Chapter 337: Cross-Rank Duel Against the Fourth Rank (First Update, requesting all)

Li Zhangsheng's opponent was named Shi Kai, and the arena between them was a standard field suitable for the vast majority of Spirit Beasts to perform.

As a lower-grade student, Li Zhangsheng possessed the advantage of moving second, but since Shi Kai's final Spirit Beast was completely out in the open, the advantage of moving second could be said to be utterly useless.

After both sides stood their ground, the referee announced the rules as per custom.

"The two competitors are Li Zhangsheng of the First Grade at Yuanling Academy and Shi Kai of the Second Grade at Tiandu Academy. The lower-grade side possesses the Authority to move second. There is no time limit for the match, and it will be conducted in a singles format. The winner may change their Spirit Beast according to the competition rules until either side's Spirit Beasts have all lost their combat capability. Very well, I declare the match started!"

After both sides signaled their understanding, the referee announced the start of the match.

Following the challenge rules, Shi Kai began to summon his Spirit Beast. A Purple Hexagram flickered, and amidst the flashing light, a Kui Water Python appeared in the pond on the field.

This was a Kui Water Python over ten meters long, its entire body pale blue and covered in scales; however, its body was covered in quite a few wounds, and in some places, the skin was even torn open, clearly having sustained significant injuries.

【Spirit Beast Name】: Kui Water Python (Mature Stage, Intermediate Exotic Beast)

【Spirit Beast Realm】: Elite 5th Rank

【Spirit Beast Race】: High-level War General

【Spirit Beast Quality】: Superior Quality

【Spirit Beast Bloodline】: None

【Spirit Beast Attribute】: Water

【Spirit Beast Status】: Healthy

【Spirit Beast Weakness】: Earth

"Kailan, I'll have to trouble you again!" Because the Flame Bird's attribute was countered by the Kui Water Python, Li Zhangsheng naturally chose to let Kailan enter the fray; furthermore, after the delay caused by Xu Xiangzhi, Kailan had already completely recovered from her injuries.

Compared to the Kui Water Python, Kailan's quality and race were higher, and the Kui Water Python was not at its peak condition to begin with; as long as there were no mishaps in his commands, Kailan would certainly be able to secure this victory.

Two minutes later, Kailan had completely gained the upper hand. The Kui Water Python was at the end of its rope, firmly bound by over a dozen vines, unable to break free for the moment.

Leaf Blade Slash!

Kailan condensed rich green energy. This energy transformed into the shape of leaf blades and slashed through the air toward the Kui Water Python entangled by the vines.

Before the Kui Water Python could break free from the vine bindings, its back was sliced by the Leaf Blade Slash, creating a deep wound nearly a zhang long. Fresh blood spurted out wildly, dyeing the ground crimson.

"Give it the final Green Leaf Storm!"

Under Li Zhangsheng's command, Kailan began to condense Wood Energy at the fastest frequency. Under her precise and meticulous control, over a dozen energy leaves shimmering with a green hue appeared instantly, followed immediately by another dozen. By the time the Kui Water Python rushed before her, over a hundred palm-sized energy leaves had formed a Green Leaf Storm, instantly enveloping the Kui Water Python.

Sss— sss— sss—

Countless energy leaves crazily sliced at the Kui Water Python's massive body. Each energy leaf could cut a wound a foot long into the Kui Water Python's body. Such a scene was like death by a thousand cuts, making one's scalp tingle.

The Kui Water Python was in such pain that it straightened its body, completely powerless to attack Kailan again.

Boom—

The Kui Water Python collapsed heavily onto the ground, having lost its combat capability.

"The Kui Water Python has lost its combat capability. Given that all three of contestant Shi Kai's Spirit Beasts have been defeated, this match is won by contestant Li Zhangsheng! The loser shall exit, and the winner is requested to return to the contestant seating area to wait!"

After the referee announced the match result, Li Zhangsheng immediately returned to the contestant seating area to treat Kailan's injuries as quickly as possible.

Although the Kui Water Python was no match for Kailan and was not in its prime, it still inflicted some injuries on Kailan.

