Days later, atop a mountain peak at the Central Academy, numerous figures gathered, creating an overwhelming and stirring spectacle, a surging crowd.
At this moment, Lin Wuya stood amidst the gazes of the multitude, his expression indifferent, as if everything before him held no significance.
"So handsome, Senior Brother Lin Wuya is truly handsome!"
A wave of exclamations arose, and the crowd buzzed with discussion, deeply invested. Today was the pinnacle battle, drawing significant attention and destined to be a momentous occasion for them.
Elder Wu Ming and Elder Ban Dao stood to the side, deeply moved. This pinnacle battle occurred only once a century, and now, they were in for a good show.
"Who do you think will win?"
Elder Ban Dao chuckled, "I'm extremely curious!"
"Lin Wuya is a Half-Saint. Although that kid is exceptionally talented, he's ultimately still lacking!" Elder Wu Ming stated directly, "So the final outcome has never changed!"
"I don't see it that way!"
Elder Ban Dao shook his head, "Under normal circumstances, they might be evenly matched, and Lu Fan could even win. After all, he managed to summon the World-Destroying Thunder Dragon, and now he has broken through to the Saint King realm. He truly has the qualifications to contend with Lin Wuya!"
Elder Wu Ming, however, laughed, "I truly didn't expect you to regard him so highly. But then again, things are likely not as simple as they seem. A Half-Saint is by no means someone ordinary to overcome. If he can truly defeat Lin Wuya, that would be too terrifying!"
Faced with these words, Elder Ban Dao narrowed his eyes but said nothing more. He rather agreed with what was happening today; at least, in his opinion, things wouldn't be so straightforward.
Seeing Elder Ban Dao's disbelief, Elder Wu Ming smiled, "The disciples have made bets amongst themselves. Since you don't believe me, we can even place a bet?"
"You're betting on Lin Wuya to win?" Elder Ban Dao smiled faintly, his words carrying deep meaning.
"That's right, I'm betting on him to win!"
Elder Wu Ming nodded, his gaze growing indifferent, as if in his eyes, Lin Wuya's strength was undoubtedly superior to Lu Fan's, without any suspense.
"Since you are so certain, then I will bet on Lu Fan to win!" Elder Ban Dao said meaningfully, his eyes serious.
"Then let's wait and see!" Elder Wu Ming smiled faintly, his eyes serious, as if in his eyes, everything was already decided. Sū Dān Novel Network
However, atop the mountain peak, Lin Wuya stood slowly, but Lu Fan's figure was nowhere to be seen. He sneered inwardly, fearing that Lu Fan was too scared to come, which was why he was delayed.
Many present were also feeling anxious. Under normal circumstances, Lu Fan should have arrived long ago, but his absence caused some confusion.
"Could it be that this Lu Fan is afraid and doesn't want to participate in the pinnacle battle?"
"Who's to say! To battle Senior Brother Lin in the pinnacle battle, who wouldn't be afraid!"
"To be afraid before the battle has even begun is too useless! If I were him, I would at least show up to face him!"
A stream of conversation arose, and the crowd discussed animatedly, expressing their disapproval of Lu Fan's actions. At least in their opinion, if he was truly afraid, he could refuse the match or simply not participate in the pinnacle battle. But to not come at all, wouldn't that just be teasing them?
"What's going on?"
Elder Wu Ming looked surprised, "That kid isn't really not coming, is he? Although his strength is not as good as Lin Wuya's, he is still a peerless genius. If he just doesn't show up, it would be quite unacceptable!"
"Impossible, that kid will definitely come!" Elder Ban Dao shook his head, "Although I don't know him very well, with his strength, he wouldn't be intimidated!"
Following these words, Lu Fan's figure indeed appeared before the crowd, stepping onto the mountain peak one by one, appearing remarkably calm.
Upon seeing Lu Fan's arrival, the crowd instantly cheered. After all, if Lu Fan hadn't come, it would mean they wouldn't have a chance to witness the pinnacle battle. Lu Fan's arrival was crucial for them.
"I'm really sorry, I'm a bit late due to some matters!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, a smile appearing on his face.
"There's no need to apologize. Today is the decisive battle between you and me!"
Lin Wuya said coldly, "According to the rules of the pinnacle battle, I can kill you outright. So I advise you to surrender now, lest you lose your life!"
"Oh?"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, his gaze becoming indifferent, "If that's the case, I really want to try and see if you have that capability!"
With these words, Lin Wuya's aura instantly surged, carrying a chilling killing intent. He hadn't intended to act like this, nor did he want to attack Lu Fan, but Lu Fan's words had completely angered him, causing his eyes to gleam with cold light.
At that very moment, Lin Wuya looked sharply at Lu Fan, "Make your move! I'll let you have three moves. After three moves, you might not be able to save your life. I still say, if you don't compete with me for the position on the pinnacle rankings, I won't kill you. However, if you insist on this, I'm afraid your life will be lost along with it!"
"If I were afraid of your threats, I wouldn't have come here!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly, leaping into the air, his eyes carrying a faint cold glint. After all, in his opinion, Lin Wuya's actions were simply courting death. He had already broken through to the Saint King realm, and if he truly wanted to deal with Lin Wuya, it would be as easy as lifting a finger.
At that instant, Lu Fan reached the summit of the mountain, surrounded by a powerful aura that was exceptionally terrifying and stirring.
"It's starting, it's starting, I'm so excited!"
A wave of conversation erupted, and the crowd spoke out, their hearts filled with excitement. They had waited for this moment for a long time, and now that it was about to begin, they were overjoyed. At least, in their eyes, the pinnacle battle was extremely important.
Meanwhile, Lin Wuya also looked at Lu Fan, "I've given you many chances, but you've never seized them. If you die today, it will be your fate!"
"Fate?"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, "That remains to be seen whether Senior Brother Lin Wuya has the ability!"
Following this exchange, Lin Wuya's aura instantly surged, carrying a sky-high presence. Things had come to this point, and he would no longer hold back.