Chapter 1078: The Final Arena

Clang!

The clear bell-like chime echoed through the bustling arena, followed by the powerful, resonant voice of the instructor hosting the match.

"Given that four seven-star teams have emerged and the opportunity to compete for the first-class slot has been reached, the competition for the first-class slot will now commence."

"The Sacred Academies qualified to compete are: Sacred Ze Academy, Sacred Moon Academy, Extreme Thunder Sacred Academy, and Sacred Profound Star Academy!"

"Next, Vice Dean Wu Yu will draw lots to determine the competition format for the finals!"

The entire arena erupted in excitement due to this voice; while many Sacred Academies regretted their teams losing the chance to compete for the first-class slot, they also felt great anticipation and curiosity for the upcoming peak duel.

After all, this counts as the highest-level duel among all the Sacred Academies.

Moreover, this year's academy evaluation is somewhat different from previous years, because this time, a different "thing" seems to have slipped into the competition for the first-class slot.

That is the Sacred Profound Star Academy.

A Sacred Academy from the Outer Shenzhou actually breaking into the competition for the first-class slot; such a situation has not appeared for countless years.

This is not to say that the students of Sacred Academies in the Outer Shenzhou are significantly less talented; it is simply because the disparity in cultivation resources available between the Outer Shenzhou and the Inner Shenzhou is too great.

Not even mentioning the various cultivation resources, just the environment itself: the density of heavenly and earthly energy in the Inner Shenzhou is far stronger than in the Outer Shenzhou, creating a massive impact. After all, setting aside the boost from cultivation resources, if everyone cultivates normally, students in the Inner Shenzhou are still a few steps faster. One or two days might not show it clearly, but over the accumulation of years, what a colossal gap does that create?

But this regional factor is something even a Li Li Tianwang-level powerhouse has no way to resolve.

So in past academy evaluations, academies from the Inner Shenzhou almost always monopolized the first-class slots and even the vast majority of second-class slots, while Sacred Academies from the Outer Shenzhou could only barely scrape by with a third-class slot.

But this time... there happened to be a Sacred Academy from the Outer Shenzhou that broke into the competition for the first-class slot.

And what shocked everyone most was that the representative of this academy was actually just one person!!

One person representing an entire team, fighting all the way to the finals; such a glorious record caused students from all Sacred Academies to turn their heads in surprise, while simultaneously feeling a surge of admiration in their hearts.

Regardless of whether the Sacred Profound Star Academy can ultimately secure the first-class slot, this feat of theirs will likely be talked about among the major Sacred Academies for a long time.

And Li Luo's name will surely resound throughout all the academies.

Amidst the boiling noise of the arena, Vice Dean Wu Yu, seated high above, rose with a calm expression. At the same time, green vines grew from the ground, and at the tip of the vines, a lot-drawing tube appeared. Inside the tube were two lots, with mysterious light swirling upon them, making it impossible to see through.

The two lots represented the two duel formats: multi-academy arena and single-academy arena.

Under the gaze of countless eyes, Vice Dean Wu Yu casually drew one out, then held it high. Bathed in sunlight, that lot appeared in a crimson color.

The final round will be a multi-academy arena!

Sighs of varying tones rose from the arena; in other words, the four teams that had achieved seven consecutive victories would now compete directly in the same arena.

This situation was about to become very lively.

However, this final format was obviously somewhat disadvantageous for the Sacred Profound Star Academy.

The Sacred Profound Star Academy is from the Outer Shenzhou, while the other three are all from the Inner Shenzhou. So, unless something unexpected happens, the teams from these three Sacred Academies will likely choose to eliminate the Sacred Profound Star Academy first.

After all, Li Luo is alone; no matter which academy's team he faces, he will be at a disadvantage.

No one expects him to win. Even though he defeated Chen Zhu Xuan before, one must remember that the captains of these three academies have all condensed a "Tian Xiang Golden Seal," making their combat power superior to Chen Zhu Xuan's.

In this situation, for Li Luo to secure that first-class slot is undoubtedly as difficult as climbing to the sky.

In the stands, many teams from academies in the Outer Shenzhou let out sighs of regret. They actually hoped Li Luo could secure the first-class slot; after all, the Sacred Profound Star Academy is also from the Outer Shenzhou, and Li Luo's victory would cause those Inner Shenzhou Sacred Academies to curb their usual arrogance a bit.

