I Want to Shatter His Dao Heart! (Thanks to "Magic Yuzu Cutie"!)

Shangjing University, Training Ground No. 1.

By afternoon, the atmosphere here was exceptionally lively.

Ning Guohua was not exaggerating; in the short time it took to eat a meal, news of the Exchange Competition between the two schools swept across half of Shangjing Province like a whirlwind.

Especially after Ye Li's intelligence was leaked from Ying Province, the news became even more sensational.

It was visible to the naked eye that students were constantly returning from outside the school, rushing excitedly towards the Training Ground.

Or perhaps it was a high-ranking member of the Mountain Gate dressed in unusual clothes, who rushed over on their swords, exchanged brief greetings, and then also headed towards the Training Ground.

Their goal was clear: to witness this rare and exceptional talent Exchange Competition.

Even though, due to the urgency of the situation, forces from slightly farther away could not arrive in time.

As the match approached, the huge stadium remained packed.

At this moment, the Training Ground was packed with people, all smiles, and the noise was deafening.

"This is so exciting! Who wants to fight Senior Zhu?!"

"You're crazy! You came here without even knowing who it is?!"

"Nonsense! When I heard about this competition, I rushed over to reserve a spot without even watching the videos. How could I have had time to find out anything?"

"He's a prodigy from Fengyun University, named Ye Li. I don't know much about Ying Province. Has anyone heard of him?"

"I just found out too. Apparently, he's a prodigy who reached the Heavenly Gate Realm in his freshman year!"

"A freshman facing a critical juncture? That's impressive!"

"Really? What do you guys think is the odds of him going up against Senior Zhu?!"

"30/70 split! Senior Zhu gets 70%!"

"That's too conservative. I think it's 20/80!"

"..."

The atmosphere in the stands was electric, with many people chanting Zhu Zhengchuan's name to cheer him on, creating a deafening roar.

Fighting in this environment would certainly put immense psychological pressure on outsiders.

No wonder those prodigies who came here for the Exchange Competition were so nervous...

But there's no way around it.

That's what they call home-field advantage; you can't argue with that!

"..."

Tang Yao sat silently in the spectator stands, her inner turmoil almost showing on her face, her slender palms turning white from the exertion.

What did she hear?

The mysterious student who came to Shangjing University for the Exchange Competition and is about to face Zhu Zhengchuan is Ye Li?!

Not only that.

Ye Li... he's already broken through to the Fourth-Tier Heaven Pass Realm?

How is this possible? How could this be?!

Tang Yao's breathing was erratic, her sharp brows were now filled with confusion and helplessness, and a thin layer of sweat even seeped from her forehead.

This scene left her companions dumbfounded, exchanging bewildered glances.

They had been spending several weeks with Tang Yao and regarded her as their pillar of support.

This was the first time I'd ever seen such a distraught expression on the face of this Sword Dao genius, who was so ambitious and unafraid even of Senior Zhu.

Was he discouraged by Ye Li?

"Student Tang..."

Thinking of this, they quickly comforted her, "It's alright, Ye Li will lose to Senior Zhu soon!"

"Yes, don't you know how Zhu does things? Martial Prodigy from other schools like him, once they've been with him, they're instantly reduced to just ordinary people!"

"Exactly! Maybe he won't even achieve as much as we have in the future!"

"..."

Hearing the comforting words, Tang Yao's mood miraculously improved. "That's true..."

Knowing that Ye Li would also fail later, she felt a secret joy welling up inside her.

Even that boy who seemed to be above everyone else could fail.

Even the arrogant Ye Li will taste the bitterness of defeat...

Tang Yao's heart began to beat faster.

A moment later, she raised her head again, turning her gaze to the Combat Stage below, her eyes filled with anticipation.

On the High Platform.

Zuo Qingyu lay leisurely on the wooden chair, his bare feet gently swaying, seemingly unconcerned about the outcome of the match.

Ning Guohua stood calmly at the front, looking at the cheering crowd below the stage. Thinking of the intelligence he had just gathered, his hands behind his back trembled slightly involuntarily.

The only piece of information he received was a single sentence—

[Ye Li of Fengyun University achieves a one-versus-nine victory in the Martial Ground Baptism!]

What an astonishing record! Just what level of the fourth rank is Ye Li?

Eightfold? Ninth Rank?

Or has it reached the Fourth-Tier Peak?

If that's the case, then Masakawa's chances of winning will be less than 70%...

Principal of Shangjing University's breathing quickened slightly.

He finally understood why Zuo Qingyu dared to bring the other team to play in the Exchange Competition.

This Ye Li is a Martial Dao prodigy even more terrifying than Zhu Zhengchuan.

To possess such combat power in a freshman year, if given another two years, wouldn't he break through to the Fifth Tier before graduation, breaking the historical record for the fastest Fifth Tier attainment in Huaxia's history?

Break through to the Fifth Tier before the age of thirty...

Even Zhu Zhengchuan wouldn't dare make that guarantee.

However, it's not a big problem.

After a brief moment of tension, Ning Guohua calmed down again, having absolute confidence in Zhu Zhengchuan.

Even among martial artists at the Fourth-Tier Peak, the opponent is definitely considered to be at the top level!

In addition to his own S-Grade Martial Arts Talent, Zhu Zhengchuan has the ability to fight even a newly entered Fifth Tier Divine Mansion expert!

And that Ye Li.

To date, no one has said that the boy possesses high-level Martial Arts Talent.

From this perspective...

The advantage is still on our side!

Thinking of this, Ning Guohua felt much more at ease, slowly sat back down in his chair, and couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Fortunately, Zuo Qingyu was a young man who didn't know how to hide his true intentions.

If he waits a few more years and Ye Li comes knocking on his door again, he'll really have to reconsider whether he should accept this Exchange Competition.

Inside the players' lounge.

Zhu Zhengchuan sat on a wooden chair, intently wiping a Black Iron Great Spear.

The spear exuded an astonishing aura of menace, clearly indicating it was a spear-type Treasured Artifacts of considerable rank.

"Possibly at the Fourth-Tier Peak?"

A smile appeared on Zhu Zhengchuan's face, and he quickened his pace as he wiped the gun. "This is interesting..."

He had always believed himself to be the undisputed number one genius in Huaxia.

Unexpectedly, someone else's promotion speed was even more astonishing.

Freshman year, Fourth-Tier Peak...

Thinking of this, Zhu Zhengchuan took a deep breath.

He no longer underestimated his opponent, but instead used his most commonly used Treasured Artifacts and adjusted his energy and spirit to their peak.

He never expected the other party to be of this level, after all, he had never heard of this person before.

However, since it has already happened...

Then let's take him down.

"I hope you're not all looks and no substance, otherwise I'll be very disappointed..."

Zhu Zhengchuan's eyes gradually turned cold. He had been waiting for a worthy adversary for far too long.

And breaking the backbone of such a prodigy is exactly what Martial Dao prodigy like him is meant to do!

PS: There will be another chapter later.