"Don't worry, Elder. This first place is definitely mine."
Biyao smiled and said, "I was the ceiling last year, and I'm still the ceiling this year!"
"You little girl, you have quite the nerve. However, if you can truly win first place, you will be an elder of our North Sea Academy."
The Grand Elder stated directly, "This is also the Dean's rule."
It was well-known that in the entire North Sea Academy, reaching the peak of the Grand Competition twice would allow one to be made an elder of North Sea Academy as a special exception.
"Don't worry."
Biyao declared confidently and walked towards the barrier. She was curious to see Lu Fan's true strength, as she had never fought him before.
"Senior Sister Biyao, since this is the final round of the Grand Competition, I will not hold back."
Lu Fan clasped his fists and said, "I hope Senior Sister Biyao will not overexert herself then."
"You speak with great confidence."
Biyao immediately sneered. "This is my first time seeing a disciple with such arrogant words. Even though I know you well, you speak like this, and I cannot let it slide. I must put you down today."
Lu Fan gave an awkward smile but said no more. He wanted to test Biyao's strength to see what it was truly like.
Entering the barrier, Lu Fan immediately unleashed the Xuan Lei Jue. Lightning crackled around him, accompanied by occasional rumbling sounds.
"Are you being too ruthless, kid? Using your ultimate move right away?" Biyao immediately cursed, "This is not how you play!"
Lu Fan smiled awkwardly. "Senior Sister Biyao is no ordinary person. If I don't do this, how can I contend with Senior Sister Biyao? After all, this battle is of great importance, and Senior Sister Biyao will surely use her full power."
"You are quite clever!"
Biyao nodded slightly and then surged upwards. A long sword materialized in her hand, exuding supreme spiritual energy, and struck directly towards Lu Fan's heart.
"Such ruthless swordplay! Senior Sister Biyao, why are you so merciless?"
Chu Ting frowned and said, "In this case, won't the Sect Master be in danger?"
"Senior Sister Biyao has some acquaintance with Xiao Fan; she won't hurt him," Long Yi shook his head, looking very confident.
Following his words, Chu Ting nodded slightly and didn't say much more, but she was still quite worried about the swordplay Long Yi displayed.
Within the entire barrier, Lu Fan was constantly on the defensive. Biyao's swordplay was exceptionally sharp, leaving Lu Fan unable to defend himself effectively. Only now did he understand why Biyao could be the ceiling of North Sea Academy.
When he had met Biyao before, he hadn't witnessed her true strength. Seeing it now caught him somewhat off guard.
"Sword Dance of the Nine Heavens!"
At that moment, Biyao unleashed her renowned ultimate skill. Countless sword shadows flickered across the sky, appearing majestic and powerful. Within the barrier, the air was filled with sharp sword qi.
The onlookers gasped, their concern for Lu Fan growing. Even the Grand Elder felt a sense of unease. He had never imagined Biyao would directly use Sword Dance of the Nine Heavens.
This Sword Dance of the Nine Heavens had extremely high lethality. Even he would have to be extremely careful if he were to block it. Otherwise, being injured by this skill could lead to a fatal end.
"Such powerful sword qi, will Lu kid be alright?" The Third Elder asked, looking towards the Dean.
"Lu kid is also not simple; how could he be in trouble?"
The Dean's expression was indifferent. "Biyao and that kid have a good relationship and would never harm him. The reason she unleashed Sword Dance of the Nine Heavens is because she doesn't dare to be careless. She must have already realized how formidable that kid is!"
As they spoke, Lu Fan's face turned ashen. He hadn't expected Biyao to truly show no mercy and directly unleash her ultimate skill. In this situation, he was at a disadvantage. Such powerful sword qi was not something he could easily withstand.
"Xuan Lei Jue!"
Lu Fan shouted, "Xuan Lei灌顶, assist my body!"
At that very moment, dark clouds gathered in the sky, and the entire Yun Feng was filled with lightning and thunder, appearing extremely terrifying, as if the end of the world had arrived.
Many disciples, and even the elders, began to feel fear, unsure of what was happening. They all looked towards Lu Fan. The ability to mobilize the power of heaven and earth, such immense power, truly shook their hearts.
As the lightning power continued to surge into his body, Lu Fan transformed, appearing like a thunder god himself. Powerful lightning energy protected him, and even as numerous sword qi approached, they could not penetrate his lightning barrier.
"What powerful cultivation!"
Biyao exclaimed, "Such a formidable cultivation is truly rare. You have opened my eyes. Since that is the case, I will unleash Sword Dance of the Nine Heavens to its fullest!"
As soon as Biyao finished speaking, she swung her long sword again. Lu Fan condensed his lightning power, and a giant palm appeared behind him, flashing with lightning and looking exceptionally terrifying.
"Sword Dance of the Nine Heavens!"
"Xuan Lei Divine Palm!"
With two loud shouts, violent collision sounds erupted. The entire barrier instantly turned to nothingness, and the powerful aftershocks swept outwards. Many disciples, seeing the dire situation, retreated rapidly, their eyes filled with terror. They had never felt such a formidable aura before.
Boom, boom, boom…
Explosions continued to sound, and the entire Yun Feng trembled. The elders, seeing the situation turn for the worse, retreated backwards. Never before in the academy had such a situation occurred, where the battle between two disciples could cause such a commotion.
Seeing that the situation was not good, the Dean stepped forward, exuding a violent power that instantly repelled both Lu Fan and Biyao. At the same time, an absolute aura swept across the entire Yun Feng.
"The competition ends today. Quickly retract your spiritual power!"
Following the Dean's command, Biyao and Lu Fan quickly retracted their spiritual power, and the Yun Feng finally returned to calm. However, they could clearly see traces of blood at the corners of both Biyao's and Lu Fan's mouths. It was evident that the collision had inflicted damage of varying degrees upon them.
"Dean, who won this round?"
The Grand Elder asked with suspicion, unsure of how to proceed. After all, both Biyao and Lu Fan were extremely powerful individuals. Before the competition reached its conclusion, even he did not know the outcome.
"It's a tie for first place!" the Dean stated. "Their strength is too immense. If they were to continue fighting like this, the entire North Sea Academy might be demolished!"
After the old Dean finished speaking, he turned and left. Numerous disciples appeared on the side, their faces filled with awe. The Dean had single-handedly entered such a terrifying aura and managed to defuse the powerful attacks of the two, demonstrating his extraordinary strength.