HLnovel Chapter 52 Academy Competition (1)
Chapter 52 Academy Competition (1)
The next day, Nalan Xingyao lived up to expectations and successfully broke through to the level of a magician, her strength reaching a new level.
Thanks to his previous experience, Chu Qiuchi easily helped Nalan Xingyao obtain a 4-star skill – Immunity Aura.
Acquiring this skill is undoubtedly a timely boon, greatly enhancing the team's overall combat effectiveness. The immunity aura is remarkably effective, granting multiple targets immunity to control effects or damage once, which is a tremendous benefit to their team.
In the absence of a cleanse skill in the current team, the appearance of the immunity aura greatly enhances the team's resistance to control skills, while also increasing the team's output opportunities.
Back at the academy, the others were incredibly excited and pleased to learn that Nalan Xingyao had acquired a new skill—an immunity aura. They immediately gathered and decided to go to the battle room for practical exercises to refine the synergy of the new skill.
As time flies, the grand day of the Academy Tournament has finally arrived. This highly anticipated event will be held in the magnificent Royal Training Grounds.
As the first rays of sunlight bathed the campus in the early morning, all the participating teams had already assembled, full of enthusiasm and ready to meet the upcoming challenge.
Dean Puyang stood in the morning light, his figure appearing exceptionally solemn. His voice was loud and powerful, echoing in every corner of the campus.
"Students, today we are gathered here not only for a competition, but also to show everyone the strength of the students of Mingxi Sacred Academy."
Each and every one of you is the pride of the academy and the hope for the future of the empire.
Remember, the result of the competition is not the most important thing. What matters is every attempt, every effort, and every step of growth you take along the way.
I hope that you will not be afraid, no matter how strong your opponent may be. Remember, every failure is a stepping stone to success, and every success is a testament to your hard work.
Today, you will represent the academy on the Royal Training Grounds, allowing the entire empire to witness your brilliance. Now, let us give a warm round of applause to the warriors about to step onto the field!
As the dean finished speaking, thunderous applause and cheers erupted throughout the venue. The participating students felt incredibly excited, their eyes shining with determination and anticipation, ready to give their all in the upcoming competition.
Led by mentors Cui Tianxiang and Zhao Junnan, all the participating teams set off in a grand procession toward the Royal Training Ground.
Inside the Royal Training Grounds, the Magic Shadow Matrix has been adjusted to its optimal state, ready to capture every detail of the competition. This high-tech magical device will record the entire event and project these images in real time onto the central giant screens in all the major cities of the empire.
This means that every exciting moment of the event will be perfectly presented to people all over the world, allowing them to feel the passion and glory of the competition as if they were there in person, even if they are far away.
The atmosphere at the Royal Training Ground became even more intense as the participating teams arrived.
The entire empire's attention was focused on this event, awaiting its opening and anticipating witnessing the brilliance and power of a new generation of magicians.
Chu Qiuchi followed closely behind Mo Yu and stepped into the royal training ground, her eyes curiously surveying her surroundings.
The grandeur of the training grounds left her in awe. Intricate murals on the towering vaulted ceilings depicted scenes of magicians in battle, while golden decorations shimmered in the morning light, showcasing royal dignity and solemnity.
Inside the training ground, rows of neat seats were already occupied by the capital's elite, dressed in fine clothes, talking in hushed tones, the air thick with excitement and anticipation.
In the center of the training ground, two particularly luxurious chairs stood out. They were placed in the most prominent position and decorated with exquisite gems and gold thread, clearly reserved for the king and queen.
Around the training ground, beams of light from the Magic Shadow Matrix intertwined in the air, ready to capture every detail of the competition and project it into every corner of the empire.
The application of this magical technology made Chu Qiuchi feel both novel and excited. She secretly marveled, "Isn't this just like modern holographic projection technology?"
The teams from both academies lined up neatly, and the atmosphere in the Royal Training Ground reached its peak.
Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, King Okum and Queen strode confidently into the training ground, each step exuding royal majesty and dignity.
Following closely behind were the deans of the two academies, both wearing solemn and proud expressions. They exchanged a glance, snorted at each other, and then turned their heads away in tacit agreement.
The king and queen took their seats in the most luxurious chairs at the head of the table, surrounded by hushed whispers and expectant gazes.
Then, Ao Jinming stood up and, with his loud and magnetic voice, opened the college competition:
"Distinguished contestants, and every spectator present, hello! Today, I will be here with you to witness this grand academy tournament. The winning team will receive a cash prize and various rare materials from our royal family, and..."
He paused slightly at this point, "There is also a special reward—a month-long training opportunity at the Central Magic Tower. Now, let us give a warm round of applause to our brave participants and offer our sincerest blessings, hoping that you will all achieve satisfactory results in this competition."
Ao Jinming's words resonated like a morning bell and evening drum, stirring the hearts of everyone present. Thunderous applause and cheers erupted in the training field, igniting the enthusiasm of the participants. Everyone was eager to give their all in the upcoming competition and showcase their talents.
After Ao Jinming finished speaking, the host of the competition walked briskly to the front of the stage and announced the competition rules.
Dear participants and spectators, this college competition involves six grades, and we will proceed with the competition in descending order of grade level.
Each grade has four teams, and the first round will determine the opponents in a head-to-head match by drawing lots.
After the fierce competition in the first round, the two winning teams and the other two teams that lost but still deserve respect will face off again in the second round.
The third round will be the real battle of the titans, where the best performers from the second round will clash in the final showdown to compete for the highest honor in their grade.
The competition for each grade consists of three rounds, with a 20-minute break after each round. Teams from two different grades will compete against each other in the morning and afternoon each day, and the entire competition will last for three days.
Furthermore, I must solemnly declare that any form of malicious harm is strictly prohibited during the match. Attacks must cease when the opponent clearly concedes defeat.
Furthermore, once a participant falls off the ring, they are not allowed to re-enter. The final outcome of each round will be determined by one side's resignation.
Immediately afterwards, he took out a small box from his mental space and patted it gently.
"Inside this mysterious box in my hand are wooden boards engraved with different colored marks. Teams that draw boards of the same color will compete in the arena. Now, please invite representatives from the six-year teams of the two academies to come to the stage to draw lots for the first round of matches."
Guided by the host, the representatives of the sixth-grade teams walked onto the stage one by one, and all eyes were on these young magicians, waiting for the pairings for the first round of battles to be revealed.
The lottery ceremony concluded amidst an atmosphere of anticipation and tension, and the host's voice rang out once more.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the draw results have been announced. The teams that will be engaged in fierce battles in the first round are: the War Wolf Team from Holy Light Noble Academy and the Supreme Team from Mingxi Holy Academy, as well as the Star Team from Holy Light Noble Academy and the Shadow Team from Mingxi Holy Academy. Now, please prepare yourselves for the upcoming challenge!"
As the host finished speaking, two arenas slowly rose in the center of the training ground, like giants awakening from their slumber, gradually revealing their majestic outlines.
Each arena is surrounded by complex magic circles, meticulously drawn by the mages of the training grounds, to isolate magical impacts from the arena and ensure the safety of spectators and participants.
The arena's surface is made of sturdy magical stone slabs, and it remains as solid as ever after countless matches.
Their edges are inlaid with shimmering runes that emit a faint glow as the arena rises, adding a touch of mystery and solemnity to the upcoming battle.
The distance between the two rings is just right, ensuring the independence of the matches while allowing the audience to watch two exciting duels simultaneously.