The Year-end Examination Gu Tournament begins! Chi Yan shows off

Next day. The sun was bright after the snow passed.

Waves of Gu Masters filled the Academy arena area. The Gu Masters that came to the arena were all the representatives of their small groups, coming to assess the performances of the students and absorb them into their own teams.

The sun gradually rose as the students entered the fray.

While the students observed the Gu Masters, the elite team leaders: Qing Shu, Chi Shan and Mo Yan also observed the students.

At one point the clan leader Gu Yue Bo and the authoritative clan elders Gu Yue Chi Lian and Gu Yue Mo Chen entered, getting into the seats under the tentage, attracting everyone's attention.

'Perform well brother.' Mo Yan looked at Mo Bei among the people, silently praying in her heart. Her group had the most people, it was of the largest scale. Thus there were a bunch of Gu Masters around her, showing her imposing aura.

As Mo Yan's most intense rival, Gu Yue Chi Shan from the Chi faction was standing alone, his huge figure easily acting like a giant red tower in a sea of people, standing out extensively.

At this moment Chi Shan's eyes were squinted as he watched Chi Yan seeming to flirt with a few female students fawning over him.

What followed next was a speech from the clan leader Gu Yue Bo and the Year-end Exam began.

The three stages held fights at the same time.

At once, the sound of battle cries, the clanging of moonblades and the sounds of fists, kicks and the discussion of the Gu Masters below the stages merged together into a chaotic hubbub.

Immediately, the watching Gu Masters could not help but praise this year's students' physical fighting skills, which was naturally the result of Fang Yuan's robbing and pressure.

As for Chi Yan, he was utterly annoyed with this competition. The reason was that if his opponent didn't surrender immediately, Chi Yan needed to be extremely careful and hold back severely while avoiding to use his actual Gu set, as otherwise he might actually kill someone.

The moment that Chi Yan stepped into Rank 2 and then even Rank 2 middle stage, the strength of his Rank 1 Gu worms rose explosively, reaching a level just a small step behind actual Rank 2 Gu. The student's Rank 1 Gu worms could not contend with his Rank 1 Gu at all.

Because of that, Chi Yan would usually rush at his opponents and fight in close range just with Copper Skin Gu. If his opponent had a defensive Gu, then he would improvise to scare them or break their defense by shooting out Rank 1 Fire Pellets between their legs or at their legs, striking their defensive Gu worm's aura.

Chi Yan forced himself to not use any Rank 2 Gu so far to avoid bullying others, because when fighting such weaklings it wouldn't gain much recognition.

Thanks to his great natural reflexes and all the training that he did, dodging Rank 1 Moonblades of these teenagers was child's play for him, so he was never in danger.

The exam continued.

As time passed, more and more students were mercilessly eliminated, and many youngsters also started to show their abilities.

Chi Yan, Mo Bei, Fang Yuan, Fang Zheng...

Until noon.

The D grade talents were all eliminated. They had limited talent and all chose support-type Gu worms for production line or transport, which suited their lives.

Among Chi Yan's girlfriends, Gu Yue Wei Yanyu was also eliminated, as she was not a battle Gu Master despite having a C-grade aptitude. Kong Lian was doing well thanks to her genuine peak stage cultivation and determination, while Shen Guang was doing even better even though she only had an upper stage primeval essence condensed by the Liquor Worm.

"Little junior sister, you seem to be a crowd control Gu Master. My group needs a supporter and a logistics Gu Master."

"Senior, I apologize, but I was already invited by one of the Chi family's teams." Kong Lian smiled.

"Senior, I wish to join your group, my ability Gu is the Rock Skin Gu."

"Sorry, we don't need a defensive Gu Master."

The small groups quickly recruited newbies, and the students also chose the groups they wanted.

The fights on the stage did not have much visual appeal to the senior Gu Masters, and after a few rounds, there were not many highlights and it was even boring.

This was because most people chose the Moonlight Gu as their Vital Gu, and to most people, the fight would start with shooting moonblades. Whoever expended their primeval essence first would lose. If both parties had no more primeval essence, they would fight with punches and kicks. At the end, one will fall.

Be it students, Gu Masters or clan elders, they got bored watching and some were about to fall asleep.

Until evening, there were only less than ten students left on the stage.

"Finally ending." Some Gu Masters lifted their spirits, shrugging off the sleepiness.

At this moment, the announcing Gu Master shouted, "Next round, Gu Yue Chi Yan vs Gu Yue Mo Bei!"

Chi Yan and Mo Bei both walked up the stage.

"Chi Yan, don't think that I will lose just because you have Rank 2 middle stage cultivation! Today I will challenge and beat a higher realm!" Mo Bei called out and squeezed his fists, his expression solemn, declaring his challenge toward Chi Cheng.

After being suppressed for the entire year, Mo Bei indeed felt a strong sense of pressure from Chi Yan, wishing to beat him eventually. And now Chi Yan had actually traded away his Jade Skin Gu and began using a common Copper Skin Gu instead. In his mind, Chi Yan was really stupid, asking to get a beating!

