Chapter 205: with translation of chapter title

Lin Ke

Mo Li

Linke Grand

Newblood

Huo Ke Lu Qi Ya

Bao Bi Shi Mi Si

Ka Li Mu Wu Si Man

Paro Sage

Selin Witch

Ke Di Witch

Lai Ang Nei Er Family

Suo Lun Lu Qi Ya

Rui Wo Si Suo Forum

And the academy's ranking only compares the scores individuals obtain in course exams where total scores are equal, without considering whether the courses are the same.

Phantom Bullet Coupe

One-Minded Elixir

Grand Elixir Shop

In the corner, Huo Ke. Lu Qi Ya and Bao Bi. Shi Mi Si, who were preparing to take up positions as assistant researchers at the advanced academy, after hearing some inside information about this exchange study, having nothing to do, came to watch.

Seeing Lin Ke, who had teased the Lucia family two months earlier, Huo Ke's brows furrowed slightly, as if muttering to himself, or as if asking his mischievous friend Bao Bi beside him.

"How did he also come? Shouldn't we ask you Lucia?"

Bao Bi gave a snort of laughter: "After the other side previously probed your Lucia family's attitude toward him in the sand fight, these two months have seen only the development announcement, the release of the 'One Intent' potion, and then leaving the academy."

Junior Academy South District Storm Sea

A few days ago, rumors spread again that the Leonel family had completely taken over the Spirit Tree World.

Lu Qi Ya Family

His true backing, the Pa Luo Xian Ze is far away on the frontline battlefield, the Se Lin Witch lacks sufficient deterrence, and the Ke Di Witch is without desire or pursuit.

Facing your Lucia family's aggressive, intent-on-killing-him stance, if you don't dodge a bit, how can it be okay?

For some reason, Bao Bi's tone when saying these words came across as somewhat sarcastic and mocking, full of ridicule.

Suo Lun

Recently, public opinion toward the Lucia family has been very negative.

Especially, the Rui Wo Si Suo Forum actively exposed that, in the year Linke Grand was on the academy's key cultivation and protection list, he, in order to avoid being targeted by the Lu Qi Ya Family, chose to accept conscription and flee to the frontline battlefield to avoid the spotlight.

This report directly provoked the dissatisfaction of many wizards of Newblood origin.

Assistant Researcher

Launch Conference

Trauma First Aid

Senior Second-Level Witch

Afterwards, there were two or even three sages—what would happen then?

Now they bully Newblood; in the future, won't they be riding on the heads of the half-blood families, lording it over them?

Many collaborations with the Lu Qi Ya family have not been completely cut off, but there is already a trend of reducing scale and frequency.

Huo Ke, who cares about the family, saw all this and was worried sick.

Bao Bi, seeing this, restrained some of his harsh nature and advised: "You are neither the clan chief nor an elder, so stop constantly worrying about the family. No matter how much you worry, it's useless. Better to look after yourself first."

Huo Ke let out a long sigh and did not respond to Bao Bi's words.

He naturally knew that Bao Bi was right.

But he could only appreciate the good intention, yet could not accept it.

With such a personality, it cannot be changed.

Lin Ke, who got off the "Phantom Coupe", also noticed Huo Ke Lu Qi Ya and Bao Bi Si Mi Si, but paid no attention.

A temporary shed and a 100m×100m arena were set up in the central square.

The first round of the re-examination: the interview, which took place in the shed.

The second round: practical combat, which took place on the arena.

Mo Li sat in the "Phantom Coupe" and did not get out.

Lin Ke walked into the shed alone, preparing for the interview.

"Yo, you came too."

The interview was conducted by three senior second-rank wizards; one of them, upon seeing Lin Ke, jokingly asked in a familiar tone, "Are you planning to run away again?"

This senior second-rank wizard was named Karim Usman, and he had dealt with Lin Ke many times before.

After Lin Ke was promoted to a full wizard, the academy arranged for him to study on his own and also provided one-on-one tutoring to answer his questions and clear up his doubts.

The one in charge of Lin Ke's private tutoring was none other than Karim Usman.

When Lin Ke entered the advanced institute for further study, Karim Usman also served as the instructor for the Trauma First Aid course.

Over time, their relationship naturally became familiar.

Most importantly, Karim Usman is a Kodi wizard—an elder of the Paro Sage lineage.

Although after rising to become the new leader of the Paro Sage lineage, he withdrew from the frontline battlefield, returned to the advanced institute to teach, and prepared to break through to third-rank wizard.

But there is also a sentimental bond; they have taken great care of Lin Ke, this rising star of their lineage.

They were naturally quite familiar with what Lin Ke had experienced.

Speaking of which, Karim Usman had given advance notice to Sorryn the wizard last night about some of the details of this exchange study.

Lin Ke didn't take offense, laughing, "I have no choice but to run away."

The other two senior second-rank wizards were both instructors at the advanced academy, one from a pureblood family, the other from a half-blood family, and they felt nothing toward Lin Ke.

