Preliminaries End

"Get in the car."

"Dad, when did you buy this kind of car?" Wang Ming asked, looking at Wang Jing sitting in the driver's seat.

"Before you were even born," Wang Jing said casually.

"Huh?" Wang Ming was taken aback.

Wang Jing smiled but did not answer.

Looking at Wang Ming's curious expression, Wang Jing said leisurely, "You don't need to be envious. When you come back with the championship, I'll buy you whatever car you want."

"Really?!" Wang Ming exclaimed in surprise.

"More real than pearls."

"Thank you, Dad!"

Soon, thanks to Wang Jing's skillful driving, the group arrived at the Shanghai Stadium.

"I've been waiting for you for a long time."

As soon as they got off the bus, everyone heard a familiar voice.

"Mother!"

Upon seeing who it was, Xia Ranran exclaimed in delight and then threw herself into Xiao Qingya's arms.

Patting her daughter on the back, Xiao Qingya smiled slightly, "Go in, I've already arranged accommodations for you."

"Um."

The group followed Xiao Qingya inside.

Shortly after everyone entered the stadium, a blue sedan pulled up at the entrance.

A woman with long, icy blue hair gracefully stepped out of the car.

However, she paused for a moment when she saw the black car next to her.

"This car... does it mean he's back?"

"Mom, what's wrong?"

A crisp sound came from behind, and a girl who looked seven or eight parts like the woman, with the same long, ice-blue hair, got out of the car.

She looked at the woman with curiosity.

The woman snapped out of her daze and smiled, "It's nothing, let's go inside."

Over time, vehicles gradually pulled up to the parking lot.

The entrance to the stadium, which was originally empty, was now full of parked cars.

Accommodation area

"This competition is a simple 1v1, and all universities across the country will participate. These universities shouldn't pose any difficulty for you," Wang Jing began to introduce the competition to everyone.

"The only teams we need to pay attention to are the seeded teams from the eight major regions."

"I know that. The highest seeded team in the Southwest region is Sixth Order," Little Lingxi said, raising her hand.

"Sixth Order, that's quite high for me too," Han Yurou said with a wry smile.

She was the weakest in the team, having only just broken through to the Sixth Order.

The difference between newcomers and veterans is not just the concentration of spiritual energy; experience is an insurmountable barrier.

"Speaking of which, you were there when we were selecting candidates in the Southwest region, weren't you Little Lingxi?" Ling Yuan said, recalling the previous misunderstanding.

Little Lingxi nodded. "Yes, I even gave them a few words of encouragement."

"They're really in a bad situation," Ling Yuan said with a smile.

They were chosen by their own Heavenly Lord, and then sent back to their hometown by their own Heavenly Lord.

Wang Jing smiled wryly:

"The seeded teams in each region are actually about the same strength."

"Jinling University in the east, Modu University in the southeast, Beijing University in the north, Chang'an University in the northwest, and so on."

"The strength represented by these regions is at least at the Sixth Order."

"You should be careful around Qin Yixue from Modu University; it's best not to hurt her," Wang Jing said.

"Is it because it's my alma mater?" Ranran asked.

"Ah, no, that's not it." Wang Jing hesitated for a moment. "The Qin family is a family of doctors, and the Contract Beast thing is uncertain."

"But Qin Yixue, a member of the younger generation of the Qin family, has awakened an extremely rare Contract Beast."

What is it?

"Tianshan Snow Lotus, and a Tianshan Snow Lotus with self-awareness."

Ling Yuan: "..."

"So please be gentle, it wouldn't be good if you damaged the petals," Wang Jing said.

Upon hearing this, everyone understood.

The medicinal herbs are expensive and have extremely high medical value; we mustn't damage them...

"Try your best."

"Oh, if you really did get hurt accidentally, then let's collect it," Wang Jing added.

If the petals fall, might as well use them.

Clearly, Ling Yuan was immune to Wang Jing, who was just as despicable as Wang Ming.

"..."

After discussing for a while, Wang Jing said, "Then everyone should get some rest. The elimination rounds will begin tomorrow."

"Wasn't it supposed to be next week?"

"There are many teams in the competition, and it's broadcast nationwide. With so many teams, viewers will get tired of the games. So, the matches that viewers watch are usually the top 32 teams," Wang Jing explained.

"This is also to compress the competition into three days."

After saying that, Wang Jing left.

Everyone returned to their respective rooms.

The next day

Early in the morning

Led by Wang Jing, they arrived at the center of the stadium.

As far as the eye can see, there are crowds of people, densely packed together.

Suddenly, something resembling an LCD screen appeared high in the sky.

Immediately afterwards, the host appeared inside.

"Due to the large number of participants this year, new competition rules have been chosen."

"The rules are simple: free-for-all."

"If we defeat both teams, we can advance to the next round."

"?"

Everyone was stunned when they heard this rule.

A chaotic battle?

"The match will begin in one minute. Please select your opponents. Teams that fail to defeat two groups will be automatically eliminated!"

After speaking, the host disappeared.

A one-minute countdown appeared on a giant LCD screen in the sky.

"Defeat two teams?" Ling Yuan chuckled upon hearing this. "This kind of free-for-all battle does indeed select the strongest teams."

Then, he looked at Wang Ming and said, "Is it okay to leave it to you?"

"A piece of cake," Wang Ming chuckled.

Flame Spear materialized in his hand, locking onto a school team. "Watch me beat them until they're begging for mercy!"

"Son, why are you calling me?" Ling Yuan asked, puzzled.

Wang Ming: "... Get lost."

Chapter 365 Preliminary Selection Ends

"Ding! The match has begun!"

As the countdown ended.

The next second

Many figures disappeared from the field.

Ling Yuan reached out his hand into the void.

In an instant

A pink Imaginary Barrier appeared in the previously calm void, instantly enveloping Ling Yuan and his companions.

"Hurry up, the air is bad with so many people," Ling Yuan shouted to Wang Ming.

"Knew."

Wang Ming replied, and then jumped.

It flew into the sky.

At the same time, not only Wang Ming, but many Transcendents with the ability to fly also took to the skies.

Wang Ming didn't care about this; he raised his hand towards the sun in the sky.

My palm was pointing directly at the sun.

The Activation Incantation resounded. "O sun, repay me, and with my praise call forth your radiance!"

The sunlight shone down and fell directly on Wang Ming.

The teachers from each team in the stands were all taken aback.

"This guy is getting more and more silly." Ling Yuan was pleased to hear Wang Ming's words.

These days, there aren't many people who can loudly proclaim their skills.

Wang Ming has great potential.

"What is that?"

On the other side of the crowd,

Qin Yixue subconsciously looked up when she heard the sound.

He was stunned when he saw Wang Ming.

How did he end up here?

In the audience

Wang Jing crossed his arms, looked at the dense crowd below, and smiled, "It's over."

Endless flames condensed from the void, transforming into a blazing flaming spear.

"The Spear of Radiance!"

Without hesitation, he gripped the spear and hurled it at the crowd below!

"What?"

Sensing danger, everyone instinctively looked up.

The first thing you see is a dazzling patch of sunlight.

The next second