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Chapter 132: The Strongest Opponent
Chapter 132: The Strongest Opponent
"Galava? Li Yuan?" The three students in the conference room all looked perplexed.
They had never heard of them.
In reality, first-year freshmen had just entered university, and the Global High School Martial Arts Competition was still far off, so few would pay attention to students from other schools.
Similarly, Li Yuan wouldn't specifically focus on other schools' geniuses, as it wouldn't be very meaningful.
"According to our intelligence, both of them have already reached the Bright Moon Rank on the Starfield Combat Network," the black-robed elder said, "Galava broke through in early July, and Li Yuan in early August."
"Bright Moon Rank?"
"Galava broke through in early July? That's even earlier than when I and Guan Ying broke through, right?" The tallest and most robust youth among the three said in a deep voice, "With such talent, how could he stay in Tianzhu's domestic schools?"
"The reason isn't clear."
The black-robed elder shook his head and said, "Regional martial arts universities, although their overall student quality is not as good as ours, but with a large number of students, there are occasional super geniuses."
"Like Kunlun Martial University, last year they produced a Jin Heguo, who had achieved Mind's Eye in his sophomore year and broke into the top 100 of the Global High School Martial Arts Competition's virtual battles," the black-robed elder said, "Many of your seniors were defeated by him, and when he competes again next February, he'll only be stronger, with a good chance of breaking into the top 20 or even the top 10."
Mind's Eye?
The robust youth and the female student both had solemn expressions.
From the Fourth Stage High Rank to the Fourth Stage Perfect, even as the top elite of Starfire University, they didn't dare say they would definitely break through during their sophomore year.
"Okay."
"The files and combat data we collected about them, as well as the data of Fourth Stage experts from other schools, have all been sent to your personal virtual spaces," the black-robed elder said, "Go and review them on your own."
"Let's go."
"Yes." The three students stood up.
Soon, they all left the conference room.
Suddenly.
Among the three, the extremely handsome youth in black stopped in his tracks, turned, and looked at the robust youth and the young woman, "Yuming, Guan Ying, work hard. I don't want you to fail to make it into the top four, it would be too embarrassing for the school."
"Dantai Feng, you..." The robust youth's face changed.
The young woman quickly gave him a look.
"What? You're not convinced?" The youth in black glanced at the robust youth, "If you're not convinced, choose either a real or virtual battle."
The robust youth's eyes seemed to blaze with fire.
"Don't be arrogant, just because you were third in the Xia Nation's college entrance exam, doesn't mean you can always be so," Dantai Feng said indifferently, "Tian Dazhuang's progress is no slower than yours, and he's also at the Fourth Stage High Rank."
"As for Li Yuan?"
"I don't mind telling you," Dantai Feng said, looking at the two of them, "His time to reach the Fourth Stage High Rank may be a bit late, but his progress is terrifying. Just last year, he was only at the initial stage of the Third Stage."
Yuming and Guan Ying's faces turned pale.
In just one year, growing from the initial stage of the Third Stage to the Fourth Stage High Rank? That's too exaggerated.
Huff!
The youth in black seemed too lazy to pay them any mind and left, disappearing from their sight.
"Damn, he always has to show off in front of us."
Yuming's eyes blazed with anger, "If you're so capable, go show off in front of Salvatore."
"Don't say that," Guan Ying shook her head, "Dantai Feng has a strong background, and his talent and strength are high, so it's normal for him to be arrogant."
"His reminder is right."
"This time, we can't be careless," Guan Ying said solemnly, "If we really lose to Li Yuan, it's fine, but if we lose to Galava, that would be a huge embarrassment for Xia Nation."
"Hmph!"
"He's worried we'll lose?" Yuming scoffed, "He should be careful not to trip and fall himself. Guan Ying, I know the importance, I'm leaving first."
Speaking of which.
Yuming himself felt that Dantai Feng losing the first place was unlikely.
You have to know, before the college entrance exam, Dantai Feng was at the Fourth Stage High Rank with exceptional skills, and he was Xia Nation's number one.
