kvmb Chapter 55 Academy Competition (4)
Chapter 55 Academy Competition (4)
After the first round of battles concluded, Chu Qiuchi and her teammates discussed their performance as they headed to the rest area to prepare for the next battle.
During the journey, Chu Yichen asked Chu Qiuchi with a hint of worry, "Sister, didn't you say before that you wouldn't use the enhanced skills in the competition? Why did you suddenly use them just now? What if people suspect us?"
Chu Qiuchi smiled easily and replied, "I only strengthened it a little bit, so it shouldn't attract too much attention. Apart from the awakened skill, which was already revealed to be unable to be strengthened before, I think the other skills should be shown to others. After all, we can't always hide them away and guard them like a treasure without ever using them."
Nalan Xingyao nodded in agreement. "You've slightly enhanced your skills. Judging from the current situation, although there's some discussion offstage, it hasn't aroused much suspicion. In future battles, just maintain this level of intensity. When we're strong enough, we won't need to worry about this anymore!"
Puyang Minghui continued from Chu Qiuchi and Nalan Xingyao's words, adding softly, "Indeed, it seems to be working quite well so far. Everyone just thinks you're only slightly stronger than the average area-of-effect mage."
Chu Qiuchi nodded, secretly thinking that those who knew the inside story might find a reasonable explanation themselves—such as having full innate mental strength.
That's right, and that's why she dared to display some abilities beyond the norm this time. Now it seems her actions haven't aroused much suspicion.
In the rest area, Chu Qiuchi and his teammates rested while watching the intense competition on the adjacent arena.
At this moment, Chu Yichen suddenly pointed at the arena in surprise and said, "Look, the two members of the Cloud Team haven't made a move since they came on stage, and now they've actually jumped off the stage themselves. What kind of tactic is this? Now there are only two attack-type and one support-type mages left on the field. Sigh, even the support-type mage has gone off the stage."
Chu Qiuchi pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "It seems we've met a formidable opponent. They're clearly a team with three mages at the mage level as well. They probably just wanted to play around with Li Rui's team at first, but now they're deliberately losing the match quickly. They want to face us in the final showdown. It seems our performance just now has spurred them on."
Nalan Xingyao continued Chu Qiuchi's words, offering her own insight: "There might be more than three mages; the two team members who haven't made a move yet might also be mages. This is very likely a team composed entirely of mages." Her words made her teammates even more alert.
Puyang Minghui exclaimed, "What? All of them are mages? No wonder they dared to mess with Li Rui's team like this. Poor Li Rui, he's the only mage on their team."
Ji Moyu nodded silently, his eyes becoming deep and focused.
"Two are attack types, one is a support type, and the remaining two are control types."
Chu Qiuchi asked in surprise, "Little Fish, what did you say? The remaining two who haven't made a move are both control-type?"
Ji Moyu nodded affirmatively.
"Yes, I know him."
Chu Qiuchi's brows furrowed dramatically, and she sighed dramatically, "Little Fish, this news is like a bolt from the blue! Two control-type characters, how are we going to handle this? I just showed my face on the field, and now I feel like I'm going to be controlled to death."
Chu Yichen laughed and replied, "Yes, they definitely think you're a big threat. You've become their number one target."
Chu Qiuchi feigned pitifulness and said to Ji Moyu, "Little Fish, I'm counting on you now. You need to quickly take care of the enemy's control mage and save me from this dire situation."
Ji Moyu glanced at her but didn't say anything.
Seeing this, Nalan Xingyao laughed and interjected, "How could you forget about me? Although my ability to break free from control is limited, I can still control the opponent! Let's devise a strategy!"
Chu Qiuchi nodded in agreement, and then the group gathered in a circle to discuss tactics in a tense but orderly manner.
Chu Qiuchi analyzed, "I guess after the opponent comes on, they might send one person to control me, while the other might target Xiaoyuer or Xingyao. However, we can use the Flying Feather Formation to increase our movement speed and dodge their skills."
However, it is currently unknown whether the opponent has any crowd control removal skills. But regardless of whether they do, crowd control removal skills are mostly possessed by control and support mages.
So, Xingyao, when you enter the battle, you should immediately control one of the opponent's control-type mages. You can't control two at once. If you're lucky, you might even hit both.
