It's nine o'clock in the morning.
City Gymnasium.
After a long two-hour wait, Kyushu finally welcomed the annual National University League.
Following an opening speech by the Director of the Education Department of Nam Giang Province, the host province, a grand and impressive opening ceremony commenced.
Various handsome men and beautiful women, along with a variety of concise and impressive talent performances, instantly ignited the atmosphere in the entire stadium.
The opening ceremony lasted a full half hour.
Finally, hosted by a male and female presenter on the high platform, the 22nd National College Student League officially began, and the large screen above the stage immediately displayed information about the participating schools.
Although there are hundreds of evolution universities across the country, only the 32 key evolution universities present are qualified to participate.
Among them, only the three top universities, namely Shanhai Evolution University, Kyoto Evolution University, and Shanghai Evolution University, have a chance to win the championship.
Even among the three major schools, there are actually differences in strength.
Kyoto Evolution University and Shanghai Evolution University are in a league of their own; they have swept all the national university league championships for the past decade or so.
The two schools are evenly matched, and they basically take turns winning the championship every other year.
They can occasionally achieve consecutive victories, but they have never won three consecutive championships.
In the more than 20 years since the National College Student League was held, only Shanhai Evolution University has achieved a three-peat.
This feat was accomplished in the three years prior to the start of the National College Student League.
After that, their fortunes plummeted, and they were overtaken by Kyoto University and Shanghai University, never winning a championship again.
There were a few years when they were weak, and they couldn't even keep their place in the top three, being pushed down to fourth or fifth place by other universities.
Many faculty and students from Peking University and Shanghai University refer to Shanhai Evolution University as a disgrace to the three major universities.
Even the two universities that occasionally manage to put Shan Hai Evolution University in the top three strongly demand that it be replaced, saying that if you're not strong enough, you shouldn't occupy a position without doing anything.
If Shan Hai Evolution University fails to make it into the top three this year, it will truly be kicked out of the top three universities.
Go Kyoto University!
"Mo Da, you will win!"
"Soochow University will definitely win the title of one of the top three universities this year!"
"......"
The atmosphere at the scene was extremely high. Teachers and students from various schools who were fortunate enough to come to the stadium to watch the game were all shouting and cheering to support their respective schools.
Matching began quickly.
Today is the first round of the competition, with a total of 16 matches, all of which are randomly matched.
Amidst much anticipation, the matching results were released.
Beijing University vs Jiangda.
Magic University vs. Nanjing University.
Shandong University vs. Ocean University of China.
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East University vs. West University.
Guangda vs. HKU.
Upon seeing the results on the big screen, the scene immediately erupted in noise again.
There were cries of agony, cries of excitement, and a mixture of various sounds.
"Oh no, we're going to run into Kyoto University in the first round. We're going to be eliminated in the first round. This is so unlucky."
"Sigh, same here. We've been matched with Magic University, so we're going to be eliminated in the first round too."
"Wow, this is exciting! Shandong University and Ocean University are facing off in the first round! Is the competition for these three universities going to be decided so early on?"
"Is the competition for the three university spots about to be decided? Has Ocean University even asked Soochow University about it?"
"Making it to the quarterfinals would be a success! HKU, go for it!"
"......"
The audience was filled with a cacophony of voices, while the waiting area for the contestants was equally lively, with everyone exchanging pleasantries and exchanging humbly.
If a weak player is matched with a strong player, they'll go up and plead with the boss to go easy on them.
If a strong person is matched with a weak person, they'll go up and say, "Boss, don't be so arrogant later. Give me some face."
"The first round of the competition is about to begin. Contestants from Kyoto Evolution University and Jiangnan Evolution University, please come down to the stage and get ready."
Then the referee outside made that sound.
Students from both schools immediately got up and walked outside from the waiting area.
His spirit was very different when he left.
The students from Peking University were full of confidence, while the students from Jiang University all wore wry smiles.
Looking at the entire Kyushu region, Jiangda's ranking is actually quite high, reaching around seventh or eighth place.
But to be matched with Kyoto University, which is ranked second or third, right from the start is just incredibly unlucky.
"You have three minutes. Please have both schools quickly decide on the first contestant to take the stage."
