Chapter 276 - 252: Rookie Competition (31)
Chapter 276: Chapter 252: Rookie Competition (31)
Zhao Chi was not bloodthirsty.
However, if he was to sign a duel agreement, it had to be a deathmatch. His opponent would have to die.
This was because Zhao Chi had only ever revealed a fraction of his true strength to the public.
Qi Yue’s Moon Blade Slash, Tang Ruan’s Taunt, Gu Qing’s Treatment and Vertical Wind Skill, and his own Encourage and Thunder Light Technique were all very common, basic Spiritual Techniques.
Revealing them was no big deal.
Even though Qi Yue’s Energy was exceptional and Tang Ruan’s Recovery Ability was astonishing, he hadn’t shown their full potential. The audience didn’t consider these to be particularly powerful Abilities.
Anyone who saw it would just think Zhao Chi was very lucky to have two powerful Heroes supporting him.
But Zhao Chi had plenty of other strengths he hadn’t revealed.
He was unwilling to, and could not possibly, reveal them.
For example, using the Body Driving Technique on sentient beings, or Gu Qing’s Silk Spinning.
Zhao Chi’s principle was that if he had to duel, it would be a fight to the death. No one could be left alive.
Jiang Die’s face was an icy mask as she glared at Zhao Chi without speaking.
Zhao Chi sent her the duel agreement template he had prepared in advance.
"Jiang Die, if you want to duel so badly, then sign this death pact. This will have nothing to do with our families; it’s just between the two of us. The winner takes all and can do whatever they want with the loser—enslave them, kill them, whatever. And our families cannot interfere."
Jiang Die stared at the system file, stunned.
Every clause in the document was extreme.
It effectively defined this duel as a small-scale war.
Zhao Chi had already affixed his signature; he was just waiting for Jiang Die to sign.
’She knew her Elves were indeed powerful, and her loss to Zhao Chi in the semifinals had been a real shame.’
But she still hesitated at the thought of a life-or-death battle against Zhao Chi.
After all, she had everything to lose, and he had nothing.
Jiang Die came from a distinguished family, a great clan among commoners.
There was no need to engage in a true deathmatch just because of a fit of pique.
’Damn it...’ Jiang Die cursed under her breath. "Dream on! Trying to make a big score off a small bet? I won’t give you the chance!"
Jiang Die roared, her face beet red.
Her voice was loud, but her meaning was clear—she wouldn’t sign.
Zhao Chi snorted. "Too scared to sign, yet you’re still yelling? Go stand quietly in the corner, you loser!"
"You... Hmph!" Jiang Die was furious, but she truly didn’t dare to sign.
Her bravado instantly deflated.
She could only say resentfully, "Zhao Chi, don’t get cocky. Our two academies have more matches to fight later. Those are competitive tournaments, where blood is shed. You just wait!"
Zhao Chi asked, "Jiang Die, I heard you were number one in the Seventh Academy’s entrance exams. If even you are no match for me, the others stand even less of a chance. Who are you telling me to wait for? You?"
Jiang Die fell silent.
She merely stared at Zhao Chi with fury.
The rims of her eyes seemed to be turning red.
Seeing her like this, Zhao Chi ignored her.
Lang Hu, on the other hand, couldn’t help but sigh with emotion.
They had all watched the battle between Jiang Die and Zhao Chi.
Her Elves’ ranged attacks were truly formidable.
And they had inflicted heavy casualties on the Zhao Chi Army.
Without Qi Yue’s explosive burst of damage, the outcome might have been uncertain.
Although Zhao Chi hadn’t used his full strength, objectively speaking, Jiang Die truly had the power of the number one New Lord. It was the real deal.
It was no surprise that she had placed first among the New Lords of the Seventh Academy.
But to hear Zhao Chi tell it, the powerful Jiang Die was just a "loser."
Lang Hu didn’t know what to say.
Still, he was very happy that Zhao Chi had won.
After all, Zhao Chi was the top student from the Eighth Academy, so for him to defeat the top student from the Seventh Academy was, of course, a good thing.
By now, everyone else had arrived.
Yuan Zhao, however, was still absent.
The host had also arrived.
As he raised his hand, a high platform rose in the center of the area.
The numbers 1 through 10 appeared on the ground.
The host smiled. "Alright, everyone, please stand on your corresponding number and wait for the awards ceremony to begin."
The contestants scrambled to find their corresponding numbers.
Zhao Chi stood on the number 1. The spot for number 2 next to him was empty.
Even though Yuan Zhao had forfeited, he was still ranked 2nd; his result wouldn’t be nullified.
Seeing that the contestants were in position, the host laughed. "Everyone found their spots so quickly! It seems you’re all eager to get your prizes. In that case, let’s welcome the representatives from each village to the stage to present the awards!"
Following that, one representative from each of the five villages appeared.
The representative from Stream Village was Xiao Qiqian.
Not long ago, he had been on the receiving end of an angry tirade from Zhao Chi, and his anger still hadn’t faded. He shot Zhao Chi a furious glare.
From Binhu Village came Jiang Xuanye, Jiang Die’s paternal uncle.
As Jiang Xuanye passed by Zhao Chi, he said in a low voice, "Young man, having a sharp edge is a good thing, but it’s better to be a little more reserved."
Zhao Chi turned to look at him, but the man had already moved on.
Jiang Xuanye hadn’t said anything out of line, so Zhao Chi saw no need to retort.
The man from Beiliu Village was Lu Hongyan, Lu Yi’s paternal uncle.
Originally, the representative for Beiliu Village should have been someone from the Yuan Family.
But with Yuan Zhao’s abrupt forfeiture, everyone from the Yuan Family had vanished.
Thus, the Lu Family had taken the Yuan Family’s place as the representative.
In addition to the five village representatives, two people from the military had also come.
One was Lieutenant Pang Ze, and the other was Lieutenant Qin Yun.
The government had also sent 2 officials.
Yin Cheng, the Town Mayor of River Valley Town, and Zhuo Yi, the Vice Mayor of Jiaoya Town.
There were five nobles.
The first was the owner of this Virtual Arena, Gongsun Ning.
There was also Du Li, a noble Zhao Chi had seen twice before.
Zhao Quan also stood among them, looking rather pleased. It seemed Zhao Chi’s victory had indeed put him in a good Mood.
Zhao Chi didn’t recognize the other 2 nobles.
The Seventh and Eighth Academies had each sent a representative from their leadership as well.
Both were vice deans.
Besides all these people, there were also 2 members of an Alien Race.