Watching Han Kong's figure darting towards the Dueling Platform, Aotian's eyes flashed with a glimmer of excitement.
Aotian had learned quite a bit about the Dragon-Tiger Contest from Snow Qincheng.
In the Duel Arena, there were ten Dueling Platforms, and the top ten of the Inner Courtyard Rankings each occupied one Dueling Platform. As for the other Inner Academy Students, they would determine which Dueling Platform to compete on through a drawing.
Once the Inner Academy Students took the stage, the top ten Students from the Inner Courtyard Rankings would act as "Challengers."
At that time, countless Students would rush at the "Challenger," who must endure without falling. If the "Challenger" were to be defeated, then those Students would fight among themselves, and whoever could last until the end would take the place of the "Challenger."
Subsequently, the ten "Challengers" would engage in one-on-one matches until the top three Students of the Inner Academy were determined.
Of course, this competition was somewhat unfair. If those Students united against a single "Challenger," it would be very difficult for that "Challenger" to hold out.
However, the higher-ups of Xuantian Academy had never implemented any reforms regarding this. According to the words of the Dean and the Grand Elder, if one couldn't handle a group of Inner Academy Students, what qualification did they have to challenge for a Core Student position? What qualification did they have to become a Core Student?!
Thus, the format of the Dragon-Tiger Contest had continued to this day.
Soon after, Aotian and other top ten experts from the Inner Courtyard Rankings simultaneously soared towards one of the Dueling Platforms and stood quietly. The ten figures appeared proud and flamboyant in everyone's eyes.
Aotian quickly spotted an ordinary-looking Student occupying one of the Dueling Platforms and narrowed his eyes slightly.
"It seems this guy really is Luo Yiqiang, the first in the Inner Academy..." Aotian murmured softly as he looked at him.
At that moment, the Grand Elder stepped forward and announced loudly:
"We will now proceed with the drawing; go up to your Dueling Platform according to the number drawn!"
As soon as he finished speaking, thousands of paper slips shot out from the Grand Elder's sleeve, flying towards those Inner Academy Students standing below the Dueling Platforms.
"I am Number One."
"I am Number Two!"
"I am also Number One."
"I am Ten..."
The students looked at the numbers on the slips of paper in their hands and began to discuss among themselves.
"Now, everyone, please come up to the stage according to the number on your slip!" the Elder shouted.
Upon hearing the Elder's words, everyone went up to the Dueling Platform according to their numbers.
There were many students at Xuantian Academy, with over two thousand in the Inner Academy. Therefore, there were more than two hundred Inner Academy Students standing on each Dueling Platform at this moment.
The Dueling Platform at Xuantian Academy was exceptionally large, so accommodating hundreds of people was not a problem at all.
These Inner Academy Students were glaring at those around them, but most of the students still looked at the Challengers with hostility.
The ten Challengers were among the top elite of the Inner Academy Students, and their strength was undoubtedly terrifying. Thus, these students were particularly wary of the Challengers. After all, the stronger the opponent, the greater the threat.
"The Dragon-Tiger Contest begins!"
With the Elder's command, the students on the ten massive Dueling Platforms went completely wild.
Fierce winds and powerful Mystical Energy shot everywhere; the once smooth Dueling Platform was now cracking under the pressure.
On the Dueling Platform where Aotian stood, chaos erupted. Countless students attacked each other, and from time to time, some students were blasted off the stage, which undoubtedly meant they were eliminated from this year's Dragon-Tiger Contest.
Aotian looked around at the dozens of people staring at him with ill intentions, and couldn't help but frown slightly. Being an Inner Academy Student at Xuantian Academy meant that he had some hidden cards up his sleeve.
If these people were to attack him all at once, even if he possessed great strength, he would likely be unable to withstand it. Moreover, the top ten Challengers were about to compete against each other, and if he got injured here, it would likely put him at a disadvantage in the upcoming matches.
Just as Aotian was deep in thought, one Inner Academy Student suddenly couldn't hold back any longer and charged at him, unleashing a fierce Mystical Energy that swept toward Aotian.
Seeing this, a cold glint flashed in Aotian's eyes. Although he had made quite a name for himself in Fengyun Nation, his reputation was not enough to intimidate these people within the academy.
However, this was to be expected; how long had it been since Aotian joined the academy? Now he had already risen above them, so it was no surprise they wouldn't be convinced!
As the saying goes, the bird that sticks its head out gets shot. If Aotian didn't want to waste too much energy on this first match, then the only way was to make an example out of this one.
When the Student reached Aotian, he had already thrown a punch, delivering a fierce blow directly to the "bird" that had stuck its head out.
At this point, Aotian's strength was comparable to those in the top three of the Inner Courtyard Rankings, so an ordinary Student was naturally no match for him.
As a result, that Student unfortunately got knocked off the Dueling Platform, several ribs broken as he lay on the ground spitting blood.
The crowd gasped in shock; they clearly hadn't expected Aotian's methods to be so ruthless.
Soon after, they began to feel relieved. Thankfully, they hadn't foolishly rushed in; otherwise, they would have been the ones in trouble.
Aotian didn't concern himself with what the Students were thinking. Instead, he activated his Transformation Technique, gathering power at his index finger. He then drew a large circle in front of him and coldly declared:
"Those who enter the circle will die!"
Instantly, the Students on the Dueling Platform involuntarily stepped back several paces, their eyes filled with struggle as they looked at Aotian standing calmly within the circle.
"Everyone attack! Aotian is just one person; no matter how strong he is, he can't withstand our combined assault!"
Suddenly, a voice rang out among the crowd.
Then, most of the students on stage showed intense hostility towards Aotian.
"That's right! No matter how strong Aotian is, he can't withstand so many of us!"
"Exactly, look at his arrogant demeanor. Let's go teach him a lesson!"
"Yeah, does he really think he's invincible? Just drawing a circle can intimidate us? What a joke..."
More and more voices condemning Aotian began to rise, yet Aotian remained calm, seemingly oblivious to the fact that he had incurred the wrath of the crowd.
Finally, several students surged out from the crowd, their faces twisted with rage as they charged towards Aotian.
Seeing this, Aotian's expression remained unfazed; he simply struck out with a palm. Instantly, the Transformation Technique surged forth like a raging wave, crashing violently into those students.
Unfortunately for them, they were knocked off the Dueling Platform and lost their qualification to continue the competition...
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