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Chapter 259 Passing the test
"Students of Spade Academy, follow me."

At this moment, Ms. Rosa, the dean, with her red dress, hair in an updo, and elegant posture, spoke to the line where Wang Xi was.

After she finished speaking, she walked straight towards the entrance of the "Arena". More than thirty students from the Spade Academy followed closely behind, none of them wanting to fall behind.

The other three colleges also arrived at the main gate, led by their deans.

Rosa and the other three deans exchanged glances and nodded in acknowledgment. Then, she took out a man-made wild card and threw it forward.

hum-

A flash of white light appeared, and thirty-three fist-sized, amethyst-like spherical magic stones flew out and disappeared into the mouth of the beast-face relief on one side of the gate.

'Is that a magic stone with highly concentrated energy?'

Seeing this, Wang Xi thought to himself.

'Each one is equivalent to 200 jin of ordinary magic stones? Kunwu Camp is indeed spending lavishly; the entrance tickets alone for this collective training trip must have cost over a billion.'

After the beast-face relief finished devouring the magic stone, it spat out thirty-three uniquely shaped bracelets.

Ms. Rosa raised her hand and gestured, and the bracelets floated in mid-air before landing one by one in front of the students of Spade Academy.

After receiving one, Wang Xi thanked the dean and then examined it closely.

"Arena Pass: This is the challenger's identification document. Only those who possess it can enter the arena and participate in challenges. (A one-time consumable item; it will automatically destroy itself after leaving the arena.)"

The credential bracelet appears to be woven from an unknown plant, giving it a dark brown color and a very tough texture.

Apart from that, there is nothing special about it.

Even if you threw it on the ground, no one would think it was worth ten million credits.

Wang Xi put the bracelet on his left wrist, as did Zhao Leng'an, Zhou Ziming, and other students.

Soon, the three academies of Clubs, Hearts, and Diamonds had also exchanged their wristband vouchers and handed them over to the students.

After everyone was ready, Deputy Director Wei Zhengyang, who was overlooking the bureau, spoke:

"Next, please enter the 'Arena' through the main gate to participate in the trials..."

"Go ahead, kids."

Ms. Rosa turned around and smiled at Wang Xi and the others.

"We will be watching your performance from the stands the whole time. Just like Principal Zhang said, do your best."

As she spoke, she glanced at Wang Xi again and nodded slightly.

Wang Xi nodded in response to Ms. Luo Sha.

"Let's go!" Zhao Leng'an seemed to have been impatient for a long time. After patting Wang Xi on the shoulder, he strode towards the gate.

Although some of the trainees were nervous and apprehensive, the top ten prodigies on the Kunwu Ranking, such as Zhao Leng'an, Cao Pang, Sun Chenglu, and Li Youqing, were full of fighting spirit.

Wang Xi nodded and started walking.

After he and the other students entered the "Gladiator Arena" gate, they found themselves in a dark and long corridor.

The other trainees remained silent and simply walked forward.

Wang Xi observed the expressions of the crowd; most had resolute eyes, and few showed any fear.

Those selected to enter the Kunwu Camp must not only possess extraordinary talent, but also have a resolute will...

Wang Xi said inwardly.

Soon, they arrived at the end of the passageway, where a blinding white light shone.

wow——

But the moment Wang Xi stepped out of the passageway, he sensed something was wrong.

"Hmm?" As he stood still, the silence around him turned into the howling wind, and a series of lonely echoes came.

He found himself inside the "Gladiator Arena," a vast, empty circular space as far as the eye could see.

Beneath their feet lay a floor paved with carved stone slabs, where lingering black bloodstains could still be faintly seen. The seating area cascaded upwards in a stepped fashion, forming a bird's nest-like structure.

The wall was forty or fifty meters high, equivalent to more than ten stories. Under such circumstances, I felt incredibly small.

'The others...are gone?'

Wang Xi looked around, his eyes filled with doubt.

The crowd, which had been somewhat crowded just moments before, dwindled to just him the instant he stepped out of the passageway.

"I think we discussed in theory class that the challenges in the 'Arena' must be completed independently... Perhaps these hundred-plus students have been separated by some unseen force."

After figuring this out, he calmed down a bit.

Then, he continued walking towards the center of the field.

Wang Xi's gaze swept across the audience seats, noticing a hazy gray mist, with figures moving about within it, and every seat filled...

Lecturer Wei Yixue said that the "Arena" has spectators, but even the Overlooking Bureau and the Maze Research Institute haven't figured out exactly what they are.

Wang Xi was thinking about it.

At that moment, a deafening roar of cheers erupted from all directions, and the "spectators" waved their fists, seemingly anticipating the start of the fight.

Bang! !

Dozens of meters directly in front of Wang Xi, the gate suddenly opened, and the stone carving above rotated, revealing the number "1".

Clearly, the first hurdle has begun.

Wang Xi was slightly taken aback when he saw three short, green-skinned figures emerge from the gate.

