Both sides agreed on the challenge, and it was permitted by school rules to fight in a specific training area.
Conversely, if someone takes action directly within the academy, the person who strikes first faces a serious problem.
Especially since the exchange students have a special status, they can be considered as 'guests' who were invited over.
If someone dared to treat guests like that, it would be tantamount to trampling on Dean Fu's face. No matter what connections they had, they would be severely punished. It would be a losing proposition, so naturally no one would do such a stupid thing.
At the same time, someone in the distance was observing the commotion and connected to their communicator. "What? Don't worry, do you think I'd act like a clown and provoke Wen Jing?"
Upon hearing this, the advisor on the other end was immediately moved and said, "I was overthinking it. Young Master has indeed matured..."
"This student--"
Song Zhi frowned, but was interrupted by the other side before he could speak.
"It's none of your business, Wen Jing. Don't you dare accept it?"
The person at the very front stared intently at Wen Jing, who made no attempt to conceal his presence, while more and more Azure Jade students, who had been waiting to see the spectacle, gathered around.
The Awakener Academy is sparsely populated, and it's unusual for it to be like this unless something really happens. Everyone here must have known about the exchange students' arrival and came specifically to see them.
All eyes were on Wen Jing.
If she were to refuse at this moment, rumors would immediately spread that "the league champion is nothing special," "she doesn't even dare to accept a challenge," and " Ocher Soil students are just cowards afraid of losing."
Conversely, defeating this challenger demonstrates the strength expected of a league champion like her. There will be a continuous stream of challengers to come, wasting her time and energy.
Wen Jing turned his gaze away from the dormitory and looked at the challenger.
Her gaze was calm, yet it made the person being stared at feel nervous, as if they were facing an academic tutor, and they couldn't help but swallow unconsciously.
"Have your grade-level ranking matches finished?"
The group exchanged glances. "It's over."
Wen Jing then asked, "What's your ranking in your grade?"
I ranked forty-seventh in my grade.
The challenger puffed out his chest, not wanting to lose face, and said with a forced smile, " Wen Jing, I was eliminated by Luosi in the Freshman League, so I've always wanted to challenge you, who defeated Luosi. You wouldn't disagree, would you?"
Wen Jing's performance in the Freshman League amazed some with her strategic wisdom, but others disagreed, believing she relied on tactical evasion and clever tricks.
If they were to actually fight head-on, the outcome would be uncertain.
The ambition of the Awakened makes many people think, "I could do that too."
The next moment, Wen Jing flatly rejected him. "I don't agree."
"Are you scared?" the challenger asked, sounding somewhat excited.
Wen Jing, looking at him, stated bluntly, "You're too weak."
"If you want to challenge someone, find one of the top ten students in your grade to fight me, or you can consider it me challenging the top ten students in your grade."
These words caused an uproar among the Azure Jade students present, and even the students from Ocher Soil's side stared at her in shock.
Although I know Wen Jing is very strong, but... but wouldn't it be a bit too much for him to challenge all ten of the top students in Azure Jade grade at once...?
"That's outrageous!"
Many Azure Jade students at the scene were breathing heavily. Even the top students from the Mystic Radiance Academy wouldn't dare to say such things so arrogantly.
Awakened possess different talents and abilities, and these abilities can counter each other. Sometimes, a C-level Awakened's talent might be a natural counter to a B-level or A-level individual, but they would be weaker against other individuals.
To casually challenge the top ten students in Azure Jade's grade is to show that he completely disregards the academy's strength!
Wen Jing, do you know what you're saying?
This challenge isn't the kind of battle royale mode where you can use the environment; it's a complete head-on confrontation. Her stealth talent won't have the same miraculous effect as in a real match.
"I know, but there are conditions for playing with me."
"Conditions?" The other person then showed an "I knew it" expression. "You mean you want to limit us to playing in virtual environments or something? The top ten in our grade have all broken the 60% compatibility barrier!"
"No, that's not it." Wen Jing shook his head.
The crowd asked, puzzled, "So what are your conditions?"
At this point, Wen Jing stated his condition. "If you lose, you have to give me the right to live in the villa that the academy awarded me. I'm used to living here."
Going to Mystic Radiance was for a competition, and a few days would pass quickly. But in Azure Jade, she would be living for three months, mainly to learn combat skills. Under these circumstances, she naturally preferred to live in a villa with an underground training ground.
Upon hearing this, the Azure Jade group was completely stunned.
No, she was just looking at the dorms and complaining about the living conditions?! How can someone be so arrogant!
"Let's call it a day. Come find me again once you've decided who's calling."
Having said that, Wen Jing waved his hand and turned to leave, ignoring the astonished and bewildered Azure Jade group.
"..."
The remaining Azure Jade provocateurs and the Ocher Soil exchange students subconsciously exchanged glances, completing a strange yet tacit communication.
Azure Jade members:?
