A Narrow Defeat

On the arena stage.

Lu Zhen did not have the Liu sisters raise their shields and stand at the front as usual.

"Jingshu, Jingyi," Lu Zhen said in a low voice. "No need to defend."

The two sisters froze.

"If you want to enter a Top Ten Academy for Pre-Exam Training, merely muddling through simply won't do." Lu Zhen looked ahead. "Show the Subtle Intent you possess in full.

"That way, your chances of entering a good academy for Pre-Exam Training will be greater."

Liu Jingshu and Liu Jingyi exchanged a glance.

"Alright!" the two women answered in unison.

The three of them assumed attacking stances at the same time.

Across from them.

Wu Tian watched this scene, a strange glint flashing through his eyes.

"Interesting." Wu Tian grinned.

He raised a hand, stopping the two teammates behind him who were preparing to form hand seals.

"Stand back," Wu Tian said calmly. "Leave this to me."

The two teammates respectfully retreated.

Barefoot, Wu Tian stepped forward.

A vast, ancient will instantly surged from his body into the heavens.

Second level of True Intent, Manifestation!

The air across the entire arena solidified. Golden light circulated around him, making him resemble a wrathful vajra with glaring eyes.

"Lu Zhen."

Wu Tian's voice was like a great bell and a mighty chime. "You are truly a worthy opponent. Therefore, I will send you off this stage with my strongest move."

"Seventh-rank technique, Great Sun Suppressing Hell Fist."

"Ultimate move—Sunfall!"

Wu Tian threw a punch.

Golden light gathered in midair, faintly transforming into a blinding, scorching sun.

Even the arena floor could no longer bear the burden.

Liu Jingshu and Liu Jingyi gritted their teeth and cried out together.

Sword radiance and shield light flared simultaneously.

Two condensed strands of Subtle Intent surged upward