When Li Zhangsheng stepped off the stage, Zhao Shuyi also finished her battle at almost the same time. Although she had won again this time, she only had the Three-Tailed Snow Fox left as her visible Spirit Beast slot, and the Three-Tailed Snow Fox in particular had sustained very heavy injuries.

Seeing Li Zhangsheng and Zhao Shuyi win their matches again, the Vice Principal of Tiandu Academy could not help but frown, an inexplicable sense of unease appearing in his heart.

"They are merely two Third Rank brats. My Tiandu Academy possesses a full three Fourth Rank students; how could they possibly be compared to them!" The Vice Principal of Tiandu Academy shook his head. With Tiandu Academy's advantage so obvious, how could they easily be defeated?

After returning to the contestant seating area, Li Zhangsheng and Zhao Shuyi treated their Spirit Beasts' injuries while watching the Third Grade match.

The Third Grade echelon of Tiandu Academy possessed the Fourth Rank student Qin Xiaoxin and naturally held the upper hand.

However, the Third Grade echelon of Yuanling Academy was not very weak either; even if they were ultimately defeated, they still caused massive damage to Tiandu Academy.

Ten minutes later, the entire Third Grade echelon of Yuanling Academy was tragically eliminated, and two people from Tiandu Academy were also eliminated, leaving only the Fourth Rank student Qin Xiaoxin.

However, Qin Xiaoxin still possessed two Spirit Beast slots.

Zhao Shuyi stood up voluntarily, but was stopped by Li Zhangsheng.

"My Spirit Beast has already fully recovered; I should go first!"

As Li Zhangsheng spoke, he walked straight into the arena.

Zhao Shuyi's Three-Tailed Snow Fox was heavily injured; in ten minutes, she had barely managed to suppress the injuries, and it remained in a state of severe injury.

Such a Three-Tailed Snow Fox could not hold out for long; it would be better to let it recover more, perhaps it could contribute more effort later.

The next moment, Li Zhangsheng and Qin Xiaoxin stood on the high platform of the arena, and the arena between them was naturally a standard field.

"The two competitors are Li Zhangsheng of the First Grade at Yuanling Academy and Qin Xiaoxin of the Third Grade at Tiandu Academy. The lower-grade side possesses the Authority to move second..."

After both sides signaled their understanding, the referee announced the start of the match.

Following the challenge rules, Qin Xiaoxin summoned her Spirit Beast first. A Blood-colored Hexagram flickered, and amidst the flashing light, a petite and exquisite fox-type Spirit Beast appeared on the field.

This was a fox with blood-red pupils and a pink nose. Its fur was fiery red, without a single stray hair, looking extremely smooth. The most special thing was that it possessed three fluffy tails.

Except for the difference in color, it was almost identical to Zhao Shuyi's Three-Tailed Snow Fox.

At the first opportunity, Li Zhangsheng obtained its data.

【Spirit Beast Name】: Three-Tailed Fire Fox (Growth Stage)

【Spirit Beast Realm】: Elite 9th Rank

【Spirit Beast Race】: Low-level Commander

【Spirit Beast Quality】: Superior Quality

【Spirit Beast Bloodline】: Nine-Tailed Demon Fox (Pure)

【Spirit Beast Attribute】: Fire

【Spirit Beast Status】: Healthy

【Spirit Beast Weakness】: Water

Compared to Zhao Shuyi's Three-Tailed Snow Fox, the quality of this Three-Tailed Fire Fox is one grade lower, but its realm is very high, having already reached the limit of its current realm.

This time, Li Zhangsheng naturally did not choose Kailan, as the last spot had to be reserved for Aixi; thus, he could only choose the Blazing Bird, which is also of the Fire Element, to enter the battle.

As both are Fire Element Demon Pets, the Three-Tailed Fire Fox has a slightly higher realm, while the Blazing Bird has the advantage in species, so the strength of the two is roughly on par.

However, the Blazing Bird possesses one advantage, which is that its Rebirth from Fire trait can ignore Fire Element damage, directly causing the Three-Tailed Fire Fox's Fire Element skills to be ineffective against it.

(End of this chapter)