Wu City Student Friendship Tournament

"My speed was very slow..."

"When I caught up to the Drought Demon, I discovered a human brutally killing it. Yes... brutally killing it."

"After that human killed the Drought Demon, he skinned it, pulled out its bones, and ate its heart."

"But I didn't dare approach. I never saw that human's face clearly."

Li Xiaoqiang continued with an intense expression:

"But I am absolutely certain that he was wearing a high school uniform. He must be an exceptionally powerful student."

"So, I also hope that people from all walks of life can help find this hero."

Xin Yang got out of bed and casually shut down the computer.

He complained inwardly.

What a lunatic!

"Brother" killing the Drought Demon had actually been witnessed by that "noodle shop" owner.

Yes, Xin Yang recognized that owner.

That owner was the owner of Ming City's Number One Noodles.

What Xin Yang had not expected was that he had actually survived.

And had even witnessed "Brother" brutally killing the Drought Demon.

But in Xin Yang's memories,

there was no memory of "Brother" brutally killing the Drought Demon.

"Brother" had been like this since childhood.

Whenever he fought, he would block off his own senses.

Fortunately, that man had only seen "Brother" after he released the Drought Demon form.

Otherwise, if he had seen Brother beneath the Drought Demon form,

who knew what might have happened.

Early the next morning.

Xin Yang climbed out of bed.

Today, he seemed like a completely different person.

"Little brother, don't be discouraged."

Xin Yang pulled open the curtains and faced the sunlight as he said:

"Brother, I understand!"

Bathed in sunlight, Xin Yang's face looked especially confident.

"I'll work hard. I promised Glasses and Pei Qi—I have to keep that promise!"

"Little brother, it's time to go."

"Brother" had already softly reminded him from within.

"Today is the friendship tournament, the day to choose schools."

Xin Yang stood up, studied the changes in his body in the mirror, and got dressed.

After more than a month of "gains" since arriving in this world, coupled with Xin Yang exercising from time to time,

his physical fitness had improved greatly as well.

Although Xin Yang had been a shut-in back on Earth,

with all the attribute rewards he had received, his body had grown increasingly powerful, and he had developed an excellent physique.

Xin Yang had often trained diligently during this time...

After getting everything in order.

"Let's go!"

Wu City Stadium.

A sea of people filled the place.

Besides the third-years, many first- and second-year students had also been specially granted several days off.

The principals wanted the other students to witness the senior students who had awakened their companion ghosts.

Every school would hold a friendship tournament at Wu City Stadium today, one that would last several days.

Many students had gathered around the outer perimeter, every face filled with anticipation.

After all, this friendship tournament was something new to these students who had yet to awaken.

They had almost never watched Ghost Energy Masters fight in person, at most seeing it on television.

So, the battles of the awakened third-year seniors held tremendous appeal for them.

This would be broadcast live throughout the city.

But to the principals and the teachers here to select students, such a competition was merely a minor affair.

With these powerful Ghost Energy Masters present, nothing could possibly go wrong.

Besides, with such a large group of students around, the atmosphere at the venue was much livelier.

Many people were discussing who would take first place in this friendship tournament and who would lose.

It could only be said that

everyone had their own opinion.

Before long.

A great many people took their seats in the central viewing stand.

The seats here were reserved for people of status.

Among them were the principals of Wucheng No. 1 High School and Wucheng No. 2 High School, the president of the Ghost Energy Masters Association, the commander of the Wu City Ghost Energy Guard, and admissions teachers from four universities.

After exchanging pleasantries with each principal, Wang Han, president of the Wu City Ghost Energy Masters Association, walked over to the commander of the Wu City Ghost Energy Guard and greeted him warmly.

"Commander Yuan, I didn't expect you to truly make time out of your precious schedule to watch the students compete. It is truly an honor for Wu City." Wang Han held Yuan Dingjiang's hand and smiled warmly.

Yuan Dingjiang smiled and waved a hand. "Bright City has undergone such a major upheaval this year. Naturally, I had to come and bear witness."

"You flatter me, President Wang."

Wang Han said, "Tsk... Commander Yuan truly has a strong sense of responsibility. After the student competition ends today, I'd like to treat you to a meal. Would you be free to honor me with your presence?"

Wang Han had two purposes for coming here today.

One was to supervise the student competition in person.

He wanted to see if there were any suitable prospects!

If any students displayed sufficient strength, he would see whether he could recruit them and persuade them to give his university priority consideration.

As a president sent by his university for an internship, it was his principle to maximize the interests of the university he currently attended.

The serial numbers of the students' companion ghosts essentially determined their talent.

However, that was not absolute. There had also been many human geniuses whose companion ghost serial numbers were low but who possessed other extraordinary talents.

That was what gave him the idea to observe this year's Wu City Student Friendship Tournament.

As for his second purpose in coming here.

Naturally, it was to establish a connection with Yuan Dingjiang.

This Calamity Soul-rank commander, who had come from the bizarre checkpoint, would sooner or later replace Wu City's current Guardian.

Although Yuan Dingjiang's current position was commander of the Ghost Energy Guard.

Still.

The Guardian of Wu City had already handed almost all matters, large and small, over to him.

Therefore, it was only a matter of time before Yuan Dingjiang became Wu City's Guardian.

That was why Wang Han had addressed him as "Commander Yuan."

Sometimes, when addressing someone in public, "Commander Yuan" simply sounded better than calling him Commander directly.

And it worked better, too.

Although Wang Han's invitation was enthusiastic, Yuan Dingjiang clearly understood the other man's attempt to curry favor with him.

If he went out for a meal with him today, he would probably be on Wu City's front-page headlines tomorrow.

And the day after, rumors would spread that they were as close as brothers and had sworn brotherhood...

For the sake of money, those media outlets would use every trick imaginable.

Therefore, Yuan Dingjiang definitely would not go.

But.

He could not refuse openly.

So Yuan Dingjiang first pretended to consider it, then said, "We'll talk when I have time."

"We'll talk when I have time."

The meaning behind those words was obvious.

I don't have time to play along with you.

When Wang Han heard that, the expression on his face froze for an instant.

But soon after, he maintained the same expression as before, his enthusiasm unchanged.

"No problem, no problem."

"When you have time, I'll invite you again."

Their conversation had essentially made their relationship clear.

There had been no progress at all.

Wang Han could not help thinking to himself: This Yuan Dingjiang really won't budge, no matter what.

Since he had made no progress on that front, Wang Han could only sit down and turn his attention to selecting talented students for his university.

Time slowly passed.

Students from nearly every school in Wu City had arrived.

The sun hung in the sky.

Zhang Liang sat on the eastern side of the competition grounds, his gaze calm.

He was thinking about his father's instructions.

Even a lion needed to go all out when hunting a rabbit.

Once the competition began, he would let every student in Wu City know.

Before Zhang Liang, the other students were nothing but garbage.

What Wu City genius?

What companion ghost serial number?

Those things were all meaningless.

Only strength was the foundation of everything.

Good evening, brothers. Have you all eaten yet?