I gain permanent defense when attacked; even gods and demons can't hurt me.

Chen Yu originally had the hope of taking his profession a step further and achieving the ultimate advancement at level 40.

However, the [Purple Robe Celestial Master] is a unique hidden profession.

This spot has already been taken by his elder, Chen Qingxuan.

Therefore, even if Chen Yu successfully completes the advancement task, he will not be able to transform into a purple-robed celestial master.

However, even without completing the highest level of professional advancement, Chen Yu's strength is still outrageously powerful.

The power of his lightning magic was still extremely domineering, capable of destroying the heavens and the earth at any moment. Ordinary professionals couldn't even withstand a single move from him.

Another top student is named Long Ying, who has reached level 59!

It is only one level away from the qualitative leap of level 60, making it the highest-level existence among the four strongest.

He possesses an extremely rare, unique, ranged hidden class—the [Silent Divine Bow].

This is a class that specializes in using bows and arrows to deliver devastating blows from extremely long distances.

The Annihilation Archer class comes with high armor penetration and terrifying long-range sniping capabilities.

In previous matches, Long Ying was often able to shoot through his opponent's defensive shield with an arrow from a completely safe distance, before his opponent could even see his shadow, killing him instantly.

After the final four were announced, the on-site broadcast system broadcast the latest notification from the Academic Affairs Office.

"Please note that the semi-finals will now be held in the main arena of the Central Arena!"

The main arena covers an area more than ten times that of an ordinary arena, making it incredibly spacious.

The surrounding floor was made of extremely expensive and durable abyssal materials, capable of withstanding the devastating physical damage caused by high-level professionals in combat.

Furthermore, multiple high-level magical defensive barriers were set up around the main arena.

These barriers are maintained by several high-level mentors to prevent the overflowing violent energy during the competition from harming the students in the audience.

Upon receiving the notification, tens of thousands of students began to move excitedly from the surrounding areas to the main stadium like a tidal wave.

All the participants, led by staff, proceeded to the new competition venue.

Lin Yuan followed the crowd to the exclusive player rest area inside the main arena.

He casually found a seat by the window and sat down, quietly waiting for the semi-final draw.

The high spectator stands in the main arena offer excellent views, overlooking the entire vast battle area.

Principal Fang Zhentian led all the senior instructors of the academy to take their seats on the viewing platform with expectant expressions.

Shortly after, a referee walked onto the large arena in the center of the main arena.

The referee stood below the giant electronic screen, ready to proceed with the next match schedule.

The referee held a remote control and pressed a button on it.

A random draw immediately began on the big screen to determine the final matchups for the semifinals.

The large screen was clearly divided into two opposing frames, left and right.

The names of Lin Yuan, Chu Tianxing, Chen Yu, and Long Ying scrolled rapidly in the center of the screen.

The tens of thousands of audience members fell silent instantly, holding their breath and staring intently at the names scrolling on the screen.

Ten seconds later, the referee pressed the stop button, ending the drawing process.

The names on the screen suddenly stopped jumping and remained fixed in their respective boxes.

The match list was quickly released and clearly displayed to everyone.

The first match list was displayed in the left-hand box of the large screen:

Lin Yuan versus Chen Yu!

The right-hand frame of the large screen displays the match rosters for the second group:

[Chu Tianxing] vs. [Long Ying]!

Lin Yuan leaned back in his chair in the rest area, looking at Chen Yu's name on the big screen, a slight smile playing on his lips.

The class data for the [Divine Thunder Celestial Master] quickly flashed through his mind.

The Thunder God Master's lightning-attribute magic skills have an extremely large attack range.

Moreover, lightning magic not only has high damage values, but also comes with an extremely disgusting forced paralysis control effect.

If any other professional encountered Chen Yu, they would probably be so shocked that they couldn't even move a finger.

However, these paralyzing effects and high damage were meaningless to Lin Yuan.

At this moment, Chen Yu, on the other side of the preparation area, also saw the draw results.

He was dressed in an extremely neat and well-fitting Taoist robe, holding a radiant Celestial Master Sword in his hand, exuding an air of otherworldly elegance.

Chen Yu looked through the transparent glass of the rest area towards the direction where Lin Yuan was.

As a direct descendant of the Chen Qingxuan family, he received extensive training from his family and possesses a calm and composed demeanor.

Although Chen Yu failed to advance to the rank of Purple Robe Celestial Master, his mastery of the Divine Thunder Celestial Master's skills had reached a level of consummate skill.

On the other side, Chu Tianxing also saw his draw results, and his face instantly filled with fervent fighting spirit.

Although there was a nine-level difference between him and Long Ying, as the God of War of Asura, what he longed for most was to fight against such a top expert!

……

After a short break, the semi-finals officially began.

Lin Yuan and Chen Yu walked out of the rest area and stepped onto the sturdy arena of the main arena.

Chen Yu, dressed in a Taoist robe, looked at Lin Yuan with a warm smile, completely lacking the aloofness often associated with senior students.

He took the initiative to clasp his hands in greeting and said in a gentle tone, "Junior Brother Lin Yuan, I've long admired your name."

"My uncle, Chen Qingxuan, often mentions your strength in the letters he sends back to the family, praising you highly."

Chen Yu harbored no hostility towards Lin Yuan and frankly admitted that he was eager to experience firsthand just how tough the legendary "Unbreakable Barrier" truly was.

Immediately afterwards, Chen Yu changed the subject and made a request that surprised the entire audience.

Chen Yu's eyes lit up, and he said directly, "Junior Brother Lin, when the fight starts later, you don't need to turn off the damage reflection effect of the [Eternal Calamity] talent."

"I really want to experience firsthand what your high damage reflection feels like!"

There is a high-level protective formation on the main arena stage. Even if he suffers a fatal injury, he will be forced to retain 1 point of health, so he will be fine.

These words immediately caused an uproar in the audience.

"Wow, is Senior Chen Yu really that bold? He volunteered to take the damage reflected back?"

"No wonder they're from the Chen family of the Northwest; their tempers are as stubborn as lightning!"

Lin Yuan couldn't help but laugh when he heard this request.

I've never seen anything like it before; someone actually made this kind of masochistic request.

Lin Yuan politely clasped his hands in response and smiled, "Since you have such an interest, I will naturally oblige. I also look forward to your decisive actions."

At the edge of the ring, after confirming that both sides were ready, the referee blew the whistle to start the match!

As soon as the whistle blew, the two quickly and tacitly created some distance between themselves.

Chen Yu's expression turned solemn, and he suddenly pointed the Celestial Master Sword in his hand at the sky!

"Heavenly thunder, heed my command!"

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