Collegiate League Duel! Strive to Bring Smiles to Others!

You Chen was starting to regret it. Had he asked for too much?

But seeing how imposing the principal had been earlier, he'd thought that a hundred billion would be nothing more than a snap of the fingers. Had he miscalculated?

"How about ten billion, then?"

"How about one billion!"

You Chen actively lowered the price. If he couldn't get his hands on this money, he wouldn't be able to sleep.

Principal Hua couldn't sit still anymore. Damn it, why did I have to test this kid's superficiality? Isn't this just asking for trouble?

He immediately forced a smile and said, "You Chen, I hear you defeated Chen Jianming from Class Five."

"Your name is also on the list for tomorrow's Collegiate League duel."

"The reason I called you here was to have you prepare."

"Here are also the rosters for the various academies."

"In previous years, in the matches against the three major academies, we were either second or third. Our performance hasn't been very satisfactory."

"We've never even placed first, sigh."

Hearing this, You Chen said, "It's alright. Maybe it'll be the same this year too. Won't you feel better thinking that way?"

"I f*ing hate you!" Principal Hua felt his blood pressure rise.

Emotion Value +550!

Is this how this kid comforts people?

"No need to be so polite," You Chen said.

"…" Principal Hua.

"Oh, right, by the way, have you thought about which university you want to attend?"

Principal Hua could only continue to change the subject.

"I'll try for one of the Four Great Higher Academies," You Chen said without hesitation.

"Are you sure?" Principal Hua's eyes widened in surprise upon hearing this, almost thinking he'd misheard.

"Aren't those the four highest academies right now?"

"Thunder, Divine Wind, Crimson Flame, Profound Water."

"Judging by your expression, is there something even higher?" You Chen asked, puzzled.

Principal Hua felt that he couldn't communicate with this kid anymore.

He couldn't help but ask, "Is that the problem? Haven't you considered whether you can even get in?"

"Perhaps you're not entirely aware of the situation."

"Currently, the average secondary academy requires scores of five to six hundred, while higher academies require scores above 700, with 800 being a perfect score."

"700 points—that score is beyond the reach of so many duelists. The number of students who can get in each year is truly few and far between for every school."

"And I'm aware of your scores. Your total academic score is just over three hundred. The practical score is a maximum of 150. Even if you get a perfect score in the practical dueling subject, you still won't get into a secondary academy. Kid, you really have no idea, do you?"

After listening to Principal Hua's words.

You Chen finally realized that even in a world where dueling reigned supreme, academic subjects still mattered.

Dueling alone wasn't enough, because dueling involved an element of luck. Only a combination of academics and dueling could truly demonstrate one's skill.

However, he wasn't worried. What did his previous scores have to do with him now?

His K-language was up to par, and getting over five hundred points shouldn't be a problem.

"But having such a goal is good, yet you still need to be realistic. It's important for people to know their own limitations."

"The students in the academies are all exceptionally talented. You're still far from that level."

"Alright, you can go back now."

"Remember to be at the city stadium tomorrow at 12 PM sharp. We'll meet there."

Principal Hua shook his head, realizing that this kid genuinely didn't know.

"Um, Principal, aren't you going to consider how much money it would take for me to stay away from your daughter? Or perhaps lower the price again?"

You Chen was a bit unwilling. Had the duck he was about to eat flown away?

"GET OUT!!!"

Principal Hua finally snapped, letting out a roar.

The next day, under clear skies, outside the stadium.

Students from various academies had already gathered.

There were at least eight or nine high schools in Yunhai City.

However, the other high schools were too far away.

Only Yunhai Duel High School One, High School Five, and High School Nine were relatively close.

And High School Nine was You Chen's school.

Their school uniforms were blue and white stripes.

High School One's uniforms were green and white stripes.

High School Five's uniforms were yellow and white stripes.

So, it was clear at a glance where their own students were gathering.

Teacher Fang Qing, Teacher Fu (who had offered to treat them to a meal), and several other teachers were also present.

There were also many students, most of whom were there to cheer.

Only eight were competing.

The rest, naturally, came to watch the matches.

After all, these events were already major competitions for students like them.

For these Collegiate League matches, any student would be eager to push themselves to the limit, to leave their most brilliant mark during their final high school days!

"Xiao Chenzi! Over here!" Zhang Cuihua yelled loudly from not too far away, waving his hand, his long face stretching out.

You Chen walked over, grumbling, "My uniform is so obvious, are you still worried I'd go the wrong way?"

Zhang Cuihua realized this, then chuckled, "You're right."

Chen Jianming saw that You Chen didn't look too pleased, but he didn't say anything.

Although You Chen was also wearing his school uniform, he had copied Yami Yugi, draping his jacket over his shoulders like a cape. This was mainly because the jacket was too loose.

If he wore it normally, it would hang down, making him look listless.

But he couldn't just not wear it, as they were required to wear their jackets.

So, You Chen simply draped his jacket over his shoulders.

Another reason was that wearing it that way actually looked quite cool!

Now, Yami Yugi wasn't the only one who wore his jacket like a cape.

"I thought you'd be late," Hua Ningning said with a soft smile, raising her bright eyes to look at You Chen from the side.

"I took a taxi to avoid being late, but it's still inconvenient. I feel like I should buy a D-Wheel."

You Chen had actually had this idea for a while.

But he hadn't acted on it.

Because a D-Wheel wasn't as simple as a car.

First, a D-Wheel's speed was four times that of a car, and its license was much harder to get.

Second, the materials were more expensive, and it could be used for speed duels.

Therefore, no matter how you looked at it, the cost was very high.

Even a cheap D-Wheel could cost as much as a Lamborghini.

Not to mention a top-of-the-line one.

"You really dare to dream. Then win the championship, and you should have the capital for it," Hua Ningning said with a raised eyebrow and a light chuckle.

"When did you two get so close?"

Chen Jianming, standing nearby, looked at the scene with a hint of displeasure.

Hua Ningning paid no attention to Chen Jianming.

She hadn't really bothered with him in the first place.

Chen Jianming felt very awkward. Usually, when someone tries to interject while others are talking and finds themselves ignored, the atmosphere becomes very uncomfortable.

After entering the Duel Stadium, they realized it was much larger than the small stadium at their school.

This place was often used for large-scale duel competitions and could accommodate tens of thousands of people.

The students from the three high schools gathered here already exceeded ten thousand.

Other students weren't forced to come, but almost none missed the chance to watch.

This showed the world's enthusiasm for dueling.

At this moment, an elderly man wearing reading glasses was conversing with the principals of the three schools nearby.

The three principals had to be polite, even respectfully flattering, when they saw the old man.

This made You Chen a bit curious.

"Who is that old man?"

"Xiao Shan, Elder Xiao."

"He's Thunder Academy's chief duel research specialist."

"I can't believe they managed to get such a big shot for this Collegiate Duel League."

Hua Ningning spoke softly, her voice full of respect.

Thunder Academy?

Isn't that one of the Four Great Higher Academies?

You Chen felt a touch of surprise as well.

To think a Collegiate League duel could attract someone of that caliber.

At that moment, Fang Qing walked over.

"Alright! Students, head to the preparation room. The drawing of lots is about to begin!"

"Good luck!"

"You Chen, you too. You really need to do your best."

Hearing this, You Chen didn't know how to respond.

Should I say I'll try my best to make my opponent smile? That doesn't seem quite right.

Thanks to book friend 1860 for the recommendation ticket, and thanks to book friend Mugong for the recommendation ticket!!