In the Seidoukan Academy, amidst a forest.
At this moment, Fang Li and his group had arrived at an open space within the woods. Fang Li and Amagiri Ayato stood in the open area, facing each other from a distance, both wearing relaxed smiles.
Nearby, Julis, Toudou Kirin, and Claudia were observed as bystanders, but their expressions were far less relaxed than those of the two.
"Are… are we not going to stop this?" Toudou Kirin said nervously. "During the School Festival, students from outside the academy shouldn't duel, especially in an unofficial capacity without applying to the school's emblem. Isn't that a bit inappropriate?"
"I feel the same way," Julis said, crossing her arms. "And fighting here now just gives the opponent an opportunity to assess that foolish guy's abilities, doesn't it?"
"Isn't it the same for us? We can use this opportunity to gauge the strength of that person, can't we?" Claudia, however, seemed unconcerned and smiled as she spoke. "Besides, if the couple isn't stopping it, we shouldn't be so tactless either."
Hearing this, Sylvia, who stood beside them holding a skewer of takoyaki, blew on it to cool it down before taking a tempting bite. She turned her head slightly and smiled at everyone.
"There's no need to overthink it," Sylvia chuckled lightly and said, "It's just that my guy isn't planning to participate in the Gryphon Festa, so he intends to settle things here with an opponent connected to the Phoenix Festa."
One has to admit that Sylvia understood Fang Li quite well. The reason Fang Li suddenly wanted to have a match with Amagiri Ayato here was precisely because of that.
"I know that in the finals of the Phoenix Festa, I could win against you just by being more stubborn."
In the open area, Fang Li took out a pure white activation body from its sheath at his waist and looked at Amagiri Ayato, smiling lightly.
"Now, nearly a year later, how will it be when we face off again?"
This question from Fang Li only drew a helpless smile from Amagiri Ayato.
"At least, I don't think it'll be as easy as last time," Amagiri Ayato said, staring intently at Fang Li. "Because it seems you've changed quite a bit."
This was Amagiri Ayato's most genuine feeling. Last time, in the finals of the Phoenix Festa, Fang Li felt to him like the wind and like a blade, both ethereal and extremely dangerous, making Amagiri Ayato acutely aware of Fang Li's threat.
That threat hadn't disappeared from Amagiri Ayato's perception, even after the seal was lifted and his power was no longer restrained.
However, nearly a year later, Amagiri Ayato was astonished to discover that he could sense nothing from Fang Li standing before him. Yes. He felt nothing at all. Like a white cloud suspended in the sky, visible but intangible. That was the feeling.
Yet, this very sensation heightened Amagiri Ayato's alertness. After all, true danger is never found in things that can be clearly understood, but in those that remain completely unrecognizable until they suddenly appear before you, bringing calamity.
So…
"This time, I will give it my all from the very beginning."
Amagiri Ayato declared, also drawing out a pure black activation body from his waist.
"Clang————!"
Light erupted from the Urm Manadyte on the activation body. The pure black Greatsword took form in the brilliance, humming like a dark magical blade.
Amagiri Ayato raised the Demon Sword in his hand, pointing it at Fang Li. From his body, a dense aura of Prana began to shine like sparks. The intensity of that Prana made Fang Li squint slightly.
Suddenly, he smiled.
"Clang————!"
Light erupted once again. Only this time, it was from the pure white Urm Manadyte. Mana stirred in the air, transforming the pure white activation body into a lightsaber that fell into Fang Li's hands.
Shortly afterward, Fang Li, just like Amagiri Ayato, raised the Bo Xie in his hand, pointing it toward his opponent.
"Bang————!"
With an explosive sound, Prana transformed into a storm, sweeping around Fang Li's body. The violent level of Prana spread out, becoming an overwhelming presence that instantly occupied the surrounding area.
"..."
Amagiri Ayato's complexion changed drastically.
"What?!"
Julis, Toudou Kirin, and even Claudia were all shocked.
"This…"
Even Sylvia looked surprised, seemingly not expecting this scene at all.
In this situation, Fang Li unleashed all of his Prana, his eyes shining as if illuminated by starlight. He lifted his gaze to look at Amagiri Ayato.
"Well then…"
His voice echoed all around.
"I'm coming…"
As soon as the words fell.
"Boom————!"
A loud explosion-like sound erupted unexpectedly. This was the sound that rang out right in front of Amagiri Ayato. Fang Li's figure suddenly leaped out, crashing down in front of Amagiri Ayato like a meteor, violently shattering the ground beneath him while a storm of Prana swept forward.
"————!"
Amagiri Ayato's expression changed repeatedly. His body responded with a cry of alarm.
"Dodge quickly!"
This cry prompted Amagiri Ayato's body to react before his mind, as he stomped the ground and attempted to retreat desperately. Unfortunately, a beam of sword light was even faster than Amagiri Ayato.
"Flashing Scabbard- Nanaya!"
In a flash of God Speed, like a racing white light, it suddenly cut through the space. The duration was so brief it couldn't even be called a split second. Then, the God Speed sword light swept past the school emblem in front of Amagiri Ayato, who was preparing to retreat.
"Crack————!"
Accompanied by a crisp sound, it sliced the emblem in half.
The entire area fell silent.
"Crack…"
Only the severed emblem fell to the ground, making a thudding sound.
Amagiri Ayato halted his figure, gripping the black Demon Sword, staring silently at the emblem on the ground.
"How could this happen…"
The faces of Julis and Toudou Kirin were filled with shock.
"......…"
Claudia's eyes sparkled with surprise.
Even Sylvia stared blankly at the scene, unable to react for a long time.
It wasn't until a while later that the pure white lightsaber was pointed at Amagiri Ayato.
Immediately after, a voice followed.
"Does this mean I've won?"
(End Of The Chapter)
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