14: Temporarily changed to defense competition

Who knows how much time passed.

The No. 1 High School selection competition also entered its final stage.

Finally, the Class 1 students took the stage.

Ultimately, Yang Duling got third place, while second place went to a bespectacled boy.

After this selection competition, Yu Xiu only then realized that the Ice and Fire Power Talent he obtained belonged to Yang Duling.

And the Mind Power Master ability belonged to Zhang Yanping, the bespectacled boy who ranked second.

"Why is there no first place?"

At this moment, after the presiding teacher announced the ranking of the selection competition, many students in the audience who were unaware of the situation looked confused.

On the contrary, the Class 1 students had calm expressions, not finding it strange at all.

Because in their hearts, first place could only belong to Yu Xiu, even though he did not participate.

"Please calm down!"

The presiding teacher chuckled, "The first place in this selection competition goes to student Yu Xiu."

"Who is Yu Xiu?"

"Am I hallucinating? I remember there was no one named Yu Xiu among the participants."

"Could it be a fix?"

"Can the selection competition be rigged?"

In the crowd, Xiao Wan couldn't help but look at Yu Xiu, her brows tightly furrowed.

She never expected that the first place in the selection competition would be Yu Xiu, who hadn't even participated.

Transferred to No. 1 High School.

First place in the selection competition.

Xiao Wan found herself understanding Yu Xiu less and less; everything felt like a dream.

"Teacher, why can this person named Yu Xiu get first place without participating?"

"You will understand later." The presiding teacher maintained a mysterious air, chuckling, "But I can guarantee that Student Yu Xiu's first place is absolutely well-deserved."

As soon as these words came out, the students present became even more curious, not only about the ranking but also about Yu Xiu.

"Cousin, when you go on stage later, I'm afraid they'll be stunned."

Zhuang Wenya excitedly revealed her two canine teeth, and thinking of her cousin taking the stage later to display his Grandmaster strength, her small face unconsciously flushed.

"Congratulations, from today onwards, you will be completely famous in Jiangtan City."

Yang Duling turned her head and smiled gently.

"I'm afraid there will be no shortage of people coming to my Family to introduce me to potential partners after this, it's really annoying."

Yang Duling chuckled, "Your thought process is really strange."

While they were chatting here,

the exchange competition had already begun.

The first person to jump onto the stage was actually Xiao Ruoyu.

"I am Xiao Ruoyu from Seventh High School, a Sixth-rank Martial Artist. Those below Sixth-rank, don't even bother approaching."

"I'm afraid I might accidentally cripple you."

As soon as these words came out, the entire audience immediately erupted in curses, and even Yang Duling laughed and said, "I finally understand why you wanted to beat him up; that mouth is indeed very annoying."

"Cousin, go up and beat him."

"No, don't. If your cousin goes up now, the exchange competition will have to be declared over directly. It's not easy to have an event for relaxation; I don't want to go back to the classroom now."

"That makes sense. Senior Sister is smart. Cousin, then you'll be the finale."

Sure enough, upon hearing Xiao Ruoyu's words, someone immediately rushed up to challenge him.

"Sixth-rank Martial Artist, garbage."

Xiao Ruoyu smiled disdainfully and immediately unleashed an Elementary Martial Skill, rushing forward.

In this world, there weren't so many flashy Martial Skills; they were all standardized Elementary, Intermediate, and Advanced Martial Skills.

All Martial Skills were controlled by the state and then distributed to various universities.

Elementary Martial Skills could be learned in high schools across the country, Intermediate Martial Skills could only be learned in various universities across the country, and as for Advanced Martial Skills, only special Talents could learn them.

Furthermore, the state stipulated that Martial Skills could not be privately taught; private transmission was considered an illegal act.

Of course, large Families possessed additional Martial Skills, all created by their Family ancestors; these were a different matter.

"No wonder this Xiao Ruoyu is so arrogant; it turns out he has already Cultivated the Elementary Martial Skill to the Realm of mastery."