"Goblin?" he asked, quite surprised.

The three goblins were expressionless, their yellow pupils revealing a chilling killing intent.

They clearly have the ability to distinguish each other.

The lead goblin was dressed in menacing armor, wielding a double-edged sword, and had a string of bright red feathers on the top of his helmet.

"Fearless Goblin Warrior (Hostile/High-Rank 2-Star/Elite)"

Behind it were two goblins: one holding a longbow and the other holding a staff.

"Hawk Eye Goblin Hunter (Hostile/High-Rank 2/Elite)"

"Rampaging Goblin Wizard (Hostile/High-Rank 2/Elite)"

'The Golden Triangle?'

Wang Xi raised an eyebrow slightly.

"Gurgle!" The goblin warrior screamed, drew his sword, and flashed away, leaving a blur as he attacked Wang Xi.

The goblin archer behind it drew his bow and fired three arrows in the blink of an eye.

The goblin wizard chanted a spell, and as magic surged, he summoned a swarm of vines as thick as an arm, attempting to bind Wang Xi.

'The difficulty of this level is enough to eliminate most of the higher-ranking heroes.'

Wang Xi remained expressionless, thinking to himself.

'Without the strength to reach the top three stars, I'm afraid I won't even be able to get past the first level.'

He shook his head and made a sword-finger gesture.

call out--

A finger-length crimson flying sword materialized, circled his head three times, and then pierced through the goblin warrior's helmet with lightning speed, passing right through his forehead.

puff!
The slender flying sword continued its momentum, drawing out a mouthful of blood, before tracing a graceful arc in mid-air and piercing the temples of the goblin archer and the wizard in succession.

puff!puff!
The three monsters collapsed almost simultaneously, falling silent.

Wang Xi took only one step forward, and the arrows and vines missed their mark.

call out--

The flying sword that had killed three monsters was retrieved and disappeared from Wang Xi's hand.

Unfortunately, the "Arena" is a type of disaster zone; even if you defeat the monsters inside, you cannot capture the corresponding cards.

Wang Xi sighed secretly.

"Next level." He stood ramrod straight, as if he had done something insignificant.

Wow!
The audience erupted in cheers.

Soon, the three goblin corpses disintegrated at a visible speed, sank into the ground, and disappeared.

The gate reopened, and the stone carving above rotated, changing into the number "2".

This time, a giant scorpion the size of a carriage crawled out of it.

The scorpion's body was covered in blue-white crystals, resembling an indestructible armor. Its two pincers were as large as millstones, with sharp serrated jaws, and its stinger, about three feet long, constantly dripped pale green venom.

"Crystallized Giant Scorpion (Hostile/High-Rank 3-Star/Elite)"

slam-la-

As soon as it crawled out of the gate, the giant scorpion rushed straight at Wang Xi, its four pairs of legs piercing through the stone pavement with a crackling sound, creating an oppressive atmosphere.

'Strong in defense?'

Wang Xi watched the giant scorpion getting closer and closer, his eyes filled with interest.

He used the same trick again, making a sword-finger gesture to summon a small blood-red flying sword.

To ensure a fatal blow, Wang Xi used a tiny bit of magic this time, coating the flying sword with a layer of snow flame. Bear!
call out--

The flying sword traced a red and white path, striking the center of the giant scorpion's head.

Click!

The flying sword forcefully pierced a hole in its crystal-covered forehead, sending crystalline fragments flying everywhere.

The flying sword pierced through the giant scorpion's head and entered its body, then emerged from its abdomen.

Bear!
The blazing white flames burned fiercely.

The giant scorpion was severely injured, its charging posture came to an abrupt halt, and it fell to the ground with inertia, rolling and struggling incessantly, emitting squeaks and screams.

But soon, it was burned to ashes by the snow flames.

"Next challenge." Wang Xi stopped and stood still.

Wow!
The cheers erupted again from the stands.

Time passed quietly.

Wang Xi overcame all obstacles and easily cleared the first nine levels.

Bang! !

The gate opened, and the stone-carved number changed to "10".

But this time, the opponent was a single person.

A burly, shirtless man nearly 1.9 meters tall, covered in tattoos, with his hair in a braid, wielding a long-handled axe.

He had dark skin, a fierce expression, and a chilling murderous intent.

"Beastmaster Instructor Vio (Hostile/High-Rank 5-Star/Elite)"

"Huh?" Wang Xi was a little surprised, sizing up the opponent. This was the first time he had seen an opponent with a name since he started clearing the levels.

In the "Arena," every ten levels form a hurdle, so this tenth level can be considered an elite level.

Wang Xi seemed to be thinking about something.

The "Beastmaster Instructor" is significantly stronger than the monsters in the ninth level. This will undoubtedly be a tough test for any challenger.

"kill!!"

The tall man named Vio roared and leaped several meters into the air, raising his axe to strike.

The axe blade whistled through the air, leaving a trail of blood, its momentum unstoppable.

