Stop pretending, I'm a security guard, a five-star general!

Inside an office, several elderly people dressed in military uniforms sat on a sofa, drinking tea and chatting.

"Old Han, how long do you think it will take for the first team to break through and enter the qualifying rounds?" one of them asked, looking at Han Chenghu, who was sitting in the first seat.

Han Chenghu took a sip of tea, thought for a moment, and then said:

"It will take at least a week. After all, we have a five-star peak Snow Tiger Lord on the mountaintop. Even the top teams from the Imperial Capital and Dragon Summer will have a hard time dealing with it."

The others nodded in agreement, having estimated that a week was indeed the fastest time they could complete the task.

It's unclear whether the first team will be from Dijing University or Longxia University, or perhaps another dark horse will emerge.

Just then, one of his men knocked on the door and came in.

"Reporting to our leaders, the first team to advance from the qualifying rounds has emerged."

"What!?"

Upon hearing this, the leaders were all taken aback.

Han Chenghu glanced subconsciously at the clock on the wall. Less than three hours had passed since the start of the qualifying rounds, and some teams had already finished!?

Are you kidding me? How could that be possible?!

Han Chenghu looked at his subordinate with a solemn expression and asked:

"Are you sure you read that correctly?"

"Reporting to the commander, I am certain that I did not see it wrong. They have indeed obtained the flag and withdrawn from the secret realm."

"Holy crap, which team is so fierce?"

"It's Teikyo University!"

……

At the same time, Qin Yu and his group, upon exiting the secret realm, immediately attracted the attention of all the staff around them.

Qin Yu could see the shock and confusion in their eyes.

Everyone present was completely incredulous at how this group of people managed to cross hundreds of kilometers in three hours, climb a peak nearly ten thousand meters high, evade countless ferocious monsters, and retrieve the flag.

Even if you drove there, it wouldn't be possible to get there this fast!

"Hello, do we consider this finished?"

Qin Yu smiled and asked the staff member in charge of registering the results.

The staff member nodded blankly:

"Calculate."

"Can we leave now?"

"Huh? Oh, okay, okay."

"Okay, guys, let's go."

"Um, can I ask you a question?" The staff member called out to Qin Yu, who was about to turn and leave.

Qin Yu turned his head and asked, "What's your problem?"

The staff member asked, "How exactly did you manage to finish this in just three hours?"

Upon hearing this, Qin Yu grinned:

"Don't ask, the answer is that it's open."

After saying that, Qin Yu and his group swaggered away under the watchful eyes of everyone.

Meanwhile, within the secret realm, the various teams were still on their way to the mountain peak.

Jiangzhou City Science and Technology College.

One of the team members unfolded the map, glanced at his team's location, and said:

"Captain, we have traveled about 50 kilometers so far. We are still more than 100 kilometers away from the mountain where we are located. We expect to reach the foot of the mountain tomorrow."

Ye Chen nodded: "Okay, we should be the fastest of all the teams right now. Let's all work harder and try to be the first to capture the flag and return."

"Yes!"

Longxia University.

"Roar!"

A five-star late-stage demonic beast—the Ice Storm Bear King—suddenly descended from the sky, landing heavily in front of the group from Dragon Summer University. It let out an extremely ferocious roar, causing the entire ground to tremble violently.

At the late stage of the fifth-star level, in this secret realm, apart from the Snow Tiger Lord at the peak of the fifth-star level, it is already one of the most powerful ferocious beasts.

His strength is comparable to that of a seventh or eighth-star martial lord among the human race.

However, the students from Longxia University remained calm in the face of such a terrifying beast.

The young man at the head of the group wielded a Azure Dragon Spear. His previously indifferent expression froze upon the appearance of the Ice Storm Bear King, and he instantly unleashed a terrifying aura no less powerful than the Ice Storm Bear King's.

He charged towards the Ice Storm Bear King like an unstoppable spear.

"Hoohoho!!!"

"Bang Bang Bang!!!"

The man and the bear were locked in a fierce battle, exchanging blows. But it was clear to everyone that the young man was completely dominating the Snowstorm Bear King, and it was only a matter of time before the Snowstorm Bear King was defeated.

Sure enough, a dozen minutes later, accompanied by a shrill scream from the Snowstorm Bear King, the spear in the young man's hand pierced through the Snowstorm Bear King's head, killing it instantly.

Having dealt with a late-stage five-star lord, the young man remained calm, instead turning indifferently to his teammate beside him and asking:

"Xiao Qi, how far are we from our destination?"

"It's less than 100 kilometers away, and we expect to arrive before tomorrow afternoon."

"Okay, have you located the Imperial University?"

"We haven't detected them yet. They should still be behind us. We should be the fastest now."

"Alright, let's move on. We absolutely cannot let Imperial University get ahead of us on this trip."

"Yes!"

Meanwhile, on another glacial wasteland, an armored vehicle drove by, and ahead of it, the highest mountain range came into view.

Inside the vehicle, ten team members, dressed in the uniforms of Shanghai University, all wore excited smiles.

Shanghai University, ranked third nationally, only behind Beijing University and Longxia University, is hailed as one of the top 3 universities in China. (PS: The "top 3" part is a self-proclaimed title by Shanghai University students.)

"Hahaha, who would have thought that one of our team members has a talent for mechanical engineering and can build a car directly? This qualifying round is definitely ours!" one of the team members laughed excitedly.

Upon hearing this, the other team members also showed joyful smiles.

In less than a day, they were almost at the foot of the mountain, and they were certain that they were currently the fastest of all the teams.

After all, they went by car, and what could be faster than a car?

One of the team members smiled and looked at their captain, Li Chengze, and asked:

"Captain, this time our Shanghai University is going to surpass Beijing University and Longxia University to take first place in the qualifying round. What are your thoughts?"

Li Chengze smiled slightly and said:

"First place in the qualifying rounds is nothing. Remember our goal this time: to win the championship in the finals."

"Yes!"

Similar scenes were also playing out in other university teams.

All the teams were racing at full speed, trying to grab the first flag and become the first team to break through and enter the qualifying rounds.

Little did they know that Imperial University had already taken the lead, and while they were still struggling to make their way across the frigid ice plains, the students from Imperial University had already returned to their hotel and were enjoying a blissful nap.

"Dong Dong Dong!!"

Qin Yu, who was sleeping on the soft bed in his hotel room, was suddenly awakened by loud knocking on the door.

Qin Yu opened his eyes with some dissatisfaction, grumbling as he spoke:

"Who is it? Can't a person sleep in broad daylight?!"

"It's me, Han Chenghu. I have something to ask you!"

"What tiger? Don't disturb my sleep, or I'll beat you into a Hello Kitty!"

Qin Yu yawned, then lay down again and closed his eyes.

Outside the door, Han Chenghu was completely dumbfounded.

I, a dignified General of the Great Xia Dynasty, was actually insulted by a little brat!?