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Chapter 156 - 156 128 Battle with Bai Long

156: Chapter 128: Battle with Bai Long 156: Chapter 128: Battle with Bai Long Under the sunset glow.

On the rooftop of Songyang High School.

The Great Sun Qi Sea within Zhang Yu had been pushed to level 4 (21/40) at this moment.

His mana had also overcome the slow bottleneck of the original Circulation Qi Gathering Method with the cultivation of the Great Sun Qi Sea, and it had now reached 44.3, increasing more and more rapidly.

And at this moment, as the sun set and the daylight dimmed, Zhang Yu could also feel the Great Sun Qi Sea within him gradually calming down from its previous boiling state.

“Sigh, daytime sunlight is still the best, the cultivation effect is strong enough.”

“At night…

I should find some alternative methods.”

At this moment, Bai Zhenzhen urged Zhang Yu again to go to White Dragon High School to earn sparring fees from Song Halong and Yu Xinghan.

The reason for taking Bai Zhenzhen with him was, of course, to recommend her as a substitute teacher.

…

In the blink of an eye, the two of them had already walked into White Dragon High School.

As half-White Dragon people, they walked skillfully through the various channels of differing colors and requirements, passing by the kneeling students who were cultivating, and the math teacher who was being insulted by students…

Both felt a deep sense of emotion during this journey.

Zhang Yu thought to himself, “White Dragon High School has already turned into a zoo.”

Since the two of them entered White Dragon High School, among the students they passed, almost 7 or 8 out of 10 hardly looked human.

For instance, right before him, there was a guy who looked like a Bear Demon, who was together with another guy resembling a Wolfman, disciplining a student maintaining human appearance.

The number 35 was printed on the Bear Demon’s uniform, while the Wolfman’s was 36, and the human-looking student’s chest bore the number 99.

The Bear Demon pressed down on the human’s head, angrily saying, “You brat!

Were you just peeking at my study notes?”

The human-looking student trembled and said, “I…

I accidentally saw it.”

The Wolfman beside added, “A mere 99, a guy without any imitation beast muscles, and you dare to peek at the special class notes?

Take out your homework book, today your homework will be done by us.”

The human-looking student shrieked, fearfully said, “No!

Please don’t take my homework!

You can hit me, just give me a beating, okay?”

Seeing the trio tussle, Zhang Yu mused inwardly, “Aside from guys like Yu Xinghan and Song Halong who have strong physical control, among the remaining White Dragon people…

it seems like the less human you look, the higher your status in school now.”

“It’s really turning into a beastman kingdom.”

Just then, the Bear-man noticed the human-like Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, as well as their Songyang High School uniforms.

“Hmm?

Songyang losers dare to come to our White Dragon Empire?”

The Bear-man immediately frowned and walked towards Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, “What are you two doing at White Dragon?”

Another Wolfman also approached, looking down at Zhang Yu, “Sneaky, are you here to steal our White Dragon study experiences?”

Zhang Yu scratched his head, feeling helpless, “Hmm…

I’m here to find Yu Xinghan and Song Halong.”

Both the Bear-man and the Wolfman showed disbelief on their faces, “Would White Dragon High School’s first and second in grade know Songyang losers?”

At that moment, a taller figure approached, seeing Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, and said, “Long time no see, you two.”

Zhang Yu’s eyes flickered, and he said, “Chu Qiuhe?”

The newcomer was indeed Chu Qiuhe, who had once lost to Zhang Yu in a martial arts competition.

The Bear-man and Wolfman, seeing Chu Qiuhe who always maintained a level in the top five, quickly prostrated on the ground, like submissive bears and wolf dogs.

Chu Qiuhe glanced at the two, then said calmly, “This is Zhang Yu, a double champion in martial arts and sports competition, who once beat me to win the martial arts competition.”

The Bear-man and Wolfman expressed surprise upon hearing this, as they had not witnessed the competition but had heard of such a fierce character for the first time.

They immediately kneeled again, calling out in unison, “Brother Zhang Yu!”

Chu Qiuhe continued, “He doesn’t have imitation beast characteristics because he has complete control over the imitation beast muscles within him.”

“So he’s not an ordinary Songyang High School student, he is the emperor of Songyang High School.”

“Being disrespectful to him is being disrespectful to me.”

In the next moment, Chu Qiuhe, with a cold tone, imposed a punishment on the two, “After school today, don’t do your homework.”

“Tomorrow morning, not a single piece of homework is allowed to be handed in.”

Upon hearing Chu Qiuhe’s words, both the Bear-man and the Wolfman recoiled in fear, their expressions turning to bitter despair, as they retreated with their tails between their legs.

After reprimanding them, Chu Qiuhe turned to Zhang Yu and explained, “Apologies, Zhang Yu, these students have never attended the competition and don’t know what top Songyang students are like.”

“You’re here to find Brother Xing Han and Brother Hai Long, right?

They’re waiting for you in the practice room over there.”

Guided by Chu Qiuhe, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen headed towards the practice room at the end of the corridor.

