The Battle Through Heaven
Second Round
This Liu Qing match was undoubtedly one of the few exciting fights in this competition. However, given his strength, this standard match did not cause others to feel too shocked.
After Liu Qing, there were a number of experts making their appearances one after another. Among them, one of the most eye-catching was undoubtedly Lin Xiuya's appearance. However, his match caused everyone to be unable to laugh or cry. This was because his opponent never appeared. Under the pressure of facing number two at ‘Strong Ranking’, he chose to admit defeat and left. Therefore, Lin Xiuya had become the one who had the easiest time to advance. This also caused Liu Qing, Xiao Yan, and the others who wanted to observe Lin Xiuya's tactics earlier to feel somewhat disappointed.
Twenty-five matches on the first day lasted from morning to night before it was finally declared to have ended in front of countless gazes that did not seem to enjoy it enough. Although there were some competitors who did not display their strength well, ‘Strong Ranking’ was ultimately the competition with the highest standards in the Inner Academy regardless of how one put it. The exclamation fight between the strong was enough to cause the others to exclaim in awe.
Moreover, everyone knew that/it was a really interesting fight was not this elimination match in this first round. Instead, they were fights on the second and third days! After today's elimination round, there were only twenty-five people left. Whether it was because of their luck reaching this step or in any other way, there were naturally no ordinary people among them. Battles at this level naturally had a level of passion and passion that was far from what a first-day elimination match could compare to!
Therefore, all audience members adopted a feeling of dissatisfaction along with anticipation as they waited for a more interesting exchange on the second day!
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As night fell, the Inner Academy, which was having a noisy day and great passion, finally recovered. Bits and bits of light were scattered around the enormous and extremely eye-catching academy in these mountains.
The pale moonlight spread into the quiet space through the window, and landed on the face of Xiao Yan who was sitting cross-legged in it. At this moment, the latter had closed his eyes. His breathing was long and slow as tiny threads of energy from the surroundings were absorbed into his body along with his breathing. After undergoing some repairs, they added a bit of bricks and mortar to the great effort of advancing one's strength.
Xiao Yan's eyes moved slightly after the training lasted for nearly two hours. They slowly opened, and the mottled breath that was held in his mouth for a long time was exhaled.
As the mottled breath was exhaled, a layer of pale light immediately appeared above Xiao Yan's expression. The pale whiteness formed from the intense fight during the day completely vanished at this moment.
Xiao Yan sensed a wave of Dou Qi flowing within his body and smiled. It was Bai Cheng's plan that wanted to go all out and cause Xiao Yan to lose the match then dashed. With the mysterious effects of ‘Fire’'s spell along with the collaboration of various medicinal pills, it wasn't too difficult for him to fully heal himself in such a short period of time as long as he didn't receive any serious injuries.
” Looks like tomorrow the competition will be more dangerous than the one today. ” Xiao Yan mused and muttered. Other than Wu Hao and very few others, those who could enter the top twenty-five were truly powerful people. These people were much stronger than Bai Cheng.
” However, Liu Qing's ‘Large Grip Rift Coffin Splitting’ really has a terrifying power. If I really fight it, I fear that/it's ‘the Octan’ explosion I won't be able to catch up to that technique. ” Xiao Yan tightly clenched five fingers and sighed, ” Although both of them are High Xuan class, he only practiced ‘Octan’ Blast for two to three years. Liu Qing, on the other hand, had been honing his skills for nearly twenty years. How are the two comparable? Moreover, Liu Qing's personal strength far exceeded his. If he were to compete with the ‘Great Rift Coffin Splitting Claw’, Xiao Yan could only seek temporary protection from it.
The light in Xiao Yan's eyes flickered. A moment later, it suddenly became cruel as he ferociously muttered to himself, ’’ Who cares. I'm going all out no matter who I meet. I must occupy spatau among the top ten! ’’
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In a quiet little room not far from Xiao Yan's room, a delicate beautiful figure stood beautifully under the moonlight. An old man stood with his hands hanging beside him behind him.
’’ Xiao-jie, one month's time is up. Aren't you going to go? “” The silent atmosphere continued for a moment before the old man raised his head. That face was naturally from Ling Ying who had overshadowed Xun Er.
The beautiful figure trembled without being noticed. A moment later, he let out a deep breath. ’’Wait for a few more days. I will be able to leave with a calm heart when Xiao Yan ge-ge manages to get a place in the top ten of the Grand Competition. ’
Ling Ying helplessly nodded. But he didn't say anything else. His body twisted, and he turned into a shadow that disappeared into the darkness.
The young lady did not seem to feel the loss of the old man behind her. He was still standing in front of the window like a stone statue. Her pretty eyes were filled with emotion as they passed through the window and stopped in a room not far away. There was still a faint light left in that place.
There are a lot of people who are having sleepless nights tonight.
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The next day came very slowly amidst the anticipation of countless numbers of people.
When the first thread of the morning sun scattered from the sky, the quiet Inner Academy was once again replaced by a hot atmosphere. Many students ate their breakfast in a simple way before forming a group and rushing into the arena.