After the students from Peking University and Jiang University were seated on the chairs on both sides of the ring, the referee on the stage immediately said this to them.
The National College Student League adopts a challenge-style competition format.
The two schools each send someone to the stage. The loser leaves the stage, while the winner continues the competition until all four of the opposing team's contestants are defeated.
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At Kyoto University.
As the team leader, Chen Jiahao asked the other three team members, "Who wants to go on stage first?"
Upon hearing this, the other three all spoke up:
"Let me come up."
"No, you're so weak. What if you can't defeat all four from Jiang University by yourself? Wouldn't that be a disgrace to Jing University?"
"Where am I weak? Didn't you just lose to me in the school competition?"
"That was just my carelessness."
"Stop arguing, you two! I'll go first in this duel. My ex-boyfriend from high school is at Ocean University, and I'm going to go on stage and humiliate him!"
One of the four girls from Kyoto University, a mature woman, suddenly spoke up in a resentful tone.
Upon hearing this, the two arguing youths immediately shut up.
If a girl is going to beat up her ex-boyfriend, then it's just immature of them to argue with her.
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Over at Jiangda University.
The four of them discussed tactics with serious expressions, rather than discussing who should go first.
"There's no way we can win against Kyoto University."
"The only thing we can do is not let them shave our heads."
"Anyway, we have to drag them down with us."
"Yes, use a rotation strategy to wear them down!"
"Captain, I'll go first. I'm a Diamond Turtle transplant recipient, and my defense is amazing. Going first will help you wear down your opponent's stamina to the maximum extent."
"Okay, but don't push yourself too hard. If you can't take it anymore, just admit defeat."
After some discussion, the students from Jiangda University decided on their first contestant to take the stage.
After receiving the information, the referee on the stage announced in a loud voice: "Xie Yanyu from Kyoto University and Zhang Zhiyong from Jiangnan Evolution University, please come up to the stage and prepare!"
Upon hearing the referee's voice, the two fighters quickly stepped onto the ring.
Seeing that both players had stopped moving, the referee spoke again: "Are you ready, both contestants?"
"alright!"
"Ready!"
"Alright, let the duel begin!"
As soon as the referee said that, Zhang Zhiyong from Jiangda University immediately used his turtle-shrinking skill. His back turned into a turtle shell, and his limbs and head instantly retracted into it, turning him into a turtle hiding in its shell.
His goal was simple: to drag the game out until time ran out and the score was tied, eliminating both sides simultaneously.
Even if she loses, it will still take away most of Xie Yanyu's strength.
Xie Yanyu from Peking University had carefully reviewed the contestants' information and naturally knew Zhang Zhiyong's intentions.
She couldn't help but laugh at this.
"You think hiding your head will stop me?"
"Are you too confident, or do you look down on students from Peking University?"
"You have ten seconds to step down!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Xie Yanyu immediately pointed her index finger at Zhang Zhiyong, who was curled up in a turtle shell on the ground, and used her Qi and Blood Release technique on him.
In an instant, a large amount of scorching hot blood and qi rushed into the tortoise shell, burning Zhang Zhiyong so much that he cried out and instantly lost his fighting ability, losing the duel.
In the next three matches, Xie Yanyu remained dominant. Although she couldn't finish the match as quickly as in the first one, she still managed to defeat the next three opponents, leaving Jiangnan Evolution University with a slap in the face.
Upon seeing this, the audience erupted in commotion.
"A girl single-handedly defeated four students from Jiang University. Is this the strength of Peking University?"
"Jiangda is no weak school. It's a top ten university in the country, yet it was completely defeated by Peking University. Is the difference in strength really that huge?"
"This is incredible, truly incredible! I feel that this year's champion is definitely Kyoto University."
"......"
In the waiting area.
After watching Xie Yanyu's performance at Peking University, Qiu Zilu asked An Ruoli, who was sitting next to He Xie, "Junior Sister An, if it were you, would you be confident in defeating all four students from Jiang University?"
"have."
An Ruoli answered without hesitation.
Upon hearing this, everyone else in the waiting area turned to look at her.
Is it true or false?
Is this girl from Shandong University capable of single-handedly defeating four students from Jiangnan University, just like Xie Yanyu from Peking University?
Many people expressed their doubts about this.
