98: Reflow

Seeing Lin Shu step forward and greet them, Lei Wu and Li Shuheng naturally responded with enthusiasm.

“Hello, junior!”

The other Third Year students also turned their gaze towards Lin Shu, moving to the side to make space.

This favored son of Canglan No. 2 High School.

Participating in the Third Year monthly exam in his First Year was likely a first in the history of Canglan No. 2 High School.

Coupled with his brilliant performance in the Binzhou Cup, everyone was filled with curiosity and anticipation for the upcoming battles.

They, as ordinary students, naturally didn't believe they could stand against Lin Shu.

All hope could only be placed on Lei Wu and Li Shuheng.

There wasn't much time for pleasantries.

Pei Yuanfang gestured to a teacher nearby.

The latter immediately stepped forward and shouted loudly.

“Everyone is here now.”

“Then, this monthly exam begins now.”

The students, who had been scattered around, quickly returned to their positions and lined up.

Waiting for the battles to begin.

Pei Yuanfang walked out from under the shade canopy, looking at Lin Shu and the other two.

Have Lin Shu battle them one by one?

No, that would be too time-consuming; it would be better to be quick and decisive.

He then fixed his gaze on Lei Wu and Li Shuheng.

With a kind expression, he said, “In my opinion, why don’t the three of you start battling first?”

“Give everyone a demonstration.”

“It’s also good to liven up the atmosphere.”

“So, who will go first?”

Seeing this, Lei Wu looked at Lin Shu and Li Shuheng, feeling a sense of unease.

Leaving aside Li Shuheng, he had never been his match.

Considering Lin Shu’s speed in the dark, his Martial Giant Ape would probably be led around like a dog.

Without confidence to face Lin Shu, his chances of winning were probably less than half.

He then looked at Li Shuheng with an imploring gaze.

The latter naturally noticed his expression and also considered his problem, so he nodded and agreed.

Lei Wu also let out a long sigh of relief; his pressure was quite immense.

One might not know it, but Lin Shu seemed more like a senior.

“Principal, let Lin Shu and I go first.”

Li Shuheng stepped forward and said to the principal.

Pei Yuanfang adjusted his cuffs, looking at Li Shuheng with approval.

See, that’s the responsibility of a school team captain.

One must be like this, unafraid of hardship and courageous in taking responsibility.

“Very good, then let’s start with the two of you.”

“To be honest, I’m quite looking forward to it.”

One is currently the strongest in the school, and the other has the strongest Talent in the school; what kind of Spark will their battle ignite?

The other students whispered amongst themselves, discussing the outcome of this battle.

Everyone expressed their opinions, each with their own views.

“Shuheng will definitely win!”

“The future belongs to Lin Shu, but for now, Shuheng’s strength is superior.”

However, there were still more people supporting Li Shuheng.

After all, the former had two more years of beast-rearing time than Lin Shu.

Seeing that it was Li Shuheng, Lin Shu also felt some pressure.

This battle might be the most challenging one in his beast-rearing career so far.

Although there was no elemental counter-relationship between their attributes.

The Lightning Spirit Cat, however, specialized in areas that almost overlapped with the dark.

Moreover, its skill range was larger, and it possessed the Discharge Talent; even a slight carelessness could result in being struck by lightning and paralyzed.

Such a battle would end in an instant.

This was also the main reason why Li Shuheng held a firm core position in the school team.

Immediately, the teachers and students nearby began to move.

They cleared a large area of the sports field; although it looked a bit simple.

It was sufficient for use.

Li Shuheng summoned the Lightning Spirit Cat from his contract space.

Its yellowish tail constantly swayed, and its cute little face was full of impatience.

Clearly, it was a bit annoyed that this guy had disturbed its sleep again.

Li Shuheng had long been accustomed to this sight.

This fellow just liked to curl up and sleep in the contract space.

He then informed it about the upcoming battle with Lin Shu.

The Lightning Spirit Cat’s small, beady eyes carefully observed the dark figure standing opposite it.

It was naturally familiar with the other’s existence.

Just a few days ago, they had fought side by side.

It never expected to face off today, which it found quite interesting.

After a brief preparation, the battle was about to begin.

The two looked at each other from a distance, both showing serious expressions.

Clearly, they both considered the other to be formidable.

Lin Shu looked at the Lightning Spirit Cat’s stats, its Level 38 and its highly proficient skills.

The dark’s long-standing advantage in skill mastery no longer held much sway.

Overall, the situation seemed slightly unfavorable.

The booming voice of the Third Year teaching director rang out: “The monthly exam begins now.”

“First match, Li Shuheng versus Lin Shu!”

Pei Yuanfang sat steadily under the sunshade, his gaze deep, clearly anticipating this battle between Canglan No. 2 High School’s strongest students.

Li Shuheng dared not underestimate Lin Shu, and at the start of the battle, he commanded the Lightning Spirit Cat to launch its most ferocious attack!

Deep blue currents flowed like water across its body, emitting dazzling light, and lightning elements boiled in the air.

A long spear, materialized from lightning, instantly formed and shot forth like a swift stream of light.

The first move was his signature skill, Lightning Spear!

The dark’s eyes drooped, and under Lin Shu’s command, it flapped its wings and flew rapidly.

Its movements were continuous; while dodging the lightning spear, a silver-white Blade Qi Strike, sharp and fierce, struck back.

The Lightning Spirit Cat was fearless in response, immediately condensing another lightning spear to ward off the incoming Blade Qi Strike.

“Bang.”

The two attacks met, exploded with a violent sound, and then dissipated.

They mutually resisted each other’s energy, appearing evenly matched.

Lin Shu knew that a simple war of attrition with energy consumption would lead nowhere.

If he couldn’t find an opportunity for close combat, failure would be inevitable.

Because Li Shuheng’s beast-rearing Talent was “Backflow.”

Simply put, it restored all of the beast’s consumed energy.

This was also why he showed no regard for energy consumption.

Such a Talent was crucial in battle.

Therefore, in a pure war of attrition, the dark was naturally no match.

Fortunately, the Blade Qi Strike didn’t consume too much energy.

The dark attempted to move its ghostly figure into the Lightning Spirit Cat’s close-range.

However, under Li Shuheng’s command, this was naturally difficult to achieve.

Its agile movements were only slightly inferior to the dark’s.

While running backward, the muffled roar of lightning continued, and the powerful, dangerous lightning spears did not cease.

They were unleashed freely, without any restraint.

Like a magical turret.

This forced the dark to avoid the attacks, otherwise, with its defensive capabilities, it couldn’t withstand many lightning spears.

You attack, I retreat; you retreat, I attack.

The battle quickly fell into a stalemate.

It seemed neither side had a way to overcome the other.

The Third Year students watching from the sidelines, facing such a fierce offensive scene.

Exclaimed how thrilling it was.

Such high-intensity competition was hard to come by in reality, except online.

They also marveled at Lin Shu’s beast-rearing strength, which was truly astonishing.

This made these Third Year seniors feel quite inadequate.

Lin Shu’s eyes sparkled; he wasn’t surprised by such a stalemate.

If he wanted to break the deadlock.

He could only let the dark use its Talent.

Then, a single strike to defeat the enemy...