[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy":3,"chapter-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-70":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","The Strongest Student of the Weakest Academy",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1027625,1339,"Chapter 70 The Moonlight Swordsman (XXXVI)","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-70",70,"\u003Cp>\"This brat...\" Madam Wei bit her lips, looking at Aestrea who slowly approached them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With just a few scratches on his body, he was able to damage the three of them alone. And their injuries were much worse than his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just the Grandmaster Hui didn't suffer any injury, and Daemon wasn't participating in the battle at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step...!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea suddenly disappeared into thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>OOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reappeared in front of Grandmaster Hui, swords whipping downward with blinding speed. Grandmaster Hui's fingers flicked, forming another golden seal in midair—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's blades smashed into it, the force shaking the entire room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cracks spread across the glowing barrier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Hui's eyes narrowed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea was already moving again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted, flipping mid-air, his second sword stabbing toward Hui's ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hui raised his arm, blocking with his bare hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A wave of golden energy erupted on impact—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea gritted his teeth, feeling the force push against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He kicked off the golden barrier, twisting again, his sword slashing toward Hui's neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hui tilted his head at the last second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade barely missed, slicing through the air just beside his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's feet hit the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn't pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand shot forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden wave of frost exploded from his palm, ice surging toward Hui's legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hui stepped back—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>TOO LATE.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice clamped down, locking his feet in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's smirk returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, Grandmaster Hui's expression didn't change.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fingers moved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single golden rune formed in the air—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea felt his body freeze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gravity shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His limbs suddenly felt like they were dragged down by mountains of weight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knees buckled—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath caught in his throat—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air itself felt heavier, pressing against him from all sides.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Hui's voice was calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This is the power of Buddhist magic,\" he said simply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure was immense like he was being crushed by an invisible force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes burned brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yeah?\" he rasped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Well, here's the power of mine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Mana output increased to five times!'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden shockwave of cold erupted from Aestrea's body—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHHHHHT!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature in the room plummeted, ice spreading instantly across the floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Hui's golden aura flickered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frost shattered the rune causing a small wound to appear in Grandmaster Hui's body, and Aestrea moved again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He launched forward, his sword slamming into Hui's chest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Hui staggered back, his robes ripping from the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's second blade spun, slashing toward his throat—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before it could connect—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden blast of energy erupted from behind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea whirled—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Vance after recovering a bit, was now charging straight at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His energy core was pulsing, the light growing brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes narrowed—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vance swung his metal fist, aiming for Aestrea's skull—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea ducked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The punch missed, but—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It slammed into the ground, shattering the stone floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's foot shot up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUNK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A brutal kick straight to Vance's chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vance's head snapped back, but he didn't fall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>VMMMMMMMM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His energy core pulsed again, and—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A massive shockwave erupted from his chest, sending Aestrea flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He crashed into a pillar, stones crumbling around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could even recover—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHHK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thread wrapped around his wrist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're getting annoying,\" she hissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand gripped the string—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And froze it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thread shattered, and Aestrea lunged forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Wei's eyes widened—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's sword sliced through her shoulder, blood spraying across the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"AHH—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stumbled back, clutching her wound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His blade moved again—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUNK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His foot slammed into her gut, sending her crashing against the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She slumped, breathing heavily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The battle wasn't over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Hui had recovered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Vance was charging again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon hadn't moved yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was still standing at the back, watching the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand was clenching his side, his wound bleeding through his coat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But his eyes—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were now glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea and Daemon's gazes locked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything else faded away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air between them thickened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon exhaled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a step forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's grip tightened on his swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon's fingers twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others felt it immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Grandmaster Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Lord Vance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The energy shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon was finally joining the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was wondering when you were going to join,\" Aestrea murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon didn't answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Instead—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon appeared in front of Aestrea in a blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His fist shot forward, aiming for Aestrea's gut—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea barely twisted in time, but the punch grazed his ribs, sending a shockwave through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ground split apart beneath them from the force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea gritted his teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, the Demon's knee came next, rocketing toward Aestrea's chest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea blocked with his forearm—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But, the impact sent him sliding backward, his boots scraping across the stone floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon closed the distance instantly, his leg swinging in a brutal roundhouse kick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea ducked—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHHK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden thread wrapped around his wrist—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was injured, but still in the fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea yanked his arm, dragging her forward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stumbled—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's sword slashed, aiming for her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lord Vance rushed in, his metal fist colliding with Aestrea's blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SPARKS FLEW.