Yang Duling merely saw Xiao Ruoyu make a move and already guessed his Realm, which showed that her Martial Skill Realm was even higher.

Bang!

Xiao Ruoyu delivered a set of Martial Skills, and his opponent easily retreated in defeat. "Trash, you have plenty of Qi and blood, but your Martial Skill is a mess."

While he was victorious here, on the high platform, Chairman Liu of the Martial Arts Association chuckled, "This student's Martial Skill is very good."

"His Martial Skill is indeed well Cultivated, but he is too arrogant and overbearing. He's like this at such a young age; who knows what he'll be like in the future."

The defeated student was from No. 3 High School, so the Principal of No. 3 High School naturally had nothing good to say.

"That's not right. It's normal for young people to be energetic. If a Martial Artist is timid and indecisive, he will ultimately not achieve great things."

The Principal of No. 7 High School certainly didn't want his nephew to leave a bad impression on the leaders, so he immediately retorted.

"Today is a student exchange competition. Why should the two Principals hurt each other's feelings?"

The mayor spoke to smooth things over, then added, "I heard that a few Genius students transferred to No. 2 High School and No. 3 High School a few days ago. In my opinion, fighting one battle after another is too time-consuming."

"Why not implement a challenge match? Each high school selects one student to defend the arena, and all students have the right to challenge. Once the defender fails, that school is directly eliminated."

At this moment, Chairman Liu interjected, "I have a suggestion: the defenders can also challenge each other until only one person remains."

"At that time, all rewards will go to the last person, and that school can also receive an additional batch of resources provided by the Martial Arts Association."

As soon as these words came out, the Principals present instantly became envious; those were additional resources!

Once obtained, the overall strength of the students in that school would undoubtedly improve significantly.

Among them, the Principals of No. 2 High School and No. 3 High School were the most excited.

If they could get this batch of resources, the overall strength of their students could gradually become on par with No. 1 High School.

"That's a good idea!" The mayor chuckled, "Then let's go with Chairman Liu's suggestion."

The Principals of No. 2 High School and No. 3 High School looked at the Principal of No. 1 High School with provocative expressions, as if to say, "You're finished; we're definitely winning the challenge match."

Seeing their expressions, the Principal of No. 1 High School, although expressionless, was overjoyed in his heart, simply because he had Yu Xiu as his trump card.

Two idiots!

You still want to beat me?

Can three of a kind beat a straight flush?

Later, I'll let you know what cruelty is.

"Alas!"

On the high platform, besides the two leaders, only the Principal of No. 7 High School sighed.

No. 1 High School had Yu Xiu, so the rewards for this challenge match were clearly not for them.

Thinking of letting Yu Xiu go, the Principal of No. 7 High School felt as if he had eaten a dead fly.

"This is how you play to make it interesting!"

"Next, it's definitely going to be a Dragon-Tiger battle. For our No. 1 High School's defender, I recommend Chen Yanping and Goddess Yang Duling. No matter who defends, our No. 1 High School will win steadily."

"Isn't there also Yu Xiu? He's the first place in the selection competition."

"Tsk, I've never heard of this person before. Who knows if he's some leader's son who came to our school to get a gilded resume."

"Compared to Yu Xiu, I still trust Zhang Yanping and Goddess Yang Duling more."

While the crowd was discussing, the presiding teacher shouted, "Please, the defenders from each school, take the stage!"

The first person from other schools directly walked onto the stage, and the scene was relatively normal.

But when it came to No. 1 High School's turn,

they found that all the students from No. 1 High School's Genius class remained motionless; no one stepped forward.

"What's going on? Why is Zhang Yanping standing there motionless?"

"Is he planning to give this defending opportunity to Goddess Yang Duling?"

"But that's not right either! Goddess Yang Duling also seems to be motionless."

Yang Duling also noticed everyone's gaze, turned her head, and said, "Great Master, why aren't you on stage yet? If you don't go, no one in our Class 1 will dare to go up."