124: clash

"Ji Zhiming, stop talking nonsense and get straight to the point," someone shouted from below the arena.

Ji Zhiming didn't mind when someone interrupted him.

"Ah, it's Luo Dechang from Tian Yue Academy. Please wait a moment. I know you're in a hurry, but let me finish the basic work first."

Ji Zhiming continued, "I've been commissioned by the authorities to advise everyone that this time in the relic will be long, and there will be geniuses from other countries."

"If you encounter each other in the relic, I hope you can help and benefit one another rather than engage in internal strife."

"Also, the Octagonal Arena has a long history. I hope everyone stops when the point is made and doesn't let it affect your treasure hunting in the relic."

"Tian Yue Academy, the stage is yours."

Having said that.

Ji Zhiming walked down from the arena.

When Civilization Relic No. 1 first appeared, there were constant disputes within the relic, and the casualty rate kept rising.

Later, to reduce unnecessary conflicts within the relic, the various academies would gather before entering to understand each other's strength.

Thus, the Eight Arenas were born.

The purpose was to ensure their own people didn't fight too fiercely; severe internal depletion would only benefit the geniuses of other countries.

But as time passed, the function of this arena gradually changed.

Just like it was now.

Boom!

A sturdy figure jumped into the arena, holding a large square hammer.

"It's Luo Dechang from Tian Yue Academy. Level 6 Extraordinary Talent, Weapon type, companion weapon: Sky-Shattering Hammer. Ranked 8th on the ladder." Someone recognized him.

"Now this is going to be a good show."

"Luo Jiang Academy is in trouble. I wonder if Xiao Weiqing is a match for Luo Dechang now."

"Hard to say. Everyone is in the Second Realm now; Xiao Weiqing might not necessarily have the advantage."

Everyone knew about the friction between Tian Yue Academy and Luo Jiang Academy in recent years and watched with anticipation.

Qin Tian's heart sank upon seeing Luo Dechang. "Xiao Weiqing, let me go up first to test him out."

Before Xiao Weiqing could reply, Luo Dechang let out a roar from the arena.

"Lü Heguang, get your ass out here!"

Qin Tian's step faltered. "Lü Heguang?"

Not just Qin Tian, but even those from Luo Jiang Academy were surprised, and the others in the plaza were equally confused.

Lü Heguang also had a Level 6 Extraordinary Talent and was ranked 7th on the ladder, but he was from Qingyu Academy, which ranked fourth among the Great Xia's Eight Great Academies.

"Why does Luo Dechang have a grudge against him? Shouldn't he be looking for Luo Jiang Academy?"

"I don't know what the situation is between them."

Opposite Luo Jiang Academy, a young man with a feminine face walked out slowly, cradling a sword in his arms.

"Luo Dechang, watch your tone."

Luo Dechang glared at Lü Heguang. "I'm asking you, why did you cripple Han Zhi's hands a month ago?"

"Who is Han Zhi?"

Lü Heguang seemed never to have heard the name.

"Stop playing dumb. It was at Dangfeng Mountain."

"Oh... you mean him. His skills weren't as good as mine; can you blame me? A Level 5 Extraordinary Talent dared to speak disrespectfully to me. I was already being merciful by not killing him."

Luo Dechang was furious. "Bullshit! You motherfucker! You stole his Essence Spirit Fruit and then made a false accusation."

"Come here and meet your death!"

Lü Heguang sneered. "As if I'm afraid of you!"

Hearing this, everyone roughly understood the situation; Luo Dechang was venting his anger for someone from his own academy.

Boom!

In the blink of an eye.

The two had already engaged.

Luo Dechang held a large hammer, swinging it with formidable power.

Lü Heguang, on the other hand, had ghostly movement, relying on the agility of his sword techniques to avoid direct confrontation with Luo Dechang as much as possible.

The aftershocks of their clash continued to spread in all directions.

The crowd in the plaza kept backing away.

"So strong, both of them are so strong."

"Is this the power of a Level 6 Extraordinary Talent?"

"They're simply on a different level from us. They're ranked 7th and 8th on the ladder; how powerful must the top few be?"

