Chapter 44: Just a Small Close Combat
Chapter 44: Just a Small Close Combat
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No. 8 Middle School Begins Their Investigation
After No. 16 Middle School granted No. 8 Middle School invisibility,
Xu Yan led his team into the main city,
Observing battles, gathering intelligence, and assessing enemy trump cards.
Even though No. 8 Middle School had a massive equipment advantage,
Xu Yan still didn't know the full extent of the abilities of the top-tier teams.
If they encountered a monster like Wu Chengyuan,
Would they actually stand a chance?
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The Power of Temporary Stealth
Thanks to the Templar Assassins,
Their stealth would last for two hours—
As long as no one declared war on No. 8 Middle School,
No one could track their movements.
For now—
They were completely safe.
Xu Yan planned to use this time wisely.
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Gathering Intelligence on the Battlefield
Xu Yan's team moved across the city,
Watching multiple battles between other teams.
Each fight was brutal.
With the life-protection of the energy crystal,
There were no deaths—
So everyone fought without restraint,
Leaving no mercy for their opponents.
Whoever won the fight took everything from the loser.
The rules of Phase 2 were clear—
Eliminate or be eliminated.
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A Feeling of Superiority
As No. 8 Middle School watched teams fight desperately over a few pieces of Excellent-tier equipment,
They looked at their own Rare and Epic-tier gear…
And couldn't help but smirk.
"Man, we really lucked out, huh?"
"They're fighting over scraps, while we're sitting on a mountain of top-tier loot."
"I almost feel bad for them."
But just then—
A massive explosion rocked the city.
Buildings collapsed in a chain reaction,
And the battlefield was engulfed in a dust storm.
This wasn't a normal fight.
This was a top-tier battle.
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No. 1 Middle School Has Gone Berserk
As Xu Yan prepared to move in for a closer look,
He noticed something strange.
Teams weren't gathering to spectate—
They were fleeing.
Desperate screams filled the air.
"RUN! No. 1 Middle School has gone crazy!"
"They're killing EVERYONE!"
"They don't care which school you're from!"
"They wiped out No. 2 AND No. 13! If you get caught, you're DEAD!"
Xu Yan's eyes lit up with interest.
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The Clash of the Titans
The battle between No. 1 Middle School and the No. 2 & No. 13 alliance
Was reaching its climax.
The ground shook violently,
Buildings crumbled,
And high-level disaster beasts in the area were instantly annihilated—
Caught in the crossfire.
By the time Xu Yan arrived—
The dust had finally settled.
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The Aftermath
At the center of the destruction,
A massive crater had formed,
As if a meteor had struck the city.
And standing at the bottom of that crater…
Was Wu Chengyuan.
His golden armor gleamed,
His muscles swelled with divine power,
And in each hand,
He held a defeated enemy.
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No. 1 Middle School's Overwhelming Strength
The captains of No. 2 and No. 13 Middle Schools—
Chen Haoyu and Dong Fei—
Were both bleeding,
Their armor shattered,
And their equipment in ruins.
They had lost.
Completely.
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The Incarnation of the God of War
Wu Chengyuan's voice boomed like thunder.
"Chen Haoyu, Dong Fei…"
"Are you two convinced now?"
The two defeated captains struggled to breathe.
They had miscalculated.
They had underestimated Wu Chengyuan.
They thought they understood his abilities.
But—
They had never seen his second-stage transformation before.
The Second Incarnation of the God of War.
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Wu Chengyuan's True Power
In this form,
His attack and defense doubled.
His level increased by 5, reaching Level 15.
He unlocked his second ultimate skill—Destructive Impact.
That one attack had reduced their teams by more than half.
Now, only the captains remained.
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A Ruthless Deal
Chen Haoyu and Dong Fei couldn't deny it.
They had lost.
With no other choice, they admitted defeat.
"We surrender."
"We… can't win against you."
Wu Chengyuan smirked,
Then tossed two healing potions at them.
Before they could react,
He spoke again—
"Listen carefully."
"I didn't intend to eliminate you just yet."
"My goal was to weaken you."
"No. 1 Middle School MUST win this tournament."
"Our principal has ordered it."
"And I will NOT allow any surprises."
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The Terms of Survival
"If you want to survive…"
"Stay out of our way."
"Once all other teams are eliminated…"
"You two will voluntarily withdraw from the tournament."
Chen Haoyu and Dong Fei exchanged glances.
They had no options left.
If they accepted, they'd at least secure a top-three ranking.
If they refused, they'd be eliminated immediately.
It was an easy decision.
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The Alliance is Formed
"Fine. We'll withdraw when the time comes."
Wu Chengyuan laughed.
"Good. Then it's settled."
The deal was made.
No. 1 Middle School had successfully secured their lead.
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Xu Yan's Interest is Piqued
Watching from a distance,
Xu Yan folded his arms.
"Hmm… so this is Wu Chengyuan's full power, huh?"
He rubbed his chin thoughtfully.
"His God of War transformation… looks like a close-range ability."
A playful smirk crept onto his lips.
"Maybe I should test him out now?"
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To Be Continued…
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