In the canyon where the inter-class competition was held, the number of people on the cliff was several times more than the previous day. The originally quiet cliff was now filled with all sorts of people.
Clearly, the news of Fang Xingjian single-handedly defeating ten first transition Knights had spread and caused a huge commotion in the Kirst area. Countless aristocrats, students, and experts from the major factions had rushed to the arena to watch the battle, just to see if the legendary Windstorm Sword Hero was really that powerful.
Jack and Anthony followed Fang Xingjian into the battlefield and came before the fortress. They looked at the constantly moving figures on the cliff and exclaimed, "So many people have come."
Jack said nervously, "It seems like the aristocrats in the area, as well as the Elders from the factions, and even some Headmasters and Sect Masters have all come."
Anthony smiled, "Look, Hogan has brought the people from the City Guards Institution."
On the cliff far away, Hogan had occupied an empty space with over ten soldiers. His red hair fluttered in the wind as he looked at the battlefield before him, revealing an excited smile, "Interesting, interesting. Windstorm Sword Hero versus Soulseeker Archer. Which is faster, the sword or the arrow?"
At the back of the soldiers, Eldest Martial Brother Ogden looked at his colleagues and said, "Let me tell you guys, back in The School of Sword Arts, I was the one who guided Fang Xingjian in his basic sword techniques. At that time, he even called me Eldest Martial Brother."
Clearly, after knowing that Fang Xingjian had successfully transitioned into a Windstorm Sword Hero, defeated Kaunitz, and even single-handedly defeated ten first transition Knights, Ogden had changed his strategy and started to brag about his relationship with Fang Xingjian among his colleagues.
"Is that for real?" Someone said in disbelief, "I heard that he hasn't been in The School of Sword Arts for long, and he doesn't seem to talk much with others."
Ogden anxiously said, "What do you know? Although Fang Xingjian doesn't like to talk, he likes sword techniques. I've been in The School of Sword Arts for so many years, and my basic sword techniques are almost rotten. Let me tell you, back then when I guided him in sword techniques, he didn't even dare to rebuke me when I scolded him. That's because he knows how powerful my basic sword techniques are."
"Bragging." Someone laughed. "Do you think we don't know what you're capable of? If you're really that close, do you dare to bet with me? You can bet that Fang Xingjian will win this round. "
"Sigh." Ogden analyzed rationally, "Although this Junior Brother of mine is extremely talented and is a genius in swordsmanship, his cultivation time is too short. In particular, that Soulseeker Archer is the best at restraining martial artists with high speed. I'm afraid it will be difficult for him to win this battle."
…
On another cliff, the Tresia Clan's clan head sat on a large chair. Beside him sat a few members of the clan's upper echelon, including Rebecca. Behind them were over twenty Tresia Clan's students.
Tresia Clan's clan head said with a bitter expression, "I've picked you guys out to watch this competition so that you can see Kirst's top notch Knights. You must learn from them, work hard, and strive to become an official Knight as soon as possible. This was especially so for Fang Xingjian. His talent was outstanding, and he was able to defeat ten Knights in just a month after his job transition. This child will definitely become a great swordsman in the future. "You must carefully observe his actions. It'll be a blessing if you can comprehend anything."
The students lowered their heads in acknowledgement. Vivian was among them as well. She looked in the direction where Fang Xingjian and the others were, and a complicated expression appeared on her face.
Back then, they had both been studying at The School of Sword Arts, but in less than a year, their statuses were as different as heaven and earth. The current Fang Xingjian had already reached a level where she could only look up to him.
Especially recently, Kaunitz had been treating her coldly, causing her status in Tresia Academy to plummet. The hint of regret in her heart was also magnified.
Rebecca sat calmly on the chair, her eyes tightly shut. She did not say a word, as if she did not care about the competition at all.
Only the occasional glance in Fang Xingjian's direction hid a deep sense of mockery.
"Windstorm Sword Hero? Hmph. "
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In a corner of the cliff, Second Martial Brother Lambert stood with his six fellow disciples. As one of the Seven Pearl Academies, The School of Sword Arts naturally had the right to watch the competition.
Right now, Lambert had grown a beard and looked much more mature than before. After Kyle had left Kirst to participate in the Sword Hero Competition, he had handed over the management of the branch to Lambert. Clearly, Lambert had also officially joined The School of Sword Arts and become an inner disciple.
Pointing in Fang Xingjian's direction, he said, "The one standing right in front is Fang Xingjian. He came from The School of Sword Arts." His tone was filled with pride, "As long as you practice your swordsmanship well and work hard, you'll be able to become a Knight like him in the future."
Among the six disciples, the youngest was only seven or eight years old, while the oldest was only fourteen. Hearing Lambert's words, all of them looked at Fang Xingjian with anticipation and admiration, replying in unison, "Yes, Martial Brother."
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This time around, Class 256 was at the fortress at the northern end of the valley, while Class 252, which Renault and Xiu Yi were in, was at the fortress at the southern end of the valley.
Looking at the various people standing on the cliff, the corners of Renault's lips curled up, and he could not help but laugh, "Haha, defeating Fang Xingjian in front of so many people. Just thinking about it, it feels pretty good. "Xiu Yi, in the past, even during the finals every month, there have never been so many people coming to watch the competition."
"Of course not." Xiu Yi's left hand stroked the Ring of Lightning on his right hand from time to time, his expression unfathomable. "It's a pity that they're destined to not be able to see Fang Xingjian's radiance today."
Renault looked at him in surprise and said, "How should we fight later? I have the confidence to defeat Fang Xingjian, but I'm afraid that he'll bypass me and take over our fortress directly. "
"There's only one Fang Xingjian. He's the one who should be worried." Xiu Yi smiled and said, "In a while, we'll split into two groups. You stay here to take advantage of the terrain, while I'll bring four people to fight with Fang Xingjian."
He was afraid that Renault would act too early. If he were to get rid of Fang Xingjian, he would steal his limelight.
"Oh?" Renault smiled and said, "You're very confident. This isn't like you usually. That's good too. In any case, I alone am enough to defeat him. You can go and have some fun with him first."
Just as the two of them were discussing, smoke signals soared into the sky from the valley. The competition had begun.
An excited smile appeared on Renault's face as he said, "Help me out. I'll go and greet them first."
Two Knights held onto Renault's legs, and he abruptly squatted down. Following that, the muscles on his legs swelled up, and he leaped toward the sky like a huge frog. Under the powerful reaction force, the two Knights holding onto Renault tumbled backward. Meanwhile, Renault had already leaped over ten meters into the sky like a cannonball.
Drawing his bow and nocking an arrow, his pupils contracted extremely. In the blink of an eye, he locked onto Fang Xingjian, who was over 1,000 meters away, at the other end of the valley.
Renault smiled and said softly, "Hello, Fang Xingjian."
At the next moment, five arrows cut through the air, releasing ear-piercing whistles and shooting toward Fang Xingjian at rapid speed like meteors.
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