Chapter 6: Combat

This year's martial arts competition has attracted far more participants than in previous years. The newly enrolled students, full of youthful bravado, have eagerly signed up. Meanwhile, those who have already earned credits, under the guidance of the school's lenient admission and strict exit policies, have been encouraged to come and mentor their junior peers. Naturally, these individuals will not miss such a good opportunity to showcase their skills in front of an audience

Fortunately, Barty promptly put a stop to this behavior that could affect the competition. It should be noted that the overweight Dink also has a group of supporters. If the competition were to turn into a verbal sparring match or a brawl, it would not reflect well.

Ding Ke did not expect the opponent to have this move, which suddenly split the incoming heavy sword into two segments, one of which was deeply embedded into the bluestone.

The young girl let out a soft exclamation, raising her heavy sword as she charged forward. It was quite absurd for such a delicate little girl to wield such a heavy sword and wear cumbersome armor. Dink had thought that only someone as large as Murphy would be suited for such equipment

The composite formations of the Slow Technique and Gravity Technique, as well as the two curse magic formations of Hypnosis and Residual Poison, are evidently capable of being activated by the opponent. These are all used to disrupt the opponent during close combat, as repeatedly emphasized by the instructor in the combat class. Can this little girl actually trigger the magic formations using her fighting spirit? A hint of gloom flashed through Ding Ke's mind. While the use of magic is prohibited during combat trials, it seems that these magic formations, generated by fighting spirit, are not included in the ban.

Then I request to change my opponent. Ding Ke raised his hand to signal the referee, but unexpectedly, those guys turned their heads and looked elsewhere, ignoring him

He said nothing, merely pointed to the broken sword embedded in the bluestone. Juliet immediately understood that this fat man had just saved her life

Ding Ke felt a twinge of envy towards his opponent; this enchanted armor, crafted by a high-level enchanter, required special magical materials that were exceedingly rare and not something an ordinary person could possess. However, given that she was a princess of a nation, it was only logical.

"Hey, Fatty! Get up quickly!" Salong was the first to wake up as usual, and his first reaction was to wake up Dink. Dink's snoring was truly unbearable; there were only two ways to stop this torment: one was to wake the person involved, and the other was to eliminate him.

This heavy armor is clearly tailored for her. Although it envelops her completely, the craftsman has deliberately adorned the armor to accentuate the girl's curvaceous figure, making it appear as compact as possible visually

A flash of fire passed by, accompanied by a sharp sound, and surprisingly, a notch appeared on the heavy sword! The young girl was first taken aback, then erupted in anger; this was borrowed from her father, and now it would be difficult to explain.

The manifestation of fighting spirit? The girl was filled with shock. She never expected that the seemingly unremarkable fat man before her was hiding such strength. She carefully scrutinized Ding Ke again, convinced that it was not a disguise. The only difference was that he did not seem as fat as the chubby pig who had cheated in the examination room.

Just as he aimed the pre-prepared megaphone at Ding Ke, ready to sing a song, the snoring suddenly stopped. He nearly choked on it.

The tall man unhesitatingly took on the arduous task, while the other two quickly stuffed cotton into their ears

Shameless! The girl blushed fiercely and scolded angrily

Do you think I enjoy this? Of course, some guys' snoring has long echoed throughout the entire campus. Perhaps, as time goes by, it will spread across the whole continent as well! Brothers, what do you think?

No, sir, I would never do such a thing as you! I merely submitted an application according to the procedure, and our principal approved it. All the formalities are legal!" Juliet regained her haughty demeanor, and a strange glimmer passed through her eyes

The other two individuals nodded emphatically in agreement with this statement

Fortunately, the fighting arena at the school is particularly large, capable of accommodating one hundred pairs of combatants competing simultaneously. With over three hundred pairs of contestants, the matches can be completed in three rounds, alleviating concerns about wasting too much time

Ding Ke drew the family heirloom dagger from his waist. Without using his fighting spirit, he could no longer keep anything to himself; otherwise, he would likely suffer a humiliating defeat

The matchups for the competition are drawn randomly. To ensure fairness, all selections are made by the participants themselves. The contestant who draws number one will compete against the contestant who draws the last number, the contestant who draws number two will compete against the second-to-last contestant, and so on. The winners will qualify to participate in the second round of assessments one week later, earning the corresponding credits.

