56: Can I surrender? (Bonus Chapter)

Everyone in the entire venue was startled by the sudden, massive display put on by Jiang Hao.

Although the illusions couldn't be seen in the live broadcast, the sheer mental storm, which felt almost tangible, was terrifying enough.

Even the dense barrage of comments paused for a moment.

The other six people sitting on the thrones also looked at Jiang Hao with Faces full of shock.

It was as if they were understanding this person's true nature for the first time.

Jiang Hao sat on the throne, seemingly calm and composed, playing with the gorgeous and exquisite crown in his hand.

Anyone who saw him would praise him, saying:

"Big Boss is awesome!"

But internally, he was so embarrassed he wanted to eliminate all witnesses.

Why did Principal Xia have to make it so flashy? And those few people before him.

Every single one of them had maxed-out special effects and a grand entrance.

If it were his turn to make a plain entrance, wouldn't he seem inferior to others?

That's right! Jiang Hao shall never be inferior to anyone in his life!

Yu Xiyao was the first to break the silence.

Adopting a 'let's just end it all' slacker pose, she said:

"What's the point of fighting this? This Big Boss can insta-kill people of the same rank just with special effects, let alone being one rank higher than us!"

"As expected, I should just go back and inherit the family business!"

The expressions on the Faces of the other five people were also varied.

Especially Xia Pengcheng.

As if recalling an unpleasant memory, his Face turned pale as he tightly gripped his crown.

Principal Xia, who was hiding on the side, was so startled that the grilled fish in his hand dropped.

He looked at Jiang Hao, mouth agape in disbelief.

"He successfully changed his Cultivation path in just one night? And even Broke Through to the Fourth Rank Middle Stage?"

"Why don't I just swear brotherhood with him! That way, if Jiang Hao becomes a Councilor later, I'll have Face when I go out!"

Principal Xia didn't consider the problem of his good-for-nothing grandson's seniority drastically dropping.

However, his grand-niece was about to Break Through to the Saint Rank and return; if she went crazy, things would indeed be difficult.

The Xia Family.

Xia Wushuang's gaze pierced through all obstacles and settled on Jiang Hao.

"The aura of the Chaos Law? Can humans really Cultivate it successfully?"

"Destiny has been changed, King Rank..."

"Now, the match will be between the first-ranked student, Jiang Hao, and the eighth-ranked student, Gu Siyuan!"

A teacher on the podium reacted and continued to host the competition.

"The crowns in your hands are the latest research achievement; wearing them allows you to enter the Virtual Space!"

"It was perfectly fine as a helmet style, but they insisted on making it a crown..."

Jiang Hao put it on, speechless.

Looking at the natural expressions of the other six people.

I still have a lot to learn!

A screen identical to the one in the Battle Pod popped up before Jiang Hao's eyes; he clicked the Freshman Ranking Battle room, preparing to start the match.

His vision blurred.

He had appeared in a ruin, seemingly having just suffered the ravages of war.

There were flames and charred building remnants everywhere.

Images of the two people appeared on the Light Screen outside in real-time.

Gu Siyuan.

Gu Huangzhou, direct descendant of the Gu Family.

He is a Support Stream Martial Artist possessing the rare Prophecy Talent.

At this moment, he was squatting alone on a broken low wall.

He looked worriedly at the future of being instantly killed, a fate he could never escape.

Thanks to the blessing of the God-Given Wisdom Root, all Support Skills below the Saint Rank had reached the threshold of Minor Achievement.

It's just that he had few Saint Rank Support Skills, having only learned two.

Unfortunately, in the limited future he saw, there was a mass of object completely filled with the color of Chaos.

The moment they met, he was gone!

Gu Siyuan did not understand why he couldn't see Jiang Hao's Face.

He could only conclude that the opponent possessed some item capable of obscuring destiny.

"Aish! This is too hard! Can I surrender?"

Gu Siyuan squinted and looked up at the sky, knowing that people outside could hear him.

Jiang Hao, hundreds of meters away from Gu Siyuan, was considering whether he should let these few people show off their skills before instantly killing them.

After all, they would be classmates for the next four years; if he didn't give them enough Face, would they bully him later?

However, considering this was a nationwide live broadcast, people abroad might also be watching.

