Chapter 53

Huang Xingli looked at Ding Yumian with some surprise. She didn't expect even the other party to say he wasn't an opponent.

Ding Yumian watched Song Jie in the competition area as another battle began. She explained, «This person is very cunning. Don't really believe that his summoned beast is truly exhausted. It's all just a facade.»

«What?!» Huang Xingli's eyes widened, and she immediately focused on Song Jie's Little Green.

«Didn't you notice? Although his summoned beast seems more and more fatigued, it's still controlling a lot of vines,» Ding Yumian continued. «If a summoned beast were truly exhausted and drained, could it still control so many vines?»

With Ding Yumian's explanation, Huang Xingli suddenly realized, revealing an incredulous expression!

«This guy is tricking all of us?!» Huang Xingli said, frustrated.

She had thought several times before that Song Jie was going to lose, but he always managed to win in the end.

«He's a formidable opponent,» Ding Yumian concluded, saying no more.

On the field, Song Jie «struggled» to defeat his opponent and was about to face the next one. At this point, his count had reached ninety-two, just eight more to complete the challenge of defeating one hundred!

«Is there no one who can stop him?» Huang Xingli watched Song Jie win again, and panic started to set in.

Who joins the academy if not for cultivation resources? If all their resources went to Song Jie, how would they cultivate?

«Look over there, those are people from the Bai family and the Lu family. Are they going to make a move on Song Jie?» someone in the audience exclaimed.

Bai Liang and two others were walking from the side path towards the passageway, ready to confront Song Jie.

As a scion of a noble family, Bai Liang stood out in the crowd with his appearance and demeanor. His strength was also well-known, having gained some fame in the school over the past two months.

Seeing Bai Liang and the others making a move, Huang Xingli's face lit up with joy.

«Yumian, there seem to be only three of them. Do you want to join them?» Huang Xingli turned and asked.

Ding Yumian shook her head. «Three mid-level mages against Song Jie, this newcomer event should come to an end.»

Upon hearing this, Huang Xingli was ready to cheer for Bai Liang and the others.

«Those three seem to be mid-level mages. Song Jie is doomed this time!!»

«Mid-level mages finally decided to act. Now we don't have to share the resources!»

«I wonder how arrogant Song Jie will be later. Finally, we can vent our frustration!!»

The crowd buzzed with discussion, their hope rekindled.

In the meantime, Song Jie defeated four more people, bringing his count to ninety-six.

«Just four more,» Song Jie thought to himself, glancing towards the passageway.

However, the passageway was empty, no one there!

«What's going on?» Song Jie wondered, just as three figures emerged, one of whom was familiar.

«Teacher, the three of us challenge Song Jie,» Bai Liang said.

Song Jie observed the two other people with Bai Liang.

«They only have three people, they must all be mid-level mages, otherwise, they wouldn't just send three.»

As Song Jie pondered, Bai Liang and the others approached.

The audience was buzzing; many knew of Bai Liang and the others' strength!

Mu Lei saw Bai Liang and smiled bitterly. «Looks like Bai Liang is here for revenge.»

«Revenge?» Mu Nu Jiao looked at Mu Lei in confusion.

«Oh, here's what happened,» Mu Lei briefly explained, and Mu Nu Jiao understood.

«Bai Liang was previously defeated by Song Jie, and this time he has two helpers. I wonder if Song Jie can handle it,» Mu Lei said with some concern.

Mu Nu Jiao watched Bai Liang and the others approach Song Jie, her palms sweating.

Bai Liang and his companions entered the competition area, their eyes fixed on Song Jie.

«Bringing two people for revenge, huh?» Song Jie understood Bai Liang's intention, trying to disrupt his plan.

Bai Liang didn't waste words and gave a signal to the other two, then attacked!

Before they came down, Bai Liang had already told them about Song Jie's abilities.

Song Jie didn't expect Bai Liang to be so direct. He wanted to surprise them, but it seemed impossible now.

«Little Green, block the two behind,» Song Jie instructed.

Little Green nodded, controlling the vines to attack the two behind Bai Liang.

«Fire burst!»

The fire mage completed his star track and instantly incinerated the vines into ashes.

Bai Liang quickly approached, eyes fixed on Song Jie, ready to strike at any moment!

Seeing this, Song Jie remained calm and cast «Radiance» towards Bai Liang.

«Lu You!!» Bai Liang shouted as Song Jie attacked.

Even without Bai Liang's call, Lu You, a light mage, had already started casting a defensive spell.

«Radiant Shield!»

A golden light enveloped Bai Liang, protecting him completely.

He breathed a sigh of relief, thinking the defense was well-timed.

However, just as Bai Liang expected the Radiance to explode, it instead flashed a blinding light!!

The golden light was blinding, and without proper defense, their eyes were nearly seared.

At this moment, Bai Liang realized he had been tricked. Song Jie knew Bai Liang was aware of his light element, using it against him!

Outsmarted by his own cleverness!

Bai Liang tried to dodge, feeling incredibly vulnerable, like a target!

But suddenly!

Something bound his feet, immobilizing him!

A bad premonition struck Bai Liang's heart!

He recalled where Song Jie had been standing and knew he had to risk everything!

Knowing Song Jie's power was on par with mid-level mages, he couldn't use mid-level magic—it wouldn't be fast enough to counter!

Letting Lu You cast another shield was out of the question!

«Thunder Mark!»

«Fury Strike!!»

Bai Liang raised his hand, and with a grasp, a surge of thunder power gathered!!

In the next moment, a powerful lightning bolt formed and struck where Song Jie had been!

With a thunderous crash, Bai Liang's body seemed to be hit by something, flying backward violently.

The pain made him grimace. He opened his eyes, looking towards where Song Jie had been.

The students watching didn't know what had happened, but they heard the thunder, indicating a clash!

The next second, they saw Bai Liang flying through the air, almost hitting the wall!!

«What happened?!»

The Radiance had left the crowd clueless, but seeing Bai Liang being struck down, they were shocked.

Even while flying backward, Bai Liang's gaze stayed fixed on where Song Jie had been!!

However…

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(End of Chapter)