Fengyun University is located within Ying Province.
After the [Martial Ground Baptism] ended, the campus forums were immediately flooded with activity.
The reason is quite simple--
Of the ten prodigies who participated in the baptism, nine left the Secret Realm early, and eight of them had to be carried back by the medical department.
According to the medical department, their injuries were remarkably similar: their bodies were encased in ice, and their faces were frostbitten and purple.
Clearly, they all suffered damage from the same martial arts technique.
They're all little gluttons!
With their departure, the only one left to undergo baptism within the martial arts realm was that mysterious young man who was somewhat unfamiliar to them.
Now that things have come to this, even a fool could guess what happened in Wudi.
Not to mention, the school's [News Department] followed up on the news immediately afterward.
Within the Martial Ground Secret Realm, Ye Li fought nine opponents in one battle.
Just a few days prior, Xu Tian, the Thunderclap Spear, had been making a big fuss about Ye Li's whereabouts.
The day after the Martial Ground Baptism, he vanished without a trace from the campus.
According to the person in charge of [Ze Wei Tower], he disregarded his injuries, forcibly accepted a white-level mission, and then stormed out.
Naturally, they went to lay low and avoid the limelight.
The other nine people did almost the same thing.
Some stayed indoors, some returned to their master's sect, and some went out to seek medical treatment...
The nine prodigies who were once so glorious have all become part of Ye Li's verifiable achievements in just two days.
The following morning, Ze Wei Tower.
Many students sat around on the second floor, discussing the matter enthusiastically.
"Are you serious? That Ye Li took down all nine of the others by himself?!" Someone's eyes widened, and they jumped up from their chair.
"This is what our school's News Department said: other places exaggerate news to gain exposure, but our school doesn't need to fabricate anything, right?"
Someone holding a bronze medal exclaimed, "Holy crap, it's true! Ye Li is now number one on the Fengyun Ranking chart!"
"Really?" The others all took out their waist tokens and began to examine them intently.
Then, gasps of alarm echoed throughout the second floor of the Ze Wei Tower.
Not far away.
Lin Yinyun, who was disguised and collecting materials, couldn't help but feel secretly pleased when she heard this.
I don't know why.
Now, whenever she sees someone shocked by Ye Li's performance, she feels a sense of shared suffering.
The increasing number of people like this makes Lin Yinyun feel increasingly comfortable.
I'm not the only one who thinks the world has gone mad... Lin Yinyun's lips curled up into a wild smile.
"This is outrageous..."
After the confirmation was completed, the first student couldn't help but murmur in surprise.
For geniuses like them who came from small towns, the top ten on the Fengyun Ranking were figures they could only dream of.
Now, he's been completely outmatched by a so-called freshman... completely outmatched...
What does this mean?
A young martial artist who is probably not even twenty years old is at the top of the class in a place like Fengyun University.
He is truly a genuine Martial Dao prodigy!
"Shangjing University has Zhu Zhengchuan, and we have Ye Li from here..."
A dry throat bobbed slightly, then a relieved smile appeared on someone's face. "That evens things out. From now on, we won't have to listen to their boasting when we're on missions."
"Really."
His companion nodded in agreement, then asked curiously, "I wonder, which of the two is stronger?"
Upon hearing this, Lin Yinyun frowned slightly.
This guy doesn't even consider the age difference between Ye Li and Zhu Zhengchuan.
Don't they understand even the most basic principles of fairness and justice?
Even now, Ye Li is no match for that Little Gun God.
But in just a few more years, my junior brother will definitely be able to beat that person to a pulp!
Just then, a cry of surprise rang out from the first floor, "Holy crap! My Brother Ye is going to fight that Zhu Zhengchuan!"
Lin Yinyun's heart skipped a beat.
High in the sky.
Two streaks of azure light, accompanied by bursts of sonic booms, were moving toward Shangjing Province at an astonishing speed.
Ordinary martial artists can only gain the ability to fly freely once they reach the Seventh Tier.
However, both Ye Li and Zuo Qingyu possess the ability to control airflow, making it easy for them to travel by wind for extended periods.
There's just a difference in speed.
Despite the howling wind, Zuo Qingyu remained calm, while Ye Li frowned slightly.
"..."
Ye Li let out a silent breath; he was certain that the other party possessed a talent or martial skill that boosted speed.
They travel incredibly fast.
He had no shortage of internal energy, and his output efficiency was also up to par, but he just couldn't surpass his opponent.
All I can say is that this is the foundation of Sixth-Tier Martial Artist.
"Shangjing Province is just ahead."
Zuo Qingyu suddenly spoke.
She looked at the city cluster that was faintly visible in the distance and casually said:
"I have already discussed it with the Shangjing University, and the competition will be held in the next two days. Is there anything else you need to prepare?"
"No."
"Is it tomorrow or the day after?" Zuo Qingyu asked.
Ye Li calmly replied, "There's no time like the present. In my opinion, let's do it today."
"Why do you seem more anxious than I am..."
Zuo Qingyu looked at Ye Li suspiciously. Her original intention was to let Ye Li go over first to familiarize himself with the environment and rest for a night before the Exchange Competition.
This Exchange Competition is different from previous ones.
The first battle is also the decisive battle, and given Zhu Zhengchuan's terrifying reputation, it is likely that the entire faculty and students of Shangjing University, and even some high-ranking figures from various factions, will come to witness the ceremony.
If he makes a mistake and loses, the reputation Ye Li has just built up will be ruined.
"Although I also think you and Zhu Zhengchuan are evenly matched, you've only just advanced to the Fifth Tier. He might not be able to guarantee he doesn't have some trump card to defeat opponents of higher ranks..."
Zuo Qingyu couldn't help but ask, "Are you sure you don't want to reconsider?"
"What are your considerations?"
Ye Li glanced at her and asked, somewhat amused.
He was already at the Fifth-Tier Peak.
With the help of the Beast God Cult's Saintess from [Soul Control], he was even 10% confident that he could thoroughly ravage the girl in green before him until she was in tears.
Dealing with a Fourth-Tier Level Eight "monster"...
Does he need to decide which hand to use to knock him down?
That's really quite impolite.