They neither disliked nor admired him.

They maintained a strictly businesslike attitude, interrupting the small talk between Lin Ke and Karim Usman.

The pureblood wizard, with a stern face, said, "Since you're here, let's begin the interview."

The half-blood wizard flipped through the smartbrain, let out an surprised "eh", and said in astonishment, "It seems no interview is needed; the academy specially noted that if Linke Grand participates in this exchange study's team leadership competition, he does not need a re-exam and will automatically obtain one of the spots."

This news—not only surprised the half-blood wizard who discovered it, but also left Lin Ke himself and the other two somewhat dazed.

How could it be that no re-exam is needed and he automatically gets one of the spots?

The pureblood wizard immediately questioned, "Could there be a mistake?"

The half-blood wizard shoved the office smartbrain toward the pureblood wizard, speaking in an unhappy tone, "Ask the main tower spirit yourself. This notice was issued directly by the main tower spirit, bypassing the advanced academy's branch tower spirit."

"Forget it."

Seeing this, the pureblood wizard promptly gave up.

The main tower spirit that oversees the tower spirits of the elementary and advanced academies, as well as the tower spirits of many other buildings, serving wizards and apprentice wizards, has its main body located at the academy headquarters.

This means that the decision to let Lin Ke automatically obtain a team leadership spot came from the academy headquarters!

How could a mere ordinary instructor of the advanced academy dare to question it?

"Ha! Good thing!"

Karim Usman let out a chuckle, then said seriously to Lin Ke, "For you, this is a great advantage. At this juncture, if you can avoid unnecessary battles, do so, so that the enemy won't learn your weaknesses and then devise targeted measures against you."

"Thank you for the reminder, Brother Karim."

Lin Ke himself also came to understand this, sincerely thanked him, and used the title they had agreed upon in private.

"If that's the case, then go out."

The pureblood wizard could hardly bear to see the friendly exchange between the two, who were on the same side, finding it quite eyesore, and promptly interrupted the spell.

"Once you're out, don't go spreading rumors everywhere, lest you cause unnecessary trouble."

The half-blood wizard's attitude was somewhat better, and he kindly reminded them.

No matter how you put it, the steadfast half-blood wizard who neither flatters nor kneels to purebloods, and the similarly steadfast Newblood wizard who neither flatters nor kneels, naturally help each other.

"Yes." Lin Ke replied, then immediately left the booth.

He didn't bother with the gazes of classmates gathered around the arena, whether in groups of three or two, or alone, and headed straight for his own vehicle.

As a result, Mo Li was no longer in the passenger seat.

Instead, she had moved to the back row, where she began exchanging skincare secrets and dressing tips with Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke, who had arrived at some point.

"Um……"

The two girls, as they talked, ended up developing feelings for each other.

Mo Li still guarded against Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke in every way, not allowing her to have too much or too intimate contact with Lin Ke, yet this did not prevent her from forming a friendship with Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke.

This relationship left Lin Ke with a headache.

"I regard you as a potential love rival, yet I also treat you as a close friend."

"Perhaps only girls can sort out this relationship."

Lin Ke opened the car door, sat in the driver's seat, and carefully thought over the conversation that had just taken place in the booth.

"How was it? Did you pass?"

Mo Li, without looking up, glanced at Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's newly done nails while asking concernedly.

"Lin Ke big brother, you surely passed the interview, right?"

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke's changeable personality suddenly turned sweet and cloying, full of affected charm.

"You're not allowed to call me big brother!"

When it came to a matter of principle, Mo Li immediately objected, her face turning stern.

"I'm going to call you that."

Ai Rui Si. Ke La Ke refused.

Seeing that the two were about to engage in an extremely childish argument, Lin Ke hurriedly slipped away and got out of the car again.

At this point, the first stage of the re-examination: the interview had already ended.

The three senior second-rank wizards walked out of the booth and came onto the arena.

The pureblood wizard was the first to step forward and speak:

"This exchange study with Shadow City has been brewing for a long time, with many twists and turns; the decision was only made a few days ago, and last night we gave a temporary notice.

However rushed it may be, this exchange study is a major affair concerning the academy's honor and reputation, and must be taken seriously.

As candidates for team leader, you should firmly establish the idea of bringing glory to the academy, and should……

"Enough with the nonsense."

The half-blood wizard suddenly interjected, giving no face to the pureblood wizard, "The second stage of the re-examination: practical combat will be held shortly. There is a decision from the academy headquarters that I will announce first.

In view of Linke Grand's wizard's outstanding academic performance, he completed his internship task early by responding to the summons, performed outstandingly during it, and is therefore specially exempted from the exam, automatically obtaining one of the team leader spots."

The Newblood wizard Karim Usman announced proudly, "That is to say, the academy headquarters believes Linke Grand has the ability to directly serve as one of the team leaders this time, while you all need to compete for the remaining spot."

As his words fell, an uproar erupted.

"I won't accept this!"

