"This competition was organized too suddenly."

Senior Xu just returned from the underground caverns, severely injured, unable to participate! Had he joined, we would have won for sure."

"Wait until you truly win before saying that!"

Liu Yunxiu gave no reply, his eyes flickering slightly.

Xu Qian from Zhendan University this year was indeed an extraordinary genius.

But not participating means not participating; being injured only means Zhendan University had bad luck. The outcome is settled—this is publicly acknowledged.

Who could deny it? Guo Xun clearly knew this too. Though he felt resentment inside, he said nothing more.

The door swung open abruptly, and Su Han stepped out.

Instantly, the tense atmosphere between the Capital University team and the Zhendan University team vanished.

Guo Xun and Liu Yunxiu, both team leaders, had originally prepared to greet Su Han.

But when they looked up and saw how young Su Han was—apparently even younger than they were—their movements froze, they exchanged glances, and their expressions became utterly bewildered.

"Could it be… Principal Guo went to visit that Grandmaster but was denied entry, and this is the Grandmaster's junior?"

Guo Xun pondered.

Yet before Guo Xun could speak, he saw his own university's Principal Guo staring at Su Han with excitement.

Guo Hongyu stepped forward, arriving before Su Han, and bowed deeply to him.

His voice trembled with sincerity.

"Grandmaster Su! Long time no see! I had wished to visit you earlier, but Grandmaster Dama repeatedly warned me: unless it was urgent, do not disturb the Grandmaster. So I suppressed my urge to come and thank you."

"Now that I have the chance to visit, please accept my heartfelt gratitude!"

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