The legend of the Crimson Demon clan started from Suqing.

Chapter 156 When is Tianjin (College) No.
The sky was a clear blue sky.

The midsummer sun shines on the earth unhindered.

The final battle of the selection war.

There is only one match today, and coupled with the academy's publicity and social media spread, the number of spectators today is much larger than usual.

After all, today we are going to decide who is the strongest in Pojun Academy.

Even the academy's largest training ground, which could accommodate the most spectators, was packed with people. Even the students who came to watch exclaimed in surprise.

"Wow, there are too many people!"

"That's normal. Everyone wants to see the Crimson Demons versus the Fallen Knights. This match is very popular."

“I heard there’s a TV station inside?”

"Ah, it seems like it was specially prepared? The alliance has made a lot of big moves this time, so it should be a special case, right?"

"The strongest and the weakest? Who will win? This is so exciting!"

Amidst the bustling crowd.

People argued with each other because they supported different people, and they quarreled fiercely, and even seemed to have arranged to have a fight. In the end, because they disturbed other audiences, they were "asked" to leave by the security guards with a nuclear look on their faces.

Before the two people on the stage could start fighting, the ones in the audience started fighting first.

I couldn't help but sigh at the grand momentum of this event.

A petite woman in a kimono, Nishikyo Ningyin, stood at the highest point of the audience seats. She looked down at the audience and spoke with admiration to the chairman, Shinguji Kurono, who was standing next to her.

"You did a great job. That kid will surely make a splash with this."

"What are you talking about? I was forced to make it public. It was all arranged by the board of directors."

"Don't be ridiculous, you definitely did it on purpose."

“…Oh, who knows?”

The chairman showed a cunning smile like a fox who had successfully stolen a chicken.

Anyone can win this selection battle.

Because she knew very well that both people on the stage had the strength to obtain representative places, and their battle would surely make the audience stunned, which was also the result of her efforts.

"Oh, I finally found you. This school is so big, I have no idea where is where. It's okay, Daohua."

"Yes, teacher. Chairman, Mr. Xijing, excuse me for interrupting you."

"Oh, old man!"

When the two saw the old man, Xijing was the first to react.

But that's not surprising either.

The old man's name is Nango Torajiro, now 92 years old. He is the oldest magic knight in Tachimoto and also the teacher of Saikyo and Toudou Touka. His title is: Fighting God.

"Haha, my favorite disciple is still so mean-spirited. But that's what makes you cute."

"Cute... gross, disgusting!"

No matter how loudly Xijing Ningyin shouted, she couldn't hide the shyness on her face.

"anyway."

The chairman looked at Doushen who was supported by Dongtang Daohua and asked, "Why is Mr. Nanxiang here today?"

But it's just a polite inquiry.

She could probably guess why Nan Xiang came here.

"Of course I came to see the fight between the two juniors... Of course, I didn't plan to come, but since one defeated Daohua and the other is a descendant of the Kurotetsu family, I had to come."

"I'm sorry, Master..."

"Haha, it's okay. A temporary failure is not the end of life. Failure always runs through life. This is life."

"Yes, thank you for your teachings."

Dongtang Daohua nodded seriously.

"and……"

Nango Torajiro showed a kind yet strange smile and said, "This failure is not a bad thing. That kid is also a lightning ability user. Although I have never agreed with the idea that the combination of powerful ability users in the alliance will give birth to a more powerful ability user, but if they truly love each other, then it is another matter."

"Teacher!?"

"What nonsense are you talking about, old man!"

"Teacher Nanxiang..."

All three were speechless at his idea.

Nango Torajiro seemed to have seen through everything and said, "By the way, Daohua, that kid should be in the preparation room. Although he may not be needed, if someone can give him a little encouragement at this time, he will be able to exert even greater strength."

He seemed to be hinting at something.

Dongtang Daohua was slightly stunned.

"But teacher..."

"It's okay, it's okay. Kurono and Ningyin are both here. I will be fine."

"Yeah, leave the old man to me. I won't let him fall here."

"President Dongtang, please tell classmate Zunzun to give his all in this match and not let Pojun Academy lose face in front of the media."

"……Yes, I understand."

At the urging of several people, she left the audience and ran to the contestant preparation room where Zun Zun was.

"What youth..."

"Yes."

"That's it."

The three of them sighed.

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Zun Zun and Kurogane Ikki are good friends, but apart from them, Toudou Daohua has never heard of him having any close contact with other people. So maybe now that Zun Zun has no one around him, it is the time when he needs encouragement!
That's right!

This job can only be done by me, the student union president!
It’s not a strange reason, it’s just because Zun Zun defeated me, the strongest in Pojun Academy, so I will never allow myself to lose to others before I defeat them!

