Chapter 280

Perhaps because he had held it in too long, Han Shan's voice was slightly excited.

When his voice echoed throughout the stadium, the spectators who had previously doubted Jin University's lineup erupted in shock.

"An SS-rank combat skill that reduces and shares damage? That's insane?"

"One shares damage, one heals—it turns out the dual-support role is meant for this!"

"No wonder they didn't bring in any enhancement-type users—they're planning to have the ranged psychics huddle behind the shields and wear down the Magic University team with combat skills alone!"

"No wonder Jin University is a top-tier school—they actually have tactics like this!"

"......"

Among the three top-tier universities, Jin University was undoubtedly the most low-key.

But this move instantly drew all spectators' attention to the Jin University team.

The live-stream chat on every official broadcast channel was flooded with exclamations of shock and amazement.

"Life Sharing? Han Shan from Jin University actually mastered this combat skill? Magic University is in serious trouble now."

Among the spectators in the arena, many instructors also sighed in awe.

Life Sharing is an SS-rank combat skill that every support-type psychic must learn!

On the frontlines, it can even turn the tide of battle, altering fate itself!!

Of course,

as an SS-rank combat skill, Life Sharing is also absurdly difficult to master.

Even some fifth- and sixth-rank support-type psychics cannot learn it.

The fact that Han Shan, merely a mid-level fourth-rank psychic, has mastered it proves his astonishing potential!

And even if Jin University's performance from now on is mediocre,

once the league ends, Han Shan will be aggressively courted by every major faction!

In contrast,

this team match will be extremely difficult for Magic University.

Based on their previously demonstrated strength, their win rate might not even reach twenty percent...

"Dean Jiang's move is nothing short of brilliant."

"Truly impressive."

As the instructors conversed, they couldn't help but praise Vice Principal Jiang Mo of Jin University.

He who does not speak until he speaks, astonishes all.

Jin University's move has clearly revealed its immense depth as a top-tier university.

"Not at all—these tactics were arranged entirely by the students ourselves; we didn't interfere much."

No one dislikes flattery, especially when Jin University had kept this tactic hidden for so long.

Facing the praise around him, Vice Principal Jiang Mo of Jin University outwardly appeared humble.

But the smile on his lips clearly revealed his deep satisfaction.

"SS-rank combat skill 'Life Sharing'... Jin University was hiding this too?"

Nearby, Vice Principal Xu Ping of Jing University frowned heavily.

He couldn't determine whether his own Jing University could win against this lineup.

He'd have to wait until the match actually began to know.

"But... that guy from Magic University remains as calm as ever..."

He unconsciously glanced toward Ling Shuang.

Her slender figure still sat upright, her cold, composed expression unchanged.

Even Magic University's seventh-rank peak coach, Yang Zhentian,

stood with arms crossed, expression serene, seemingly utterly unconcerned that his team might lose.

This made Xu Ping curious—what was Magic University's confidence based on?

At this point, they still weren't worried?

"Will Xiao Ming and the others lose?"

Life Sharing, SS-rank combat skills—Xu Qingwan, his aunt, naturally didn't understand any of it.

But from the surrounding chatter, she could tell Xu Jingming's team was in trouble.

"This..." Her cousin Tang Qi didn't know how to respond.

At that moment, Song Qiuyun, seated on another chair, interjected with a soft laugh:

"Auntie Xu, don't worry—Jingming hasn't even started yet. This isn't even a challenge for him."

"Oh? Really?"

Hearing this, Auntie Xu Qingwan's eyes lit up and she sighed in relief: "Good, good."

On the other side, cousin Tang Qi was stunned by the implications Song Qiuyun had revealed.

If he's this strong without even trying, how powerful will he be when he truly unleashes his full strength?

"It seems Jin University came prepared."

On the arena,

facing Jin University's sudden tactical shift, Xu Jingming did not launch an immediate attack; instead, he gazed from afar.

"Three S-rank elemental defense skills, all of them reduction-type—this is troublesome."

Yao Fang from Bingshan stepped forward from the rear.

Looking at the three thick, differently colored elemental shields enveloping the entire Jin University team, he sighed in frustration.

"Indeed troublesome," Xu Jingming nodded.

Unlike ordinary elemental barriers, reduction-type shields don't block all energy attacks.

They merely weaken a portion—the elemental damage still penetrates through.

But compared to regular elemental shields, they're far harder to shatter.

Three layers of elemental shields, plus Han Shan's 'Life Sharing'—ranged elemental damage is useless.

Even more troublesome is,

for melee psychics to reach them, they must first break through all three elemental shields.

"Let me take the front line, then we charge together."

Kong Shi said gravely.

His 'Iron Giant Bear' ability was already active, his massive frame over three meters tall.

Combined with his alloy shield, as large as a giant door, he indeed inspired great confidence.

"Too risky," Xu Jingming shook his head.

In team matches, ranged elemental psychics are the primary targets to eliminate first.

Because they can deal massive, extremely disruptive damage while melee fighters are engaged.

Jin University has three ranged elemental psychics—their output is maxed out!

The 200-meter charge from our side would turn us into stationary targets, bombarded by concentrated fire.

Under these conditions, even a mid-level fourth-rank like Kong Shi couldn't survive.

"Academy Brother Yao, try your S-rank skill 'Ice Cascade and Diamond Rain' first."

After a moment's thought, Xu Jingming said to Yao Fang.

Only after measuring the strength of Jin University's elemental shields could he decide the next step.

"Understood."

Yao Fang didn't hesitate—he unleashed his A-rank ice ability, 'Absolute Frost Soul,' fully!

Bone-chilling cold instantly spread, freezing the nearby alloy floor into ice!

"Ice Cascade and Diamond Rain!"

With a low cry, thousands of white ice diamonds condensed behind him!

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!...

The ice diamonds shot out like machine-gun bullets!

Such dense ice diamonds could obliterate a small mountain!

Yet when they pierced through Jin University's three elemental barriers, their power was drastically reduced!

Boom! Boom! Boom!...

The weakened ice diamonds, further reduced by 60% damage from Life Sharing,

struck Han Shan and the others without leaving even a red mark on their skin.

Not to mention the vital areas covered by their A-rank battle suits—no damage at all.

"Your elemental attacks are just scratching us? How weak are you?"

"Again! Again! We'll let you attack freely for one minute!"

Han Shan, who hadn't even used his healing ability yet, grinned triumphantly.

At this range, they could also launch ranged combat skills against Magic University.

But before that, he wanted Magic University—and the spectators—to understand just how terrifying their defense system truly was.