58: Chapter 58 The Battle of Water and Fire: The Only Way to Win

Hearing Shen Ninger's words, Zhao Shiyu looked at the two people in the hall with a suspicious expression.

"Alright, you two go to the meditation room. I'll keep watch here and make sure no one comes in!"

A moment later, Zhao Shiyu added,

"Thank you, Sister Shiyu!"

Shen Ninger's face lit up with joy as she immediately pulled Zhou Bai into the adjacent meditation room.

"Ninger, what's this information?"

Once inside the meditation room, Zhou Bai also inquired.

However, Shen Ninger directly threw herself into Zhou Bai's embrace, pressed close to his ear, and whispered, "Brother Zhou Bai, let me have my fill, and then I'll tell you the information!"

As soon as Shen Ninger spoke, Zhou Bai's heart skipped a beat. What the hell was this girl up to?

"Don't mess around, Shiyu is outside..."

Zhou Bai whispered.

"Exactly. So, Brother Zhou Bai, you have to be quiet. Hurry up and let me have my fill. If we get discovered, I won't take responsibility..."

Shen Ninger smiled slightly.

Then, Shen Ninger...

Seeing this, Zhou Bai was also extremely angry...

...

Time flowed like water, and soon, the fourth round of battles commenced.

"BOOM!!!!"

On the stage of the Magic Cube Martial Arts Arena, Zhu Yunrong and Xiao Yu erupted into an intensely fierce clash.

Both possessed S-grade talents, one in water and the other in fire.

Zhu Yunrong's water, after reaching an extreme level of condensation, transformed into frigid ice. This ice then morphed into various types of weapons, attacking Xiao Yu from all angles.

Xiao Yu's flames were also the top-tier Blazing Heaven Divine Fire, continuously clashing head-on with Zhu Yunrong's Ultimate Water.

"Junior Brother Zhou Bai, who do you think will win between them?"

In Azure Bird Academy's preparation area, Zhao Shiyu, watching the battle of water and fire on the stage, asked Zhou Bai.

"Zhu Yunrong will probably win. Although that Xiao Yu is also strong... he seems to have fallen into Zhu Yunrong's rhythm..."

Zhou Bai pondered for a moment before speaking slowly.

Hearing this, Zhao Shiyu nodded. Indeed, although Xiao Yu's offensive was fierce, too many of his attacks were ineffective.

In contrast, Zhu Yunrong, though appearing slightly disheveled, utilized every bit of her power with great finesse.

The facts proved Zhou Bai right. As the battle wore on, due to Xiao Yu's less rigorous fighting style, his mental energy and Qi and Blood Power had significantly declined.

Zhu Yunrong clearly realized this and fought even more meticulously. As long as she could hold out, victory would be hers.

The surrounding audience also began to overwhelmingly support Zhu Yunrong.

"Wait, this Xiao Yu..."

Over ten minutes later, Zhou Bai's eyebrows raised slightly, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

"WHOOSH!!!!"

As soon as Zhou Bai finished speaking, the flames scattered across the stage seemed driven by some force, transforming into numerous fire dragons.

Dozens, even hundreds of fire dragons, carrying terrifying impact force, surged towards Zhu Yunrong with incredible speed.

"Not good!"

Sensing the threat of death, Zhu Yunrong instinctively gathered all her power, forming a powerful ice shield in front of her.

"BANG!!!!"

However, the impact of the hundreds of fire dragons was simply too terrifying. In an instant, they shattered the ice shield before Zhu Yunrong and blasted her directly off the stage.

"A beautiful counterattack, truly spectacular! So, Xiao Yu's seemingly chaotic attacks were actually setting up a powerful elemental array. Relying on this astonishing elemental array, Xiao Yu successfully defeated Zhu Yunrong, becoming the first to advance to the semifinals!"

Seeing Xiao Yu's amazing performance, the host on the stage shouted excitedly.

"Holy crap, Xiao Yu was actually setting up an elemental array during the fight? That's insane..."

"I didn't even touch elemental arrays until my third year. Xiao Yu can set one up as a freshman? No wonder he's a Top Ten Ace New Student..."

"What a pity for Zhu Yunrong. If she had been a bit more aggressive and defeated Xiao Yu before he finished setting up, she would have won..."

