He promised to become a knight, but what the heck is Astartes?

Very good, another big fish.

"Both parties confirm, are there any objections?"

The referee asked the question as a matter of routine, even though he felt it didn't really matter whether he asked or not, but procedure is procedure.

"No."

"No."

Both shook their heads at the same time. There were only ten chances to object, and it was clear that the senior student on the other side had already used them all, otherwise he wouldn't mind pretending for a while longer.

"Start the war!"

Seeing this, the referee waved his hand.

The next moment, the aura emanating from this 'new student' also suddenly changed!

He stomped his foot hard, and his whole body shot out like an arrow. The standard wooden sword in his hand actually left three afterimages, stabbing towards Luo Xia's upper, middle and lower body respectively!

"It's the Triple Wave Sword Technique! A basic skill taught in the elite class!"

Upon seeing this, some knowledgeable senior students below the fighting platform exclaimed in surprise.

This sword strike carried triple force, making it impossible for an ordinary knight's squire to resist.

Luo Xia narrowed his eyes and made a judgment in an instant. He used the Flowing Water Step and, like a boneless water snake, slid directly into the blind spot of the opponent's sword move, perfectly avoiding the opponent's feints from both the top and bottom.

Then, with a slash of the black wooden sword in his hand, he delivered an upward strike!

"boom!"

With a sound like wind breaking, a powerful force instantly struck the spine of the old man's sword in the middle path.

The older student felt an irresistible force coming from the sword, and then his wrist went numb. The wooden sword in his hand flew out instantly, spun a few times in the air, and fell to the ground.

At the same moment, Luo Xia's black wooden sword struck the opponent's chest heavily. The senior student felt a pain in his chest and was immediately sent flying off the fighting stage by Luo Xia's immense strength.

Seeing this, the area below Battle Arena Number Thirteen was completely silent.

[Ding ding ding! Special mission completed: The Trial of the Western Sword Immortal!]

[You proved your potential to the great Grand Marshal of the Black Templar with impeccable skill. The great Grand Marshal of the Black Templar, seated on his skeletal throne, even showed a rare hint of satisfaction.]

"The fledgling will eventually soar, but your journey is still long. Remember, the sword is an extension of your own will, a manifestation of your beliefs. Feel your sword, listen to its voice."

[Quest Rewards: Sigismund's Favorability +5, Skill [Sword Heart Clarity (Beginner)]!]

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Chapter 52 The Ultimate Showdown (Please read on, please vote, thank you meow!!!)

As a cool breeze entered Luo Xia's mind, he suddenly felt an indescribable connection between himself and the black wooden sword in his hand.

【Sword Heart Clarity (Basic Passive Skill)】: Your heart is connected with your sword, enabling you to understand the principles of all things. In sword combat, your perception, reaction, and analysis abilities are greatly enhanced, allowing you to easily see through your opponent's weaknesses and predict their next move.

"So that's how it is."

Luo Xia slowly closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, the way he felt the world while holding his sword was different.

He slowly scanned his surroundings, noticing the fluctuations in Cliff's life force caused by his astonishment at his masterful technique, and Gwen's chest heaving slightly with excitement, the perfect arc of her breathtaking presence, the flow of life force...

"This feeling is like... a transparent world."

A sudden realization dawned on Luo Xia, and he nodded to the referee beside him:

"next."

……

Time passed slowly, and Luo Xia's winning streak continued to be broken. No one, whether freshman or senior student from the elite class, could withstand a single blow from him.

Some people even gradually realized that from the start of the battle until now, Luo Xia had not used even a trace of his life force.

He completely relied on his unreasonable and meticulous skills and physique to carry out a dimensional reduction attack on everyone!

At the same time.

In the gambling area of ​​the sacred cards.

Anthony was also incredibly confident. He sat elegantly at the poker table, and with his brilliant mind and the "Tian Ji's horse racing strategy" he had learned from Rorschach, he dominated the entire poker table!

They've already won seven or eight games in a row!

"As expected of Young Master Anthony, your card skills are simply divine!"

The other students around Anthony also cast envious and flattering glances at him, which greatly satisfied Anthony's vanity.

"Hmph! These are nothing but trifles. You should know that our Extreme Squad..."

Meanwhile, on the seventh and eighth fighting arenas, Aaron and Haron were also fighting hard. Although they couldn't crush everything like Rorschach, their strong physique and solid basic skills, honed by the Devil Week training, allowed them to fight back and forth, winning more often than losing, and earning a considerable number of points.

"The captain is amazing! They've almost won 30 games in a row!"

Harlan walked off the stage, panting. Looking at the lively scene on the No. 13 fighting platform and the battle records engraved on the stone tablet next to it, he couldn't help but admire it.

