I'll Just Bring the Trophy Back for You
Just as everyone was lost in their own thoughts—
"Hahahaha!"
A wild and unrestrained laugh came from afar, growing louder as it approached, making one's eardrums vibrate.
Everyone instinctively looked up.
A black figure streaked through the air like a falling meteor, crashing into the open space in the center of the square with a whooshing sound.
Boom--!
A loud bang followed, and dust billowed up.
The hard bluestone slab instantly cracked with spiderweb-like patterns, and gravel flew everywhere.
As the smoke and dust cleared, Bai Yushan slowly stood up.
He wasn't wearing his school uniform; he was still dressed in a simple black outfit, his black hair slightly disheveled, and a smug smile playing on his lips.
The surrounding students were stunned, staring blankly at the boy in the center of the field.
What kind of operation is this?
Yu Zhen was so startled his heart nearly jumped out of his chest. He quickly walked over and whispered, "My little darling, you've finally arrived! Can't you be a little more discreet? In broad daylight..."
"Keep a low profile?"
Bai Yushan chuckled, strode up to Yu Zhen, and patted him on the shoulder.
"Uncle Yu Zhen, relax."
His tone was casual, yet carried an undeniable confidence. "I'll bring the trophy back to you once I get to Skysea City."
A single sentence, spoken casually, struck everyone like a boulder.
Win a trophy?
It's as easy as taking candy from a baby!
The other trainees from the youth group looked rather displeased, thinking this guy was far too arrogant.
Xu Xiaoyu frowned, about to say something, when she was pulled by the person next to her.
He recalled the rumors about Bai Yushan from Class Zero, his heart skipped a beat, and he swallowed the words that were about to come out.
Gu Yue crossed her arms, glanced at Bai Yushan, and snorted coldly, "You're full of tricks. If you'd come a few minutes later, we would have already set off."
"What's the rush?" Bai Yushan raised an eyebrow. "Anyway, with me here, it's the same whether you arrive early or late."
"Don't get too cocky," Gu Yue rolled her eyes at him. "Just don't hold me back on the field."
It's still uncertain who will hold us back.
The two of them started their usual banter, exchanging words back and forth.
Yu Zhen stood to the side, watching these two lively characters, and felt much more at ease.
As long as they come, that's fine.
With these two on the team, Eastsea Academy should finally be able to hold its head high in this Skysea Alliance Grand Competition!
He took a deep breath, raised his hand and waved. "Everyone's here! Let's go! Destination: Skysea City!"
The convoy slowly started, carrying the Eastsea Academy's participating team, and headed towards Skysea City.
Outside the car window, the scenery rushed past.
Bai Yushan leaned against the window, gazing at the distant horizon, a hopeful smile playing on his lips.
The Skysea Alliance Grand Competition...
Hopefully it won't be too boring.
On the Soul Guidance Train from Shrek City to Skysea City.
The silver-gray train cut through the sky, speeding dozens of meters off the ground, passing over rolling green hills, open plains, and cities dotted with lights, the scenery outside the window becoming a blurry band of color. Inside the carriage, however, it was ridiculously stable, even the spring water in the cup on the table did not move an inch.
This is Shrek Academy's exclusive short-distance Soul Guidance Train, with an interior that's unbelievably luxurious.
Soft ice-field Soul Beast fur sofas lined both sides, while the long jade table in the center was filled with fresh spirit fruits and exquisite Soul Master snacks.
Miniature Soul Gathering Array were set up at the four corners of the carriage, and the faint fluctuations of Soul Power nourished the meridians of the body, allowing one to slowly improve their cultivation even while traveling. Soundproofing, shock absorption, and defensive array patterns were all available, so not to mention ordinary Soul Master, even Soul King attacking at full power would not be able to harm the people in the carriage in the slightest.
In one of the private carriages, seven boys and girls dressed in dark green Shrek school uniforms were huddled together, playfully bickering.
The younger students huddled around the table playing with soul guide cards, their laughter rising and falling, the Soul Power glow on the cards shimmering on their faces. The older students, who appeared to be seniors, leaned back on the sofas, some with their eyes closed, meditating and refining their Soul Power, others flipping through thick soul guide tomes, their faces expressionless.
For them, this kind of local-level competition is not even a warm-up.
Shen Yi sat on the single sofa at the front of the carriage, dressed in a neat dark green outfit, his long, snow-white hair loosely tied back, revealing his delicate and sharp eyebrows and eyes. His expression was calm and composed, and he exuded a faint sense of pressure.
She clapped her hands; the sound wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire carriage, drowning out all the noise.
"Kids, we'll arrive at Skysea City in two hours. Give it your all in the exhibition match after the opening ceremony tomorrow."
She paused, then said calmly, "Our opponents are the previous youth champions of the Skysea Alliance. They're all adults, so their strength shouldn't be underestimated."
That's what she said, but a faint smile played on her lips.
After all, Shrek Academy announced thousands of years ago that it would no longer participate in the regular Soul Master competitions on the continent.
Simply put, he's too strong.
Perhaps in a city, a child Innate Full Soul Power can be called a genius.
But the so-called genius is merely the minimum requirement for Shrek Academy's entrance exam.
You may be made of gold, but Shrek Academy is all about gold and glitter!
Even among the sixth-year students of Shrek Outer Court, any random student could generally reach the Soul King level in terms of Soul Power, and their actual combat strength was far superior to that of unorthodox Soul Master of the same level.
Even if it were a temporary team randomly selected from first to fourth graders, it would be a complete blow to the youth group champions of local competitions.
As soon as he finished speaking, the carriage burst into laughter.
"Teacher Shen, don't worry! It's just a local champion, I can beat ten of them with one hand!"
"Exactly! Last time during the Outer Court's assessment, we defeated opponents stronger than them, so this is a piece of cake, isn't it?"
Several younger students laughed and joked, their faces showing no concern, as they swung the cards around with a loud clatter.
For them, the title of local champion sounds impressive, but in reality, it's largely undeserved.
By the window, Ye Xinglan rested her chin on her hand, gazing at the scenery rushing past outside.
Her long, golden hair cascaded down her shoulders, sunlight streaming through the car window and gilding the ends with gold. Her large, clear, azure eyes trembled gently, and her skin was as white as fine jade. She had a curvaceous figure, her long legs casually crossed, and even in her loose school uniform, her superior figure was undeniable.
She is one of the core combat forces in this competition. With the Star Sword Martial Soul and the Two-Ring Soul Grandmaster, she has achieved the unity of man and sword at a young age. Her sword intent is so strong that even many senior students are ashamed of themselves.
On the seat next to him, Xu Lizhi was holding a meat bun bigger than his face, munching on it with gusto, oil smearing all over his mouth.
He has a chubby figure, his green sportswear is stretched tight, and the fat on his face makes his eyes slit into two slits. He looks honest and funny. Don't underestimate this fat man. He is a Baozi Wuhun and a second-ring auxiliary soul master. His recovery and gain abilities are top-notch at the same level.
They are both promising talents that the academy is focusing on developing. They were specially arranged to join the exhibition team this time so that they could broaden their horizons and gain experience.
Since the opponents are relatively weak, it's a good opportunity to practice.