"What, Chi Yan is Rank 2 middle stage?!"

"Is Mo Bei joking? How could Chi Yan be Rank 2 middle stage? He's just a student."

The surrounding Gu Masters discussed in disbelief. At this time many of them still didn't know that Chi Yan had already reached Rank 2 middle stage, as the examination only happened yesterday.

Chi Yan faintly smiled. 'This is perfect. It's time to show off a bit to gain some actual benefits from this tournament!'

In this life Chi Chang had three wishes that guided him.

Firstly, to live a life without a mask, according to his own true feelings coming from the depths of his heart, doing things his own way.

Secondly, to be greedy and lustful, do his best to become the most powerful existence, have a group of wonderful lovers and live forever, having it all.

And thirdly, to be a badass as much as he can!

With these thoughts, Chi Yan looked at Mo Bei faintly and asked, "Mo Bei, just how do you plan to beat me? Look, this is a Rank 2 Fire Cloak Gu that I refined. First, how do you plan to beat my defense?"

As Chi Yan said that, a wave of yellow fire burst out around him and immediately his body and clothes became surrounded in a cloak of fire. The fire cloak was golden yellow, woven from flames and its flames reached outwards.

Although Fire Cloak Gu's defense wasn't at the top of Rank 2 Gu, it still had good defense and had a side-effect of mildly burning any enemies that came close.

Upon seeing the cloak of fire around Chi Yan, Mo Bei gulped and his expression froze. He never thought that Chi Yan already had a Rank 2 Gu!

The Gu Masters down on the stage began discussing as Chi Yan's fiery figure attracted their attention.

"Chi Yan already refined his first Rank 2 Gu?"

"He refined Fire Cloak Gu as a novice in the Academy, he really has some skill!"

"Mo Bei now has no chances of getting through a Rank 2 Fire Cloak Gu with just a Moonlight Gu."

Chi Yan chuckled in the arena and continued, "Do you know what, I also refined a Rank 2 Fire Pellet Gu. Mo Bei, just how do you plan to defend against my attacks?"

Chi Yan then activated a Rank 2 Fire Pellet Gu and formed a large fireball in his hand while the cloak of fire kept burning around him. To not make his fireball too large, he controlled the amount of primeval essence he used.

The Gu Masters began discussing once again, while Mo Bei's pupils turned needle-sized - Chi Yan already had a Rank 2 defensive and Rank 2 offensive Gu! How could he win against it?!

Chi Yan recalled the fireball and his fire cloak, and instead snorted, puffing out flames out of his nose.

Quickly, the flames that he blew out from his nostrils formed into a giant fire snake the width of his upper arm. The snake was fully made of flames and extended for around eight meters, starting to agilely coiling in the air around Chi Yan, also making threatening moves directed at Mo Bei.

The Gu Masters let out sounds of amazements upon seeing the fiery snake.

Chi Yan continued, "I also refined a Rank 2 Fire Snake Gu. Mo Bei, you said that you'll beat me. Tell me again, just how do you plan to do that?"

The Gu Masters below discussed as they praised.

"Chi Yan also has a Rank 2 Fire Snake Gu and it seems like he can use it quite well. He isn't a novice at all!"

"Rank 2 middle stage cultivation while still in the academy and also able to use Rank 2 Gu so well, he really is a genius of the Chi family!"

"Chi Yan is even more monstrous than Chi Shan!"

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"Chi Yan's control of his fire snake is really remarkable for his age!" One of the elders exclaimed below the tentage.

"What great skill, he's not a novice at all," another elder nodded solemnly.

"To achieve that much while still in the academy is quite incredible."

"Chi Lian, your grandson is remarkably talented!"

"Congratulations Elder Chi Lian, the Chi family's future is bright!" Elder Gu Yue Yao Ji smiled.

The watching clan Elders couldn't hide their amazement after seeing Chi Yan's display. Under the tentage, many of them began to congratulate Gu Yue Chi Lian.

The clan head Gu Yue Bo also smiled as he looked at Gu Yue Chi Lian. He nodded. "Chi Yan is really a good seedling. You must have put a lot of effort into nurturing him."

Gu Yue Chi Lian smiled, his face embarrassed under the wave of praises. He didn't think that Chi Yan would actually show off like this today! Though, in truth, Chi Yan's current level was above what the other elders likely thought after this small display.

Once again, Gu Yue Mo Chen's facial expression was dark. At this time he felt that the downfall of the Mo family was less than a worry, but more of a certainty.

In the arena, Mo Bei stood frozen on the spot, fearfully watching the fire snake coil in the air in front of him.

Chi Yan suddenly dispersed the fire snake. He lightly smiled at Mo Bei and said, "But don't worry, Mo Bei. I won't use Rank 2 Gu to bully you. I will only fight using Rank 1 Gu and I will also hold back, so that you won't die."

Two seconds later, Chi Yan lowered his body slightly, spread out his legs and readied a fighting stance.

