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Chapter 191: Lin Qi's Plan
Chapter 191: Lin Qi’s Plan (Requesting Monthly Vote)
“The Freshman Competition consists of the Team Tournament and Individual Tournament. The Team Tournament is also known as the Disaster Beast Hunt Tournament.”
“The venue is the War Base behind our academy, a facility jointly established by our institution and the Imperial Military.”
“Our academy lacked sufficient personnel, so the Imperial Military stepped in to assist. The collaboration was a natural fit.”
“The War Base, officially named Azure Firmament Base, is located on the ground level at Fort 06. It’s been transformed into a Disaster Beast Park resembling Ruin Town, where the annual Team Tournament is held.”
On the wide asphalt road, countless electric and sightseeing vehicles gathered in a massive procession, rolling into the War Base.
The sun blazed overhead, its scorching heat blanketing the land.
Ahead loomed towering black steel structures—the War Base. A palpable aura of violence and bloodshed hung in the air, sending waves of oppressive tension.
Jiang Tao’s voice echoed in the group’s ears.
“We’ve arrived!!”
Suddenly, someone shouted. Shadows sprawled across the horizon.
Rows of colossal steel walls rose, surrounding a central plaza and parking area. Crowds already swarmed the site, clustering around a towering black metal gate—twenty meters high and two hundred meters wide, scarred with deep claw marks and soaked in the stench of blood.
From Lin Qi’s vantage point, he spotted a pair of claw marks stretching over five meters. The sheer scale left him wondering what kind of beast could have caused such devastation.
Above the gate, nine massive projection screens displayed different zones.
The group disembarked at the plaza entrance, arming themselves. Lin Qi led the way, flanked by Guan Shan, Wang Qiufeng, and others. Their collective aura surged as they strode toward Azure Firmament Sixth College’s designated area.
Other members of the Sixth College parted respectfully as Lin Qi approached, calling out, “Brother Qi!”
At the forefront stood Lu Wei, a curvaceous instructor in a form-fitting blue combat suit. She greeted Lin Qi warmly.
Lin Qi surveyed the scene. The other academies had gathered similarly to the opening ceremony, with their academy heads leading.
Nearby, Duan Chuchu—a slender figure clad in red-and-white combat gear—stood gripping a gleaming Clear Sword radiating golden light.
Ao Feng of Nine Pavilions, his sharp features framed by silver-white combat attire, twirled a silver Tang Heng Dao with practiced ease.
Huo Wanyang, the top-ranked student, towered over others at over two meters tall. Draped in red, he carried a massive red Great Axe on his shoulder, its blade shimmering with lethal intent. His presence alone rivaled an eighth-grade Disaster Beast, the Earth-Shattering Dragon.
Elsewhere, Li Lei hefted a War Axe, while the twin sisters of Third College, clad in red and blue, moved with synchronized precision.
As the group stood in the War Base, their combined auras radiated an unspoken dominance.
Jiang Tao, dressed in white combat gear, leaned in. “Brother Qi, we’ve discussed it. Everything’s proceeding as planned.”
“I reviewed past records. The Disaster Beast Hunt Tournament lasts three days, but barely over two—ending at 5 PM on the 12th.”
“Historically, once the Team Tournament Points gap forms, many competitors withdraw early to prepare for the Individual Tournament.”
“Huo Wanyang, Ao Feng, and others will likely drop out once they secure a significant lead. That’s our chance.”
Lin Qi nodded, aligning with his own thoughts.
The First Institute, Nine Pavilions, and Second College were all formidable. While Sixth College’s top twenty could match them, the overall strength of the top hundred lagged.
A direct clash with First Institute or Nine Pavilions would be impossible, even with Lin Qi’s boundless stamina. They had to acknowledge their objective disadvantages and exploit them strategically.
“If we want a higher rank, we need to take risks,” Lin Qi said.
“Hold back for the first two days, conserve energy, and stay mid-tier. When Huo Wanyang and the rest withdraw on the third day, we’ll strike.”
“Understood!”
Jiang Tao nodded, turning to signal Guan Shan and the twenty-odd others. A silent understanding passed through their ranks.
“Students!”
A towering figure appeared—a holographic projection of Deputy Principal Xu Wenji, his beard flowing.
“Welcome to the Freshman Competition’s Team Tournament—the Disaster Beast Hunt Tournament!”
“You’ve all attended the Survival Training Camp; the rules are familiar.”
“The Disaster Beast Hunt Tournament begins at 10 AM today, concluding two days later at 5 PM on the 12th.”
“No Restorative Elixirs allowed. Use only supplies from Safe Houses.”
“You’ll each receive a Smartwatch, identical to the Survival Training Camp.”
“The ranking system is updated. Press the Yellow Button to view the Nine Freshman Academies’ Points Leaderboard and your academy’s internal rankings.”
The crowd nodded—these details matched the rulebooks provided earlier.
“One final note—the most crucial one.”
“Each Disaster Beast killed earns Cash Rewards.”
“Level-1 Beasts: 1 Point, 1,000 Xia Kingdom Currency.”
“Level-2 Beasts: 10 Points, 10,000 Xia Kingdom Currency.”
“Level-3 Beasts: 100 Points, 50,000 Xia Kingdom Currency.”
“Want more money? Slaughter as many Disaster Beasts as you can!!” Xu Wenji roared.
“Roar!!”
The crowd erupted in cheers.
Forget rankings—cold hard cash spoke louder. The more beasts slain, the greater the fortune.
Lin Qi’s eyes gleamed. Though he’d expected the rewards, hearing them directly from the Deputy Principal ignited his blood.
He needed money—desperately.
This Tournament was his opportunity to strike gold.
As staff distributed Smartwatches, countless black metallic spheres ascended into the sky, ready to deploy.
Time ticked. 9:59 AM.
Xu Wenji raised his hand.
“I now declare—the Disaster Beast Hunt Tournament officially begins!!”
“Boom!!”
The metal gates groaned open, splitting apart to reveal a vast, ruined wilderness beyond.
“Charge!!”
With thunderous cries, Senior Disciple Sisters from each academy surged forward, arrows loosed from bows, vanishing into the forest.
Nine thousand students stormed the terrain like an unstoppable tide.
Lin Qi vanished like a black lightning bolt, racing into the depths.
The Tournament’s venue, Disaster Beast Park, spanned several times the size of Tianhai City’s Ruin Town. It was divided into two zones:
Zone 1: Primarily Level-1 and Level-2 Disaster Beasts.
Zone 2: A mixed area where Level-3 Beasts frequently appeared.
(End of Chapter)
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