Below the arena, a first-rank wizard who once came from the "Pureblood Will" and now from the "Pureblood Glory" immediately stepped forward, provoking, "Linke Grand, if you are still a man, accept my challenge and win this spot with genuine ability!"

Saying that, this pureblood first-rank wizard turned to look at Linke Grand, his tone full of contempt: "I don't know if you've got what it takes."

The three senior second-rank wizards on the dueling platform, Hawk and Bobby watching from the corner of the central square, the participants scattered around the platform, and the many people monitoring the squad leader selection via real-time surveillance all turned their gazes to Lin Ke.

Watch how Lin Ke responds.

Will he lash out in rage, revealing his hand, or make excuses to back down?

Lin Ke gave a faint smile and asked seriously, "Are you ready?"

"What?"

The pure-blood first-rank wizard blinked slightly, not quite grasping Lin Ke's meaning.

"Are you ready?"

Lin Ke asked again, this time more detailed: "Are you ready to die?"

"You……"

The pure-blood first-rank wizard instantly flared with rage—who talks like that?

But before he could finish his sentence, he swallowed it back.

The usually mild and water-like Lin Ke's demeanor shifted dramatically, exuding a rich, icy killing intent.

The surrounding air was affected, faintly twisting.

Only then did the pure-blood first-rank wizard understand what Lin Ke meant by asking if he was ready; he felt annoyed but dared not let his guard down, immediately invoking his innate art.

With a swish, the triple-element first-ring defensive art "Diamond Wandering Shield" of metal, earth, and wood was unleashed.

Eight facets of shield, harder than diamond, arc-shaped facets appeared around him, tracing a wondrous orbit.

Sometimes they joined together, forming a shield with greater defensive area;

sometimes they stacked, forming a shield with unchanged stress area but enhanced defensive capability;

sometimes they all linked, forming an eggshell shape that defended against more attacks.

Lin Ke let the pure-blood first-rank wizard finish his defensive preparations before he began to move.

With a thought, his innate art "Battle Armor" manifested as the "Ailan Battle Armor," instantly covering his whole body.

The instant the armor was complete, a powerful jet of flame shot from the soles of his boots.

Lin Ke shifted from extreme stillness to extreme motion, launching himself toward the sky at near-sonic speed.

"What the heck?"

That thought rose in the pure-blood first-rank wizard's mind; his head lifted involuntarily, trying to track Lin Ke's trajectory to prepare a defense.

"Watch out!"

Suddenly, a companion's startled cry and warning came from beside him.

The pure-blood first-rank wizard also sensed something off—the sky was a clear blue, without a single white cloud; where could Linke Grand's figure be?

Moreover, he was in battle—how could he make such a rookie mistake, using his naked eye to chase the enemy?

Boom—

Before the wizard could lower his raised head, before he could collect his thoughts,

a black shadow appeared before him at a speed invisible to the naked eye, unleashing a long-charged uppercut with fierce force.

Packing Lin Ke's full-body strength, plus a tenfold boost from the armor that looked like Ailan Battle Armor but was actually Anti-Luo Ken Battle Armor, and a tiny bit of source power from the "small world" converted into physical enhancement, this powerful strike landed squarely on the pure-blood first-rank wizard's clean chin.

Rocket launch!

The pure-blood first-rank wizard spewed blood madly while shooting upward with an acceleration no less than a Ferrari LaFerrari's 2.8-second 0–100 km/h.

His innate art Diamond Wandering Shield had actually reacted subconsciously, setting up three layers of defense at his chest.

Yet Lin Ke pierced it like chopsticks through tofu, in no way affecting the speed and force of the blow to his chin.

Lin Ke planted his left foot, raised his right leg over his head, delivered a Willow Leg Sweep that boosted his ascent speed to extreme, then slammed the pure-blood first-rank wizard—who hadn't risen much—hard into the ground.

Crack—crack—sounds rang out in succession.

Both the sound of the floor spider-webbing from the sudden massive impact and the sound of the pure-blood first-rank wizard's bones shattering throughout his body.

He casually tossed a first-ring water Healing Art and a first-ring wood Life Light Recovery, clinging to the life of the pure-blood first-rank wizard lying in a ground crater, constantly spraying blood, on the brink of death.

Lin Ke glanced at the pure-blood first-rank wizard who couldn't withstand a single blow and sneered, "I haven't even used any other arts, and you're already down. Truly, aside from your mouth, there's nothing hard about you from head to toe."

Amomum, and also pig heart.

Not only strike the body, but also strike the spirit.

Just as Lin Ke, without observing magical decorum, opened with a Soul Shock and Soul Frenzy, disrupting the pure-blood first-rank wizard's thoughts.

Only after that came the raging surge assault's uppercut and Willow Leg Sweep.

Surveying the entire scene, the classmates who had watched from start to finish—this one-sided beating lasting under two seconds—were utterly shocked by Lin Ke's combat power.

Lin Ke pushed up his slightly loose wire-rimmed glasses and gave a genteel grin:

"A bunch of mud chickens and tile dogs."

"Who else?"