From his demeanor, he seemed certain that Mingzhu Academy would lose to Imperial Capital Academy in this magic exchange.
"Since that's the case… then alright!"
"Tomorrow, I will come here to pick you up, students of Mingzhu Academy. You should all get some rest early. We, from Imperial Capital Academy, have long heard of your achievements and all very much hope to have a match with you. When the time comes, please be lenient!" Mentor Lu said with a chuckle. His words were always humble, but they gave off an extremely hypocritical feeling.
Hearing this, Gu Han's face darkened. The other party's words carried a clear mocking intent, making people feel very uncomfortable. After all, they were guests of Imperial Capital Academy, and such hospitality caused dissatisfaction.
For a moment, the atmosphere was tense. Although Gu Han had a fiery temper, he ultimately chose to restrain himself.
After all, being on someone else's territory and as the team leader, a conflict would be a very unwise thing.
Lin Chen chuckled, looking at Mentor Lu meaningfully, and immediately said, "Don't worry, we will definitely be lenient when the time comes!"
He wouldn't tolerate people who tried to show off before the fight even began.
As Lin Chen's voice fell, the surrounding teachers and students all looked at him.
Mentor Lu smiled slightly, his eyes narrowing into slits as he looked at Lin Chen. He didn't expect there to be such a brave student who dared to talk back. If the other party were his student, he would definitely teach Lin Chen a lesson.
In Mentor Lu's opinion, Lin Chen was merely engaging in a war of words, a fool's courage, and not to be feared at all, given that Imperial Capital Academy was the best in China.
Mentor Gu Han, who was standing nearby, also calmed down. He laughed heartily and said, "That's right, we will definitely be lenient!"
Mentor Gu Han, who was originally a bit angry, felt deeply comforted after seeing Lin Chen step forward. Although Lin Chen was usually very low-key, when it came to a real situation, he was still very spirited. Recalling Dean Xiao's instructions before their departure, he was full of confidence for the upcoming competition.
Seeing this, Mentor Lu didn't say anything and left with a smile.
As soon as he left, Mo Fan asked with a puzzled expression, "Mentor Gu Han, what competition?"
As Mo Fan voiced his question, Lin Chen had already left. Lin Chen did not participate in the subsequent conversation.
The competition wouldn't start until tomorrow, and since Lin Chen was in the Capital, he naturally had to report to his big wife. Lin Chen left Imperial Capital Academy alone.
He skillfully arrived at a high-end apartment not far from Imperial Capital Academy. At this moment, Mu Ningxue was already waiting at home for Lin Chen's arrival.
As soon as Lin Chen and Mu Ningxue met, they were like dry wood meeting a raging fire. Without any words, they embraced tightly.
Soon, Mu Ningxue began to sing loudly in the apartment.
Less than a month had passed since their last meeting, but as the saying goes, a short separation makes the heart grow fonder, and they couldn't stop.
It wasn't until evening that this prolonged battle finally ended. Mu Ningxue's voice was a bit hoarse, and for tomorrow's competition, she could only harden her heart and send Lin Chen away.
Otherwise, what would be the point of competing tomorrow? They might as well just surrender.
During this time, Mu Ningxue successfully advanced her Ice Element to Super-Tier. Mu Ningxue was now a true Super Mage. The two agreed that neither of them could use their Spirit in tomorrow's competition and could only exert their Intermediate-Tier strength.
Lin Chen returned to the Imperial Capital Academy apartment late at night and had a good night's sleep.
The morning of the next day was for other schools to exchange pointers with Imperial Capital Academy, and it would be Mingzhu Academy's turn to exchange pointers with Imperial Capital Academy in the afternoon.
The exchange between Mingzhu Academy and Imperial Capital Academy was naturally the main event. If the fighting arena weren't fully open, it would definitely be packed with people.
The open and covert struggles between Mingzhu and Imperial Capital Academies had been going on for more than a year or two. These two super metropolises themselves had some regional rivalries, and in places like academies, where a group of competitive young people gathered, conflict was inevitable.
In previous years, Imperial Capital Academy and Mingzhu Academy both drew other academies, and winning was normal, somewhat monotonous.
This year, there was a direct encounter, which would be very exciting.
Mingzhu Academy was naturally the top academy in the Magic City.
Imperial Capital Academy was the highest magic academy in the country.
When the two most famous magic academies in the country fought, that was truly explosive.
Not to mention that Mentor Lu and the students of Imperial Capital Academy wanted the two sides to compete quickly, even the school authorities couldn't wait for the exchange session to begin, because only by truly defeating Mingzhu Academy could their position as the leader be more comfortable!
In terms of schedule, the other six academies each competed against each other, including those from the South, North, West, and East, all renowned academies.
However, neither the teachers nor the students of Imperial Capital Academy paid much attention to them; what they most wanted to deal with were the people from Mingzhu Academy.
Since the competition started in the afternoon, Lin Chen had nothing to do in the morning, so he strolled around Imperial Capital Academy, wanting to see the quality of the beauties there.
Imperial Capital Academy was very large, and what was distinctly different from Mingzhu Academy was that here, ancient trees reached the sky, and tree-lined paths were everywhere. The architectural style was ancient, a stark contrast to the Magic City's constant alignment with modern times.
Indeed, Imperial Capital Academy produced many talents. Even a small ditch exuded a literary and artistic aura, and several famous people could be named, which was why the teachers of Imperial Capital Academy were so arrogant!
After a tour, Lin Chen saw many beautiful women, but he only quietly appreciated them, appreciating their different kinds of beauty.
In the afternoon, everyone arrived at the fighting arena for the exchange.
The fighting arena was very large, and its grandeur went without saying. The massive white pillars outside the gate made one think of the magnificent Coliseum from ancient Roman times.
The style of the fighting arena was unique, also imitating the Roman Coliseum, presenting a circular ring shape. Some specially designed honeycomb cutouts made it stand even more visually appealing.
The moment the two teams of students arrived, the atmosphere was explosive, and the scene completely ignited.
Mentor Lu in the distance glanced at Lin Chen disdainfully, full of provocation.
Mentor Gu Han asked for Lin Chen's opinion. After confirming that Lin Chen was not planning to participate in the first match, he arranged for Shen Mingxiao, Luo Song, Peng Liang, and Zhao Manyan to play.
Among them, Shen Mingxiao and Luo Song voluntarily applied to play. Shen Mingxiao wanted to show himself off in front of the pretty girls from several schools, while Luo Song had a deep hatred for Xu Dalong from the Imperial Capital Academy team.
"Xu Dalong, Liao Mingxuan, Jingjing, Zhao Mingyue, you four will lead the charge. Don't disappoint us!" After learning that Mingzhu Academy had confirmed its lineup, Lu Yiming immediately called out four capable fighters.
Four students from Imperial Capital Academy walked out. The two male students stood together, forming a clear contrast.
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