415: Chapter 415: Arranging the Battle!!

On the left was a person about 1.75 meters tall with a sturdy and well-proportioned physique.

Carrying a thick, heavy greatsword on his back, he exuded a faint oppressive aura that was as heavy as a mountain and indestructible.

The person on the right was relatively slender, about 1.8 meters tall, with delicate features.

A sheathed longsword hung at his waist; the scabbard was simple and ancient, the hilt wrapped in silver silk, giving him an overall elegant and restrained appearance.

However, Qin Yan could sense that the sharpness hidden within that scabbard was not at all inferior to the greatsword beside him.

"These two should be the other two participants selected from the military."

Qin Yan thought to himself.

Seemingly sensing Qin Yan's gaze, the two young martial artists turned their heads simultaneously to look at him.

A hint of scrutiny and curiosity flashed in both of their eyes, but there was no hostility.

They exchanged a glance and stepped toward Qin Yan.

The sturdy youth carrying the greatsword spoke first, his voice loud and hearty: "Hello, I am Lei Poyue, Commander of the Gale Battalion, Third Legion of Zhenhai City."

The handsome youth with the longsword at his waist spoke next, his voice calm and clear: "I am Chu Yunfei."

Both proactively announced their names and backgrounds with a friendly attitude.

Qin Yan also immediately cupped his hands in return: "Hello, I am Qin Yan, a sophomore at Modu University of Martial Arts."

The three of them then shared a brief conversation.

Qin Yan learned that Lei Poyue and Chu Yunfei were indeed both at the Fourth Rank Peak cultivation level.

Furthermore, they had spent a significant amount of time tempering themselves at the Fourth Rank; their martial techniques were solid, and their combat experience was quite rich.

These two were precisely the geniuses selected by the military to represent the highest combat power of the younger generation at the Fourth Rank Peak.

Moreover, both of them were students of Modu University of Martial Arts!

They were seniors this year, making them Qin Yan's upperclassmen.

At that moment, the three deans high in the sky—Xiao Shan, Director Liu Mu, and Lin Shui—seemed to have finished their final exchange with the three Sea Race high-level members. They turned into streaks of light and returned to the front of the deck.

Lei Poyue and Chu Yunfei's expressions immediately turned solemn. They stepped forward and bowed respectfully: "Greetings, Dean!"

The gaze they directed at the three deans was filled with heartfelt respect and admiration.

Xiao Shan nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Lei Poyue and Chu Yunfei.

Finally, it landed on Qin Yan. He spoke in a deep voice, directly arranging the battle order:

"Lei Poyue, when the duel begins later, you will go first."

"Chu Yunfei, you will go second."

"Qin Yan," Xiao Shan's gaze finally fixed on Qin Yan's face, "you will go last."

Once this arrangement was announced, Lei Poyue and Chu Yunfei both froze for a moment, visible astonishment flashing across their faces.

In a three-on-three duel, the order of appearance often carried great significance.

Generally speaking, the first to appear needed to act as the 'vanguard.'

They would test the opponent's strength and ideally secure an opening victory to boost morale.

The second to appear was usually the backbone, needing to bridge the gap, stabilize the situation, and potentially face the opponent's 'ace.'

And the last to appear...

Was often regarded as the side's true 'trump card' or 'ace.'

They were the strongest, entrusted with the hope of final victory, used to deliver the decisive blow or turn the tide!

Dean Xiao Shan had actually given this most critical and high-profile 'ace' position...

To Qin Yan, a mere sophomore who, despite being at the Fourth Rank Peak, had practiced for two years fewer than them?

Didn't this imply that in the Dean's heart, Qin Yan's strength was above these two top-tier seniors of Modu University of Martial Arts who had long been famous?

An indescribable sense of indignation instantly welled up in their hearts.

They had been at the Fourth Rank Peak for some time; not only were their foundations solid, but the martial techniques they practiced had long been polished to the stage of Major Achievement.

Though they hadn't broken through to the realm of 'Intent' in Martial Arts Skill, they had reached the profound level of the fifth stage and considered themselves to have few rivals within the Fourth Rank.

Even if this junior Qin Yan's talent was monstrous...

His cultivation time was short, after all. Could his combat experience, mastery of martial techniques, and battle awareness really surpass their years of hard work?

However, doubt was doubt, and dissatisfaction was dissatisfaction.

Facing an arrangement personally made by Xiao Shan, a renowned Great Grandmaster whom they deeply revered...

The two dared not show even a hint of it, let alone raise an objection to his face.

They could only grip their weapons more tightly, converting that indignation and frustration...

Into burning battle intent and determination.

The same thought rose simultaneously in their minds: later, they must give it their all and defeat their opponents in the fastest and most dominant manner!

It would be best if they could win three matches in a row and end the game right there!

"Yes, Dean!"

Suppressing the turmoil in their hearts, the two responded in unison, their voices even louder than before, as if pouring all their determination into them.

Meanwhile, deep within the Sea Race camp, on the back of the giant turtle that resembled a small island...

Three men with tall statures and auras distinctly different from the surrounding ordinary Sea Race warriors were standing side by side at the very front of the group, facing the humans.

They all maintained a nearly perfect human form, except their bodies were covered in fine, gem-like light blue scales.

On both sides of their foreheads were slightly protruding, crown-like bony short horns.

Their pupils were deep vertical slits, shimmering with a cold, ghostly blue luster.

These were the three geniuses of the Dragon Whale Clan, hand-picked from the younger generation to participate in this 'Martial Duel Contract.'

Their expressions were indifferent, even carrying a hint of laziness and casualness.

It was as if the upcoming duel was not a life-and-death struggle involving significant interests, but merely an ordinary game.

Casting their gazes toward the distant human camp, the corners of all three of their mouths curled into a faint, mocking arc of obvious superiority.

"Young friends, in the upcoming duel, I hope you will put in a bit more effort.

The contract is set, with Heaven and Earth as witnesses. This battle concerns our clan's future interests and allows for no failure.

If... you are defeated, even though the three of you have Ninth-Grade Venerables backing you, I'm afraid your days won't be easy after you return."

Blue Whale's voice was flat, yet it carried an unquestionable majesty and pressure.

He was one of the only two remaining Eighth-Rank Grandmasters of the Dragon Whale Clan on this Zhenhai front, possessing a distinguished status and unfathomable strength.

In this contract battle, he naturally hoped for a beautiful victory.

Among the three Dragon Whale geniuses, the one standing in the middle with the most stable aura heard this and bowed slightly. His face showed no fear; instead, it carried powerful confidence as he said loudly: "Leader Blue Whale, please rest assured.

The strength of the three of us—Dragon Soaring, Dragon Battle, and Dragon Abyss—has already been personally verified by the Leader.

Dealing with those so-called human geniuses across from us is as easy as reaching for something in a bag; it's more than enough!"

His name was Dragon Soaring, the leader of the three and the one recognized as the strongest.

As he spoke, the faint sounds of low dragon roars and flowing water emanated from around him, giving him an extraordinary presence.