The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

Chapter 256: Chapter 139: Breaking Limit—Ascend to the Star (2)

Second year, female, Hua Jieyu.

Second year, male, Xu Chen.

Second year, male, Shi Qi Saber.

After the introductions of the three behind him were completed, Shi Luoshu smiled slightly and said, “In the team competition, we must rely on everyone’s joint efforts to bring glory to Wuyuan Academy.”

The voice fell.

He stepped forward, and under the gaze of everyone, came in front of Qin Jin.

“Student Qin Jin, I have heard about you for a long time.”

He spoke in a soothing tone, making people comfortable: “Seeing you today, you are indeed extraordinary.”

“Would you like to reconsider?”

Qin Jin’s expression remained unchanged: “Reconsider what?”

“The Star-picking Association.”

Shi Luoshu smiled: “I am the current president of the Star-picking Association. As graduation nears, I am looking for a successor.”

“With your talent and strength, if you are willing to join the Star-picking Association, you will be the next president.”

“Forget it.”

Qin Jin’s tone was calm, looking directly at him: “I am not interested in joining such student organizations.”

“What a pity.”

Shi Luoshu’s expression showed a deeper regret and shook his head: “Everyone has their own aspirations, I won’t force it.”

He said no more, turned and left, appearing very familiar with the Wenwu Ship, seemingly not his first time here.

At the moment of his departure.

Xie Wuya approached.

“Qin Jin, do you know him?”

“It’s the first meeting.”

Qin Jin responded and looked at Xie Wuya: “Why? Does your little notebook have his information?”

“Not really.”

Xie Wuya shook his head: “However, I’ve heard about Shi Luoshu’s deeds, it shouldn’t be a coincidence of the same name, it must be him.”

“Oh?”

“What deeds?”

Xie Wuya lowered his voice: “Like us this time, having undergone a mission period and this selection, Duan Yaobang, Su Xiangwan, will likely be upgraded to S-Level next time.”

“Looking at Wuyuan Academy’s history, there are even more inspirational individuals, starting from F-Level, they climbed up step by step, eventually reaching S-Level.”

“Shi Luoshu.”

Xie Wuya recited the name: “He is one of those people.”

“However, he didn’t climb step by step in three years, rather he entered the academy as F-Level.”

“But at the first rating change, he directly entered S-Level!”

…

After the personnel were complete, the Starship navigated to the warp zone, first undergoing multiple warps, before entering the Star Gate.

After leaving the Star Gate, the surrounding number of Starships soared.

Looking out through the porthole, above the various sizes of Starships, were engraved different academy emblems, and on a few Starships, dojo insignias could be seen.

Dojo, as the original inheritance place of the Martial Arts Family, has continued to this day, and is also a target many martial artists choose to join.

Participating in the Star Dome Limit-Breaking Cup has an age limit, contestants from dojos can be considered peers of the same grade.

Wenwu Ship sailed through the stream of Starships, moving away from this area, the flood dispersed, the surroundings opened up, and on the star map displayed in the hall, aside from normally displayed planets, suddenly appeared a special mark.

A student noticed this scene and, according to the direction on the star map, looked out through the porthole, their gaze abruptly pondering as they exclaimed, “Look quickly!”

Qin Jin’s gaze followed along with everyone else.

At the end of their line of sight.

In the Star Sea, there was an enormous monumental structure suspended; from its appearance, it looked like a supermassive arena standing in the Star Sea!

“It’s the Star Ascending Arena.”

At the moment of recognition, Xie Wuya’s voice suddenly sounded: “This is a special venue, a monumental structure jointly created by the Federation and several major groups designed for hosting various top-tier events; even the extremely rare War of Heaven and Man has been held on the Star Ascending Arena!”

“Is our individual competition going to take place in the Star Ascending Arena this time?”

“I must advance now.”

“Xie Wuya, it’s just a venue, why are you so excited?”

Bai Huaiyu’s voice sounded.

“Sister Bai, you don’t understand.”

Xie Wuya’s eyes burned with passion: “It’s not just a monumental structure, it’s an extraordinary monument!”

“Rumor has it that the arenas inside the Star Ascending Arena are divided by levels, varying depending on the contestants, and the arena that can be drawn differs, if one can fight on a high-level arena, the victor truly obtains a special reward on an extraordinary level!”

“Xie Wuya is right.”