At this point, the students from Kyoto University returned to the waiting area.
Xie Yanyu, who had overheard Qiu Zilu and An Ruoli's conversation before entering, looked at An Ruoli and said, "Junior Sister An, although we are all girls, what I can do does not mean you can do it too."
Students at Kyoto University are all proud, especially Xie Yanyu, who is the first female student at Kyoto University.
She felt that even she, who was so strong, hadn't won easily, so why did this freshman from Shandong University say so easily that she could do it too?
An Ruoli looked up at her and said in a cold tone, "You're wrong. Just because I can do something doesn't mean you can. If I were facing those four from Jiangda just now, I could have taken them all off the stage in less than ten seconds instead of having to go through a tough fight."
Upon hearing this, everyone in the waiting area raised their eyebrows.
This freshman at Shandong University seems a bit arrogant.
Xie Yanyu was amused and looked at An Ruoli, saying repeatedly, "Fine, very good. I hope your Shandong University can hold out until we meet at Beijing University. Then I will have a good experience of your strength."
An Ruoli did not respond and completely ignored her.
Chen Jiahao walked over to Qiu Zilu and said with a smile, "Ziluo, this girl from your school is very confident, not bad, not bad."
“Junior Sister An is indeed outstanding, no less than Xie Yanyu from your Peking University.”
Qiu Zilu didn't stand on ceremony at all.
He'd long disliked those people from Peking University; they never took Shandong University seriously, it was all because they were spoiled.
Chen Jiahao gave him a deep look, smiled without saying a word, and then walked past him.
A smile without a word—you don't even need to look to know she's angry.
If they meet again in the ring, Qiu Zilu is likely to be in big trouble.
Qiu Zilu also realized this and regretted that she had gone too far in her confrontation.
"Shandong University, aren't you guys being a bit too overconfident this year?"
On one side of the waiting area, a young man wearing a black bodysuit walked over and said.
He is the captain of Haixi Evolution University, a senior student named Lin Haiyun.
Qiu Zilu was enraged by his words, but she suppressed her anger and smiled calmly, saying, "Our Shandong University is one of the top three universities, of course we are confident."
"It's okay, it won't be like that after this year. After all, you're just a second-rate school that's about to fall out of the top five."
After saying that, Lin Haiyun turned around and left without giving Qiu Zilu a chance to retort.
Sitting next to Qiu Zilu, Zheng Hao couldn't help but smile bitterly and said, "Even a tiger fallen into the plains is bullied by dogs. Now even people from Haida University dare to come and provoke us."
Akiko was speechless, feeling quite uncomfortable.
However, he soon turned his gaze to He Xie, who had been silent the whole time and just kept his head down playing on his phone. He muttered to himself, "Sigh, I can't rely on him. I hope he can help Shandong University get back at them."
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Ten minutes later.
The referee's voice rang out again from the sidelines.
"The second match is about to begin. Contestants from Shanghai Evolution University and Nanshan Evolution University, please come down to the stage and get ready!"
Upon hearing the referee's voice, the students from both schools immediately stood up and left the waiting area.
Next, both sides went on stage to compete in an orderly manner.
I don't know if the two schools have some kind of feud or something.
The outcome of this duel was cruel.
The Magic University team sent their captain, Zhang Ziyang, to start, which made the four contestants from the Nanjing University team weak in the knees before they even got on stage, and then they were instantly defeated.
It was extremely insulting and showed absolutely no mercy.
The Nanjing University leaders in the leadership seats were so angry that their faces turned red, and they cursed loudly.
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In the blink of an eye, another ten minutes had passed.
The referee's voice came as expected.
"The third match is about to begin. Contestants from Shanhai Evolution University and Haixi Evolution University, please come down to the stage and get ready!"
As soon as the sound was made, people on both sides got up and walked outside.
Just as I was about to reach the door.
The captain of the Ocean University team, named Lin Haiyun, didn't forget to provoke them, saying, "Shanda University, you guys need to be mentally prepared now, otherwise you might not be able to accept losing later."
Upon hearing this, Qiu Zilu and Zheng Hao were so angry that they were about to start a fight.
Before they could even speak, He Xie, who was walking to the side, said calmly, "I'll be starting later."
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