Chapter 669: Encirclement
Derina, Level 100, Fourth-tier Sword God.
Reina, Level 100, Fourth-tier Mage God.
Aimesha, Level 100, Fourth-tier Shadow God.
These three challengers were already considered the top among the White Tier students of Kelan Academy.
After all, if they weren't top-tier, how would they dare to participate in the Sacred Academy's advancement assessment?
They were highly motivated to advance to Sacred Academy because the resources and treatment provided by higher-tier academies were significantly superior.
Moreover, students graduating from Sacred Academy were almost guaranteed to become commanders, rather than mere frontline soldiers.
Of course…
Even with ample preparation, they still lacked confidence against Sacred Academy's students of the same level.
That's why the fourth-tier powerhouses from outside the Holy Continent became their prime targets.
This explained their eagerness to challenge Ling Zhan.
At this moment.
The countdown had begun.
During the few seconds of preparation, Derina unsheathed his superior-grade spiritual sword. His entire being resonated with sword intent, and his aura surged to an unparalleled level.
Reina raised her staff, and magical elements around her began to boil, unleashing the terrifying aura unique to a Mage God.
Aimesha's petite figure fully merged into the shadows, seemingly disappearing completely. Yet, her lingering killing intent made it clear that her assassination intent was unwavering and unstoppable.
The three fourth-tier powerhouses each unleashed the formidable presence unique to their professions!
If this were outside, the oppressive aura of three fourth-tiers would surely draw gasps and awe from countless Professionals!
However, in the Holy Continent, where powerhouses were as common as clouds, and in Sacred Academy, which gathered countless elite prodigies, the aura of fourth-tiers was just an ordinary sight.
The energy barrier surrounding the arena easily contained the oppressive presence of the three fourth-tier powerhouses.
No matter how fiercely these level-100 powerhouses fought, the specially designed barrier could effortlessly nullify their attacks.
While the three challengers displayed their battle-ready postures during the countdown…
The non-specialist under siege…
Not only emitted no aura but also couldn't even be bothered to prepare!
He simply stood there with his hands in his pockets, calmly waiting for the countdown to end in full view of the crowd!
Uh…
So composed!!
No…
It was as if he completely disregarded Derina, Reina, and Aimesha!
"Damn it!!"
"Kid!! You'll pay for your arrogance!"
Furious at being ignored, Derina pointed his sword at Ling Zhan and roared!
He vowed to decapitate this brat the moment the battle began, teaching him the meaning of 'there's always someone stronger!'
How dare he underestimate a dignified Sword God?
Reina and Aimesha also felt insulted!
Though Ling Zhan hadn't spoken a word, his hands-in-pockets posture reeked of disdain for them!
"Arrogant!!"
"Reckless fool!"
As their words fell…
Ding!!
The countdown ended!
Whoosh!!
The moment the countdown reached zero, the three challengers vanished with an explosive burst of power.
Though they looked down on this non-specialist, they weren't foolish enough to be careless in combat.
Their teachers had taught them to give their all against even the weakest enemies, as this mindset ensured survival on the battlefield.
Now.
Even against this ordinary-looking non-specialist, the three fought with everything they had!
'Phantom Sword Dance'!!
Derina executed an A-grade sword skill!
Enhanced by the fourth-tier passive 'Order Infusion,' the A-grade skill transformed into an SS-grade skill!
Amid the astonished gazes of the crowd…
A massive phantom wielding a black sword appeared, emanating a torrent of terrifying sword intent like a waterfall!
What was even more shocking…
The phantom sprouted ten enormous ghostly arms, each gripping a black sword!
'Phantom Sword Dance' evolved into 'Thousand Shadow Sword Slash'!
The colossal phantom wasted no time, unleashing a barrage of sword strikes at the seemingly indifferent non-specialist with his hands in his pockets!
Reina and Aimesha were not far behind.
As a Mage God, Reina kept it simple. She raised her staff and pointed it skyward.
Boom!!
Dark clouds gathered, crackling with lightning.
Amid the rumbling, the roar of a dragon echoed, shaking the arena.
The next moment…
Roar!!
A deafening dragon's roar erupted!
A silver thunder dragon, brimming with lightning, dove from the sky toward Ling Zhan on the arena floor!
Clearly, this was the Mage God's killing move!
The destructive power contained within was so overwhelming that even the onlooking students felt their scalps tingle!
As expected of the most offensively potent Mage God!
Her attack was utterly devastating!
Meanwhile…
The most subtle attack came from Aimesha.
As a fourth-tier assassin, her strikes emphasized precision, speed, and lethality.
Assassins avoided flashy moves.
Their goal was not to kill in style but to execute with unmatched efficiency.
Though Aimesha's attack lacked the grandeur of Derina and Reina's, no one dared underestimate her deadly throwing knife!
The knife vanished mid-flight!
Even with their senses fully extended, many students couldn't track the knife's trajectory!
Everyone knew that if this knife went unnoticed, it would strike unexpectedly, delivering a fatal blow!
"No need to watch!"
"This non-specialist is doomed!"
"Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide. He's done for!"
Under the three-pronged SS-level assault, nearly every spectator in the hall immediately declared Ling Zhan's death sentence.