"No pity. Zhu Yunrong held the advantage; playing it safe and steady was the right call. It's just that Xiao Yu was too ruthless..."

"Indeed, anyone who makes it to the quarterfinals is no simple opponent. Well, except for Zhou Bai. That Vocational College Kid just got lucky to reach the quarterfinals..."

The surrounding audience passionately discussed the battle between the two, not sparing their applause as they cheered for this thrilling fight.

On the stage, Xiao Yu stood triumphant, basking in the cheers of the entire arena.

"If only I had been more careful, if I had noticed..."

Meanwhile, the defeated Zhu Yunrong looked dazed, tears unconsciously streaking her face...

After the ultimate clash of water and fire ended, the battle between Chu Lingyan and Chen Zheng immediately followed.

The grudge match between Magic Martial Arts and Imperial Martial Arts University was also incredibly captivating.

Chu Lingyan possessed the S-grade Sword Heart Clear Mirror talent, a born Sword Saint. Every move and gesture carried powerful offensive force.

That unparalleled sword intent was like a blade tearing through the heavens, imposing a powerful sense of pressure.

As for Chen Zheng, Magic Martial Arts's Ace New Student, he possessed the S-grade Wind Rhythm talent.

Although wind-attribute talents are generally not considered strong, once they reach S-grade, any talent undergoes a qualitative transformation.

The ultimate Wind Rhythm allowed Chen Zheng to move like a phantom, his speed reaching its peak. Even with cameras capturing the action, it still made the audience dizzy.

Moreover, empowered by this extreme speed, every one of Chen Zheng's attacks carried tremendous impact force.

In just one minute, the two sides had already clashed dozens of times.

Countless chips had appeared on the top-tier A-grade combat sword in Chu Lingyan's hand from the collisions, yet Chen Zheng showed no signs of stopping.

Before long, under the continuous, high-speed, and violent impacts, the A-grade combat sword in Chu Lingyan's hand shattered.

"Miss Chu, you should concede. You can't beat me now!"

Chen Zheng said while maintaining his fierce offensive.

Having seized the advantage, Chen Zheng pressed even harder, as if transforming into a violent hurricane, wildly rampaging.

Chu Lingyan, now holding a broken sword, began to sustain numerous wounds on her body.

"Concede? The word 'concede' isn't in my dictionary!"

Even in her disheveled state, Chu Lingyan replied with unwavering determination.

"Very well. I respect your choice. I will defeat you with my full power!"

Hearing this, Chen Zheng didn't hold back. He flashed to the edge of the stage, the Qi and Blood Power within his body surging once more as he prepared to unleash his ultimate technique to decisively end the battle.

However, at that moment, a shadow appeared before Chen Zheng, rapidly solidifying into the form of Chu Lingyan.

"SHIIING!!!!"

In the blink of an eye, Chu Lingyan's broken sword pierced into Chen Zheng's abdomen.

"Do you wish to continue?"

Her face pale but her expression still resolute, Chu Lingyan looked coldly at Chen Zheng.

"Grandmaster Yue Ying's Phantom Sky Travel... You... you were waiting for this opportunity all along?"

Chen Zheng's entire body felt cold as a bitter smile appeared on his face. He spoke weakly.

He never expected Chu Lingyan to have mastered Phantom Sky Travel. She hadn't shown it before.

"Yes. This was the only path to victory."

Chu Lingyan nodded.

"I concede!"

Chen Zheng sighed and shouted loudly.

He knew Chu Lingyan had held back. Otherwise, a sword strike imbued with her sword intent could have directly taken his life.

"Spectacular! Another perfectly timed strike! Under absolute disadvantage, Chu Lingyan found the only path to victory. Let's cheer for her!"

Shortly after, the host on the stage shouted loudly.

The entire audience also cheered wholeheartedly for Chu Lingyan.

"We've received word that Yang Yuntie from Songjiang Martial University has withdrawn from the competition due to personal reasons. Ling Xiao from Imperial Martial Arts University directly advances to the semifinals!"

After the second battle concluded, the host continued slowly,

"Next up is the battle between Azure Bird Academy's Zhou Bai and Tianbing University's Lin Yi!"

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