Universe Infinite Canteen

The scene unfolding before their eyes happened so suddenly that many people hadn't even reacted.

Until Zhou Hanmin fell to the ground clutching his bleeding calf, an official from the Ministry of Education hurriedly called a halt to the contest and went up to inspect Zhou Hanmin's injury.

After confirming that he must receive immediate treatment, the official promptly declared the contest over, with Tian Fengchun victorious.

This outcome greatly defied the expectations of the onlooking crowd.

He lost just like that?

Zhou Hanmin had clearly successfully unleashed his specialty, the Five Qi Chaoyuan Talisman, which should have been immune to any harm caused by talismans below the mid-level. So why was he wounded by the Linked Water Arrow Talisman?

This was also the conundrum that puzzled Zhou Hanmin. He pushed away the medical staff who had come forward to carry him away and looked towards Tian Fengchun in the distance.

The latter had also come closer, looking somewhat guilty, as if he wanted to inquire about his injury.

Zhou Hanmin spoke up, "What was that?"

"Hm?"

"The talisman you used before, what was that?"

"The Linked Water Arrow Talisman," Tian Fengchun said.

"No, the one before that, what talisman was that?"

"The Water Spirit Body Talisman." Since this talisman had already been exposed, Tian Fengchun did not hide its name.

It was one of the nine talismans that Wang Chongyang had brought back from the Level 5 Disaster Zone.

Its function was to condense a water spirit behind the bearer's back; not only could the water spirit protect the talisman master, but it could also use the essence of water to provide an upgrading effect for Water Series Talismans.

It could enhance initial-stage talismans to mid-level talisman power, mid-level talismans to high-level talisman power, and the power of high-level talismans would further increase by thirty percent.

This was why Zhou Hanmin's Five Qi Chaoyuan Talisman could not withstand the Linked Water Arrow Talisman.

"Good move, I'll remember you."

After saying this, Zhou Hanmin was finally helped off the field by medical staff to stop the bleeding.

Boss Luo's expression was ashen. He hadn't expected the ace he had drawn from the Hero to be so easily defeated, and even more so by a nobody.

This Tian Fengchun had never been heard of before today; even Boss Luo, who had gathered intelligence on Hou De, had never come across the name.

Compared to Qiutong, Liu Kejun, and others whose names Boss Luo was more familiar with, he had even developed specific strategies to counter them.

Could this guy be Hou De's hidden ace?

Boss Luo looked in Ma Lu's direction, trying to discern some clue from the latter's face. However, Principal Ma was yawning at that moment, seeming entirely unexcited by the miraculous victory.

He simply complimented Tian Fengchun a few words upon his return and then picked up a bag filled with silver coins from a nearby table and stuffed it into Tian Fengchun's hands.

"Well fought, here's your reward for this time."

Principal Ma was becoming more adept at handing out money, although Tian Fengchun claimed that simply matching up with his idol was satisfying enough. Principal Ma also said it was the school regulation, not to be breached, otherwise who would be willing to fight for the school in the future.

Plus, he had converted the paper money to silver coins; although the amount hadn't changed, the hefty sack felt more substantively satisfying in hand, making it easier for everyone to spend on outings.

The first match ended, and the second contest followed closely behind.

The hero representing the fourth graders was Liao Guangyao, while Hou De sent out the second grader Yu Zimei.

Another second grader!

The onlookers were momentarily dazed, wondering if the two schools' rankings were mixed up.

Why did it seem like Hero was putting forth all their effort, remaining cautious and vigilant, with Luo Xiangshi even shamelessly transferring students' enrollments within the week just to win this match?

Yet Hou De appeared indifferent, as if sending out any second-year student would suffice to deal with their opponent.

But this was somewhat unfair to Principal Ma, Ma Lu hadn't been overconfident; the students he sent out were indeed their strongest fighters.

The thing was, Hou De's strongest fighters weren't associated with age but rather with luck, given that Hou De's students were completely reliant on sudden enlightenment when learning talismans—the more one had, the stronger one was.

At most, Li Zhengwei would further assess their willpower and response in the moment. There was no guarantee that fourth-year students were better than second-years, and in fact, many third and fourth-year students, due to slacking off for too long, were actually less vigorous and bold than the first and second years.

Luo Xiangshi held some impression of Yu Zimei, who had participated in previous battles against Lingnan and Heroic Concealment. He warned Liao Guangyao, "Be careful, this one is very cunning."

Ma Lu was quite dissatisfied and immediately protested to the three Ministry of Education officials who were officiating.

"Boss Luo has openly insulted our students, causing them severe psychological distress. I demand he apologizes to my students in person!"

When the three Ministry of Education officials heard this, they looked toward Yu Zimei, who indeed had tears welling up in her eyes.

The three of them felt a wave of headache coming on, but they had no power to compel Luo Xiangshi to apologize. They had initially wanted to pretend they hadn't heard and quickly announce the start of the match, but Ma Lu had turned his head and was already addressing the group of reporters.

"Did you all see that? Boss Luo is badmouthing our student, using filthy language to insult my student to tears! What are you waiting for, take pictures! This is big news."

Luo Xiangshi's temples throbbed with annoyance. He was truly exasperated by this lively Principal Ma, who never seemed to take a break.

Seeing that the situation might escalate, Luo Xiangshi, albeit reluctantly, took a deep breath and said to Yu Zimei, "I'm sorry, I misspoke earlier."

Yu Zimei wiped away her tears, "It's okay, I believe Boss Luo didn't do it on purpose."

Luo Xiangshi then looked towards Ma Lu, his face stern, "Are we good now?"

"Of course. Boss Luo can bend and stretch, which I greatly admire," Ma Lu said, putting away his previously indignant expression, giving a thumbs up and smiling.

Luo Xiangshi pushed down the anger rising in his chest and forced himself to focus on the upcoming match.

As long as Liao Guangyao could win, even if he lost in this verbal dispute, it wouldn't matter much to him.

As the fight between the two sides commenced, Yu Zimei quickly retrieved a talisman and stuck it on herself.

Liao Guangyao immediately became alert. What was going on? Another Water Spirit Body Talisman?

But wasn't that a high-level talisman? Obviously difficult to master, capable of overwhelming Zhou Hanmin's Five Qi Chaoyuan Talisman— even with the advantage of the field, it had to be a talisman of similar caliber.

For a school to have one student capable of learning such a talisman was already quite impressive, but to have a second one?

No, wait! Liao Guangyao remembered Luo Xiangshi's warning, recognizing that this seemingly quiet girl was actually very sly.

This must be just a distraction. Indeed, he afterward noticed that Yu Zimei had another talisman tucked away in her other hand.

A feint?

Liao Guangyao felt he had seen through Yu Zimei's intentions. Also, based on the intelligence he had, he knew that Hou De's students were remarkably fast when casting low-level talismans.

Therefore, without hesitation, he also pulled out an Earth Building Talisman.