The matches went on one after another. The weak ones were eliminated, and the strong ones stayed.
The overall situation of the upper and lower regions gradually became clear. The upper region was slightly stronger, but the dark horse had appeared in the lower region.
It was that Shan Shi.
No matter who this fellow encountered, he would be able to kill them in an instant.
He used a long and narrow sword, and his attacks were extremely fast. Even a top student from Jixia Academy, who had a high chance of becoming the champion, had his arms chopped off. He didn't even have a chance to struggle.
That's right, Shan Shi's attacks would always break both of his arms with a single sword strike. Not only was his method strange, but it was also relatively brutal.
But of course, this was the Master Teacher Battle. Putting aside severe injuries, even if one were to die, one had to take responsibility for it. If one was afraid, one could just forfeit.
Although the main examiners didn't like Shan Shi's character, they had no reason to expel him from the examination venue.
You say he's savage?
People say that I can't hold back. Besides, if I hold back and lose, who will be responsible? After all, this concerned his 2-star great teacher title.
For a moment, the lower half of the district was in a state of panic. Everyone was praying that they wouldn't run into this cruel dark horse.
Gu Xiuxun and Sun Mo were both in the upper half.
In the fourth round, after an intense battle, the masochist successfully passed. After that, it was Sun Mo's turn again. His opponent wasn't weak and had defeated a seeded contestant from an 'A' grade academy before this. His opponent could be considered a dark horse.
"We'll know Sun Mo's true strength now!"
The audience was filled with anticipation.
"Wang Bumin, fourth level of the divine force realm. Please guide me!"
"Sun Mo, third level of the divine force realm. Please guide me!"
After the two of them exchanged greetings, the battle started. Wang Bumin didn't let Sun Mo make the first move just because his cultivation base was lower. Instead, he launched a frenzied attack the moment the battle started.
Defeating Sun Mo in a single breath was Wang Bumin's battle strategy. After all, Sun Mo cultivated a saint-tier cultivation art. Once he unleashed it, Wang Bumin probably wouldn't be able to withstand it.
Sun Mo wasn't in a hurry. In order to accumulate experience and take a look at Wang Bumin's cultivation art, he focused on defense and allowed Wang Bumin to attack.
"Sun Mo, come and fight!"
"F * ck, can't you be more gorgeous? What's the difference between him and a tortoise? "
"Attack! Attack! "
Many of the spectators who were cursing were Sun Mo's fans. There was no solution to it. In their eyes, Sun Mo should sweep out with his wooden blade and easily crush his opponent. It was simply too embarrassing for him to fight like a tortoise.
This was just like how some fans watched the esports team they supported compete. What ultimate kill? What betrayal? They didn't need it. What they wanted was a crushing defeat from start to finish, not giving the opponent any chance. Beat them until they cried? I'll just beat you until you have a mental breakdown!
However, in the eyes of true experts, Sun Mo's defense was simply impenetrable. It could be said to be at the textbook level of defense. There were many details worth learning from.
"This Wang Bumin can't win!"
"If I were to see this tortoise, I would really despair!"
"I feel that Sun Mo seems to be able to predict the attacks of his enemies. Isn't this a little too terrifying?"
The examinees discussed. Although Wang Bumin fought beautifully, all their gazes were focused on Sun Mo.
Bai Shuang crossed her arms and stood in the preparation area. Her brows gradually furrowed. Why did the concept of Sun Mo's move seem like the Grand Universe Formless Divine Art?
As a top graduate of the Skyraise Academy, not only had Bai Shuang seen this cultivation art many times, but she had even learned the first level to stimulate her potential.
Hence, at this moment, Bai Shuang felt a sense of familiarity.
"That can't be. What am I thinking? The Grand Universe Formless Divine Art is the ultimate divine art of our school. Sun Mo isn't qualified to learn it, nor would he have the chance to learn it!"
Even a top graduate like Bai Shuang who had obtained many honors for the school didn't have the qualifications to learn all of it.
Wang Bumin felt some despair. If he continued to attack fiercely, he would be defeated due to depleting his spirit qi. This would definitely be the most embarrassing thing.
"I originally planned to save my 'trump card' for the top 12. I didn't expect that I would have to use it now. Sun Mo, you are truly strong!"
Wang Bumin sighed ruefully and retreated abruptly. After that, he took in a deep breath and calmed his mind, starting to circulate his spirit qi.
Bzz!
A faint layer of faint red light lit up on Wang Bumin's chest. Even through his clothes, Sun Mo could faintly see it.
"Spirit runes?"
Sun Mo frowned.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
Wang Bumin's aura instantly soared, and the pressure he exuded increased at a visible rate. Even the blood vessels on Wang Bumin's face and neck bulged like earthworms.
"Mn?"
The main examiner, who was bored to death and felt that Sun Mo would win for sure, also became serious when he saw this scene. "Could it be that there's still a chance to turn things around?"
"Has he gone berserk?"
Sun Mo activated Divine Sight. Because he was curious, he didn't take the initiative to attack.
Wang Bumin was at the fourth level of the divine force realm, but his current spirit qi reserves and combat strength were close to the seventh level.
Note: The target's condition is extremely unstable. Please remain cautious.
Note: This state will last for roughly three minutes.
After Sun Mo saw the data, he found the best way to resolve this. Given his current strength, he definitely wouldn't be able to defend against the seventh level of the divine force realm. However, he should be able to barely hold on for three minutes.
"Sun Mo is very confident!"
On the judging panel, the major characters had looks of admiration in their eyes. If it was them, they would definitely take advantage of the time when Wang Bumin was accumulating his strength to attack, not allowing him to reach his peak.
"Will something happen?"
Xuanyuan Po stared at Wang Bumin and frowned. "This fellow's condition is quite terrifying!"
