Chapter 143: One Battle Brings Fame Across the World

Chapter 143: Chapter 143: One Battle Brings Fame Across the World

With Li Yuan's defeat and departure from the arena.

Tantai Feng stood alone on the stage, accepting the cheers and excited shouts of the hundreds of thousands of spectators.

Tantai Feng felt truly exhilarated.

Ever since he decided to participate in the Ten School Freshmen Battle, he had been looking forward to this moment.

In normal circumstances, a genius like him would not participate in the Ten School Freshmen Battle.

Why was this time special? It wasn't because the high-level management of Starlight University had special considerations.

It was simply because Tantai Feng himself applied and strongly requested to participate.

His purpose was not to hone his skills but to enjoy the feeling of being in the spotlight.

Yes, the reason was just that simple.

"Damn it!"

"That guy is showing off again." Sitting in the stands, Tian Dazhuang gritted his teeth as he watched, "He earned another 20 million, plus precious materials! No way, he must treat me to a big meal tonight as revenge."

The only way Tian Dazhuang could think of to get back at him was to make Tantai Feng treat him to a big meal.

...

"Swish!" Li Yuan also returned to the stands, appearing among the freshmen of the Six Institutes.

"Senior Brother."

"Li Yuan." An Nong, Gu Qianghan, Wu Luo, and the other freshmen, as well as the senior students like Qiu Jing and Shi Xiao, couldn't help but look at Li Yuan with regret.

Yes!

For the majority of the chinese spectators, it didn't matter who won between Li Yuan and Tantai Feng.

But the students of Kunlun Martial University naturally hoped from the bottom of their hearts that Li Yuan would win the championship.

Moreover, in the eyes of most people, Li Yuan was really just a step away from winning the final battle.

"Haha, why are you all looking at me like that?" Li Yuan laughed, "Victory and defeat are common in warfare; there's no shame in losing."

Li Yuan was very calm.

Winning or losing? As a martial artist aspiring to the pinnacle, he definitely pursued the championship and aimed to be the best!

But it's crucial to understand that the process of chasing the top is more important than the result.

Aim high, and you will achieve mediocrity.

Just like from his third year in high school to the college entrance examination, Li Yuan asked himself if he had done his best, and although his final results were not the top in the province or the city, he was very satisfied.

This Ten School Freshmen Battle was the same; Li Yuan felt he had gained a lot, and the process was incredibly fulfilling.

Didn't win the championship?

Then he'll strive for it next time.

"Junior Brother Li Yuan, congratulations on achieving a profound mind." A deep, penetrating voice suddenly came from the high stands.

Swish! Swish!

Many people instinctively turned to look and saw a young man with a square face dressed in black robes sitting in the higher stands, smiling.

"Jin Huguo."

"Senior Brother Jin."

"Senior Brother Jin is here to watch too? What did Senior Brother Jin just say, a profound state of mind? Did Li Yuan's skills break through to the perfect fourth stage?" The thousand students of Kunlun Martial University were in an uproar, looking at Li Yuan and then at Senior Brother Jin with shock.

"Senior Brother Jin." Li Yuan also smiled.

Jin Huguo was a name he had heard repeatedly since entering the school.

It was as familiar as thunder.

Today was the first time they met, even if it was just a virtual meeting.

"That battle was very impressive." Jin Huguo smiled, "Let's work hard together for the Global University Martial Arts Tournament next February."

"Yes! Let's work hard together." Li Yuan also smiled.

As far as he knew, Jin Huguo had achieved a subtle state of mind in the first semester of his second year.

Another year had passed, and who knows how strong Jin Huguo had become?

But for now, Li Yuan knew he was still far from being a match for Jin Huguo.

Whether in a virtual battle or a real one. for new novels

...

"Congratulations to Tantai Feng on winning the championship."

The burly host's voice was high-pitched and enthusiastic, echoing through the vast dueling space: "Also, congratulations to Li Yuan for winning the runner-up."

"Thank you both for bringing us an exceptionally brilliant final battle in this year's Ten School Freshmen Battle. This is definitely the most exciting peak duel since the Ten School Freshmen Battle was changed to 'virtual duels' in 2009."

"Without a doubt."

"I believe that for many years to come, future Ten School Freshmen Battle finals will be compared to today's duel."

"I also believe that the two of them will shine brightly in the upcoming Global University Martial Arts Tournament and even the Human Martial Arts Elite Battle!"

"I hereby declare... the Ten School Freshmen Battle of 2043 is now over."

With that, the Ten School Freshmen Battle concluded.

Boom!

The entire viewing stand erupted in intense cheers, and students from various countries and schools applauded.

Everyone had to admit that this year's Ten School Freshmen Battle had indeed produced many martial arts geniuses.

