When the Star Dragon List was released, the various academies also announced the names of their students who would be participating in the Six Great Academies' ranking tournament. There were nine people in total, including the official list and the freshmen list.
When the Blackmoon Combat Academy's list of participants was posted on the school's intranet, it caused a huge stir within the school. One reason was because three of the names on the official list were freshmen, and the other reason was because the name of Qinchuan, who had once been known as the number one freshman, had only appeared on the freshmen list and not the official list.
Many people were shocked when they saw the two lists. Although they had not interacted much with the people on the lists for nearly a year, Qinchuan had left a deep impression on everyone when he had first entered the school. Even after news of the official students advancing to the Foundation Establishment stage had spread, many people still believed that Qinchuan was still the number one freshman. However, from the school's list and the Star Dragon List's rankings, the current number one freshman was clearly Long Xiao!
Long Xiao, who had once been defeated by Qinchuan in one move, had now surpassed Qinchuan and become the face of the Blackmoon Combat Academy. This was something that many people had not expected.
Now that the facts were in front of them, everyone could not help but sigh. Long Xiao was truly worthy of being the Long Family's first daughter!
"Back then, Qinchuan was so strong. I thought that he would continue to be so strong until the end. I never thought that he would fall in less than a year."
"After all, Long Xiao is the Long Family's first daughter. She is not someone a commoner like Qinchuan can compare to. However, Qinchuan was able to advance to the Foundation Establishment stage, so it's not bad for him to be a freshman representative."
"What you said makes sense. Qinchuan was able to suppress Long Xiao back then, which is enough for him to be proud of for the rest of his life."
Hu Dingshan and Xu Enjing walked on the road and listened to the discussions about Qinchuan. Their feelings were somewhat complicated. They never thought that Qinchuan, who had suppressed everyone back then, would fall out of the first echelon after a year and become one of the second echelon.
"Although his performance isn't that great, at least he's much better than us," Xu Enjing pursed her lips and said, "He's still the Qinchuan in my heart, an indomitable spirit."
Hu Dingshan looked at Xu Enjing with a complicated expression. He didn't say anything because Xu Enjing was right. Even though Qinchuan's performance was not good, he was still not someone they could compare to. At the very least, Qinchuan was now a Foundation Establishment Stage cultivator and Hu Dingshan was still struggling at the 11th level of the Qi Refining Stage.
"If you are worried about him, we can go and see him."
Hu Dingshan hesitated for a long time before he finally said those words.
"There's no need."
Xu Enjing gently shook her head and said, "We are not from the same world as him. Rather than forcing our way in, it's better to observe from afar. Occasionally, we can meet him and have a casual chat. I'm already very happy."
The discussion about Qinchuan didn't only take place in the Blackmoon Combat Academy. Many people in other places were also paying attention to Qinchuan.
At the Eastern Mountain front line, a well-built young man sat on the ground and looked at the Star Dragon List displayed on his photon computer. He muttered, "What kind of lousy list is this? His name isn't even on it. How unreliable."
As he spoke, the young man opened the list of participants from the various academies. When he saw Qinchuan's name on the list of freshmen representatives from the Blackmoon Combat Academy, he couldn't help but roll his eyes. He was somewhat speechless and said, "You're too disappointing. You've been in the Blackmoon Combat Academy for almost a year and you're only a freshman representative."
"Wang Bo, what are you mumbling about?"
A bald man walked in front of the young man and smiled as he looked at the contents of the photon computer. He said, "Oh, you're also interested in the Six Great Academies' ranking competition?"
This young man named Wang Bo was none other than Qin Chuan's best friend, Wang Bo, who had grown up with him. After a year of military service, the fat Wang Bo had completely transformed into a well-built warrior. However, when he smiled, he still looked a little silly and harmless to humans and animals.
"Boss, this is my brother. He's the one who caused the uproar in the Hidden Dragon Arena."
Wang Bo proudly introduced Qinchuan to his superior. His expression was as proud as if Qinchuan had already obtained the title of the best contestant in the Six Great Academies' ranking competition.
"Not bad, not bad."
The big man patted Wang Bo's shoulder and said, "Next month, it's our Third Battalion's turn to take a break. Do you want to go and take a look?"
Wang Bo's eyes lit up when he heard this. He asked in surprise, "Really?"
"Of course."
The big man laughed and said, "But you'll have to help me heal those injured soldiers first."
"No problem, leave it to me!"
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Star Dragon Academy's First Academy, first-year female dormitory.
Wang Wenxue sat cross-legged on her bed. Her beautiful black hair casually draped over her shoulders. She was quiet and beautiful. She looked at the Blackmoon Combat Academy's list of freshmen representatives with complicated feelings.
"Now that you're an early stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, you've also become a freshman representative. This is really unexpected."
Ever since the special training camp ended, Wang Wenxue had never seen Qinchuan again. She also hadn't heard any news about Qinchuan. She originally thought that she wouldn't have any more interactions with Qinchuan in her life, but she didn't expect to see this name again when she looked up the other five academies' freshmen representatives.
All the memories of this person surged forth like a tide, endless and unending.
"Little Xue, what are you looking at?
Why are you so engrossed? "
A melodious and pleasant voice rang out by Wang Wenxue's ear. Soon after, a girl in a yellow dress appeared beside Wang Wenxue. Her hair casually draped behind her back, as smooth and natural as a brocade. She wore a veil on her face, obscuring her appearance like mist. However, her eyes that were exposed were exceptionally bright, as resplendent and beautiful as the stars.
Wang Wenxue pursed her lips in response to the young girl's question and said, "Do you still remember the person I mentioned to you before?
He's also the freshman representative of the Six Great Academies. "
"Him?"
The young girl seemed surprised and couldn't help but look at Wang Wenxue's photon computer. At this moment, the photon computer was displaying information about Qinchuan. Blackmoon Combat Academy's freshman representative, early stage Foundation Establishment cultivator.
"You're also a freshman representative, and he's also a freshman representative. Doesn't this mean that the two of you might meet in the arena?"
"Yes."
Wang Wenxue lightly nodded. She was also an early stage Foundation Establishment cultivator and had also been selected as a freshman representative. She would represent the First Academy of Star Dragon in the Six Great Academies' ranking competition.
"Then when the time comes, you have to beat him up ruthlessly. Beat that bastard to death!"
Wang Wenxue bitterly laughed and shook her head. "He's not a bastard."
If they were talking about bastards, perhaps she was the bastard.