"It is! Lu Zhiruo nodded. "However, Teacher will definitely not lose."
"Zhiruo, it's not that I want to say this, but you are too confident in Teacher. Right now, this fellow is clearly using some secret art to increase his combat strength."
Tantai Yutang's lips twitched.
Swoosh!
The papaya girl turned her head and glared over. "Teacher will definitely win!"
"Sure! Sure! Sure! You are right! "
The sickly invalid couldn't be bothered to argue with a little fangirl.
"Is Sun Mo going to lose? That would be even more of a topic. "
Li Ruolan's beautiful eyes opened wide. "However, I'm going to deduct 3 points for you. After all, an imperfect man isn't worthy of admiration."
Mei Ziyu clutched her sleeves. That Wang Bumin didn't seem right.
"Teacher Sun, I'm sorry. Although you are very strong, victory will be mine for sure."
Wang Bumin smiled. However, because the blood vessels on his face were exploding and his facial features were contorted, this smile looked a little terrifying. "Goodbye!"
After announcing his victory, Wang Bumin rushed toward Sun Mo.
Giving Sun Mo a chance to forfeit?
(Impossible. Only by crushing him would my fame resound through the great teacher world.)
BOOM!
Wang Bumin's speed was extremely fast and his aura was extremely strong. He was like a cannonball, leaving behind a series of afterimages. In the blink of an eye, he appeared before Sun Mo.
Sun Mo raised his blade and retreated. But at this instant, Wang Bumin was like a bird flying in the air, suddenly having his head exploded by a spear.
No, it should be said that his head exploded by a single shot.
Bang!
Wang Bumin's body suddenly exploded. Not only did his warrior attire explode, a large amount of flesh and blood splattered all over the place. With a whoosh, it was like a waterfall, covering half of the arena in a radiating pattern.
Swoosh!
Sun Mo executed the Wind King Divine Steps and evaded with a flash. Only then did he barely manage to avoid the flesh and blood.
Wang Bumin was like a dead pig. With a bang, he landed heavily on the arena. His entire body was convulsing in pain as he curled up into a ball.
"..."
The entire place was silent.
Those spectators who were unhappy with Sun Mo now had dumbfounded looks on their faces. (Where's the ultimate move? Where's the suppression? Why did he kneel without even making a move?)
(Are you here to be a joke?)
"Sun Mo's ultimate move is actually so terrifying?"
An examinee exclaimed in shock.
"Your brain is spoiled. Clearly, something is wrong with that Wang Bumin."
Gu Xiuxun had a speechless look on her face. (You are so stupid, yet you dare to participate in the great teacher examination?)
"Ah? There's such a thing? "
The examinee was shocked. This... wasn't his luck a little too good? "I thought that Sun Mo's ultimate move was too powerful and I couldn't understand it!"
After this examinee spoke, many examinees in the surroundings heaved a sigh of relief.
Honestly speaking, all of them felt this way. After all, things like self-destruction were too rare.
"Doctor team, quickly come and save him!"
The main examiner shouted loudly and immediately rushed toward Wang Bumin.
Sun Mo hesitated a little but still walked over. Although he couldn't help, it didn't seem too good if he just left like that.
"This victory..."
Sun Mo was speechless. Could it be that after touching the papaya girl yesterday, his luck hadn't been used up?
"How is it? I said that Teacher would win, right? "
Lu Zhiruo was very complacent.
"..."
The sickly invalid was dumbfounded. This was possible too?
"This is luck, it doesn't count."
Xuanyuan Po shook his head. He wanted to see his teacher defeat Wang Bumin with martial strength.
"Why doesn't it count?"
Lu Zhiruo was unhappy. "As long as he didn't cheat, a win is a win!"
Ever since she was young, Lu Zhiruo had participated in quite a number of examinations. Although she was a fool, she would always be able to obtain good results because her opponents would always encounter all sorts of unexpected situations. For example, they would fall sick, get injured before the examination, or have no choice but to withdraw from the examination due to certain reasons.
(According to what Xuanyuan Po said, my victory doesn't count!) (Based on what? It's not like I'm the one who asked them to withdraw from the examination.)
(Could it be that I have to jump into the pond and catch a cold before I compete against someone who has contracted a cold?)
(This is unreasonable!)
Ma Zhang had already led the medical team up the stage to perform emergency treatment on Wang Bumin.
As a 5-star great teacher, he had practiced medicine for tens of years and had read countless medical books. Hence, Ma Zhang's experience was extremely rich. With just a glance, he was able to determine the extent of Wang Bumin's injury.
"It's spirit rune backlash!"
Ma Zhang reported.
Upon hearing this, those major characters who were originally worried all relaxed and sat back down. Even the main examiner calmed down.
Among the examinees, there were even some who revealed looks of disdain.
This was self-inflicted evil, and there was no way to live!
The so-called spirit rune backlash was when a cultivator inscribed spirit runes on their body in order to raise their strength. After that, the spirit runes would be damaged or due to other reasons, causing the spirit runes to clash with the spirit qi in their body, resulting in an explosion.
Usually, very few cultivators would inscribe spirit runes on their bodies because this was considered a shortcut. It was a kind of lazy behavior.
Usually, only those who were above middle-age or had reached a bottleneck in their cultivation would use the method of inscribing spirit runes to raise their strength.
As for Wang Bumin, he was merely in his twenties and was still in his prime. Yet, he had already inscribed spirit runes. Moreover, from the looks of the runes on his skin, there were quite a few of them.
Such a person who took shortcuts was unlucky and didn't deserve any sympathy.
This was the first time Sun Mo saw someone suffering from spirit rune backlash. Hence, he wanted to study it. In the end, Ma Zhang roared, "I can't control the rampaging spirit qi. Teacher Jiang, I'll have to trouble you to help."
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