She put pressure on the Frost Demon Bear.
The Frost Demon Bear was clearly terrified; no matter how much it was urged, it wouldn't move, only crouching timidly in place.
Seeing the opportunity, Xu Jintang curled her lips slightly and immediately activated the Power of Dragon Blood to attack Ji Nanqing.
The dragon blood power within his body burned and boiled rapidly, forming a protective layer on his body surface.
Ji Nanqing sensed this power and immediately became alert, retreating continuously until she reached the edge of the arena, where she had nowhere left to go.
She spread her arms and activated her ice-elemental power.
Military academy instructors had specifically studied the strange power of the Foodie," but no one had reached a definitive conclusion.
Therefore, in order to counter Xu Jintang's move, the military academy had no choice but to spend a lot of money to purchase a powerful energy-gathering device for Ji Nanqing.
The Power Gathering Treasure can enhance Ji Nanqing's mental strength for a short period of time.
It's similar to the move of the Foodie," but the amplification might not be as strong; it's better than nothing.
Ji Nanqing took a deep breath, raised her hands, and a serious look appeared between her brows.
The moment the magic weapon was activated, a burst of intense white light erupted from it.
Instantly, Ji Nanqing's aura of power surged.
As Xu Jintang's fist came crashing down, Ji Nanqing also raised her fist in response.
The impact of their fists colliding exploded instantly.
Ji Nanqing was launched backward like a cannonball.
Just as she was about to fly off the stage, she summoned the Frost Demon Bear, used its back to propel herself back to the center of the stage.
Xu Jintang stood opposite, shaking his wrist, which had gone numb from the shock.
Seeing Ji Nanqing return, a sense of irritation rose in his heart.
They're really tough to deal with.
Xihe Alliance Military Academy.
Jiang Wenzhuo rested his chin on his hand, his eyes slightly narrowed as he stared at the live broadcast of the competition. "Did everyone see clearly what that move that 'Foodie' used just now was all about?"
Several teachers shook their heads in confusion. "This power is completely different from her special ability; it's clearly beyond our comprehension."
"Is it possible that the other party also used some kind of energy-gathering magic weapon, but this kind of magic weapon is more concealed and not easily detected?"
Jiang Wenzhuo nodded. "That's the only possibility."
" Teacher Jiang, you're so calm! You can still sit still. Aren't you afraid your student will actually lose the competition?" the teacher next to her teased with a smile.
Jiang Wenzhuo smiled and said, "I trust Nanqing in this matter."
Ji Nanqing was someone he personally discovered and specially recruited to the military academy, so he was certainly aware of the girl's abilities.
Chapter 119
Another few minutes of the duel passed.
Xu Jintang and Ji Nanqing were completely deadlocked. They went back and forth, neither gaining the upper hand, making the surrounding audience stare wide-eyed, unable to see who had a better chance of winning.
"I'm impressed, this last match was so close. Will the Foodie win?"
"I have a feeling it's hopeless. The Foodie's' mental strength level is First Tier lower than Ji Nanqing's. If this continues, the 'Freeloader' will definitely be the first to Foodie."
"Really? How come this Foodie, without getting tired at all?"
The audience's attention returned to the ring.
Xu Jintang unleashed another series of attacks, nearly throwing Ji Nanqing and her Frost Demon Bear off the stage.
Ji Nanqing was also very tenacious, nearly being eliminated time and time again, but always managing to pull the situation back at crucial moments.
After a fierce struggle, the two faced each other.
Xu Jintang's breathing became rapid. He rested his hands on his knees, bent over slightly, and looked at Ji Nanqing opposite him.
Ji Nanqing was also panting, staring at Xu Jintang warily.
The Frost Demon Bear stood trembling between the two, looking left and right, its four legs shaking uncontrollably.
At this point, sixteen minutes had passed since the start of the duel.
Ji Nanqing has already consumed more than a third of her mental energy, but it hasn't had any immediate impact.
Xu Jintang's mental sea is twice as large as that of an ordinary Third Tier ability user, so this amount of exertion is nothing to her.
After catching their breaths for a few moments, the two charged at each other again and resumed their battle.
The sounds of intense fighting, "bang bang--", echoed continuously on the arena.
The audience stared intently at the two.
" Frost Demon Bear, Sonic Wave Impact!" Ji Nanqing issued the command in a cold voice.
The Frost Demon Bear immediately raised its paws, grinned, revealing its fierce fangs, and roared at Xu Jintang.
The roar transformed into waves of sound that surged toward Xu Jintang.
Xu Jintang smiled.
Instead of dodging, it charged straight towards the sonic attack.
When the sonic attack penetrated the mind's sea, the protective barrier formed by the Ice Soul Dragon and the Tilting Scales directly repelled it.
Xu Jintang rushed towards the Frost Demon Bear as if nothing had happened.
The familiar oppressive aura reappeared, and the Frost Demon Bear quickly wilted.
