Douluo Continent: Outwitting the Ceiling of Wisdom - Yuhao Faks His Death for Ten Thousand Years

Chapter 99: The Zero Class Students Who Can't Just Be Lazy Winners

After hearing Wu Changkong's detailed explanation of the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition, apart from Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena who remained calm, the other students in the classroom immediately showed undisguised excitement and anticipation, their eyes filled with eagerness.

They all had the same plan in mind:

As a student in Class 0 of the first year at Donghai Academy, I am at the top level of the academy's younger generation in terms of both strength and teamwork.

They are undoubtedly the ones who will represent the academy in the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition!

More importantly, they were all too aware of just how formidable their class was!

Don't forget, Class 0 of the first year of Donghai Academy has five "powerful" individuals, including Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, whose strength is so overwhelming that they completely overwhelm other young soul masters!

Not to mention achieving good results in the competition, even challenging for the championship seems to be an easy and effortless task.

Thinking of this, Xie Xie couldn't help but secretly rejoice, his mouth almost stretching to his ears.

He subconsciously turned his head and exchanged glances with Wang Jinxi, Wei Xiaofeng, and Zhang Yangzi beside him.

Their eyes all gleamed with the same excitement, and they exchanged a knowing look that said, "This is it."

"I know what you're thinking right now."

Wu Changkong's cold voice suddenly rang out, like a bucket of ice water, instantly extinguishing the enthusiasm and excitement in Xie Xie and the others' hearts.

"Do you guys think that with Huo Yuhao and the others around, you can relax during the competition and even get good rankings without putting in much effort?"

These words struck a chord with everyone, and the smiles on Xie Xie and the others' faces instantly froze, causing them to lower their heads in embarrassment.

"As for why we can't let you depend on them, I won't go into details now."

Wu Changkong changed the subject, his tone still calm: "Now, I will first announce the list of participants from Donghai Academy who will compete in the Tianhai Alliance Tournament."

The classroom fell silent instantly. Everyone held their breath, their eyes fixed on Wu Changkong, afraid of missing their name.

"The main contestants are only five: Xu Xiaoyan, Xie Xie, Wang Jinxi, Wei Xiaofeng, and Zhang Yangzi."

Wu Changkong's voice clearly echoed throughout the classroom. The five students whose names were called were instantly stunned, their faces filled with disbelief, as if they couldn't believe their ears.

Xie Xie's eyes widened, and he instinctively raised his hand to ask, "This—Teacher Wu, are you sure you're not mistaken? What about Boss Huo and Gu Yuena? Why aren't they on the main roster?"

"I haven't finished speaking, don't interrupt."

Wu Changkong raised his hand expressionlessly and flicked a piece of chalk, which accurately hit Xie Xie on the forehead. The force was not great, but it was enough to make him wince in pain.

Xie Xie was taken aback and quickly lowered his raised arm, covering his forehead and not daring to speak again, but his eyes were still full of confusion.

Wu Changkong's gaze slowly swept over everyone, finally settling on Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena, who had calm expressions. He then explained, "As for Huo Yuhao, Gu Yuena, Xiao Hongchen, Meng Hongchen, and Ye Guyi, they will serve as substitutes for the academy in this competition."

Yuhao, could you please inform the other three classmates who couldn't make it?

"No problem, Ms. Wu."

Huo Yuhao nodded slightly, his tone casual and his face expressionless, clearly not caring at all about the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition.

Gu Yuena simply nodded slightly, offering no objection to the arrangement.

Wu Changkong nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze back to Xie Xie and the other five main trainees, his tone softening slightly: "The reason we made them substitutes is not because they lack ability."

On the contrary, it is precisely because their strength far surpasses that of their peers, even reaching a level that ordinary senior core disciples find difficult to attain, that the academy has decided to give you the stage to represent the main force in the Grand Competition.

"Those five substitutes are more like insurance arranged by the academy."

They will only come to your aid when you encounter a formidable enemy you are truly unable to handle, or when unexpected situations arise.

At this point, Wu Changkong's tone became more encouraging: "Don't lose confidence in yourselves. Your strength is already outstanding among your peers, it's just that you're not as extraordinary as Huo Yuhao and the others."

"Moreover, this opportunity to secure a key spot is extremely rare for you."

Next, Wu Changkong emphasized: "You are not core disciples of the Spirit Pagoda, nor do you have a particularly illustrious background."

If you can fully demonstrate your strength and talent in this highly anticipated competition, this impressive resume will become a crucial asset in attracting the favor of Title Douluo-level powerhouses and securing an opportunity to become their apprentice. It will greatly benefit your future cultivation path and growth trajectory.

After saying this, Wu Changkong looked around the classroom and asked, "That's about all I wanted to say. Does anyone have any questions?"

After Wu Changkong finished speaking, Xie Xie and the others' doubts completely vanished, and they had no more questions.

This arrangement was actually the best possible outcome for them.

This not only gave them the opportunity to personally take the stage and demonstrate their strength, but also provided them with the backing of Huo Yuhao and his five incredibly powerful "great beings," essentially adding an extra layer of foolproof insurance.

However, this also means that they must put in their utmost effort and go all out in every match to demonstrate outstanding strength.

After all, they were all young men in the prime of their lives, with an indomitable spirit in their bones.

Who would willingly be a "winner who sits back and reaps the rewards," merely a foil in the shadow of others' glory?

"Only Boss Huo and his men truly deserve the title of 'powerful'."

"Teacher Wu is right! We're just weaker than them, but we're still students of Class Zero at East Sea Academy, and our strength is far beyond that of ordinary Soul Masters—my sword hasn't been at a disadvantage either!"

Xie Xie encouraged himself in this way, and his originally uneasy heart was instantly filled with fighting spirit again.

Seeing that no one in the classroom raised any more questions, Wu Changkong nodded in satisfaction, his eyes becoming even sharper. He then said in a deep voice, "From now until the eve of the Tianhai Alliance Grand Competition, all courses for you five main students will be replaced with high-intensity practical training."

"And your ultimate mission during this period is only one—to defeat me when my cultivation level is suppressed."

Wu Changkong's voice was firm and authoritative, carrying an undeniable authority: "Only by achieving this will you have the true confidence to stand above other academy's soul masters on the competition stage and strive for a good ranking!"

Upon hearing this, Xie Xie's heart, which had just been filled with excitement, instantly cooled down.

He couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement, and most of the excitement on his face faded.