Suddenly, a group of elderly individuals, tall and muscular yet full of white hair, sallow-faced, and apathetic, walked past them.

Even from afar, Zhang Yu could feel a strong resentment emanating towards him.

Then, in the astonished gaze of Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, Chu Qiuhe bowed and said, “Greetings, seniors!”

The ‘elderly people’ waved dismissively, seemingly too lazy to utter even a word, floating away with an air of gloom.

Zhang Yu curiously asked, “Who are they?”

Chu Qiuhe replied, “They are seniors from the third year, facing great study pressure, which makes some of them age faster.”

“This is aging way too fast, isn’t it?

They look like they’ve got one foot in the grave.” Zhang Yu mused internally, wondering if it was related to some immortal technique.

Despite this, Zhang Yu dared not underestimate them in the slightest.

In fact, after learning about the Foundation Establishment Exam from Zhang Pianpian, and being required to reach a third-year level before the first-round exam, Zhang Yu began to investigate the third-year data at White Dragon High School.

Fortunately, White Dragon was always keen on promoting their achievement data at various high school stages, even relentlessly instilling it in students, so it wasn’t difficult for Zhang Yu to check.

Zhang Yu thought, “However, during the third year, students are still progressing rapidly, so the data varies at each period.”

“For instance, upon just entering the third year, the average would be around Dao Heart level 6, mana around 70 units, and physical strength above level 7.5.”

“But by the time of the college entrance exam, the average would be Dao Heart level 8, mana around 90 units, and physical strength above level 9.5.”

Upon knowing this data, both Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen felt a certain pressure, especially recalling Zhang Pianpian’s words — to reach third-year level before the first-round Foundation Establishment Exam.

Zhang Yu thought, “There are four months left until the first-round Foundation Establishment Exam…”

He knew the Foundation Establishment Exam registration was in June, the first-round exam started in August, the second in October, and the final round next January.

Based on this timeline, in the first-round exam, there would be both students like Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen, who had just finished the first year and were about to start the second year.

And students who finished the second year and were about to enter the third year.

“And these students, who will soon be third years by August, are our main competitors.”

“Considering their background and strength, plus the fact that they started on the Immortal Path a year earlier…”

“They would definitely already be at a third-year level by the first-round exam in August this year.”

Images of third-year White Dragon students’ results flashed in Zhang Yu’s mind, and he mused internally, “Even based on the minimum standard, considering the newly-entered third-years as hypothetical opponents, the average data would be Dao Heart level 6, mana around 70 units, and physical strength 7.5…”

“And, as the Foundation Establishment Exam progresses, opponents are also continuously improving, with higher stats in the second-round and final exams.”

Whenever thinking about this, Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen felt a surge of pressure bearing down on them.

After all, Zhang Yu’s current Dao Heart level was only 4, mana 44.3, and physical strength at a level 4.96.

And Bai Zhenzhen’s stats were even weaker than Zhang Yu’s.

Faced with this situation, both were determined to make an effort.

“Now it’s mid-April…

In these four months, before the first-round exam in August, we must at least reach the average level of newly-entered third years at White Dragon.”

“Dao Heart level 6, mana above 70 units, physical strength above 7.5.”

…

When Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen arrived at the practice room.

They saw Yu Xinghan and Song Halong locked in a fierce battle.

Song Halong’s large figure swung each punch and kick with booming sounds, like giant steel pillars, continuously striking at Yu Xinghan.

Yet, each time was steadily parried by Yu Xinghan with one hand.

Although it appeared that Song Halong was on the offensive, it felt like he was being completely suppressed.

Seeing Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen’s arrival, Yu Xinghan calmly smiled, “Zhang Yu, you’re here?”

“Song Halong and I were warming up, now that you’re here, let’s begin.”

The next moment, with the clash of fists and palms between Yu Xinghan and Song Halong, the elephantine Song Halong was forced to retreat continuously, pounding a series of booms on the ground as he stepped back.

Knowing well the gap between him and Yu Xinghan, Song Halong was not surprised, merely taking a deep breath to calm his surging blood before looking at Zhang Yu and Bai Zhenzhen.

Song Halong frowned and asked, “You say Bai Zhenzhen can spar with me in combat training?”

Bai Zhenzhen coolly replied, “Beat me first, then consider sparring with Zhang Yu.”

Snorting coldly, Song Halong gestured at Bai Zhenzhen, “Then I’ll beat you first before going against Zhang Yu.”

The next instant, the two were already engaged in fierce battle.

Song Halong, like a frantic giant elephant, wielding immense power, swept towards Bai Zhenzhen, attempting to seize her entirely.

But Bai Zhenzhen, nimble as thunder, darted around Song Halong, with Breaking Body Sword Qi flaring upon her will, striking quickly without giving Song Halong a chance to retaliate.

As the two started fighting, Yu Xinghan also turned his gaze towards Zhang Yu, looking at this rival who had surpassed him in sports competition.

It was from that time that Yu Xinghan thought of making Zhang Yu his sparring partner, becoming another grindstone for himself.