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force sent both of them flying backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea landed on his feet, but Vance skidded, his robotic joints whining under the pressure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment Aestrea looked up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon was already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His palm struck Aestrea's chest—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sudden shockwave erupted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crack!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurgh!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea felt his ribs crack, vomiting a whole mouthful of blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He flew back, slamming into the far wall—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>THUD!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood dripped from his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He let out a rough exhale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon stood in the center of the battlefield, not moving, his eyes cold as ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're strong,\" Daemon said quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But not strong enough to deal with all of us.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea chuckled, wiping the blood off his chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Nah.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grinned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I'm more than enough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Mana Output increased by eight times out of ten times...'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The temperature dropped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ice spread from Aestrea's feet, covering the ground in seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air turned sharp, freezing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea vanished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reappeared above Daemon, swords slashing downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon blocked with his arm—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHHK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin layer of ice formed on his skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon's eyes widened slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's second sword sliced toward his ribs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon twisted, barely avoiding it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice spread faster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It climbed up his arm, locking his movements for a second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was all Aestrea needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knee slammed into Daemon's jaw—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon staggered, his head snapping back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea pressed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both swords spun in his hands, his attacks relentless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG! SWISH! BAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon blocked, dodged, countered—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But he was on the defensive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Wei jumped in again, her threads shooting toward Aestrea's back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea sidestepped, barely avoiding them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vance charged again, his energy core glowing brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Hui lifted his hand, forming another golden seal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea exhaled slowly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were all attacking at once now. His eyes sharpened as he increased the amount of mana he was spending on his Judgement Eye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His grip on his swords tightened, his crimson eyes glowing faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wasn't using much mana yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, because he has such a low mana quantity, he needs to preserve some for him to be able to use his sword art.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now... it was the time to do it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea shifted his stance, his breath steady. His feet slid across the frozen floor, adjusting to the terrain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment his heartbeat synced with the cold air around him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art....\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 First Move! (✦ Ice Lotus Bloom ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea vanished into thin air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then reappeared between Daemon and Vance in a blink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His swords spun, slicing through the air with terrifying precision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor froze beneath him, sharp petals of ice forming outward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a lotus blooming in the snow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BAAM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHHHK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daemon stepped back, narrowly avoiding a slash toward his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vance slammed his mechanical fist down, trying to crush Aestrea—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's left sword redirected the blow, deflecting the metal arm to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right sword slashed upward—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin arc of ice followed the blade, cutting toward Vance's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice exploded against Vance's armor, forcing him back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea twisted—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Wei's threads shot toward him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it was too late.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Art...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Second Move! (✦ Ice Lotus Barrage ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's swords blurred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Each slash left behind a trailing crescent of ice, the movements so fast they looked like glowing arcs in the dim light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SWISH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice crescents exploded outward, cutting through Madam Wei's threads before they could wrap around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SNAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frozen threads shattered like glass, falling to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Wei stumbled back, her fingers twitching as she tried to summon more threads—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea was already there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He appeared right in front of her, his sword raised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her pupils shrunk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shi—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Third Move! (✦ Moonlight's One Flash ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single motion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A single slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SHING!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air shook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin glow of silver moonlight trailed from Aestrea's sword—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a moment, everything was silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Wei froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thin, delicate cut appeared across her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Splurt!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A huge wound opened, causing blood to splatter in all directions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea quickly turned away from her, but then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— BOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden seal slammed into his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gahn...\" Aestrea gasped, his chest lurching forward as the weight of the Buddhist magic crushed him to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"...Fucking Buddhist...!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Hui stepped forward, his expression calm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You rely too much on your swordplay,\" Hui said softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden seal glowed brighter, pressing down on Aestrea's body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let's see how you fight… without them.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light intensified—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And Aestrea's swords slipped from his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hit the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the first time, Aestrea was unarmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden seal burned against his back, pressing him down like a mountain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His swords were now gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But of course, he wasn't someone who only knew how to wield swords.