The Invincible Supreme Medical God
Chapter 259 - 212: The First Match

Chapter 259: Chapter 212: The First Match

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However, even without them being present, Hui Yue himself was enough to draw everyone’s attention. His white hair and blue eyes stood out strikingly among the academy’s students, who were predominantly black-haired and brown-eyed.

One could say that the audience’s focus was immediately drawn to the unusual boy. It was only after noticing Hui Yue that they turned their attention to the Rong twins.

Yan Xiaobao and the others quickly checked the schedule. Although Ma Kong was grouped with the Rong twins and Wang Julong, the remaining five did not belong to Yan Xiaobao’s team. Gao Yan and Deng Wu were also separated.

For now, with the first battle just minutes away, Yan Xiaobao could relax until noon, when it was his turn to step onto the stage.

Yan Xiaobao’s first opponent was a third-year student ranked second among the cultivators in the Disciple rankings, with the odds heavily favoring the older student over Yan Xiaobao.

The Rong twins wrapped up their matches within mere seconds, as their opponents forfeited after barely managing three attacks each. Gao Yan experienced a similarly swift victory.

Ma Kong encountered some trouble in his fight. Despite winning the first round, he ended up with a cut on his brow.

At that time, Yan Xiaobao defeated Deng Wu in the opening match.

Yan Xiaobao stepped onto the stage, feeling remarkably calm. Standing before him was someone three years older, significantly larger in size. Yet, to the audience, it was clear that while one stood calm as ice, the other was sweating profusely and visibly anxious about the impending fight.

The audience was stunned. Yan Xiaobao was at a disadvantage, yet why did the teachers look sympathetically toward his opponent, who appeared terrified?

The answer came quickly. As soon as the bell rang, the older boy roared and charged, his eyes wide, gray Qi accumulating around a fist aimed at Hui Yue.

Before the punch could land, Yan Xiaobao stood perfectly still for a brief moment. Qi surged through his meridians, activating Speed Flow, allowing him to dodge effortlessly.

After evading, Yan Xiaobao silently observed his opponent stumble forward. He didn’t exploit the opponent’s misstep; instead, he waited for the boy to approach again.

As fists were repeatedly thrown, Yan Xiaobao kept retreating, ensuring not even the corner of his clothing got struck by the powerful attacks. The disdain in his eyes was unmistakable.

Yan Xiaobao could have knocked the boy unconscious in mere seconds, but he remembered the incident on Shan Ping. Though he didn’t feel guilty about it, he still didn’t want his first accidental kill to occur in this tournament.

After dodging for ten minutes, Yan Xiaobao finally lost his patience. He had hoped the opponent would surrender upon realizing his disadvantage, but that didn’t happen—forcing Yan Xiaobao to act.

As the pearl-white Qilin vanished into the air, it gathered in his hand. In an instant, he appeared behind his opponent, just as he had done on Shan Ping. This time, however, instead of targeting the temple, he lightly struck the back of the neck, causing the older boy to collapse unconscious.

The teachers shook their heads, recognizing the familiar technique. Though pleased to witness it once again, they acknowledged the immense restraint Yan Xiaobao displayed toward his current opponent.

Meanwhile, the audience was in shock. They had expected the older boy to either thoroughly defeat Yan Xiaobao or, at the very least, secure an easy win. But upon witnessing the incredible skill and pure demeanor of this young boy, they realized they had discovered an unprecedented genius.

This revelation left them perplexed. Students and teachers alike seemed equally astonished at the scene, dimming their excitement slightly. Though it was exhilarating to see a new star rise, many speculated that some powerful family might already have designs to involve him.

The first among the six to be eliminated was Deng Wu. While he performed admirably, it was clear that his cultivation base was suppressed, leading him to voluntarily surrender.

It wasn’t due to accepting defeat meekly—not at all. Deng Wu would never give in so easily. Nor was it because he believed he’d lose the fight.

Surprisingly, Deng Wu forfeited because of Rong Xing. How could he risk damaging his handsome face? A disfigured face was the very last impression he wanted to leave on Rong Xing.

After Deng Wu finished his match, the six of them moved to a stall set up within the campus. These stalls primarily served alcohol and delicious food to entertain guests. Fortunately for the students, the academy had no regulations against students drinking, so while everyone else enjoyed chilled beers, Yan Xiaobao stared dejectedly at his lemonade.

As he begrudgingly sipped the slightly tart beverage, he sighed deeply. Hui Yue once again felt the misfortune of being trapped in a child’s body.

"Stop complaining about your body," Lan Feng suddenly chimed in from their shared form, "What would you feel if you ended up among those useless commoners, huh? If we couldn’t build a proper cultivation foundation, that would be truly terrifying."

Yan Xiaobao knew Phoenix was right, but there were still many limitations that made him feel frustrated.

"Don’t stress over the beer," Lan Feng tried to console him, "Being in a child’s body has its perks—you get to enjoy sweets more than you would as an adult. So, perhaps you can indulge in extra cake while you still can."