Fourth Hundred Twenty-Second Chapter: Mobilization

The third day of the first lunar month.

Luo Yan had just finished breakfast in the cafeteria when he received a notice that students staying on campus should gather in the auditorium. He didn't know what it was about.

Bai, holding a half-eaten Baozi in both hands, asked, "Are there any events today?"

Luo Yan shook his head to indicate that he did not know, then glanced at her.

Bai shoved the steamed Baozi into his mouth, his cheeks bulging, and said, "Let's go!"

She mumbled something indistinctly.

On the way, the girl who had finished eating the Baozi raised her head and said, "Classmate Luo, you're about to break through to a higher realm, aren't you?"

Luo Yan nodded, then reached out and removed a small piece of Baozi skin stuck to Bai Yan's lips.

Bai blushed slightly and quickly took out a small mirror to check her appearance, lest she have something on her face and be laughed at by her classmates in the auditorium later.

After putting the mirror away, she grinned and said, "Me too."

"Teacher Wei said he would teach me Advanced level cultivation techniques later."

"Senior Student He is at about the same pace; everyone is really impressive."

As the two were talking, they arrived at the auditorium, and as soon as they entered, they heard some murmurs.

Do you know what this is about?

"I don't know, I haven't had breakfast yet. Does anyone have anything they could give me?"

"I think it must be about the Grand Sports Meet. It was originally scheduled to be held before the new year, but it was postponed because of the emergency in Changping, wasn't it?"

"That's possible. It's Grand Sports Meet held only once every three years, so I need to do my best."

"Come on, you're not even at the Intermediate level. Going on the field would just be feeding points to the enemy."

"Are you all just thinking about showing off? I'm different. My main purpose in participating in this Sports Meet is to make friends, expand my network, and broaden my horizons!"

Luo Yan and Bai walked into the auditorium and were about to head to a corner when they heard a familiar voice behind them.

"Happy New Year, Lao Luo!"

Luo Yan turned around and saw that it was Zeng Shan.

Behind the tall young man were Li Bohang, Lin Cheng, Shen Yu, Li Zi, and others.

They are all first-grade students.

Afterwards, Luo Yan saw Yang Lixie, Liu Ruohan, and other second-year students.

These people are not students who stayed on campus; they seem to have been summoned back by the school. Judging from the scene, it seems to be related to the Grand Sports Meet.

A moment later.

The door at the back of the auditorium opened, and several figures walked in one after another.

Leading the way was Principal Pan Renfeng, who was holding an old cat.

Next came Wei Fenghua, who coughed occasionally, Xiao Shi, who was very polite, and three or four other teachers.

As soon as the principal and teachers entered, the students in the auditorium quieted down. Even Yang Lixie didn't dare to act recklessly in front of the principal and teachers.

Needless to say, the others are even less likely to be included.

Pan Renfeng walked onto the stage carrying the old cat. Without even taking a microphone, he coughed lightly and said in a strong voice, "Happy New Year, students!"

The students immediately responded in unison, "Happy New Year, Principal and Teachers!"

Pan Renfeng smiled, let go of the cat, and allowed it to jump to the ground and squat at his feet, licking its fur.

The old headmaster said, "I bet you clever folks have already guessed why I've gathered everyone here. I won't keep you in suspense any longer."

Yes, that's right.

"The main reason for gathering you all here is for the Grand Sports Meet."

"Due to the emergency in Changping City, personnel were mobilized from four Undercity: Guangling, Qingyang, and Pingyao, including students from various Academy."

Therefore, the Grand Sports Meet, which was originally scheduled to be held before the end of the year, has been temporarily postponed.

"It wasn't until after the Lunar New Year that the organizing committee of the Grand Sports Meet decided to hold this grand event after the Lantern Festival."

"Therefore, today the school is summoning all current students, as well as some students who participated in the Forbidden Zone Combat and performed exceptionally well, back to campus."

"The goal is to use the remaining two weeks or so for intensive training."

"We hope you will bring glory to our Hundred Battles Academy at the Grand Sports Meet."

"Let's try to take down Tiannan Academy this year!"

Luo Yan paused for a moment. At the entrance of the Hundred Battles Academy, there was a Stone Tablet with the four characters "Sword Points to the South" written on it.

Luo Yan had thought it was just to show the Academy's magnanimity and breadth of vision; so "Sword Points to the South" actually referred to the so-called Tiannan Academy?

"Special training?"

"Great! The teacher is giving us special tutoring. Let's see how I scare those kids like Tang Youliang when school starts!"

"My grades aren't very good, can I not participate? I don't want to go to the Grand Sports Meet, I'll just be a burden to everyone if I go."

"Good training! Watch me show my prowess at the Grand Sports Meet, and maybe I'll even win the heart of a beauty."

"Is there a reward? I feel unmotivated if there isn't one."

Various voices rang out in the auditorium, each student having their own thoughts, including Luo Yan.

He did want to go to the Grand Sports Meet to see what it was like, but what he wanted even more was to go and experience the ' Desperate Battlefield ' like the third-year students.

At this moment, Pan Renfeng made a pressing-down motion with both hands and said, "Quiet."

"Next, Teacher Wei Fenghua will explain the situation to everyone."

The old headmaster bent down, picked up the cat from the ground, and walked to the side.

Wei Fenghua stepped to the front of the stage, looked around, and smiled, saying, "In principle, the Grand Sports Meet is open to all students from all three grades of the college. Of course, the Academy will not force anyone to participate."

"Those who don't want to participate can stay here. There will be teachers staying at the school so you can continue your studies and cultivation."

"Those who actively sign up will each receive 50 Credit Points."

"These 50 Credit Points will be awarded to everyone regardless of the outcome."

"In addition, there are corresponding rewards for outstanding performance in the Grand Sports Meet, even if it helps the school rank among the top three."

Therefore, I still encourage everyone to participate actively.

"Of course, some students may not need these awards, but participating in the Grand Sports Meet and facing outstanding students from other Undercity is a valuable experience."

"It's also beneficial for your growth; at the very least, it can serve as a learning experience."

"Our Academy's mission has always been to encourage everyone to engage with the outside world and avoid working in isolation. We hope you will remember this."

"Now, let me talk about the special training..."

Although the special training was intended for all students in the auditorium, in fact, the nearly two-week training focused more on those students who performed well in the Forbidden Zone Combat.

Therefore, the training programs differ between ordinary students and these outstanding students.

After Wei Fenghua finished explaining, she also divided the classes into regular classes and advanced classes.

Luo Yan was naturally placed in the advanced class.

However, after Wei Fenghua announced the disbandment, he found his mentor.

"Teacher Wei, do I really have to participate in the special training?"

Luo Yan didn't not want to participate in the special training; rather, he still had the identity of 'Red Demon,' which prevented him from focusing on the training as wholeheartedly as the other students.

Wei Fenghua looked at his prized student and smiled, saying, "Your situation is special. In fact, it wouldn't matter if you didn't participate in the special training."

"However, if you have the time, you should still show your face. The Academy supports your decision in principle, but we also need to consider the feelings of other students."

Luo Yan nodded, indicating his understanding.

Wei Fenghua added, "Also, I've already chosen a cultivation technique for you. Come find me at the Training Hall this afternoon."