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Guan Yue saw Lu Tao unleash his full power for the first time. His sword energy extended over a hundred meters, and his swordsmanship was agile and graceful, far more impressive than the two moves Guan Yue had mastered. From Glanwy's performance, it was evident that Lu Tao's swordsmanship posed a significant threat to him.
However, Glanwy was not weak either; his spear frequently shimmered with Vital Energy Fluctuation, indicating that his Origin Energy was abundant. The sweeping range of his spear was no less than that of Lu Tao's sword, resulting in a stalemate where neither could gain the upper hand.
Lu Tao's swordplay was heavy and skilled, while Glanwy's spear technique was bold and powerful. Lu Tao focused on evasion, while Glanwy attacked fiercely.
Guan Yue noted that Lu Tao excelled in agility and adaptability, while Glanwy relied on strength and ferocity.
He Bi muttered softly, "If their fifth-ranked fighter is this capable, we're in trouble."
Du Diwei also expressed surprise, "How can Glanwy fight so well? He shouldn't be a match for Lu Tao; he has always been my subordinate's defeat."
Guan Yue glanced at Du Diwei and then at Glanwy on the stage. He quickly realized that Lu Tao was avoiding direct confrontation with Glanwy's spear because both weapons were Imperial-Grade Weapons. Lu Tao feared for his sword's safety, which led him to retreat and be restrained in his movements. In contrast, Du Diwei wielded his weapon without hesitation, allowing him to contend with Glanwy effectively.
Understanding this point made Guan Yue reflect on the top ranks in the academy's Tiger Lion Ranking and Dragon and Phoenix Ranking, which were predominantly sword users. Could the difference in weapons create such a significant gap? Why not use heavier weapons like broadswords, staves, or heavy hammers?
As Lu Tao and Glanwy remained locked in combat, Glanwy began to falter; his Origin Energy was depleting rapidly, causing his effective range to shrink significantly. It became evident that he needed to conserve his strength.
Seeing this, Du Diwei quietly remarked, "This kid is about to go all out. Lu Tao, be careful."
Sure enough, just as Lu Tao closed in, Glanwy suddenly unleashed all his power. The range of his Origin Energy enveloped Lu Tao entirely as a powerful Vital Energy Fluctuation surged from his spear towards Lu Tao like an overwhelming tide. Although surprised, Lu Tao remained calm and continued to counter Glanwy's attacks with his nimble sword techniques.
At that moment, Glanwy produced a hidden sword and tossed it into the air. The gleaming blade began to move autonomously and charged toward Lu Tao.
"Ah, Sword Control Technique! Glanwy can use magic too?" Jiang Tianlan's expression darkened because if even the fifth-ranked fighter possessed such skills, how terrifying would the combat power of the first and second ranks be?
He Bi also looked troubled; she finally grasped the true terror of True Dragon Academy! After all, Vast Empire was a superpower.
Seeing Glanwy deploy the hidden sword, Lu Tao hurriedly struck at it with his long sword. However, after making contact, it returned automatically to continue its assault on him, causing him to panic. He quickly took out his prized possession: Heavenly Net. Gripping it tightly in hand, he leaped toward Glanwy with incredible speed, disregarding the danger of being struck by the spear. He moved within twenty meters of Glanwy but was hit in the side by Glanwy's spear during the maneuver, blood streaming from the wound.
Once close enough to Glanwy, he used his left hand to attack from the side while simultaneously throwing out a net—a Heavenly Net so fine it was nearly invisible—to completely envelop Glanwy.
Believing that Lu Tao had approached for a desperate fight, Glanwy focused entirely on defense. He never anticipated that Lu Tao would throw out a net—especially one made from an advanced Imperial-Grade Weapon—just as it seemed he would be ensnared. In a moment of desperation to save face, Glanwy rolled on the ground and executed a flip to leap away. However, Lu Tao had already anticipated this move; his sword awaited as Glanwy leaped up. The long sword pierced through Glanwy's chest as blood gushed forth.
Yet Glanwy did not concede defeat; he continued to fight fiercely. At this moment, he had completely lost control—having held a significant advantage only to face an unexpected turn of events that deeply affected his emotions. He refused to believe he had lost and sought to regain control of the situation.
However, Lu Tao's sword was extremely sharp, and the wounds it inflicted were deep, causing blood to flow profusely.
He still wanted to resist desperately, but the bleeding was severe. Lu Tao kept taunting him, making it impossible for him to tend to his wounds or stop the bleeding.
In the end, Glanwy collapsed from blood loss and fainted. Of course, Lu Tao did not take the opportunity to end his life.
The first match: one to zero. Qilin Academy wins.
Ouyang Shaohua was also present to watch the match, as all the students from the academy had come to the venue. Seeing the current situation made her feel a bit hopeless because she knew that Lu Tao's strength far surpassed that of Du Diwei, He Bi, and Jiang Tianlan. Now, even facing the fifth-ranked opponent was so difficult for Lu Tao; the upcoming battles would be very dangerous. Guan Yue had to face the first-ranked student from True Dragon Academy, which was indeed a tremendous pressure!
