C12 Peak Battle of Huthwaite High School!

"You're asking for it!"

The moment Bai Le uttered those provocative words, Wang Doukun, already coiled like a spring, exploded into action.

Known as the 'Black Tornado,' his axes whirled through the air with a ferocity that matched his nickname.

A gale force accompanied his charge, closing the distance to Bai Le in a straight line.

The fight erupted without preamble.

Even before the majority of the audience could grasp what was happening, the clash was underway.

"What a powerful assault! Impressive!"

Cheers of admiration rose from the crowd.

Wang Doukun, seething with rage, saw his combat suit strain at the seams.

His speed, strength, and presence surged.

He resembled a rampaging black bear, empowered by his aggressive momentum.

Closing in, he swung his axe with devastating force.

Bai Le, calm and composed, sidestepped with a gust from his left foot.

He executed the second layer of the Wind Breaking and Flame Separating technique with such speed it seemed like he teleported.

A rush of air swirled between them, sending Wang Doukun's hair into wild disarray, while Bai Le's short locks danced in the breeze.

Wang Doukun's swing was overly fierce, leaving him struggling to regain control.

Though his axe missed Bai Le, it continued its descent toward the ground.

Seizing the moment, Bai Le's right foot, aglow with sparks, delivered a swift kick to Wang Doukun's waist.

Lacking the power of the Aerodrake, the kick wasn't as strong, but it was lightning-fast!

Wang Doukun, in a desperate move, lifted his axe to block, only to be sent staggering back two feet by Bai Le's strike.

In that instant, Murong Lianjie saw his chance and lunged, his sword slicing towards Bai Le's flank.

Bai Le, employing the 'White Crane Lighting Wings' stance from the Five Bird Body Tempering Technique, dipped low to evade.

Hardly a moment passed before Wang Doukun charged again, his aura now thrice as fierce.

"Dou Kun! I'm casting 'Expel' on you. Fear nothing, just keep him engaged!"

Murong Lianjie took command, showcasing his strategic prowess.

'Expel' was a talent that nullified certain enemy attacks, rendering them ineffective—essentially creating an 'Armor state.'

It was a coveted combat command talent, especially potent when applied to allies rather than oneself.

"Got it!"

Wang Doukun, now enveloped in the 'Expel' aura, let out a battle cry and renewed his assault.

His axes, fueled by his relentless aggression, descended upon Bai Le with the ferocity of a storm.

Meanwhile, Murong Lianjie maneuvered behind Bai Le, sword at the ready for a lethal thrust.

Together, they unleashed a relentless barrage, their combined assault relentless as the tide.

Constrained by the 'Expel' effect, Bai Le's offense was stifled.

Opting not to counter, he crossed his arms behind him, focusing solely on evading Wang Doukun's relentless axe swings—a test of his agility and reflexes.

To the onlookers, Bai Le appeared to be on the defensive.

"Are Murong Lianjie and Wang Doukun's teamwork that formidable?!"

"The force of their attack is a testament to one of the military's most prized talents, exuding such a potent aura of aggression!"

"With Murong Lianjie's support, 'Expel' transforms Wang Doukun into an even more formidable force."

A chorus of astonishment echoed from the spectators.

They all eagerly anticipated Bai Le's 'Last Knife'—that would be the true spectacle.

"Chop, chop, chop, chop!"

Under the influence of his powerful attack state, Wang Doukun seemed to possess boundless energy.

Wielding his axes non-stop, Wang Doukun's attacks grew increasingly stronger and faster in both speed and power!

Yet, to the audience's astonishment, his rapid onslaught seemed utterly ineffective against Bai Le!

Bai Le, with one foot in the wind and the other in the fire, harnessed their powers to nimbly dodge the axe strikes.

Each of Wang Doukun's blows appeared close to landing, but always fell just short.

On the sidelines, Murong Lianjie sprinted back and forth, trying to draw Bai Le's attention.

Unaffected, Bai Le acted as if Murong Lianjie was invisible.

Frustrated by his exposed tactics, Murong Lianjie seized an opportunity to thrust his sword at Bai Le.

"Too slow."

With a leap, Bai Le evaded the combined assault.

"Wang, can you pick up the pace?" Bai Le taunted.

"And Murong, stop looking for openings; it's futile. Come at me together!"

Remarkably, Bai Le still found the breath to speak amidst the intense battle.

His mastery of the second layer of the Wind Breaking and Flame Separating Technique was nearing the realm of Extreme Intent.

Though Wang Doukun hacked away vigorously, to Bai Le, it was as if he was moving in slow motion.

"Bai Le! Don't get cocky!"

"Attack!!!"

An exhausted Wang Doukun roared, his aura surging anew.

His aggressive spirit amplified for the second time!

Now, Wang Doukun's speed was comparable to an 8th-level gale, strong enough to snap branches with the air currents he generated.

"Hmm? This kid's got potential. He's not even a tyro yet, but his aura is formidable," Qi Dongsheng mused from the audience.

"In the military, if he survives, he could become a formidable warrior."

Talent comes in grades, and the same talent varies from person to person!

"Doukun, your Armor is back on!"

Murong Lianjie, unwilling to be outshone, kept reinforcing Wang Doukun with Repulse Armor.

"Bring it on."

As Wang Doukun rallied and charged once more, Bai Le laughed lightly and engaged him in combat.

He had numerous chances to defeat Murong Lianjie and disrupt the Repulse Armor but chose not to, aiming to gain combat experience and accumulate Intent Value.

Wang Doukun's offensive was nearing the power of a rudimental martial artist, his axes chopping so swiftly they left black afterimages.

Bai Le's evasive maneuvers were so rapid they were nearly impossible to follow.

He moved with the grace of Wind and Fire, embodying Extreme Intent.

"My god, is this really a tyro-level fight?!"

"It's so fast, I can't even keep up with my eyes!"

"Incredible! With his strong aura and Repulse Armor, Wang Doukun's been elevated to rudimental level. But Bai Le is a beast, effortlessly handling the fight with just his martial skills!"

The spectators could hardly believe what they were seeing.

"Doukun has improved again. Out of the three students in our school with a strong aura, only he has reached this level," someone noted.

"This year's students are quite adept in practical combat!"

"Bai Le's martial arts talent is off the charts... His Wind and Fire Technique is high-order, yet he's mastered it to such an extent!"

"Such a fiend!"

The school's teachers and administrators possessed far greater insight and personal prowess than the average spectator.

They, too, began to dissect the unfolding scenario on the dueling platform.

"They're not in the same league, yet it remains quite a spectacle."

"The only disappointment is missing out on seeing that youngster unsheathe his blade this time."

Beside Principal Du Mei, an elderly man chuckled as he fondled his beard.

This gentleman was the proctor from a couple of days prior.

Though his official duties had concluded, he had deliberately stayed behind to witness this duel!