A tall girl wearing the same team uniform as Zhu Zhuqing walked over. Her long hair was tied together and draped down to her waist. Her eyes were like a clear pool of water, and with every glance she revealed a gentle beauty.
"Xiao Wu?" Ning Rongrong recognized her at once. Compared to three years ago, the girl was now even more delicate and charming.
"Rongrong?" The girl looked surprised. "Didn't you go back home? Why are you here?"
Ning Rongrong replied, "I did go home. Later, I finally managed to join Tianshui Academy."
"Oh."Xiao Wu nodded. Clearly, that wasn't the point. Her beautiful eyes were fixed entirely on Luo Yu, and like Zhu Zhuqing before her, her attention naturally fell on his legs.
"Do you need something?" Luo Yu asked, puzzled.
Xiao Wu lightly bit her lip."Thank you for saving me before."
"You're welcome."
A trace of grievance flickered through her eyes."If I hadn't followed Zhuqing, I wouldn't even know you were from Tianshui Academy."
"Uh…"Luo Yu felt that his luck with women today was a bit overwhelming—so much so that he was genuinely uncomfortable.
He waved his hands repeatedly."There's no need to thank me. People from your team probably still resent me. You should go back quickly, so they don't get upset."
Seeing the man's distant attitude, Xiao Wu felt a wave of dejection. She bit her lip stubbornly and said,"They're them, I'm me. They don't represent my attitude."
Looking at the stubborn girl, Luo Yu shook his head, unwilling to get too involved.
After all, if Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others truly held a grudge against him, he wouldn't show mercy. If Xiao Wu were caught in between, it would affect his mood when killing—better to keep some distance now.
"You've said your thanks. You can go now."
Seeing his cold demeanor, Xiao Wu's heart tightened. The joy at her brows slowly faded, replaced by sadness. She lowered her head, twisting the corner of her clothes, unable to speak.
Luo Yu said nothing and gestured to Su Yaoyun.
"What?" Su Yaoyun walked over and shot him a glare.
Luo Yu leaned close to her ear."With your cultivation, you've already seen through that girl's origin, haven't you?"
"She's just a hundred-thousand-year soul beast. What do you mean—take her?" Su Yaoyun raised an eyebrow and replied via voice transmission.
"Take what? Help me think of a way to keep her identity from being discovered."
"Oh? You're quite the tender-hearted one," Su Yaoyun teased.
"Can you handle it?"
"That's trivial."
The exchange happened in an instant. Luo Yu nodded slightly at her, while the people around had no idea what just occurred.
Feeling ignored by Luo Yu, Xiao Wu sensed she was out of place. Sadness filled her heart as she turned and left. Su Yaoyun's eyes flickered as she followed after her.
"Tsk, Brother Yu is really heartless. That girl obviously likes you," Mo Xue leaned over and hissed teasingly.
Luo Yu glared at her."If I talk too much with girls, you all boo me. If I talk too little, you boo me too. What do you actually want?"
"I support Brother Yu. I think you handled it perfectly!"Shui Yue'er immediately stepped forward in his defense.
She was instantly met with Mo Xue's eye-roll."As if anyone doesn't know you and your Brother Yu are on the same side. Support invalid!"
Shui Yue'er stomped her little boots angrily.
Elsewhere, Xiao Wu wandered aimlessly, her watery eyes unfocused. She hadn't expected the benefactor she kept thinking about to be so cold, and her heart ached.
"Little girl, wait for me."
Xiao Wu turned around."And you are…?"
"I'm the teacher leading Tianshui Academy. Come with me," Su Yaoyun said briefly, then headed toward the distance.
Xiao Wu hesitated, then quickened her pace and followed.
In an empty corner, only Su Yaoyun and Xiao Wu stood facing each other—one mature and fiery, the other pure and beautiful.
"Did you call me here because you have something to say?" Xiao Wu asked in confusion.
Su Yaoyun shook her head. A lotus bloomed at her brow, releasing a powerful yet hidden spiritual fluctuation. A complex lotus seal formed and struck Xiao Wu, who couldn't dodge in time, passing through her clothes and imprinting itself on her body.
"What did you do to me?" Xiao Wu asked nervously, clutching her chest. She felt no discomfort.
"Nothing. You can go now."
Su Yaoyun kept it short, with no intention of explaining. She understood Luo Yu's meaning—he clearly didn't want deep involvement with this girl. Asking her to intervene was probably just an act of mercy.