Xuan Yuan Shuang Tian was also watching the match, but his greater interest lay in seeing Guan Yue make a mistake. As for who would win or lose, he wasn't very concerned because without his participation, it didn't matter who won or lost! Meanwhile, Zihongfang sat beside him, continuously cheering for Lu Tao, which annoyed him greatly.
Marco sighed softly and said, "It's over; our academy is definitely going to lose. True Dragon Academy is too strong."
Huangfu Jiayin whispered, "I don't think so. Lu Tao should have won long ago; he is too concerned about his sword and avoids clashing with Glanwy directly, which is why he has been at a disadvantage."
"Anyway, I have faith in Guan Yue; he will definitely win another match. But who else can win another match?" Sima Xiaosa worriedly chimed in. If all three of them lost in the next matches, there would be no way for Guan Yue to turn things around. They needed three victories out of five matches to win.
"I think He Bi can win," Huangfu Jiayin added.
Lei Dazhuang sighed, "I hope she can win at least one." Lei Dazhuang also believed that Guan Yue could secure a victory.
Guan Yue said to He Bi, "Actually, why are we so concerned about our weapons? Doesn't the academy provide us with weapons?" Among the top-ranked disciples in the Inner Courtyard, only He Bi had interacted with Guan Yue; everyone else, including Lu Tao, treated him like a stranger.
He Bi was smart and immediately understood that Guan Yue was complaining about Lu Tao being too cautious with his weapon. She explained, "Inner Courtyard disciples can have one Imperial-Grade Weapon each, but if it gets damaged, it's on us. Imperial-Grade Weapons are particularly valuable and require a lot of points to exchange for them, so we all cherish our weapons."
"Isn't True Dragon Academy's weaponry just as good as ours? They wouldn't have Holy-Level Weapons either; why aren't they afraid?" Guan Yue asked again. He Bi suddenly fell silent: Why indeed? Why were they fighting so fiercely without worrying about their weapons? They treated this competition as a real battle. He Bi suddenly realized that this was a fight for survival; under such circumstances, what was there to fear about damaging weapons?
She nodded in agreement and stopped speaking. She had decided on her battle principle: fight with all her might.
Second match: He Bi vs. Georgina.
Jiang Tianlan smiled at He Bi and said, "Be careful. No descendants allowed."
Everyone laughed. He Bi smiled lightly and replied, "I intend to make sure she has no descendants."
When He Bi and Georgina stood on the Arena together, tens of thousands of spectators couldn't help but praise them: truly two stunning beauties. He Bi was elegant and ethereal with a charming face, while Georgina was voluptuous and alluring with an enticing expression. Two different impressions, two kinds of beauty, two distinct feelings.
Many boys were secretly comparing their strengths against hers.
Georgina held a bundle of paper in her hand, and Guan Yue knew this was a stack of talismans. It seemed she had mastered quite a bit of Spellcraft, and now she was going to use it all against He Bi. Guan Yue looked into Georgina's beautiful eyes and was very curious to know how her Mental Strength compared to her own.
He Bi recalled what Guan Yue had said earlier during the match: "Attack as soon as you enter the arena, don't give her a chance to activate." A smile appeared on her face; she knew that when dealing with a Mind Master, the key was to launch an immediate attack without giving them time to prepare.
However, the teacher hosting the competition was very considerate of Georgina. After both girls took the stage, he took a long time before announcing the start of the match.
He Bi immediately drew her sword and activated her Origin Energy. A silver-gray sword aura erupted from her blade, extending a full two hundred meters. Once the sword aura formed, He Bi swiftly slashed towards Georgina, forcing her to dodge. But as she evaded, Georgina's protective Inner Strength gradually gathered, forming a thick layer of defense around her body. Additionally, her Pink Energy began to expand outward, reaching three hundred meters before stopping.
The two types of energy, in different colors, spread out and clashed. He Bi's sword aura darted left and right, always targeting crucial areas on Georgina's body, especially her chest and abdomen, forcing Georgina to retreat continuously.
Finally, Georgina stopped backing away. Her Pink Energy had spread out and began to surge. With a talisman in her hand, all of her Origin Energy surged towards He Bi, surrounding her completely.
He Bi sensed the danger and quickly started to evade. In a flash, she appeared five hundred meters away. However, that pink Origin Energy followed her movement and drifted to He Bi's new position like a shadow that would not leave.
He Bi was stunned. She thought that since she couldn't escape it, she might as well charge forward; at worst, they would both be injured. That was all she could do now.
But Guan Yue observed clearly that Georgina was merely harassing He Bi without launching an actual attack. She aimed to unsettle He Bi's mind before executing a Mental Attack. The reason she used Origin Energy for an attack and made it so conspicuous with Pink Energy was to disrupt He Bi's focus and cause her mental state to falter.
It seemed that this True Dragon Academy truly harbored hidden talents and capable individuals guiding them.
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