"My opponent in the finals is Ye Wuchen."
Lin Qingxia's voice was slightly lower than usual, carrying a rare solemnity. As soon as she spoke, the surrounding air seemed to become heavier.
"Ye Wuchen, the one ranked first in Zero Class who has never appeared in public?" Xiao Han continued.
"It's him." Lin Qingxia handed over a thin sheet of paper. "The academy has kept him well hidden. He has the cultivation of a peak Martial Master Realm Ninth Level and possesses an SS+ level [Void Body] Martial Soul."
She paused, as if organizing her thoughts.
"This Martial Soul is extremely troublesome. Ordinary fist and foot techniques, as well as those colorful energy attacks, are mostly like a mud ox sinking into the sea, not even causing a ripple. Moreover, most of his usual methods are not aimed at your body."
Xiao Han took the few pages of paper, and when his fingertips touched them, he felt a slight coolness.
"Spirit, soul, and spatial distortion." He read it word by word, then whispered the key words.
Indeed, this is even more difficult to deal with than someone as tough as Long Aotian. Long Aotian is like a mountain standing right in front of you; you know how high and dangerous it is, and there's always a direction to confront him head-on.
This Ye Wuchen is like an invisible fog; you don't even know which corner he'll emerge from or how he'll strike you.
No matter how powerful the "Annihilation Divine Fist" is, it's futile if it can't even touch the person, or if its power is completely neutralized by the void state. It's still hard to say how effective the purification power of the Chaos Green Lotus will be against this void.
"More than that."
Lin Qingxia added:
"Information suggests that his Void Body can withstand some attacks from even Martial Grandmaster Realm experts. What's more troublesome is that he has also mastered an extremely powerful mental technique that can directly interfere with an opponent's five senses and six perceptions, and even create all sorts of chaotic illusions to confuse people."
Xiao Han let out a soft breath, and the light in the room seemed to dim slightly.
"But."
Lin Qingxia's voice rang out again, breaking the brief silence:
"That Void Body is not truly without flaws. Ultimately, it is built upon the understanding and application of spatial and spiritual power. If one can find the gaps in its ethereal transformations, or attack it in a way that exceeds its cognitive scope, theoretically, it could be effective."
Her words carried a certain weight of expectation.
"Your spatial talent that you displayed in the battle, and that... well, that unconventional explosive power, might just be the fulcrum to pry open his shell."
Xiao Han's fingertips gently traced the edge of the document.
Nothingness... Immune to attack...
In his mind, certain profound fragments from the "Shadow Void Scripture" concerning the intertwining of void and shadow flashed by.
"I will do my best to adjust over the next three days," Xiao Han said, his voice calm yet carrying a weighty quality. "Thank you for the reminder, Mentor Lin, and for this information."
Lin Qingxia stood up, walked to his side, and patted his shoulder lightly twice.
"Just do your best, get some rest, and get back to peak condition. You've already won against me."
After she finished speaking, she paused, her usually crisp and capable tone now carrying a very subtle, almost imperceptible pause.
"Of course, I'd much rather see you bring that honor back honored in a dignified and honorable manner."
Lin Qingxia's figure quickly disappeared outside the door. The training room door closed with a soft sound, and the room returned to silence.
Xiao Han stood alone, the information about Ye Wuchen still lying open on the table, the handwriting clear.
He walked over slowly, picked up the papers again, and his gaze fell on the four words "Void Body".
Three days...
He muttered to himself, lightly tapping the words with his fingertip.
"The Shadow Void Scripture, The A Step to the Ends of the Earth... Ye Wuchen, perfect timing. Let's see if your void can conceal its power, or my shadow can devour everything."
Time was of the essence, but his fighting spirit only intensified. Ye Wuchen, the Void Body? Immune to attacks? Perfect! Let him see if SSS+ level power can break through that so-called Void when it encounters a martial skill at the Perfect Realm!
Throughout the Imperial Capital, and indeed the entire Dragon Nation, all eyes focused on the martial arts competition's grand finale three days later. The unexpected dark horse, Xiao Han, would face off against the reclusive champion of Zero Class, Ye Wuchen. Would this epic duel continue the dark horse's legend, or defend the title of champion?
