363: Chapter 363 Admitting Defeat

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

A charred figure flew backward out of the explosion. Seeing Li Haoyu lying motionless and completely unconscious, Yu Kong, who was outside, immediately canceled the Alternate Dimension Martial Arts Arena, returning the two of them to the real world.

"Heavens, their realms are clearly the same, yet that girl named Yun Ling was actually able to defeat Li Haoyu so easily."

"Yeah, it seems distance is indeed a drawback for a Disqualifier. To defeat an opponent, they must keep the enemy within their domain."

"But that girl is truly amazing. I'm a Mask Messenger too, but I need at least a five-second cooldown to switch masks, whereas she switches almost instantly. It's as exaggerated as face-changing in Sichuan Opera."

"..."

Watching the two reappear in the Martial Arts Arena, the audience marveled one after another, their discussions echoing continuously.

"Congratulations to the winner of the first match of the top twelve, Yun Ling from Modu Academy. Next, please welcome the contestants for our second match..."

As Qiao Keer announced the result, Yun Ling had already skipped back to Modu Academy's waiting area.

"Impressive, as expected of you." Leader Li Xiao's lips curled up as he gave Yun Ling a thumbs-up.

"Yeah, everyone thought you and I were the second and third place among Modu Academy's freshmen, but the true second place is actually Yun Ling. Neither of us is a match for her."

Sun Hui spread his hands and waved them helplessly.

Normally, defeated contestants are not allowed to remain in the waiting area, but since Modu and Haicheng Academies were guests, this rule was not applied to the contestants from those two academies.

"Yeah, I don't get it either. Our realms are clearly higher than hers, yet we can't even touch her. This girl's mask-switching speed is simply ridiculously fast," Leader Li Xiao also lamented.

"No way, you two are exaggerating. I still have a long way to go." Yun Ling cupped her cheeks with both hands, swaying her body with a bashful expression.

Seeing Yun Ling's performance, the other two academies harbored the same thought.

This girl is very strong!

Ridiculously strong!

Even facing Li Haoyu, who had awakened the Disqualifier Divine Profession, she had easily dealt with him using only three masks. An Early Earth Spirit Realm Mask Messenger can possess as many as twelve masks, yet they had only seen five so far.

Amidst the clamor of the Martial Arts Arena, the contestants for the second match had already taken the stage.

The contestants for this duel were Murong Xiangtian and Cheng Ze.

However, just as they stepped onto the stage and before the host could even announce the start, Cheng Ze immediately raised his hand and spoke a result that left everyone astonished.

"I admit defeat!"

"..."

For a moment, everyone in the arena, including his opponent Murong Xiangtian, showed a look of surprise.

"Why are you admitting defeat?" Murong Xiangtian asked, puzzled.

"Does there need to be a reason? I can't beat you, so naturally, I'm surrendering," Cheng Ze said, spreading his hands.

His realm was only at the Peak Spirit Ascension Realm, while Murong Xiangtian was at the Peak Earth Spirit Realm. Furthermore, his Divine Profession was the top-ranked Void Controller on the Heaven Ranking. Given the full major realm difference between them, if he could still win, there would be only one possibility: Murong Xiangtian was throwing the match. Otherwise, he wouldn't even have a chance of scratching him.

Considering Murong Xiangtian's previous ruthlessness toward his opponents and Leng Yueze's mockery of him yesterday at noon, the other party likely wouldn't let him off easily.

Rather than fighting a battle with zero chance of winning, it was better to rest well and watch the upcoming matches.

"You certainly know your place." Hearing this, Murong Xiangtian couldn't help but cold snort and turn to leave the stage.

But at the same time, he couldn't help but curse inwardly, "I originally wanted to cripple this kid's legs. What a pity."

"This... I really didn't expect that before the match even started and before the Barrier was even raised, student Cheng Ze would admit defeat."

Qiao Keer also looked helpless, then shook her head and said, "Congratulations to student Murong Xiangtian for winning the second match. Next, please welcome the contestants for our third match: Li Naer from Haicheng Academy versus student Gu Qiyuan from Tianjing Academy!"

"It's my turn." Hearing this, Gu Qiyuan slowly stood up, cast a contemptuous glance toward Haicheng Academy, and then withdrew his gaze.

To him, in this Three Great Academies Freshman Exchange Competition, the only ones who could pose a threat to him were Murong Xiangtian, Gu Yanshu, Leng Yueze, and Fu Lingmiao. He didn't even care about that boy with the Holy Spirit Angel Divine Profession from Haicheng Academy.

"Naer, the opponent seems to look down on you," Chu Tiange said, his brow slightly furrowed.

"Senior Brother, it's fine. I will show him in actual combat not to underestimate anyone!" Li Naer's gaze sharpened. She glanced at Gu Yanshu before slowly walking toward the arena.

She had to win; she absolutely had to win!

As long as she won, she would likely encounter Gu Yanshu in the top six matches. If she defeated him then, she could ask him to be her boyfriend.

Therefore, for her, this was a battle she could not lose. She wanted Gu Yanshu to know that with her talent, she was worthy of him.