Everyone's expression changed.
They had never expected another twist in the situation.
Qi Yuan had actually been admitted to Mowu University!!
But at that moment, Qi Yuan looked at Mowu University's representative on the stage.
"Then what can Mowu University offer me?"
Everyone froze again, then stared at Qi Yuan in disbelief.
What was that supposed to mean? If Mowu University couldn't give him what he wanted, would he actually refuse to go?
The representative from Mowu University paused, then said solemnly, "Mowu University can't give you abundant resources or extensive privileges, but we can give you the environment best suited to your growth!!"
"Of the nine elite universities, Mowu University guards the most Secret Realm Spaces, and our students grow stronger faster, too!!"
"Over the past decade, almost every early-admission student accepted by Mowu University has reached the Grandmaster Realm, provided they survived the first two years!!"
"So you must be prepared as well. Mowu University's mortality rate has always remained high!!"
Hearing the representative's words, everyone suddenly felt that Mowu University might not be a good place to go.
It sounded like people would die there!
The representatives from the other elite universities also turned to look at Qi Yuan.
Although they hadn't said it outright, their universities' mortality rates weren't low either.
While enjoying privileges, the strong also shouldered responsibilities unlike those of ordinary people!!
But Qi Yuan looked into the representative's eyes, then smiled faintly. "That's enough for me!!"
"I accept Mowu University's offer!!"
Qi Yuan's crisp, decisive answer drew murmurs of admiration from everyone!
Someone was actually facing the difficulties head-on, while they were still hesitating!
The Mowu University representative's eyes lit up, and he immediately saw Qi Yuan in a new light!!
"Good. See you at Mowu University in a week!!"
Unlike ordinary college entrance examinees, early-admission students were taken to their universities for training well in advance.
The resources they received also far exceeded those given to ordinary examinees!!
Almost every early-admission student who matured became a pillar of their respective region!!
Of course, that was provided they lived long enough to become one!!
The Mowu Liu Family.
Liu Song stood before Liu Tianjun.
His reckless antics during the Martial Trial had nearly wiped out every talented participant in No. 5 Town.
As a result, no elite university had admitted him, not even with his status as a member of the Mowu Liu Family.
He could only choose an ordinary university in Mowu City.
Failing to enter an elite university didn't matter. Losing his standing in the Liu Family was not an option.
"Second Uncle, that's what happened to me in the Secret Realm Space."
"Qi Yuan really isn't ordinary. After activating the Eight Gates of Limitless, he can wield Grandmaster Realm strength!!"
"Of course, he's still nowhere near your level, Second Uncle."
Liu Song didn't believe his future achievements would stop at the Grandmaster Realm.
Yet he had to admit that Qi Yuan's current strength far surpassed his own.
He had heard that his second uncle had had a minor clash with Qi Yuan, so he had come to poison his uncle's mind against him.
He could also build a closer relationship with Liu Tianjun along the way.
Liu Tianjun's expression was dark.
He had never been a broad-minded man, and Qi Yuan had insulted him in front of Jia Nan.
It had been an utter humiliation.
Hearing Liu Song's account now, he found it unbelievable.
A trace of panic suddenly stirred within him.
That day, Qi Yuan had wanted to kill him while he was under the illusion's control.
Now it seemed that hadn't merely been a joke. That little bastard really might have the strength to kill him!!
Where did things go wrong? How could someone with the Sharingan be so powerful?!
Countless thoughts churned through his mind. After waving his nephew away, he dialed a mysterious number.
"Hello! I'll pay a hundred million for someone's head."
The call ended shortly afterward.
Liu Tianjun pulled out his communications card and tossed it into the toilet.
"Qi Yuan, you brat, I've certainly shown you enough respect."
"The Freemasons charged me a hundred million. Remember not to cross me in your next life!!"
The Yang Family, Shangcheng City.
Most of the Yang Family had already relocated.
Only the family head, Yang Su, and a handful of trusted aides remained, ready to leave.
But Yang Su's expression was extremely grim.
"So Yang San, along with Yang Ding and the others from a few days ago, were all killed by that brat Qi Yuan?"
He had already received word that Qi Yuan had placed first in the Martial Trial.
The report included news of him activating the Eight Gates of Limitless.
He immediately understood how those Yang Family members had died!!
Yang Su felt as though his lungs would burst with rage.
No one had dared to show the Yang Family such contempt in the past ten years!!
At the same time, a shadow fell over his heart.
His father, Qi Hong, had been able to kick a Quasi-King Beast to death with the Eight Gates of Limitless. His son might be able to do the same!!
