Chapter 48

The girl who slowly walked out had a head of jet-black short hair, skin as smooth as black pearls, and long eyelashes that couldn't hide her large, expressive eyes. Her nose was small and delicate, her figure slender, and her slightly protruding chest indicated the vigorous development of her young body. Her soft, small waist seemed almost too delicate to grasp.

This girl was none other than Wang Junqi, Dong Xiuze's opponent for today!

Faced with this girl who was a head taller than him, Dong Xiuze still vividly remembered the scene where she had subdued a fierce tiger with earth magic. He couldn't believe that just a few days later, they were about to face off against each other!

What a twist of fate!

Wang Junqi's appearance immediately heightened the atmosphere on the scene. If not for the presence of the teachers, the place would have been in chaos long ago.

After a routine opening speech, the competition was about to begin.

Everyone was eagerly waiting, and in their minds, this would be a one-sided performance due to the significant disparity in strength.

In the arena, Dong Xiuze and Wang Junqi stood about ten meters apart, their faces devoid of complex expressions, just quietly staring at each other.

The weather was really nice today, with white clouds lazily strolling across the blue sky. The morning sun wasn't too harsh, casting a colorful abstract painting through the gaps in the branches.

The area around the arena was surrounded by a large circle, airtight and secure.

The older and middle-grade students sat quietly on the ground with wide eyes, considering this a rare learning opportunity.

"… The competition officially begins!"

In the quiet anticipation, the battle began with the referee teacher's command.

Sensing the magical fluctuations from the ground, Dong Xiuze lightly tapped his foot and shot forward like a spring.

As he landed and stabilized himself, several soil vines emerged from his original position.

Good grief!

Although she was a girl, she showed no mercy. If not for Dong Xiuze's quick reaction, he would have been embarrassed.

"Good!"

Cheers erupted from the audience, the loudest coming from the older-grade students.

Pouting, Dong Xiuze showed a look of speechlessness. He really couldn't see what was so praiseworthy!

Wang Junqi's large eyes were fixed on Dong Xiuze, a hint of surprise flashing across her face. She clearly hadn't expected her opponent to dodge her "Earth Vine Bind" so easily.

After all, even a fierce tiger might not have been able to avoid this move. She had wanted to end the battle quickly, but her preemptive strike had failed.

"Teacher was right; today's opponent is not simple."

Recalling Teacher Liu Hong's instructions before the match, Wang Junqi's expression turned serious, and she quickly resumed casting "Earth Vine Bind."

"Earth Vine Bind" is a magic spell that restricts the opponent's movement, characterized by its tightening grip.

This spell consumes little magic power and is quick to cast, making it one of Wang Junqi's strong close-combat spells.

"Again with this move?" Dong Xiuze instinctively jumped away once more.

He had seen Wang Junqi use this move to subdue a tiger before. To avoid unnecessary trouble, he didn't want to experience it himself.

"Does this kid not listen to me at all?"

Teacher Lu Neng, seeing that Dong Xiuze hadn't followed his advice, was almost ready to curse. Despite his anger, he was still worried for Dong Xiuze.

In contrast, Wang Junqi took Teacher Liu Hong's instructions to heart and launched a fierce attack with her mental energy.

However, her attacks repeatedly missed their mark.

"Why is his movement so agile? Is he a mage or a warrior?" Wang Junqi thought to herself as she tried to predict her opponent's movements.

Due to Teacher Liu Hong's vague description of Dong Xiuze, she was still unsure of her opponent's identity.

"Junqi, don't rely on your eyes to track the opponent; use your heart to predict their position," Teacher Liu Hong shouted from the sidelines.

Although her student was highly talented, she lacked combat experience.

On the surface, Wang Junqi seemed to have the upper hand, but Liu Hong could see that Dong Xiuze was holding back.

How many more surprises does this little boy have?

At this moment, Liu Hong had a strange feeling. This three-year-old boy seemed to have the experience of a seasoned warrior.

What an incredible thought!

Wang Junqi, living up to her title as the "Number One Genius," quickly grasped the meaning of her teacher's words during the battle.

"Her speed has increased; this girl is indeed skilled." Dong Xiuze's lips curled slightly in approval.

His love for talent made him excited, and he suddenly wanted to see how far she could grow.

"Let me play with you properly!" With this thought, Dong Xiuze's movements changed, and he accelerated towards his opponent like a cat pouncing on its prey.

"Junqi, don't let him get close; his strength is great." Seeing Dong Xiuze's intention, Liu Hong warned again.

The other teachers looked at her in surprise, not understanding why she was so tense. Given Wang Junqi's strength, the outcome of the battle was almost certain.

Wasn't it?

Teacher Lu Neng, standing nearby, felt the battle was unfair. It was already unreasonable to have his student fight Wang Junqi from the older grade, and now Teacher Liu Hong was giving advice from the sidelines. Was she treating his student as a training target?

The more he thought about it, the more unbalanced he felt, and he finally shouted, "A mage's defense is weak; the opponent only knows earth magic, watch your feet…"

Dong Xiuze paid no attention to Teacher Lu Neng's advice.

If his opponent were at Teacher Liu Hong's level, Dong Xiuze would have been fully engaged in the battle. But since his opponent was just a novice who had only recently grasped magic, and with so many spectators around, he didn't want to reveal his true strength to avoid arousing suspicion.

What he needed to do was to cooperate with his opponent and gradually progress the match, even if it turned into a war of attrition.

"Junqi, end the battle quickly; he's draining your magic power!" Liu Hong shouted from the sidelines.

Although his intentions were exposed, Dong Xiuze was not concerned. He continued to dodge while sensing the energy fluctuations when the magic was cast.

Others might not notice, but Liu Hong was increasingly alarmed:

"This little boy, how does he do it? He can predict Junqi's magic before it's cast!"

"How many more shocking secrets does he have?"

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