"Let's go."
Ling Zhan, now dressed in casual clothes, walked out of his room and headed downstairs with Li Chaoge.
Seeing these two incredibly well-matched prodigies appear together, the other companions were no longer surprised.
They weren't blind.
Nor were they lacking in emotional intelligence.
They naturally knew that the once cold and aloof student council president had genuinely fallen for this non-specialist.
However…
It seemed that this non-specialist had no intention of reciprocating her feelings…
One could only say that this man was truly an impenetrable iceberg.
Even President Chaoge had hit a wall with him.
The companions didn't dare to tease them, knowing that the president was only gentle towards Ling Zhan, but not towards them.
The celebration banquet was, of course, about celebrating.
Everyone took turns raising their glasses to congratulate Ling Zhan for creating a legendary record that would surely go down in history.
Ling Zhan accepted all the toasts without refusal.
His high resistance made him completely immune to the 'drunk' status effect.
Li Chaoge sat quietly beside him, her beautiful eyes fixed on that figure who, even when praised by so many, remained calm and never arrogant. She couldn't help but feel a growing sense of admiration.
This had never happened before.
After all, she had never met a peer who could surpass her from childhood to adulthood.
However…
Now, standing before her was a man who was not only two years younger than her but also made her feel a slight sense of admiration…
She clenched her fists, her resolve to win this man's heart growing stronger.
She simply couldn't believe she couldn't melt this iceberg!!
Halfway through the celebration banquet.
Deans Zhou Hongfu and Liu Huanran arrived with a dozen teachers.
"Keep eating, no need to stand up. We're just here to talk to you about a few things."
Dean Zhou waved his hand, stopping the students from rising and signaling them not to mind.
"First of all, on behalf of the nation and Tianyan Academy, I officially congratulate Student Ling Zhan on winning the individual championship of the Warcraft Tournament!"
"This is a milestone, after all, it's been twenty years since our Dragon Kingdom last won the individual championship in the Warcraft Tournament!"
Faced with Dean Zhou's sincere congratulations.
Ling Zhan naturally stood up to express his thanks.
He was cold in nature, but not disrespectful to his teachers.
In fact, whenever he had time, he would attend every class in college and listen attentively, never showing arrogance just because of his strength.
Even when the teachers asked questions, Ling Zhan would politely stand up and answer.
At the Academy of Techniques, all the teachers, whether practical or theoretical, gave Ling Zhan unanimous praise and thumbs up.
They all said that any class with Ling Zhan in it was much more obedient and attentive.
After all, if even a prodigy like Ling Zhan was listening carefully, where would the other students find the nerve to slack off?
"Of course, these congratulations are just pleasantries. The real reason I'm here is to inform you that after discussions among the higher-ups, your rewards have been finalized!"
"Considering that you can't learn advanced class skills, both the nation and the academy have each provided you with an S+ level universal skill book as your championship reward!"
"There are also some materials as 'side dishes,' but I won't list them all."
As Dean Zhou finished speaking.
Wow!!
Everyone eating their barbecue looked on enviously.
Two S+ level universal skill books!
Good heavens!
This non-specialist was already unbelievably strong, and now he's receiving even more top-tier rewards.
It's overwhelming, truly overwhelming…
"Don't be too envious. The team competition rewards have also been adjusted and are just as generous. Let me spell it out!"
"The top eight in the team competition will no longer receive rewards!"
"For the top four in the team competition, each person will be rewarded with 100,000 school credits and a set of level 60 gold-grade armor!"
"The runner-up will receive 300,000 school credits and each person a low-grade spiritual weapon!"
"As for the champion, 500,000 school credits! Each person will receive a low-grade spiritual weapon, plus an additional A+ level skill book!"
As soon as he finished speaking.
Wow!!
Another wave of amazement!
But this time, it wasn't just envy at Ling Zhan's individual championship rewards.
It was excitement and burning battle intent!
Such rewards were undeniably generous!!
"Of course, we can't forget the team's FMVP, who will receive an additional high-grade spiritual weapon and an S-level skill book!"
When this was announced.
Everyone didn't react with the expected astonishment.
Instead, they once again directed envious glances at Ling Zhan and Li Chaoge, the two prodigies.
As expected…
The FMVP would surely go to one of these two.
Actually…
The Dragon Kingdom had temporarily changed the team competition rewards mainly because the national treasury was running low.
Recently, the Moloch Organization had been causing major disruptions.
And the war at the Ten Thousand Demons Dungeon had suddenly intensified.
The Forbidden Zone war had always been a global focal point.
Because everyone knew that if the Dragon Kingdom and the Ross Empire couldn't hold off the assault from the Ten Thousand Demons Dungeon and fell completely, humanity and all races would face an existential crisis.
Moreover, the other three Forbidden Zones—Takama-ga-hara, the Demon's Nest, and the Terror Mountains—might seize the opportunity to launch a counterattack.
But fortunately, the Dragon Kingdom and the Ross Empire withstood the pressure.
This was all thanks to the countless brave warriors who continued to charge forward fearlessly.
And because of this…
Many prodigies rose to prominence in this brutal war, with countless dark horses making their mark.
Among them, the senior students from various universities performed outstandingly in the Forbidden Zone war.
Faced with such an extraordinary group of war heroes, the nation had no choice but to reward them, or it would undoubtedly dishearten these warriors.
As a result…
The national treasury was emptied.
In fact, the higher-ups even had to shamelessly borrow many skill books, items, and equipment from the ten major academies to give out as rewards.
This is why the team competition rewards were temporarily changed to school credits and spiritual weapons.
After all, the rewards had to go to 50 people!
Who could afford that?
Those 50 A+ level skill books…
The nation had to grit its teeth to give them out for the team competition championship.
But as for S- level skill books, that wasn't possible.
They just couldn't afford it!
But even so.
These rewards were already extremely generous.
At the very least, the championship rewards were incredibly satisfying.
The companions were confident that Ling Zhan and Li Chaoge would surely lead them to win the team competition championship!!
Hmm…
Seeing Ling Zhan's calm and steady demeanor, the companions felt as if they were leaning on the shoulder of a tall and mighty boyfriend, and a sense of security welled up within them.
"By the way…"
"Ling Zhan, after the celebration banquet, go to Villa No. 1."
"The vice president of the Eden Guild, that senior witch, said she has something to discuss with you."
Liu Huanran suddenly said.
"Alright."
Ling Zhan, though puzzled, agreed.
Strange…
Why would such a top-tier figure in magic seek him out?