Xu Jintang lifted his leg and mounted the Frost Demon Bear, bent down, and pinched the bear's ears with both hands. "Let's go!"
As is well known, the monsters summoned by superhumans will only obey their masters.
The Frost Demon Bear, as if having a seizure, began running around in circles on the field, its four legs trembling, as Xu Jintang had instructed.
Ji Nanqing was about to attack, paused, her brows furrowing rapidly. "Come back!"
She forcefully issued commands to the Frost Demon Bear.
However, it was no use.
The Frost Demon Bear, ridden by Xu Jintang, ran wildly around the edge of the arena, using all four legs as if it were having a blast.
The audience was stunned for a few seconds before bursting into laughter.
"This is hilarious. This image is so abstract, hahaha."
"Wait, why is this Frost Demon Bear acting like it's possessed today, constantly serving as the opponent's mount?"
"I'm speechless, hahaha, is this even a viable competition anymore, hahaha."
Yu Wanyao and the others were stunned when they saw this scene.
" Sister Jintang has become so abnormal that she can control demonic beasts?" Yan Zitao was the first to speak up, breaking the silence.
Qin Shuxue pondered for a moment, "This Frost Demon Bear is at least Fourth Tier demon beast, completely overwhelming Sister Jintang in level. How could it possibly willingly let her ride on its head?"
"It feels like the oppressive aura of a demonic beast's bloodline," Wei Zixuan stated his analysis. "Wasn't Sister Wanyao also suppressed by Sister Jintang before?"
Yu Wanyao nodded and hummed in agreement. " Xu Jintang's ice-type ability should be of much higher quality than that of the Frost Demon Bear."
While the group was discussing, Xu Jintang had already ridden the Frost Demon Bear around the arena once.
Ji Nanqing called out for a long time, but the Frost Demon Bear did not respond at all.
Her face darkened, and she raised her palm, frantically gathering ice power in her hand before charging directly at Xu Jintang.
"Go, go, jump to the left." Xu Jintang raised his hand and patted the bear's butt. The Frost Demon Bear immediately obeyed and jumped to the left.
Ji Nanqing's attack missed completely.
Another burst of laughter erupted from the surrounding stands.
Ji Nanqing's lips twitched twice, and a flame flickered in her eyes as she stared at the Frost Demon Bear.
"Attack!" Xu Jintang pointed forward.
The Frost Demon Bear she was riding immediately leaped high into the air and pounced on Ji Nanqing.
At this point, Ji Nanqing could no longer tolerate it.
She raised her hand and immediately canceled the summoning of the Frost Demon Bear.
The Frost Demon Bear beneath him vanished instantly, and Xu Jintang fell onto the arena.
She braced herself with one hand on the ground, squatted slightly, clapped her hands, and stood up.
" Demon Bear Possession!" Ji Nanqing crossed her arms over her chest, and a blinding blue light erupted from her body.
Subsequently, the activation of the power-gathering magic weapon caused her strength to surge several times over once again.
The immense energy instantly caused the surrounding air to distort.
Ji Nanqing didn't stop there. She gathered her strength again and activated the Ability Trait Assimilation.
Her special ability is ice-based, and under the Ability Trait Assimilation, she will be immune to a portion of ice-based damage.
Xu Jintang looked up in surprise.
Is Ji Nanqing going to fight head-on?
It's pointless to drag this out indefinitely; a decisive battle and a quick resolution would be better.
A somber glint flashed in Xu Jintang's eyes as he raised his hands, his entire body igniting with the Power of Dragon Blood.
At the same time, the Ability Trait Assimilation state is activated.
In an instant, a burst of intense light erupted from her body.
Several Ice Blade Storm were instantly summoned, gradually gathering behind her.
The audience, who had been waiting impatiently, immediately became excited.
"Are the results coming out yet?"
" The Foodie' have to win! I'm betting on the Mask Squad to take the championship!"
" Nanqing, Nanqing, spread your wings and soar!"
The cheers of fans from both teams immediately erupted in the stands, their unified chants echoing throughout the venue.
Viewers watching the live broadcast also became excited, holding their breath and staring intently at the screen.
Xu Jintang and Ji Nanqing soon clashed.
The energy from both sides collided and formed a huge, icy blue ball of light that enveloped the two, making it impossible to see what was happening inside with the naked eye.
The leaked energy spread outwards, causing strong air currents.
The intense light radiated from the orb was so dazzling that many viewers had to close their eyes to avoid it.
A few seconds later, all the bright lights disappeared, and the arena fell silent.
The ball of light disappeared, and the figures of the two people encased within it appeared.
Ji Nanqing clutched her chest, her face pale, and swayed unsteadily, as if she couldn't stand up. Suddenly, she coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Riding on the hovering sphere, Li Xiang quickly jumped onto the arena, helped Ji Nanqing up, and turned to call out, "Medic!"
On the surface, the two seemed to be evenly matched in their fight, so he couldn't stop them.
Because it's impossible to determine which side has the upper hand.