A few days passed in the blink of an eye, and soon the start of the school year arrived.
The most anticipated event on the opening day was naturally Mingzhu Academy's traditional welcoming program, the Beast Fighting Competition!
Strangely, Cheng Xiao, who was from the Undead Element, was also arranged into the "Beast" side!
Cheng Xiao initially thought he was being treated specially, but after inquiring, he found out.
It turned out that he was the only Undead Element student recruited this year.
The Academy probably thought there wasn't much difference between the Undead Element and the Summoning Element, so they pulled him into the "Beast" side.
After all, a welcoming program should naturally be as lively and interesting as possible.
"Cheng Xiao Gege, how are you planning to approach this Beast Fighting Competition?" Ye Xin Xia asked curiously.
"Why would you ask that question?" Cheng Xiao asked her in return.
"Although Cheng Xiao Gege usually seems low-key, I can tell that when it comes to resources, Cheng Xiao Gege is never soft-hearted," Ye Xin Xia said softly.
"Then Xin Xia should watch carefully later," Cheng Xiao smiled and didn't give an explanation.
Ye Xin Xia smiled knowingly, understanding Cheng Xiao's meaning.
Mingzhu Academy, Beast Fighting Arena.
The Beast Fighting Competition hadn't even started yet, but the audience seats were already packed, with dense crowds almost filling them up.
In addition, there were also magic web reporters specifically recording these young talents, who had also prepared early.
"Didn't they say there were seven Summoning Mages and one Necromancer this year? Why are there only seven people in the rest area?"
"I heard that the Undead Element can summon Undead, which are as terrifying as zombies, vampires, and Sadako from movies!"
"Tch, what's so scary about the Undead Element? Aren't they just things that crawled out of the ground? One 'Fiery Fist – Explosion' from me will blast them so hard their own mother wouldn't recognize them!"
"..."
The audience was already buzzing with discussions, eager to start.
Ten minutes before the Beast Fighting Competition began.
Cheng Xiao pushed Ye Xin Xia into the arena, found Mu Nujiao and Ai Tutu, and asked the two girls to temporarily take care of Ye Xin Xia for him.
"Cheng Xiao Gege, go for it!" Ye Xin Xia encouraged him.
Cheng Xiao gave her a reassuring smile, then walked towards the Summoners' rest area.
Along the way, thousands of eyes fell on him in unison.
The eighth "Beast" finally appeared.
"Cheng Ge, you're finally here," Mo Fan said when he saw Cheng Xiao arrive.
"Xin Xia overslept today, so we got up a bit late," Cheng Xiao explained.
"..."
Mo Fan selectively ignored that and asked:
"What's the plan for today? Are you going to cause a big stir?"
"Of course, since I'm here, how can I remain unknown?" Cheng Xiao smiled and said:
"Besides... the resources I need are a bottomless pit!"
"With Cheng Ge here, I'm afraid I won't even have a chance to participate," Mo Fan said with a helpless look.
There was nothing he could do, Cheng Xiao's strength was too great.
It was fine when he didn't practice the Summoning Element, but after practicing it, Mo Fan realized the gap between him and Cheng Xiao was like a mayfly trying to shake a giant tree!
But more than regret, Mo Fan was filled with anticipation.
Anticipating how Cheng Xiao would cause a big stir today...
...
The ceremony before the program naturally had to be led by Dean Xiao.
Dean Xiao stood on the platform of this arena with tens of thousands of people, his voice booming:
"Before I speak, I want to confirm something with all the new students who have joined Mingzhu Academy!
"If you only want to come to Mingzhu Academy to gain a reputation and enjoy a high-quality mage life.
"Then I can tell you responsibly, you've come to the wrong place!
"Mages who graduate from Mingzhu Academy must be heroes who can shoulder responsibility and a mission.
"We are not lacking in wealth, fame, and resources; what we truly lack is a heart that pursues the highest magic!"
"The first opponents you will face when you enter Mingzhu Academy are them. Defeat them, and you will become the protagonists of today!!!"
Dean Xiao pointed at the eight "Beasts" in the rest area, making all the eager students in the arena boil with excitement.
"So, who will go first?"
Dean Xiao looked at the eight students in the rest area below the arena.
"I will go first."
Cheng Xiao and another person stood up.
Hai Dafu glanced at Cheng Xiao, a unfamiliar face. As expected, he was the Necromancer.
"Can you do it?" Hai Dafu questioned.
"Trust me, it's a guaranteed win," Cheng Xiao smiled politely.
"Alright, then you go first."
Hai Dafu didn't say much more, sat back down, and quietly watched the show.
It was also good to let this Undead Element go first; there always needed to be a weaker person to highlight his, Hai Dafu's, strength.
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His White Armor Battle Beetle was invincible, enough to sweep everything.
"Oh? You first?" Dean Xiao was surprised to see Cheng Xiao stepping forward.
Wouldn't it be a bit awkward for the final BOSS to appear first?
Cheng Xiao nodded and walked onto the arena.
At this moment, he became the focus of over four thousand new students.
"Dean Xiao, before we start, I'd like to ask a few questions." Cheng Xiao stood in the arena and looked up at the platform.
"This kid..." Dean Xiao had an expression of 'as expected'. He knew that Cheng Xiao going up first wouldn't be that simple.
"Speak," Dean Xiao's eyes showed a look of interested amusement.
Cheng Xiao smiled and began to ask:
"Although I am from the Undead Element, I receive the same treatment as the Summoning Element students on the 'Beast' side.
"If I defeat a hundred people, I only keep the resources for my own Element, but if I don't reach a hundred people, I have to share the resources.
"Dean Xiao, isn't this rule too unfair to us 'Beasts'?"
Hearing this, Dean Xiao couldn't help but laugh:
"Student Cheng Xiao, you are right, this rule is indeed unfair to you.
"Actually, after the rule of defeating a hundred people, there is another rule.
"That is, if you defeat two hundred challengers, you can obtain resources for the entire school.
"Because the condition is too harsh, very few people have been able to achieve it since Mingzhu Academy was founded, so it hasn't been explicitly stated."
Dean Xiao and Cheng Xiao's voices weren't loud, but there was a spiritual amplifier present before the competition started.
Their conversation, under everyone's gaze, reached everyone's ears, immediately causing a massive discussion like a tsunami.
"Holy crap, resources for the whole school, that would be taking off!"
"Are you... so confused you can't even think straight? Didn't you hear Dean Xiao say you have to defeat two hundred challengers?"
"Exactly, what's the concept of two hundred challengers? That's double a hundred challengers!"
"Listening to your words is like Zhuang Zhou bringing purification."
"..."
Dean Xiao smiled and asked, "Do you have any other questions?"
"I don't have any questions, but I'd like to ask Dean Xiao to temporarily add a new rule," Cheng Xiao smiled.
Dean Xiao didn't speak, waiting for him to continue.
"Seriously, what kind of trick is this Necromancer pulling? Can he hurry up? I've been waiting so long the flowers have withered!"
"Just now I heard him say he wanted to add some new rule, could it be that he's scared?"
"Probably, but this is about cultivation resources. If it were me, I'd be scared too."
"..."