Chapter 1083
Lava Beast
Mu Nujiao took over the conversation, her voice clear and calm, and began to introduce Fu Ye.
"The World University Competition Nomination Preliminary Round is the first and most competitive selection round for all young mages who aspire to represent their country in the university competition."
“Universities, magic associations, the military, and aristocratic families with nomination quotas first select or recommend qualified students internally. For example, our Pearl Academy determined its preliminary list through the recently concluded nomination competition. The requirements are generally under 22 years old, at least two magic systems at the intermediate level or above, and outstanding practical potential or special abilities.”
"The nominated students will gather according to their respective regions for a closed-door preliminary round. The preliminary round is not a simple arena battle, but a comprehensive assessment that simulates a real magician mission."
It's clear that Mu Nujiao is really interested in the World University Competition; she's still talking non-stop about her insights into the competition.
"The elimination rate in the preliminary rounds is extremely high, often exceeding 99.9%. This is because it not only selects the strongest, but also the truly elite who have strong mental fortitude, adaptability, and the ability to perform under high pressure and in complex environments."
Mu Nujiao gave a very detailed introduction, clearly having done her homework.
Ai Tutu added from the side, "And I heard that this year's qualifiers might..."
The two women, one on each side, breathed softly as they earnestly discussed an important competition that would determine their future.
As Ai Tutu spoke, she unconsciously leaned forward, revealing a glimpse of her loose-fitting halter top.
When Mu Nujiao sat upright, her silk nightgown clung to her body's curves, outlining a graceful arc that sparked the imagination.
As Fu Ye listened to their analysis and felt the warmth and fragrance emanating from beside him, his thoughts drifted for a moment.
He composed himself, looked at the two pretty faces before him, both filled with anticipation and fighting spirit, and smiled slightly.
"The main players for the Shenzhou team in the World University Tournament will be initially determined in this qualifier. Even if you fail to qualify, I will try my best to get you into the reserve team."
"Know it!"
Ai Tutu nodded vigorously and shook Fu Ye's arm.
"With Brother Fu Ye here, we're not afraid of anything!"
Mu Nujiao also gave a soft "hmm," her eyes, which held a deep, alluring quality, filled with trust.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye.
Mingzhu Academy, the largest training hall on the main campus.
It has now been transformed into a dedicated venue for the nomination, selection, and assessment of Shenzhou National Government team members.
The stands were packed, and the air was thick with excitement, tension, and a palpable sense of tension.
Today's selection assessment is an open, formal, and more comprehensive and rigorous screening process open to all students in the school who meet the basic requirements (age, cultivation level), and the competition will be unprecedentedly fierce.
Mo Fan was naturally among them.
In the original story, Mo Fan overslept and almost missed the competition, but Ai Tutu helped her take her spot in the end.
However, Ai Tutu is currently focused on preparing for the battle with Mu Nujiao.
Perhaps because Fu Ye was involved in the plot, Mo Fan did not experience any "oversleep" mishaps today.
He arrived at the waiting area right on time, quietly adjusting his breathing and mental state.
On its shoulder, a dark red flame of a molten lava beast flickered slightly as if it were alive, radiating a heart-palpitating warmth.
During his trip to the North Corner of Zhuoyuan, he was unable to form a contract with Yan Ji as in the "original story".
But as a chosen one, fate has its own way of compensating for his misfortune.
During an unexpected exploration of magma veins, he managed to form a contract with a Lava Beast, a creature of warrior-level strength but possessing a rare and exceptional bloodline, thanks to his extraordinary luck and some inexplicable affinity.
This little guy's form can change according to Mo Fan's will.
Normally, it resembles a gentle, dark red flame resting on his shoulder or in his hair. In battle, it can swiftly transform into a suit of lava armor covering his entire body, flowing with lava patterns.
This armor not only provides excellent fire resistance and physical defense, but also greatly amplifies the power and temperature of Mo Fan's fire magic.
It is equivalent to a top-grade magical artifact that can be activated at any time and comes with powerful protective capabilities.
Although its potential cannot compare to that of the pure fire spirit Yan Ji, at this stage, its improvement to Mo Fan's combat power can be described as a qualitative leap.
The assessment has officially begun.
Mo Fan was assigned to a rather strong opposing team.
The group includes elites from prestigious families, as well as veteran powerhouses who are already well-known in the main campus.
The battle is on!
Mo Fan's first opponent was an earth mage known for his defense and sustained attrition tactics. The opponent immediately erected a solid rock barrier, attempting to wear Mo Fan down.
"Molten Flame, Armor Transformation!" Mo Fan shouted.
Dark red flames surged, and scorching lava instantly enveloped the entire body, transforming it into a formidable armor of molten lava. The intense heat caused any approaching earth magic to show subtle signs of softening.
"Fierce Fist·Hungry Sky!"
Without much probing, Mo Fan unleashed a punch! The fiery fist, enhanced by the Lava Armor, slammed into the rock barrier with explosive force!
"Boom!"
The rock barrier trembled violently, cracked like a spiderweb by the punch.
The opponent's expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly reinforced his defense, but Mo Fan had already charged forward like a ferocious beast, with the second and third punches coming one after another!
The raging flames, combined with the impact of the molten armor, overpowered the opponent's defenses with sheer force, blasting through the opponent's shell defenses in a short time and forcing them out of the arena!
A clean and decisive victory!
The students in the audience all stared wide-eyed.
"Holy crap! What kind of technique is Mo Fan using? He's beating up earth-type enemies like they're his own son? That armor is way too overpowered!"
In the following group stage matches, Mo Fan continued this dominant style.
The molten armor not only provides powerful defense, allowing him to withstand many attacks head-on, but its accompanying fire amplification further enhances his already formidable fire magic.
Combined with his keen combat intuition and increasingly skillful use of lightning-based harassment and shadow-based movement, he can often quickly seize the opponent's weaknesses and take them down in one burst.
They felt frustrated after their opponents in the same group were defeated.
"Is this guy's magic power limitless? He's got both offense and defense, and he's fast too. There's no way to find a weakness!"
"Damn it, my control chains are barely effective against him. That armor has too much elemental resistance! And I can't beat him in close combat... He's insane!"
Mo Fan's impressive performance naturally attracted the attention of those ranked higher. Soon, several top-ranked individuals issued challenges to him.
In one of the battles, his opponent was Gu Feng, who had insulted Ai Tutu in the original novel.
With a proud and arrogant attitude and formidable strength, his combination of wind and shadow magic is unpredictable and difficult to defend against. He was one of the top contenders in the previous nomination competition.
Seeing Mo Fan, this "commoner," so prominent, he harbored resentment and took the initiative to challenge him.
From the start of the battle, Gu Feng displayed a fierce offensive, with wind blades like a net and shadow attacks, attempting to suppress Mo Fan with speed and unpredictability.
However, today is different.
The presence of the Lava Armor gave Mo Fan a stronger resistance to Gu Feng's wind blade cuts.
He withstood some of the attacks, using his lightning seal to disrupt Gu Feng's movement rhythm, while accurately predicting the landing point of Gu Feng's shadow leap. A preemptive "Fierce Fist - Earth Shatter" almost forced Gu Feng out of the shadows.
Gu Feng was secretly alarmed and intensified his attacks, but inevitably revealed weaknesses.
Seize every opportunity when Gu Feng tries to use the wind rail to accelerate and flank from behind, and suddenly unleash your power!
"Molten Lava Burst! Fiery Fist - Nine Palaces!" (End of Chapter)