30. Top Ten High Schools Competition pt 6

Tang San paled as he saw Xhang Shi swallow the pill. He shouted towards Zhao Chi:

- Adrenaline Pill? Are you insane?! They are like drugs to children, there's a reason why soldiers have to at least be 25 years old when using them! You'll harm him for the rest of his life!

- Hmph, I wouldn't steep that low. Our school's secret technique allows us to bypass the side effects. He's going to take them once he gets to front lines, so what if he gets addicted a little bit earlier?

- Insane you clearly lost your marbles. Why isn't anyone stopping you?!

- Hah, that's the beauty of blackmail. As long as Cheng Bo doesn't catch wind of it I'm free to act however I want.

- Hmmm? As long as I don't catch wind of it, eh? Well, too bad for you. Stand down, if you surrender I'll appeal to court for just sentence, you might get a comfortable cell for the rest of your life.

Seeing Cheng Bo standing in the entrance with Long Yin silently standing behind him Tang San relaxed visibly, while Zhao Chi's face became white.

- You! No! How?! I checked!

- You thought I didn't notice the laxatives in my food? I am thankful for that anyway, without them I wouldn't catch your teacher attacking the student behind me.

Cheng Bo didn't bother talking anymore, as he waved his hand, instantly knocking Zhao Chi out. He then looked towards stage.

- Oh? Looks like I won't even have to intervene. Medic team! Call for backup, all students of #2 High are to receive mandatory full checkup!

On the stage Long Tian was clearly in dire straits, as with the boost of Adrenaline Pill Zhang Shi's attacks became faster and more accurate. It seemed he took the pill too late though, as Long Tian noticed he was slowly slowing down as he neared the ten minute mark since activating Berserk Art. Deciding to gamble everything on one attack Long Tian used the only technique he had yet to reveal:

- Star Lord Art! Year of the Monkey: Monkey Steals the Peaches!

As his powerful claw-grabbing attack connected with Zhang Shi's nether regions a loud shriek resounded. Zhang Shi fell on the floor, a pool of black blood forming under his crotch, which he clutched with both hands. Cheng Bo silently appeared on stage, taking a minute to check up Zhao Chi. He stood up and faced Long Tian:

- Good, very good. Thank you, Long Tian. You are everything and more than what your sister told me to expect. While he might be castrated, you also released accumulated toxins from overdosing Adrenaline Pills, accidentally saving his life as with this accumulation he wouldn't live past his twenty-second birthday.

After a three hour long break called by Cheng Bo, as he required time to sorth #2 High's mess out, the participants once again gathered under the arena. Cheng Bo started with a speech:

- Hello everyone. Good showing in the tournament. With current situation its inadvisable to continue. As such your current place will be your final placing depending on current combat ability. #2 High was disqualified and #10 High will be able to apply for rewards in their place, as they were blackmailed the worst. Does anyone want to challenge for higher placing?

The students kept quiet, when suddenly Long Yon spoke up:

- I'd like to challenge my brother for the final match if possible.

Cheng Bo looked at her, then smiled with aproval.

- Alright. A match between siblings should lighten up the atmosphere nad conclude with nice show for the audience. Please enter the arena.

The Long siblings entered the arena, facing each other.

- Ladies and Gentlemen. Despite the unfortunate events of the competition so far, I present you a match worth waiting for! The Long siblings of #1 High want to decide who is the stronger one on the arena! That said, fight, start!

Neither of the siblings attacked, eying each other carefully. Deciding staring was boring, Long Yin taunted her brother:

- Come, big brother, show me your strongest move!

Long Toan looked her in the eyes, checking if she was being serious.

- Alright, "little sister", I'll show you my strongest attack! Star Lord Art: Year of the Ox! Strength of a Bull!

As Long Tian's fist approached Long Yin made no moves to dodge. Just as the Qi-coated fist was about to hit her, Long Yin caught the attack with her bare hand, overpowering Long Tian with pure bodily strength. She then grabbed his wrist and threw him outside the ring, into a wall. Seeing the human-shaped dent in the wall she nodded:

- And let this be a lesson, brother. There's always a sky beyond the sky, heavens above heavens. You can't always expect to win across stages. Stop being arrogant.

- Ladies and gentlemen, what a display of strength. With this the tournament is officially finished, with #1 High taking top 3 and #3 High coming fourth. Stay tuned for news about school rankings changes that will be coming soon. The President will address #2 High's conduct in a speech to press this weekend. The rewards will be handed in individually in upcoming months.

With that last speech from announcer, the schools proceeded towards their buses, that would take them back to school.

After coming back Long Yon, Long Tian, Chen Hao and Rou You were summoned to Headmaster's office. After seeing them settling down in their seats, Tang San started his speech:

- Good job at the tournament, you brought honour to our school. President Cheng Bo said he'll be coming in three months with your rewards, as it takes time to prepare them. Fatty Hao, you are included with those three, as you were harmed by #2 High, so it was deemed appropriate compensation to give you same rewards as Rou You, who has same cultivation. You'll hear the official announcement soon, but #4 and #10 High will be swapping rankings with each other, as #4 High's Headmaster was found guilty of nepotism, as he hired his cousin to teach combat lessons, when his only credentials were being an ex-pro of Protest Games's League of Fables. He brainwashed the students and taught them made-up combat arts. Cho Gah and Eili Se weren't even their real names. You might meet them during your Uni exams, as their education can still be salvaged. As for #2 High, the school will disband and their facilities will be given to a new school, that will have to climb the ranking from last place. Since you're going to need time to cultivate I've applied for accelerated examination for the three of you. Youhavr three months to pass them, ask Long Yin for help. Dismissed.

They exited the office with Chen Hao looking especially dejected, as he hated studying. Long Tian just smiled, then said:

- We have three months. Let's get to work, we can do this.