Today, Chi Yan planned to show off a little bit just like during the Mid-year Examination.

In fact, showing off today was even more important than half a year ago, because today many of the clan's elders and team leaders of all the important Gu Master teams were watching this competition. Chi Yan wasn't worried about the consequences and wasn't doing this embarrassing nonsense out of narcissism, but instead expected a lot of potential gains once he showed off remarkable talent and brought glory to the Chi family.

Mo Bei was still frozen for a while. He then looked toward the tent with the elders and only after seeing his grandfather nodding at him, Mo Bei gathered his resolve to face Chi Yan.

"Then let's fight!" Mo Bei shouted out loudly to Chi Yan, trying to motivate himself with it.

When Chi Yan saw that Mo Bei also readied himself for battle, Chi Yan didn't wait anymore and kicked off from the ground, rushing ferociously straight at his opponent.

Mo Bei's heart jumped. Chi Yan wasn't acting according to plan! Normally, they would first shoot moonblades before using hand to hand combat, but this time, Chi Yan actually rushed up immediately, and wanted to fight physically?

'Just what is he trying to do?!' Mo Bei screamed in his heart. Chi Yan had so many powerful and strange Gu, and this sudden charge caused Mo Bei to feel alert.

With such a short distance, if Chi Yan shot a fire pellet, it was unavoidable!

Mo Bei quickly took a step back, attempting to pull some distance. At the same time, he shot out a moonblade with a flick of his wrist.

Chi Yan was unfazed, dodged to the side, avoided the moonblade and continued his pursuit. At the same time, a lump of fire formed in his palm.

Mo Bei looked at the flames in Chi Yan's hand that hadn't been fired and felt tense in his heart, quickly taking further steps back.

Mo Bei tried hard to improvise and frantically shot out moonblades at Chi Yan, but Chi Yan dodged all of them and only kept shortening the distance.

Although Mo Bei worked hard in close combat and also trained his moonblade, it was not enough. He was not suited to this style of combat and quickly got overwhelmed. 

"Eh, that Chi Yan has guts, actually fighting so closely!" Chi Yan and Mo Bei's confrontation had already attracted all the attention of the Gu Masters.

"He can keep avoiding moonblades even at such close range! But if he gets hit, he might actually die!"

"Another battle maniac!" Mo Yan gritted her teeth, giving a glance at Chi Shan who was not far away.

Chi Shan was expressionless, but his eyes glimmered as he watched Chi Yan expertly dodge all the attacks, playing with Mo Bei like with a kid.

After Chi Yan shortened the distance from Mo Bei to five meters, he waved his hand with the Fire Pellet in intimidation. He already had a plan on how to win this fight in a flashy way.

"Jade Skin Gu!" Mo Bei shouted out frantically, seeing Chi Yan almost in close range.

No matter what Rank 1 Gu Chi Yan used, Jade Skin Gu was powerful enough to protect against it; with that powerful defense layer, Mo Bei felt safe as he awaited the attack.

Rank 1 Killer Move - Fire Palm!

Chi Yan activated two Gu worms at once the moment he noticed the green shine of Jade Skin Gu that he had been waiting for. He rushed forward and pushed his hand out.

Instead of sending out a fireball, which was just a faint, Chi Yan sent a palm strike that held the lump of fire at Mo Bei's chest area protected by jade skin.

If one looked closely, Chi Yan's palm turned bright red before it made contact with the jade skin layer. Then there was a change as red flames started bursting out from Chi Yan's palm and attacking the green defensive layer as well.

The jade skin immediately started crackling all over at the point of impact.

Mo Bei's eyes widened as he felt his Jade Skin defense shattering, heat energy drilling into his abdomen. He felt overwhelmed and panicked. He didn't have enough serious combat experience to handle something so severe and at this moment he couldn't react properly as Chi Yan continued his offense.

Chi Yan canceled the fire attack on his right hand when he felt the Jade Skin breaking. 

After being shattered, the Jade Skin Gu suffered damage and deactivated all over Mo Bei's body. Whereas Mo Bei's legs were reflexively narrowed and his arms lowered to protect himself from Chi Yan's previous strike to the body - a human's very natural reaction, something that Chi Yan had long learned when sparring with Fang Yuan.

Using this opening Chi Yan activated Copper Skin Gu on his left fist and sent out a power hook at the side of Mo Bei's face, using his entire body's strength behind this attack.

Bam!

The powerful hook landed on Mo Bei's lower jaw, causing him to rotate slightly and then fall down with a dull expression, dropping to the ground on his back.

After slamming against the ground, Mo Bei didn't move anymore, laying down like a corpse.

He was knocked out unconscious.

Chi Yan stood still in place where he originally sent out his attack from, looking down expressionlessly at the unconscious Mo Bei.

The audience was silent, no one spoke a word.

Chi Yan was supposed to not use Rank 2 Gu, so how? Just how did he break the defense of Jade Skin Gu so easily?!