Chapter 33 Who is not a genius? [Seeking monthly votes]
Many participating teams were immersed in admiration for Shrek Academy when they suddenly heard this discordant voice and turned their heads in confusion.
Huo Yuhao and the others also looked in the direction of the voice.
The person stood at the head of a team of seven, not far away from Huo Yuhao and the others.
The team was quite impressive, all dressed in silver-white uniforms with the word "Spiritual Transmission" embroidered on the left chest and a pattern of a small, hundred-story pagoda on the back.
These Spiritual Transmission Academy students, like those from Shrek Academy, looked to be only twelve or thirteen years old. There were three boys and four girls, all of them in high spirits. The one
who had just mocked Shrek Academy was the captain standing at the front of the Spiritual Transmission team.
He was a burly man with short hair that stood up like steel needles.
Seeing everyone's eyes on him, he wore a satisfied look on his face and continued,
"What's the point of competing with these ordinary academies?
"If you've got what it takes, come and challenge us from Chuanling Academy!"
Behind the captain stood a petite girl with busty, voluptuous breasts.
The girl gazed at the Chuanling Academy captain with admiration:
"The captain of Shrek Academy was able to hold his own against seven of the champions of the previous Tianhai Alliance Tournament.
Our Captain Qiangu can do the same!
It just so happens that after the Tianhai Alliance Tournament, Chuanling Academy will have a friendly match with Shrek Academy.
Then everyone will see how Shrek, whom they consider invincible, has been trampled under our feet!"
The Chuanling Academy captain nodded proudly.
The people around them, hearing the Chuanling Academy players' boastful remarks, didn't think they were being arrogant.
After all, Chuanling Academy's rapid progress over the years was obvious to everyone.
In recent years, Spiritual Academy has shown signs of catching up to, or even surpassing, Shrek Academy.
While Shrek Academy boasts a 20,000-year heritage, Spiritual Academy, backed by the Spiritual Pagoda, possesses virtually limitless resources.
Even if it were to rely solely on resources, it could produce a host of top talents!
For years, Spiritual Academy has been competing with Shrek Academy for the title of the continent's premier academy.
Consequently, students from both sides frequently clash.
Wu Changkong frowned slightly, glancing at the Spiritual Academy captain without commenting.
Given Wu Changkong's status and position, it would seem petty to argue with these young students.
The continent's premier academy isn't determined by words, but by proven strength!
Huo Yuhao glanced at Tang Wulin and the others, whose morale had dipped after witnessing the strength of Shrek Academy.
Huo Yuhao's eyes gleamed with pride as he addressed the group, "Nothing special."
Tang Wulin's eyes widened. "You call that nothing special?"
Huo Yuhao spoke as if it were a mundane matter.
"We're just young. When we reach their age, we'll definitely be stronger than them!"
Tang Wulin's eyes gleamed with fire.
Indeed, ever since he entered East Sea Academy and followed Boss Huo, he'd been making rapid progress every day.
In another three years, when he was about the same age as the students from these two top academies, he'd at least have reached the third ring.
With his Golden Dragon King bloodline, how could he be any worse than the students from these top academies?
The same thought crossed Xie Xie and Xu Xiaoyan's minds.
Who wasn't a genius?
They were both blessed with unique talents: Xie Xie's twin martial spirits, Xu Xiaoyan's supreme control—absolutely perfect.
Given another three years, they will be no weaker than any of their peers!
Looking at the students whose morale had been restored, Gu Yuena gave Huo Yuhao an admiring look.
Then, she whispered to Huo Yuhao and the others, "The team sent by Spiritual Academy this time isn't actually the strongest.
The only one among the seven who needs attention is the captain—Qiangu Zhuojue.
To completely surpass Shrek Academy in every aspect, Spiritual Academy has also established inner and outer courtyards.
Like Shrek Academy, the outer courtyard of the Spiritual Pagoda is home to only ordinary geniuses.
Only those who can enter the inner courtyard are truly geniuses among geniuses!
The other six members of the Spiritual Academy team are merely the stronger students of the outer courtyard.
Only the captain, Qiangu Zhuojue, is currently a top-tier expert in the outer courtyard and is absolutely certain to enter the inner courtyard.
This extraordinary figure is ranked sixth on the Young Genius List, nicknamed 'Panlong.'"
"Young Genius List? What's that?" Tang Wulin asked curiously.
Xie Xie looked at Tang Wulin in surprise. "You don't even know about the Young Genius List?
It's a sub-list of the Continental Ranking, specifically for young geniuses, with a total of thirty spots.
Our Sister Na is ranked eleventh, nicknamed 'Elementalist.'
But I suspect Sister Na is hiding her strength; otherwise, with her abilities, she wouldn't be ranked only eleventh.
And I think if Boss Huo had participated in the evaluation, he would at least have made it into the top three!"
Tang Wulin looked thoughtful. "Indeed, I believe Boss Huo and Sister Na are definitely the strongest among their peers!"
Gu Yuena smiled and didn't refute. "In short, as long as we all work hard at cultivation, we won't be inferior to anyone our age!"
Wu Zhangkong had walked up to them at some point. He smiled and said,
"As long as you work hard, I believe you will be the strongest!
Well, the draw is complete for today.
Go back to the hotel and get some rest to prepare for tomorrow's competition."
...
The next day.
Huo Yuhao rushed out of the hotel early in the morning to participate in the Soul Competition.
The Soul Competition was the first to be held. Although the Soul Competition's main purpose was to enhance the resumes of wealthy children,
the various and bizarre souls were indeed the most spectacular to watch. Therefore, the Soul Competition was held every day before the other competitions to attract audience interest.
The Tianhai Alliance Competition began with the Soul Competition in the morning, followed by the individual competitions, and the team competitions in the afternoon.
Huo Yuhao entered the Tianhai Stadium and looked out. The stands were already full of spectators.
The rostrum was already filled with celebrities from all walks of life watching the ceremony.
Huo Yuhao also saw an acquaintance on the rostrum: his master, Chu Feng.
Chu Feng hadn't originally planned to attend the Tianhai Alliance Competition because he had some issues with the headmaster of the Tianhai branch of the Spirit Pagoda.
However, because Huo Yuhao had been captured by an evil spirit master that day, Chu Feng rushed over as soon as he heard the news.
Later, he and the deputy headmaster, who had been responsible for protecting Huo Yuhao, encountered the fleeing villagers and Huo Yuhao along the way.
Chu Feng, worried about Huo Yuhao's safety, followed him to Tianhai City.
Furthermore, there was another equally important matter, which Huo Yuhao told him after he and the deputy headmaster had received the fleeing villagers and Huo Yuhao.
This matter even concerned the future of the Spirit Pagoda!