LRAB Chapter 65 Final Practical Assessment (6)
Chapter 65 Final Practical Assessment (6)
With the enhancement of the "Bloodlust" skill on Zhao Ke's left arm soul bone, the collision between the two-ring Seven Kill Sword and the three-ring Earth-Shaking Haotian Hammer actually gave the Seven Kill Sword a slight advantage.
Tang Chen gritted his teeth, and his third spirit ring flashed beneath his feet. "Third Spirit Skill: Haotian Protection!"
Tang Chen activated his third soul skill, forming a yellow shield around his body. "Haotian Protection" helped the Haotian Hammer absorb a lot of the Seven Kill Sword Qi, which allowed the Earth-Shaking Haotian Hammer to regain the upper hand.
A deafening roar followed, accompanied by billowing dust. Both fighters on the field were thrown back by the immense force of the collision. Meanwhile, the spectators in the stands, completely unaware of the outcome, stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with tension.
Zhao Ke gripped the sword with both hands and planted the Seven Kill Sword straight into the ground. He knelt on one knee, his chest heaving as he gasped for breath.
Tang Chen put the Haotian Hammer aside, held the handle of the hammer, leaned forward slightly, and was also panting heavily.
Both men looked somewhat tired, but their eyes revealed a hint of determination and resilience. They seemed to have expended a great deal of physical and mental energy in this fierce duel, yet they were still unwilling to give up easily.
"Again! Ahhh—" Zhao Ke roared to the sky, his aura suddenly surging.
The Seven Kill Sword seemed to sense its master's indomitable fighting spirit, its pale blue light intensifying even further. Zhao Ke's "Bloodlust" effect faded, leaving him weakened. He had already disregarded his physical exhaustion, his eyes fixed solely on victory!
"That's Zhao Ke, he's a real man," Tang Chen thought to himself.
"Come on! Let's have a good fight!" Tang Chen said to Zhao Ke.
The Clear Sky Hammer, enveloped in a pale yellow aura, was picked up by Tang Chen and slung over his shoulder. His second spirit ring flashed again, "Second Spirit Ring: Earthshaker!"
Zhao Ke closed his eyes and mobilized all his soul power. The soul power flowed through his meridians as if healing his already exhausted body.
He slowly closed his eyes, and the next moment, the Seven Kill Sword appeared before him, along with two yellow spirit rings. A jaw-dropping scene unfolded—the two yellow spirit rings surrounding the Seven Kill Sword trembled slightly and drew closer to each other. When the two yellow spirit rings collided, they emitted a dazzling pale blue light that lasted for half a minute…
As the light faded, the two yellow spirit rings transformed into a single purple spirit ring that appeared on the Seven Kill Sword.
"This is...?!—The Fusion Ring!!!" Mu Chen exclaimed in amazement as he squinted at Zhao Ke.
"What? Fusion ring? What is that?" A student from another class asked, puzzled, after hearing the term.
"Ring fusion is the process of combining two or more spirit rings to create greater power," Mu Chen explained. "However, this ability is extremely rare, and only a very few people can master it. Moreover, ring fusion carries certain risks; improper operation can lead to spirit ring shattering or even endanger one's life. Therefore, under normal circumstances, no one is willing to attempt ring fusion. I never expected that Zhao Ke would dare to do this; he's truly a crazy guy!"
Tang Chen had been gathering his strength for the past half minute; both of them knew this was the final blow!
"Aaaaaah—Seven Kill Sword Qi!"
"Aaaaaah!—The ground shook!!"
The "Earthquake" skill, like a ferocious lion, roared and swept in with overwhelming force. It swept up the debris left from the previous battle, creating a violent storm that hurtled towards Zhao Ke. Meanwhile, the "Seven Kill Sword Qi," like a lithe silver dragon, bared its fangs and claws, unleashing dozens of incredibly sharp sword slashes, like a raging hurricane, fearlessly meeting the menacing "lion." The two collided fiercely in mid-air, creating a breathtaking energy surge.
The silver-white dragon and the crimson-orange lion collided like two stars colliding, unleashing a deafening roar. The entire Arena Two began to tremble violently; the ground shook violently, cracks appeared in the walls, and small pieces of gravel even began to fall from above the stands, crashing down on the terrified crowd below. The audience screamed and scattered in panic, creating utter chaos.
On the field... it was completely obscured. A thick, dark brown dust barrier blocked out the outside world, making it impossible to see what was happening inside. Only the dull thuds of impact and flashes of light within the dust cloud served as constant reminders that the clash of skills continued.
Two or three minutes later, the scene seemed to calm down, and the battle between Tang Chen and Zhao Ke came to an end.
"I lost—" Zhao Ke collapsed weakly onto the Soul Battle Platform, lying flat with his eyes staring at the sky.
"That was awesome!" Zhao Ke said softly, only in a voice he could hear, after conceding defeat.
Indeed, this battle was exhilarating for Zhao Ke; it was truly satisfying! He had also finally broken through that bottleneck, only lacking a third spirit ring. He planned to go to his mother during winter break to help him plan the spirit rings for his Seven Kill Sword, and then challenge Tang Chen again next semester!
Zhao Ke inherited his mother Chen Qing's Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul, so his mother definitely knows more and has a deeper understanding of this top-tier Martial Soul than he does now. She also knows best which Soul Rings are more suitable for him...
"You're strong! It's been a long time since I've met an opponent like you. I've learned a lot from this battle, thanks, brother!" A voice rang out, and Zhao Ke sat up to see a hand outstretched in front of him. It was none other than Tang Chen...
Zhao Ke smiled slightly, took Tang Chen's hand, and was pulled up as well. He replied, "Me too, thanks... I'll find you and the class monitor for another duel next semester after I get my third soul skill during winter break, hahaha—"
"Hahahaha, alright, I'm waiting for your challenge, hahahaha—"
At that moment, the broadcast announced: "This match has ended. As determined by the instructors, Zhao Ke scored 98.5 points, and Tang Chen scored a perfect 100 points! Both sides demonstrated an indomitable fighting spirit, never giving up until the very last moment and with their last ounce of soul power! This is exactly what we should all learn. Thank you for providing us with this spectacular soul-fighting match!!"
The chaos in the stands caused by the earlier clash of soul skills had subsided, and the audience members found seats nearby and continued watching the match. As the announcement ended, cheers and applause erupted in Arena Two—a testament to their respect and reverence for the strong. This is also the spirit that Spirit Hall Academy is most proud of—respecting the strong, learning from the strong, and becoming strong!
More than ten matches were held in the second venue in the morning, thus concluding the morning's schedule for the first day.
With so many first-graders, nearly 180 groups of battles across three arenas, spread over two days, with about 20 groups in the morning and 20 in the afternoon, the schedule was packed, because there were many other grades waiting in line...
The first-year final practical assessment, 101, was already over. Fang Ya took hers the following morning, achieving a stunning score of 97.5. Her dual-headed Fire Phoenix martial soul further amazed everyone…
On the afternoon of the second day of the final practical assessment, the four students from Class 101 and Fang Ya gathered at Arena Number One. One student was still preparing for the assessment: Qian Yuhan was currently in the preparation area. Qian Yuhan's battle against Dai Shengxi was the final match in Arena Number One, and also the last practical assessment match for all first-year students!
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