Xiao Wu felt uneasy. She couldn't tell what the lotus mark had been, and it seemed to have vanished completely, causing no harm.
Seeing the calm expression on the alluring woman's face, Xiao Wu instinctively felt that she meant no harm.
As Su Yaoyun turned and left, Xiao Wu parted her lips slightly, lost in confusion."Did he ask his teacher to come? But… why?"
Su Yaoyun soon returned to Luo Yu's side and transmitted,"It's handled."
"Thanks."
With a half-smile, Su Yaoyun replied,"You've shaken her off for now. But if that girl ever finds out you were protecting her behind the scenes, you might end up with another ultimate fangirl."
Luo Yu shrugged."With skills as refined as yours, she'd exhaust herself before discovering anything."
"That's true."Su Yaoyun raised her brows proudly.
A clear voice suddenly echoed throughout the area:"All contestants in the waiting area, please enter in an orderly manner. The opening ceremony and the drawing ceremony are about to begin!"
The vast square was packed with people, countless spectators cheering and shouting. At the front of the central arena stood a golden-backed rostrum, with renovated VIP rooms behind it.
Luo Yu's group entered sixth. Each academy was introduced by the host as they entered.
Tianshui Academy's beauties stood out immediately. The moment they stepped out of the passageway, they drew all eyes and ignited the entire venue, cheers soaring into the sky.
"The sixth team to enter is Tianshui Academy. Traditionally an all-female lineup—yet this year, there's surprisingly one man. What kind of difference will he bring?"
"Boom!"
The crowd erupted. Tens of thousands of spectators, who had been admiring the beauties, all focused their gaze on Luo Yu.
In an instant, jealousy surged among both spectators and contestants alike. Boos erupted, directed squarely at him.
"Tch—""What's this? Competing in a wheelchair? What a joke.""Isn't he just cannon fodder? Did Tianshui Academy hire a meat shield?"
Of course, Luo Yu's looks also won over plenty of fangirls, sparking an entirely different wave of support.
A mature woman stood up and shouted,"If he can join a team, he's no ordinary person—especially someone this special. What do you dogs know?"
Another fiery woman stood up in support."Have you thought about it? A man Tianshui Academy makes an exception for—could his strength be weak? Just wait for him to shock your blind eyes!"
The men retorted angrily,"You women must be dazzled by a pretty face. That guy's in a wheelchair—how strong could he be?""Exactly! If someone like that turns out to be a dark horse, I'll kneel here and kowtow three times, admitting I was blind! Hahaha!"
The mature woman crossed her arms and sneered,"I'll remember you. Let's wait and see—I believe in the guy I support."
Inside the arena, the girls of Tianshui Academy were furious.
"Brother Yu, they're going too far, looking down on you like this!" Shui Yue'er fumed.
Luo Yu smiled calmly.
"You can still laugh?" Ning Rongrong was also unhappy with the boos.
Luo Yu's lips curled upward."They're not looking down on me—they're jealous. Jealousy has twisted their faces. Most of them are probably lonely single dogs."
The Elephant Armored Sect team—one of the Five Elemental Academies—was positioned right next to Tianshui. Seven tall, burly men glared over with greedy looks.
Huyan Lie slammed his iron fists together and stared at Luo Yu viciously."Kid, you dare threaten me. If we run into each other, you'd better stay off the stage."
Huyan Li grinned savagely."Don't worry. The preliminaries are round-robin—we'll definitely meet."
"Kid from Tianshui, friendly reminder: killing is forbidden in the arena, but if you get crippled by accident, that's not our problem. Hahaha!"
"Well, thanks for the reminder," Luo Yu replied coldly, his gaze sending a chill down the Huyan brothers' spines.
The girls of Tianshui Academy were itching to strike, but Su Yaoyun stopped them with a meaningful smile."Don't rush. You'll have a chance to vent very soon."
The entrance ceremony soon came to an end.
"The final team to enter is Shrek Academy, formerly known as Blue Tyrant Academy. Look at their strikingly strange outfits—ten members in total. Their registration slogan is: Champion with No Opponents!"
The crowd burst into laughter, even louder than before.
Luo Yu couldn't help but chuckle."Champion with no opponents?"
The slogan was as distinctive as ever—too bad this time, you're not the protagonists.
"Brother Yu, where did this Shrek Academy crawl out from? Such an arrogant slogan," Shui Yue'er pouted.
"Even if they're strong, isn't this a bit too arrogant?" Xue Wu asked in confusion. "Do their teachers really approve?"
