Junior's Tournament (20)
Mu Yue was under pressure again. And like the last time, her desire to win awakened something. Her attacks became stronger, faster, being able to keep up with her opponent.
The difference between the two's way of boosting their body was that, Zheng Sheng's mind will not be affected but the boost would be lower. Mu Yue's the opposite but thanks to something she has, the effect on her mind was not that strong yet.
After some time, Zheng Sheng was now tired but he would rather risk it all. He wanted to become the rank 1 but being 2nd was good enough. He just must not lose against someone having the same cultivation level.
It was a battle of attrition, both using up their energy fast to boost their bodies. Not a single moment was wasted as they only attacked without resting.
Zheng Sheng had one disadvantage, his mind was not affected by the skill but by his tiredness. Mu Yue's skill affected her mind but this also made her avoid feeling the tiredness. The result? Zheng Sheng being slower to defend against Mu Yue's Youmei Skill.
He collapses to the floor after being drained of energy. Not that much wounds on his body but he can no longer fight.
Mu Yue calmed herself and then gave an advise to Zheng Sheng.
"I don't know if you are like those young masters you proclaimed as I had seen you being arrogant. Still, you were a decent cultivator so I guess you haven't fallen that low yet. Honestly, we both almost have the same circumstances. I'm an orphan who also received good talent and fortune and became who I am. Don't waste too much time on holding your grudge against these nobles you mentioned. If you can't drop it, then put it at the back of your mind and only remember it when you are strong enough. It will just hinder you on your path."
Zheng Sheng listened and laughed. Laughed because he became what he hated, he even was advised by a girl shorter than him by a head.
Mu Yue just straight up went to Xiao Yan again. Her body just turns to 'auto-pilot', going near Xiao Yan as she feels safe near her. She have not reached her yet when she collapsed. Fortunately, Xiao Yan caught her before she touched the ground.
"You are like this again… I should give you a punishment so you will avoid becoming like this. Also, I doubt you can fight me in this state, and will just sleep until the next day. Hmm… I'll pass you to the principal since I still need to fight." Xiao Yan muttered.
Her next opponent was the top 1 Body Cultivator but she was not nervous. Although she had a profession disadvantage, enough firepower can deal with almost anything.
"Sorry, but you will have to bear the full brunt of my anger." Xiao Yan said while facing the clueless opponent.
She failed to roast that Zheng Sheng guy because she was not lucky to be paired against him. Then she cannot fight Mu Yue for the rank 1 title. So she had to put her energy for 2 rounds and 1 anger session in just this single battle.
"Ah, that was a good stretch!" Xiao Yan said as she finishes the fight. It wasn't that easy to be compared to just having a stretch but it was a one-sided fight.
Mu Yue was eliminated by default so she was ranked 2nd while Xiao Yan was ranked 1st. This concluded the tournament and it was the time to tally the points.
Zongying became the first rank with over 200 points lead from the 2nd ranked school. Zhi Yi used this chance to boast against the other principals.
"Old Wang, what happened to your plan of taking revenge?"
"Shut up!"
"Hehehe Brother Lin, my winnings from our bet please."
"Take this and piss off!"
"This was definitely a good luck given to our school. I might get unlucky on the following days so can I burrow your lucky charm, Old Feng."
"Take it and shove it to your mouth to shut it."
This normally occurs after each tournament. The principals do not have much to do other than watching so whenever their side had something good happening, they must always let the others know of it.
The group then returned to their rooms. There was still the tournament of the seniors so they will stay at the capital for some more days.