Chapter 601: Chapter 598: Equivalent Exchange, Debts Must Be Repaid

Bai Pu glanced at the host, understanding in his heart that she was probably instructed by the organizers to ask that question.

As the organizers, of course they don’t want to see this kind of match without any suspense. Bai Pu’s presence is like a college student diving into a kindergarten group.

This year’s attention to the University Competition is clearly lower than in previous years, mostly because Bai Pu is too strong, and also has powerful teammates like the Blood Spider.

The organizers probably don’t want Bai Pu to continue competing.

"Firstly, I still have a long way to go from the ’peak,’ and I feel I have a lot of room for improvement."

Bai Pu smiled, first throwing out a statement to tease the organizers’ nerves, and then said:

"However, I probably won’t participate in future University Competitions. I will apply for early graduation and in the future focus my energy on exploring the Spirit Realm, while also attempting to pursue some peak titles."

The host got the answer she wanted and breathed a sigh of relief.

Out of a journalistic instinct, she wanted to ask Bai Pu some follow-up questions about the "Celestial Human Title Match," but seeing Bai Pu’s eyes calm as water, she felt a jolt in her heart and decided to press down on the topic:

"Okay, I wish Gangxin player an early attainment of the peak title, reaching the peak of Awakened! Thank you!"

There was no choice, we previously agreed to answer only one question.

Bai Pu is now the new leader in the Jiangnan Region, and at this rate, it’s probably only a matter of years before he becomes a leader at the Central Hub. The host from the Western Capital certainly didn’t want a moment of curiosity to leave a bad impression on Bai Pu.

After the match, Wan Zhen approached Bai Pu.

"It seems you’ve changed to a new main weapon recently."

"Mm."

"Can you tell me what level the equipment is?" Wan Zhen asked.

Bai Pu thought for a moment, shook his head, and said, "Sorry, let’s talk after the Celestial Human Title Match is over."

Wan Zhen seemed to think of something, nodded and said, "I was out of line."

...

Xili Institute of Technology’s school team returned home with honor, though the school itself felt a mix of joy and worry.

Happy for this year, worried about next year.

Bai Pu has already announced plans to graduate early and not participate in next year’s University Competition. With Bai Pu’s current status, the school dared not attempt to change his mind.

Originally, the school thought they could try to retain the Blood Spider, who this year demonstrated the strength that could be described as second only to Bai Pu—once Bai Pu leaves, she would be seen as the top university contestant.

However, the Blood Spider also refused to continue participating; she wants to graduate with Bai Pu.

Next year’s lineup will have to be built around Shiyi.

Fortunately, Shiyi is only at Level 5, far from the threshold of becoming an Advanced Awakened, so the school is temporarily not worried about Shiyi leaving the team early.

With the influence and resource tilt brought by two consecutive championships, next year’s Xili Institute of Technology will still see new Hero Professions at Level 5 and Level 6 appear. While not guaranteed to have this year’s overwhelming advantage, it will at least remain a favorite to win the championship.

Bai Pu’s rapport with Xili Institute of Technology stops here.

The school that truly earned Bai Pu’s recognition is actually Xicheng No. 17 Middle School, the humble high school that sheltered him in his time of difficulty. Although he only spent a few days there as a student, Bai Pu keeps the feeling of refuge in his heart.

Today’s Xicheng No. 17 Middle School has also changed its appearance, thanks first to the educational resource shift from the Jiangnan Region, and secondly to donations from Li Ling, Bai Pu, Shiyi, and various sectors of society.

The education department of the Jiangnan Region once sought the opinion of the old principal of Xicheng Seventeenth Middle School about whether or not to relocate the school to the more resourceful district?

However, the old principal insisted on not moving and remained in the suburb.

He used educational funding and donations to refurbish and rebuild all the school’s teaching buildings and attract many semi-retired Awakened to the school as instructors for the Combat Squad, while also increasing the cafeteria subsidy.

Today’s Xicheng Seventeenth Middle School has modern teaching buildings and training equipment, professional Combat System teachers, and affordable mutant beast food for the students. The originally striving and diligent study style has also been preserved thanks to the old principal’s hands-on approach.

What was once a shabby suburban high school has now become an oasis comparable to Jiangnan’s prestigious schools, with many students from Xicheng District trying everything possible to come here as guest students.

As for the Divine Strategy Army, they have unearthed Bai Pu, a super genius, and received recognition from the military bigwigs, ensuring the Genius Camp plan can continue.

Bai Pu comes from the Divine Strategy Army and is now a Standing Member of the Jiangnan Region, overseeing the region’s official Boundary Land. In many aspects, he can provide convenience to the Divine Strategy Army. This doesn’t need Bai Pu to give orders; he chose Li Ling as his Practical Officer, who also comes from the Divine Strategy Army, and arranged everything meticulously.

Once Bai Pu relied on the Divine Strategy Army’s resources to grow. Now he has become a resource, naturally able to reciprocate, which can be considered the greatest success of the genius camp plan.

The top brass of the Divine Strategy Army exclaimed they’ve found a treasure, while the top brass of the Balance School felt blue and distressed.

When Bai Pu first became an Awakened, he actively sought out the Balance School’s affiliated organization, Bladon of Byrons Chamber of Commerce, hoping to join the school for protection.

Bladon tried to leverage Bai Pu, failing to agree at first, leading to Li Ling taking advantage of the opportunity to poach Bai Pu.

If Bai Pu hadn’t become a household name, it might be acceptable, but now Bai Pu has soared in status, growing to Peak Awakened in just two years and clearly ready to participate in Huaxia’s Celestial Human Title Match!

The Balance School, and Bladon’s rival faction, quickly seized this point to pressure Bladon.

In Byrons Chamber of Commerce, Bladon’s status is decent, akin to the general manager of Huaxia Region. But Byrons Chamber is merely a peripheral organization of the Balance School, the true core is the school itself, those powerful Awakened experts!

After a round of accountability, Bladon’s support also couldn’t withstand the pressure and ultimately sacrificed him as an agent, replacing him.

Bladon found himself in distress, thinking of the day he met Bai Pu two years ago, his heart filled with regret.

If at the beginning I hadn’t sought to maximize benefits, didn’t try to leverage Bai Pu to sign additional terms, but instead enthusiastically introduced him into the Balance School...

The layer that now a female Huaxia military officer enjoys would belong to me.

Bai Pu’s rise brings a significant impact on the people and matters around him. Bai Pu himself doesn’t care about these impacts; he adheres to a principle of equivalent exchange, repaying both kindness and enmity.

To let those who care for him, love him, live a better life.

Time swiftly brings us to December 16.

The finals of the Celestial Human Title Match officially kicks off.

Bai Pu’s special item [Celestial Human Title Battle Qualification Certificate] burns hot, Gaia’s Will brings a reminder:

[Celestial Human Title Match is about to begin, you have the qualification to compete, please teleport to the Spirit Realm within 30 minutes.]