Martial Master

Below is the selection battle.

"I will now announce the rules of the selection battle." Vice Principal Ge Hong leaped onto the stage and said in a loud voice, "The selection battle is divided into ten groups, each with over twenty people. Everyone will engage in a free-for-all within a designated area. The last three standing will advance to the final arena competition and vie for the final rankings. In other words, the key to the selection battle is endurance. Those who last the longest will move on to the next round."

"However, the selection battle strictly prohibits many against one, and collusion among participants is also forbidden. If no winner emerges after thirty breaths, a new opponent must be chosen to prevent cheating."

As Ge Hong announced this, several academy mentors flew to the square and drew ten white circles, each with a diameter of ten meters.

"The white circles in front of you are the arenas for the selection battle. The academy will randomly draw participants. Students whose names are called, please enter your respective circles."

"Circle One, Wu Feng."

"Zheng Luo."

"Zhou Qian."

"…"

The students whose names were called immediately entered the first white circle under the direction of the mentors.

They all looked nervously at the mentor reading the names, silently praying in their hearts.

The rules of the selection battle seem simple but are very fair. Those who can stay until the end of each group are undoubtedly the most capable students. Therefore, everyone prayed that they wouldn't run into any tough opponents in their group.

"Young Master Chen."

Lin Tian and Zhang Ying were so nervous that their palms were sweating.

"Relax. With your cultivation levels, you might make it to the next round. Even if you don't, remember, for a martial artist, confidence is the most important thing. Winning or losing the competition doesn't matter. What's important is whether you can grow through the battle; that's the difference between the strong and the weak," Qin Chen advised.

Lin Tian and Zhang Ying nodded, "We understand."

For some reason, after listening to Qin Chen's words, their worries disappeared and they were no longer as nervous as before. Instead, they clenched their fists, gathering their strength.

"Circle Three, Li Qingfeng."

Li Qingfeng was assigned to Circle Three. When his name was called, the participants in Circle Three sighed in despair.

"Oh my god, Li Qingfeng is in our circle? Is there any hope for us?"

"Besides Li Qingfeng, Zhou Qiang is also in our group. He's a veteran at the peak of the Human Level, a second bloodline awakener."

"It seems our group is the group of death."

Amidst the discussions, Li Qingfeng walked into the circle with a calm demeanor, as if victory was assured. Instantly, he became the center of Circle Three, and no one dared to come within two meters of him.

The selection continued.

Lin Tian was placed in Circle Four.

"Young Master Chen, Zhang Ying, I'm going." He smiled confidently at the two and stepped into Circle Four.

Soon, Zhang Ying was also called to Circle Five.

Only Qin Chen was left.

"Hmph, boy, wait till you meet me. Let's see if you can remain so calm," Qin Fen, who had been coldly watching Qin Chen, sneered with a fierce and venomous gaze.

However, Qin Fen's wish didn't come true. He was called to Circle Seven, while Qin Chen was still below the stage.

"Damn it." Qin Fen was so frustrated he almost spat blood.

"Don't worry, Qin Fen. None of us have been called yet. The odds of being placed with Qin Chen are high. Then, we brothers will teach that boy a lesson for you, hahaha."

The people around Qin Fen grinned, looking at Qin Chen like cats eyeing a mouse.

"Alright, I'll leave it to you guys. Remember, if you get the chance, cripple that boy." A fierce glint flashed in Qin Fen's eyes.

"What?" The people beside Qin Fen were slightly shocked and frowned, "Qin Fen, are you serious? Qin Chen is from your Qin family. Crippling him would make your family want to kill us."

"Hmph, Qin Chen was expelled from my Qin family not long ago. He's no longer considered a member of my family. How could my family blame you? Besides, in the year-end exams, accidents happen. If someone accidentally goes too far, no one would dare say anything. It's not my fault that Qin Chen's cultivation is low and insisted on participating in the competition," Qin Fen said maliciously.