"Elder Mu, find an opportunity to kill this Qi Yuan for me!!"
An old man stood beside him, his aura vast.
Even Yang Su treated him with great respect.
But Elder Mu frowned and said, "I'm from Fengzhou. It wouldn't be appropriate for me to act in Yu Province."
Yang Su's expression turned somewhat ugly.
Although he was a Grandmaster Realm expert, Elder Mu was a direct subordinate of the Wind King.
He was also an expert listed in the Grandmaster Rankings.
It was only through his son Yang Tianbao's connections that he had been able to have Elder Mu come to Yu Province to escort him to Fengzhou.
Elder Mu looked at Yang Su's unpleasant expression.
Then he stroked his beard. "Although I can't act myself, I can have someone else do it!"
Yang Su's eyes lit up.
Elder Mu continued, "Because Yu Province has such a powerful Yu Wang, the Freemasons are relatively weak here."
"But hiring them to kill a wet-behind-the-ears brat would still be child's play!!"
Qi Yuan had spent five days in No. 5 Town altogether.
The Martial Trial had ended today, and it was finally time to go back.
However, Yan Gang had long since returned to Shangcheng City, and Qi Yuan was no longer a student at Shangcheng No. 1 Middle School.
So he returned alone.
"Yang Family, it's time to settle our score!"
But when Qi Yuan returned to Shangcheng City, he heard that the entire Yang Family had relocated.
Only some branch members remained.
The people in charge who had seized his Secret Realm Inheritance back then had long since vanished.
"What a shame. I'll have to deal with the Yang Family later!"
"But it's time to take care of Uncle Yan's matter!"
Before leaving, he had gone straight to Jia Nan.
He had asked for his help, hoping he could use his connections to make Yan Gang the principal of Shangcheng No. 1 Middle School.
He had been prepared to pay a price.
Of course, if Jia Nan couldn't manage it, he would go to Xu Ying.
Hadn't she always wanted him to become a Guardian of the Xu Family?
But without another word, Jia Nan had called the mayor of Shangcheng City directly.
Although the mayor was also at the Grandmaster Realm, he was far below Jia Nan.
Besides, Jia Nan belonged to Yu Wang's inner circle. The mayor of Shangcheng City was only too eager to curry favor with him.
It was merely appointing the principal of an ordinary high school. The appointment papers should already have been issued by now.
Soon, Qi Yuan arrived at Yan Gang's home.
Aunt Hong opened the door.
Qi Yuan discovered that Yan Gang had visitors.
Yan Gang was positively glowing, and several people stood beside him.
"Yuan, you're back. This is..."
He was about to introduce them when a middle-aged man stepped forward from the group.
"You must be Qi Yuan. You certainly live up to Guardian Warden Jia's praise."
"Let me introduce myself. I'm Sima Nan, the mayor of Shangcheng City!!"
"I came specifically to visit Principal Yan today!!"
Qi Yuan's gaze sharpened. The mayor of Shangcheng City had come in person? Did Jia Nan have that much influence?
Yan Gang had been wondering why he had been appointed principal of Shangcheng No. 1 Middle School.
Now he understood everything. His Yuan had made a connection with Guardian Warden Jia!!
"Principal Yan, it's settled. I'll personally visit Shangcheng No. 1 Middle School tomorrow to help you put those slippery old hands in their place!!"
"As for that matter...?"
But Yan Gang said, "Mayor Sima, although that Small Secret Realm Space isn't dangerous, our Yuan is still young. Could you find someone else?"
Qi Yuan frowned, and only after a while did he understand the full story.
Shangcheng City had a Small Secret Realm Space containing Demon Beasts no higher than level two.
The Yang Family had always guarded it, and their departure had left Shangcheng City with a mess.
The city's Law Enforcement Team couldn't spare many people. Surely the mayor couldn't go himself!!
Sima Nan had come to Yan Gang's home both to show goodwill toward Qi Yuan and to ask him to eliminate the dangers within that Small Secret Realm Space.
But Yan Gang wasn't very willing to agree, even though he now knew Qi Yuan was no longer the child he remembered.
Qi Yuan, however, smiled faintly. Since Sima Nan had shown him such respect, this little matter would take hardly any effort.
"Mayor Sima, just leave this little matter to me!!"
Sima Nan's eyes immediately lit up.
Such a small matter really didn't require him to come in person.
The Small Secret Realm Space wasn't a major issue either, but wouldn't these exchanges help them build a relationship?
Since Qi Yuan and Yan Gang had actually managed to establish a connection with Guardian Warden Jia, he would have to pay them more attention.
He had spent long enough in this godforsaken backwater!!
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