Xiao Han was unaware of and indifferent to the clamor from the outside world. He only knew that for that supreme glory, and to live up to the expectations of all those who supported him, he had to fight with all his might once again, facing death to live!
The battle drums of the finals seemed to be beating in his ears.
The day before the final of the Imperial Capital Academy Grand Competition, the air seemed to freeze, only to be ignited by a surge of emotions in the next second.
The entire Imperial Capital Academy —no, the entire Imperial Capital —were in an uproar because of this upcoming showdown.
Drones from various media outlets hovered like a swarm of buzzing bees above the university, striving to capture images from every corner.
Long lines formed at the university gates from early morning, with countless ordinary citizens and martial arts enthusiasts hoping to witness this pinnacle battle of the younger generation.
The area around the training ground has been completely transformed. Countless sophisticated live-streaming devices are scattered throughout the area, with cameras focused on the center of tomorrow's event, awaiting the grand opening.
Inside the academy, groups of students chattered amongst themselves. Xiao Han and Ye Wuchen were the absolute focus of attention, with various analyses and speculations arising. Some even secretly opened betting odds, placing all sorts of bets.
Despite the deafening noise outside, the cultivation room in the independent courtyard of Core Sequence A-07 was eerily quiet.
Xiao Han sat cross-legged on a futon, his breathing long and even.
Inside the cultivation room, the rich spiritual energy, far exceeding that of the outside world, actively flowed into his body, nourishing every inch of his muscles, bones, and flesh.
He wasn't trying to break through a bottleneck, but rather meticulously refining his spirit and energy, harmonizing them to their peak.
Tomorrow he will face Ye Wuchen; this battle will be the most perilous one he has faced since his transmigration.
Ye Wuchen's [Void Body] is immune to most attacks, and combined with his elusive spiritual and spatial techniques, he is indeed a formidable opponent.
My thoughts wandered, and memories of the past came flooding back.
The Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony, featuring two laughable F-rank useless Martial Souls, drew ridicule from the entire audience.
Bai Xue'er's undisguised contempt and determination, Zhao Yu's smug and arrogant face...
Immediately, the God-Level Choice System was bound.
The first choice was shameful, but also incredibly rewarding. He forcibly kissed Su Linglong, which resulted in the evolution of two Martial Souls, the Chaos Green Lotus and the Eternal Night Monarch, both reaching SSS+!
The Beihai City Warrior Center's assessment: a preliminary test of their abilities.
In a life-or-death situation in a low-risk area outside the city, he turned the tables and killed the robbers.
The mystical valley holds a unique destiny; the Black-Scaled Mad Ape is slain, and the Eternal Night Monarch evolves once more.
Stepping into the Imperial Capital Academy, he rose from an ordinary student whom everyone could bully to a powerful figure who slapped faces and made a strong comeback, eventually reaching the core Zero Class and shocking countless people.
The ancient ruins of the Black Mist Forest, the guardian of the Martial Grandmaster, the Shadow Void Scripture, and the sequel to "The Annihilation Divine Fist";
In the Academy Grand Competition, he advanced triumphantly all the way, defeating Luo Bing, overpowering Shi Lei, and then in the semi-finals, his two Shi Potian punches brought the arrogant Long Aotian down from his pedestal.
Every choice is accompanied by enormous risks and unimaginable pressure. Every breakthrough is the result of sweat, blood, and even a life-or-death struggle.
The system was his greatest asset, but his own efforts, unwavering will, and decisiveness at crucial moments were equally indispensable.
The ever-renewing power of the Chaos Green Lotus, the unpredictable mystique of the Eternal Night Monarch, the all-encompassing nature of the Creation-Heaven-Penetrating Art, the profound mystery of the Shadow Void Scripture, the graceful fluidity of "A Step to the Ends of the Earth," the domineering destruction of the "Annihilation Divine Fist," the purifying and killing power of the "Green Lotus Sword Song," and the newly emerging [Shadow Avatar]...
These factors together constitute his current strength.
"Buzz..."
The communication jade talisman at her waist vibrated slightly.