CHAPTER 1008: CHAPTER 809: ALL THE GRADUATES ARE MONSTERS (DOUBLE-LENGTH CHAPTER) (PART 2)

It’s just that the two rounds of opponents were somewhat weaker, Eva’s illusion technique was silent and undetectable.

Facing Gu Tang, she got serious.

"Just one sentence, and she could make opponents of the same level fall into an illusion. A year ago, Eva was far from capable of this... I remember there’s a top expert skilled in illusion techniques in Green Shadow City, she seems to also have a position at the World Tree."

The moment Gu Tang was caught in an illusion, Eva didn’t hesitate at all. While her lips kept trembling to maintain a certain tone, she cast out two flying knives from her waist, aiming straight for Gu Tang’s shoulders.

Because it was a real duel, it wasn’t appropriate to attack vital points outright, but both flying knives were poisoned. As long as they pierced through Gu Tang’s shoulders, the outcome would be decided.

The shining flying knives traced their trajectories and reached in an instant.

They directly pierced through Gu Tang’s shoulders, exploding like pinpricks puncturing a balloon with a puff.

"Won... uh!!"

Eva’s face changed drastically, and her spiritual power swept outward, soaring into the sky.

In that instant,

the platform floor rippled like water, and Gu Tang’s figure shot out from underneath, his sword unsheathed, pursuing Eva.

"When?"

The Third Royal Brother was slightly taken aback.

From the moment Thirteen took the stage, his attention had been focused on the platform, yet he hadn’t realized that a stand-in had been used.

Sword light slashed continuously.

Eva let out a sharp cry, and several streaks of sword light shattered as she took the opportunity to pull away.

Neither had sustained any injuries, but in the first round, Eva was at a disadvantage.

She used one of her survival techniques, unable to perform it again for a short period.

On the platform,

the chase continued, with Gu Tang perpetually advancing on Eva, seemingly holding the upper hand.

But the audience couldn’t see it.

The Image Retention Crystal, even at ten times slower speed, couldn’t capture it.

In the stands outside, the VIPs, most having reached the Transcendent Realm with exceptional vision, wore solemn expressions.

Gu Tang hadn’t gained the upper hand.

The two were in a deadlock.

It’s just Gu Tang’s moves were visible, while Eva’s were not.

It was even more perilous.

A high-ranking member from an Overlord Level power touched the cold sweat on his forehead:

"Terrifying, so terrifying. I don’t think I’d last three seconds if I were up there. Are they really just a bunch of freshly graduated students? They’re all monsters!"

Another high-ranking member concurred, "Yes, especially that invisible illusion technique, even the slightest vibration sound could become an opportunity, a careless moment and you’d fall for it."

"Damn, I had no idea it was like this, quite eye-opening."

On the platform,

their clash had lasted a few minutes.

It didn’t seem long, yet both were greatly strained.

Eva had been injured, grazed by a few sword lights, covered in blood.

Gu Tang’s components were intact, but his mind was drowsy, finding it increasingly difficult to resist Eva’s sonic attack.

’If I can’t deliver a deadly blow to her before I fully succumb to the illusion, it will be me who loses.’

He bit his tongue hard, forcing himself to focus.

Gu Tang kept searching for an opportunity.

Yet Eva had trained in numerous survival and escape techniques.

She deceived his killing blow twice in a row.

In Gu Tang’s eyes, Eva’s figure already had a double image.

It was because he was too mentally exhausted.

Moreover, it was the effect of the illusion.

’Am I... going to lose after all?’

A heavy feeling of fatigue welled up.

The third round, and she made it to the top sixteen.

He was deserving of the Royal Family’s name.

Gu Tang’s vision began to dim.

Suddenly,

he caught sight of a familiar yet unfamiliar figure on the side stands.

Looking tense, even standing up.

It was his third brother, who had been cold to him since childhood.

Unexpectedly...

Gu Tang’s source power began to circulate frantically.

His spiritual power was on edge.

Eva’s overlapping figures were about seventy or eighty meters away.

Flying knives shot toward him.

He swung his sword to parry.

Bam! Bam!

The two flying knives were deflected, tracing an arc in the air before coming at him again.

Sparks flew in the air.

Clang—

A white light emanated from the sword’s blade, notching the flying knives, sending them flying so high they broke away, falling uncontrollably.

Clatter.