Even the universally acknowledged strongest, Salvatore, wouldn't dare say he would definitely win in a virtual battle.
When skill levels are similar, the outcome of a confrontation depends on the current state.
...
After listening to the teacher's analysis of the potential 'Fourth Stage experts' from various schools in the Xuanwu Building.
Before noon, at 12 p.m.
Li Yuan returned to his own villa, went to the underground martial hall, turned on the light curtain projection, and started reviewing the 'data files' the teacher had just sent.
"Dantai Feng, Yuming, Guan Ying, Galava." Li Yuan looked at the four individuals specially highlighted in the file.
All four of them were at the Bright Moon Rank.
The file included their combat videos, but most were from before the college entrance exam, so they had limited reference value.
Li Yuan carefully examined each one.
"Hmm?"
"This Dantai Feng." Li Yuan watched as the youth in black easily defeated one Meteor Rank expert after another on the light curtain, muttering, "Is this combination of knife and shield techniques the skill of the Fourth Stage High Rank?"
Reaching the Fourth Stage High Rank before the college entrance exam?
Li Yuan wasn't very sure.
"With this talent, how strong would he be after four more months?" Li Yuan felt the pressure, "Could he have achieved Mind's Eye?"
If he had achieved Mind's Eye, then the gap between them would be significant.
Although Li Yuan's progress was rapid, and he had already comprehended the Starry Five Movements, he was still some distance away from the Fourth Stage 90%, the level that signifies Mind's Eye.
Suddenly.
"Master, Tian Dazhuang is calling on V-com, voice call," the system said.
"Tian Dazhuang Dazhuang?" Li Yuan was taken aback, then smiled, "Connect."
Beep~ Voice call established.
"Dazhuang." Li Yuan smiled and took the initiative to speak.
The familiar address showed their closeness.
"Li Yuan."
A deep voice came from the pitch-black light curtain, with a hint of a smile, "Last time in the Starfield Combat Network match, thank you."
"Hmm." Tian Dazhuang said, "This time, for the Ten University Freshman Battle, you should know who the three wildcard contestants are, right?"
"
"Dantai Feng... They're all from Starfire University." Li Yuan directly spoke the names of the three people.
He guessed that Tian Dazhuang's sudden communication with him must be for a reason.
"Among these three, Yuming and Guan Ying are about the same level as me, so it shouldn't be too difficult for you to win against them," Tian Dazhuang said in a low voice. "But be careful of Dantai Feng. Before the college entrance exam, he was already at the Fourth Stage High Rank."
"He's probably close to Mind's Eye," Tian Dazhuang said.
"Mind's Eye?" Li Yuan's heart stirred, and he couldn't help but ask, "Has he reached Mind's Eye?"
"No."
Tian Dazhuang affirmed, "I sparred with him just the other day. If he had reached Mind's Eye, I wouldn't have lasted ten moves. He cultivates the Radiant Blade Technique... You can watch more battle videos of masters from this lineage."
"As for his specific battle videos, I can't send them to you. I hope you understand," Tian Dazhuang said.
"Thank you for this information," Li Yuan said with a smile.
"You've helped me, so I should help you too," Tian Dazhuang smiled. "Also, I hope you win."
"You want me to win?" Li Yuan was puzzled. "If they lose, won't Starfire University lose face too?"
"What does that have to do with me? It's not like I'm the one losing face. I wish I could participate and get the reward, but the school didn't give me the chance," Tian Dazhuang laughed. "As for Dantai Feng... I've always wanted to beat him up, but I can't win against him."
"Good luck. Try to beat him up for me."
...
After hanging up with Tian Dazhuang, Li Yuan shook his head and chuckled, "This Dantai Feng, even someone like Tian Dazhuang with his personality, can't stand him."
However, from Tian Dazhuang's words, Li Yuan became aware of the other's strength.
His skill level was likely above his own.
"The outcome can only be known after the fight," Li Yuan said as he turned and walked upstairs.
Entering the virtual network, Li Yuan began watching some videos of the Radiant Blade Technique.
...