After he shouted twice from a distance, the other two fellows were awakened. The three exchanged glances and then looked at the pig on the bed—despite its gradual weight loss—and immediately decided by drawing lots who would go wake up the one making the noise

However, Salong did not even consider pushing the fat guy on the bed, as he did not want to be accidentally harmed by that guy's so-called instinctive reaction. He remembered that on the first day of school, in order to wake up the snoring Dink, he received a heavy punch to the abdomen, and it took him several days to recover. Even now, thinking back on it still caused a faint pain.

He stared in astonishment at the young girl, who was now rushing towards him with her fist glowing with azure energy. Dink quickly fell backward to evade her iron fist. Suddenly, he felt a sharp pain in his left knee, having genuinely taken a kick from her flying leg

DINK wanted to escape, but it was already too late. It seemed as if something had stuck to his feet, while at the same time, he was being forcefully pulled down. In that brief moment, both the Slow Spell and the Gravity Spell were simultaneously cast upon him.

Do not use hostility! Otherwise... The young girl broke into a sly smile and gestured towards the referee.

At last, the situation on the field began to change gradually. The female knight, clad in heavy leather armor and wielding a great sword, was already at a disadvantage for prolonged combat; her movements had become sluggish, and the spectators not far away could even hear the deep gasps coming from beneath her armor

As everyone quietly awaited the moment to arrive, the female warrior sprang into action, using the heavy sword in her hand as a hidden weapon to strike fiercely at her opponent, while she herself dashed towards Dink.

Ding Ke opened his eyes and immediately said: "Fortunately, I woke up in time; otherwise, it would have been another nightmare! Please, Mo Fei, your singing is worse than that of a wild boar, so stop torturing our ears. Although the neighbors won't say anything out of respect for me, they are secretly laughing at us!"

Who wants to see yours! The young girl had a sword flower wrapped around her hand, and the sword body retracted, striking firmly against the edge of the dagger, seemingly intending to destroy that dagger

A few minutes later, the fourth bell rang, and several unfortunate students finally missed the last bus, being turned away from the queue. Everyone cast either sympathetic or gleeful glances at them.

Dink nodded quickly in agreement, as he did not want to be seen as a monster, nor did he wish to be immediately defeated by the other party's fighting spirit. He was determined to return and ask the old man what the ultimate state of this inherited blood fighting spirit truly was.

The people in the distant stands became increasingly noisy, as two individuals simultaneously announced their surrender, indicating that there was no winner; naturally, none of them could win the grand prize. The angry gamblers even suspected that this was a scheme by the casino owner, leading them to see through the essence of gambling

One must never fall into the hands of a woman! Ding Ke recalled his father's frequent admonitions. Of course, there was another saying: to be captivated by a woman is indeed a coveted desire.

There were no lengthy speeches; only the somewhat pedantic yet respected Teacher Eto'o uttered a simple "Start," and the competition officially commenced

The judge, looking bewildered, accepted the two participants' request to withdraw from the competition and warned the remaining competitors not to use concealed weapons or similar items, otherwise they would be disqualified for three consecutive years

"What kind of trick is that?" Milena widened her eyes and nudged the equally dazed Barty

He struggled to roll over twice, propping himself up to rise. With a swift motion, he launched a blood-tinged punch towards his opponent. The dark red fist carried a whiff of blood, startling the girl. However, she had no time to evade, and the punch struck her hard in the abdomen, forcing her to stagger back two steps

After the judge recorded the information, he was instructed to go to the designated position. Without any acquaintances in his group, Ding Ke felt considerably relieved. After all, facing familiar faces would always bring some reservations. Moreover, it was indeed rather cruel to personally destroy someone else's hopes of earning credits.