Luo Yu turned his head."This, you can ask Rongrong."
"Huh?"The girls all turned to look.
Ning Rongrong blushed, feeling awkward yet somewhat relieved."I was actually from Shrek before. Their strength is there… but this style…"
Shui Bing'er commented fairly,"No wonder you switched teams. They're way too high-profile. If their strength matches, fine—but if it falls short, they'll just become a joke."
Ning Rongrong nodded, recalling their defeat at the restaurant.
If she hadn't lost so completely, she wouldn't have realized the danger of reckless arrogance. Tianshui Academy was strong now, yet no one was domineering—completely different.
On Shrek's side, Zhu Zhuqing looked eager, as if expecting something. Xiao Wu seemed distracted. Tang San frowned, Dai Mubai clenched his fists, despising his uniform covered in advertisements while staring murderously toward Tianshui Academy.
"Kid, three years later, you're crippled, and I've grown stronger. What a joke," Dai Mubai sneered, red light flashing in his邪眸.
Ma Hongjun laughed."When we win the championship, these spectators will be slapping themselves in the face for today's boos."
All teams had entered. Above the grand square, several powerful representatives sat on the VIP platform.
At the center sat an elderly man in a gold-and-red robe, wearing a jeweled crown. His expression radiated imperial authority.
Ning Rongrong whispered,"Brother Yu, the one in the middle is the Emperor of the Tiandou Empire. On the left, the one with the pentagonal platinum crown is the Platinum Bishop of Spirit Hall. As for the one on the right—I don't need to introduce him, right? Hehe."
Luo Yu nodded. No introduction needed—he had just seen him yesterday.
Today, Ning Fengzhi wore a white robe and the Seven Treasure Purple-Gold Crown, imposing and dignified, fully displaying the authority of a sect master—nothing like the approachable man who had tried to recruit Luo Yu yesterday.
Emperor Xue Ye gave a long speech, followed by addresses from the Platinum Bishop and Ning Fengzhi.
As the speeches ended, the host suddenly asked,"Sect Master Ning, as the strongest auxiliary-type Soul Master, on behalf of the audience, may I ask which of the twenty-eight teams in this Tiandou City qualifier you favor the most?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled warmly."From what I've observed, this year's teams are all very strong—far stronger than in previous years."
The host prompted,"So it's hard to tell who's stronger or weaker?"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head."Most teams are indeed hard to judge. However, I believe there is one team that will definitely win the championship!"
"Boom!"
The audience erupted. Ning Fengzhi's words carried immense weight, yet no one could tell which team he meant.
The host exclaimed,"Which team is so powerful as to earn Sect Master Ning's favor?"
Ning Fengzhi replied mysteriously,"Forgive me for keeping it secret—please wait and see."
Emperor Xue Ye and the Platinum Bishop's eyes gleamed as they scanned the teams below, deeply curious.
The Tiandou Royal Team, Shrek Team, Blazing Wind Academy, and Thunder Academy all brimmed with confidence, each believing Ning Fengzhi referred to them.
As Ning Fengzhi returned to his seat, the host laughed."Unfortunately, we couldn't get the answer from Sect Master Ning. Next, please welcome the Master of the Tiandou City Spirit Hall, Platinum Bishop Salas, to conduct the draw for the first round of the preliminaries."
Platinum Bishop Salas slowly rose and, guided by palace attendants, walked to the host to begin the draw.
Below, Luo Yu glanced to the side—Su Yaoyun had already disappeared.
Huyan Li bared his teeth in a grin."Kid, I hope we don't meet in the first round. Otherwise, I might not be able to control my iron fists."
Luo Yu narrowed his eyes."No rush. As you wish."
The host's announcement echoed from above:
"First round of the preliminaries: Tiandou Royal Academy versus Shrek Academy.""First round of the preliminaries: Elephant Armored Sect Academy versus Tianshui Academy."
Huyan Li's pupils shrank. How could it be such a coincidence? A bad premonition surged in his heart.
Huyan Lie's cruel smile widened."Kid, unlucky for you—you walked right into it. Don't blame me for being ruthless."
Luo Yu's gaze grew colder.
Soon, the opening ceremony ended, and the preliminaries officially began.
Four thousand words in one chapter. To avoid wasting time on buildup, everything was merged into a single chapter.
The climax is ready. The massacre begins.
Giving away women is nonexistent—everything serves an interesting and engaging emotional storyline.
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