Ye Fan tightly gripped the Blade Bow in his hand, the Demon Power that had been accumulating in his body for a long time boiled over at this moment, rushing through his veins like volcanic lava, finally converging at his legs.
"Fallen Heaven Strike!"
Ye Fan shouted loudly, his voice echoing throughout the training ground, shaking the hearts of everyone.
Then, he forcefully pushed off with his feet, his body soaring nearly ten meters into the air, as if breaking free from the shackles of gravity.
"Found you!"
In midair, Ye Fan quickly locked onto the "Ark" cloaked in a hooded robe.
Apprentice-level Professionals did not yet have the ability for aura-locking, and Ye Fan was easily deceived by the Ark, who was draped in an optical camouflage cloth.
"Ark, take this move of mine!"
Next, Ye Fan's entire body erupted with power, seemingly transforming into an Arrow of Death, engulfed with endless darkness and destructive force.
Like a comet crashing into the earth, he shot straight towards the location of the "Ark".
Pa!
Chen Qingshan, upon seeing this, showed a pained expression, unable to prevent himself from covering his face with his hands, unwilling to witness the ensuing human tragedy.
Pu chi!
Lu Hu couldn't help but laugh out loud, eagerly anticipating the subsequent scene.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still, the entire training ground left only with the black arrow Ye Fan had transformed into, carrying with it the Fallen Heaven Power capable of overturning everything.
Soaring through the air, his eyes were fixed on the panicked figure clad in a robe and holding a Magic Staff, Ye Fan's heart was ablaze.
Become the first stepping stone on the road of my Ye Fan's invincibility, Ark!
When I ascend to the legendary throne, your name will also be remembered by the world with me!
No, something's wrong!
Catching a glimpse from the corner of his eye, Ye Fan noticed the instructors and researchers from the project group all wore expressions of distress.
Could it be that Ark's defeat under his Fallen Heaven Strike made them feel regretful?
Bang!
No time to ponder, he was already crashing down towards the "Ark" with unparalleled force.
Ye Fan was confident that no apprentice-level mage could withstand his Fallen Heaven Strike with just their body!
When he touched Ark, the training ground's protective mechanisms would trigger, ensuring Ark's safety.
But that also meant that Ark was defeated!
At this critical moment, the hidden Ark within the skeleton crowd activated the [Skeleton Shield] skill.
With the depletion of Spiritual Power, a Skeleton Shield appeared above "Ark".
Thud!
In a dull collision sound, Ye Fan only felt as if he had crashed into a solid wall, his whole body in pain.
"What kind of skill is this?"
The onlookers couldn't help but exclaim. Even Chen Qingshan, who was covering his face, couldn't resist opening the gaps between his fingers.
Lu Hu's eyes shone brightly, exclaiming in surprise, "A new skill from the Undead Mage?"
However, the Fallen Heaven Strike was ultimately Ye Fan's trump card, and not a mere Skeleton Shield could withstand its power.
The Bone Shield slightly delayed Ye Fan for a few seconds, then shattered completely under his massive impact.
Immediately following, Ye Fan's agile body directly pinned "Ark" to the ground with the force of Mount Tai descending.
Crack.
Crack.
"Ark" struggled slightly, then shattered into a pile of bones on the ground.
The massive impact left Ye Fan somewhat dizzy.
He propped himself up, staring at the pile of bones beneath the Mage Robe, unable to snap back to reality for a moment.
Ark... got smashed into a heap of bones by him?
No, something's not right!
His keen combat instinct immediately alerted him to his situation.
Deceived, he was deceived by Ark!
This wasn't Ark at all, but a skeleton wearing a Mage Robe!
Ye Fan quickly turned his head, trying to stand up, but it was already too late.
Under Ark's command, nearly 10 more skeletons had unknowingly surrounded the already exhausted Ye Fan.
"Vengeful Strike!"
Unwilling to accept failure, Ye Fan desperately squeezed out the last ounce of his strength, unleashing another skill.
One skeleton fell to the ground.
But Ye Fan was already powerless to turn the tide, soon being immobilized on the ground by the swarming skeletons.
Ye Fan struggled desperately for over ten seconds, utterly exhausted, he could only lay on the ground with wide-open eyes, staring blankly at the ceiling.
Seeing Ye Fan had given up resistance, the outcome determined, Chen Qingshan blew the whistle under Lu Hu's urging.
"Ark wins, you can come out now."
Ark coughed lightly, removing the optical camouflage cloth, speaking somewhat embarrassedly, "Ye Fan, thanks for the fight."
Ye Fan no longer had his previously high-spirited demeanor, the entire person was like a salted fish, staring blankly at Ark, seemingly carrying a hint of accusation in his eyes.
Ark touched his nose, inexplicably feeling a bit guilty.
Just played a little tactic, could it have struck Ye Fan too hard?
However, Ark had his own effective method for dealing with such an obsessed youth.
He controlled the skeletons to help Ye Fan up, stepping forward to pat the dust off Ye Fan's body, without saying a word, giving him a look of resentment for not being more capable.
Ye Fan seemed to have grasped something, suddenly springing back to life again.
He broke free from the skeleton's assistance, pointing at Ark, panting, "Failure is just the nourishment for me to grow stronger!
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river!
Ark, we'll duel again tomorrow!"
At this time, Lu Hu and Chen Qingshan also approached the two.
Chen Qingshan pointed at Ark, sincerely praising, "Ark, with such cunning, you are sure to become a Tactical Master in the future."
Lu Hu was not as subtle.
He gave Ark a thumbs up, excitedly saying, "Ark, was that shield spell you cast earlier a new skill you've developed?
I have some understanding of the Undead Mage but have never seen a skill in that form."
Ark chose to reveal the Skeleton Shield in this setting, naturally well-considered, wanting to earn contribution points through it.
Moreover, he wanted the military academy to notice his potential, hopefully arranging a research group project for him like Ye Fan's.
Thus, Ark replied, "Yes, Instructor Lu.
During my practice of Summoning Skeletons, I occasionally gained insight into two new skills.
I have named them [Skeleton Flying Spear] and [Skeleton Shield]."
Lu Hu couldn't help stepping forward, patting Ark's shoulder, "Ark, you're truly impressive."
He turned to Chen Qingshan, "Junior Brother Qingshan, you happen to have professional equipment, why not test Ark's new skills?"
Chen Qingshan had no objections, and the other researchers were also very interested in the new skills of the Undead Series.
This past week, their research subject Ye Fan had been talking non-stop about having a showdown with Ark.
Today, they witnessed the impressive and exciting match between the two firsthand.
Apart from having a bit of a cunning nature, they held Ark in high regard.
At this moment, Ark suddenly said embarrassedly, "Instructor, my Spiritual Power is already depleted, I'm afraid I can't fully test these two new skills."