After taking a few steps, Ji Juechen got up and followed. The distance between the two was only one meter. Cao Yu glanced back at him but didn't bother to pay him any attention.
Cao Yu had heard about Ji Juechen's Sword Maniac at the academy.
Moreover, this guy particularly enjoys challenging others to fights, so Cao Yu didn't need to guess to know why he had come to find him.
Seeing that Ji Juechen became a little anxious and couldn't help but call out from behind, " Cao Yu, I want to see just how big the gap is between us. I hope you can grant my request."
Cao Yu snorted and said, "Why should I agree to that? What benefit would it bring me?"
Ji Juechen pondered for a moment, then drew the black iron sword in his hand.
Looking at the iron sword in his hand, Ji Juechen seemed somewhat reluctant, but still said in a deep voice, "As long as you win, this sword is yours."
"Oh, what's so good about your sword?"
"It is Soul Tool forged from meteorite iron from outer space. Its blade is incredibly hard, yet extremely flexible."
Meteorite from outer space?
The materials used to make this are quite unique. Oh well, why not take advantage of this bargain?
Cao Yu chuckled softly, "Alright then, I won't take advantage of you. If you beat me, this Level 7 Soul Tool in my hand is yours."
This Soul Tool looks just like a hand grenade, but its effects are far more powerful.
Not only does it have an extremely wide blast radius, but it also doesn't require much Soul Power to activate. Its small size makes it easy to carry, making it an essential weapon for demolishing houses. It can also significantly harm even Soul Douluo -level powerhouses.
Ji Juechen certainly recognized this kind of Soul Tool. It seems that this guy from Shrek Academy is quite rich. He looked nonchalant and didn't seem to care at all. Ji Juechen was no match for him.
The two then went to the competition training ground together. To use the venue, they naturally had to go through a set of procedures.
The person in charge of managing this place is an old teacher surnamed Li. With his white hair, he is already Soul Saint of level seventy-something. It is said that he has encountered a bottleneck in his cultivation, which is why Teacher Li has been unable to break through to the Soul Douluo realm.
"Each side shall pay twenty Gold Soul Coin." Teacher Li's voice sounded slightly aged. After both sides had paid the required amount, he continued, "I will act as the referee from now on."
Teacher Li led them towards the competition training ground, saying as they walked, "Remember this, all of you: high-destructive weapons like Fixed Soul Cannon Shell are not allowed in the competition."
"Also, try not to go too far. I will intervene if anything dangerous happens."
Cao Yu and Ji Juechen both nodded and replied, "Understood, Teacher Li."
The stadium here is very large, with tiers of spectator seating surrounding it.
This space is usually used for student assessments, but it can also be made available for student use sometimes for a fee.
Teacher Li hovered in mid-air, then waved and asked, "Are you all ready?"
Seeing that they all nodded, Teacher Li didn't say anything more and then announced, "The competition begins!"
After he finished speaking, he immediately moved away and quietly observed from the side.
He was naturally curious about this exchange student from Shrek; it seemed this kid's aura was even stronger than Ji Juechen's.
Teacher Li muttered to himself, " Juechen is a regular here, and he's undefeated among those of the same level. Could it be that he's going to lose to Cao Yu today?"
Before he could think any further, the situation quickly changed.
"Clang!"
Ji Juechen suddenly drew his black iron sword, its smooth blade reflecting the surrounding scenery, appearing somewhat dazzling in the peripheral light.
An invisible pressure began to permeate the Soul Guidance Trial Arena. Ji Juechen gripped his sword with both hands, and six Soul Ring appeared.
"Also at the sixth ring level, no wonder he's so confident." Cao Yu also had six Soul Ring beneath his feet, but the terrifying combination of Soul Ring was concealed by Spiritual Simulation.
Suddenly, an incomparably sharp aura burst forth from Ji Juechen almost instantly.
In that instant, he seemed to have become one with his extraterrestrial meteorite sword.
This is Ji Juechen's move; his own Martial Soul has completely transformed into energy rather than a physical entity.
It was perfectly integrated into the meteorite iron sword in his hand. Man and sword were one, without distinction. That sharp aura was his incomparably fierce Sword Intent.
Cao Yu didn't care about anything else. With the speed boost from his Second Martial Soul, he suddenly took a step forward.
With a loud "boom," it slammed into Ji Juechen's face like a cannonball.
The strong wind swept across the entire competition venue, not only producing a mournful howl, but also making Cao Yu's clothes rustle loudly.
"Hmph, this is getting more and more interesting." Ji Juechen's lips curled up slightly, revealing a smile unintentionally. His fingers on the sword hilt shifted from time to time, trying to find the best grip position.
But his dashing appearance didn't last long; he was soon blown into a disheveled state by the strong wind from Cao Yu.
The strong wind blew the flesh of his face inward, making his mouth look like a sausage, and his hair was also blown backward.
Amidst the chaos, Ji Juechen spotted the incoming hand, drew his sword, and swung it fiercely.
"Boom!"
Cao Yu stopped advancing, because he realized that Ji Juechen's sword was pressed against his fist.
Then a tremendous force forced both of them back several steps.
Cao Yu carefully examined his hand. Even with the added defensive enhancement from his Second Martial Soul, a faint red mark still appeared. It seemed this guy did have some strength after all.
After retreating several steps, the two resumed their fight, the loud noise attracting passersby from outside.
Four or five minutes later, the stands were already full of people.
Upon seeing the familiar Ji Juechen, the crowd's enthusiasm seemed to rise even higher.
People around them would occasionally chatter, "That Sword Maniac's picked another fight, but who's he up against?"
At this moment, a chubby male student stepped forward and said, "I heard he's an exchange student from Shrek; I see him often."
This guy surnamed Cao comes to the cafeteria to flaunt his relationship every now and then; how could he not recognize him?
Thinking of this, he wished Ji Juechen could win the match so he could get revenge for him.
However, to everyone's surprise, Meng Hongchen also came to the competition venue today. At this moment, she was standing in the stands and shouting loudly, "Go Cao Yu! Defeat him!"
Seeing her happy and enthusiastic demeanor, the hearts of many male trainees shattered instantly.
However, they soon saw two more female trainees step forward, who were also very beautiful, one of whom had an outrageously good figure.
"Aren't those Senior Ju Zi and Ke Ke? Could it be that they know Cao Yu too?"
Ju Zi and Ke Ke seemed to be somewhat at odds with Meng Hongchen and started cheering for Cao Yu. Seeing this, more and more female students joined in.
The scene began to get noisy, and it seemed to have gotten out of control.
(End of this chapter)