"Everyone gather around."
Bai Hua gave a speech. "Today you will battle individually."
"There are double numbers in the cauldron from 1-25. Go draw one."
"The disciple with the same number as you will be your opponent."
Everyone started drawing the numbers.
Grim checked his token. "I'm number 18 again. Damn!"
Bai Hua announced. "Now, that everyone has drawn numbers. Let's start the battle."
"Disciples who have number one, come to the stage."
Yuan Chang and Mo He went to the stage.
Gong!
"Let's see if you can break my defense." Mo He covered his body with a shield made from earth and water element.
Heh!
Yuan Chang slashed his sword toward his enemy. It was a normal slash, but the attack was giving off brilliance.
The attack landed on his opponent and sent him flying off the stage.
"Yuan Chang's victory."
"Wow so strong"
"Brother Chang is the pride of our academy."
"Brother Chang is the strongest."
The disciples from the Faith Academy were cheering for Yuan Chang.
Meanwhile at the top of the arena.
A look of surprise could be seen on the face of Instructor Wang Ru and Zao Chen.
Zao Chen went near Bai Hua and whispered. "Brother Hua, how come you didn't tell me your disciple had a 'light' element?"
Bai Hua replied awkwardly. "Hehe. I was about to tell you, Brother Chen."
Zao Chen snorted. "After the competition?"
Wang Ru commented. "Faith Academy has found a gem this time."
Meanwhile on the stage.
The second battle had concluded.
"Next"
Shao Zexi and Lu Chao went on the stage.
"Shao Zexi my idol, beat the crap out of him."
"Shao Zexi, I'm your biggest fan."
"Shao Zexi, marry me."
"Lucky bastard, swap places with me."
She was called the number one beauty of Aran City.
Everyone was cheering for Shao Zexi and cursing Lu Chao at the same time.
Lu Chao was also one of the fans of her. Now, he had the chance to be with his idol on the same stage.
He felt like the luckiest person in the world.
Gong!
He surrendered as soon as the bell ran.
"Shao Zexi's victory."
"Next"
The battle continued.
"The disciples with the number 8, get on to the stage."
Xia Peng and Qing Yujin went on the stage.
"I hope brother Peng can provide me some pointers." Qing Yujin cupped his fist.
Gong!
Whoosh!
Xia Peng disappeared from his spot and appeared behind Qing Yujin and used his sheathed sword to attack him.
Qing Yujin suddenly felt chills running down his spine. So, he strengthened his body to the limit.
Bang!
He was sent flying off the stage.
"Xia Peng's victory."
"Brother Peng is the best."
"Brother Peng is the pride of the Meadow Academy."
"Brother Peng will be the champion."
The disciples from Meadow Academy were cheering for him.
Grim was waiting for his turn patiently. After four hours, his turn had arrived.
"The disciples with the number 18, get on the stage."
Grim went on the stage, and his opponent was the person he was familiar with.
He was Shao Yang, the arrogant guy he had met while on his way to the cafeteria.
"Looks like we have a newbie on the menu." Shao Yang grinned.
Gong!
Shao Yang launched a water wave in the Grim's direction.
"Dash" Grim dodged the attack and appeared somewhere else.
"Fire arrows" Shao Yang launched multiple arrows toward the Grim.
"Dash" Grim disappeared from its trajectory.
Fire arrows hit nothing and landed on the floor once the momentum was gone.
Shao Yang was annoyed. "Let's see how you dodge this."
"Scatter" Shao Yang launched a barrage of stones at Grim.
The radius was quite big. So, Grim decided to face it instead of dodging it.
"Thew" He strengthened his body by 25 times. Now, his body had hardened by 2.5 times.
Bam!
The stones collided with Grim, and dust was released everywhere.
"That should have taught him a lesson." Shao Yang was relieved.
"Dash"
However, before he could do anything a hand appeared out of nowhere and grabbed on his neck.
Argh!
Shao Yang couldn't break free of the grip, and the grip was getting stronger. He tried to use his strength to free himself. But, it was effortless.
"I give up." Shao Yang tapped out with his hands.
Grim threw him off the stage.
"Grim's victory."
Shao Yang shouted. "My brother won't let you go."
However, Grim pretended like he hadn't heard and got off the stage.
The remaining matches ended by evening.
The next morning.
Another announcement was made. "You will have another battle individually. The winners will be matched with another winner for the further battle."
"The battle will only end after a winner is decided."
The battle lasted until there were only 12 disciples left, and the roster for the further battle was announced to the 12 disciples.
Yuan Chang vs Xie Jie
Xia Peng vs Zhao Fen
Shao Zexi vs Deng Song
Zhan Hui vs Lei Nuan
Tie Lan vs Gao Cui
Grim vs Peng Yang
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