Today, He Would Top the Genius Ranking and Shake the World!

Inside the room

Bai Yuan stood by the window, watching Yun Ming and Ya Li's figures disappear before turning his gaze away and drawing the curtains.

Unexpectedly, the Sea God Pavilion Master came to find him in person.

Did he sense anything?

Probably not.

Even at such close range, Gu Yuena couldn't sense the secret of the Core Flame within him.

Although Yun Ming was much stronger than her, the status of the Core Flame was not within the cognitive system of this world.

Yun Ming might sense that he had a secret, but he couldn't possibly see what that secret was.

But their manner clearly indicated they wanted to befriend him.

The mighty Sky Pillar Douluo, the Sea God Pavilion of the Shrek Academy.

Why would someone personally visit an exchange student's dorm late at night if not to try and win them over?

Unfortunately, he didn't feel anything for Shrek.

Back then, Yun Ming pierced the sky with a single shot for Ya Li, killing many people and incurring the wrath of many against Shrek.

During this period, Shrek was beset by internal and external troubles. The Federation was eyeing them covetously, the Spirit Pagoda was secretly making plans, and even the various forces, large and small, that Shrek had suppressed for thousands of years were beginning to stir.

Forcing a connection with Shrek at this point would be pointless.

However, there's still money to be made from the wool, even from the Sword God.

Whether it's Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone or something else, only the things you can actually get your hands on are truly valuable.

Bai Yuan withdrew his gaze and walked to the bedside to sit down.

Four days later, the top two on the Youth Genius Ranking will compete in the arena at the same time.

A level 50 Soul King, and some even possess Battle Armor.

His current Soul Power is only level 42, and he has four ten-thousand-year Soul Ring.

The gap is not small, but he is not afraid because he has something they don't.

He closed his eyes and let his consciousness sink into his body.

The Core Flame burned quietly in the darkness, their golden and black flames intertwining and dancing.

The emerald green saplings swayed gently beside the Core Flame.

Reason, Strife, and World Burden —three forces each occupy a place within him.

The Black Calamity Battle Armor lies dormant deep within his body, waiting to be awakened at any moment.

Four days later, he will show everyone what a true genius is.

On the other side, Gu Yuena stood by the dormitory window, her brows slightly furrowed.

That aura from just now.

She sensed an extremely powerful aura coming from the direction of Bai Yuan's room.

It wasn't Bai Yuan's; it belonged to someone else. That kind of oppressive feeling, as heavy as a mountain and as calm as an abyss, is something that ordinary people can't possess.

Who is it?

Yun Ming?

The Sea God Pavilion of Shrek?

Why would that person go looking for Bai Yuan?

Gu Yuena bit her lip, her purple eyes churning with complex emotions.

That wretched human is becoming increasingly unfathomable to her.

His power, his Core Flame, and the Sea God Pavilion Master who visited in the dead of night.

How many secrets does he still hold that she doesn't know?

She turned away irritably and walked back to sit down on the edge of the bed.

It's strange, why have I been thinking about him so much these past few days?

No, no, she needs to think about her plans at Shrek.

Gu Yuena took a deep breath, suppressing her chaotic thoughts.

Right!

Think!

Plan!

She sat on the edge of the bed, her purple eyes fixed on the Soul Guidance Desk Lamp on the table, and began to seriously consider her "unparalleled plan".

The next day, Bai Yuan and Gu Yuena entered the classroom.

All eyes turned to them.

Bai Yuan paused slightly, glanced at Gu Yuena, and lowered his voice:

"What's wrong? Did you become more handsome?"

Gu Yuena looked at him expressionlessly, her eyes filled with disdain.

"So narcissistic."

She withdrew her gaze, her long silver hair cascading over her shoulder, her voice tinged with a hint of defiance.

"You're clearly looking at me."

Just then, Li Qiankun stepped out from the crowd.

His face was still a little pale, but his steps were much more steady than a few days ago.

After several days of treatment, he was finally able to be discharged from the hospital.

Bai Yuan looked at him.

"What's wrong?"

Li Qiankun smiled, a smile devoid of the resentment and anger he displayed on the stage, replaced only by pure, heartfelt appreciation.

"Last time I competed against you, I found you to be incredibly skilled."

I hope to have the opportunity to fight you again.

His gaze towards Bai Yuan became even more complicated.

Why is everyone looking at you with surprise today?

Because news of the tournament had already spread throughout Shrek.

You're quite the big shot now. You've only been at Shrek Academy for less than a week, and you've already turned the place upside down.

