Chapter 9

Gavin's pupils contracted; he hadn't expected Luo Feng to have truly mastered the Arc Light Slash. Moreover, he noticed that the aura of the blade on Luo Feng's right arm was thicker and more fierce, conveying a message: Luo Feng's Arc Light Slash was likely even stronger than his own!

This was indeed the Arc Light Slash, but the same technique was executed by Luo Feng using the powerful ancient technique, the Heaven-Defying Decision. The person who taught him how to release his aura was either a supreme being or a super-strong individual, so the power it unleashed was vastly different from Gavin's.

Gavin's Arc Light Slash could only cut through trees, while Luo Feng had once tried using this combat technique to slice through hard rocks.

Although he realized that Luo Feng's Arc Light Slash was superior, Gavin was already in a difficult position and had no choice but to charge forward with determination.

"Swish!"

The auras of the blades clashed, producing a cutting sound. Amidst the people's exclamations, the aura on Gavin's right arm shattered, while Luo Feng's aura, though reduced in size, did not disappear. Instead, it fiercely slashed across Gavin's chest.

Time seemed to stop, and neither side made any further moves.

"Gavin, I warned you. If you dare to harass Qiqi again, you will die a very ugly death!" Luo Feng left this cold, merciless statement and walked away without looking back, leaving the people puzzled because the match hadn't been decided yet. However, they soon understood the reason.

A long red mark appeared on Gavin's chest, slanting at a forty-five-degree angle, extending from one side of his body to the other.

Looking at the figure that had once seemed insignificant but now towered over him, Gavin's eyes flashed with intense hatred, pain, and unwillingness.

It's impossible, I won't lose, I absolutely won't lose to Luo Feng! This is too absurd!

"Damn, you..."

Before he could finish his sentence, blood gushed out violently from the red mark, spraying wildly, a shocking sight. Gavin's body had been deeply cut by the aura of Luo Feng's Arc Light Slash. Despite his attempts to stop the bleeding with his essence energy, he ultimately failed.

His vision went black, and Gavin fell straight back onto the ground.

Although his opponent had suffered a severe defeat, there was no trace of pity in Luo Feng's eyes. It wasn't that he was cold-hearted.

This bully had bullied him since childhood and even tried to dominate Qiqi. Despite this, Luo Feng had given him a chance. If Gavin hadn't tried to kill him, he wouldn't have used such force.

However, the bully's nature was unchangeable and truly unforgivable, which ultimately enraged Luo Feng completely.

The scene was filled with exclamations of shock. No one, including Qiqi, could have predicted this outcome.

Luo Feng had not only broken through to the Ninth Rank of Essence Energy but had also mastered the White-Class combat technique, the Arc Light Slash!

More shockingly, the same technique's lethality had instantly defeated Gavin.

In the same level of combat energy, without special physical talents, being able to unleash a stronger power from a combat technique was something only a genius could achieve!

Waste?

Such a genius, they had been mocking and belittling him, thinking he was useless, using him as a topic of ridicule. They had truly blinded themselves with their own arrogance!

Perhaps his previous silence and low profile were just to prepare for today's explosive performance. However, a genius is like gold; sooner or later, they will shine with a dazzling light that cannot be hidden.

If the previous exam had only made the people of Tianwei City reassess Luo Feng, then today's battle with Gavin had further elevated Luo Feng's image in their minds.

Looking at the tall, straight figure in the arena, the people couldn't help but show a bit of respect in their eyes.

Powerful strength is the most direct and effective means to change one's status and position, and this was once again proven. As Luo Feng had said to Qiqi, from now on, no one in this small city would dare to look down on them!

"Gavin!" Jiali ran into the training ground, his eyes bloodshot. He never expected that not only would his son fail to eliminate Luo Feng, but he would end up in such a state.

At this moment, a ripple appeared in the space in front of Jiali, and a person emerged from it, none other than the beautiful female examiner. Just half a second ago, she had been sitting in a seat dozens of meters away, and no one had seen how she moved here.

This was—teleportation!

She was an Air-Attribute warrior and at least at the Domain level!

Her combat energy radiated continuously, affecting a space of over ten meters, causing it to ripple like flowing water, clearly separated from the natural space. This was the characteristic of an Air-Attribute Domain, where Air-Attribute warriors could teleport within their domain!

[Combat Energy Levels: Inner Qi, Essence Energy, Hard Qi, Demon Qi, Spirit Qi, Domain, Soul Domain, King Domain, Saint Domain, each with nine ranks. Different levels and ranks of combat energy have distinct forms and effects. In the Radiant Federation and many places, warriors who reach these nine levels are given titles: Warrior, Martial Master, Battle Frenzy, Demon Messenger, Controller, Domain, Battle Soul, King of Realms, Supreme.]

No wonder she could become the chief examiner of the entrance exam at such a young age. This mature lady was truly formidable and powerful. At her age, it would be hard to find a few people in the entire Radiant Federation who could match her!

Extending her delicate hand, she lightly pressed it in the air.

"Crack!"

A semi-transparent space, like glass, enveloped Jiali.

Purple-Class Lower-Level Combat Technique—Spatial Restriction!