The huge arena was quickly filled within two hours. A noisy fiery lust, similar to yesterday's atmosphere, echoed in the sky while carrying various different tones.
All the Elders took their seats in succession half an hour after entering the stadium. After First Elder Su Qian took his seat, the second day of the competition was announced to finally begin.
Su Qian's words raised a commotion in the viewing gallery. Go forward unconditionally? It seems too easy, right? If one had luck, would they not be able to directly enter rank thirteen?
’Ke Ke, this unconditional progress tends to have a huge appeal for many people. However, for the sake of fairness, our Elder Council has held a discussion. This place will be given to Zi Yan. ” Su Qian spoke with a smile.
As Su Qian's words sounded, a commotion broke out in the display gallery once again. The competitors on the high platform, however, nodded slightly. After all, this little monster would have no problem advancing. If this place was given to him, they would be lucky enough not to meet him in this round.
’’Do any competitors object to this?’ ‘Looking Su Qian switched to a high platform and asked.
Everyone shook their heads in unison. That orderly attitude caused everyone in the viewing gallery to be dumbfounded.
’Ke Ke, since that's the case, let's start drawing a lot.’ ’Su Qian smiled and nodded towards the bamboo cylinder on the stone table.
Hearing this everyone on the stage immediately rushed over and consecutively took out a bamboo stick from the bamboo cylinder.
Seven, Xiao Yan randomly glanced at the number on his bamboo stick before he immediately followed the others to the high platform, and quietly waited for the battle to follow.
’The first match of the second round of the Grand Competition ‘Strong Rank’, number three! Those with red bottom number three and blue number three bottom, please enter the arena! ” Su Qian waved her hand, and cried when she saw that/that everyone had finished drawing.
When Su Qian's cry sounded, two human figures immediately emerged from the high stage. A powerful aura instantly spread across the arena.
Xiao Yan's gaze stopped in the arena. After hearing Wu Hao introduce them by his side, Xiao Yan had some understanding of these two people in the arena. One is ranked 20th in ‘Strong Ranking’, while the other is ranked 22nd. They were equally powerful and both used ruthless tactics. One should not underestimate them if they were to really go all out.
’’ Let the match begin! ’’
Su Qian's weak voice was like a spark that triggered a barrel of gunpowder. In an instant, the extremely tense painted atmosphere in the arena completely exploded.
There was not much warming up when the game started. Both sides unleashed their most ferocious direct attacks. Two powerful Dou Qi collided, and the explosive sound of Dou Qi was brewed into an explosive wave, sweeping around them like a strong wind.
Xiao Yan's eyes stared intently at the fight in the arena. He nodded a little. The students who could reach this stage did indeed have skills. The overall strength displayed had basically increased by one level compared to yesterday.
” Hi, Xiao Yan. ” During the moment Xiao Yan stared at the fight, a hand suddenly patted his shoulder. A familiar voice sounded beside his ears.
Xiao Yan turned his head in doubt. He looked at Lin Yan behind him. When he saw Lin Yan's face hiding something, he couldn't help but feel it was funny, ” Why? Why are you here instead of preparing for the next match? ’
’Hee Hee, I'm doing this for your own good. Your number's seven, right? ’’Lin Yan sat beside Xiao Yan and laughed as he asked.
’’ Yes. ’’ Xiao Yan nodded as he looked at Lin Yan hesitantly.
’’Looks like You really don't hide your number. Originally, your opponent was a fellow rank 24. However, that person happened to belong to Liu Qing's group. Hence, his number was exchanged for Yao Sheng's number. ’’Lin Yan spread his hand and continued,’’ Therefore, your opponent has turned into Yao Sheng. From the looks of it, he plans to teach you a good lesson in the competition. ’
’’ Oh? ’’ Xiao Yan raised his eyebrows as he asked in surprise, ’’ Won't changing someone's number break the rules? ’’
’’ Figures for second round not announced. Most people hide their numbers strictly. No one acts like you, randomly revealing their numbers. ’’Lin Yan curled his mouth and took a bamboo stick from his breast pocket. He waved it towards Xiao Yan and smiled as he said, ‘’Why don't we swap ours? This opponent of mine is someone who is ranked 19th. Even though he was quite strong, he would definitely be much more relaxed compared to Yao Sheng. ’
Xiao Yan was slightly moved when he saw Lin Yan's actions. He smiled slightly, pushed the bamboo stick back and smiled as he said, ” Coincidentally, I also felt that/that person was ruining the scene. Since he wanted to teach me a lesson, wouldn't I be a joke to others if I avoided him? ’
’’You have confidence? The current strength of that fellow might allow him to at least break into the top fifteen. ” Lin Yan frowned, but did not say much when he saw Xiao Yan's refusal.
Xiao Yan smiled and patted Lin Yan on the shoulder. He turned his head and threw his gaze to the other side of the tall platform. The feminine Yao Sheng also coincidentally cast his gaze. The gaze did not even try to hide the humiliation and provocation in the midst of femininity. If you find any errors (broken links, non-standard content, etc.), please let us know so that we can fix them as soon as possible.