"Application invalid! Unless you declare to forfeit the competition." A triumphant expression flashed across Juliet's face. Gaining the support of the principal and these trainee instructors had required considerable effort on her part

In order to strive for victory, he immediately said: "You should also remove your magic circle! Otherwise, it would be too unfair." After all, when everyone is relying solely on skills, with the techniques he learned from his father, he might still have a chance to fight back

I hope someone oblivious comes along, so I can see what effect venting my anger on a person has

With a wave of her hand, the girl felt a lightness throughout her body. He stretched his muscles and said, "Come on, Your Highness, show your true strength." The implication was a reminder to the warrior before him not to rely on any other skills.

Where should it be hidden? This has put him in a difficult position. In this small family, everyone is unguarded, and things that can be shared are never hidden away—put simply, no one is willing to organize their belongings, and eventually, it becomes indistinguishable between you and me

What should I do? This time it's over

There was no other way; Ding Ke had no choice but to stuff it into the cabinet, pressing it down with a pile of old clothes. He dared not lock it, for doing so would only draw the attention of that group of people.

Thus, those from outside the school flocked in. Although they could only watch from the stands at a distance, it was quite easy to see, with the help of magical telescopes, whether the students corresponding to their chosen numbers had won. Of course, more importantly, it allowed them to assess the strength of those who would soon participate in the graduation assessments, in order to place their bets

The young girl, filled with inexplicable anger, wielded the heavy sword and began to slash wildly. Freed from the constraints of negative magic, Ding Ke started to display the peculiar movements he had developed while training in blood combat energy, resembling a street thug in a brawl, lacking any semblance of technique

The four individuals arrived at the training instructor Barty's place, clamoring and pushing each other. This school-recognized eccentric was still clad in his ancient-style, deep purple-black full armor, his face bearing a solemn expression, as if he were the true protagonist of this competition.

Ding Ke secretly scolded himself for being careless, but regret was already of no use

How could the formation be activated so swiftly? Shouldn't there be a process to initiate it? At the very least, there should be some magical fluctuations, right? How could this happen? This completely exceeds his understanding

As Ding Ke assessed the young girl, she was also evaluating him. She was a discerning individual and did not underestimate his fire lizard leather armor simply because it was somewhat outdated. From its cutting and sewing craftsmanship, she could almost tell at a glance that it was the work of a high-level dwarf artisan.

However, this time she was clearly prepared, and with a leap that was not particularly graceful, she evaded Ding Ke's iron fist. Ding Ke's punch missed its target, but his entire body trembled as if his strength had been abruptly drained and then instantly replenished. That fighting spirit unexpectedly slipped from his grasp and fortuitously landed among a group of competitors nearby

Juliet felt both shame and anger as she noticed the fat man gripping the inner part of her thigh with more force. In a fit of rage, she swung her hand to slap him, but was intercepted by Bartie, who caught her hand just in time

At this moment, all the competitors in this round had completed their contests, except for Dingke's group, which was still engaged in battle. As a result, everyone's attention was drawn to them

Since the other party is fully armed, the latter statement can naturally be disregarded

The four individuals were momentarily taken aback and quickly began to wash up, as many daily necessities were carelessly scattered about, plunging the entire dormitory into a state of chaos

Ding Ke had never anticipated that his experimental strike would yield such an effect; he felt that his body seemed to be more responsive than before

"To spread across the entire continent? Truly a pursuit that is hard to attain!" Ding Ke said, "If one cannot be immortalized in history, one should at least leave a lasting infamy! It is not easy to be a person; living a mundane life is not desirable. I say, big guy, do you not wish to command thousands of troops on the battlefield, making the entire continent tremble beneath your feet? Ronaldo, what about you? Do you not want a few of your works to be among the collections of those collectors? Salong, do you not wish to own a vast land filled with rose grapes, so that the banquets across the continent shine with the glory of the fine wines produced by your family?" Ronaldo, what about you? Do you not want a few of your works to be among the collections of those collectors? Salong, do you not wish to own a vast land filled with rose grapes, so that the banquets across the continent shine with the glory of the fine wines produced by your family?

