Chapter 62: Successive Advancements!
The second to take the stage among Xiao Ze's trio is Xiao Xun'er.
Xun'er's opponent is also a girl, with a clear and beautiful face.
Watching her face from the sidelines, Xiao Ze feels a hint of familiarity but can't quite place it.
After a moment of thought, he shakes his head. Since he can't remember, she probably isn't someone important.
Just as the judge announces the start, a golden light envelops Xiao Xun'er, transforming into a nimble butterfly fluttering its wings.
In the blink of an eye, she has already reached the girl.
With a flicker of golden light from her palm, before the girl could react, she's already out of bounds.
Another brief battle ensues, but this time the audience gives enthusiastic applause.
Because of the dazzling golden light, they truly enjoy a visual feast!
Plus, with two beautiful girls fighting, though brief, it's exceptionally pleasing to the eye.
Following Xiao Xun'er, the next contestant is Little Fairy Doctor.
Her opponent is a burly man.
Despite being a student, he has a rugged face more fitting of a seasoned adventurer.
He looks more like a seasoned adventurer who's been in a raiding party for years.
"Student, I advise you to surrender quickly. Otherwise, when it comes to real fighting, swords have no eyes," the burly man advises Little Fairy Doctor.
However, there's no goodwill in his eyes, only a hint of fear.
He fears not Little Fairy Doctor herself but the person behind her!
Indeed, having grown up in an adventurer group, he understands the ways of the world.
If he eliminates this girl, it might incur Xiao Ze's displeasure!
Little Fairy Doctor keenly perceives the meaning in the burly man's eyes and smiles, shaking her head.
"Student, you better worry about yourself. When I strike later, it's easy to go overboard."
Her words make the burly man's face darken, realizing there's no room for negotiation.
So, he has no choice but to fight with all his might!
If he encounters Xiao Ze in the subsequent elimination matches, it'll be his own bad luck.
"In that case, let's get down to business."
The burly man grips the heavy sword on his back, swiftly drawing it. With a swing of his arm, the massive sword whistles through the air with formidable momentum.
He's covered in a thick earth-yellow Dou Qi armor!
Although adept at navigating social situations, his strength is formidable, reaching the level of a Great Dou Master!
Even in the Inner Academy selection competition, a Great Dou Master is rare!
As soon as he appears, the audience erupts into cheers, anticipating a fierce battle!
The burly man's right foot slams into the ground, and he charges forward!
Having grown up in an adventurer group, he's used to licking blood on the edge of a blade, understanding the principle of a lion seizing a rabbit for prey.
Even though the delicate and beautiful girl in front of him looks fragile, he must exert all his strength in battle!
Only when his opponent withdraws from the fight can he truly relax!
Seeing the burly man charging towards her, Little Fairy Doctor's eyes show a hint of solemnity, but her face displays little fear.
The burly man's heavy sword slashes across her waist, but he still holds back slightly, avoiding truly severing the delicate girl's waist.
But obviously, he's overthinking it. Little Fairy Doctor takes a step back, her figure flickering, bursting out with astonishing speed!
The burly man's pupils constrict!
Realizing the danger, he immediately withdraws his sword, trying to defend himself.
However, Little Fairy Doctor has already closed in on him.
Forced to do so, the burly man releases his grip on the sword, smashing his elbow downward!
Little Fairy Doctor raises her hand to block, her fair and tender palm contrasting sharply with the burly elbow.
However, she doesn't directly face the burly man's strength. Instead, she maneuvers to the side under the force, avoiding it strangely.
At the same time, her palm lands on the Dou Qi armor covering the burly man's ribs.
Along with a sour corrosion sound.
A deep palm print suddenly appears on the Dou Qi armor.
Causing astonishment among the audience present!
This is the renowned earth attribute cultivator's Dou Qi armor for defense, yet it was easily breached?
The burly man also senses something wrong, his figure suddenly moving to try and create distance.
Unfortunately, he's already been closed in by Little Fairy Doctor, making it difficult to escape.
Successive sounds of corrosion resound, and the Dou Qi armor covering the burly man's body, which seemed thick and heavy, now appears riddled with holes.
Clang!
The burly man voluntarily drops his heavy sword. He knows that facing the terrifying corrosive palm of this delicate girl for the second time, he stands no chance!
Because of the already damaged Dou Qi armor, it's impossible to withstand the girl's second attack!
The next direct confrontation with the girl's terrifying corrosive palm will be upon himself!
"I concede! Thank you for sparing me, spare my life."
Little Fairy Doctor waves her hand, wiping the cold sweat from her forehead.
In such close combat, once a loophole is caught, there's an immediate risk of severe injury.
Her actions just now were truly like dancing on the edge of a blade.
The audience erupts into cheers, genuinely praising the two for their splendid battle!
The burly man also smiles wryly, removing his Dou Qi armor and picking up the heavy sword that fell to the ground before leaving the stage.
Originally, with his cultivation as a Great Dou Master, he would definitely have made it into the top fifty.
But fate is ironic, and he has ended up like Senior Sister Han Yue.
Encountering such formidable opponents in the elimination matches, he's cruelly eliminated.
On the high platform, Vice Dean Hu Qian and the old man from the Alchemy Department exchange a glance, both showing surprise in their eyes.
"I didn't expect it to be that thing. Indeed, anyone who can stay by that little guy's side is no ordinary person!"
"If that thing erupts, the academy might have a hard time controlling it, right?"
Hu Qian furrows his brows, expressing some worry. "That thing is indeed a huge hidden danger."
"After all, according to records, its owners have all met tragic ends in the end, and some have even caused great calamity to living beings."
Hu Qian glances at Xiao Ze and the two girls, pinching his brows tightly, sighing inwardly.
"Kid, you've really brought me a huge trouble!"
...
After several days of short but intense competitions, the top fifty have been officially decided!
All three of Xiao Ze's trio are within the top fifty!
Xiao Ze's opponents haven't been able to make him take action since the competition began.
Once the match is announced to begin, they immediately collapse unconscious.
Xiao Xun'er similarly seeks swift resolution against her opponents.
Little Fairy Doctor's battles are brutal due to the Hundredfold Hardship Poison within her.
After all, every movement she makes, one part of her body is being corroded, making it terrifying to watch.
The three of them display completely different fighting styles.
Xiao Ze is mysterious, Xiao Xun'er is straightforward, and Little Fairy Doctor is ruthless!
Vice Dean Hu Qian steps forward to announce the rules of the top fifty competition.
"I'm sure you're all tired of the one-on-one matches in the previous elimination rounds. This year, we'll change the rules for the top fifty selection competition!"
"It's called 'Last Man Standing'!"
"All fifty contestants will stand on the plaza. Whoever can stand until the end will be the ultimate winner."
"The order of elimination and loss of combat ability will determine the rankings of the remaining participants!"
The many students present exchange glances, somewhat puzzled by the sudden rule change by Vice Dean.
But the audience cheers, they're just spectators.
Of course, the more intense and lively the battle, the more they enjoy it!
Cheers and excitement resound, reaching the sky!
"Alright, now please have the top fifty contestants enter the plaza!"
(End of this chapter)