The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator

As the time approached, Arena 1 became lively again.

After a person has fought, they cannot challenge again. As time approached, the arena master, after a selection process, gradually stabilized, and choices quickly dwindled. Arena 1, where Qin Jin was located, became the focus again.

He welcomed all challengers, continuously facing opponents, yet from start to finish, no one could even get close to him.

Fighting to fear, fighting to fright, among the watching students, Qin Jin seemed like the great demon king of this tournament, his depth unfathomable.

Qin Jin had no intention of holding back.

With the Federation at its peak, those with celestial pride who showed their talents would only receive maximum support.

Moreover...

His current background no longer required him to hold back. It was time to press forward boldly, leveraging the Federation and the resources of Martial Abyss to soar upward.

Inside the academy, as night fell, the lively atmosphere did not diminish at all.

For the students, this was undoubtedly a grand event, making a deep impression by truly witnessing the top students of the academy in action.

As time passed.

At this moment, accompanied by the ringing of bells above the arena and platform, the eight-hour mark approached its end.

On the arena, the arena master was fixed in place!

This represented the complete end of the academic year’s student selection.

On the platform, the eliminated students followed Candle Kite and descended from the platform.

Those showing dejection were in the minority instead.

Academia has no first place, martial arts no second; for the Martial Arts Family, personally experiencing a battle can naturally distinguish levels of skill.

Above the academy.

On the arena, transmission radiance glowed, and one by one, figures left the arena, appearing on the platform.

Qin Jin glanced over.

Among the ten people, there were many familiar faces: Bai Huaiyu, Chi Wenwu, An Shi, Han Miao.

Apart from these, although Fang Shuo was defeated by him, his strength among the students was unquestionable. With the special Secret Collection, his combat power stood out, successfully securing a spot.

Xie Wuya lost to Bai Huaiyu, but after entering the Innate Realm, it seemed he made great progress and changes, successfully obtaining a spot.

Yu Xingchen gave up Arena 2, but in the past, he successfully ranked second in the school entrance examination, and his combat power was evident, also successfully advancing.

It was worth mentioning that two dark horses emerged this time.

One was a B-Level student and the other an A-Level student.

On the journey of martial arts, there is never a shortage of emerging forces and late bloomers.

The B-Level student was a woman named Su Xiangwan, dressed neatly, looking quite outgoing, responding with smiles to the gazes from others.

The A-Level student was a man, Duan Yaobang, who seemed to have a serious demeanor.

With the performance of these two, it’s expected that the academy will quickly raise their ratings, listing them as S-Class students.

At this moment.

The curtain above the sky dispersed, the live broadcast ended, and the ten who advanced lined up in a row.

In front, Candle Kite’s figure shimmered with a ripple, and her seriousness faded, replaced by a gentle smile.

Having interacted with Candle Kite for a long time, Qin Jin had come to know more about her. As the academy’s artificial intelligence, the main avatar of Candle Kite had the richest personality, indistinguishable from a real person, while her other avatars each possessed personalities suited to their respective roles.

"Students."

Her gentle voice slowly echoed: "Tomorrow, you may rest for a day and wait for the selection results of other academic years to be announced."

"The day after tomorrow, we will depart from the academy to the venue of the Star Dome Limit-Breaking Cup."

"Candle Kite Supervisor."

After her words ended, the advancing A-Level student, Duan Yaobang, inquired: "I’ve checked previous years’ Limit-Breaking Cup records. Is there any adjustment to this year’s Limit-Breaking Cup?"

"The Star Dome Limit-Breaking Cup, like previous years, is still divided into team competitions and individual competitions."

Candle Kite stated seriously: "Team competitions are based on the academy and Dao Field as units, and the competition methods change every year. This year’s specific rules haven’t been disclosed yet. They will be announced after everyone arrives."

"The individual competition is related to the team competition, where personal points ranking in the top 500 in the team competition qualifies one to participate in the individual competition."

"Students."

"We look forward to your excellent performance in the Star Dome Limit-Breaking Cup."

With her words ending.

The platform descended.

Transport vehicles awaited nearby.

On the way back, Qin Jin clearly saw many students gathered inside the academy, still passionately discussing the battles of the arena master.

All the way in silence.

...

Inside the villa.

Qin Jin took off his combat suit and changed into casual clothes.

In front of him, Candle Kite’s avatar summoned glowing displays, showing information related to the Star Dome Limit-Breaking Cup.

Jointly hosted by academies and Dao Fields within the Star System, this event is one of the most popular events in the Corridor Star System.

For most ordinary spectators, they prefer to watch events in the middle stages of martial arts, genuine physical clashes that lead to substantial confrontations.

At the same time.

The Federation’s events are largely limited to below the level of the Martial Saint.

Martial Saint powerhouses within the Federation have already found their position and seek their own path. Under these circumstances, events involving such level of powerhouses are rare, often appearing only once in several years.

From Candle Kite’s introduction and explanation, Qin Jin gained a preliminary understanding.

"The team competition changes every year..."

"Rules, locations, they are all different. There have been strategies like chess, where two sides deploy troops, Tian Ji horse racing-like formats to decide the victor."

"There have even been modes similar to a battle royale, where the longer one survives, the higher the points they earn."

"There are even cases where contestants are divided into two parts, staging a small-scale skirmish at a designated location for offense and defense battles..."

"The individual competition is a pure strength duel, but the team competition balances competition and entertainment, allowing lower-year students a chance to enter the individual competition, to battle against higher-year students."

"Such rules are indeed quite interesting."

"Moreover, the team competition also concerns academy honor."

Browsing through the rules of previous years, Qin Jin’s eyes lit up with a trace of interest.

"I wonder what rules we’ll encounter this year."

"After this event, the first semester at Martial Abyss will be nearing its end."

"The envoy from the clan is inviting external groups, a long journey that will take quite a bit of time. According to the duration of previous Star Dome Limit-Breaking Cups, time is very abundant."

With thoughts flowing in his mind.

Qin Jin closed his eyes and began cultivation.

...

Two days later.

Martial Arts Series, Starship docking area.

In front.

On the side of the ship, a giant starship bearing the academy’s emblem, carved from special materials, was docked.

Under the guidance of Candle Kite, the ten selected students arrived at this place.

The hatch opened, the gangway descended, and a male figure, leaning against the outside of the hatch, with arms crossed, face relaxed.

"I am Meng Ning."

The man’s voice was calm: "I am one of your mentors for this trip; you can come to me with any questions."

"Now..."

"Board the ship!"