In a hurry, Gu Tang parried another flying knife. The heavy exhaustion prevented him from holding the longsword tightly, and he was sent flying with the momentum of the knife.

Fell to the ground dozens of meters away.

He waved his hand, and the Divine Weapon Longsword buzzed loudly, as if it was about to fly up.

Several Flying Knives fell, piercing the floor, pinning the Divine Weapon Longsword in place, causing it to vibrate continuously.

Not far away,

Eva clutched the wound on her abdomen, letting out a sigh of relief.

This battle was too hard.

She threw the last two Flying Knives, along with the one in the air, stabbing towards Gu Tang from three tricky angles.

Suddenly,

Gu Tang’s half-closed eyelids shot open, ignoring the Flying Knives shooting through the air, he joined his two fingers together, using them as a sword, and unleashed a burst of Sword Qi directly at Eva.

Eva swiftly retreated.

The Sword Qi sliced through the air, splitting midway like a meteor shower, enveloping her.

It was a desperate strike from Gu Tang!

Eva reached for her waist, finding it empty; all the Flying Knives had been thrown, her face finally showing a hint of panic.

Having no room for escape, she condensed Shields with Source Power to block in front of her.

Meanwhile,

she gritted her teeth, using spiritual power to control those three Flying Knives, shooting them towards Gu Tang recklessly.

The scene seemed to freeze.

On one side, Gu Tang’s figure rushed forward, the three Flying Knives like streams of light had already reached his back.

On the other side, the Sword Qi fell like a meteor, crashing through the Shields, amidst sparkling and dazzling light, Eva’s long hair fluttered.

And so it froze.

...

"Crack—"

The referee announced the result.

"Student Eva wins."

As he spoke, the referee, who was also the Special Level Tutor of the instructor group, Long Tao, thrust out intense shadows of his spear.

The spear lights directly penetrated the Barrier that was only active on the inside, three points aimed at the Flying Knives on Gu Tang’s back, which had almost pierced through his Combat Uniform.

Other spear lights swept across, clearing the Sword Qi group about a dozen meters away from Eva.

The sound rang out,

both of their tense minds relaxed.

Gu Tang immediately fainted on the ground.

Eva couldn’t help but slump down, gasping for air.

Too thrilling.

Outside, in the stands,

countless guests who had held their breaths for a few minutes, not daring to blink, finally relaxed and sat down.

Rubbing their eyes which were somewhat swollen from excessive concentration.

Watching a battle, it’s not easy at all.

On the other side, in the open space,

gathered many students, from ordinary classes, elite classes, as well as students from the Genius Class who had already finished their assessments.

This battle opened their eyes wide.

The use of tactics, the mental game, made them feel... like encountering monsters!

"Why is it that even being this strong, they still can’t fight recklessly, how are we students with inferior talent supposed to live!"

One second-year student couldn’t help but complain.

Beside them,

students from classes three, four, and five, who were even less talented, sneered, "Reckless fighting style? It’s not like there isn’t one, why don’t you go challenge the first on the Heavenly Ladder ranking, then you’ll understand what recklessness truly means."

This battle,

was the highest level of combat since the graduation assessments.

Showcasing the teaching level of the World Tree Academy.

Especially the two Holy Land forces of Frostwinter Castle and the Ancient Spirit Dynasty.

A year ago, they knew very well the standards of Gu Tang and Eva.

"I think the scale of this year’s exchange delegation can be expanded."

"The last session of the World Tree Academy already expanded many Genius Class seats, this session, the expansion might mean some exchange students can’t get into the Genius Class."

"Short-sighted! What’s wrong with the elite class? If they can’t get into the Genius Class, it means they’re not genius enough, just enough to let those little guys understand there’s always someone better!"

"All right, all right, you’re the leader, you call the shots."

After the two finished fighting, the medical team waiting outside quickly moved forward.

Potions were administered, and the glow of Healing Spells enveloped them.

In the blink of an eye,

apart from still being a bit fatigued, their injuries were completely healed.

An Earth Series tutor went on stage, smoothing the somewhat scarred arena.

The process took less than a minute.

Soon,

the next match began.

The referee called out:

"Round three, match two, Student Duan Qin, against Student Vito."

The Witch froze for a moment, putting away her nonchalant demeanor, gazing towards the arena.

Rex was stunned, hesitantly asking, "Oh, no way, Duan Qin, is he that super Heavenly Pride who held the strongest throne for a year?"