54: Streamer vs Streamer

"Zhongtian, Zhongtian! Soar to the Sky!"

After Waluo's defeat, the Hai City students all shifted their focus to Qu Zhongtian.

Many of Qu Zhongtian's fangirls even spontaneously formed groups.

Wearing mini-skirts, they stood on the highest aisle of the ordinary seating area, cheering and shouting for him.

They had initially thought that the first and fifth matches were guaranteed wins, with the only suspense being in the second match.

But they hadn't expected Zhang Tao to have a Breakthrough during the match. If Qu Zhongtian were to lose again now,

the Hai City Team would face two consecutive rejections right at the start!

......

Qu Zhongtian.

Facing the strongest opponent in the third round, besides Zhou Xiaogu, Chen Du's expression was solemn.

The countless combat experiences accumulated within the Crystal Space gave him an instinctive judgment when he saw his opponent.

This match would not be easy!

According to the rules, each contestant could only choose one weapon before entering the arena.

Zhou Xiaogu's earlier dual daggers were considered a pair and did not violate the rules.

Therefore, Qu Zhongtian did not carry his sword box, but instead held a silver-blue longsword, confronting Chen Du.

Chen Du could feel the strong Battle Intent in his opponent's eyes!

He wants to beat me!

Chen Du thought to himself.

Beep!

The System's notification sound rang out, and the match officially began!

Neither of them moved immediately; instead, they took their stances and observed each other.

If there wasn't a significant difference between them, the one who made the first Move would usually be countered and lose the initiative.

Seemingly taking the offensive, they would in fact be passively taking a beating.

Qu Zhongtian had made very few Moves, so few that it was almost impossible to find any information.

Although he always carried his sword box, he had barely opened it a few times.

During the second round of matches, he was even paired against weak opponents, who either surrendered or were defeated with a single sword strike.

It was impossible to tell what his actual skill level was or what basic Martial Skill he used.

"Chen Du, I knew it, you and I, we were bound to have a fight!"

Amidst the standoff, a strange smile suddenly appeared on Qu Zhongtian's lips.

"Oh?"

Chen Du showed a hint of curiosity, then retorted:

"Then who do you think will win between us?"

"That would naturally be..."

"The one who advances to the second round will win!"

Qu Zhongtian roared, giving an answer that was no answer, and took a step forward.

He launched the first attack!

He moved forward swiftly, his sword seemingly an extension of his arm, and at the moment he approached Chen Du,

he delivered an incredibly fast horizontal slash towards Chen Du's chest.

"This is!"

Chen Du's pupils involuntarily constricted, his body showing no hesitation as he met the attack with his own sword.

Clang!

Their sword blades clashed against each other, continuously rubbing and producing sparks.

"You're using the Flowing Light Sword Technique!"

Chen Du hadn't expected his opponent to be studying the same basic Martial Skill as him.

That Move just now was clearly the first form of the Flowing Light Sword Technique: Draw a Circle on the Ground as a Prison!

There are thousands of basic Martial Skills, and sword-type basic Martial Skills are a large category among them.

Many people study any given sword-type basic Martial Skill.

But the probability of encountering someone using the same basic Martial Skill is not high.

Let alone on the stage of the finals.

However, Chen Du was only surprised; since they both used the Flowing Light Sword Technique, there was no inherent counter-relationship.

It was purely a contest of strength!

Then let's see whose Martial Skill level is higher!

Those with higher Martial Skill levels can unleash greater physical strength, naturally giving them an advantage.

"When I saw you perform the Flowing Light Sword Technique in the second round, I was also very surprised!"

"At that time, I felt that you and I were destined to have a fight!"

"Let's have a contest of strength, Chen Du!"

Qu Zhongtian said excitedly, and with his left thumb, he lightly flicked the golden earring on his left ear.

The moment the earring swayed, Chen Du could clearly feel his opponent's sword rapidly becoming heavier!

He's putting in effort!

He hadn't expected Qu Zhongtian to go all out right from the start!