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was a Magic Swordsman after all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not a simple swordsman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A low chuckle left his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Hui's eyes narrowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something funny?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea exhaled, his crimson eyes flaring brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His mana was entirely unleashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>'Mana output... increased to its maximum capacity. Ten times.'\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grey heart made of Yara's made dissipated almost immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A cold shockwave exploded outward, freezing the ground in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The golden seal cracked—then shattered with a loud crack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Hui's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stood up slowly, rolling his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath misted in the air, the temperature in the room dropping dangerously low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You wanted me to fight… without my swords?\" Aestrea muttered, stretching his fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His knuckles cracked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep, heavy cold radiated from his body now, thick like a storm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fine.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His feet slammed against the frozen floor, and then...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the blink of an eye, Aestrea appeared above Grandmaster Hui, his fist drawn back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The air howled as his mana-infused punch crashed downward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The force splits the floor, sending ice and debris flying in all directions. Grandmaster Hui barely managed to raise his arm, a golden barrier forming just in time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The impact shattered the first layer of his defense, pushing him back several feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That strength…!\" Grandmaster Hui muttered, his robe fluttering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea didn't stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He twisted mid-air, his foot slamming toward Hui's ribs—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandmaster Hui blocked just in time, but the sheer force sent him skidding backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea landed, his feet digging into the ice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The moment he touched the ground—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He shot forward again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Fuu...\" A cold breath escaped his lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's hand glowed, ice forming around his fingers like claws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His palm slammed toward Grandmaster Hui's chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pillar of ice erupted, threatening to freeze Hui solid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Grandmaster Hui was already moving, his hand forming a mudra.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Break.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A golden shockwave erupted from his body, shattering the ice instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea jumped back, dodging the blast—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only for Lord Vance to suddenly appear beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHIIIR!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vance's mechanical arm glowed, charging up a devastating punch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FWOOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea ducked, the fist barely missing his head—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the air pressure alone sent him sliding backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're fast,\" Vance growled, dashing forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"But not faster than me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His energy core pulsed, and suddenly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>WHOOSH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vance reappeared behind him, his metal fist slamming toward Aestrea's spine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just at the last second—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moonlit Ice Lotus Sword Combat Style Variant...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Frostbound Arcana! (✦ Flash Freeze Counter ✦) 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea spun, grabbing Vance's wrist mid-attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ice exploded across the metal limb, freezing it instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vance's movements locked up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shit—!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea drove his knee into Vance's gut, sending him flying into the wall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRASH!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The stone shattered on impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But before Aestrea could follow up—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sharp string wrapped around his ankle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His head snapped to the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her fingers twitched, and more threads shot toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Extend!\" He snapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's eyes glowed brighter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>FOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A powerful wave of cold energy erupted from his body, freezing everything in its path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Wei's strings stiffened, turning brittle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SNAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SNAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>SNAP!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The frozen threads shattered instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea's gaze locked onto her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You're annoying.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He dashed towards her, and before she could react—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand grabbed her throat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CRACK!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frost crawled across her skin, locking her body in place.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Madam Wei gasped, struggling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyes widened in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You…\" she choked out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea leaned in slightly, his breath cold against her skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You talk too much,\" he said flatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He slammed her into the ground, the ice exploding outward from the impact.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The floor froze solid, and Madam Wei stopped moving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea stood up, exhaling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His breath misted in the air, his mana still surging through his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned slowly—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes locked onto Grandmaster Hui.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The old man stood calmly, watching him with an unreadable gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Time to end this...\" Grandmaster Hui spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His hand immediately started creating a strange symbol, but before he could do anything more...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>『 Bleed 』\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"GAAAAAAAAAGHHH!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The full force of the [Bleed] attack slammed into him, tearing open a deep gash across his body. He collapsed to his knees, the pain crashing through him like a wave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Gosh… you guys were a real pain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea took his time walking toward the old man, cracking his neck as he rolled his shoulders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Say hello to the devil for me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shing!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The blade sliced through the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, Grandmaster Hui's head tumbled from his shoulders, landing with a soft thud on the ground, rolling slightly before coming to a stop.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fwip!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Aestrea flicked his sword, sending a spray of blood splattering across the floor. Without another word, he turned and started walking towards the exit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And as he reached the door, he muttered under his breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Explode.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>BOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The room behind him vanished in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent blast tore everything apart, leaving nothing but dust and rubble in its wake.\u003C\u002Fp>",2576,"2026-06-03T09:18:17.303Z","2026-06-03T09:18:22.612Z",1,"novelbin.me","41d7e22a41077d4db192033e34c3b7964aeba1ba0e50894a01282b895556fd2b","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-71","the-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-chapter-69",547,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-strongest-student-of-the-weakest-academy-cover.jpg"]