Another World: When a Necromancer Possesses the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls

Her opponent was none other than Wu Feng, the Shadow Dancer who currently topped the win list with a 20-game winning streak. He wore a full set of black body armor, was somewhat slender but gave off an agile feeling, and had a pair of sharp eyes.

Goddess Mage vs. Shadow Dancer! The Battle for the Top Spot!

The atmosphere in the entire venue was instantly ignited to its peak! Cheers, whistles, and screams almost ripped our eardrums apart! Countless terminal screens instantly switched to the live broadcast view of ring number 1.

"The betting is on! Goddess Lin Wei versus Shadow Dancer Wu Feng! Odds 1:1.5!"

"I'm all for Harlem Goddess!"

"Shadow Dancer's twenty-game winning streak is no joke! I'm betting on Wu Feng!"

"Quick! Lin Wei's approval rating is skyrocketing!"

Amid the frenzied atmosphere, the sounds of betting could be faintly heard. Some savvy students had already started placing bets, clearly caught up in the madness of this epic showdown.

Li Xingyao's gaze was also firmly fixed on arena number 1. He didn't have any particular feelings for Lin Wei, but he had to admit that this woman was indeed dazzling and her strength was absolutely formidable.

More importantly, he wanted to observe the fight between Lin Wei and Wu Feng. If he wanted to get good grades in the final exams, he would most likely encounter these students on the leaderboard.

The force field barrier rose, changing from pale blue to transparent.

Battle begins!

There was no probing!

The moment the starting signal sounded, Wu Feng's figure blurred and dimmed like ink dripping into water, as if he were about to merge directly into the shadows of the arena! [Shadow Step]!

However, Lin Wei reacted even faster! Or rather, she never intended to wait for the other party to launch a sneak attack! Her finger suddenly pointed forward!

"boom--!!!"

Without any chanting or warning, a massive fireball, over two meters in diameter, materialized out of thin air before her, radiating terrifying heat and light! The raging flames instantly tore through Wu Feng's newly formed shadow disguise, revealing his hastily dodging figure in its entirety!

[Fireball]! Instant cast!

The giant ball of fire, carrying the power to incinerate everything and trailing a long tail of flame, roared as it hurtled toward Wu Feng!

Wu Feng's expression changed drastically. He hadn't expected Lin Wei to unleash such a ferocious killing move right from the start, and it was instantaneous! He could no longer afford to launch a sneak attack; his body snapped backward as if broken, barely managing to tumble and dodge the attack by rolling along the scorching sphere. Even so, the edges of his hair were singed black by the intense heat!

Boom!!!

The fireball slammed into the spot where Wu Feng had just stood, unleashing a deafening roar! The crimson flames made intimate contact with the ground, erupting in a violent ring! The air in the entire No. 1 arena became several degrees hotter!

A red light flickered on the force field barrier, indicating that it was absorbing the energy of the spell.

A fiery whirlwind swept across the entire center of the arena!

Lin Wei stood proudly at the edge of the arena, her figure appearing even more alluring and powerful against the backdrop of the flames. With a slight wave of her arm, sparks swirled around her, making her appear like a queen of fire.

In just one exchange, less than three seconds into the match, the Shadow Dancer with the twenty-win streak was forced to the other side of the ring! With the distance widened, Lin Wei's advantage suddenly increased significantly.

"ah--!!!"

"Lin Wei! Lin Wei! Lin Wei!"

"That's incredible! Instant Fireball! And it's only been three months!"

The students went absolutely wild! The roar nearly lifted the dome of the stadium! Countless people jumped up in excitement. Unlike before, when they only watched the matches for the spectacle, after three months of training, the students had developed a completely different perspective on combat.

Deep within Li Xingyao's pupils, flames flickered slightly, and he couldn't help but think, "Are fire mages really that terrifying? Compared to them, my Death Arrow is really insignificant. If I were to face her now, I could only use skeletons to tank the damage."

Winning shouldn't be too difficult, but the visuals probably won't be very appealing; I can't create such a dazzling scene.

On the arena, Wu Feng's figure appeared disheveled at the edge of the flames, his eyes filled with shock and confusion. Lin Wei's fingers once again glowed with a dangerous red light…

Li Xingyao exhaled, suppressing his envy and no longer recalling the dazzling scene from before. His gaze returned to the virtual screen of his wristwatch, and his fingers quickly navigated to bring up the school's points redemption list. The page scrolled down rapidly, and his fingertip paused at the "Special Professional Equipment" section.

Deep within the list, an inconspicuous option was clicked:

【Ghost Bone Amulet】

Quality: Normal

Redemption Points: 850

Description: Carved from the bones of an unknown beast tainted with the aura of death, and inlaid with a low-level star core. Slightly increases mental energy recovery speed and provides a minor boost to the mental energy of a necromancer. Requires necromancer class certification to redeem.

850 points… Chen Hao just won one game, so his base score is only 20. He needs 43 more wins to reach that score, which seems a long way off.

