Chapter 190: Black Jack Ace! Chloe's Wind Sword!

Chapter 190: Black Jack Ace! Chloe's Wind Sword!

On the mechanical vehicle, the driver, who was responsible for the pursuit, turned to the two students in the back and asked, "Dean, those two students are still following us. Should I use spatial teleportation to shake them off?"

Qin Xiaoxue was speechless.

The woman, however, didn't seem to mind the cleverness of her granddaughter's close friends. She smiled and said, "No need, let's just head straight to the Trial Tower."

After speaking, the woman pulled up the partition and turned to Qin Xiaoxue, whose eyes were sparkling with excitement.

"That's enough, the person is already inside the academy. Is there a need to be in such a hurry?"

Qin Xiaoxue furrowed her brows in confusion and looked at the woman. "What am I rushing for?"

The woman nodded, acknowledging that there was no need to rush.

She didn't want to continue arguing with her granddaughter about this matter.

On the other hand, Qin Xiaoxue suddenly felt a bit guilty and tried to change the subject, "Um, Su Ping is going to the Trial Tower. How many waves do you think he can pass?"

The woman glanced at her granddaughter with a smile that didn't quite reach her eyes. Pretending to follow her granddaughter's topic, she said,

"If it's the Elite Rank, I just heard from Ah Qin that the little guy's Beastmaster rank has already reached the Elite Ninth Rank, and his pet beast is probably not weak either.

However, I haven't heard about the strength of his personal pet beast. The evolved one he brought is quite impressive.

I estimate that he should be able to pass around five waves."

"Ah?!"

Qin Xiaoxue's eyes lit up, not paying attention to the fifth wave achievement at all, which was not considered high in the Magic City Academy.

Instead, she focused on something else entirely:

"Su Ping's personal rank has already reached the Elite Ninth Rank? That's so fast!"

The woman shot her granddaughter a glance. Did this girl even listen to her entire sentence? However, even she, the Sage Sang, had to admit that the little guy's rank improvement was too fast.

She reckoned that it must have something to do with the meditation technique she gave him... right?

But because his rank improved so quickly, his pet beast's strength might not be that high.

In the woman's opinion, he had already cultivated the Thousand Wood Wolf, and its potential had reached an extremely absurd level. If he continued to meditate, where would he find the energy to further improve his own strength?

Even a few years later, I believe this little guy's pet beast combat power will reach an impressive level."

But for now...

That's why the woman made that joke-like request to Qinyi.

However, Qin Xiaoxue soon questioned this: "I've seen Su Ping's pet beast before. That Forest Wolf is an extremely rare mutated poison type. It shouldn't be a problem for it to pass six or seven waves, right?"

The woman glared at her granddaughter, "You've tried it before, haven't you? The Overlord Rank Trial Tower is not the same as the Elite Rank!

The first ten layers of the Overlord Rank are just ordinary battles against opponents who have advanced from these ten ranks.

Why is it that in the Magic City Beastmaster Academy, your rank as the second-place holder in the Overlord Record is only at the fifteenth wave?

And in the Elite Rank record rankings, surpassing the tenth wave will already get you into the top five?"

Qin Xiaoxue snorted.

Of course, she knew.

The Elite Rank was lower.

Many of the genius Beastmasters who entered the Magic City Beastmaster Academy had already reached the Overlord Rank upon entry.

Even those who hadn't reached that rank had already attained the peak of the Elite Rank.

The pet beasts of these Beastmasters were also at the highest level of this rank!

Naturally, the Trial Tower waves for the Elite Rank started with battles against opponents at the peak of the Elite Rank from the first and second layers.

What's more terrifying is that after passing the fifth wave, the sixth wave begins, and the opponents they face are already high-level pet beast cubs.

This difficulty makes the rankings in the Elite Rank even more challenging than the Overlord Rank.

In the Overlord Rank, whether it's single or group rankings, the top twenty are almost exclusively above the thirteenth wave, with the first-place holder being a freak who reached the sixteenth wave.

But in the Elite Rank, the first-place holder in the top five is also that freak, who only reached the twelfth wave.

And beyond the fifth-place holder, not even the tenth wave has been passed. The fifth-place holder only managed to stay in the battle for the longest time, over ten minutes, hence their ranking.

The fifth and seventh waves are the most common levels for students in the Elite Rank.

If Su Ping only passed the fifth wave, then his initial ranking of around one thousand would be about right.

That was the woman's meaning.

Qin Xiaoxue agreed, "Su Ping has only been a Beastmaster for half a year! That's already very impressive."

Even the woman couldn't deny this, because it was indeed the case.

In just half a year, he had reached this rank and achieved such great success in cultivation.

If his pet beast's combat power was also off the charts, then who could they reason with?

