Chapter 208: First Battle

Such generous rewards not only shocked the participating contestants present, but even the group of university Vice Principals sitting in the guest seats exclaimed repeatedly.

Vice Principal Zhongli Jin of Shanghai University said, "Director Li, how can the General Bureau be so generous this year? Bringing out five S-Class Combat Weapons all at once, even I am a bit envious."

Li Zhangshou stroked his beard and said, "The overall strength of this year's students far exceeds the past, so the rewards brought out are naturally different from before."

After saying this, Li Zhangshou glanced intentionally or unintentionally at the two Vice Principals from Kyoto University and Shanghai University.

"It's just that I don't know who these five S-Class Combat Weapons will eventually fall to?"

Both Vice Principals smiled confidently, clearly very confident in their respective teams.

In the Arena, Zhao Mingze quietly nudged Chen Fan's arm, his emotions very agitated: "Brother Fan, if I can win the championship, I will definitely choose an S-Class Flying Sword. Brother Fan, I'm counting on you."

Chen Fan glared at him irritably, then quietly began observing the contestants from other universities around them.

Among these people, there were hidden talents, and he actually discovered five or six Third-tier Ability Users.

Moreover, in the Kyoto University team, there was one person whose Otherworldly Ability level he could not see through.

"These people must have been selected into universities for secret training very early on, similar to the Hidden Dragon Class of National Martial Arts University, but these people are clearly stronger," Chen Fan thought to himself, but he was not afraid in the slightest.

With his strength, he was fully capable of handling all variables!

At this time, Tianyou shouted again: "Dear audience friends, in order to allow everyone to watch every match, we will only conduct one match per time slot. Of course, the duration of each match must not exceed half an hour. If a match has not been decided within half an hour, it will be calculated as a draw."

"Alright, let me now reveal the two teams for the first match of this tournament: they are Hongdu University and National Martial Arts University!"

Enthusiastic applause suddenly erupted in the arena.

"The first match is actually us?" Zhao Mingze and the others in the Arena suddenly became nervous.

Chen Fan comforted them: "Relax your mindset; it's better to finish early and rest early."

On the Hongdu University side, the five people looked toward Chen Fan's side, full of provocation.

At this moment, Tianyou picked up the microphone and began the pre-match warm-up.

"Dear audience friends, as a long-established prestigious school, I won't introduce National Martial Arts University too much. Today, I want to focus on introducing Hongdu University."

"This team from Hongdu University maintained an all-win record in the qualifiers, and the duration of each match did not exceed five minutes. They are known as the strongest dark horse of this year. Moreover, their captain's Otherworldly Ability level has already reached the Third-tier Early Stage!"

"I wonder if they can trample this long-established prestigious school, National Martial Arts University, under their feet today."

Following Tianyou's introduction, almost all the spectators present developed a desire for Hongdu University to win.

After all, everyone hopes to see a weak team topple a strong one.

"Hongdu must win! Hongdu must win!" Thunderous cheering suddenly erupted in the arena.

In the guest seats, the atmosphere was equally filled with gunpowder.

"Brother Huangfu, I'm sorry, but our Hongdu University is sure to win this match."

The Vice Principal of Hongdu University was a pot-bellied fat man named Du Wei; at this moment, his face was piled with smiles.

"Win my foot!" Huangfu Cheng snorted coldly.

"What? Brother Huangfu doesn't believe it? How about we make a bet?"

"Bet on what?" Huangfu Cheng was extremely confident in Chen Fan's strength and naturally would not be afraid of the other party.

Du Wei chuckled and said, "How about an S-Class Combat Weapon? Let's add a stake to this match."

"As you wish." Huangfu Cheng chuckled and said, "If my National Martial Arts team loses, this S-Class Dagger is yours."

"Hahaha, Brother Huangfu is indeed generous, willing to take out the famous Longyuan. Then I won't be stingy either; if my Hongdu University loses, this S-Class Golden Crow Combat Saber is yours."

The conversation between the two immediately attracted the attention of the group of Vice Principals around them.

Yuan Wuji, the Vice Principal of Kyoto University, revealed a meaningful smile: "Brother Huangfu, I'm afraid your Longyuan really won't be kept."

"Oh? Does Brother Wuji know some news?" Everyone asked curiously.

Yuan Wuji smiled and said, "This captain of Hongdu University is named Li Fengxian. He was originally a student at my Beijing University, but transferred to Hongdu University for certain reasons. He is very strong; whether it is his Otherworldly Ability, his strength, or even his combat talent, he is a top-tier existence. With him there, Hongdu University can enter the top three!"

"Oh? Brother Wuji actually gives this child such a high evaluation!" Everyone was surprised.

At this time, in the Arena, the other teams had already left the stage, leaving only the National Martial Arts and Hongdu University teams.

As the match whistle sounded, the two teams in the Arena instantly entered a combat state.

On the Hongdu University side, Li Fengxian stood at the very front of the team; his whole body bloomed with Buddha light, and dense golden Buddha scripts circled his body surface.

At this moment, someone in the audience called out the name of this Otherworldly Ability.

"My god, this is the Heavenly Wrath Fighting Buddha Body, an SS-rank Ability!"

Everyone suddenly gasped; the Heavenly Wrath Fighting Buddha Body is a berserk version of the Buddha Sect Diamond Body, with Buddha light shining on the surface, but actually hiding the murderous aura of a Wrathful Diamond.

This is an Otherworldly Ability with explosive combat power, hence the name "Fighting Buddha."

"Li Fengxian is too strong; he definitely has the strength to kill a Tier 4 Early Stage Ability User!"

"It looks like National Martial Arts University is in for bad luck. Running into Hongdu University in the first battle, losing the first battle will be a huge blow to their morale!"

"Hongdu University is worthy of being this year's number one dark horse; they are going to topple a long-established prestigious school like National Martial Arts in the first battle."

The others from Hongdu University were also extraordinary in strength, and their Otherworldly Ability levels had all reached the Second-tier Late Stage.

"Hongdu University is really going to defy the heavens this year!"

On the National Martial Arts University side, the five people lined up in a 1-2-2 formation, with Chen Fan standing at the very front of the team.

At this moment, his body surface was covered with a layer of pale golden Thunder.

"The strength of this captain from National Martial Arts University doesn't seem strong; his Otherworldly Ability level is only at the Second-tier Late Stage."

Everyone watching this match showed disappointment.

The reason everyone thought Chen Fan was at the Second-tier Late Stage was because he had used his Mimicry Ability to disguise himself.

Moreover, he had indeed suppressed his strength to the Second-tier Late Stage, because in his view, the strength displayed at the Second-tier Late Stage was enough to easily defeat the Third-tier Early Stage Li Fengxian!

"This battle isn't even enough for me to warm up; National Martial Arts, you disappoint me!" Li Fengxian shook his head slightly, then waved his large hand!

"Take them down within two minutes!"

The five members of Hongdu University charged first.

"I will deal with their captain, the rest of you take care of the others!" Chen Fan took the lead.

Thunder exploded beneath his feet, and although he only used his Second-tier Late Stage strength, he was still as fast as lightning.

Facing Chen Fan, Li Fengxian did not care at all, and was even somewhat disappointed.

"Do not embarrass yourself in front of me with only Second-tier Late Stage strength."

Having said that, Li Fengxian struck out with a Buddha Demon God Palm, the golden palm print reaching a full ten feet under the blessing of Buddha light.

The golden divine palm seemed to shatter Space, executing Sword Intent: Pressing Forward, as it slammed straight toward Chen Fan.