Everyone is watching you, hoping you can create a legend and directly top the Youth Genius Ranking."

Bai Yuan nodded. "Oh, I see."

I thought I had actually become more handsome!

Li Qiankun:...

Seeing that Li Qiankun was still there, he raised an eyebrow slightly.

Is there anything else?

"Huh? Oh, oh."

Li Qiankun snapped out of his daze and quickly said...

"Let me tell you some information about the top two on the Youth Genius Ranking."

His expression became serious:

"The second place goes to Nangong Yao, the vice class monitor of Class One of Grade Three, Charm Fox 3."

She is the number one spirit-type Soul Master, and her martial Bewitchment Art, the Martial Soul Phantom Demon Fox, has reached an extremely high level of charm.

The One-Word Battle Armor is more than half complete; its strength is unfathomable.

Bai Yuan's brow twitched slightly.

Spiritual Soul Master, those Bewitchment Art, and those One-Word Battle Armor are the most troublesome opponents.

It's not about confronting you head-on; it's about subtly drawing you into an illusion without you even realizing it.

By the time you realize it, you've already lost.

"The first place goes to Extreme Ice Tang Dong, Martial Soul is the Ice Jade Scorpion!"

Their strength and defense are terrifying, but their information is extremely limited.

Li Qiankun's tone became more serious.

"He is a formidable opponent."

Bai Yuan's gaze darkened.

Ice Jade Scorpion.

One of the overlords of the Far North, the Ice Jade Empress Scorpion is a race ruled by one of the ten Ferocious Beasts, and its members are born with Ultimate Ice attributes.

The Ice Jade Scorpion Martial Soul possesses astonishingly powerful ice-attribute attacks.

This extreme offensive power, combined with Tang Dong's cultivation level of over fifty, is enough to pose a huge threat to any opponent.

Bai Yuan remained silent for a moment, then a slight smile appeared on his lips.

"I understand. Thank you."

Li Qiankun looked at him, his eyes filled with "You really are different."

He withdrew his gaze, turned, and walked back into the crowd.

Ultimate Ice, One-Word Battle Armor, Level 50 Soul King, Mental Bewitchment Art.

His opponent was very strong, stronger than anyone he had ever faced before.

It seems this climb to the summit will be a bit of a hassle.

Gu Yuena sat next to him, tilting her head to look at him.

"You don't seem nervous at all."

Bai Yuan smiled:

"What's there to be nervous about? Winning first place isn't shameful, and losing isn't shameful either."

Anyway, I'm just an exchange student, the pressure is on them.

And junior sister, don't you think I can do it?

Haven't I always done that since I started working here?

Gu Yuena looked at him.

Yes!

This stinky human has been doing it all along!

Perhaps he can do it.

Then he can carry out his plan on his own!

Hehehe!

The four days passed in a flash amidst the intense training.

The streets and alleys of the Shrek Academy were plastered with posters promoting the arena tournament.

"A showdown at the pinnacle of the Youth Genius Ranking! Bai Yuan, an exchange student from the Spirit Pagoda, challenges the combined defense of the top two ranked players!"

The news spread to every corner of the academy, and everyone was discussing the match during their leisure time.

Some say Bai Yuan is arrogant and conceited, some expect him to create a legend, and some have already placed bets.

The odds overwhelmingly favor Shrek.

But none of that matters.

At this moment, Bai Yuan sat cross-legged on the bed and slowly opened his eyes.

The Core Flame burned quietly in his palm.

The number engraved on the surface of the Core Flame changed from "4" to "5".

Reason, Strife, and the World Burden responsibility flowed within him, more solid and stable than yesterday.

They no longer exclude each other, each occupying their own space.

They neither infringe upon each other, nor do they coexist.

Three-way power.

During these three days of training, his control over the three-way stake has improved even further.

Reason allows him to analyze his opponent's weaknesses more calmly, Strife makes his attacks more fierce, and World Burden is his foundation, the cornerstone of all his power.

These three elements complement each other and none can be dispensed with.

Although it has not reached the level of "integration".

But that was enough for him to seize the opportunity in this match.

Bai Yuan put away the Core Flame, got up from the bed, and stretched his limbs.

The bones made a slight popping sound, like a sleeping beast turning over.

He opened the door.

As he stepped out of the room, Gu Yuena had been waiting for him for quite some time.

Today, he will top the Youth Genius Ranking!

Stepping on the faces of all Shrek geniuses!