Unleashing a Martial Skill to its fullest can indeed maximize one's own strength, but it also consumes the most stamina.

Is Qu Zhongtian planning to decide the outcome right away?

"91%..."

"96%..."

"99%..."

The commentary was alternating, and this round it was Teacher Wang's turn.

He looked at the rapidly rising Martial Skill index on the big screen and exclaimed, marveling at the two men competing with swords in the arena:

"Oh my goodness!"

"I didn't expect Chen Du to be so deeply hidden!"

"His Martial Skill level is actually 99%, just like Chen Du's!"

Chen Du looked at the excited Qu Zhongtian in front of him and also felt a hint of shock.

Although he knew Qu Zhongtian was strong, he hadn't expected him to be this strong!

His Martial Skill level was second only to Zhou Xiaogu and Musashi!

"It's not over yet, Chen Du!"

Qu Zhongtian roared, and then Chen Du felt his opponent's sword become heavy again!

How is that possible!

His Martial Skill should have reached its limit!

Drawing Inferences from Other Cases?

No, Chen Du immediately rejected that idea; he could feel that his opponent was like himself.

Neither of them had entered the stage of Drawing Inferences from Other Cases.

Otherwise, there would be that 'peculiar' feeling.

In an instant, he thought of the answer.

Spiritual Power Attachment!

His opponent's Mental Energy Rank was also not low!

Judging by the intensity coming from the sword, it was actually a full Rank 7!

"Amazing! Simply amazing!"

"Chen Du's Martial Skill level has actually reached 99.2%!"

"If I remember correctly, Chen Du once reached a Peak Martial Skill of 99.3%."

"The difference between them is extremely small; now it wouldn't be surprising who wins!"

Teacher Wang's excited words instantly invigorated countless Hai City students.

Although many posts had previously stated that Qu Zhongtian would win, they were actually very unsure in their hearts.

Chen Du had demonstrated a Martial Skill level of 99.3%, while Qu Zhongtian had never made a Move, leaving his upper limit unknown.

To put it nicely, he was deeply hidden!

To put it less nicely, he had exhausted his tricks!

Most people, including the commentators, actually believed he was weaker than Chen Du.

They just couldn't say it due to the environment and circumstances.

But they hadn't expected Qu Zhongtian to actually be this strong!

The 99.2% data held immense value.

It directly caused the Hai City students, who had originally been quietly watching the match, to stand up and cheer for him.

At this point, both sides had separated, each standing on one side, holding their swords.

Chen Du frowned slightly; this Qu Zhongtian was much stronger than he had imagined.

To win the championship, he had to defeat five people.

He needed to conserve as much stamina as possible.

His opponent's team still had Zhou Xiaogu, so he naturally didn't care about these things.

Chen Du's expression gradually turned cold, his sword unmoved, yet it gave off the might of a fierce tiger descending from the mountain.

"Oh, are you going to attack?"

Qu Zhongtian said excitedly.

"Yes, I'm going to end the battle in an instant."

Chen Du's confident words struck Qu Zhongtian's incredulous face.

After two seconds of silence, a slightly angry sneer appeared on Qu Zhongtian's face:

"Is that so? Then let me see your 'instant'!"

Chen Du moved!

Flowing Light Sword Technique, Fourth Form: Azure Dragon Thrust!

Performing it head-on allows for the fastest approach to the opponent, but it sacrifices stealth.

After achieving Martial Skill Perfection, weapons can be used as freely as hands and feet. Chen Du switched Moves the moment he neared his opponent.

Second Form: Golden Drums Fill the Sky!

Seeing this, Qu Zhongtian immediately unleashed the Third Form, Clear Wind Beneath the Trees, which could neutralize attacks!

The moment they clashed was like a flash of lightning!

Brief and dazzling!

"Pfft!"

Qu Zhongtian's Life Strength compression protective suit was actually cut open by Chen Du!

His eight-pack abs were instantly exposed to the air!

And at this moment, Chen Du's Martial Skill index on the big screen...

had actually reached 100%!!!