Hearing this, Teacher Zhou Qing chuckled helplessly.
"You certainly don't hold back, do you?"
"But that's fine too!"
Teacher Zhou patted Bai Ze on the shoulder with admiration and continued, "The Tianzhou Academy bus should be arriving shortly after we leave here."
"I'll be waiting for you at the academy. When you arrive, I'll personally hand over the promised S-rank card to you!"
After explaining everything, she turned to leave.
But before she left, she glanced back and gave Bai Ze a few parting words.
"Bai Ze, the road ahead is long. You are exceptionally talented and possess extraordinary methods."
"I won't pry into how you obtained these abilities."
"I just want to tell you this: being the top freshman in the province is merely the first step in your journey."
"In the future, there is the national stage, the global stage, and even the vast cosmos of stars and the boundless universe waiting for you to conquer them!"
"Set your sights high and move boldly forward!"
With that, Teacher Zhou Qing opened a portal and vanished from the space.
Bai Ze stood there momentarily stunned, then smiled uncontrollably.
"The universe, huh? Now that's an exciting prospect..."
Meanwhile, not far away, after Teacher Zhou Qing had left, several familiar figures appeared again.
The classmates who had initially crowded around Bai Ze instinctively stepped aside to make way for these new arrivals.
"It's Wang Tiangang and Zhao Jinzhu from Sulin Academy. Even Tang Qingcheng is here. What are they planning?"
"Could it be they can't accept their loss and are here to settle the score with Bai Ze?"
Some students, alarmed by the thought, quickly backed away.
Noticing the three approaching, Bai Ze's expression shifted, and he became cautious.
"Hello, I'm Zhao Jinzhu, a freshman from Sulin Academy, tied for third place in this year's freshman competition. It's a pleasure to meet you."
Zhao Jinzhu, with his golden hair, extended his hand to Bai Ze in a friendly gesture as soon as he arrived.
Understanding his intentions, Bai Ze responded by shaking hands with him.
"Hello..." Bai Ze replied awkwardly.
"Your performance was outstanding. I look forward to the opportunity to compete against you someday. I'll work hard to catch up and surpass you!"
With that, Zhao Jinzhu's figure flickered and dissipated like Zhou Qing's, leaving the space with a smile.
Next, Wang Tiangang stepped forward, his rugged demeanor evident as he extended his hand.
"Hello, I'm Wang Tiangang, a freshman from Sulin Academy, also tied for third place in this competition. It's an honor to meet you."
"I hope we can have a match in the future!"
After a handshake, Wang Tiangang also vanished, leaving the observation room.
Finally, Tang Qingcheng approached, extending her delicate hand as well.
"I know you. You're the rumored predetermined champion of this competition, hailed as an undefeated goddess with celestial grace."
Bai Ze immediately recalled her and extended his hand in return.
However, Tang Qingcheng chuckled lightly and shook her head.
"That's no longer the case. There's no such thing as being undefeated; it was just the admiration of my peers."
"Besides, didn't you win this year's competition?"
Her tone carried no resentment over her defeat but rather a hint of joy.
"I watched your matches earlier they were incredible!"
"My Order Dragon is also looking forward to a proper fight against your Hyper Zetton, to witness its true power!"
"I'll be waiting for you at Sulin Academy. Let's meet at the top!"
Tang Qingcheng withdrew her hand and waved farewell to Bai Ze.
Her figure gradually dissolved into fragments, disappearing from this space.
Watching them leave, Bai Ze noticed Wei Chi and Huang Tian sneaking away in the distance.
"Wei, we'd better leave quickly before that guy humiliates us again," Huang Tian whispered nervously.
Wei Chi's face contorted with frustration, but he ultimately had no choice but to nod grimly.
"Fine, let's go! We're heading back to the real world now!"
Their conversation ended as their bodies fragmented, and they left this world in disgrace.
Back in the observation room, Bai Ze noticed Xia Yinyue staring at him with a gaze that carried a hint of jealousy, making him feel uneasy.
"Uh... Yinyue, just now..."
Scratching his cheek awkwardly, Bai Ze began to explain.
Xia Yinyue scrutinized him, narrowing her eyes as if she could see through him.
"That must've felt soft, huh? How was it? Comfortable?"
Bai Ze's brow furrowed at her words, sensing trouble.
"No, no, no! Not as soft as you not as soft as you!" Bai Ze quickly denied it.
But his words only made Xia Yinyue's eyes well up, and she pouted in mock grievance.
"Hmph... You're just trying to brush me off."
"Fine, do whatever you want. Who you like or don't like has nothing to do with me."
"The first thing you do after claiming the championship is ditching your admirer. You'll probably kick me to the curb now that you're the provincial champion..."
"I might as well leave on my own and save you the trouble..."
Just as Xia Yinyue turned to leave, Bai Ze grabbed her arm.
"My beautiful Yinyue, what on earth are you jealous about?"
"I was just exchanging a friendly greeting. I didn't do anything! Why are you upset?"
As he spoke, Bai Ze playfully put his arm around Xia Yinyue's slender waist, pulling her closer.
Her cheeks flushed slightly, but she didn't resist, letting him hold her.
"Hey, that tickles!"
"Alright, alright, I was just teasing you. I'm not mad, so don't worry."
Xia Yinyue giggled and slipped out of Bai Ze's embrace.
"I'll head back first to get ready. See you on the bus later!"
With a wave, her body disintegrated into fragments and began to fade away.
Looking around, Bai Ze noticed that most of the students had already left the observation room.
With a sigh of relief, he decided to leave as well.
"Alright, Yinyue, see you on the bus," Bai Ze called out, waving goodbye.
As their forms vanished, Bai Ze's consciousness returned to reality.
The moment he opened his eyes, the loud commotion outside his home gave him a headache.
"Mr. Bai Ze, are you in there?"
Hearing the voices at his door, Bai Ze quickly got up to answer.
What he saw left him stunned his front door was completely blocked!
Men and women in suits and elegant attire crowded together, desperately trying to get into his modest home.
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