Little Fish and I will attack another control-type mage together. If either of us gets controlled, you can break free. Although the opponent might use Feather Array, I don't believe our stamina is worse than theirs. Little brother, you put a shield on Xingyao or Minghui.
Chu Yichen smiled and replied, "Don't worry, I'll take care of the shield."
Nalan Xingyao confidently replied, "Okay, I will try my best to hold off the opponent's control-type mage."
"Okay, you hold one off, and Little Fish and I will quickly take care of the other one. After that, things will be much easier!"
The group sat in a circle and, after a heated discussion, finally finalized their tactics.
Shortly after they finished their preparations, the result of the match between the Peerless Overlords team and the Cloud team was announced. Just as Chu Qiuchi had predicted, the Cloud team dramatically lost the match.
The second round of the competition was almost without suspense, and in the final stage, Chu Qiuchi's "Six Six Great Fortune Team" will face off against the Yunxiao Team.
The battle horn echoed across the training ground, and members of the two teams stood on either side of the ring, the atmosphere tense and exciting.
With the host's impassioned announcement, the curtain officially rose on the final battle.
Just as Chu Qiuchi had predicted, both sides tacitly chose the Flying Feather Formation, displaying astonishing speed and agility from the very beginning of the match.
The opposing control mage swiftly attacked, casting a control skill—Moonlight Sleep—on Chu Qiuchi.
Chu Qiuchi reacted quickly, easily dodging the opponent's control skill with a swift dodge, and then swiftly counterattacked, unleashing his second skill—Moon Spirit Dance.
Eight crescent blades instantly formed in the air. The opponent quickly dodged, skillfully avoiding five of them, while the remaining three accurately struck the opponent's support mage, control mage, and attack mage.
Seeing this, Ji Moyu seized the opportunity and immediately released his second skill - Netherworld Chains, quickly pulling the opponent's control mage closer, followed by a powerful side kick that sent the opponent off the stage.
The movements were executed flawlessly, leaving the audience in awe.
At the same time, the Cloud Team's offensive magician launched a fierce attack on Chu Yichen and Puyang Minghui as soon as he entered the field.
Fortunately, Chu Yichen cast a thick earth barrier on Puyang Minghui in time to protect her from the damage, while he himself dodged the opponent's attack at an even faster speed.
Nalan Xingyao, on the other hand, engaged in a wonderful duel with another control-type mage from the opposing side, with both of them skillfully dodging the other's control skills.
The battle between the two sides was evenly matched, and the audience below the stage was thrilled. This match between novice mages was just as exciting as the duel between high-level mages.
The battle continued, with both sides unleashing their skills in rapid succession, their evasion and attacks weaving together into a tense duel.
The depletion of physical strength and magic power began to show. Thanks to their long-term commitment to physical training, Chu Qiuchi's "Six Six Great Fortune Team" was in much better condition than the Cloud Team members whose speed had begun to decline.
Nalan Xingyao successfully held off the opponent's last remaining control-type mage, greatly relieving the pressure on Chu Qiuchi and Ji Moyu.
Chu Qiuchi's first skill, Endless Fireball, poses a significant challenge to the opponent's evasion.
Each time eight fireballs are released, even if the opponent dodges some, they will still be hit by the others.
However, the opposing support mage, with their high magic level and powerful healing skills, effectively restored their teammates' injuries, causing the battlefield to gradually become a stalemate.
But Chu Qiuchi knew in his heart that as the opponent's physical strength continued to deplete, their advantage was gradually weakening, while the "Six Six Great Fortune Team" was quietly increasing its winning rate.
As the competition intensified, the Cloud Team members gradually exhausted their stamina, and the situation became increasingly unfavorable for them.
Chu Qiuchi realized this and became more cautious. She anticipated that the other party might make a desperate gamble by unleashing their awakened skill as a last-ditch effort.
Chu Qiuchi and the others exchanged a knowing glance, and Chu Yichen was the first to activate his awakened skill—Radiant Backlash.
Almost simultaneously, the opponent's control mage reacted swiftly, unleashing his awakened skill—Fox Spirit Charm.
This skill can turn an enemy target into a friend, and the target he chose was Chu Qiuchi.