In the semi-transparent space, Jiali struggled like an insect in amber, unable to escape. This was one of the characteristics of the Air-Attribute, with its strong control ability.

Upon realizing that the beautiful female examiner was a Domain-level warrior after seeing her use teleportation, Jiali knew she was far stronger than him. He was only at the Controller level, and at higher levels, a single rank difference could make a warrior as different as heaven and earth.

But driven by his love for his son, he still shouted angrily, "What are you doing? Can't you see that my son is already..."

The faint smile on the beautiful female examiner's lips disappeared, replaced by a cold expression. "Sir, you are a warrior and should know that no one can enter the arena before we announce the results. Otherwise, we can arrest you for obstructing the examination according to the Federation's laws, or even make a judgment on the spot!"

This was the first time Jiali had heard her speak. Her voice was sexy and deep, full of magnetism, adding a special charm to her.

However, no matter how good her voice was, this beautiful lady was not someone to be trifled with. As soon as she finished speaking, the semi-transparent space tightened, and Jiali immediately felt immense pressure, along with a sense of fear. He seemed to sense that if she wanted to, the space would shatter, tearing him to pieces along with it!

The Air-Attribute indeed had another combat technique called Spatial Tear, which involved using Spatial Restriction to control the target and then tearing the space to inflict massive damage.

However, Jiali was not torn apart. The semi-transparent space suddenly disappeared because the beautiful female examiner had released her control.

Although Jiali's sudden intrusion was illegal, she wouldn't really pursue his criminal responsibility. After giving him a stern warning and making him dare not act rashly, the beautiful lady said, "We will handle Gavin's situation, and we will do it better than you!"

Jiali then noticed that another examiner had already arrived beside the unconscious Gavin, blue light emanating from his hand, enveloping Gavin's body. This was Water-Attribute combat energy, with healing effects. The examiner was clearly a highly skilled healer, likely at the Domain level, as the healing effect was extremely significant. Gavin's wound healed visibly, and the bleeding soon stopped.

The beautiful female examiner was right; the best healer in Tianwei City wouldn't have been able to do better.

Jiali let out a sigh of relief and quickly apologized to the beautiful female examiner, "I'm sorry, I was too agitated. After all, Gavin is my son."

After a while, the healer examiner stood up, and the gentle Water-Attribute combat energy carried Gavin's body to Jiali. Jiali quickly supported him, seeing that Gavin's eyes were closed, and his face was pale. He asked anxiously, "How is my son?"

"I have healed his external injuries, but he has suffered severe internal injuries, and his Qi Sea has been damaged. His future cultivation path will likely face some difficulties," the healer said tactfully, but Jiali understood his meaning.

Even if Gavin wasn't completely crippled, the problems with his future cultivation would close the door to becoming a strong warrior for him, which would be a heavy blow.

His once-proud son had become like this, all because of Luo Feng. Jiali was furious, "You damn brat, how could you be so cruel, using such force against Gavin? I..."

Before he could finish, the beautiful female examiner interrupted him, "Sir, I must speak fairly. First, we had already announced that this was a fair, just, and voluntary battle. Any accidental severe injuries or deaths during the battle would not hold the other party responsible, and both sides agreed to this. Second, when Gavin used the Arc Light Slash, I sensed a strong killing intent. He intended to kill Luo Feng first, which clearly violated the spirit of martial arts. Luo Feng's counterattack, even if excessive, is understandable!"

The authority of a Domain-level warrior was unquestionable, and Jiali knew the truth. He had intended for Gavin to take the opportunity to harm Luo Feng, so he had no grounds to argue.

His face alternated between red and white, and finally, Jiali gritted his teeth, carried Gavin, and quickly left amidst the people's commotion.

"Gavin has lost consciousness. The winner of this match is Luo Feng!" The beautiful female examiner announced the result and continued, "Luo Feng, you will receive an official recommendation for advancement from Tianwei City and the qualification for the Radiant Federation Pre-Training Camp. I hope you will cherish this opportunity."

Luo Feng quickly replied, "Thank you, I will work hard."

The beautiful female examiner nodded. Privately, she admired this young man.

Luo Feng's performance yesterday had shocked the entire city. Out of a woman's strong curiosity and a more responsible assessment, she had investigated Luo Feng's background, finally understanding why the crowd's reaction had been so intense.

Just over half a year ago, he hadn't even broken through to the Inner Qi stage, and now he had reached the Ninth Rank of Essence Energy and could skillfully use instant defense. The basic combat techniques he used were also very powerful, making him a promising talent.

If there was a flaw, it was that his combat energy level was still too low. Although he was among the best in Tianwei City, he was far from the geniuses in larger cities.

Although he had severely injured Gavin, he wasn't a heartless person. Gavin was known to bully Luo Feng and even wanted to dominate his maid, which was likely the reason he wanted to harm Luo Feng in the battle. Even so, Luo Feng hadn't thought of revenge; otherwise, he could have used the Arc Light Slash on Gavin earlier.

Oh, right, Lucia has been asking me to look out for some special candidates during the exam. This young man named Luo Feng is quite special and might be a good candidate!

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