The people of Ocher Soil:
Chapter 131
As soon as the exchange student team from Ocher Soil arrived in Azure Jade, the news that Wen Jing had declared his intention to challenge the top ten students in Azure Jade's grade spread like wildfire.
Since it involved a sense of collective honor, before the people who had gone to the exchange student dormitory area to challenge the students had completely dispersed, related posts on the Azure Jade Academy student forum exploded.
[What's with the arrogance? A mere F-rank dares to look down on Azure Jade?]
[Isn't her league style all about dodging and picking off the weak points? Does she really think she's a god of war?]
[For rational discussion, does her move suggest she thinks Ocher Soil can challenge Azure Jade's position?]
[Not being in the top ten means you're not qualified to challenge? Haha, let's wait for the top ten of our grade to teach Wen Jing a lesson!]
Even if Wen Jing won the Freshman League championship, he shouldn't look down on people like that. Even the most outstanding talents in Mystic Radiance wouldn't dare to say that, let alone Wen Jing who carries the labels of ' Ocher Soil Student' and 'Potential Rating F'.
While the students of Azure Jade, especially the second-year students, were in a state of high spirits, this newsworthy topic also spread to the other two colleges, sparking widespread discussion on the college forums of Ocher Soil and Mystic Radiance.
Mystic Radiance Academy watched from the sidelines, while the forum was filled with people either enjoying the show or offering condescending Analysis.
[Hilarious! Azure Jade Academy got completely overwhelmed by the Red Earth Academy!]
[Opening betting: What ranking in Azure Jade can defeat our F-class champion?]
[A rational Analysis the strategic objectives behind Wen Jing's reckless actions]
[Top 10 Strength Assessment of the Azure Jade Academy, can someone provide an overview? I think I only remember Rong Feng.]
As for the forum of the Red Earth Academy, the support was mixed with some concerns.
[Support! Our champions should have this kind of confidence!]
[A freshman's virtual encouragement message! The senior student will definitely win!]
[I'm a little worried, the top ten students from the Azure Jade Academy all seem to be very strong...]
Please, that's Wen Jing!
[Please don't dig up dirt, I'm just speaking from the perspective of a former exchange student. When we were in Azure Jade, they always looked down on us. I'm hoping Wen Jing can prove them wrong this time.]
The three academies reacted differently, but they all undoubtedly focused their attention on this Azure Jade exchange activity.
Inside Principal Azure Jade's office.
When Dean Fu saw Bai Xiao's name displayed in the communication notification, a strange look appeared in his eyes before he answered the call.
"What happened?"
"I suddenly have an urgent mission, and I haven't been able to be reached for a while." A somewhat unstable holographic image appeared on Dean Bai's end.
Upon hearing this, Dean Fu nodded without asking what kind of urgent mission it was. Since it was something that could not be contacted for a period of time, it could only involve a few types of situations, all of which he could not inquire about further.
Dean Bai continued, "So I'm leaving my student in your care."
Dean Fu was speechless. He hadn't expected Dean Bai to be so protective of a student after taking him in. However, being a man known for his reliability, he still replied expressionlessly, "Don't worry, you don't need to come and tell me specifically. The Iron Curtain Group's influence doesn't extend to the academy."
"No," Dean Bai explained, "What I mean is, if she causes any trouble in Azure Jade, please be lenient with her."
"..."
Dean Fu was completely baffled. He checked the time and realized that it had only been half an hour since the exchange students arrived in Azure Jade.
"She just landed, what trouble could she possibly cause?"
"Haha, you agreed, then I'll trouble you. Goodbye!" Dean Bai finished speaking in one breath and hung up the communication in a hurry, as if the task was very urgent.
Just as the communication ended, Dean Fu saw the Dean of Academic Affairs' communication pop up.
*
Zou Jie, who ranked fifth in the second grade, accepted the challenge!
About an hour later, there was a new development in the situation.
As soon as the news of someone taking up the challenge broke, the Azure Jade Forum was filled with voices of support.
Upon receiving the news, the Ocher Soil group quickly gathered information about Zou Jie and informed Wen Jing, who was studying the Azure Jade Academy's course schedule. Exchange students could freely join classes, thus they could see all the courses currently offered, a number far greater than those in Ocher Soil.
" Zou Jie's potential is C-level. His Wilderness Body is Special Fantasy Species, specializing in area-of-effect attacks and possessing extremely strong defense."
"He was eliminated in the third day's melee of the Freshman League. He used to be ranked between tenth and fifteenth in Azure Jade grade, but he gained considerable opportunities during the recent three months of exploration in the Ancient Wilderness, and his strength has improved rapidly. This time, he has broken into the top five of the grade."
"Through connections, I learned some information about this person. After he was able to transform into Wilderness Body, the characteristics of that Wilderness Body became extremely difficult to deal with; it's said he can even become invisible..."