These two individuals, being prominent figures in their own right, were already drawing attention with their hushed whispers. And to think, they were roommates with Miss Qin!

But even with all this, Dong Muchun didn't seem to mind.

However, he heard a name from these two that he had heard a few days ago!

Su Ping?!

Dong Muchun ignored the few seniors from his club and instead looked at the two girls with surprise.

This name was quite common, so Dong Muchun wanted to confirm:

"Senior sisters?"

"Hmm?"

Ling Xiaoxiao and Lu Xiaolu turned their heads, looking at the newcomer with surprise, but then they smiled slightly.

"It's you, Junior Brother Dong."

Dong Muchun had only been in the five-year Metropolis Academy for less than two years, but he was familiar to them.

After all, this guy had another identity: a disciple of Professor Lie Kongwang, a master of spatial control.

And his talent and beastmaster abilities were both exceptional.

"Senior sisters, you just mentioned Su Ping?"

Ling Xiaoxiao and Lu Xiaolu exchanged a glance, the fire of gossip in their eyes burning even brighter.

In fact, they were quite familiar with Dong Muchun because they had heard from Miss Qin that her father wanted to set up a blind date for him, and the person was this very Junior Brother Dong!

What was going on here? A battlefield of love?!

The two girls were excited, but they still had their wits about them. They didn't know what Junior Brother Dong was thinking, but Miss Qin definitely wasn't interested in him. Her enthusiasm was clearly directed at this Su Ping.

So, as Miss Qin's loyal friends, even though the junior brother before them was handsome and had a bright future, and Professor Lie Kongwang was one of the strongest professors in the academy, they knew when to pick sides.

At this moment, they could gossip and chat without a care, and it might even help them get closer.

But if they told him, and Junior Brother Dong got carried away and did something to upset Miss Qin, it would definitely create a rift in their relationship.

How many fools could there be among those who made it into the Metropolis Academy and rose to such a powerful position?

So, Ling Xiaoxiao and Lu Xiaolu exchanged a glance, and the latter blinked her pure and innocent big eyes.

"Junior Brother, did you hear wrong?"

"Yes! What Su Ping?"

Dong Muchun furrowed his brows slightly. Of course, he hadn't misheard, but a few of his companions chimed in:

"Yes, Junior Brother Dong, why are you asking about him? I do know a Su from the first year, but I think that's not his name. The senior sisters are going to the Trial Tower, so let's not disturb them."

These two seniors held a special position in the academy, so it was natural not to pester them. Dong Muchun could only nod in agreement.

Their words had confirmed his suspicions.

In fact, if he knew what these two girls were thinking, he would definitely feel helpless.

Previously, Miss Qin had asked him to get in touch with her, and Dong Muchun was more than willing.

The Dong family was in decline, and even with some heritage, it couldn't compare to the rising sun of the Sang family, who held great power.

If he could establish a connection with them, it would be greatly beneficial for his future development.

But Miss Qin showed no interest and even stood him up, so Dong Muchun understood the situation.

He naturally wouldn't keep pestering her.

However, he had heard the name Su Ping too many times.

Initially, when he chatted with his sister about Qin Xiaoxue, Dong Muchun told him that Miss Qin had returned to Linzhou during the last summer vacation and had become quite close to this Su Ping from Linzhou.

At that time, Dong Muchun was indeed a bit resentful.

How could a mere Linzhou native compare to him? And in this resentment, just over half a month ago, everything changed.

His father, the head of the Dong family, called his youngest son.

The call was simple: to persuade his sister.

His sister had fallen out with the family, and Dong Muchun not only didn't feel confused or angry, but he was happy for his sister.

Dong Muchun knew his sister well, as they shared the same mother and father. As the children of the 'main wife', they had a completely different relationship with the so-called 'eldest brother' from the 'concubine'.

However, when his father asked him to persuade his sister, the ultimate goal wasn't to mend their relationship but to use his sister's influence to meet this Su Ping!

Dong Muchun didn't know what had happened, but he knew that when his father and sister talked to him about this, they both said one thing:

Don't cause trouble with that Su Ping because of Miss Qin.

This name, this guy from Linzhou.

Dong Muchun wasn't a person who craved beauty; everything a young master of a noble family did was for his own interests and the family's.

In a family with a thousand years of heritage, personal romantic feelings were insignificant.

If he could use this to his advantage, it would be a good thing, but if not, he would let it go.

But in these few months, Su Ping had repeatedly appeared before him. How could Dong Muchun not be curious?

Now, hearing the name again in the Metropolis Academy, how could Dong Muchun not want to investigate?

Su Ping had come to the Metropolis Academy, and it was even possible that he was inside the Trial Tower!

A flash of light appeared before Dong Muchun's eyes.