After gaining a clear understanding, Li Yuan returned to the underground martial hall and resumed his spear practice. His heart remained calm.
"Dantai Feng?"
"Let him be strong, as long as I do my best, I have a chance to win," Li Yuan's mind was at peace. "If I truly lose, it just means I'm not strong enough."
"If I'm not strong enough, I'll keep practicing and become stronger."
Li Yuan pursued victory, but victory was just the result. The process determined the outcome, and he wouldn't be discouraged if he didn't win.
Doing one's best was more important than anything.
...
In the afternoon, Li Yang also found Li Yuan, and their conversation was similar to Li Yuan's talk with Tian Dazhuang.
...
That evening, someone suddenly video-called Li Yuan.
Looking at the flickering name on the light curtain, Li Yuan, who was silently practicing his spear, hesitated for a moment.
After three seconds of hesitation, he answered the call.
The video call connected, and a short-haired woman in a Crimson Flame Martial Robe appeared on the projection.
Compared to half a year ago, she seemed more mature, her face less youthful, and her aura more spirited.
She truly seemed to have transformed.
"Lin Lan Yue," Li Yuan smiled. "It's been a while. Why are you contacting me suddenly?"
"Can't I contact you?" Lin Lan Yue asked in the video.
From the video background, it seemed she was also in a martial hall.
"I heard from Gu Qiang that the Ten Schools Freshman Battle starts tomorrow. Do you have the confidence to defeat Dantai Feng?" Lin Lan Yue got straight to the point.
Obviously, she was well-informed about the Ten Schools Freshman Battle.
"No," Li Yuan smiled honestly. "He's probably close to Mind's Eye. In terms of skill level, I might be a little behind. But I can't say I have zero confidence. Win or lose, we'll only know after a real fight."
"Looks like you have your sources and know him well," Lin Lan Yue smiled.
"I only know so much," Li Yuan shrugged and smiled. "To understand his strength further, I'll have to wait for the actual fight."
"Hmm."
"I've collected a battle video here. You can take a look," Lin Lan Yue said calmly. "It might be of some help to you."
Ding~ The instant reminder arrived, and Li Yuan received a video file.
"Is this Dantai Feng's video?" Li Yuan hadn't accepted it yet and couldn't help but ask, "Isn't this against the rules?"
"It's not against the rules."
"You'll know after watching it," Lin Lan Yue smiled. "Okay, I'll come to cheer you on when you reach the finals."
"My practical combat teacher is here. I'll hang up first."
"Okay."
Li Yuan nodded and then said, "Thank you for helping my uncle."
Hearing this, Lin Lan Yue paused for a moment and smiled. "I said last time, it was just a coincidence. Don't take it to heart."
"Good luck!"
...
After hanging up, Li Yuan stared at the 'video file' on the light curtain and hesitated for a moment.
He clicked to open it.
It wasn't a battle video of Dantai Feng as Li Yuan expected.
Instead, it was a skill contest between two experts.
One used a long spear and demonstrated the Starlight Gun Technique.
The other displayed the Radiant Blade Technique and Vajra Shield Technique.
Both experts' skills were at the Fourth Stage High Rank, but their skill levels were constantly changing, from the initial stage of the Fourth Stage High Rank to gradually approaching the Fourth Stage Perfect, and even the Mind's Eye level.
"This?" Li Yuan was surprised.
Soon, Li Yuan realized it wasn't just one battle.
There were nine in total.
The two experts' weapons and moves remained the same, but their skill levels kept evolving, from the initial stage of the Fourth Stage High Rank to gradually approaching the Fourth Stage Perfect, and even the Mind's Eye level.
"This is a simulation battle!"
"It simulates various possible battle scenarios between me and Dantai Feng," Li Yuan's heart trembled.
This seemingly simple battle video probably took a lot of effort to create.
...
Time passed.
On October 4th, the first round of battles had nothing to do with Li Yuan.
He didn't pay much attention and continued his disciplined cultivation.
On the morning of October 5th, Li Yuan was about to face his own battle.
(End of Chapter)
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