Final Round: Gui Shan vs Hu Mei

It was now the final round. In the final round for the first year category, we have;

'Gui Shan vs Hu Mei'.

It will indeed be a tough match as the two contestants have been wanting to battle out their differences for a long time now.

Hu Mei had a stern look on his face knowing that it would be a great feat if he succeeds in defeating Gui Shan.

Before now, master Yang Jun had predicted that Gui Shan and Hu Mei may meet in the finals.

So as a countermeasure, he taught Hu Mei some secret skills which he was to use only on Gui Shan considering the fact that Gui Shan possesses immense strength.

Gui Shan at this moment was lost in thought, he was disturbed that Hu Mei may have some ace up his sleeves.

At this point Hu Mei had a mischievous look and seemed so calm and composed.

So Gui Shan decided not to rush in with attacks. So he moved round the platform.

"Why the sudden cautiousness? I thought you're the all mighty Gui Shan", Hu Mei said mockingly.

"Come at me with all you got. But I promise you that I have no intention of losing a simple match such as this", he said.

Gui Shan kept quiet for a moment and suddenly spoke back at him;

"If I were you, I would be more concerned about myself than worrying over someone else", Gui Shan said.

"I believe you'll be burning up to kick me so hard considering what I did to your friend. Why not come at me?" Hu Mei said.

"Or have I been be forgiven?" He asked mockingly.

Gui Shan wasn't moved by Hu Mei's statement, but maintained a calm temperament in order not to overreact.

Meanwhile, Gui Shan was determined ever than before to defeat Hu Mei and make sure he avenges Tang Tang.

Hu Mei without wasting much time came straight at Gui Shan and attacked. 

They both battled for a while and seemed evenly matched. The crowd watched with rapt attention as Gui Shan and Hu Mei displayed some show of skills.

The crowd and everyone seemed so engrossed in the fight as they waited for a winner which they couldn't determine.

Hu Mei had also improved to some extent during the period of training and has refined his skills.

Although at the beginning of the match, Gui Shan was still holding back to see if he was outmatched.

As the fight continued, Gui Shan decided to level up. He gave himself some space, took a new stance and began fighting again. This time around, he fought as a warrior.

Hu Mei's skills could no longer match him, it was as though he used a secret skill to level. He had so many hits on Hu Mei.

But Hu Mei wouldn't back out or give up. He continued in the fight, with the intention of giving Gui Shan a scratch, because since the start of the match he had not suceeded in laying a finger on Gui Shan.

This pained Hu Mei as it was openly seen that he was no match for Gui Shan. He wouldn't want his wing to loose, so he decided to use the secret skill he was taught.

...

"I can see you're having fun, but I'm about to end this match and defeat you", he said as he wiped his nose which was already bleeding.

Hu Mei weaved some signs as he was about to use his secret move.

"I think it's about time", Gui Shan said as he brought his two palms together.

Gui Shan decided to make use of the power given to him by grandmaster Hun Feng. During the whole time, Gui Shan wasn't making use of the power he got, it was as though he locked it somewhere in his body.

He decided to let it open. Immediately, there was a surge of power within him that he couldn't control.

During this time, Hu Mei just finished weaving his hands preparing to use the secret technique against Gui Shan.

Hu Mei sprung forward with his attack and to his surprise, Gui Shan's countenance had changed, Gui Shan now seemed powerful than before.

Nevertheless, Hu Mei didn't hold back, he was so sure that he would bring Gui Shan down with this one attack.

To the surprise of everyone as Hu Mei attacked Gui Shan with the secret technique, Gui Shan held his two hands as though he was hit by nothing.

Even bystanders felt the effect of the technique and how powerful it was.

It didn't end there, after Gui Shan took his hands, he twisted them, picked him up like a feather and with his right palm did an unknown skill which sent Hu Mei flying out of the platform into the crowd.

Even the crowd of people could testify the intensity of the force that came out Gui Shan, it was as though he was already in the earth level stage.

Everyone was amazed including the masters of the various wings and principal Ming. No one could clapped as they were shocked by the display.

After this, Gui Shan was declared the winner and the most powerful among the first year student.

Upon hearing this, it was as though all his energy and life force relapsed. Gui Shan then fell unconscious.

Ru Yuo and some of the team members of the crimson lion wing went to the platform carried Gui Shan.

Meanwhile, Hu Mei was terribly injured by the last technique Gui Shan used. Hu Mei was taken to the treatment ward to recover.

While Gui Shan was taken back to his room to recuperate. The last match caused a stir among the people. Many was amazed that Guiyi academy had such talents.

Even many if the royals and generals who were present at the fight were amazed by Gui Shan's prowess.

Some even enquired of his background which sounded strange and odd to them. A man quickly walked to master Huang Ju.

"What an impressive student you have master Huang", The man said.

"It's indeed an honor for my student to find favor in the sight of the vice general of the wolf troop", master Huang Ju said as he laughed.

...

The man speaking was Qing Wu, the vice general of the wolf troop. He was one of those who were loyal to captain Fan Xian, the wolf warrior of Wushu kingdom, until he died.

Vice general Qing Wu took an interest in Gui Shan and told master Huang Ju that he wishes to see Gui Shan upon recovery.

...

The event continued, Gui Shan was declared the winner in the first year category. On the leaderboard, next on was second year students.

Principal Ming stepped forward to proceed with the competition.

"I'm glad that our new students have again before us proven that Guiyi academy is a place for the strong", he said as the people cheered him.

"Like I said earlier before, the first phase of the competition was to determine the strongest and most skillful team in martial arts", principal Ming said.

Since they were only three in the second year category, they were asked to battle against each other and the person who remains undefeated becomes the winner.

In the second year category, we have;

'Zu Wei' from the purple cloud wing, 'Lu Han' from the crimson lion wing and 'Wan Quaing' from the silver eagles wing.

Meanwhile, as the event was ongoing, Gui Shan was taken to his room where Ru Yuo nursed him to recover consciousness.

Gui Shan suddenly awaked, but to his surprise, he didn't regain consciousness in the real world, he was in his subconscious mind.

He saw grandmaster Hun Feng healing him with his vital energy. Gui Shan quickly sat up from where he lay in surprise.

"Old man, what I'm I doing here", Gui Shan asked out of surprise.

"You would've been dead if not for me", grandmaster Hun Feng replied.

"Your body hasn't been fully trained to master my energy and power", he said.

"So you mean I lost consciousness because the power was overbearing for my body?" Gui Shan asked.

"Yes you're correct", the old man replied.

"But lucky you, I've already nursed you back to health. But be careful next time when making use of my power",

"It'll be fatal if you can't control it", grandmaster Hun Feng said.

"How can I be ready to fully possess your power?" Gui Shan asked.

"You'll have to train harder, and also learn how to use and control", master Hun Feng replied.

Gui Shan thanked grandmaster Hun Feng for his care and concern. After their discussion, he sent Gui Shan back to the world of reality.

Gui Shan upon waking up saw Ru Yuo in a worry sick state mumbling some words.

"I can't lose you Gui Shan, pls don't leave us", Ru Yuo said.

"I won't leave you", Gui Shan said as he got up.

... continue from next chapter...