The second round of the individual competition had arrived, and with it, the moment everyone had been waiting for.
When the Referee announced the matchups, the stands of the Star Luo Grand Stadium instantly erupted.
"Long Yue! It's Long Yue!"
"That lunatic Long from Monster Academy!"
Amid the crowd's feverish excitement, Long Yue slowly walked onto the arena floor. He wore his signature red school uniform, his bald head gleaming in the sunlight. He looked like a walking blaze, radiating a pressure that made hearts tremble.
His opponent was a young girl in a long blue dress.
The girl had waterfall-like blue hair and delicate features, and her martial soul was a typical ice attribute. At that moment, she was looking at Long Yue with admiration. There was no fear in her eyes, only anticipation.
"Hello, Senior Long Yue."
The girl bowed respectfully, her voice clear and pleasant.
Long Yue nodded slightly and gave her a gentle smile. "Hello."
The girl took a deep breath, seemingly making up her mind. Nervous yet resolute, she said, "Senior Long Yue, I know I can't beat you. But... could you agree to a request?"
"Go ahead." Long Yue looked at her with some surprise.
"I want... I want to give it everything I have!"
The girl clenched her fists, a stubborn light shining in her eyes. "I want to unleash all my soul skills without holding anything back and attack you with my strongest strike! Please don't attack right away. Give me this chance, will you?"
For a soul master, facing a top expert head-on in a major competition was the highest honor, even if that moment bloomed and faded like a fleeting flower.
Long Yue paused, then burst into hearty laughter.
"All right! I agree!"
He folded his arms across his chest