Chapter 168: The Peak Elite Tournament Continues

Time passed quickly, and another month went by.

During this time in his studies and life at Shenxia University, Zhou Chu spent every day feeling incredibly fulfilled.

However, after being put on hold for a full month, the Peak Elite Tournament resumed today.

The competition began with the Individual Tournament semi-final between Zhou Chu and Jiang Chen.

This duel was one that all the teachers and students had looked forward to for a month before finally seeing it arrive.

On the viewing platform, besides the principal and teachers from various departments, two unfamiliar faces had also arrived this time.

One man and one woman, both around 30 years old.

The man had a resolute expression, and the woman had beautiful features; the two sat on one side of the viewing platform, watching the two contestants about to face off on the Arena.

At this moment, sitting beside these two was none other than Bai Ping from the Dormitory Management Department. Seeing Zhou Chu and Jiang Chen appear on the Arena, he said with a face full of smiles: "Two instructors, you should both be very familiar with Jiang Chen, but the other one is a freshman of this year, so you might not be familiar with him yet. Allow me to introduce him to you two..."

The woman waved her hand to interrupt him: "Teacher Bai, no need for introductions. We know this student."

Immediately following, the man nodded and said: "His name is Zhou Chu, he is this year's national College Entrance Exam Top Scholar, and his grades during his time at school have been excellent. Whether it is combat techniques or professional courses, he is one of the best among the students of this year."

"He also has a cousin named Zhou Li; it is said her Soul Profession is Atom Mechanic, and her strength is also quite impressive. I wonder if there will be a chance to see her performance today."

Bai Ping nodded repeatedly and said: "Of course. Zhou Li has already qualified for the finals. The winner of this semi-final will compete against Zhou Li for the final championship."

This man and woman were the Captain and Vice-Captain of the Exorcism Army's Hurricane Special Operations Team.

The man was named Ye Yu, the Captain of the special operations team. He possessed formidable strength and was known in the Exorcism Army for his bravery and decisiveness, holding the strength of a Sixth-Rank Soul Professional.

The woman was named Xu Na. As the Vice-Captain, she also possessed impressive strength and was likewise a Sixth-Rank Soul Professional.

They had come to Shenxia University this time to select fresh blood for the Hurricane Special Operations Team.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the viewing platform, a beautiful woman wearing the uniform of the Owl Dragon Special Operations Team arrived late.

She glanced at Zhou Chu on the Arena, a gratified smile appearing on her face.

"Shuangshuang, you finally arrived! We've been waiting for you for ages! If you had been a few minutes later, you probably would have missed Zhou Chu's match." Xing Wanying walked up a few steps and affectionately took the other's hand as she spoke.

Chu Shuangshuang smiled and said: "There was something in the team that needed to be handled just now, so I came late. Besides, this is my Ah Chu's match; even if I were busier, I would have to make time for it."

"But I really didn't know that Ah Chu would be so impressive, actually getting into Shenxia University. When he told me about it back then, I thought he was joking."

Xing Wanying pulled Chu Shuangshuang to sit down and said: "Your Zhou Chu is just too outstanding. Not only is he handsome, but he is also excellent in both character and learning. He has now become the idol in the hearts of many girls at Shenxia University."

Hearing this, Chu Shuangshuang couldn't help but pout: "Him? Wanying, don't deliberately praise him in front of me. I know exactly how much my silly nephew is worth."

"His opponent this time is Shenxia University's number one, Jiang Chen. It would be a blessing if he could hold on for two moves against him. I don't hold any hope for the result of this match."

Although Chu Shuangshuang said this, her heart was still full of anticipation.

After all, Zhou Chu was her own nephew; how could she not hope to see him win the match?

But his opponent was the number one prodigy of the entire Shenxia University with Fourth-Rank strength, while her own nephew was just a freshman who had only recently enrolled; there was no chance of winning.

Just as Chu Shuangshuang and Xing Wanying were chatting affectionately, the match on the Arena had officially begun.

At this moment, Jiang Chen, in fluttering white robes, stood atop a long sword glowing with brilliant light, slowly hovering in mid-air, looking at Zhou Chu before him with an inscrutable expression.

After having that unbearable memory cleared, Jiang Chen's eyes were instead filled with a kind of divine radiance, and a light resembling stars flashed above his head from time to time.

After all, he was someone who had obtained a fortuitous encounter in the God-Fallen Land, so he was still somewhat different from ordinary Soul Professionals.

"You are Zhou Chu?" Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows slightly and asked in a resonant voice.

Zhou Chu smiled helplessly and nodded.

It seemed the memory clearing was thorough enough; he didn't even know how he had come out of the Nightmare Land, which was equivalent to wiping away all his memories after he headed to the Nightmare Land.

However, Zhou Chu didn't mind. He slowly raised his hand and smiled: "Please, Senior Brother Jiang, do not hesitate to instruct me!"

Jiang Chen stood on the Star Sword with his hands behind his back, nodding with a smile: "Then let me see just how much ability this year's College Entrance Exam Top Scholar has."

Having said that, the Star Sword under his feet suddenly disappeared, and the next moment it appeared in his hand; his body then slowly landed on the ground.

Zhou Chu activated Soul Entanglement on Gadi at this time, and the Silence Blade in his hand emitted a cold, eerie light, giving people a mysterious feeling.

Jiang Chen raised his eyebrows again, and only then did he look deeply at the opponent in front of him.

He couldn't help but mutter to himself: "Dual Soul Profession?"

As he spoke, Zhou Chu's body suddenly disappeared into the air, becoming invisible in an instant.

Seeing this, Jiang Chen hurriedly channeled his Star Power, and immediately a vast starry sky shrouded the sky above the entire Arena.

Jiang Chen's eyes erupted with two blinding white lights, like a searchlight capable of seeing through all things, searching for Zhou Chu's tracks throughout the Arena.

A moment later, however, he hadn't found a single trace of Zhou Chu.

This situation made Jiang Chen frown, and his heart stirred as a result.

Even his own starry sky couldn't find the other's figure; this kid seemed to have some tricks up his sleeve.

Just as Jiang Chen was puzzled, Zhou Chu's figure suddenly appeared behind him, the Silence Blade in his hand carrying a biting chill, like a black bolt of lightning, stabbing straight at Jiang Chen's back.

It was as if Jiang Chen had eyes in the back of his head; his body instantly darted forward, and at the same time, he swung the Star Sword in his hand backward, a sword Qi slashing out like a rainbow, heading straight for Zhou Chu's face.

With a "Boom!" sound, the sword Qi accurately hit Zhou Chu, and the aftermath of the energy spread out, emitting a blinding light that drew gasps from the audience below.

This made Chu Shuangshuang's heart on the viewing platform tighten, and she closed her eyes in unbearable distress, thinking helplessly: "Jiang Chen's reaction is too fast, Ah Chu has no chance now!"