"Of course, look who the captain is."

Aaron wiped the sweat from his face, looking equally proud.

Meanwhile, the entire Extreme Team's strength, which far surpasses that of their fellow freshmen, as demonstrated in this GPA competition, is gradually attracting attention.

"It seems that this year, our academy is going to produce an extraordinary battle group leader."

On the platform, Vice Dean Abrams looked at the match schedule in his hand, then glanced at Elsa, who had also swept aside her opponent in arena number 6 with a perfect record. A meaningful smile appeared on his lips as he slowly said:

"These two little guys are really terrifyingly strong."

"I wonder if the geniuses nurtured in our Adelaide City are superior, or if the daughter of the Violet Knights is more powerful."

Abrams's voice wasn't loud, but it clearly reached the ears of all the instructors around him.

Upon hearing this, both Gwen and Karin felt their hearts leap into their throats.

They were also somewhat confused about the vice dean's purpose in saying that. Was he dissatisfied that there were too few geniuses in this year's class?

Or do they have a problem with those two servant classes?

Meanwhile, Theo, the instructor, immediately understood and picked up the match schedule next to him, ticked it off again, and handed it to the teacher in charge of the GPA competition.

Then the supervising teacher announced loudly:

"Due to a tie for first place in this GPA competition, the final has been moved up. Rorschach from Class 6 and Elsa from Class 1, please proceed to Battle Arena Number 8 to compete for the GPA championship!"

"The winner will become the sole champion of this year's GPA competition!"

Upon hearing this announcement, the entire audience erupted in uproar, and countless students turned their gaze toward Battle Stage No. 8, where a man and a woman, guided by the referee, had already stepped onto the stage.

On one side was Elsa, a radiant beauty like the sun, dressed in pure white knight's attire, her long golden hair standing on end, holding a silver wooden knight's lance, her azure eyes fixed on Rorschach.

Luo Xia, on the other hand, was dressed in the academy's red training uniform, carrying a black wooden sword in his hand, his expression calm.

Upon witnessing this scene, all the freshmen were thrilled.

This is simply a match made in heaven!

"Elsa! Elsa!"

"Rorschach! Rorschach!"

Shouts rang out incessantly, and the voices supporting the two formed two enormous waves of sound that resounded above the battle arena.

"You are very strong."

Elsa squinted; this was the first time she had ever felt a sense of crisis from someone her own age.

But she remained confident. As the daughter of the Violet Knights, she had received the most rigorous knight training since childhood. The lance in her hand was born for victory!

"Give it your all, or you'll have no chance."

Elsa held her spear directly at Rorschach, her azure eyes filled with intense fighting spirit.

"Want to bet 100 performance points?"

Luo Xia casually twirled the black sword in his hand and said with a smile.

Although he didn't know why he was going up against the young woman in front of him, it didn't stop him from making outrageous demands.

The Violet Knights' daughter—she must be incredibly wealthy!

"Why don't you dare?"

As soon as the two finished speaking, the referee immediately announced:

"Game start!"

"Shh!"

Elsa's figure vanished from her spot in an instant. Her footwork was light and swift. After closing the distance with Rorschach, she thrust out her spear in a flash. In an instant, dozens of vine-like spear shadows enveloped Rorschach's entire body.

Ivy Spear Technique!

This is a technique that complements the perfect breathing method. It is known for its continuous and tenacious nature. Once you are pierced by its spear net, it is like being stuck in a quagmire, and it is difficult to get out!

Faced with this overwhelming attack, a hint of admiration flashed in Luo Xia's eyes.

'Excellent marksmanship! Your skill is at the same level as mine, yet it seems even more refined. Is this the true genius of a knight...?'

Luo Xia's heart skipped a beat, but he didn't take the hit head-on. He used the Flowing Water Step technique, and his body moved like flowing water through the dense shadows of spears.

However, those in the know would notice that Rorschach's every dodge was perfectly timed, as if he had anticipated Elsa's attack.

This is the clarity of the sword's heart!

The moment Elsa drew her gun, Rorschach had already used 'Transparent World' to find her weakness.

Ding!Ding!Ding!

The crisp sounds of impact rang out continuously.

Elsa's offensive grew faster and faster, with gunfire flashing like a tide, wave after wave.

Rorschach, on the other hand, was as steadfast as Rogue, standing firm against all odds, and his black sword would even deflect Elsa's attacks by exploiting her weaknesses in her spear technique.

The two figures darted back and forth on the arena, dazzling the attendants and students below and leaving them mesmerized.

"This is incredible! Is this really a freshman the same age as us? This is like a complete dimensional invasion!"