The Mecha Driver Is a Cultivator - Chapter 309 - 153: Dragon Strikes Buddha, Entering the Celestial Book (Part 3)
Among the peers of the same class, the most mysterious in his eyes was Bai Huaiyu. The other party always gave him a special feeling and effortlessly won in the internal academy selection to secure a spot.
In the center of the stage.
As the two contestants took the stage, the light screen began to gradually dissipate.
Bai Huaiyu looked at Qin Jin, an unexpected expression appearing in her beautiful eyes: “Why am I up against you?”
“Perfect timing.”
Qin Jin extended his hand: “We haven’t sparred yet; this is a great place.”
Hearing this, Bai Huaiyu looked at Qin Jin and shook her head: “There’s no need.”
“Qin Jin.”
“I’ve seen your battles. In terms of martial arts, I’m definitely not your opponent.”
Qin Jin keenly caught the keyword.
“In terms of martial arts.”
“So, you’re not purely a martial artist either?”
Thoughts flashed through his mind.
Qin Jin was just about to speak.
At that moment, across the stage, Bai Huaiyu directly said: “I admit defeat.”
With the words spoken, a ripple flowed above the stage, Chasing Star’s figure appeared, and looked at Bai Huaiyu: “Contestant Bai Huaiyu, do you confirm your loss?”
“I confirm.”
Bai Huaiyu’s expression was relaxed, with an easy-going look as if she did not care about anything.
Upon confirmation, a teleportation aura rose from under Bai Huaiyu, and she vanished from the stage.
At the same time, light enveloped Qin Jin, generating new rewards.
Shortly after.
Qin Jin’s figure also left the stage.
He returned to the resting area, eyes on Bai Huaiyu: “Why bother, this isn’t strictly a martial arts event.”
Within the academy, they had a good relationship as classmates, so Qin Jin spoke frankly.
“Since it’s an internal academy battle, I am indeed no match for you, might as well conserve some energy.”
“Moreover…”
Meeting Qin Jin’s gaze, Bai Huaiyu stopped speaking, her voice sounded only in their minds, only the two of them could hear it.
“It seems you’ve guessed something.”
“However, the power beyond martial arts, I’m not convenient to display it on such a public platform.”
Qin Jin’s eyes flickered with thought.
He looked at Bai Huaiyu, who gave a radiant smile, hinting at hidden matters.
With a shift of thoughts, Qin Jin also used spiritual communication: “When everything is over, back at the academy, will there be a chance for me to witness it?”
Hearing the question, Bai Huaiyu’s expression remained unchanged.
“It would require the academy’s consent.”
“I understand.”
They communicated on a spiritual level.
Qin Jin withdrew his gaze.
“Truly mysterious.”
“Involving even the academy.”
Turning his gaze, Qin Jin looked towards the stage.
Their battle had not started yet and was already over, while the remaining quarter-final matches were ongoing.
Qin Jin’s gaze focused directly on one particular stage.
On that stage, it was like an arena within an arena, with a barrier akin to a domain blocking all sides, covering what was happening inside, making it impossible to see the specifics of the battle.
That was the stage where Shi Luoshu was!
Recalling what Long Ruo’an had said, Qin Jin thought deeply.
…
Below.
In the Observation Hall.
The academy mentors watched the big screen, engaged in conversation.
“Wuyuan’s momentum is indeed strong this year, securing three out of the top eight. If not for internal battles, they might have gone even further.”
“I watched that girl’s previous battles, very clean and decisive. I don’t understand why she conceded so directly.”
“Meng Ning.”
Someone looked at Wuyuan’s Celestial Human Guide: “Have you received any messages from Wuyuan? Since the personal battles were decided to be held at Star Ascending Arena this year, why so hurriedly?”
Seated, Meng Ning looked relaxed.
Upon hearing this, he shook his head: “The academy is also unaware.”
“We at Celestial Strategy also have no accurate information, it’s truly strange.”
“Let’s continue watching the matches, no need to delve deep.”
“Indeed, since the Star Ascending Arena is not purely a combat venue, perhaps there’s some mission to be completed, so it’s a bit rushed.”
In the exchange, the conversation turned back to information related to the tournament.
…
On the Star Ascending Arena.
The top four emerged.
Wuyuan Academy, Qin Jin.
Wuyuan Academy, Shi Luoshu.
Jiuzhang Academy, Zhao Fan.
Yuanzhi Academy, Liang Xunzhen.
Among them, Wuyuan secured two spots. In the team competition, the underperforming Jiuzhang Academy now saw outstanding performances from its individual competitors, reaching the top four.
The Yuanzhi Academy, also part of the Seven Great Academies, was the least known, with its students usually acting with great restraint.
At this moment.
With each round of elimination, only four people and Chasing Star remained on the Star Ascending Arena.
The absence of a live audience made everything incredibly quiet, lacking a bit of fervor, but adding a sense of purity.
The four stood divided in the resting area.
Chasing Star hovered in the front, pointing a finger, causing a light screen to appear, formatted above.
? VS ?
? VS ?
The semifinal match-up.
The next moment, the match-up began.
Names flickered continuously on the light screen.
Within the planet.
As the draw began, the spectators on the plaza instinctively quieted a bit, awaiting the results.
The pairing lasted for over ten seconds.
Then, it suddenly froze.
[Qin Jin] VS [Zhao Fan]
[Shi Luoshu] VS [Liang Xunzhen]
The results displayed on the giant screen.
“No internal battle for Wuyuan Academy!”
“An external match isn’t necessarily a good thing. Holding two of the four spots is good, but if both get eliminated, making it to the finals would be a laughable matter.”
“Nonsense, just wait, Qin Jin and Senior Shixue will meet in the finals.”
“Even if there might have been a bit of luck earlier, reaching the top four means they both have extraordinary strength.”
On the Star Ascending Arena.
