Chapter 114

The only way to defeat Chu Minmin is to have a burst of power that exceeds the limits of her Soft Bone Technique.

However, achieving this kind of instantaneous burst of power is not easy.

"Damn it, I should have let Sister Shiyi handle it. She would have had no problem dealing with her." Yan Yuting sighed in worry.

Xu Jintang remained calm. "Don't worry, Song Tianqi can be quite reliable sometimes."

Jiang Shiyi didn't say anything, but silently watched Song Tianqi on the stage.

On the ring, Song Tianqi's face turned red with anger. He gripped Minmin's hands tightly with both hands, then unleashed his full strength to throw her over his shoulder from behind.

"Withering Fire Feathers!"

Crimson feathers slowly descended from the sky, enveloping Chu Minmin.

Chu Minmin frowned, having no choice but to abandon Song Tianqi and temporarily retreat.

Taking advantage of this opening, Song Tianqi immediately activated all his mental energy.

--Ability Trait Assimilation.

By gathering all the fire elemental energy in the body, one gains temporary immunity to some fire elemental attack damage and activates special bonus effects.

A blinding light erupted from Song Tianqi, and terrifying energy gradually spilled outwards.

He didn't stop there. After his entire body surged with power, he once again activated the Vermilion Bird Bloodline within him.

The intense light surrounding him became even more dazzling.

Sensing danger, Chu Minmin immediately retreated warily.

Song Tianqi didn't give her another chance to hide.

He roared, slowly raising his hands to condense nine balls of Scarlet Flame in his palms, from which explosive energy burst forth.

The devastating damage rapidly spread in all directions.

Chu Minmin's eyes flashed with panic, and she quickly sprang up, leaping high into the air to dodge.

The shadow of the flames was reflected in Song Tianqi's eyes. One after another, Scarlet Flame rose from behind him, scorching the surrounding air even more intensely.

The area covered by the fire feathers also expanded, almost completely enveloping the surface of the arena.

With nowhere to hide, Chu Minmin's expression turned serious.

She pondered for a few seconds, then gritted her teeth, turned around, and rushed towards Song Tianqi.

Her only advantage is close combat.

In this situation, she had no choice but to fight to the death.

Explosive fire rained down on the ring, scorching the crowd. Spectators closer to the ring could even feel a wave of heat wash over them.

Chu Minmin dodged a few times and rushed directly in front of Song Tianqi.

A faint light flickered from her body. She gritted her teeth, clung tightly to Song Tianqi's waist, and pulled him into the air.

"If we're going to die, we'll die together," Chu Minmin said through gritted teeth in Song Tianqi's ear.

At that moment, a ball of crimson fire descended from the sky and attacked the two of them.

Song Tianqi smiled, completely unfazed. "Have you forgotten? My fire-attribute attacks are immune to myself."

Chu Minmin was immediately stunned upon hearing this.

At this moment, Li Xiang intervened, interrupting all attacks on the field, and simultaneously announced, "The Mask Squad wins this 1v1 duel."

The match ended, and Chu Minmin and Song Tianqi both landed on the ring.

Chu Minmin frowned, her eyes filled with resentment.

She was so close, just one step away, she could have won the match.

Because the fight happened so suddenly, many spectators hadn't even grasped the details before the match ended, and soon after, voices of doubt arose from the stands:

"In that situation just now, wouldn't the fireball attack have landed directly on the two of them? How could the Mask Squad have won?"

"Exactly! I saw it clearly just now. Chu Minmin had the Hot Air Balloon pinned down, so that fireball could definitely hit both of them."

More and more doubts are emerging.

Li Xiang quickly went on stage to clarify. "The situation was quite urgent just now. I was worried that the contestants might get injured, so I took the initiative to block the attack. But my judgment was definitely correct; the Mask Squad did win this duel."

"The special skill used by the Hot Air Balloon athlete was Ability Trait Assimilation. Since he has a fire-attribute ability, he will have a certain degree of immunity to fire-attribute damage under the assimilation state."

"From what I understand, someone with his ability, possessing the bloodline of a top-tier divine beast, can be immune to at least 80% of damage. In other words, the attack just now certainly wouldn't pose a significant threat to him. However, if contestant Chu Minmin were hit, she would definitely be seriously injured."

"The details of the fight in the ring were captured by satellite. If anyone has any doubts about my explanation, they can watch the video replay to judge whether what I said is true."

Li Xiang's explanation spread at the scene.

The audience, who had just been shouting their doubts, finally quieted down.

Below the arena, Ji Nanqing also went up on stage with a smile and explained, "We do indeed lose this round, and we admit it."

After saying that, she raised her hand and patted Chu Minmin's shoulder, whispering to comfort her, "It's okay. Even if we lose this round, this Hot Air Balloon won't be able to perform this well in the next one."

Chu Minmin nodded, "Mm."

