CCTnovel #438 - Chapter 437: Phantom World
#438 - Chapter 437: Phantom World
Finally, this farce came to an end with the intervention of the college leaders, and everything within the academy gradually returned to normal.
At eleven o'clock in the morning, the academy's official account released an announcement about the arena competition, clarifying the time and location, as well as some precautions.
For example, after completing a battle, Li Chenqiu could rest for half an hour to recover his energy.
At the same time, the protagonist of this arena competition was waiting in his office, handling some unimportant official duties.
Close to getting off work, Li Chenqiu shut down his computer, walked out of the office, and slowly walked towards the office area.
When Han Xiaoxiao and the others saw this, they changed their previous laziness and straightened up, concentrating on doing the things Li Chenqiu had told them to do, such as applying face masks, playing games, and video chatting with their girlfriends…
It wasn't that they didn't want to work, but there was really too little work, so little that everything could run as usual even if they didn't come to work for a month. After Zone One was designated as a jointly administered area, in addition to the power being divided, the business was also taken away.
At first, Li Chenqiu wanted to reclaim the power that originally belonged to him, but because of a word from Xiang Nanzhi, he finally gave up this absurd idea.
“Are you stupid? What's the use of getting the power back, except for having more things to do? Will it increase your salary? Will it earn you more Star Points?”
After Xiang Nanzhi's reminder, Li Chenqiu completely understood and stopped being obsessed with power. After all, the reason he was so obsessed with power was just to earn more Star Points.
But now that he had the Ying family as his backer, plus the title of Discipline Chief, he no longer needed the rights that the Zone One Discipline Chief should have.
If he lacked Star Points, he would rob students; if he lacked Federal currency to buy things, he would use the alias Chu Li; he could just get whatever he wanted for free. The combination of the two was perfect!
Clap clap clap!
Li Chenqiu clapped his hands, came to a stop in front of several people's desks, and said, “Stop what you're doing, I have something to ask you.”
Hearing this, the few people instantly stopped what they were doing and raised their heads.
Li Chenqiu leaned on the table with one hand and sat down on an empty desk. He took out his phone from his pocket, found the announcement issued by the academy, and asked, “What is this Spirit Illusion Realm?”
A man with a pointed mouth and monkey cheeks cautiously raised his hand.
Li Chenqiu smiled faintly and gestured for him to speak.
“The Spirit Illusion Realm is a bit like a virtual reality game. Students enter a virtual world in the form of consciousness through the Spirit Illusion Mirror, which is the Spirit Illusion Realm, and confront the resurrected beasts that are transformed to experience life-and-death crises and seek spiritual breakthroughs.”
“Star Plucking Academy has such a place?” Li Chenqiu opened his mouth slightly in surprise.
The man nodded: “Yes, although things about the Spirit Illusion Realm are not written in the freshman handbook, students basically know it. Most students have broken through their limits in the Spirit Illusion Realm.
You haven’t stayed in the academy for long, and you’ve been reclusive and rarely communicate with the outside world during this time, so it's normal if you don't know.”
“Spirit Illusion Realm…”
A glimmer of light flashed in Li Chenqiu's eyes, and he uncontrollably thought of the world that worshiped gods. Driven by curiosity, he continued to ask, “Tell me more about the Spirit Illusion Realm.”
“Um… okay, if you want to talk about the Spirit Illusion Realm, you should start with the Xuan artifact, the Spirit Illusion Mirror. This is a Xuan artifact that was excavated from the ruins. When it was discovered, it was already in a broken state.
After that, the An Tong Division began to study the Spirit Illusion Mirror and discovered the existence of the Spirit Illusion Realm. Because there are many hidden dangers in the Spirit Illusion Realm, such as resurrected beasts.
And the consciousness form can perfectly replicate one’s own strength. Dying inside has no effect in reality, so it is very suitable for tempering students. Therefore, the An Tong Division evenly distributed the Spirit Illusion Mirror to various academies…”
“Wait a minute, evenly distributed to other academies?” Li Chenqiu stopped him and asked, “Do you mean that other academies can also enter the Spirit Illusion Realm?”
“Yes, the Spirit Illusion Realm is equivalent to a game server, and the fragments of the Spirit Illusion Mirror are equivalent to the key to enter the server. With the key, you can naturally enter.” The man explained carefully.
Li Chenqiu raised an eyebrow and nodded: “It’s really an eye-opener, there is such a Xuan artifact. By the way, what is that Energy Restraint Stage?”
“The Energy Restraint Stage is simply a stage that restrains abilities. People who step onto the Energy Restraint Stage will have their abilities, whether it is their superpowers or their physical fitness, comprehensively suppressed. Otherwise, the fighting will be too loud, and the audience will not be able to see the specific details.”
“It’s really humane, how was this made?”
“It comes with the Spirit Illusion Realm. In addition to the Energy Restraint Stage, there are many other peculiar buildings. Although their functions are different, they can all play a role in tempering students.
Some people speculate that this is a Xuan artifact artificially manufactured in the ancient civilization period to temper themselves and seek spiritual breakthroughs. I quite agree with this view.”
“I also agree with it.” Li Chenqiu jumped off the desk and pointed to the clock hanging on the wall: “There are still half an hour before get off work, you don’t have to be busy, go eat early!”
The eyes of several people lit up instantly when they heard this, and they thanked him one after another.
Li Chenqiu responded simply and was about to turn around and leave when Han Xiaoxiao ran up to him with a file bag.
“Is something the matter?”
Han Xiaoxiao handed the file bag to Li Chenqiu with both hands: “Discipline Chief, aren’t you going to have a arena competition with other students in a month? I have compiled some information on powerful students, and I hope it can help you.”
Li Chenqiu lowered his eyes and glanced at the file bag. His slightly opened mouth almost blurted out the subtext in his heart: “I don’t need it, I won’t lose.”
“You did a good job, I appreciate your effort.” Li Chenqiu smiled and took the file bag.
“This is what I should do!”
……
Since Li Ji’s fried rice restaurant was not open, Li Chenqiu returned to Star Plucking Residence after leaving the Discipline Division.
Click——
“Boss, I’m back.” Li Chenqiu pushed open the door and walked into the villa.
“You came back at just the right time. Grandpa Li Ji only has one dish left to finish the meal!” Xiang Nanzhi, who was setting the table, raised her head.
Li Chenqiu was slightly stunned and asked in confusion, “Why are you here?”
“Isn’t it normal for Xiao Xiang to come to my house for a meal?” Li Ji walked out of the kitchen quickly with a steaming bowl of chicken soup, and shouted at the same time, “The chicken soup is here!”
“Boss, the porcelain bowl is so hot, can’t you put a wet cloth under your hand!” Li Qingxia walked out of the kitchen speechlessly.
After putting the chicken soup on the dining table, Li Ji rubbed his hands and said nonchalantly, “No need.”
Then he turned to look at Li Chenqiu, who was standing at the door: “What are you doing standing there? Go wash your hands and get rice!”
“Oh.”
Li Chenqiu obediently went to the kitchen to get rice for himself.
At this time, Xiang Nanzhi came to him with her bowl and stood still, stretched out the bowl, and gestured to get rice.
“Why did you suddenly come to my place, is something the matter?” Li Chenqiu asked as he served rice.
Xiang Nanzhi said speechlessly: “You can’t even let me have a moment of peace while getting rice. I’ll tell you in your room after dinner.”