Yes, it is like that!

After the brainstorming session, Dongtang Daohua took a deep breath and slowly opened the door of the lounge.

"Zunzun, you...ah?" The scene that I had imagined where I was the only one to comfort her did not happen. Not only that, the lounge was blocked by Kurogane Shizuku, Stella, Arisuin Nagi, everyone from the student council, and Ayase Ayatsuji who had been suspended and then reinstated.

Aren’t there too many people?

By the way, shouldn’t you be with Kurogane Ikki? Why?
"I still believe my brother will win."

"Yeah, I think Ikki will win too!"

"Yeah... I thought so too when I lost to him."

"People actually think Zun Zun will win."

"Me, me too!"

Kurogane Shushizuku, Stella and Kitarohara Kanata support Kurogane Ikki, Arisuin Nagi and Ayatsuji Ayase support Sonson, and the remaining three student council members including Mifumi Bubble express neutrality.

The noise is so noisy that it gives me a headache.

"Hey, why are you guys bothering me instead of staying with Ikki?"

"Ikki said he needed some quiet time and no one could disturb him, so he locked himself in the lounge."

"So you guys are here to harass me?"

Zun Zun was a little dumbfounded.

It was the first time he realized that in order to win, he could not only cheer on his supporters, but also harass his opponents.

"You guys, please stop making so much noise."

"President (Senior Toudou)?"
Dongtang Daohua is still very prestigious. Although he looks confused at ordinary times, his aura of a strong man makes the students present tremble slightly in fear.

"Okay, okay, classmate Zun Zun also needs to rest, let's go out first."

The royal purification foam claps its hands.

Since the vice president said so, Stella and the others left the lounge obediently, considering that Zun Zun would have to fight Kurogane Ikki later.

Dongtang Daohua stayed.

“…President?”

"S-Sorry, I'm bothering you here too."

"No, I'm not disturbing you. After all, the president wouldn't whisper in my ear that my opponent is very strong to cause me mental pollution."

"What is that? It's too much."

"Right?"

Any player participating in the tryouts needs to concentrate and maintain their energy before the game. It would be fine if they said some encouraging words, but it was a bit too much for them to disturb them just now.

Dongtang Daohua was a little worried.

Ikki Kurogane's record is also very impressive. He defeated the second-ranked martial artist in the academy, Kanata Guidehara. His strength should definitely not be underestimated.

"...Can we win?"

"He will win... ahem, President, this person's strength is not inferior to you and me."

Zun Zun, who did not raise a flag, immediately changed his words.

This instead gave Dongtang Daohua a sense of lack of confidence.

"Yes. Kurogane-san's sword is very tricky. Even I can hardly stop him within the crossing distance."

Ok? ? ?
Shouldn't it be that even though he said that, he was quickly defeated in one move?
[First-year student, Tsun-Tsun. First-year student, Ikki Kurogane. The competition time has come, please enter.]

"The time has come. I am leaving, President."

"Wait."

"Ok?"

"The chairman asked me to tell you that you must give your all in this match and not let Pojun Academy lose face in front of the media."

"Ah, I will."

Zun Zun slowly stood up, walked through the door and headed towards the gate in front.

At the end of the passage, I saw a girl.

She has short brown hair, rimless glasses, a camera hanging on her chest, and looks eagerly expectant.

"Yo, Kagami."

"Respected classmate!"

"That's really strange. Aren't you a reporter from the academy supposed to be at the scene? Why are you here? Are you planning to interview me at this critical moment?"

"How could that be! Although I want to interview him, not now. I wonder if Zun Zun has time to let me interview the absolute champion who won all the games in Pojun Academy?"

Kagami Kusakabe was all smiles.

"of course."

Zun Zun chuckled.

Just as he was about to step through the gate and walk to the training ground.

"Student Zun Zun, when were you number one in the academy?"

"I don't know. What do you think?"

"Just today, just today!"

With her constant cheering, Zun Zun walked out of the gate with his head held high and came to the battle circle.

"The next person I'm going to introduce is the strongest and undefeated warrior who defeated the strongest in the academy, the strongest in the Greedy Wolf Academy, and who did not suffer any injuries along the way. His record is exceptionally impressive, and his strength is unfathomable. He..."

The commentator is passionately introducing his resume.

Zun Zun didn't listen.

In the past, he would wave to the people in the audience, but what should he say this time... Kurogane Ikki's unusually tense expression, as if he had the best intention, made Zun Zun couldn't help but become serious.

No need to talk, everything is in the sword.

A swordsman should speak with his sword!

When the buzzer sounded, Kurogane Ikki's whole body radiated a blue light.

"——One Sword Shura!"

(End of this chapter)