"It was like the movement of a blood warrior from ancient times..." Eto murmured, but no one could hear clearly what he was saying

When arriving at the arena, the bell had already rung for the third time. If it rings for the fourth time, disqualification will occur, and the score for the combat subject will be recorded as zero

Regarding the life aspirations of the three individuals, Ding Ke is undoubtedly well-informed. As mentioned earlier, Ding Ke is determined to become a great lord and is deliberately cultivating his ability to discern others. To manage others, one must first understand them and know what they desire. Naturally, these three roommates, with whom he spends day and night, have become his subjects of observation. Thus, he remarked that the three of them all displayed expressions that conveyed, "No one understands me better than you."

Ding Ke stared in astonishment at his own fist. The manifestation of fighting spirit? This is the power of blood fighting spirit. The heroic figures his father spoke of gradually became clearer. At the same time, he felt the energy sphere that had been continuously rotating above his lower abdomen suddenly come to a halt

Due to their participation, this competition, originally intended as an assessment, has become quite captivating. It is said that a casino owner, in order to reward the gamblers, privately opened a betting line, hoping to provide some benefits to his patrons

Good, let's go to m.hetushucom.com! I will just spend more time playing with you

I hope you can walk out completely!" the girl squeezed out a sentence. Immediately, a green aura of fighting spirit emerged from her hands, and the composite formation in front of her began to operate rapidly.

Ding Ke noticed that the other party was staring at him inexplicably, so he shouted first: "Referee, she is cheating!"

The dazzling magic crystals shimmer under the winter sunlight, and Dingke even suspects that this blinding brilliance could help the armor's owner gain more opportunities for victory in battle

To be on the safe side, the two magicians immediately joined forces to set up two protective arrays, in order to prevent any further incidents that might harm the innocent

She raised her sword with both hands once more, slashing down diagonally, intending to twist the blade to block her opponent's escape at the moment they dodged. However, her opponent did not evade at all. Just as it seemed her opponent was about to meet their end at her hands, the young girl forcefully retracted her sword move. She suddenly realized that if she continued to strike downwards for another two inches, her fingers would surely be severed by the dagger.

The bell in the square tolled, its muffled sound resonating throughout the entire campus, signaling that the martial arts competition was about to commence

The young girl drew the sword from her waist; it was a two-handed sword, with a blade that was ancient and heavy, clearly crafted by a master. It might have once been a cherished possession of some ancient hero

At this moment, everyone can discern that this contest will likely end with the female warrior exhausting her stamina and ultimately being overwhelmed. Those empathetic students clenched their fists, and several admirers of Juliet even began to shout provocative remarks such as, "Damn fatso, come fight us if you dare," and "Bullying women does not make you a hero," in an attempt to draw Dingke's attention and buy some breathing room for their princess

The bluestone floor suddenly shattered, startling the two individuals who were poised to strike, causing them to exclaim in shock and immediately raise their hands in surrender. They both believed that it was the other's strength that had broken the floor, and they had no intention of continuing the competition.

Dink discovered that there were several simple defensive formations above, designed to enhance magical resistance. This was not a concern for him, as Dink was a genuine warrior who only employed physical attacks. However, a hidden array of negative effect spells caught Dink's attention.

Their cheers and jeers cannot reach the ears of the competitors at all, so there is no need to worry about affecting the athletes' performance

Although she felt extremely wronged, she was very clear that this was not the time to lose her temper. Therefore, she immediately announced her surrender, a gesture that earned her prolonged applause from the audience

He recalled that when he threw that punch just now, his lower abdomen churned, and the strength seemed to come from that strange energy mass. He clenched his fist to test it and found that his fighting spirit had failed.

Having settled the egg, Ding Ke quickly took off his clothes and lay down, soon falling into a deep sleep, with the sound of his thunderous snoring echoing in the small space...