Especially the duel between Li Yuan and Tantai Feng, with Li Yuan's breakthrough during the battle forcing Tantai Feng to use his full strength, it was indeed a classic.

In the end, Tantai Feng took first place, and Li Yuan settled for second.

...

In a higher-level viewing area.

"A battle of profundity."

...

Li Yuan was not fully aware of this yet, and even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

"Spear techniques! Skills."

"The Starry Intent." Li Yuan exited the virtual network, sitting in his cabin, still reflecting on the final battle's gains.

"In the end, my realm was insufficient."

"His sword techniques, shield techniques, and movement techniques are all near the perfect fourth stage, suppressing me in all aspects."

"But if my spear techniques were strong enough, I could at least hold my ground." Li Yuan kept summarizing his experiences and lessons.

"And movement techniques."

"If my movement techniques were strong enough, I wouldn't be so embarrassed. I need to work hard on them to make up for my shortcomings." Li Yuan pondered.

Determining who's the first doesn't matter.

Summarizing experiences, reflecting, and striving to become stronger is what matters.

From middle school to high school, to the Jiangbei invitation event and the college entrance exam, Li Yuan rarely took first place.

But he kept improving.

Unknowingly, one by one, his former opponents were surpassed and left far behind.

Now, he stood among the top freshmen globally.

...

After thinking for a while, Li Yuan went to the underground martial arts room, took out his spear, and began training quietly.

"Star Illumination!"

"Galaxy Cascade!"

"Breaking Dawn Pierces the Clouds!" Li Yuan performed move after move of the Starry Spear Technique, each one powerful and continuous, like the ceaseless operation of the stars.

This is the Starry Intent!

Time passed.

[Your spear technique realm has improved from fourth stage 85% to fourth stage 86%]

[Your spear technique realm has improved from fourth stage 86% to fourth stage 88%]

... One prompt after another flashed across the divine palace panel.

He practiced for over three hours.

It was not until after 2 PM that Li Yuan stopped, feeling he had fully comprehended the battle's insights.

"Next, I need to continue training, striving to bring my spear techniques, movement techniques, and fist techniques to fourth stage 99% as soon as possible." Li Yuan thought.

The realm of understanding was there.

What's left was the meticulous work of integrating these insights into his body through repeated practice and reflection.

Suddenly.

"Master, Teacher 'Li Yang' from the school is waiting outside your villa." The smart house system suddenly announced in the martial arts room.

"Teacher Li, why didn't you send a V-message first..." Li Yuan suddenly realized, "I left my smart ring in the resting room."

He had been so focused on practicing his spear techniques that he forgot.

Quickly.

Li Yuan rushed upstairs and opened the door.

"What, you broke through and became so arrogant that you don't even respond to your teacher's messages?" Li Yang teased with a smile.

Li Yuan felt embarrassed, "Teacher, I was practicing and forgot."

"Haha, just teasing you. I guessed it when you didn't respond." Li Yang laughed, "You must have a lot of insights from breaking through in battle, so naturally, training is the most important thing, which is why I came now."

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

"You did very well in today's competition. Globally, no other freshman this year, except Tantai Feng, can beat you." Li Yang smiled.

"Second in the world?" Li Yuan was a bit surprised.

"Of course."

"Did you think many freshmen have achieved a profound state of mind?" Li Yang laughed.

"No, I just thought there might be two or three." Li Yuan shrugged.

"Maybe some are hiding their strength, but at least only you and Tantai Feng have shown it." Li Yang smiled, "A profound state of mind is not that easy to achieve."

"I only reached it after becoming a source martial artist." Li Yang sighed, looking at Li Yuan, "I don't know how you managed it."

Li Yuan couldn't help but laugh.

"Anyway, it's a good thing." Li Yang smiled, "Come with me."

"Teacher, where are we going?" Li Yuan asked, puzzled.

"To choose a treasure." Li Yang rolled his eyes, "The top four can choose a piece of precious material. Don't you want it?"

"Yes." Li Yuan quickly replied.

How could he not want it?

...

In the dean's office on the twelfth floor of Black Dragon Building, more accurately, in the small empty martial arts room.

A light screen projection showed.

"Yang Xian, you've seen the video. What do you think?" The handsome young man in blue looked at the young woman in the light screen with a smile.

"Pretty good."

"Li Yuan's progress is much faster than I expected." A cold voice sounded.

"What about my suggestion? Have you considered it?" Dean Hai asked calmly.

"Okay."

"Within a day, I will upgrade his Martial Hall contract to S-level." The young woman said indifferently, "Additionally, the ten units of 'Starry Earth Marrow Crystal' I promised will be delivered."