Then the fight continued, and a student from Kairos's classroom was selected. His opponent was from the 12th grade in another section.

"Arven Dane vs Mark Cordero, please come up to the stage."

The two then walked through the path leading to the stairs, walking onto the stage. They then looked at each other, filled with battle intent. Arven Dane was at the 8th stage of body refinement, while Mark Cordero, the student with glasses, was also at the 8th stage.

The student in glasses is none other than Four Eyes, who is Kairos's classroom president. His opponent is also not to be messed with, since he's a well-known troublemaker. As the battle commenced, they both took out their weapons.

Mark Cordero took out his weapon, which was a short dagger in both hands. It had a yellow color on its sharp blade, like that of yellow lightning. While Arven Dane took out a normal sword made in black color.

As the face-off was over, Mark then executed a swift technique called 'Thunder Strike,' his daggers radiating a bright yellow aura. He leaped forward, aiming to overwhelm Arven with a barrage of lightning-fast slashes.

Arven who was prepared, responded with a defensive maneuver that shrouded him in a cloak of dark energy, deflecting the electric attacks.

Raising his brows, Mark shifted his strategy, he dashed with great speed to zip around Arven with blinding speed. He aimed a powerful thrust at Arven’s side, but Arven anticipated the move, blocking it with his sword.

With a swift counterattack, Arven unleashed 'Dark Crescent,' a powerful slash that emitted a wave of dark energy.

Seeing this Adjudicator nodded in appreciation, "Another Advance Proficiency, this generation is really talented" he mumbled inwardly.

Mark narrowly evaded the attack, rolled to the side and quickly regained his footing. He then channeled all his energy into one final move. His daggers crackled with intense yellow lightning as he charged at Arven, aiming to break through his defenses.

Arven seeing the sudden charged tried to counter with a rapid series of sword strikes. But Mark’s power and momentum was too powerful. The lightning-infused daggers broke through Arven’s defenses, striking him with a force that sent him sprawling to the ground, his sword clattering away.

Breathless and exhausted, Arven conceded defeat. "I lost mate," he said in a defeated tone, as blood leaked from his lips.

Mark who was victorious, with his lightning daggers still crackling with residual energy, smiled. The crowd erupted in applause, seeing the intense and skillful battle they had just witnessed.

"That's a good match classmate. Let's meet again and have a battle next time," Four Eyes said as he returned his weapon to its cubic size, compact capsule.

Arven Dane just smiled as he was carried by the medic team off the stage, since the lightning had burned his skin, injuring him on his stomach.

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They had to hurry and remove the residual effects of the lightning to avoid any damage in the future.

"Now for the next match," the teacher said as he took out two paper names.

"Bryan Cliff Vs Kairos Evernight, please come up to the stage," the teacher said aloud.

Hearing his name was called, Kairos was excited as he walked through the stage, filled with confidence. Bryan also walked up the stage with a menacing aura, every time time he steps the concrete floor trembles.

"Sophia, isn't that your brother?" The girl in the seated area pointed at the stage.

Sophia's mouth that was already hung open looked at the stage with a shocked expression.

"Oh no, Violet, my brother really did participate, but how? Isn't the requirement supposed to be at the 7th stage of body refinement? How come he can participate?" Sophia replied in disbelief.

"Then that only means your brother had reached the 7th stage of body refinement. He was actually hiding it so deeply. Look at him, he's so handsome," Violet said.

She had violet hair that cascaded down her back, her lips were so pink giving her a cute vibe, a tall bridge nose, and her best feature was her long and sexy legs that set her apart.

"You're right, but I'm still worried. What happens if he just snuck in there? What if he'll get hurt during the battle?" Sophia said in a worried tone.

"Sophia, relax. Trust your brother just this once. Even though the chances of winning are slim, he must really be at the 7th stage, since the adjudicator is a strict person. So, stop worrying and let's just watch the battle," Violet spoke with a reassuring smile as she caressed Sophia's back.

"Alright," Sophia said with a sigh as he lowered his gaze towards the stage.

"Do you have any weapons?" The adjudicator asked, seeing that Kairos had no weapon.

"No I don't, instructor. I'll just use my fists," Kairos replied.

He really had no weapon on him. Even though he could take a weapon from the armory below, he decided to just use raw power.

Hearing this, Bryan smiled and replied as well, "Then I will not use my gauntlet, for it to be fair. We are going to fight with brute strength in this match," he said with a heavy voice.

"Then let the battle begin!" The adjudicator shouted, as it finally started.

Kairos then took a stance, as Bryan sprung forward, leaving a gust of wind. Fully prepared, he also sent out a fist. As the two fists came flying and collided with each other, a small shockwave of wind was dispersed.

Bryan with a pale face was flung back from that exchange just now, Kairos who was still in his position made an O shape, clearly in a shocked expression.

"That strong?" he mumbled in awe, but he just kept that thought to himself.

The adjudicator was also surprised by this exchange. Even the audience was shocked as well, since they knew Bryan had a strong physique, but he was pushed back by his opponent, who was one level lower than him.

Sophia, who was in the spectator area, had his mouth shaped like a big O too. She couldn't believe that her brother could be this strong. Violet, who was beside her, gripped her palms.

"Wow, Sophia, your brother is actually that strong," she said with amazement. There were even stars forming in her eyes.

Bryan who felt the huge power from that exchange was flabbergasted, the energy that was released by his opponent is so pure. He could not believe that with his strong physique he can be flung back and lose in a confrontation.

His face was serious this time, as he looked at Alexander with battle intent. He was a body cultivator, so he liked to fight with someone who was the same as him. Not knowing that Kairos was not actually a body cultivator.

"Titan's Guard," he mumbled, increasing his strength and defense by two times. It hardened the skin on his body just like that of iron, as he looked at Kairos with a smile.

Kairos, seeing this was prepared. He knew that if he used a sword, it could greatly help him, but he wanted to test the limits of his own flesh.

"Get ready, I'm not going to lose in this exchange next" Bryan shouted as he rushed back again with a huge momentum.