Li Xingyao looked at the ancient-looking bone talisman projection on the screen, which exuded a faint gray-white aura. He then looked up at Lin Wei, who was surrounded by flames on the arena and received cheers from the crowd like a goddess of fire. He then looked at the excited audience around him.

He calmly extended his finger and gently tapped the exchange option for the [Ghost Bone Amulet].

[Confirm your redemption goal? Redemption requires reaching the required points.]

【confirm. 】

A faint light illuminates the option, marking it as a "followed target".

A silent flame ignited deep within his eyes. It was time for everyone to recognize the true significance of the "Necromancer" class.

The flames on the ring had not yet dissipated, and the cheers continued unabated. Lin Wei stood in the center of ring number 1, her slightly raised jawline sharply defined under the spotlight, her chestnut ponytail swaying gently behind her shoulders, and her beautiful eyes fixed on her opponent.

Opposite her, Wu Feng knelt on one knee, his body sliding far away as he dodged the attack. The charred burn marks on his chest armor were clearly visible. Each breath he took pulled at his skin, which was burned by the high temperature. The pain slightly distorted his face, and his indifferent coldness was gone.

"Athletics Arena 1, Winner: Lin Wei – Fire Elemental Mage!" The cold, synthesized electronic voice pierced through the noise, sealing the conclusion of this brief but dazzling battle.

"Lin Wei! Lin Wei! Lin Wei!" The deafening shouts swept through the stadium once again, almost lifting the dome. Countless fanatical gazes focused on that fiery figure. She nodded slightly, accepting the worship unique to the strong with composure, her eyes sweeping across the audience with a hint of scrutiny.

Li Xingyao turned off the screen projected onto Arena 1 on his watch. Lin Wei's final, precise fireball wasn't aimed at maximizing power, but rather at striking Wu Feng at the exact moment when his old strength was exhausted and his new strength hadn't yet arisen, completely dismantling his attack.

This grasp of fighter jets far surpasses that of a three-month novice. It seems the rumors were true; she did indeed receive systematic and rigorous private training after awakening.

They are just newbies who have just awakened, and they don't have many skills. Even if these students have private tutors, they won't have any special skills.

Furthermore, personal equipment cannot be used in training matches, so those students from wealthy families cannot use their equipment to overwhelm their opponents. Therefore, Wu Feng's situation is definitely hopeless.

"There's not much time left this morning, I'd better start earning points quickly." The slight ripple in his heart was quickly suppressed. Li Xingyao's fingertips moved rapidly on the virtual screen, bringing up the battle registration interface. Of the more than 300 awakened individuals in the entire grade, the participation rate had now soared to 76%. At the top of the win leaderboard, the number of wins next to Lin Wei's name jumped up and became "18".

Time was of the essence. The 850 points from the Ghost Bone Amulet hung like a warning bell overhead. This equipment was extremely important to him; it was currently the most suitable equipment for him, and also the easiest special equipment to obtain.

The sustained boost to his mental energy can improve his combat endurance and cultivation recovery speed. More importantly, it can mask some of the extraordinary abilities brought about by the Myriad Soul Banner. There might not be another necromancer at Third Middle School, but what about other schools? Therefore, we must obtain it as soon as possible.

"It should be doable this week." The watch vibrated the moment the fingertip tapped the confirmation button.

[Registration successful! Arena assigned: #9. Match order: #7. Estimated wait time: 4 minutes. Opponent: Wei Hai (Heavy Armor Warrior - Warrior Class 2)]

Wei Hai? Li Xingyao's mind quickly flashed through the opponent's information: nearly 1.9 meters tall, estimated to weigh over 200 kilograms, a junior warrior, with a star energy rating of B-, specializing in heavy armor warriors, known for his strength and defense, and a typical "wide-ranging" offensive fighting style. This would be a good punching bag for testing skeleton warriors.

"Wow! Xingyao! You signed up?" Chen Hao squeezed back at some point, his forehead still covered in sweat from the intense exercise, his eyes sparkling. "Number 9? Who's your opponent?... Wei Hai? That big guy?" He grinned. "Be careful, this guy's 'Heavy Chop' is no joke. One hit and your bones will shatter, and it'll hurt a lot."

"I know, I definitely won't let him get close." Li Xingyao nodded, his gaze sweeping over Chen Hao's concerned face. "What about you? Didn't you continue the match?"

"Don't worry, I'll rest before starting again! I'm planning to exchange for a pair of shoes that increase speed." Chen Hao patted his chest to assure him, then lowered his voice, a little excited, "Did you see Lin Wei's fight just now? It was really fierce, the battle scene was so violent!"

"Brother, let those guys see what you're made of, you necromancer!" He gestured towards the crowd around him who were still discussing Lin Wei's victory.

Just then, a new wave of noise erupted in the venue, not cheers, but a cacophony of surprise and discussion.

"Li Xingyao has signed up?"

"Holy crap! Is the number one ranked guy in Star Energy starting too?!"

"Look! Li Xingyao! Channel 9!"

"A necromancer fighting a heavily armored warrior?"

"Opening bell! Opening bell!!"