Chi Wenwu’s voice sounded, originating from the Chi Family with transcendent beings present, his insights were evidently deep; he added: “Everyone can think of this Star Ascending Arena as a unique opportunity crafted by the Federation for the victors of martial artists.”

“Strive to advance.”

“Opportunities to engage in martial combat here are rare.”

Under the attention of everyone.

Wenwu Ship closed distance with the Star Ascending Arena, and then, turned and entered a planet next to the Star Ascending Arena.

From the outside, this planet appears gray and unremarkable.

Once the starship enters, the internal environment of the planet comes into view, with layers of mist shrouding a large area below, obscuring its specific details.

“Could that be the location for the team competition?”

Speculation arises.

As the starship descends, more information becomes visible; below, campgrounds are lined up, and from above, the temporary buildings within form the distinctive signs of academies and dao fields.

The intertwining structures are somewhat awe-inspiring.

The starship docks.

The moment the hatch opens, Meng Ning suddenly appears.

He reaches out, lightly tapping, as an entrance to the space storage device opens beside him, presenting a portal-like form.

He casts a glance, smiling at the assembled students: “From now on, please hand over all your weapons and equipment, as well as your storage gear, to be temporarily kept by the academy.”

“Has the team competition’s rules been announced?”

“Not yet.”

Meng Ning shakes his head: “According to the information I’ve received, the specific rules will be provided to you the moment you enter.”

“Now, it’s the preliminary preparation.”

“After handing those over, proceed to the camp to change into the exclusive attire for this event.”

At this moment.

His tone shifts slightly: “All gathered here are excellent students of Wuyuan, and understand the importance and strictness of such large-scale event rules.”

“I have only one thing to say.”

“I will not inspect you, because you have your pride, and I am willing to trust you.”

“But don’t let these trivial matters bring disgrace to Wuyuan.”

His voice falls.

Qin Jin steps forward.

“No equipment allowed…”

Thoughts turn in his mind, as he removes the [Celestial Might] bracelet, along with the equipment carrying the Azure Thunder Profound Halberd, and his own storage gear, lightly sending them into the portal.

Meng Ning’s gaze sweeps across, pausing momentarily on the mecha storage gear, with a slight raise of his brow.

Qin Jin strides down the gangway and leaves.

“According to the history of the Limit-Breaking Cup, similar restrictions on carrying equipment are not uncommon. Is it some kind of survival mode competition?”

A thought flashes in his mind, lowering his gaze: “With my Spirit Ruins and Mountain and River Fragments, such restrictions are of no consequence to me.”

“However…”

“In a highly watched large-scale event like this, resorting to cheating, whether noticed or not, is not worth it.”

“Moreover, right now, I don’t need it.”

Entering the temporary camp, he changes attire.

The combat suit, exclusive for the event, is entirely black. Once in hand, Qin Jin can confirm that this combat suit has no special effects; though it appears like a combat suit, it’s merely a slightly more durable ordinary outfit.

The students’ activities within the camp are not restricted, including cultivation, activities, and entertainment.

Above the sky, starships descend occasionally.

Three days pass in the blink of an eye.

During these three days, no disturbances are seen within the camp on this planet, but outside, the excitement over the Star Dome Limit-Breaking Cup continues to grow, with the preparations heating up.

Following the admission test, this is undoubtedly one of the most eye-catching top-tier events.

Today.

With prompt sounds ringing in the room, Qin Jin comes out of semi-trance cultivation, leaving his quarters and entering the camp.

Looking around.

Wuyuan Academy’s fourteen contestants are all dressed in the same attire, glancing at each other.

In the center of the camp.

Under special equipment arrangements, a scanning area forms, with scanning beams falling from above, and in front of the scanning area are fourteen teleportation gates of unknown destination, where ripples flow within, creating a teleportation zone.

“Such a large setup.”

Meng Ning stands to one side.

Staff from the hosting location smile: “Esteemed Celestial Pride of Wuyuan.”

“After scanning, enter the teleportation zone, and the team competition of the Star Dome Limit-Breaking Cup officially begins.”

“You’ll naturally learn the specific rules once you enter.”

Glances exchange.

Without any hesitation, everyone proceeds to scan, with no anomalies.

Then…

Qin Jin arrives at the teleportation zone, steps forward, and enters the portal.

The sensation of crossing comes over his body.

Suddenly the scene darkens before him, then brightens again, as Qin Jin looks forward.

At this moment, a light screen appears, with information displayed word by word at the top.

[Current Location]

[Unknown Civilization Ruins]