He also wanted to see what kind of charm this guy, who was curious to see what kind of charm this guy, who was two or three years younger than his sister but had never received such high praise from her, possessed.

With this thought, Dong Muchun's steps towards the Trial Tower quickened.

At this moment, Su Ping, who was fully focused on the paper man Qian Yi's challenge in the Trial Tower, had no idea that because of him, the place was becoming extremely lively.

Finally, with the conditions set by Qinyi being so difficult, and with the promise of the Sand Saint, Su Ping and the little paper man, Qian Yi, could only give it their all in the challenge.

At this moment, there was no doubt about it.

However, Su Ping was indeed feeling helpless in his heart.

As expected, the Metropolis Academy is indeed formidable!

The difficulty of this Trial Tower far exceeded his imagination.

At this very moment, the little paper man, Qian Yi, was in the eleventh wave.

That's right, the eleventh wave.

The difficulty of the sixth to tenth waves was indeed very high, and there were even three Sovereign Rank pet beast cubs. The ninth wave even had a single Emperor Rank cub.

But the most abnormal was the tenth wave.

The tenth wave wasn't cubs, but three actual Overlord Rank pet beasts! A huge gap in power! And there were three of them!

What does this mean? Even the little paper man, Qian Yi, had to exert a lot of effort.

He even activated the 'Triad Blade Technique', although he didn't use the Qian Yi Cyclone, but without a doubt, he was using his full strength.

Su Ping now seriously doubted.

These Metropolis Academy students are all monsters! Indeed, one shouldn't be too arrogant.

Earlier, at the entrance, he had heard Dong Muchun and his group mention this.

Dong Muchun had already broken through to the thirteenth wave of the Overlord Rank! Facing the Emperor Rank cubs, and this was just barely within the top twenty.

Now, at the tenth level, it was quite tricky.

The Overlord Rank might be even more difficult! Perhaps the higher levels have true Sovereign Rank illusions for the challenge.

It can be said that during this climb, Su Ping gained a deeper understanding of the strength of the Metropolis Academy students.

He also suppressed his arrogance.

Here, was one of the centers of Longguo.

This advanced academy gathered the most talented beastmasters in all of Longguo.

His journey was still long.

As he sighed, he looked at the high, exposed platform.

Unlike the previous mountain peaks, it was a series of tall, exposed platforms.

Similar to the mountain peaks, but with fewer and thinner landing spots.

The enemies that appeared before Qian Yi this time were still Emperor Rank cubs, but there were three of them this time!"

Three Emperor Rank cubs, and the most troublesome part is their races: 'Shadow Butterfly', 'Ice Dragon Cub', and 'Divine Wind Sparrow'."

That's right, these three had different attributes.

Undead, Ice, and Wind types could be discerned from their names.

But the most frustrating part was that all three could fly! At this moment, the little paper man, still in the Triad Blade Technique form, had two of his three swords sheathed, leaving only the Spade 3 in his hand.

Emperor Rank cubs had already mastered some racial skills, with more and stronger skills compared to pets of the same level.

The three Emperor Rank cubs circled in the air, and the most vicious Ice Dragon Cub, raised its icy claws to tear at the little paper man.

Bang! The little paper man was knocked away, and in midair, the fastest Divine Wind Sparrow took over with a 'Storm Assault', making the little paper man resemble a badminton shuttlecock in the sky.

The speed of the sword was useless in the air, even the Lightning Sword couldn't help.

At this moment, even returning to the platform seemed difficult.

The little paper man felt the wind blowing behind him, appearing as thin as a folded paper airplane.

Su Ping sighed, knowing that this might be the end.

Only regretfully, there was no other way.

Thinking of this, Su Ping didn't even want to see the little paper man being bullied by these illusions and was about to press the end button.

However, at this moment, Su Ping paused.

The little paper man was still in the air.

But at some point, two of the three swords had been sheathed, leaving only the Spade 3 in his hand.

And at the same time, Qian Yi transformed back into his right-handed sword-wielding form.

The unchanging poker face showed a change! But this time, it was a Black Jack Ace, a form Su Ping had never seen before!

Previously, the Lightning Sword was a Black Ace, but this time, it was a Black Jack Ace!

At the same time, Su Ping finally realized that the sword held in Qian Yi's right hand was not the familiar Thunder Sword, but the 'Wind Sword' with a relatively weaker presence!

The little paper man, used as a 'shuttlecock' by the three Emperor Rank cubs, seemed to be slowing down, and then, just as Su Ping was stunned, in a short moment, a crisp 'Wah!' echoed in the high sky above the platform:

"Wah!

"Wah! (You guys... really made me angry!)"

In an instant, amidst Su Ping's astonishment, a sudden gust of wind blew around the little paper man in the sky!

(End of Chapter)

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