"Damn it! This is too unlucky! How could it be a multi-academy arena!" Lu Ming slapped the Shi Zhu with her delicate hand, her pretty face full of annoyance.

"This is greatly disadvantageous for Li Luo." Standing nearby were Sun Sun Dasheng and Jing Jing Taixu; the former nodded in agreement, his face full of regret.

The academies where Sun Sun Dasheng and Jing Jing Taixu belong have now suffered three defeats and are completely eliminated. Among the three academies, the most surprising result was that the Tianhuo Sacred Academy, where Lu Ming is from, squeezed into the second-class slot due to a lead of one victory, while the Shengmingwang Academy where Jing Jing Taixu is from and Sun Sun Dasheng's Shengshan Academy fell into the third-class slot.

"It doesn't really matter which method it is; even in a single-academy arena, Li Luo might not win. Those three are Xiao Tian Xiang Jing cultivators at the Xu Yin level, stronger than Chen Zhu Xuan," Jing Jing Taixu said.

Lu Ming and Sun Sun Dasheng were both somewhat dissatisfied with this fellow speaking such discouraging words, but they also knew Jing Jing Taixu was speaking the truth. Although Chen Zhu Xuan was strong, compared to Gao Xuhan and the other two, there was indeed a clear gap.

Li Luo's final hurdle is truly not easy to pass.

At the same time, Instructor Xi Chan furrowed her willow brows. If it were a single-academy arena format, Li Luo would only need to defeat one more opponent to possibly secure the first-class slot, but with the multi-academy arena, Li Luo would have to face three powerful opponents harboring malice.

"It must be that Wu Yu rigged the draw!" Xi Chan bit her teeth lightly and said to Li Luo.

This lot drawing appeared fair and just on the surface, but given Wu Yu's status and strength, rigging it was far too simple.

And others would not suspect this, or rather, dared not suspect it.

After all, questioning a King-level powerhouse without concrete evidence is absolutely not a wise thing to do.

So even though Instructor Xi Chan harbored such suspicions in her heart, she dared not question him publicly.

Li Luo's expression remained relatively calm, because he had actually expected such an unfavorable result. Since Vice Dean Wu Yu had made a bet, he naturally would not stand idly by and watch Li Luo easily secure the first-class slot.

From the very beginning, he had envisioned a hellish difficulty level and did not harbor even a shred of hope for luck.

"Instructor, do not worry. Until the very end, no one knows the result," Li Luo comforted her.

Instructor Xi Chan bit her red lips slightly and said apologetically, "Making you bear such great pressure, yet I cannot help at all, only watching from here."

Li Luo smiled and said, "When the House Luolan Manor was besieged by powerful enemies, Instructor, you were willing to resign your position as an academy instructor just to go alone and intercept the Lord of the Lanling Manor. Regarding this favor, let alone just three Xu Yin-level cultivators, even if it were three Marquis-sealing powerhouses, I would not hesitate a second to take up my blade and fight."

Instructor Xi Chan shook her head with a light smile, but after Li Luo's comfort, her emotions relaxed. She said seriously, "Li Luo, just do your best. Do not take reckless risks. Even if you fail in the end, it does not matter; we can think of other ways."

Li Luo nodded in agreement.

High above, Vice Dean Wu Yu looked down at the arena with a calm expression, his powerful voice resounding in everyone's ears: "Teams from the four Sacred Academies, enter the arena."

Then he turned and took his seat.

Beside him, Vice Dean Qing Man glanced at him and said flatly, "You did this a bit too crudely."

Vice Dean Wu Yu gave no opinion, saying, "So what? Are you going to expose me in public?"

Vice Dean Qing Man said, "It has nothing to do with me, but you have indeed created a Liang Zi with that Li Luo."

Vice Dean Wu Yu laughed helplessly and said, "Wait until he reaches the King level before saying those two words to me. Right now..."

He shook his head, not even bothering to say more.

If it were not for the background of the Li Li Tianwang lineage, Li Luo would not even have the qualification to request an audience with him.

His lazy gaze cast toward the central battle platform. Amidst the deafening cheers, the four teams had already shot out, landing within it.