Supreme Star Card Master

Chapter 1534: Chapter 1225: Live Combat (Part 2)

”Hmm? Not bad~”

Alpha’s face showed a hint of surprise, even she, with her picky tastes, couldn’t help but praise Ashley’s skills.

Not far away, Ashley flashed a slight smile in response...

Days passed by, and the week-long student exchange activity gradually reached its final stages.

The people of Great Flame experienced Qiguang’s customs, Star Energy Technology, and exchanged learning with the empire’s geniuses.

Not only the students, but even the teachers from the Education Bureau felt that the trip was immensely beneficial and eye-opening.

Soon, the time came to the final day.

At the Royal Knight Academy, along the sides of Knight Plaza, filled with statues of Royal Knights, were numerous students from Great Flame and Qiguang.

”Finally, the combat session!”

”Damn, yesterday, two arrogant nobles said they’d crush us today!”

”Speaking of which, after these days of exchange, many Qiguang students indeed have great skills. I’ve been itching to spar with them!”

Hundreds of Great Flame students were visibly excited, and Shining Star-level geniuses like Wen Long and Yang Heng were also eager to compete.

Although the previous days were merely tours and learning, when talents from two nations gather, there’s no way not to compete?

Not only was there intellectual combat during tours, but occasionally, under the supervision of teachers, actual small skirmishes occurred, with victories on both sides.

And through this constant ”competition,” geniuses from both countries gained a deeper understanding of each other, increasingly realizing each other’s prowess.

Facing foreign talents who were evenly matched and uncompromising, the fighting spirit between the two sides grew stronger.

With less top-down pressure, there was more competitive spirit towards foreign talents!

”These Great Flame students really think that the King Level expert who defeated us means they can easily crush us too?” Feeling the intense gaze from Great Flame people, Kalina snorted.

A girl with violet hair, tall and elegant, Molda said: ”I heard from some Demon Capital students that the Great Flame King Level expert seems to be their senior from over a decade ago. That’s why they are confident.”

”What? Over a decade ago?!”

Kalina, Domen, and other Qiguang geniuses nearby were shocked, eyes wide open.

Beside them, wearing a Violet Brooch, Aein Dilans suddenly said with a serious tone, ”It’s said that during the Earth Tribulation, the very formidable Great Flame talent... was probably this person.”

Kalina’s expression tensed: ”Aein, are you sure?”

Aein nodded: ”I’m sure, my father told me two days ago.”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s expressions changed.

Among the top ten geniuses at Qiguang Academy, people like Molda and Kalina, who were mostly aristocratic children, knew more about the Earth Tribulation a decade ago than average students.

Everyone knew that the empire, through technological means, maintained an advantage during the Earth Tribulation.

But due to a sudden Great Flame talent, single-handedly changed the situation during the Earth Tribulation.

”So it was him!” Nikola gazed at the silver-haired young man in the Great Flame team ahead, eyes gleaming with fervent interest. Obviously knowledgeable about the Earth Tribulation, ”It’s a pity I was born too late to compete on the same stage with him.”

Kalina stuck out her tongue and said: ”What’s a pity? It should be fortunately!”

Several people nearby nodded in agreement.

Although there hasn’t been much reporting or recording on the Earth Tribulation a decade ago, the more it is so, the more it indicates that Qiguang probably suffered greatly at the hands of that talent.

Nikola also retracted his gaze, fighting spirit surging as he looked towards Wen Long and the others ahead: ”Given this, I am eager to experience the strength of contemporary Great Flame talents!”

Royal Knight Academy, underground third floor of the library.

In a barrier-enclosed secret chamber, besides Floyd, there were three others.

A black-robed elder with wrinkled skin and an aged face, a man whose piercing gaze was hidden beneath a hood, and a burly middle-aged man with a sexy beard.

It was Lael, Constantin, and Raymond!

At the moment, the few seemed to be discussing something.

”No issue.” Constantin nodded and smiled, ”This is indeed a great opportunity to let the empire’s people know that Great Flame’s talents are nothing special.”

Constantin indeed felt that Great Flame people were no big deal. Back then, had it not been for the emergence of that ”unexpected” person, his Holy Plan would have long swept through Great Flame in the Earth Tribulation!

And now...

Constantin raised his head, his dark eyes seemingly able to see through walls and barriers to the outside, with shadows of malice flickering in his eyes.

Today, it’s finally time for the meeting!

”Great!” Floyd’s eyes lit up, then turned to Lael and said, ”Family Head, the exchange is about to start, shall I take Lord Constantin down?”

Lael nodded slightly, eyes on Constantin: ”Thank you, Lord Constantin.”

”As I’ve said, feel free to ask me if needed.” Constantin smiled, then left with Floyd.

After the two departed, only Lael and Raymond were left in the office.

Raymond frowned at Lael: ”Are you sure you want Constantin to help Floyd? His actions aren’t simple... Moreover, Su Yuan Royal Envoy is also present.”

”Precisely because of that, to let Constantin act.” Lael said expressionlessly, ”Let’s see if that Great Flame envoy can hold.”

Raymond frowned: ”I don’t think it’s necessary. Su Royal Envoy has that capability. Such actions might ultimately displease the opposite side.”

Lying back in the large chair, Lael closed his eyes and said indifferently, ”That’s why I asked you to bring that thing~”

Raymond was startled by his words, then his face showed a bit of pained reluctance...

On the plaza.

”Apologies for keeping you all waiting.”

Holding the Red Gemstone Wand, Floyd came to the center, facing both groups of students, and smiled:

”With the Great Flame teachers and students coming a long way to Qiguang for exchange, we feel honored and warmly welcome you.

After days of close exchange, the relations between the two countries’ talents have grown closer, which also indicates a tightening between the nations...

However, as the Great Flame Country saying goes, ’All good things come to an end.’ Today is already the last day of the exchange activity.

With Star Card Masters respecting strength, this memorable last day shall end with real combat between the two countries’ talents!”

Floyd released the Red Gemstone Wand, letting it descend until it stood at the very center of the plaza.

As the ruby emitted a bright and profound glow, the plaza revealed densely packed runes.

Space stretched, land transmuted. Before long, the entire plaza turned into an undulating battlefield.

Floyd loudly said, ”This is the Hundred Battles Barrier simulated battlefield. Once you step in, you will transmute into a battlefield soldier.

The combat rules are simple: both sides send out one hundred people, and the first to eliminate all opponents wins!”

The Great Flame crowd had heard of today’s sparring style, and the 100 chosen participants were already decided.

Led by people like Wen Long and Yang Heng, one hundred Great Flame students stepped inside.

As runes flashed beneath their feet, waves of black light wrapped around their bodies.

Meanwhile, across from them, Qiguang’s students stepped in, surrounded by sacred white light.

The black light and white light not only represent the camp but also serve as protection.

Now with black and white opposition, it felt very much like two armies facing off.

Behind the black army, Su Yuan smiled and said, ”A brawl of 200 people is quite lively, I’ve never experienced such a big competition even back at Demon Capital Academy~”

Wu Yan said, ”Our national competition also has several stages, including those with over a hundred participants.

It’s a pity Su Royal Envoy is so gifted, graduated early. Otherwise, the envoy’s personal honors would include a ’National Competition MVP’, hahaha...”

The two laughed as Great Flame and Qiguang’s talented students began their skirmish in the simulated battlefield...