C17 (1/2)

”This kid is really giving me a pleasant surprise!”

Zhou Huai also muttered as he watched Xia Hun Wu walk off the stage.

”Brat, you've hidden your strength quite well! But this time, the Xia Family will probably explode! ” There was a sense of ridicule in his words. If Old Man Yuan knew that such a monstrous talent like this had been driven out of their family just like that, he probably wouldn't even be able to cover up the coffin.

Today's performance was enough to ruin the Xia family's reputation. Even normal people knew that from now on, Xia Hun Wu would be able to rise to prominence in the future.

”Heh heh.”

Xia Hun Wu smiled embarrassedly. Luckily, Zhou Huai hadn't asked him how his strength had suddenly become so strong, and he had quietly let out a sigh of relief.

In the middle of the arena, other matches started one after another after the end of Xia Hun Wu's competition. Those who could enter the top six were all at the second level of the Spirit Dou Stage, so even though they weren't as stunning as the first match, they were still quite exciting. Occasionally, they would cause some cheers around the arena.

After six rounds of competition, the results were quickly decided. As expected, with Xia Ze's impressive strength, he easily surpassed the rest. In addition to Xia Hun Wu and another member of the Zhou Clan, he successfully entered the second round.

When Xia Hun Wu saw Zhou Yao, he felt a sense of familiarity.

”Zhou Yao, Zhou Yao!” Was it Grandpa Zhou's grandson?

Zhou Huai saw the look of shock on Xia Hengwu's face, and then he smiled and said, ”At least you have some conscience. Remember Zhou Yao. You cheated on him quite a bit when you were young.”

Hearing this, Xia Wuwu gave an awkward smile. Indeed, when he was young, he often brought Zhou Yao out of the city to hunt for treasures. In the end, it was always Zhou Yao who ended up being the scapegoat.

Following the start of the second round, the atmosphere around the arena gradually became lively. This was because everyone knew that the second round of the battles was the main highlight of the selection.

After the first round of lots was drawn, Xia Hun Wu's opponent was a student from the Cloud Sea Academy called Lu Xiaobao. It was said that his strength was also at the second level of the Spirit Dou Stage.

The battle between the two quickly began after drawing the bamboo sticks. The result was that Xia Hun Wu emerged victorious. Under the terrifying pressure of the Twin Dragons of the Abyss, even with Lu Xiaobao's full strength, the outcome of the battle did not change.

Because of this, in this battle, Xia Hailou had firmly won the selection of the five great academies.

This match was not that surprising. Thus, after the end of the match, everyone's target shifted to the two figures that were going to fight.

Xia Ze calmly stood up and walked into the arena.

As for many people, their gazes immediately fell on Zhou Yao, whose face had turned slightly pale. At this moment, Zhou Huai also lightly patted his shoulder. Only then did the latter grit his teeth and walk up.

Xia Ze coldly glanced at Xia Hwu for a moment before turning to Zhou Yao, who was standing on the stage. He gently fiddled with his hands for a moment before asking, ”Are you going to admit defeat yourself, or do you want me to take action?”

Zhou Yao was stunned by Xia Ze's imposing manner. Soon after, he seemed to recall something, clenched his teeth, and said, ”Please enlighten me.”

Seeing that the former had taken the initiative to challenge him, Xia Ze's face revealed a teasing expression. He immediately shook his head: ”Just like that idiot Xia Hengwu, not knowing how to appreciate favors.”

However, of these six people, the strength that Xia Ze was currently displaying was indeed the strongest. He simply had no chance of winning this battle, and the only thing he could do now was to not let himself lose too badly and lose Zhou's face.

”Hu …!”

Zhou Yao took a deep breath and clenched his fists tightly. A powerful soul power surged out of his body. Feeling the strength of his palms, Zhou Yao finally felt a bit of confidence. He took a step forward and initiated an attack.