"What about Dongfang Xuan and Xia Mo? How strong are they?"

Xiao Weiqing also watched their exchange closely. Overall, it seemed Luo Dechang was still stronger.

If Lü Heguang didn't have any other powerful Innate Skills, his defeat was only a matter of time.

"Old Qin, can you beat them?" Duan Shuyu asked seriously from the side.

Qin Tian stared at the two and shook his head. "Though I hate to admit it, I'm no match for these two. I've encountered them before and lost every time."

"Xiao Weiqing, what about you?"

Xiao Weiqing glanced at Duan Shuyu but didn't answer. Instead, he looked toward Great Xia Academy and Ziyun Academy.

The leader of Great Xia Academy was indeed Dongfang Xuan, who carried a black spear on his back and remained expressionless.

The leader of Ziyun Academy was a girl with long hair tied in a bun, revealing a fair neck. Her appearance and figure were top-notch.

"Understood."

Duan Shuyu didn't ask further; he understood what Xiao Weiqing meant.

"Duan Shuyu, your question is completely redundant," Fei Xiaobao said.

"Apart from Dongfang Xuan and Xia Mo, which of these Level 6s hasn't been beaten by Xiao Weiqing? So what if they're in the Second Realm? Has Xiao Weiqing's strength not improved? Is he supposed to just wait for them in place?"

Five minutes later.

The battle between the two in the field was nearing its end.

Just as Xiao Weiqing thought, Luo Dechang was a cut above, and Lü Heguang's constant evasion was not a long-term solution.

Boom!

A heavy hammer struck Lü Heguang's sword, bending the blade.

Lü Heguang kept retreating, his face flushed.

"Apologize to me!"

Lü Heguang's eyes were cold as he gritted his teeth and said, "In your dreams!"

"Then I'll beat you until you do!"

Luo Dechang advanced with his hammer.

At this moment, Ji Zhiming stepped out.

"Stop fighting."

"Didn't I just say to stop when the point is made? Don't ruin the harmony and affect the treasure hunting in the relic."

But the two ignored Ji Zhiming completely.

"You think you've won for sure?"

Lü Heguang's entire body emitted a chill. He threw the sword from his hand and formed hand seals.

"Flowing Light, Severing Shadow!"

A sword light split into two, then four, quickly streaking through the air toward Luo Dechang.

"Hmph!"

Spiritual Qi surged around Luo Dechang as he roared:

"Heaven-Shaking Hammer!"

He used both hands to slam the large hammer forward.

Just then.

*Splash!*

A stream appeared in the sky, the water gathering in the middle of the arena and transforming into a massive water curtain shield that quickly unfurled between the two.

Swish!

Boom!

The attacks of the two were like stones sinking into the ocean.

Lü Heguang's sword light vanished into the water shield, while Luo Dechang's hammer smashed a large crater into it.

The water scattered, falling like a torrential downpour.

The surrounding people couldn't dodge in time, and many were drenched like drowned rats.

Xiao Weiqing immediately expanded his Fierce Flame Shield, blocking directly above.

"Oh? Interesting."

Xiao Weiqing was quite surprised; the water actually slid off the Fierce Flame Shield as if it were on glass.

However, as Qi Fire was injected into the Fierce Flame Shield.

With a boom, the water was completely vaporized.

On the other side.

Xia Mo also seemed to sense something and looked at Xiao Weiqing, her heart skipping a beat. "What kind of fire is this that can actually evaporate my Heavy Water?"

In the arena.

Luo Dechang and Lü Heguang also calmed down, panting heavily as they returned to their respective camps.

A fight between two Level 6s thus came to an end.

The crowd called it spectacular; not only did they see a Level 6 combat scene, but they also witnessed Xia Mo's power. Although she only made a slight move, she easily stopped the fight between the two Level 6 Trainees.

Zhuang Yu said, "This Xia Mo is a bit terrifying, easily blocking the attacks of two Level 6s."

Fei Xiaobao nodded in agreement. "She is indeed very strong. Or rather, none of the Level 6s are weak."

"I wonder what kind of strength Dongfang Xuan has."