You have already scolded me in front of everyone once, and I do not care. In any case, if you want to trouble me, I will respond in kind. Don't cry later, lest people say I am bullying a child

"Giving up the competition? Do you want me to help you cheat? Ah, I detest cheating, but when a delicate beauty earnestly pleads, I always find myself softening. Men! They fear a woman's words the most!" As he spoke, he deliberately licked his lips.

However, anyone with a discerning eye can see that the initiative in the battle is entirely in Ding Ke's hands. He does not seem to deliberately evade, yet all the swords of the female warriors fall into empty spaces, not even brushing against the hem of his clothing

The body of the female warrior pressed heavily down, and Ding Ke quickly wrapped his arms around her right leg, forcefully bringing her down to the ground. His hand seemed to press against a soft area, and his knuckles instinctively moved, realizing something in his heart. It was during this moment of distraction that Ding Ke felt a heavy punch to his head, and with a loud thud, he was knocked out.

In contrast, Ding Ke appeared relaxed, with a calm expression on his face, as he continuously twirled the dark dagger in his hand, seemingly searching for the weakest point of his opponent.

Ding Ke drew number 97, a number that held no particular significance, which put him at ease. For some reason, ever since arriving here, a sense of foreboding had begun to rise within him

Teacher Barty, as a warrior instructor, served as the chief referee, while the other combat class instructors were positioned around the perimeter, acting as referees

Unheard of!" Barty shook his head in confusion

Such behavior would originally be considered harassment of girls at school and would be subject to serious punishment. However, since those teachers are ignoring me, it seems unlikely that they will come over to cause trouble immediately

After waiting for about ten minutes, Ding Ke noticed that it seemed everyone had found their opponents, except for his own adversary, who was still unwilling to make an appearance.

When Dink returned to the dormitory, it was already bright outside. He quietly pushed the door open, and the three roommates inside were still sleeping like dead pigs. He did not dare to be careless, fearing that he might wake these guys up. The urgent task was to find a place to properly hide this egg; otherwise, once discovered by these troublesome friends, he would undoubtedly be extorted for a hefty sum, and it could even lead to unnecessary trouble.

Seeing the look of confusion on the girl's face, he decided to remind her: "Be careful! This is a treasured heirloom of my family, and I usually wouldn't even let just anyone see it." As he spoke, he withdrew the dagger.

I detest cheating!" the girl exclaimed.

Ding Ke was just about to ask the referee next to him whether he was exempt from the exam for promotion when a familiar face suddenly appeared before him. He remembered, it was that damned informant! ... Hmm ...? Oh right, didn't that group of people say she was some kind of princess? What a coincidence, so many people just happened to run into her?

However, the gazes of these four individuals fell upon Miss Milena, the charming young teacher whose figure was quite alluring, especially her eyes, which had a captivating power reminiscent of a reindeer's. Unfortunately, the pedantic Mr. Batty was completely oblivious to the flirtatious glances from Miss Milena.

As much as he wanted to think, he dared not let his hands idle. Seeing the heavy sword coming down towards his chest, Ding Ke stepped back half a pace, and his dagger deftly flicked near the opponent's wrist. A deep gash was immediately cut into the steel-crafted wrist guard.

Out of revenge, Ding Ke deliberately gazed at the young girl wrapped in heavy armor with a lewd look, making the fiercely imposing girl feel quite uncomfortable

It is somewhat conscientious! The dagger of Ding Ke struck heavily against the broadsword, producing a dull metallic clash. However, I must win this match; you are not in a hurry to graduate, so please show some mercy like you did earlier! With so many eyes watching, I will do my best to make your loss look graceful, while my victory will rely entirely on luck, how about that?

However, this heavy blow clearly did not cause her any substantial harm; she immediately stood up and threw a punch aimed at Dink's face. Fortunately, the heavy armor affected her speed, allowing Dink to sidestep and still have time to throw a second straight punch