Chapter 1861: 1858: Academy Tournament!

Chapter 1861: Chapter 1858: Academy Tournament!

“Look, isn’t that the Jade Flower?”

Li Chen, Zhao Qinglan, and the others arrived at the main peak of Baihua Mountain when Ye Yu excitedly pointed at a flower on the summit shrouded in flames and asked.

Zuo Qian, knowledgeable and experienced, immediately nodded in agreement: “Yes, that’s the Jade Flower!”

Ye Yu wanted to go forward to pick it, but was stopped by Zuo Qian.

“Sister Ye Yu, don’t be reckless. Typically, Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures like the Jade Flower are guarded by Demon Beasts!”

After speaking, her gaze began to scan around.

However, no guarding Demon Beast was found.

At that moment, a snow-white rabbit suddenly dashed out.

It just ran to the Jade Flower, when a very vibrant flower beside it suddenly drooped its head, the stamens filled with saw-like sharp teeth.

“Crack!”

The saw-toothed stamens intertwined and swallowed the rabbit whole.

“Boohoo!”

The rabbit let out a desperate wail and turned into a puddle of blood and flesh, dripping down pathetically.

Seeing this, everyone present couldn’t help but gasp.

They would never have thought that these vibrant and beautiful flowers could be so ferocious.

“That’s a Cannibal Flower!”

Jianyang squinted his eyes and spoke sternly.

Zuo Qian nodded and followed up: “Indeed, according to the records on the Mystical Manuscript, this flower fears fire!”

Upon hearing that the Cannibal Flower fears fire, Zhao Qinglan stepped forward and said, “I have a Fire Element Spiritual Root, let me handle it!”

Ye Yu, Zuo Qian, and the others exchanged glances and nodded lightly.

Zhao Qinglan, pleased to be useful, showcased a happy demeanor.

She performed a Fire Manipulation Technique, using the tip of a sword as guidance, directing a bundle of flames toward the Cannibal Flower.

Encountering the flames, the Cannibal Flower frantically curled its body, attempting to shield itself from the roasting flames.

Seeing her flames were effective, Zhao Qinglan released more fire elements, roasting the Cannibal Flower.

Soon, the Cannibal Flower started emitting crackling noises, its leaves and stems beginning to wither.

Simultaneously, Li Chen swiftly acted, swinging his sword to create a streak of light, forming a protective barrier.

Separating the Jade Flower from the Cannibal Flower, to prevent the flames from also withering the Jade Flower.

After the surrounding Cannibal Flowers were cleared out, Ye Yu quickly moved forward to pick the Jade Flower.

“The Jade Flower is in hand!”

Holding the Jade Flower, Ye Yu seemed extremely excited and shouted joyfully.

Seeing the task was completed, Li Chen, Zhao Qinglan, and the others also showed signs of excitement.

Afterward, the group returned to the academy.

After submitting the task, Li Chen returned to his residence and started researching Sha Polang’s Magic Killing Technique.

Time flies, and a year passed by in an instant.

Li Chen had gained small success in his research on the Magic Killing Technique.

Moreover, he felt that he was only a trigger away from being able to Breakthrough, forming the Golden Core.

Moreover, as the academy competition day approached, the whole academy was enveloped in a tense state of preparation.

The academy competition starts with a selection elimination within their respective academy.

In the Physical College, Li Chen was undoubtedly the king.

Though many challengers wanted to test his royal dignity.

However, all fell one by one.

And each time Li Chen won with absolute overwhelming superiority.

After achieving a thirty-three consecutive wins record in the Physical College, no one dared to challenge Li Chen anymore.

However, in the Spiritual Academy’s eyes, those Body Refining cultivators who only used brute force were entirely disrespectable.

Judging from previous academy competition results, the leader from Physical College could only make it to the top twenty in the Spiritual Academy, unable to reach the top ten.

Moreover, with increasing cultivation, the advantages of Spirit Cultivation became more apparent, while the disadvantages of Body Refinement were completely exposed.

This contrast led to Body Refining cultivators being underestimated and looked down upon.

Sure enough, among the competitors entering the hundred strong contest.

Five were from the Physical College, three from other colleges, while ninety-two were all from the Spiritual Academy.

These hundred people competed one-on-one through a draw.

Li Chen’s first-round opponent was a girl from the Spiritual Academy, quite pretty.

She presented herself to Li Chen courteously: “Spiritual Academy’s Zhao Ling, please guide me!”

Li Chen nodded slightly in return, considering it a greeting.

Then, he politely said.

“You’re a girl, you go first!”

Hearing this, Zhao Ling felt underestimated, her eyes widened with anger as she snapped: “Watch the sword!”

As soon as she finished speaking, her arm suddenly shook, a sleek long sword unfolding three sword flowers in the air, lined up, thrusting toward Li Chen’s heart’s Life Gate.

Li Chen stood unmoved, only when the sword approached did he swiftly intercept, grabbing the opponent’s sword-wielding arm.

Then, before Zhao Ling could react, Li Chen seized her arm with force, directly throwing her out.

“Ah!”

Zhao Ling’s petite figure drew a perfect arc in the air before landing off the stage.

“Hiss!”

This scene left everyone present stunned.

After a moment of dead silence, Zhao Ling’s admirers started hurling insults at Li Chen, accusing him of lacking grace and being insensitive.

Li Chen accepted it all silently, didn’t refute a single word but merely shrugged, indicating he didn’t care.

Li Chen’s second opponent was also a girl.

The result was the same.

He seized the opportunity and threw her out directly.

Li Chen’s third opponent was a male cultivator skilled in summoning.

He summoned a Fourth-level Demon Beast, Tiger Crash Bull.

However, the result remained unchanged.

Li Chen ended up throwing both him and the bull out.

Li Chen’s fourth opponent was an old friend.

Ye Yu!

Ye Yu felt a bit apprehensive upon seeing Li Chen.

She smiled at Li Chen: “Senior Brother Li Chen, it’s been a while!”

Li Chen also smiled slightly at her: “Long time no see!”

Ye Yu, tongue-tied, stammered: “Senior Brother Li Chen, can you go easy when you strike later, I’m afraid of pain!”

While saying this, Ye Yu’s cheeks became blushingly red, making her look very tempting.

However, Li Chen felt goosebumps rising at her words.

Ye Yu saw her charm was working halfway, and suddenly struck, hoping to catch him off guard.

Nevertheless, her level of attack was like a drizzle to Li Chen, failing to penetrate his defense.

After tens of continuous hits, Li Chen remained unscathed.

Li Chen grinned and said: “Little beauty Ye Yu, now it’s my turn!”