Chapter 508

When Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge turned their gazes toward the light screen of the Four-Star Academy, other eyes within this Holy Chalice space likewise focused there.

For many academies had also come to their senses, discovering that the previously unremarkable Shengxuan Star Academy had, without anyone noticing, already secured two Divine Tree Golden Insignias.

If they were to obtain one more, would that not seal the victory?

After all, even in the second half of the Holy Chalice Battle, the victor only obtained three Divine Tree Golden Insignias.

Thus, once Shengxuan Star Academy secured three Divine Tree Golden Insignias in the academy-level competition, they would already stand in an invincible position.

"This Shengxuan Star Academy truly lives up to being a top Holy Academy of the Eastern Region of Outer Shenzhou; such depth must not be underestimated."

"Earlier, I thought the Shengming King Academy might secure two Divine Tree Golden Insignias in the academy-level competition, but in the end, it was Shengxuan Star Academy."

"Moreover, Shengxuan Star Academy has not yet been completely eliminated from the Four-Star Academy-level competition. I recall their strongest Four-Star Academy student should be the one named Gong Gong Shenjun, a person from the Great Xia Imperial Family, whose strength and talent are said to be extraordinary."

"Indeed, his journey so far has been marked by fierce victories without a single defeat. If my guess is correct, the Four-Star Academy-level competition final will likely be between him and Senior Lan Lan of the Shengming King Academy."

"I do hope Senior Lan Lan emerges victorious; otherwise, the result of this Holy Chalice Battle will be decided prematurely, leaving us academies with no chance at all."

"..."

As various voices rose before the many towers, deep within the arena of the Four-Star Academy-level competition.

This was a vast lake, its surface clear as a mirror, reflecting the surrounding mountains.

This great lake was not formed naturally; half an hour ago, it was merely a small pool of water in the mountains, but through artificial catalysis during this time, the pool had already become a lake.

The gaze shifted toward the center of the lake, where a figure stood treading on the water with hands clasped behind his back. His hair displayed a pale blue hue, tied into a single braid hanging behind him. His eyes were half-closed, and his face bore a gentle expression.

It was none other than Senior Lan Lan of the Shengming King Academy.

He had fought his way through the trials, defeating numerous powerful enemies, and finally arrived at the place of the final confrontation.

He was waiting for his ultimate opponent.

This wait did not last long. At a certain moment, Senior Lan Lan's expression shifted slightly. He raised his head and looked toward the forest beyond the lake, where a figure slowly emerged from the shadows.

His upright posture, handsome face, and deep eyes all served to highlight the unique charm of this son of the Regent of the Great Xia Kingdom.

Furthermore, as the strongest student currently in Shengxuan Star Academy, his own strength had earned the recognition of everyone.

Gong Gong Shenjun also gazed at the figure in the center of the lake at this moment. He could clearly feel the overwhelming pressure emanating from the latter's body; the opponent's strength was the strongest he had encountered on his journey.

"Shengming King Academy, Senior Lan Lan?" Gong Gong Shenjun asked with a smile.

Senior Lan Lan in the center of the lake also smiled and replied, "Shengxuan Star Academy, Gong Gong Shenjun?"

Clearly, both sides were quite familiar with each other's information.

"Earlier, I felt that Brother Lan should be the biggest obstacle in this Four-Star Academy-level competition. Now it seems my intuition was very accurate," Gong Gong Shenjun said.

"Brother Gong is too modest."

Senior Lan Lan shook his head with a smile and said, "Anyone who dares to underestimate you would, I fear, be the greatest fool."

Gong Gong Shenjun glanced at the lake before him and said, "Brother Lan, your setup is perhaps a bit excessive. Creating a lake out of thin air already gives you an advantage of terrain."

"Facing a powerful enemy like Brother Gong, no preparation is excessive."

Senior Lan Lan smiled, then extended his palm and clenched it. Surging water gathered and formed a trident in his hand.

At the same time, the entire lake trembled. Countless water columns slowly rose, and amidst the churning water, huge water pythons drilled out from within.

This Senior Lan Lan actually possessed a Water Affinity.

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I would hardly believe that Brother Lan you only possess a High Seventh-Rank Water Affinity," Gong Gong Shenjun sighed. In the final circle of this Four-Star Academy, Senior Lan Lan's Affinity Rank might be the lowest. A High Seventh-Rank Water Affinity is neither particularly high nor particularly low, yet it is precisely such a person who has become the biggest favorite to win the Four-Star Academy this time. Even he, Gong Gong Shenjun, felt wary of him.

One can only say that the existence of this Senior Lan Lan demonstrates a truth: while Affinity Rank is important, it is by no means absolute.

Of course, among so many students across the Eastern Region of Outer Shenzhou, only he has reached such a level with a High Seventh-Rank Water Affinity.

Thus, it is evident that this Senior Lan Lan is quite special.

"It is merely good luck that I happened to cultivate the academy's treasure scripture," Senior Lan Lan sighed and said.

"Brother Gong, there is no need for further words."

"I know your strength, so pointless probing is unnecessary."

Senior Lan Lan formed a slightly bizarre hand seal with both hands. Immediately, the lake beneath his feet churned up massive waves. The waves transformed into surging water that converged toward Senior Lan Lan, finally becoming deep blue light beams. These light beams formed strange meridians upon Senior Lan Lan's body.

Overwhelming and fierce Water Affinity power exploded forth, filling the sky as if forming an ocean.

Senior Lan Lan's half-closed eyes suddenly opened wide at this moment. His pupils completely turned deep blue, devoid of any emotional fluctuation, cold and ruthless.

Deep blue energy slowly rose from Senior Lan Lan's body.

Gong Gong Shenjun stared sharply at Senior Lan Lan, about to interrupt and attack, when his pupils suddenly contracted sharply.

His gaze shifted behind Senior Lan Lan, where a huge shadow gradually materialized in the void.

That mysterious giant figure seemed to wear a great robe, its head touching the sky, its features indistinct. Yet, upon its appearance, Gong Gong Shenjun clearly felt a terrifying pressure spreading throughout the heavens and earth.

The intensity of that pressure was such that even the heavens and earth emitted faint tremors.

The void where Senior Lan Lan stood even showed large-scale collapse, with layers of the void shattering, as if turning into thousands of spatial fragments constantly falling, extraordinarily brilliant.

Gong Gong Shenjun stared intently at Senior Lan Lan, noticing that a strand of her hair gradually turned pale white.

Gong Gong Shenjun's face grew solemn.

He knew what technique the opponent was using.

The supreme technique of the Shengming King Academy.

The Fenghou Secret Scripture, the Ming King Sutra.

This is a technique belonging to Fenghou experts.

Generally speaking, let alone students of their Tian Zhu Jing strength, even Tian Xiang Jing experts would find it difficult to access techniques of this level.

For Senior Lan Lan to cultivate this with a Seventh-Rank Water Affinity talent is indeed extremely rare.

However, similarly, to cast a technique of this Affinity level, he must inevitably pay a considerable price.

This is evident from that single strand of pale white hair.

"So he's just going straight for the ultimate move..."

Gong Gong Shenjun's face grew solemn; Lan Lan clearly had no intention of testing him. Once this move was unleashed, if he wished to intercept it, he would have to be mentally prepared for a fight to the death.

The power of such physiognomy, once it made contact, meant either death or injury.

Gong Gong Shenjun's gaze was deep; for the first time, a hint of hesitation and vacillation appeared in the eyes of this strongest disciple of the Saint Profound Star Academy.