One skill point per second, I turn fireballs into forbidden spells.

Chapter 377 The grand scheme unfolds; the undisputed number one of the Divine Firmament.
Lin Yi had a calm expression on his face.

The crimson sword energy that cleaved through the air was annihilated along with the golden protective shield set up by Zhou Heyu.

All the energy, under the influence of the unparalleled destructive power of annihilation, could hardly leave any trace.

Zhou Heyu, who wanted to save people but didn't have time to act, looked at the scene before him with shock that was hard to contain.

How could a mere fourth-level junior so easily break through my protective barrier?

Moreover, as a war god-level powerhouse, Zhou Heyu knew very well that Lin Yi could have hit Chu Xi with that earth-shattering slash if he wanted to.

The enhanced version of Earth Explosion Star did not collapse in an instant. It was because Lin Yi spared no effort to forcibly interrupt the skill, while simultaneously controlling the sword energy to fly in other directions.

If Lin Yi hadn't done this, Great Xia would have lost a talent who could have stood at the pinnacle of the future.

"Are you alright, Lin Yi?"

Zhou Heyu's figure slowly descended and landed in front of Lin Yi.

In order to stop the enhanced version of Earth Explosion Star, Lin Yi risked his life.

The two opposing gravitational forces canceled each other out, triggering a gravitational explosion.

Zhou Heyu was well aware of how terrifying the explosion was, and therefore he was very worried about Lin Yi's current situation.

"Thank you for your trouble, senior. I'm fine."

Lin Yi expressed his gratitude for Mr. Zhou's concern.

Afterwards, Lin Yi handed the Soul Elegy to Lin You, instructing her to take the weapon and return to the Necromancer's Space.

After confirming Lin Yi's condition, Old Zhou breathed a sigh of relief.

Two juniors fought under his protection and even lost their lives. If word got out, he'd lose his title as a titan and war god.

"Senior Chu Xi, I know you're alright, so don't hide it."

Lin Yi looked at the space in front of him and said.

Upon hearing this, Chu Xi used the super engine to condense his own body within two breaths.

In the previous battle, Chu Xi had already broken his body down into molecules, giving him the ability to be immune to physical damage.

Therefore, regardless of whether Lin Yi's Earth Explosion Star was an enhanced version or not, it could not cause any harm to Chu Xi.

That strike, powerful enough to annihilate everything, also missed its mark.

No matter how terrifying the actual power of a move is, it's all in vain if it misses.

In the end, Chu Xi was not harmed in the slightest.

The audience could clearly see Chu Xi's health bar on the large screen outside the arena.

Even after the battle ended, they were still at full health.

As for Lin Yi, relying on the regenerative ability of the Immortal Fruit, he fully recovered his condition within seconds after the battle ended.

However, the bloodstains at the corner of his mouth and the fact that he is missing an arm are already a reality.

Ordinary Shenxiao students, unable to discern that Lin Yi had spared Chu Xi, would assume that Lin Yi was seriously injured at this point, and that Chu Xi had undoubtedly gained the upper hand in the battle.

The prestige of being ranked first among the top ten is truly astounding; even the Great Demon King suffered a loss?
"Ah, what a pity. If the Great Demon King had been able to maintain that gravitational sphere with that move, Senior Chu Xi might have lost."

"Yes, it's a pity. The Great Demon King is only a fourth-tier attribute, and his attributes are much lower than those of Senior Chu Xi. He used so many forbidden spells, wasting his mana without even hurting Senior Chu Xi. It's really a huge loss." "You can't say that. If those forbidden spells hadn't worked, how could the Great Demon King have come up with a skill to target Senior Chu Xi? Anyway, the Great Demon King will definitely win the next challenge."

"That's for sure. He can use forbidden spells that we can't even imagine, and the number and speed of his spellcasting are terrifying. Based on this alone, I can say with certainty that it won't be long before Lin Yi, the Great Demon King, surpasses Chu Xi and becomes the undisputed number one in Shenxiao!"

This battle, though lacking in dramatic displays of violence, was nonetheless exhilarating to watch.

Such an exhilarating battle will surely be passed down among the students of Shenxiao Academy, and Lin Yi, the Great Demon King, will become synonymous with genius in Shenxiao.

Even though many students thought Lin Yi had lost the match, the fact that he could use hundreds of forbidden spells in a row was something that not only his peers couldn't do, but even the five deans of Shenxiao Academy couldn't release so many forbidden spell-level skills at such a rapid pace.

In this respect, Lin Yi's strength is impeccable.

But did Lin Yi really not win this battle?
In front of countless witnesses, the two clasped hands, a gesture that meant nothing more than an affirmation of their rival.

Just when everyone thought that Chu Xi would give Lin Yi some pointers as the victor and a senior, he spoke up and said something that shocked everyone.

"Junior Brother Lin Yi is indeed formidable. I'm not ashamed to have lost to you."

Yeah, you're not shameful. It's more shameful that the legendary War God, Elder Zhou, had his defensive techniques annihilated by Lin Yi's single strike.

What? How did Chu Xi lose?
On the crystal display, his blood level wasn't full?

Good heavens, could there be some kind of shady deal going on in this competition? A melodramatic story of a genius conceding defeat due to public pressure?

Whether it was because they were too far from the arena or because their eyesight was poor, the students of Shenxiao only noticed the look of fear and helplessness that had already appeared on Chu Xi's face a second after he made his startling statement.

"You deliberately missed your attack just now, weren't you holding back? Even Elder Zhou was trying to stop you. If you hadn't deliberately missed, I would be a corpse by now."

"You disregarded the consequences of injury and abruptly interrupted the casting of that Earth Explosion Star technique. Junior, I admire you wholeheartedly."

What? ? ?
Did Lin Yi, the Great Demon King, hold back? He held back even when fighting against Chu Xi, a super expert?

You must understand, he was facing the top ten champion, a terrifying senior who had fought his way up on the battlefield and risked his life to improve his strength!

It was Chu Xi's explanation that made everyone understand why Lin Yi, the Great Demon King, appeared somewhat disheveled after the battle.

Even though Chu Xi's health bar was full and she wasn't injured, Lin Yi still won in the end.

They possess terrifying, world-destroying abilities all the time; would they really use such abilities on their own people?
To sacrifice his own life to protect his senior, Chu Xi, shows an incredibly high level of magnanimity.

It's no wonder that Zhou Heyu cared so much about him.

If such an outstanding young man were to perish in my hands, wouldn't I be failing the Great Xia in the face of a bright future?

This is a huge burden; even a titan like him, a war god, can't bear it.

Now, the strongest battle among the Shenxiao students has come to an end.

It wasn't the overwhelming, one-hit kill I'd imagined; it was even more exciting than Lin Yi's usual one-hit kills.

"Junior, your instant cast and multicast of the wind-type forbidden spells really impressed me today."

"When you reach my level, I'm afraid I won't be a match for you."

The battle for the top spot in the Divine Firmament Sect has ended, with Lin Yi emerging victorious with an absolute advantage, thus earning the honor of being the top of the Ten Outstanding Talents of Divine Firmament.

At the same time, he also completed one of the tasks in the job change process.

During the battle, Lin Yi risked his life to stop the deadly skill in order to save Chu Xi's life. Even disregarding this, as a fellow disciple, Chu Xi should have restored Lin Yi's arm after the battle.

(End of this chapter)