Wang Xi stood still, neither dodging nor avoiding.

The axe fell like a blood-red lightning bolt—

when! !

A resounding clang rang out.

Wang Xi raised his hand and gripped the axe blade tightly, sparks flying from his palm, which was covered in a layer of snow, flames, and frost.

"Ho!"

Vio, the beast-fighting instructor, roared with rage, his arm muscles bulging, as he strained to pull the axe.

But the axe blade remained completely still.

Wang Xi's palms were like cast iron, and his strength was unbelievable.

—"Giant's Grip"!
"Get down!" Wang Xi grabbed the axe blade and swung it like a windmill, actually slamming Vio, who was in mid-air, to the ground.

Boom! !
The ground trembled.

As if a bomb had exploded, the carved stone slab shattered into dust, sending up clouds of dust several meters high and scattering fragments of stone.

With his overwhelming strength, Wang Xi snatched the axe blade, tossed it, grabbed it, and then chopped it down.

call out--

The beast-fighting instructor was already dizzy and bleeding from his mouth and nose from the blows. This axe came too fast, and he could only roll around in a sorry state to dodge, while raising his arm to block.

puff! !
"Ouch!!" He groaned as his right arm was severed at the elbow, blood gushing out.

Vio's eyes were bloodshot, and he gritted his teeth as he flashed out of the dust.

Just as he was about to distance himself from Wang Xi, an invisible and intangible strange force enveloped his entire body and moved him back.

Snapped!
Wang Xi held the axe in one hand and precisely grabbed Vio's neck with the other.

Before the beast-fighting instructor could react, Wang Xi released a burst of energy from his hand and closed his five fingers together.

Gaba!

Vio's eyes widened in fury, but his neck was snapped, and he died on the spot.

thump!
Wang Xi casually tossed the corpse aside. The axe spun and embedded itself in front of Vio's hideous face.

The elite monster with a bronze frame and five stars was easily killed by it.

Wow! !

Shouts of thunder and roars echoed from all directions.

Although he couldn't hear what was being said, Wang Xi could feel the excitement and fervor of the people in the audience.

The first ten levels are nothing; the real challenge comes later.

A thought flashed through Wang Xi's mind.

As Vio's body disintegrated and disappeared, he found gray mist swirling before his eyes, followed by a blur.

The ground was completely transformed; the craters, cracks, and signs of battle had all vanished. It was as if everything that had just happened was merely an illusion.

"Congratulations, Wang Xi from Spade Academy, you have passed the first ten levels."

At that moment, Wang Xi heard the voice of Wei Zhengyang, the deputy director of the bureau, coming from the audience.

He looked up and saw that the phantom images of the "audience" had all disappeared.

In the front row of the stands, Principal Zhang Yinglong, Mr. Zhu Yi, Deputy Director Wei Zhengyang, the four deans, the foreign elite team, and a group of senior executives from conglomerates were all seated.

Wang Xi noticed that most of these important figures had friendly smiles on their faces, and Dean Rosa even gave him a gratified look and nodded.

"You are the first student to pass the top ten. Please rest for a moment and wait... According to the rules of the 'Colosseum,' there will be such a gap every ten rounds."

Wang Xi nodded to show that he understood.

But in reality, he didn't expend much effort, so he simply continued to stand in place and wait silently.

After a while.

As the fog rolled in ahead, several figures gradually appeared.

They are Cao Pang, Zhao Leng'an, Sun Chenglu, Li Youqing, and the two international exchange students named Qiuyuan Shizhi and Michael.

"Hmm?" After the group appeared, they first looked around and then discovered that someone had been waiting there for a long time.

"Wang Xi!" Zhao Leng'an laughed. "You're pretty quick! Looks like you'll be the first to pass the first ten levels!"

"You seniors aren't slow either."

Wang Xi smiled back.

Cao Pang didn't speak, but gave Wang Xi a deep look, then put his hands in his pockets and walked to the side.

As for Sun Chenglu, Li Youqing, and others, they seemed to have a good relationship and chatted together.

I waited a few more minutes.

One after another, students emerged from the gray fog.

Until a bell tolls—

when! !

In the audience, Deputy Director Wei Zhengyang stood up and announced loudly:

"The first ten levels have concluded. Of the 130 participants, 82 have successfully completed the challenge..."

"Please keep up the good work and meet the next challenge. Good luck to you all."

wow——

The gray fog rolled in again, separating everyone.

"Wang, how about we have a competition to see who clears the next round first?"

At this moment, Cao Pang's figure appeared and disappeared in the gray mist, and he smiled and made a suggestion.

Wang Xi glanced at him in surprise, then shook her head with amusement: "Sorry, not interested."

Cao Pang's smile froze for a moment, then he shrugged.

Bang! !

Wang Xi was distracted again and found that the students around him had disappeared, and the familiar gate in front of him had reopened.

The stone carving above displays the number "11".

"continue."

(End of this chapter)