Chapter 29: Competition First, Friendship Second

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This time, in the campus ranking competition, the top five were Jiang Chen, Ling Wanqiu, Mo Yangjia, Qian Le, and Wang Xin.

Three of them were from Elite Class 1, which made their homeroom teacher, Old Zhang, shine. The homeroom teachers of the other elite classes looked on with envy.

"I got seventh place, so I don't have to worry about getting beaten anymore."

Zhao Gan had an excited expression. His seventh-place ranking was partly due to luck.

"Don't celebrate too early. If someone challenges you next week and knocks you down, you'll be humiliated. People will say you don't live up to your name. You should still work hard to train your Pokémon."

Jiang Chen reminded Zhao Gan.

Every week, students ranked lower could challenge students ranked higher, and others could also move up in the ranks.

This was also the school's competition mechanism. This campus ranking competition was just the initial ranking.

Some strong individuals didn't get high rankings due to bad luck, but if they challenged later, as long as their strength was sufficient, they could quickly climb up.

Among the top 100 students, every month, they could receive a reward from the school.

This reward was nothing for rich people, but for trainers from ordinary backgrounds, this reward was crucial to their path.

"You're right, I must maintain a spot in the top ten, but it's a bit stressful. There are simply too many competitors."

Zhao Gan wanted to wail. He knew his strength was at least in the top thirty in the school, but to consistently stay in the top ten, he still needed to work hard.

"Oh, by the way, I have good news for you. Xu Jie only ranked thirtieth. That guy's grades are better than mine, but his ranking isn't even as high as mine." Zhao Gan said with a triumphant look.

"Actually, he's not bad. After all, the resources he possesses can't compare to ours."

Jiang Chen didn't want to belittle Xu Jie. Although Xu Jie had hostility towards him and had been disgusting to him, he had to admit that this guy's talent was pretty good.

Zhao Gan couldn't help but say when he heard Jiang Chen's words, "It seems you don't know this opponent at all."

"He was already sponsored by a large corporation before, so his resources aren't bad either."

Some large corporations would select a portion of trainers from elite schools for sponsorship. Of course, these large corporations weren't doing charity.

Both parties would sign a contract. Those large corporations wouldn't do anything without profit. For their investment in you, they would at least get double back.

"Is that so? I really wasn't aware."

Jiang Chen hadn't paid any attention to Xu Jie.

"That guy considers you his biggest enemy, yet you don't even spare him a glance. If he knew, he'd probably be furious."

Zhao Gan said gloatingly.

However, in Zhao Gan's heart, he actually didn't think Xu Jie had the qualifications to be an enemy of Jiang Chen.

"Jiang Chen, Ling Wanqiu, and Wang Xin, the three of you come out with me."

Homeroom teacher Old Zhang walked in and called out to the three of them.

"What is Old Zhang looking for you for?"

"It should be about the friendly exchange competition in half a month."

Jiang Chen guessed, hearing Zhao Gan's question.

"Sigh, I also want to participate and bring glory to the school, but unfortunately, I'm not strong enough."

Looking at Jiang Chen walking out, Xu Jie's eyes were filled with jealousy.

"Just wait, I'll surpass you sooner or later and trample you underfoot."

Xu Jie said these words silently in his heart. If he had said them directly, he would definitely be ridiculed by everyone.

Jiang Chen, Ling Wanqiu, and Wang Xin followed Old Zhang to his office. Indeed, Old Zhang spoke to them about the friendly exchange competition.

"For the next half month, I hope you all work hard to train your Pokémon. Our Tianhai Spirit Academy has lost to the Imperial Capital Spirit Academy for three years now. Others have started calling us the 'Ten-Thousand-Year Runner-up,' so we absolutely cannot lose."

"Old Zhang, aren't you putting pressure on us?"

Jiang Chen said with a faint smile.

Knowing the homeroom teacher's temper, Jiang Chen directly called him Old Zhang.

Anyway, he wouldn't get angry; he might even feel it was more intimate.

"I don't see any pressure on your face."

Old Zhang looked at Jiang Chen. In fact, he wasn't worried about Jiang Chen, mainly the others.

"This year's friendly exchange competition has changed. It's now a arena style. This was fought for by the principal."

Old Zhang introduced the competition rules.

"In other words, if someone is strong enough, one person can defeat all of them."

Wang Xin glanced at Jiang Chen as she spoke.

"I know what you mean."

Old Zhang knew what Wang Xin meant after she finished speaking.

"Although Jiang Chen is strong, we can't put all the pressure on him. And the opponent is not weak. I will help you collect their information these days."

"Also, Jiang Chen, prepare some trump cards. Don't reveal everything, otherwise, it's easy to be targeted."

They would investigate others' information, and others would also investigate theirs.

As the strongest in the academy, Jiang Chen would definitely be thoroughly researched by the opponent, so it was best to keep some trump cards.

"No problem, I'll definitely give them some surprises then."

Jiang Chen's smile was bright.

The exchange competition was still half a month away. In half a month, he didn't even know how strong he would become.

"Good. If we win this friendly exchange competition, the school's rewards will be generous."

Old Zhang also had confidence in Jiang Chen. At that time, Jiang Chen and Ling Wanqiu would be the main force. As for the other three, if they could defeat the opponent, that would be best. If not, at least they should try to wear down the opponent's condition.

"Remember, competition first, friendship second. Absolutely no mercy then."

The so-called friendly exchange competition had no friendship. If you lost, you would have to endure the other party's ridicule. What friendship was there? The competition between the two academies was almost turning into hatred.

After explaining these things, Old Zhang sent them off to train their Pokémon, and also told them that if they needed any help, they could always ask the school.

"Sigh, why do I feel so much pressure? I knew I shouldn't have worked so hard to get into the top five." Wang Xin said with a bitter face.

"Useless."

"Yes, useless." Ling Wanqiu echoed Jiang Chen after he finished speaking.

The competition was still half a month away, and she was already feeling pressure. By the time it was her turn to compete, wouldn't she be too scared to even go on stage?

Wang Xin looked at Jiang Chen and Ling Wanqiu resentfully. You two are truly a perfect match.