After a brief rest at noon, the finals of this Academy Competition were about to officially begin in the afternoon.
The audience below the stage was still packed, but they seemed rather lacking in enthusiasm.
The main reason was that Imperial First Academy was simply too strong this year. By this point in the competition, there was no longer any suspense.
Still, their opponents were dark horses. Though they were a little weaker, they were at least somewhat worth watching.
By now, that catchy saying about Lin Mo had spread far and wide.
Some people firmly believed it, but naturally, many others were skeptical. They felt it was exaggerated beyond reason and found it quite irritating.
Regardless of which side they were on, everyone wanted to see whether Lin Mo, if he truly went all out, could really contend with a Transcendent Grade powerhouse.
"It's starting!"
The competitors from both sides began taking the stage one after another.
Lin Mo took the lead, standing at the very front of his team. Opposite him, standing at the forefront as well and facing him head-on, was Violet Empire First Academy's representative—Nolun Ossivius.
"Hmph, I've finally run into you..."
Nolun spoke first from across the stage. "You were quite lucky before. Whether in the group stage or the elimination rounds, you never encountered us. But in the end, you still can't escape!"
"The feeling's mutual."
Lin Mo smiled, no longer caring about her lofty tone.
There was no point talking to a bratty little girl like her. The quickest and easiest way was to teach her a lesson with strength.
"Then, are both sides ready?"
The referee for this match was different from before. It had been replaced by the ice-element Mage who had given a demonstration during the opening ceremony of the