The atmosphere on the field instantly grew heated.
Everyone's eyes focused on Gu Yue and Tang Wuling.
One was an Elemental Master Martial Soul who controlled six elements; the other was a Blue Silver Grass Martial Soul with astonishing strength.
Both were the best students in Grade 1 Class 5.
They were genuinely curious about who would win.
"I won't lose this battle. I can't lose!"
"I have a reason I can't lose!"
Tang Wuling shouted in her heart, clenching her fists tightly, her eyes brimming with fighting spirit.
She had to prove that she wasn't inferior to Gu Yue, that she was the one best suited to stand by Cheng Duoyi's side.
Gu Yue looked at Tang Wuling, and a trace of seriousness flickered in her eyes. She thought, Tang Wuling, you may have been with Yi'er for three years, but my appearance will show you who the rightful one is! I have to win this match. I'll make you see who's best suited to stay by Yi'er's side, who can protect him!
The two walked to the center of the field and faced each other, thirty meters apart.
Wu Changkong stood between them. He glanced at the two girls, curiosity flickering in his eyes. He wanted to see who would win, too.
"Final match: Gu Yue versus Tang Wuling. Stop once you've landed a hit."
"I will," they replied in unison.
"Get ready!" Wu Changkong called. "Begin!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Gu Yue launched the first attack.
Though they were supposed to stop once they'd landed a hit, she held nothing back. She raised both hands at once, blue light blooming from her left palm and red light from her right.
She really proved the saying: the left hand hits hard, the right hand hits harder.
"Ice Spike! Fireball!"
Ten sharp Ice Spikes and ten fist-sized Fireballs appeared out of thin air. Carrying icy cold and scorching heat, they rained down on Tang Wuling.
At the sight, Xie Xie swallowed hard.
"Brother Cheng, they're not going to get hurt fighting like this, are they...?"
He'd clearly seen how powerful Gu Yue was. He hadn't expected she'd held back when fighting him!
"They'll be fine," Cheng Duoyi said.
With Leng Xue'er and Wu Changkong here, how could anything happen?
The surrounding students gasped. They hadn't expected Gu Yue to launch such a fierce attack right from the start.
Tang Wuling didn't dare let her guard down. She pushed off with one foot and sprang sideways like a leopard, narrowly dodging the first wave.
"Bang! Bang! Bang!"
The Ice Spikes and Fireballs slammed into the ground with a series of loud crashes.
But Gu Yue's attacks didn't stop.
"Wind Blade!"
Countless sharp blue-green Wind Blades appeared out of thin air and shot toward Tang Wuling.
Tang Wuling hurriedly rolled to dodge, but some of the Wind Blades still struck her. Thanks to her excellent physique, she didn't bleed and could withstand the blows.
Tang Wuling hadn't expected Gu Yue to be so strong. All she could do was keep dodging, looking utterly bedraggled.
Gu Yue's attacks came in wave after wave like the tide, giving her no chance to catch her breath.
She didn't even have time to use a Soul Skill!
She was being completely overwhelmed!
Standing to the side, Xie Xie watched Tang Wuling dodge in such a sorry state. At last, he felt a little better. So I'm not the only one Gu Yue beat up that badly!
Just then, Gu Yue's voice rang out again.
"Tang Wuling, admit defeat. You're no match for me. If you keep fighting, you'll only humiliate yourself."
Gu Yue's tone was calm.
Yet it carried an unquestionable confidence.
Tang Wuling stopped dodging and panted, sweat covering her forehead.
She lifted her head and looked at Gu Yue, stubbornness shining in her eyes.
"I won't give up!"
Her voice was a little hoarse, but her resolve was unmistakable.
Just then, she saw Cheng Duoyi standing not far away.
He was watching her with an encouraging look, and he even made a gesture that said, "You're the best."
Tang Wuling's heart instantly filled with strength.
No, I can't lose!
I can't lose in front of Brother Yi'er!
My journey isn't over yet!
I have to get stronger and protect Brother Yi'er!
Tang Wuling took a deep breath, determination flashing in her eyes.
Hajiling, was this the power of bonds?
Tang Wuling reached for her Storage Soul Tool, and a pair of heavy Thousand-Refined Tungsten Steel Hammers appeared in her hands.
The moment the Thousand-Refined Tungsten Steel Hammers appeared, Tang Wuling's aura changed.
She was no longer a frail little girl. She was a seasoned warrior who had fought countless battles.
"You think you can beat me just because you've got two hammers? How naive," Gu Yue said coolly.
"Earth Sink! Ice Ball!"
The ground beneath Tang Wuling's feet caved in again, trapping her legs so she couldn't move. Just like Xie Xie, she was a sitting duck.
"Let's see you dodge this!" Gu Yue said coldly.
"Ice Spike! Fireball!"
Countless Ice Spikes and Fireballs rained down on Tang Wuling once more.
But just then, a roar suddenly rang out.
"Hah!"
Tang Wuling stamped down hard with both feet and broke free in an instant. She wasn't Xie Xie, whose strength was too weak to escape.
Her strength was tremendous!
She swung the Thousand-Refined Tungsten Steel Hammers in her hands as easily as if they were two stalks of straw.
"Clang! Clang! Clang!"
The Thousand-Refined Tungsten Steel Hammers traced a series of afterimages through the air, smashing apart every Ice Spike and Fireball that came at her.
In Tang Wuling's eyes, Gu Yue's attacks were just like rare metals that refused to be tamed. She would use her strength to show those unruly rare metals who their king was!
I'm your master!
Sparks flew as ice shards filled the air.
Like a god of war, Tang Wuling charged at Gu Yue.
Though her Martial Soul was Blue Silver Grass, not an agility-attack type, she was still incredibly fast. The ground trembled beneath her feet as she charged, like a ferocious beast!
"What?" Gu Yue's eyes widened. For the first time, a look of shock appeared on her face.
She hadn't expected Tang Wuling to break free so quickly, or to deflect her Ice Spikes and Fireballs so effortlessly.
As Tang Wuling reached her, she let out a shout and swung the Thousand-Refined Tungsten Steel Hammer in her hand down at Gu Yue with the force of a thousand jun.
Silver light flashed around Gu Yue as she hurriedly dodged. At the same time, Ice Spikes and Fireballs shot toward Tang Wuling again.
Tang Wuling easily smashed the Ice Spikes and Fireballs apart, then seized her chance.
"First Soul Skill, Bind!"
Tang Wuling shouted, and a yellow Hundred-Year Soul Ring rose from beneath her feet. Countless tough strands of Blue Silver Grass burst through the ground, coiling toward Gu Yue like venomous snakes.
"Teleport!"
Gu Yue vanished from where she stood in an instant, narrowly avoiding the Bind.
As for the Blue Silver Grass, it had only just emerged from the ground and struck nothing but empty air.
Tang Wuling hurriedly controlled the Blue Silver Grass to attack Gu Yue, determined to ensnare her. If she could Bind her, Tang Wuling was confident she could win the match with one punch!
But Gu Yue's Teleport, like her Fireballs and Ice Spikes, could be used repeatedly. The Blue Silver Grass had a hard time catching her.
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