14: Chapter 14: Hongzhi Class's First Battle

Fang Yan's expression was calm, showing no surprise; it was highly probable that his seat number would be drawn.

Originally number 26, he was moved up to number 25 due to Xia Yang's death at number 10.

He put on his protective gear, held a long whip, and stepped into the arena.

Han Yiming's face sank when he saw this.

Because his weapon was a spear!

And a whip counters a spear!

He secretly thought, 'This is bad.' There were very few people who used a whip as a weapon, and he didn't expect his luck to be so terrible.

"Begin!" Ling Yun lightly commanded.

Clang!

The two weapons instantly clashed, and because the weapons had built-in sensors,

the moment they engaged, their Life Strength would be displayed on the large screen in the room.

Fang Yan (6.1 Class) VS Han Yiming (6.1 Class)

Although both had a Life Strength of 6.1 Class, there was still a subtle difference.

Han Yiming's strength was actually slightly greater than Fang Yan's, and this was not an error in the data.

It was just that the second decimal place was not displayed.

Chen Du's eyes narrowed slightly as he carefully observed their fight.

Although still a high school senior, his combat experience was extremely rich, even surpassing Ling Yun's.

Han Yiming is going to lose, Chen Du thought to himself.

A 6.1 Class Life Strength corresponded to a punching force of 1560 jin; although Han Yiming would have a bit more, it wouldn't make much difference.

The Martial Skill levels of the two were also similar.

Logically, the winner should be Han Yiming, who had greater strength, but unfortunately, his weapon was countered by his opponent's.

At the same level, a whip had a greater chance of winning.

Moreover, this Fang Yan seemed to have specifically learned a set of attack patterns for dealing with Martial Artists who wielded spears.

With his weapon already having an advantage, he was even more at ease.

As Chen Du expected, after 7 minutes, Han Yiming was defeated and chose not to challenge again.

Ling Yun nodded, giving him seat number 26 based on his performance.

Chen Du, wearing protective gear and holding a sword in one hand, walked steadily into the center of the arena, his gaze fixed forward:

"I want to challenge number 20!"

As soon as he said this, the entire audience erupted.

"What?!"

"This Chen Du looks so honest, is his personality really that wild?"

Everyone whispered among themselves, their faces showing surprise; even Ling Yun, who had thought highly of Chen Du, couldn't help but feel astonished after hearing that statement.

During the brief welcoming session earlier, he had briefly introduced the two.

Chen Du's Martial Skill level was 89% of the First Class, which everyone knew.

However, this strength was not enough to support him in challenging the student with seat number 20.

Even if Chen Du's Martial Skill level was outstanding, the difference in their Life Strength was too great.

Facing the uproar around him, Chen Du's expression remained normal.

The reason he did this was not reckless; it was after deep consideration.

He understood that the subsidy resources for students ranked 21st to 31st were actually not very different.

However, the 20th rank received 50% more resources than the 21st, which was particularly important.

This subsidy might be insignificant to these rich second-generation individuals, but it was extraordinarily meaningful to Chen Du.

Even if he ultimately couldn't defeat his opponent, he still had two more challenge opportunities.

The key was that no one knew his Martial Skill had already reached 91% of the First Class, surpassing the advanced stage and reaching Perfection.

This information gap was especially important; it was not an exaggeration to call it his trump card.

So, his first battle directly aimed for a spot in the top 20!

"Han Bobo, put on your protective gear and enter the arena!"

Ling Yun said calmly, then his eyes inadvertently swept over Chen Du, sighing to himself.

He had originally thought he was a stable person, but he didn't expect him to be so eager to prove himself.

However, this was also good; letting him taste some hardship could be considered a form of tempering.

Thinking of this, Ling Yun's mouth curved slightly.

At this moment, Han Bobo had already put on her protective gear, holding a sharp greatsword in her hand.

Her eyes were firm and calm, as if she was long accustomed to such scenes.