On the other side, Song Tianqi immediately sat down on the ground, crossed his legs, and began to seize the time to recover his mental energy.

That outburst just now directly depleted eighty percent of his mental energy.

Even if we win this round, the next round will probably be tough.

Below the arena, Yan Yuting, who had been breathing heavily, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Song Tianqi actually proved to be reliable this time."

Having recovered from his injuries, Xue Zhongqi approached with a beaming smile, "Squad leader, I'm all better."

Xu Jintang glanced back at him, "See? Look how reliable he is."

Xue Zhongqi cleared his throat. "Then I'll go first, to test the waters for you guys first."

"Song Tianqi probably won't win the next match; he can only try to wear down the opponent," Jiang Shiyi said as she walked over.

"Okay, I'll leave the next round to Sister Shiyi," Xu Jintang said with a smile.

Jiang Shiyi nodded, "Okay."

The ten-minute halftime break passed quickly.

The fourth match began quickly. This time, as everyone expected, Song Tianqi didn't last long before conceding defeat due to exhaustion of his mental energy.

"The Dark Horse Team emerged victorious in this 1v1 duel."

Song Tianqi jumped off the stage, spread his hands at Xu Jintang, and said, "Class monitor, I really did my best."

"That's fine." Xu Jintang nodded to him.

Then, Jiang Shiyi, carrying her iconic Superpower Rocket Launcher, walked step by step onto the arena.

Her long, black hair, draped over her shoulders, swayed slightly as she walked, her back view exuding a cool and independent aura.

"Aaaaaaah, the Ruthless Killer has entered the fray!!"

Chapter 114

The Ruthless Killer's popularity ranks at least in the top five on Star Network. Her explosive combat power and cold-blooded temperament create a stark contrast, which is precisely why she has attracted a large number of enthusiastic fans.

"Ruthless Killer! Ruthless Killer!" The fans around the stands immediately shouted in unison.

Amidst the cheers of the crowd, Jiang Shiyi walked to the center of the ring and stood firm.

The opposing Dark Horse Team sent out a thin man with black bangs hanging down his forehead. When he stepped onto the stage, he kept his head down and his body hunched over, looking very dejected and low-key.

Jiang Shiyi's demeanor immediately contrasted sharply with his masculine air.

At this moment, Yu Wanyao and her four companions, who had just arrived at the scene, quietly walked into the audience stands.

"Phew, thankfully it's not over yet." Wei Zixuan patted his chest and breathed a sigh of relief.

The five of them had just finished their final week at military academy a few days ago, and they had indulged themselves a little these past few days, staying up very late every night.

I was quite emotional about the semi-finals yesterday, and didn't fall asleep until almost dawn. I slept until now, and almost missed my important business.

"The match is currently tied. The winner of the next match will regain the upper hand." Qin Shuxue had been watching the live stream on her way here and had a clear understanding of the situation.

Yu Wanyao sat down and looked up at the arena. "Sister Shiyi is up, we should be able to win this round."

On the other side of the stands, Qiu Zhuyu's five-person team was also analyzing and reviewing the previous few matches.

"They really did study the Mask Squad. That tracking hidden blade is clearly a copy of the Foodie's weapon."

Qiu Zhuyu's expression was indifferent. "Using someone else's most powerful trump card to defeat them is the most vicious tactic."

"However..." one of the more composed team members began to analyze, "In just one week, the opponent was able to devise such a perfect counter-tactic against the Mask Squad. They must have a master behind them guiding them; otherwise, with their individual strength, they shouldn't be able to achieve this."

"Hmm." Qiu Zhuyu nodded, a dark glint flashing in her eyes. "I guess they're also from one of the top five military academies."

Inside the team waiting area.

The players from both the Purple Rosy Clouds Pond Flower Team and the Light and Brightness Team, who had not yet taken the stage, were discussing the situation of the match that had just taken place.

"This Dark Horse Team is no ordinary team; they have such a targeted counter to every team," a member of the Purple Rosy Clouds Pond Flower Team said with a smile.

A member of the opposing team chimed in, "The Mask Squad is no pushover either. They've even produced someone with divine beast bloodline abilities. Only the top five military academies can cultivate such talent. This year's Military Academy League is sure to be quite an spectacle."

"It's a pity that we old guys are about to graduate and will miss out on the Military Academy League."

The halftime break ended with one minute remaining.

Li Xiang appeared above the arena riding a hovering ball and announced, "The fourth 1v1 duel begins now!"

Jiang Shiyi slowly picked up the Superpower Rocket Launcher and glanced at the man opposite her.

"Mask Squad, Ruthless Killer, Fourth Tier mental strength, please advise."

Jing Lei finally raised his head, revealing his eyes beneath his bangs, and spoke in a low voice, "Jing Lei of the Dark Horse Team, mental strength level Third Tier."