Chapter 227: Chapters 180-181: The Battle at the Summit
Under the scrutiny of all, Xin Yun raised his right hand significantly, a smile on his face, uttering with utmost ease, "I surrender!"
"Ah!" Upon hearing this, everyone shrieked, unable to believe their eyes as they looked at Xin Yun. What was this? It had come to this point, Yinglong's tail sting was already pointed at the opponent's throat, how could one surrender! This was already a victory!
"I...you..." Hearing Xin Yun's words, Instructor Mei Wu was also dumbstruck. According to the rules of the competition, Xin Yun had actually already won, but since she had not yet announced the result, nothing was finalized at this time. If Xin Yun openly admitted defeat, then this really was...
After a carefree admission of defeat, Xin Yun did not wait for Instructor Mei Wu to agree or disagree. He released the entwined Flame Dragon, and with a swish of its tail, he leisurely flew over to Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying's side, his face covered with a warm smile.
Seeing this scene, Instructor Mei Wu opened her mouth in realization, nodded her head, and instantly understood everything, fully grasped the nuances in Xin Yun's heart.
Regarding Xin Yun's actions, whether they were sincere or not, they were commendable. Even if it was an act, he was willing to give up fame, status, and position for the sake of the two girls, which is not something everyone can do, not to mention... from Xin Yun's expression, from the fluctuations in his spirit, Instructor Mei Wu felt only sincerity, without a trace of falsehood.
Although there was a slight conflict with the rules, Instructor Mei Wu would certainly not spoil things now that she understood Xin Yun's intentions. She could only help make it happen. Such beautiful things were already rare, how could she thoughtlessly extinguish them!
With a soft sigh, Instructor Mei Wu announced loudly, "Alright, now I announce, the loser of this match is the chief of the extracurricular class eleven—Student Xin Yun!"
"Oh!" Hearing Instructor Mei Wu's words, all the spectators cheered, yet no one noticed that Instructor Mei Wu had made a very serious mistake.
In a world where strength is honored, the loser has no status, yet when Instructor Mei Wu was announcing the results just now, she did not mention who had won. Instead, she directly declared Xin Yun's failure, which implied what? It meant that even though Xin Yun had lost, his status was still above the victor's!
Yes, Xin Yun lost. Since he had admitted defeat, everything was already decided, but... although he may have lost the match, his character was exceptionally successful, there was no question about that. He should be respected for it.
Watching Xin Yun laughing and chatting with Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying, Speedy Slash became completely dumbfounded. He had never felt Xin Yun was very strong, yet he had defeated three opponents in a one-versus-three situation, what in the world was going on!
Looking at the bewildered Speedy Slash, Ke Zhan shook his head, whispering, "Still don't understand? If merely relying on the most basic things one can be so powerful, what would the outcome be once he unleashes his abilities?"
Hearing Ke Zhan's words, Speedy Slash's eyes gradually lit up. Seeing this, Ke Zhan continued, "His current realm is not something you and I can comprehend. If one day, you can also triumph against opponents in a one-versus-three situation without any powers or combat techniques, just relying on the most basic things, you will understand how great he is now."
When the topic turned to himself, Speedy Slash's complexion instantly paled; if he had to fight without using Wind Blade, relying solely on his physical abilities...
With just a brief thought, Speedy Slash's mind was swiftly flooded with scenes of being brutally defeated. It was impossible, there was no chance of it. It was only now that Speedy Slash finally came to understand just how extraordinary Xin Yun's seemingly ordinary and common combat style was.
On the other hand, returning to the side of the two girls, Xin Yun was troubled, scratching his scalp. Looking over, he saw Yi Luo Xiang's eyes had already reddened, and although Yan Qingying still had her usual composed expression, her trembling body during inhalation revealed she too was deeply moved.
In the words of the Demon Dragon Clan, it didn't matter whether others were sincere or deceitful towards you. Even if it was deceit, if one could continue to be an idiot, it was as good as the real thing.
Moreover, just like Instructor Mei Wu, Yan Qingying was also of the Spiritual System. Through Xin Yun's spiritual fluctuations, she could fully sense his inner sincerity, as well as the heartfelt care and indulgence. For them, he truly had nothing he wouldn't sacrifice. Otherwise, with her own realm, she wouldn't be so easily moved.
After the shock of this battle, the remaining seven matches were canceled. The other seven chiefs voluntarily admitted defeat. The reason for such uncontestable surrenders wasn't that everyone feared losing, but rather they feared losing too miserably, which would affect their confidence and state of mind, and lower their image in everyone's eyes. Find your next read at My Virtual Library Empire
To this, Yi Luo Xiang and Yan Qingying scolded Xin Yun for a long time. Such a rare opportunity was wasted by him. You said you won, so why win so overwhelmingly? Now look, you've scared everyone away, leaving no one to play with.
Facing the girls' reproach, Xin Yun found himself unable to express his suffering. He, excessive? Weren't they excessive as well? Yan Qingying's slaughter and Yi Luo Xiang's instant kills after complete evasion weren't they all very demoralizing? He was merely the last straw that broke the camel's back.
In fact, Xin Yun had long been aware of the current situation. The reason he went ahead despite knowing the outcome would be like this was because he had realized that fighting against such opponents held little practical significance.