Chapter 418: You Misunderstand, Teacher; I’m Here to Beat You!

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"You two, what do you think you're doing? Do you think you can pass just by running fast?" Instructor Lu Mu's voice was filled with undeniable authority, his gaze as sharp as a sword, locking onto Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er.

He snorted coldly, a flash of displeasure in his eyes. He had planned to relax and take it easy during the early stages of the assessment.

But he hadn't expected to run into such a situation so soon. These two kids were rushing through it far too quickly.

Although Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er could sense the severe attitude of Instructor Lu Mu, they had no intention of backing down.

They exchanged a glance, both eyes shining with unwavering resolve.

"Instructor Lu Mu, we know this assessment isn't as simple as it seems, but we also have confidence in our abilities," Xiao Yan spoke up, his voice firm and unafraid. "We didn't come here to retreat; we came to challenge ourselves."

Xiao Xun'er echoed him, "Yes, Instructor Lu Mu, please give us your guidance. We'll give it our all and won't give up easily."

Hearing their words, Instructor Lu Mu raised an eyebrow in slight surprise. He hadn't expected these young ones to be so bold, and a hint of admiration grew in his heart.

However, he kept his expression neutral and said sternly, "You do have some courage."

"Heh, you two little brats, you're not bad at all."

Instructor Lu Mu's voice grew cold as he continued, "So, let me tell you what you need to do next."

His tone was sharp and biting, like the chill of a winter wind. "For this round, I'll be patrolling within the finish line area. You two will have to find a way to get past me if you want to pass."

His voice was like a freezing gust of wind, but neither Xiao Yan nor Xiao Xun'er showed any signs of hesitation.

"I suggest you two wait for the other students to arrive. You can then team up and figure out a way to deal with me," Instructor Lu Mu said confidently, waiting for their response.

However, Xiao Yan shook his head. His gaze was filled with determination and resolve.

"Instructor Lu Mu, you misunderstand," he said clearly. "We're not here to wait for others."

Xiao Yan's voice was resolute and strong. "We came to find a quicker way through this assessment."

"And that way," he declared, "is to defeat you."

His words rang out through the forest like a drumbeat, motivating both him and Xiao Xun'er to face whatever challenges lay ahead.

Xiao Xun'er added, "Yes, we believe in our strength. We'll fight to the end."

Instructor Lu Mu's face flickered with surprise at their response, but it quickly returned to a neutral, emotionless expression.

"Hmph, so you're two arrogant little brats, are you? Fine, if you insist, let's see what you've got," he said with a hint of provocation.

"Bring it on!"

Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er's eyes were steady, unfazed by the pressure Instructor Lu Mu exuded.

"Heh, looks like you two are serious," Instructor Lu Mu sneered. "If you want to fight me, fine, but let me make one thing clear first—I won't hold back."

His voice grew colder, as though to emphasize his strength. "And just so you know, I'm a five-star Dou Master. You two brats are hardly a match for me."

A proud, almost arrogant air hung in his tone, as though reminding them of the gap in their power.

But neither Xiao Yan nor Xiao Xun'er flinched. Instead, the fire of determination blazed in their eyes.

Suddenly, a massive surge of fighting spirit exploded from both of them, like two blazing flames shooting into the sky.

Xiao Yan's body was surrounded by Dou Master-level energy, and Xiao Xun'er's energy was no less powerful than Lu Mu's own.

Instructor Lu Mu stood frozen, his eyes wide in shock. He hadn't expected these seemingly young students to possess such overwhelming power.

"This... How is this possible?" Instructor Lu Mu's voice trembled with disbelief. "You two little brats... how could you have such powerful Dou Qi!"

He watched the two of them in surprise, feeling the powerful aura they emanated, and couldn't help but be taken aback.

"Wait a minute, are you two the genius siblings from the recent rumors?" Instructor Lu Mu's voice carried a hint of astonishment.

Under Lu Mu's intense gaze, Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er remained composed, nodding slightly to acknowledge their identities.

Hearing their response, a spark of interest flickered in Lu Mu's eyes, quickly followed by a provocative smile.

"Well, in that case, I'll go all out too. I won't hold back anymore."

His tone was filled with determination: "You two little brats want to challenge me? Today, I'll show you the difference between a teacher and his students!"

With that, Instructor Lu Mu's figure flickered, and he immediately launched his attack.

A powerful aura surged from his body, radiating the strength of a five-star Dou Master, the air around him roaring like a tempest.

Wind-attributed Dou Techniques swirled around him, turning into gusts of fierce wind, each one more cutting and rapid than the last, tearing through the air with terrifying speed.

"Come on!" Instructor Lu Mu gripped his iron fan tightly, his Dou Qi swirling violently. He cut through the air, moving with razor-sharp precision.

Xiao Yan gripped his Xuan Zhong Rod firmly, a sharp light flashing in his eyes. "Instructor Lu Mu, looks like you're serious now."

"Of course!" Instructor Lu Mu sneered, his Dou Qi surging. In the blink of an eye, he leaped forward, swinging his iron fan with a howling wind, aiming directly at Xiao Yan.

A faint smile curled at the corner of Xiao Yan's lips. His figure flickered, and the Xuan Zhong Rod danced in the air, becoming a streak of silver, blocking the incoming fan strike.

The sound of metal clashing rang out—sharp and clear—as the iron fan collided with the Xuan Zhong Rod.

Meanwhile, Xiao Xun'er, holding a golden spear and long whip, stood firm with a cold yet confident gaze.

"Xun'er, let's go together!" Xiao Yan looked at Instructor Lu Mu, his eyes filled with determination.

"Alright!" Xiao Xun'er nodded. Her golden spear glimmered with dazzling light, emanating a chilling aura.

Instructor Lu Mu noticed their combined effort and a brief flash of caution crossed his eyes, but his resolve quickly solidified. "You two little brats, think you can take me on together? Let's see what you can do!"

As his words fell, his Dou Qi surged with even greater force. The iron fan in his hand became a silver blur, sweeping towards Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er, accompanied by a fierce gust of wind.

Xiao Yan and Xiao Xun'er coordinated effortlessly, fending off Instructor Lu Mu's onslaught.

"Combo attack!" Xiao Yan shouted, the Xuan Zhong Rod transforming into a silver lightning bolt. It collided with the golden spear and long whip in Xiao Xun'er's hands, forming an indestructible defense.

"Watch out!" Xiao Xun'er's eyes flashed with vigilance. She swiftly adjusted her angle of attack, the golden spear spinning and deflecting Instructor Lu Mu's strike with precise control.

Instructor Lu Mu's brow furrowed. He hadn't expected the sibling pair's coordination to be so seamless.

(End of Chapter)