After leaving Mu Ningjiao, Jiang Yuan went to find Xu Zhaoting, Qin Yun, and others, giving a gift to everyone he was close with.
Additionally, Jiang Yuan also brought a "gift" for Feng Zhoulong of the Demon Capital Research Institute.
That was the corpse of the Humble Craftsman obtained when the Assassin Hall was annihilated.
Most people would be considered insane for giving such a gift, but Jiang Yuan believed Feng Zhoulong would definitely like it.
However, to be honest, this gift was a bit too creepy.
When Feng Zhoulong, who was far away in the Demon Capital, first received it, even though he had been warned by Jiang Yuan over the phone that it was something horrifying, he was still startled.
He subconsciously thought it was an enemy trying to harm him and almost reported it to the Magic Association.
Fortunately, he reacted in time.
However, when he saw the Humble Craftsman's Shared System talent, he was truly shocked, never imagining such a peculiar talent existed in the world.
His gaze returned to Mingzhu Academy.
Not long after Jiang Yuan returned, Dean Xiao called him over.
"Dean, I've been busy meditating recently, so if there's nothing important, it's better not to look for me," Jiang Yuan said as he pushed open the office door and saw Dean Xiao.
"Jiang Yuan, you're here, have a seat first," Dean Xiao said with a smile.
Jiang Yuan sat on a single sofa nearby, leaning back comfortably.
Then he asked, "What is it that you need me for this time, Dean?"
"I called you over regarding the World Academy Tournament. Do you remember what I told you before?" Dean Xiao happily brewed a cup of tea and placed it in front of Jiang Yuan.
Jiang Yuan picked up the teacup, flattered, "Of course I remember, it's just that I might need some more time to gather enough votes."
"You don't have to worry about that; I've already made special arrangements for you," Dean Xiao said with a smile.
He continued, "I won't say much about Mingzhu Academy's vote. When the nomination competition takes place, you just need to show your face. If you don't want to go, that's fine too; no student will object to your predetermined vote."
"As for the second vote, Old Feng heard that you wanted to participate in the World Academy Tournament and immediately offered to get you a vote. With Old Feng's influence in the Research Institute and his connections, this vote won't be difficult to obtain."
"Additionally, I contacted the military. They have many people holding votes. My face still counts in the military, so you don't have to worry about this third vote either."
"As for the last vote..."
Dean Xiao paused and said, "The last vote might require you to go to the Imperial Capital again. The essence of a recommendation vote is actually that a power thinks highly of you and is willing to recommend you to participate in the World Academy Tournament, so you can use your strength to win votes for yourself at the voting ceremony."
The meaning of the voting ceremony is actually very simple.
First, to select players with sufficient strength to enter the National Training Hall.
Second, to allow students with very few votes to demonstrate their strength and obtain enough votes.
Unless Jiang Yuan received a strong recommendation from General Hua Jun, he couldn't directly become a substitute member like Mo Fan.
Jiang Yuan understood and nodded, asking, "When does the voting ceremony begin then?"
"Soon, on the twenty-fifth of next month," Dean Xiao said.
The twenty-fifth of next month, and today is the fifth.
That means there are still fifty days.
"Okay," Jiang Yuan nodded, "Does the Dean have anything else? If not, I plan to go to the Three Step Tower to cultivate; I haven't used my previous opportunity yet."
"The application was approved?"
"It just passed today."
Upon hearing this, Dean Xiao waved his hand, "Then go, I have nothing else here. Meditate and cultivate well. The voting ceremony isn't just for selecting team members; it's also for selecting a captain. Remember that."
"I remember, I remember."
Jiang Yuan said as he left the office.
The position of National College Team Captain has already been decided by various powers, and that is Ai Jiangtu, who comes from the military and is Ai Tutu's brother.
However, the captain has not been completely finalized; the final decision will depend on who is strongest at the voting ceremony.
Even if Jiang Yuan has no interest in this position, if he shows a bit of strength at the ceremony, the list controllers will naturally make him captain.
This is beyond doubt.
After leaving the office, Jiang Yuan thought of Mo Fan.
He found Mo Fan on his communicator again and called him.
"Moshi moshi, spit it out."
"Are you done over there? When are you coming back from Zhuo Yuan North Corner?"
"Soon, soon, I'll be back in the next two days. I'll show you the new power I've gained then, it's terrifyingly strong!"
"OK, I'll spar with you when you get back."
"What? Jiang Yuan, what did you say? My signal isn't good here, I can't hear you! Gotta go!" Mo Fan immediately hung up the phone.
He complained to Zhao Manyan next to him, "Jiang Yuan wants to spar with me again; I think he just wants to abuse me. Damn this monster, when can I finally pin him down and go wild once?"
"Heh heh." Zhao Manyan smiled without speaking.
He would never forget the Undead System disaster Jiang Yuan displayed during their last training.
Damn, he's not human!
On the other side, Mingzhu Academy.
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Yuan immediately rushed to the Three Step Tower. Taking this opportunity, he intended to elevate all his magic systems, except for the Water System and Undead System, which could not be improved!
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The Three Step Tower, as a very special cultivation sanctuary in the academy, operates on an extremely complex principle.
It relies on a specific energy accumulation mechanism and cannot be used without restraint at any time.
After each activation, it requires a considerable downtime to restore its energy reserves, just like a warrior who has endured a fierce battle needs ample time to rest and recuperate before being able to fight again.
Because of this, Jiang Yuan's current application was only for a seven-day usage opportunity.
Time flew by; the seven days of cultivation passed in a flash.
When Jiang Yuan strode out of the Three Step Tower, he felt refreshed and invigorated.
This cultivation session was incredibly satisfying for him.
This time, he reached the highest level of the Three Step Tower, where the various energies were so concentrated they were almost liquid.
It was so exaggerated that if you clenched your hand, you could feel the energy flowing through your fingers.
Of course, cultivating in such a uniquely advantageous environment yielded very rich rewards.
During this cultivation, his Thunder and Mind reached high-level full cultivation.
His Space System, meanwhile, advanced rapidly to middle-level full cultivation.
Jiang Yuan effortlessly strengthened all his Star Seeds to Level Six.
With the increase in magic level and rank, his Healing innate talent once again exerted its power, and Jiang Yuan's physical strength also improved by a notch.
He needed to find some time to spar with the Eight Directional Undead Monarchs to test what level of demon his current physical strength corresponds to.