Hearing sentences 'Hundred City Battle', excepts for Ouyang Feng, all of them including Chu Yan confused.
"I know." replied Ouyang Feng. Then, Elder Zhou asked with smile, "Can you explain it?"
"Yes, Elder Zhou. The Hundred City Battle is a battle where all city in the Rockfall State will recruit their own genius as their representative. It is said those who can reach the top rank in this competition can be directly recruit as special student into Star Military University, number one university in Rockfall State. Elder Zhou, do you mean..?"
"Yes, you're right. The reason why White River City is having a martial arts examination is to choose the best students from all schools in the city as their representatives for this competition. This is why we, from Federal, were dispatched as examiners to conduct the exam for each of the cities."
The mention of the Hundred City Battle caused a ripple of reactions among the students. They had never heard of the legendary competition before, but hearing many geniuses from all cities in Rockfall State compete with each other made their blood boil.
Principal Qin Wu stepped forward, his voice deep and serious. "You have been selected as the top five of No. 2 High School, but this examination was only a precursor. Soon, you will compete against the top students from other schools in White River City. Remember, only a few will be chosen to represent our city in the Hundred City Battle, so give your best."
Chu Yan listened intently, his thoughts already buzzing with the possibilities. The opportunity to compete in the Hundred City Battle was a once-in-a-lifetime event, and he knew he could not afford to miss such a rare chance.
Elder Zhou nodded in agreement. "This is why you were brought here today. To prepare you for what lies ahead and to remind you that the true challenge is yet to come. The competition will be fierce, and only the best will have the honor of representing White River City. Of course, the city and federal won't let you guys compete for nothing, as there are few rare rewards for those who become representatives."
After the gathering, Chu Yan left the training hall while in deep thought. The prospect of the Hundred City Battle was exciting, but it also meant that there were many challenges he needed to face. The previous examination was just to filter between ordinary people and geniuses.
That means he will face an opponent that is at least as strong as Lin Chen. With that, Chu Yan glanced at the spirit fruit inside his bag. With this, his cultivation should raise one level, reaching fifth level.
These thoughts occupied his mind as he made his way home. When he finally arrived, the familiar warmth of his home welcomed him. As he stepped inside, his family was already waiting for him, their faces filled with anticipation.
"It went well," Chu Yan replied, his tone steady. "I passed the examination and was chosen as one of the students to compete for a representative position for White River City."
His mother, Su Yi, smiled warmly, but then she asked. "That's wonderful, Yan'er, but what do you mean by representative position?."
"Oh, it's like this.." Then, Chu Yan began to explain about the the representative, including Hundred City Battle. After hearing this, both Chu Wan and Su Yi excited and worried.
His sister, Chu Ying, who had been diligently training in the backyard, hurried inside, her eyes wide with excitement. "You're going to compete in the Hundred City Battle? That's amazing, big brother!"
"Not yet, just to fight for the position now," Chu Yan smiled bitterly.
After some small talk, Chu Yan then handed the card to his father. "Dad, in this card there is 1 million federal coins inside it. Start from now; you don't have to work multiple jobs, and start living without worry."
"This, Yan'er, you don't have to. I know that training martial arts requires a lot of money. Use this money to buy the necessary resources." refused Chu Wan as he returned the card.
"You don't have to worry about that, dad. The school already provides the resources I need. In addition, I'm already a martial artist; one million isn't much to me, so please take it," said Chu Yan persuasively.
After a few thoughts, Chu Wan finally accepted it. One of the reasons he accepts it is so that his family can live better, since Chu Ying also started training martial arts.
After dinner, Chu Yan retired to his room, the Verdant Earthapple clasped in his hand. He settled cross-legged on his bed, the gentle glow of the lanterns casting a tranquil ambiance around him. As he gazed at the Verdant Earthapple, he could feel its powerful energy pulsating and radiating softly.
"This could give me the edge I need for the competition,"