139: Buddy, is your last name Mo?

A total of twenty arenas were set up, neatly arranged in two rows, facing each other.

The initial intention behind this layout was simple: to ensure that students gathered around could more easily watch the matches.

As long as they were seated in the audience, everyone could take in everything happening on the arena without any obstruction.

For students of this age, such battles, full of vanity and opportunities to showcase their abilities, would undoubtedly become a powerful driving force for them to move forward.

However, the three old hands were not among them; they were worldly-wise and had long since grown indifferent to such superficial displays of glory.

At this moment, the arena defense battles were in full swing, and at first, the entire scene was quite orderly.

Regardless of whether they were strong or slightly weaker, students would always bravely step onto the arena to compete.

Even though as many as twenty arenas had been set up, many students still conscientiously lined up, waiting for their turn to show off their Skills.

As time slowly passed, after a while, everyone gradually realized that even successfully stepping onto the arena didn't necessarily guarantee fame and a grand show.

Thus, gradually, only those students who believed their own strength was sufficient chose to challenge, and the Combat Department's points target was set at seventy-five points.

Things developing to this point were quite reasonable. However, just then, an extremely arrogant and overbearing student suddenly appeared.

His appearance was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly breaking the originally normal situation... “I solemnly declare to everyone here!” His gaze was firm, and his voice was loud, as if it could penetrate the entire venue.

Everyone’s eyes were drawn to him, curious about what this brave individual who had stepped forward was going to say.

He continued.

“Since no one in our Combat Department dares to step onto this stage to challenge so far, then there’s no need for you all to force yourselves to go up and make a fool of yourselves!”

“As for the remaining Combat Department quotas, just confidently leave them to me alone! And all the deserved rewards, naturally, will be mine exclusively!”

His bold words, like a stone stirring up a thousand waves, caused a huge uproar in the crowd.

For those students in the Combat Department whose own strength was not outstanding and who were originally hesitant about whether to try their luck on stage, it was undoubtedly a good thing.

After all, someone was stepping forward to bear the pressure for them, avoiding the risk of potential failure and ridicule. However, from another perspective, this was also a bad thing.

Because his arrogant and overbearing remarks successfully ignited the burning competitive spirit deep within the hearts of students from other departments.

The true powerhouses thought to themselves.

“Hmph, this guy actually speaks so wildly, attempting to shoulder the entire Combat Department’s quota by himself?”

“Absolutely arrogant! We’ll see what he’s truly capable of!”

As a result, those who were slightly weaker or inherently lacked confidence were even more deterred at this moment, not daring to easily step onto the stage and make a spectacle of themselves.

The opponents awaiting the Combat Department next were, without exception, the top elites from various departments, truly geniuses among geniuses.

Li Wen, who had been staying out of it, had not originally intended to enter the fray too early.

But upon hearing this person’s speech, a strange feeling arose in his heart—why did these words sound so familiar?

It seemed he had heard a similar tone somewhere before. Upon closer thought, it was quite similar to a certain old acquaintance surnamed Mo.

That old acquaintance was also so wild and unrestrained, but at the same time, he indeed possessed astonishing strength.

Thinking of this, Li Wen couldn't help but pay a little more attention to the person on the stage.

As Li Wen’s thoughts drifted, a brave challenger had already stepped forward.

“You probably won’t be able to complete this quota!”

“What you say doesn’t count; if you have the ability, prove it with action.”

After a brief exchange of trash talk, the two sides didn't communicate much further and directly summoned their pet beasts.

【Earth Armor Earth Dragon】

【attribute: Earth / Dragon】

【Species: Elite High-tier】

【growth level: Commander High-tier】

【Energy Value: 110020】

【trait: Earth Armor Protection】: The Earth Armor Earth Dragon can manipulate earth elements to form a solid earth armor covering its entire body, greatly enhancing its defense. In battle, it can use the earth armor to resist enemy attacks while counterattacking with the properties of earth elements.

【Skill ①: Earth遁潛行 (Earth遁 Infiltration)】: The Earth Armor Earth Dragon can use the cover of earth elements to infiltrate underground for hidden movement and stealth. In complex underground environments, it is as invisible and difficult to detect, able to silently approach enemies and launch surprise attacks.

【Skill ②: Earth Wall Defense】: The Earth Armor Earth Dragon can quickly summon an earth wall, forming a solid defensive barrier. The earth wall can not only block enemy attacks but also provide cover for teammates at critical moments, ensuring victory in battle.

【Skill ③: Earth Spike Assault】: The Earth Armor Earth Dragon can summon sharp earth spikes from underground to launch surprise attacks on enemies. The earth spikes are fast and powerful, capable of instantly piercing enemy defenses and causing heavy damage.

【Skill ④: Sandstorm Assault】: The Earth Armor Earth Dragon can stir up a strong sandstorm, engulfing enemies within it. The sandstorm can not only obstruct enemy vision but also cause continuous damage to enemies through the impact of earth elements.

【Skill ⑤: Earth Armor Fusion】: At critical moments, the Earth Armor Earth Dragon can fuse earth elements with itself to form an even more solid Earth Armor Protection. In this state, its defense will be greatly enhanced, almost capable of resisting any attack.

Turning his gaze back to the challenger and his pet beast, Li Wen saw that this challenger was one of the top figures in the Mechanical Department.

His pet beast was even more remarkable, a mechanical and electric-type 【Magnetic Electric Cannon Mech】!

From its appearance, this 【Magnetic Electric Cannon Mech】 was actually a giant electromagnetic cannon equipped with a flying platform.

Its Energy Value and growth level were on par with its opponent, but its truly special feature was that almost all of its Skill attributes were exclusively fire and electric-type.

Seeing this, Li Wen couldn't help but feel a surge of disappointment, immediately losing interest in continuing to watch.

Because in a confrontation of the same level, although this challenger himself indeed possessed considerable strength.

However, due to the strong counter-relationship between the attributes, the opponent was almost completely immune to his attacks.

Unless some extraordinary and unexpected special means could be employed, the outcome of this contest was probably already a foregone conclusion.

However, Li Wen did not hold much hope for such a possibility.

After all, how easy was it to turn the tide under such a disadvantage?