In the next moment, under the horrified gazes of the crowd, Leo suddenly drew the massive cross sword from his back and, without a word, swung it directly at Link!
Boom...
The golden aura sliced through the air, burning like a golden flame!
"Ah?"
The crowd gasped in shock, especially the nearby students who, fearing for their safety, scrambled backward in a panic!
"Hmm?"
Link raised an eyebrow, equally surprised that Leo would strike without warning!
Fortunately, he reacted swiftly. In the nick of time, he unleashed three "Swords of the Undead" in quick succession, hurling them toward Leo's massive cross sword!
Ever since the construction of the "Advanced Tomb," Link's power had significantly increased. Although the "Swords of the Undead" was merely a talent spell of the "King of the Undead," initially possessing the power close to that of a second-tier spell, as the master of the undead realm, all the necromantic spells Link cast would continuously grow stronger with his level!
Thus, the "Swords of the Undead" he unleashed now reached the peak of second-tier power, even nearing the level of third-tier magic!
Crack, crack, crack!
In the next moment, bone fragments flew, and the aura blazed fiercely!
Leo felt a tremendous backlash from the sword, and his originally sharp attack was suddenly thwarted!
Meanwhile, Link stood perfectly still, not even a corner of his clothing torn!
"Hmm? Instant-cast magic?"
Leo was momentarily stunned. He remembered that just days ago, under his assault, Link had only been able to flee in panic!
How could he suddenly cast instant magic and counter his direct attack?
Who on earth is this guy? How could he withstand Leo's strike?
"I remember him; his name is Link!"
"What? He is Link?"
"But didn't he only have half-step cultivation talent?"
The surrounding contestants were equally astonished, none of them expecting Link to emerge unscathed from Leo's attack!
At that moment, Erin, who had been standing behind Link, finally snapped back to reality. She quickly stepped in front of Link and shouted at Leo, "Leo! What do you think you're doing? The Imperial Cultivation Academy has a clear rule against fighting before the assessment. Do you want to break the rules?"
"Rules?"
Leo laughed heartily, "What rules can restrict me, Leo?"
As his boisterous laughter faded, not a single person dared to refute him, not even the chief examiner, Gabriel, who deliberately turned his head away, clearly intending to ignore the situation!
"But you, Erin!"
Leo frowned and asked, "I remember it was you who sent me a message to kill this shameless bastard. Why are you standing with him now?"
"This... this is none of your business!" Erin's face flushed as she bit her silver teeth and replied!
"Hmph! For the sake of your Selhi family, I advise you to step aside quickly. Otherwise, if I move and accidentally hurt you, it won't be good!" Leo's eyes narrowed, his gaze toward Link filled with murderous intent, showing no signs of concealment!
"You dare? I'll tell the dean!" Erin spread her arms wide, resembling a protective hen, leaving Link speechless!
"Erin, step aside. I also want to teach this simple-minded, muscle-bound fool a lesson!" Link said lightly, nearly shocking the crowd into silence!
"Link!"
Erin was startled, wanting to stop Link from continuing!
But at that moment, with Leo's earlier attack, the contestants were all stunned into silence, the atmosphere thick with tension.
Link's words naturally reached Leo's ears, and he heard every single one!
"You're seeking death!"
Leo's fury erupted. With his temperament, how could he tolerate such provocation from Link?
Just as he was about to raise his heavy sword and slay Link on the spot, another voice drifted over.
"You are Link, the one who killed Ors?"
Suddenly, a slender, brown-haired youth walked over, it was "Destruction Hurricane" Okam!
"Okam, what do you want?" Leo's pupils constricted, instinctively retracting his hand that was about to draw his sword, then he fixed a fierce gaze on Okam, not daring to be careless!
But Okam seemed to ignore Leo's question, still staring intently at Link.
"Indeed!"
Link nodded, already guessing the other's identity!
However, he not only did not deny it but also boldly acknowledged it!