Battle Against the Demon King

Time passed slowly, and in the blink of an eye, more than half an hour had passed, and most of the trainees had arrived.

Several figures also appeared at this moment.

Two vice principals, Ji Xi and Chen Youcai.

Almost the instant they appeared, everyone fell silent.

Everyone knows that these two are legendary figures. Any one of their great achievements back then would be enough for an ordinary person to brag about for a lifetime.

Moreover, both of them have heavy workloads.

They rarely appear together.

Their presence here together demonstrates the importance of this competition.

Besides them, there were also some school leaders and staff, including Tang Daidai.

The group took their seats, their eyes scanning the crowd below the stage.

These people are like the pride of the academy.

Every future has the potential to become Seventh Tier Martial Artist.

Of course, in this world, most people need some opportunities to improve themselves.

People like Lin Mu, who rely on cheat codes to soar to great heights, are a minority.

Chen Youcai stepped forward at this moment. He had a kind face and looked at everyone present. He spoke slowly.

"Today is the Year-End Competition. The content of this year's competition is similar to previous years, consisting of two stages."

"First, cross mountains and seas. Second, climb to the highest peak."

Only those who complete both tasks will receive a prize!

"And the entire competition will be divided according to the strength of the martial artists..."

After a brief introduction, Chen Youcai announced to the crowd, "The competition begins!"

Almost the instant his words fell, a huge beam of light appeared over the entire square.

Most of the people present disappeared on the spot.

Lin Mu felt a moment of disorientation.

When I opened my eyes again, I found myself on the sea surface.

To the west, there is a towering mountain that reaches into the clouds.

Lin Mu had previously learned about the competition from Bai Mo.

Across mountains and seas.

As the name suggests, it means traveling from the sea to the mountains.

And to reach the summit.

They headed towards that mountain and climbed upwards.

I heard that there are nine Stone Platform on that mountain, and only by standing on Stone Platform can one achieve a ranking.

That is, the qualification to participate in the Hundred Academy Competition.

Although Lin Mu was handpicked by Chen Youcai, the various factions within the academy were intertwined, and the necessary procedures still had to be followed.

Furthermore, once you step onto the Stone Platform, you will receive certain rewards based on your ranking.

The higher the ranking, the greater the reward.

I heard that last year's winner got SS-grade Spirit Treasure.

This has made many people envious.

Lin Mu's figure plummeted rapidly, and almost instantly, he landed in the sea.

The seawater here is different from other places; it seems heavier and has greater resistance.

It's no exaggeration to say that anyone whose cultivation level is below the Third Order will find it extremely difficult to navigate this kind of seawater.

"The first requirement of the competition is that participants must not walk in the air, but can only move through the seawater."

"Second, you must not use spatial magic items or supernatural powers to move through space."

"Those who disobey orders will be disqualified!"

A sound as loud as thunder came.

All that could be seen was a figure appearing in the sky.

He is the referee for this competition.

Of course, I'm just a referee.

As long as the trainees do not violate the rules, he will not interfere at all.

Coming here means they have a certain talent and ability.

The next step is to hone their fighting spirit.

If it weren't for this fighting spirit...

The academy won't spend too much effort training them either.

Lin Mu looked around, trying to find out where Qin Bingfeng was.

Just then, a black energy wave rushed toward him.

This energy fluctuation was extremely malevolent, and its power was terrifying.

Seeing this, Lin Mu's long sword appeared in his hand, and streams of Space Power surged forth.

The rule simply prohibits trainees from using spatial teleportation techniques.

This does not mean that space-based methods cannot be used to launch attacks or defend.

Boom!

The two attacks collided, unleashing an extremely astonishing surge of power.

Lin Mu's figure retreated quickly, leaving a trail on the sea surface.

This scene attracted a lot of attention.

They never expected that someone would start a fight right from the beginning.

"It looks like Lin Mu and Qin Bingfeng!"

"I'd heard they didn't get along, but I didn't expect them to attack right away!"

"It seems Qin Bingfeng is eager to kill Lin Mu!"

"This tactic is a bit hard to understand. They're not competing for rankings, they're just after people!"

"..."

Many people were discussing it.

In their view, the two must have a deep-seated grudge, otherwise why would they be in such a hurry to take action?

Those inside the academy were watching the projected images appearing in the square.

Because this area itself was created by them using Formations.

Therefore, it allows for a comprehensive observation of the interior environment.

They also noticed the fight between the two.

When they saw Qin Bingfeng's methods, a hint of coldness appeared in Ji Xi and Tang Daidai's eyes.

They have been investigating Qin Bingfeng.

However, Qin Bingfeng kept a low profile during this period.

There was no trace of him at all.

Now that he is participating in the Year-End Competition, he has attracted a lot of attention.

When they saw him directly attack Lin Mu, some people showed surprise on their faces.

"You really want to kill Lin Mu that badly?" Ji Xi's eyes narrowed slightly as he spoke slowly.

"It seems that Lin Mu poses a great threat to him!" someone nearby said.

His name is Bai Yu, and he is the director of teaching, wielding considerable power within the college.

Moreover, he and Ji Xi have a very good relationship; they have known each other for a long time.

Ji Xi stared at Qin Bingfeng.

He knew very well that Qin Bingfeng was likely backed by the Demon King.

What made Qin Bingfeng not compete for a spot on the Nine Stone Platform, but instead kill Lin Mu?

There is obviously a reason.

Lin Mu's importance has surpassed that of the Nine Great Stone Platform.

Tang Daidai was also a little curious; what exactly was going on?

Why would Qin Bingfeng act so irrationally?

"What's up with this kid from the Qin family? Why is he wasting time here just to fight a Lesser Fiend?"

"I don't know. Logically speaking, Qin Bingfeng doesn't seem like the kind of reckless person!"

"I really don't know what he's thinking!"

"..."

Some people were talking about it.

After all, suspicion is just suspicion, and only a small number of people will investigate.

Most people still don't think that much about it.

In their eyes, Qin Bingfeng was still that highly talented and promising young man.

They were somewhat puzzled by Qin Bingfeng's behavior.

On the sea, Lin Mu looked at Qin Bingfeng.

He knew very well that Qin Bingfeng was no longer the Qin Bingfeng he used to be.

He was controlled by the Demon King, and his combat power reached an extremely terrifying level.

Even if Lin Mu were at his peak, he might not be a match for him.

"As expected of the Demon King! His methods are truly formidable!" Lin Mu sneered.

Qin Bingfeng's eyes held a hint of coldness.

He was prepared to kill Lin Mu.

However, he still wanted to protect Qin Bingfeng as a pawn, so he naturally wouldn't easily reveal his identity.

"Trying to frame someone when you can't win? I'm quite surprised, that attack just now didn't kill you!"

Lin Mu's face showed a hint of disdain.

"You think you can kill me with an attack of this level? You're underestimating me! Even if your avatar came in person, let alone if you were just a Divine Soul your soul attached to him, you wouldn't be a match for me!"

Qin Bingfeng's lips curled into a cold smile, and his eyes held a hint of disdain.

He felt that Lin Mu was being too arrogant.

I have absolutely no idea what kind of existence he is.

You should know that back then, he could destroy a city with a single breath of dragon fire.

If it weren't for a moment of carelessness, how could they have ended up like this!