Her hair was tied high into a neat ponytail,

swaying gently with her movements, giving her a free-spirited feeling.

"Quite bold, aren't you! To dare challenge a student in the top 20!"

Han Bobo said with a smile, unsure if it was praise or sarcasm.

Chen Du did not respond; at this moment, his concentration was extremely high.

There was no countering relationship between swords and sabers; his Life Strength was definitely inferior to his opponent's, so he could only rely on Martial Skill to win!

At this moment, only the words "I must win" filled Chen Du's mind!

"Begin!"

With Ling Yun's command, the saber and sword clashed with a "clang."

Han Bobo (6.2 Class) VS Chen Du (5.2 Class)

"The Life Strength difference is a whole 1 Class!"

"It's over, next round!"

Many students who had not been optimistic about Chen Du became even more certain after seeing the two's Life Strength.

They were not disparaging Chen Du but stating the facts.

Even a 0.1 Class difference in Life Strength could tip the scales of victory.

Let alone a 1 Class difference; even if Chen Du's Martial Skill level was higher, it would be difficult to compensate.

"5.2..." Ling Yun murmured to himself, he clearly remembered Chen Du's previous Life Strength was 5.1.

How did it become 5.2 so quickly?

Even if his family fully supported his cultivation, it shouldn't be possible; it had only been one day!

Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang! Clang!

The two in the arena fought fiercely, exchanging blows, actually fighting to a standstill.

Han Bobo's charged horizontal slash was easily neutralized by Chen Du using Clear Wind Beneath the Trees, and she actually smiled.

"Not bad, it seems your 89% First Class Martial Skill isn't fake."

"But..."

Han Bobo's expression suddenly turned cold: "It's not enough to make you confident enough to cross a 1 Class Life Strength difference to fight!"

After Han Bobo finished speaking, she lowered her body, her legs compressing like springs before springing out.

Swish swish swish swish swish!

Countless saber gleams attacked from the front, and each strike accelerated after being swung.

Chen Du knew that his opponent was now using her true abilities!

Moonlit Night Mad Blade's Second Move: Meteor Chasing the Moon.

By changing the way the wrist rotated, she controlled the speed and rhythm of each strike.

Clear Wind Beneath the Trees was most effective against heavy, slow, low-frequency, and less varied Moves.

Against this kind of fast, high-frequency, varied, and chaotic saber offensive, its effect was very ordinary.

Chen Du was instantly suppressed, his range of movement constantly shrinking; if nothing unexpected happened, he would be defeated within ten seconds.

"Damn it!" Chen Du's face showed unwillingness and anger, and he couldn't help but roar to the sky, struggling with all his might, trying to break free.

Seeing this, Ling Yun understood that Chen Du had reached his limit and was ready to intervene at any moment.

Many of the top students around also saw the situation; a 1 Class Life Strength gap was indeed not that easy to overcome!

"It's over!"

Han Bobo declared victory after deflecting Chen Du's longsword with a single strike.

Just as she was about to place her saber against Chen Du's neck,

just when everyone thought the outcome was decided,

Chen Du actually disappeared from her sight!

The moment Han Bobo felt surprised, a chill suddenly ran down her back.

"It really is over!"

She instinctively turned her head, only to see that Chen Du had somehow gotten behind her!

And the longsword held tightly in his hand was already thrusting towards her!

"What!"

Han Bobo's heart pounded like someone seeing a ghost when getting up at night to look in a mirror.

In that instant, she understood.

Chen Du's roar just now was an act!

It was part of this attack!

Whoosh!

Just as Chen Du's longsword was about to pierce Han Bobo's protective gear,

Ling Yun's figure suddenly appeared like a phantom.

He easily grabbed his longsword, preventing it from advancing another inch.

He turned his head, looking at Chen Du with a hint of shock in his eyes:

"Azure Dragon Thrust?"

"Your Martial Skill has reached First Class Perfection?"

His voice revealed deep shock!

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