In the stands, the deathly silence gave way to everyone's screams.
Deafening cheers resounded throughout the Martial Arts Arena, fervent excitement shining on every student's face.
Xiao Fan and Xiao Yan's battle had indirectly spurred all the students to pursue strength, making the atmosphere of study in the Outer Academy even better in the days that followed. Yet no subsequent match in the Inner Academy Selection Tournament featured students quite so monstrous.
Of course, that was all for later. Right now, everyone's attention was fixed on the platform. Soon, the smoke and dust dispersed, and two hazy figures appeared before the crowd.
"Xiao Fan!"
"Xiao Fan!"
"Xiao Fan!"
Once they saw that both were unharmed, everyone shouted Xiao Fan's name at the top of their lungs.
Xiao Fan bowed slightly toward the surrounding stands, then walked over to Xiao Yan. Looking at his pale face, he smiled faintly. "How are you?"
Xiao Yan shook his head, indicating with a wry smile that he was fine.
Had Deputy Headmaster Hu Gan not rushed into the explosion and protected them, both would probably have been blasted away by the energy it unleashed. At the time, Xiao Yan had even felt the threat of death from that explosion.
His own face pale, Xiao Fan patted Xiao Yan's shoulder and said helplessly, "I haven't fully mastered that move yet, so I couldn't hold it back. That's why I told you to be careful earlier." Shaking his groggy head, Xiao Fan added bitterly, "Ugh, I need to hurry back and get some sleep." After all, that strike had consumed more than half his soul power.
Hu Gan flew into the air and waved for the surrounding students to quiet down before announcing, "First place in this Inner Academy Selection Tournament goes to Xiao Fan."
"Everyone