After struggling for a while, Chu Qiuchi, who was controlled by the Enchanting Eye, turned to attack his teammates, who hurriedly dodged.
Because of Chu Yichen's Radiant Backlash Shield, Chu Qiuchi also suffers significant damage every time he attacks his teammates.
At the critical moment, Nalan Xingyao also quickly released her awakened skill - Mind Control.
This powerful skill successfully hit both the support mage and the attack mage of the Cloud Team, directly causing them to fall off the stage.
Seeing this, another attack-type mage from the Cloud Team rushed forward to try to stop them.
The battle became exceptionally complex, with both sides struggling to defend themselves due to the awakened control-type skills. The audience watched with bated breath, intently anticipating every turn of events.
While skillfully dodging Chu Qiuchi's attacks, Ji Moyu was also looking for an opportunity to counterattack the Yunxiao team.
Finally, he seized the perfect opportunity and decisively cast his first skill, Netherworld Blood Spike, on one of the Cloud Team's offensive mages.
Because the opponent was busy stopping the support-type mage's actions, their reaction was slightly slow, and they failed to dodge in time, resulting in them being seriously injured and falling to the ground.
At the same time, the support mage of the Cloud Team had reached the edge of the arena. Ignoring his injuries, the attack mage immediately rushed over, lay on the ground, and firmly grabbed the opponent's ankle to prevent him from falling off the arena.
Meanwhile, the other offensive mage, having lost the restraint of his companion, jumped off the other side of the arena under Nalan Xingyao's control.
As time passed, the magical power within Nalan Xingyao and the control-type mages of the Yunxiao team gradually diminished.
After breaking free from control, Chu Qiuchi was severely injured and unable to fight. Puyang Minghui immediately used her skill to heal her, while Chu Yichen's Radiant Backlash skill also reached its limit.
At this moment, the Cloud Team only has one offensive mage and one support mage left who possess magic power.
The opposing support mage wasted no time and immediately unleashed their awakened skill – Mana Reversion, a skill that can restore all the mana of three targets.
Without the slightest hesitation, Ji Moyu activated his awakened skill – Gale Dash, sending a massive wind blade hurtling towards the opponent's control mage, severely injuring him and knocking him off the stage.
Puyang Minghui didn't delay any longer and released her awakened skill - Nirvana Light. The injuries of everyone in the Six Six Great Fortune team were instantly healed, except for Chu Qiuchi, who was the only one with magic power left.
She could only unleash her awakening skill once, while both of her opponents had regained their magic power.
Without hesitation, Chu Qiuchi unleashed her awakened skill – Raging Sniper – targeting the same person with all three attacks: the last remaining offensive mage.
As the skill was unleashed, the opponent was unable to dodge and was hit, falling off the stage and passing out.
She herself was also struck by the opponent's awakened skill - Purple Light Holy Sword, and fell off the stage unconscious.
At this point in the battle, the outcome was clear. The opposing team only had one support-type mage left on the stage, and she had no offensive skills, so she could no longer attack the Six Six Great Smooth Team.
Seeing this, she didn't delay any longer and immediately admitted defeat.
The moment the referee announced that the "Six Six Great Fortune Team" had won, the group immediately rushed to Chu Qiuchi, who had already fainted on the ground.
The academy's emergency response was also exceptionally swift, immediately dispatching personnel to deliver high-quality wound healing agents.
After taking the medicine, Chu Qiuchi soon woke up, and her recovery amazed everyone—the high-grade healing medicine truly lived up to its reputation.
Seeing that Chu Qiuchi was safe and sound, the teammates finally felt relieved and began to feel extremely proud of this hard-won victory.
The group embraced and jumped excitedly, celebrating with each other, while the audience below the ring erupted in thunderous applause, cheering for this spectacular match.
At the viewing point in Xiyue City, Chu Siyuan and Qiu Jingya excitedly embraced each other, expressing their joy and pride.
Chu Qiuchi and Chu Yichen's friends jumped and shouted excitedly, their joy and excitement infecting everyone around them.
Chu Qiuchi stood up. Although she was still a little weak, her eyes shone with determination and pride. She and her teammates walked hand in hand, waving to the audience to thank them for their support and encouragement.