"Since that is the case, do you still wish to fight?"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. He could tell that the man in green was merely a Spirit Master, nowhere near his level.
"The Academy's Pinnacle Tournament is the dream of every academy. Although I am no match for senior brother, I still must fight!"
The man in green said earnestly, "If I don't, it will surely affect my Dao heart in the future."
"With such determination, I do admire you!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, "Rest assured, I won't let you lose too miserably!"
"Thank you, senior brother!"
The man in green cupped his fists and immediately stepped towards Lu Fan. He knew he was no match for Lu Fan, but he would never passively accept defeat. This was not his character.
Feeling the powerful gust of wind, Lu Fan did not dodge. His expression became even more indifferent. He merely raised his palm, and a powerful force erupted. Before the man in green could react, he was sent flying.
After stumbling back a few steps, the man in green gave a wry smile, "Senior brother is indeed formidable. No wonder you could rise so quickly. I am truly convinced!"
With that, the man in green stepped away without any delay. Disciples who lost their matches had to leave the barrier early, as per the competition rules.
Not long after, Lu Fan's barrier was left with only him. However, it merged with another barrier, and eventually, the two barriers fused, and a man appeared before Lu Fan. Su Dan Novel Network
This man was burly and imposing. He had just defeated a contestant, thus advancing. He hadn't expected his second opponent to be Lu Fan.
The victors from other barriers also merged sequentially, engaging in the second round of battles. Those who remained within their barriers were the ones who had not been eliminated.
Watching figures emerge from the barriers, the elders nodded with satisfaction. However, many disciples wore dejected expressions, having been eliminated in the first round of the Pinnacle Tournament, which they considered unlucky.
"Senior brother, how were you also eliminated in the first round?"
A man in white asked, "You are a peak Spirit Master. By all accounts, you should have lasted at least until the third round!"
"Don't mention it. I encountered a powerful opponent," the man in green said with a wry smile. "If I had known, I might as well have withdrawn earlier."
"Who exactly did you encounter, senior brother? To make you like this?"
The man in white spoke again, his surprise evident.
"It was that new student!" the man in green stated directly. "His strength is immense, so much so that I was powerless. No wonder he became famous overnight!"
"So it was him, the one who dares to offend even the elders!" the young man in white exclaimed in surprise. "His strength must be extraordinary. I've already heard about his deeds."
"If I'm not mistaken, he will definitely make it into the top ten of this Pinnacle Tournament!" the man in green said with a solemn expression.
Meanwhile, within the barrier, the burly man looked at Lu Fan and said, "I recognize you. You're a new student who just joined North Sea Academy not long ago, but you're already very famous. I heard you don't even put the elders in your eyes."
"It's just some rumors!" Lu Fan chuckled. "Today is the Pinnacle Tournament. Show me whatever skills you have!"
"Then I won't hold back!"
The burly man's expression turned cold, and he immediately charged at Lu Fan. Anyone who reached the second round was no ordinary individual; they had at least reached the Great Spirit Master level. The burly man was indeed a Great Spirit Master.
Although Lu Fan had many rumors surrounding him, the burly man had never personally witnessed them and didn't even believe them. Now, he wanted to see if Lu Fan's strength was truly as rumored, capable of repelling elders.
As the burly man attacked, Lu Fan remained calm. He was already a Spirit King realm expert and did not pay attention to Great Spirit Master level opponents.
In the blink of an eye, the burly man was sent flying, unable to withstand even a single move from Lu Fan.
"It seems your strength is still too weak!"
Lu Fan smiled, "You have already lost."
"I still want to try!"
The burly man stood up again, his expression more serious. He knew Lu Fan's strength was unusual, but this Pinnacle Tournament was not ordinary, so how could he give up easily?
"Even if you attack again, you still won't be my match!" Lu Fan stated directly. "Since things have come to this, why don't you leave the barrier!"
"That remains to be seen!"
The burly man sneered and simultaneously threw a punch, forcing his way towards Lu Fan.
Lu Fan stood with his hands behind his back, not taking it seriously. In his eyes, a Great Spirit Master was not to be feared.
However, suddenly, the burly man produced a hidden weapon and shot it fiercely at Lu Fan, carrying an extremely formidable aura.
Sensing the sharp power of the hidden weapon, Lu Fan immediately retreated. He hadn't expected the burly man to be so despicable, resorting to hidden weapons to defeat him.
"Die!"
The burly man's voice was icy, and the hidden weapon had already been launched. But in that instant, the spiritual energy within Lu Fan surged, and a powerful spiritual energy instantly turned the hidden weapon into nothingness, simultaneously sending the burly man flying.
"Spirit King!"
The burly man, sent flying, had eyes filled with shock. He could never have imagined that Lu Fan would be a Spirit King realm expert, and so powerful that even his hidden weapon was insignificant.
"Truly despicable and malicious. As a member of North Sea Academy, to act in such a manner," Lu Fan said coldly. "You truly disgrace North Sea Academy."
The burly man's face turned ashen, and he was speechless. Lu Fan's words made him feel ashamed. According to the competition rules, by using a hidden weapon, Lu Fan could have even killed him with a single blow.
"Thank you for showing mercy."
The burly man cupped his fists. "However, in the Spirit Realm, being so soft-hearted might not be a good thing!"
"You don't need to worry about that!"
Lu Fan's expression was indifferent. He did not care much for such despicable individuals.
Not long after, Lu Fan's barrier merged with another barrier again, marking the third round. Those who could persist for three rounds were not ordinary people, and Lu Fan was aware of this.
However, Lu Fan had already reached the Soul Realm, and even if he reached the final round, he would not be concerned.
At this moment, on Cloud Peak, many figures stood. These were individuals who had been eliminated before reaching the third round and could only watch the battles within the barriers.
The academy elders also became spirited. From the third round onwards, it was a contest of the strong, with at least Great Spirit Master experts, and possibly even peak Great Spirit Master powerhouses. These experts were considered the backbone of North Sea Academy.
As the formation barriers merged, a figure appeared within the formation. When Lu Fan saw clearly who it was, his expression turned cold. "What a narrow encounter. I didn't expect it to be you!"