The Stunning Immortal Stone Beast

Kent's trip to Changguo Mountain served two purposes: one was to explore the area, as Changguo Mountain, influenced by the Fruit Space, was one of the most unique places in Earthstar. The other reason was to advance Wukong's rank. Since the entire mountain was filled with fruit, it was a perfect place for Wukong to accumulate experience.

As Kent studied the data on Changguo Mountain, he couldn't help but marvel at the wonders of nature. It felt as though the mountain had been specially favored by the heavens, giving birth to numerous bizarre life forms. The laws of Yin and Yang seemed to break down here, as if the place was outside the ordinary rules of the world.

Time passed unnoticed, and the Wind and Cloud Competition had been ongoing for quite some time. On the four fighting stages, battles continued to rage, with over a thousand matches already completed.

Checking the time, Kent saw it was already 4:30 PM. The host then took the microphone and said, "The Sword Academy has just finished its first round of challenges. Now, it's time for the most highly anticipated and watched round—the challenges from the Inspection Academy!"

The Inspection Academy had always been a special place at Earthstar University. Its high mortality rate meant it was constantly at the center of controversy. However, the benefits of attending the academy far outweighed the risks, so over time, it had gained wider acceptance.

Additionally, students from the Inspection Academy could become Inspectors, a position that granted far more power and prestige than any other. Thus, the Inspectors were always seen as a unique presence, and their strength was often used as a benchmark for comparing other students' abilities.

The host, knowing Kent's recent fame, directed his words towards him. After all, the online discussions about Kent had never cooled down, and today, the large number of spectators in the audience had a lot to do with Kent's rise.

When the crowd heard the Inspection Academy would be up next, they couldn't help but perk up. Was Kent finally going to take the stage?

Kent himself felt his spirits lift. It was finally his turn. This time, he was going to go all out and show everyone his true power.

The top spot on the Wind and Cloud Ranking would surely be his.

As the host finished speaking, Kent turned his gaze to Huang Jintian in the distance. The two made eye contact, and an air of tension seemed to rise between them.

Seeing the battle intent in Huang Jintian's eyes, Kent no longer held back. He stood up first, scanning the crowd before fixing his gaze back on Huang Jintian.

"Huang Jintian, do you dare face me in battle?" Kent called out loudly.

The crowd erupted into cheers. It was absolutely electrifying—Kent had just set the stage for an explosive battle by directly challenging the reigning Wind and Cloud Champion, Huang Jintian, who had held the title for two consecutive years.

"Wow, did I hear that right? The once-dominant freshman, Kent, is challenging the reigning champion, the senior Huang Jintian? This is amazing! I've been hosting for years, and this is the first time I've seen such a straightforward challenge. I'm just as excited as everyone else!" the host said, his voice filled with passion, igniting the crowd's enthusiasm and sharpening their nerves.

Huang Jintian's expression grew colder. As the reigning champion, his arrogance was deeply rooted, and his confidence was unshakable. He would not back down.

After all, refusing the challenge would destroy his reputation, and he'd become the target of endless mockery. That was worse than losing a match.

So, Huang Jintian stood up and stared at Kent with burning eyes. "What's stopping me? I'm just worried that if I'm not careful, I'll cripple you. After all, you, the billionaire, might end up spending your whole life in a wheelchair. Just imagine how miserable that would be."

He even went as far as to issue a threat!

Kent chuckled lightly and shook his head. "Nice words, but they won't faze me. Huang Jintian, let me give you some advice: don't struggle needlessly. Because in the face of absolute strength, any flashy tricks or stubborn resistance will be meaningless."

"Hmph, sharp-tongued. Fine, let's see just how strong you really are. Let's settle this on the stage," Huang Jintian sneered.

The two of them then walked toward the stage. Their pace was neither too fast nor too slow, but keen observers could sense the underlying tension in their steps.

Huang Jintian was trying to build his momentum. With each step, his aura grew stronger, and by the time he reached the stage, his confidence would be at its peak. He was ready to fight with everything he had, determined to defend his title as the number one.

Kent, on the other hand, seemed completely at ease. His steps were light, and his expression was relaxed, a smile even playing at the corners of his lips. Yet, there was a calmness in his eyes that made everyone realize Kent might be preparing for a difficult fight.

But how the battle would unfold, no one knew.

After all, both of them hadn't fought in a while, so it was hard to say who was stronger. Before the match began, the spectators could only make guesses based on some minor clues and available information.

The two soon faced off on the stage.

The referee, standing outside the ring, called out, "The match begins!"

Huang Jintian was the first to summon his beast—a Golden-grade, top-tier Mantis with eight sharp, blade-like limbs. The creature was pitch black with hints of gold, over six meters long, with a cold, murderous gaze. Its level had increased from 50 to 53 since the last Wind and Cloud Competition.

It wasn't easy for a king-level monster like the Blade Mantis to level up. It probably took a significant amount of resources to achieve that increase.

Kent glanced at the beast briefly.

Beast Name: Blade Mantis

Beast Rank: Golden-grade, top-tier

Beast Level: 53

Abilities:

Relentless Slash: Its eight blade limbs can cut through metal and stone with ease.Savage Predation: In a frenzy, its power and speed increase as it ruthlessly hunts its prey.Horrifying Sonic Wave: It emits a sound that disrupts an opponent's senses, causing confusion and making them vulnerable.

Kent wasn't impressed. After all, the Blade Mantis was only a Golden-grade, and the gap in rank was significant. He didn't even need to summon his own beast; with just a few moves, he could easily take it down.

"Huang Jintian, I know you have a Heavenly-grade beast. You'd better summon it now, or you won't have a chance," Kent said, his tone calm.

Since his own strength could barely handle the Blade Mantis, Kent didn't feel the need to summon a beast right away.

Huang Jintian sneered but summoned his second beast.

"Kent, don't get too cocky. Let me show you my Immortal Stone Beast."