Longevity Martial Arts: I have a Mysterious Water Snake Avatar-Chapter 527 - 407: Finally Opened!_2

BUZZ. BUZZ. BUZZ.

A deep black gleam flickered rapidly in Ji Yunjin’s eyes as she smiled sweetly and said, "Mm, thank you, Jiuning, I’m the best."

Only then did Hong Yuan reveal a satisfied smile.

This way, although Ji Yunjin couldn’t instantly become a peerless mecha-controlling Heavenly Talent, she could definitely display the skills she had been diligently practicing to their fullest.

「At 11 o’clock in the morning」

The competition finally began.

As per the competition’s schedule, the host took the stage to deliver a brief opening speech and introduce the rules.

"The selection rule for our university’s ’Meta-Universe Mecha+’ competition is..."

"While evading the encroaching poison zone, the operators of the last three mecha remaining will secure the three qualifying slots for their teams."

"Subsequently, these three qualifying teams will represent our university in the national ’Meta-Universe Mecha+’ competition."

After this process, teams of mecha designers and mecha combatants exited the waiting room’s conference hall one after another. They headed to the competition arena to wait at the spots marked with their names.

Flame Dragon University’s ’Meta-Universe Mecha+’ competition was held in a massive stadium that could accommodate nearly ten thousand people.

Under the watchful eyes of many teachers, students, and family members of Flame Dragon University, the mecha combatants successively equipped their gear and logged into the Meta-Universe.

During this process, the live broadcast featured close-ups of the seeded teams.

Because of their extraordinary efforts, Hong Yuan and Ji Yunjin’s Sky-Splitting Squad was considered by the teachers and professors to be talents worthy of cultivation. This granted them the status of the ninth seed team.

When Flame Dragon University’s live broadcast zoomed in on them, an instant burst of admiration filled the live chat, especially for Ji Yunjin, who had already equipped the Forest Elf.

"’Whoa, what kind of mecha is this? It’s gorgeous!’"

"’How is this possible? How could a mere university student create such a beautiful mecha, and one that actually moves smoothly?’"

"’Han Jiuming!’"

"’Ji Yunjin!’"

"’Forest Elf!’"

"’I’ve never heard of these two, nor have I seen this type of mecha. It seems Han Jiuming is another Heavenly Talent among mecha designers.’"

"’I ran an AI search and couldn’t find any specific information on this Forest Elf. Could Han Jiuming really have designed it?’"

"’I’m not sure, but I feel this Forest Elf is even more elegant and powerful than the Steel Emperor Penguin.’"

"..."

As soon as the Forest Elf made its appearance, viewers on Flame Dragon University’s official live stream erupted in heated discussion.

It was no wonder; the Forest Elf was simply too beautiful, possessing an air of agility and elegance.

It didn’t look like a cold machine, but more like a valiant female warrior. The unique patterns, in particular, added significantly to its charm.

In mere moments, the Forest Elf had firmly captured the hearts of many female viewers.

Even the students and faculty of Flame Dragon University offered high praise for the Forest Elf, marveling at Hong Yuan’s talent.

After all, Hong Yuan was merely a university student, making it hard for people to believe he possessed such a high level of mecha design skill.

In the public’s perception, mecha designed by university students were expected to be modified versions of popular market models—oddly shaped yet barely functional.

Yet, the Forest Elf designed by Hong Yuan was so agile and elegant, without a hint of awkwardness!

「 」

While the audience marveled at Hong Yuan’s talent, Hong Yuan himself was expressionlessly leaving the stage. He rejoined the other mecha designers in the waiting room’s conference hall, silently watching the large screen and awaiting the start of the competition.

He saw the audience’s approval, but his heart remained utterly calm, without a ripple.

What a joke. Who did they think he, Hong Yuan, was? He was a Grandmaster of Refining Tao, a Master who had almost become a Lord of Refining Tao! Once he became the Supreme Grandmaster of Refining Tao and a Lord of Refining Tao, all cultivators in the Martial World practicing alchemy, artifact refining, and talisman skills would then have to address him as their ancestor. Therefore, Hong Yuan regarded the praise from people in the Dream World as merely a light breeze brushing past his face.

Flame Dragon University’s official live stream quickly switched to footage of other competing teams. After all, Hong Yuan and Ji Yunjin’s Sky-Splitting Squad was only the ninth seed, with eight other teams ranked ahead of them.

Compared to Hong Yuan and Ji Yunjin, the other seeded teams were more renowned, and the bullet comments about them were far more numerous and active.

When the last team, named "Mu Luo," appeared, the applause in the stadium instantly intensified. Even the official live stream’s bullet chat became more crowded—without enabling the comment filter, the screen was completely obscured!

"’They’re here! They’re here!’"

"’Goddess! Goddess Kexin! I’m your loyal dog!!!’"

"’Master Mu Shang, make your move! Destroy them all...’"

"’HISS—I thought Mu Shang had graduated! Who knew he’d delay his graduation just to join another ’Meta-Universe Mecha+’ competition...’"

"’TSK, TSK, TSK. Mu Shang almost snagged one of our country’s three spots for the global competition. He’s a super master who almost made it to the global stage. Looks like this will be another boring massacre...’"

"’So despicable! Using a graduation postponement to force his way into another ’Meta-Universe Mecha+’ competition. I can’t stand people like that.’"

"’Heh, you don’t know squat. If Luo Kexin hadn’t cordially invited Mu Shang to stay, he would’ve already left for the Spirit Path trials to engage in unrestricted mecha battles against numerous Heavenly Talents!’"