Therefore, Jiang Hao decided to choose the playstyle that would generate the most comments!

He would continue to make the Six Prodigies suffer, while he took the glory!

Gu Siyuan, who was ready to give up, suddenly shuddered. Seeing Jiang Hao charging toward him, he instinctively used his Saint Rank Support Ability.

Void Domain!

This is an absolute Spatial Barrier! An invincible shield against anything below the Saint Rank!

If it weren't for the fact that it only lasts a few seconds, Support Stream Martial Artists would have dominated the world long ago.

A row of massive transparent air walls immediately formed a hemisphere, encapsulating Jiang Hao's position.

"This should be able to block him for a few seconds!"

Gu Siyuan had already applied many buffs before the battle, all increasing spirit resistance, along with various shields!

Then, restraints, Barriers, and Seals were thrown toward Jiang Hao as if they cost nothing.

Gu Siyuan, whose Primal Energy was about to be depleted, smiled:

"Now, this can be considered a glorious defeat!"

The host of the live broadcast outside also nodded, approving this set of countermeasures.

After all, anyone could tell that Jiang Hao's strength completely crushed Gu Siyuan.

Yet Gu Siyuan managed to use his full power to restrain Jiang Hao and get him into trouble!

Suddenly, Gu Siyuan's squinted eyes snapped open.

He saw a future that he could not accept.

He shouted loudly, "You can't do this! Damn it, you can't!!!"

In front of the national audience, Jiang Hao walked straight through the Void Domain as if taking a stroll!

Then, the falling restraints, Barriers, and Seals all passed right through Jiang Hao; not a single one could block him even for an instant!

Outside.

Whether it was the audience in the Arena or the comments in the live stream, they were all stunned by this cool, invincible display.

"Holy crap! I report someone using a cheat!"

"Aren't you all watching this while kneeling?"

"Good thing I'm not a freshman this year, or I'd commit suicide!"

Not to mention the expressions of the other Five Prodigies, who doubted whether they were useless.

Jiang Hao felt great! Truly great!

Previously, this move could only be used to rush someone's Face or for traveling.

But now, so many abilities designed to restrict movement were completely ignored!

Boundary of the Realm: Limitless!

Jiang Hao's only Saint Rank Movement Martial Skill.

It allows him to advance, ignoring all elements that impede him!

It was so powerful that Jiang Hao once suspected that all his Perfect Space Affinity points had been allocated to this Martial Skill.

Jiang Hao seemed to be approaching Gu Siyuan step by step, but every step was powered by the Boundary of the Realm: Limitless!

He strolled up to Gu Siyuan, who had given up struggling, ignoring the opponent's layers of blinding shields.

He raised his hand and clenched his fist.

Silver-white Spatial Power surged, forming a silver-white fist.

Terrifying power, combined with the Space-Shocking Fist that could penetrate shields, was suddenly unleashed!

"Boom!!!"

"Crack!!!"

It was as if an ultra-large thermobaric bomb had been detonated, except without the light and heat.

Violent air currents and high pressure swept across the entire ruin!

Countless remnants, steel bars, and sand were blown away.

Black Spatial Rifts were torn open in the space where the fist landed!

Gu Siyuan was a tough guy.

He didn't say a word until the last second!

"Match concluded. The winner is—Jiang Hao!"

As the match result was announced, the audience present was still foolishly savoring the previous strike.

Jiang Hao opened his eyes and returned to his senses.

He saw that he was back on the throne.

Gu Siyuan opposite him, however, was slumped in his seat as if he had lost his Soul.

All his actions and efforts had only served to increase the comments for his opponent and highlight the opponent's strength.

This disparity nearly caused Gu Siyuan's Dao Heart to collapse.

Uh, I didn't even use Flying Firmament Void-Breaking Slash, so he should be fine!

It must be poor mental fortitude!

"Boom!"

"Clang!"

The Arena's main door was blown up. Principal Xia watched with a pained heart at the door that needed rebuilding.

"Fortunately, the Yu Family gave a lot of money this time, enough to renovate the damage caused by the previous entrants and the door!"

Everyone looked toward the entrance.

A girl with delicate features and a bright, generous demeanor walked in.

"I was late because I was Breaking Through to the Third Rank Peak!"