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At that moment, Yuan Qingcheng chuckled and said, “Since both junior brothers intend to compete, let’s head to the Fire Attribute Testing Hall first.”
Soon, the group arrived at the Fire Attribute Testing Hall.
This so-called hall was more like a massive stone house built from large rocks.
Yuan Qingcheng pointed at the hall’s door and said, “Inside here is the Fire Attribute Testing Hall, connected to a leyline that can release the power of flames. Those with a high affinity for fire can control or even absorb this fiery power and endure for a longer time inside.”
“Conversely, those with little talent for fire won’t be able to withstand the heat and will have to come out in less than ten breaths.”
After hearing this, Terra Su examined the hall before him, thinking that Gu Qianxue must have undergone this test when she enrolled in the Elixir Path division.
Yuan Qingcheng continued, “The leyline inside the hall has a switch, and the released energy can be adjusted from one to twenty times the power of flames. Junior brothers, how many times the power of flames would you like to compete with?”
Qi Yuntian glanced at Terra Su with a sneer, “You choose. No matter how many times the power of flames, I’ll accompany you.”
Terra Su smiled and then said something that left everyone present dumbfounded:
“Then let’s go with a hundred times.”
What? A hundred times?
Everyone thought they had misheard. What did a hundred times the power of flames even mean? Did the testing hall even have such a setting?
Qi Yuntian’s face darkened, “Kid, are you joking?”
Terra Su spread his hands, “I’m serious. What, did a hundred times scare you so much you wet yourself?”
Shaking his head, Terra Su added, “Who was it just now that said any level of flame power would do? How quickly you’ve gone back on your word.”
Qi Yuntian’s face turned cold, and a murderous intent flashed in his eyes.
To Qi Yuntian, Terra Su was talking nonsense. Even if the testing hall could reach a hundred times the power of flames, it wasn’t something young students could challenge.
Such a high level of flame power would likely turn anyone approaching it into ashes.
For a moment, Qi Yuntian found himself in an awkward position.
Seeing this, Yuan Qingcheng quickly put on a stern face and said, “Junior Brother Su, you’re being unreasonable. If you want to compete, do it properly. A hundred times the power of flames would kill anyone who gets close. Saying you want a hundred times is just ridiculous. Not only will you not gain any face, but you’ll also embarrass yourself even more.”
Although Yuan Qingcheng’s words seemed directed at Terra Su, every word clearly favored Qi Yuntian.
Terra Su’s face finally darkened slightly as he calmly retorted, “How is this unreasonable? Is there such a thing as an unreasonable competition? I said a hundred times the power of flames. If he’s too scared to go in, but I dare to, how is that unreasonable? Is the world supposed to revolve around him?”
Yuan Qingcheng, displeased, said, “If you want to compete, come up with a realistic plan.”
Terra Su coldly replied, “In your mind, a hundred times the power of flames isn’t realistic? I thought you were a senior student in Class A of Anyang Academy’s upper division, with broader horizons and a bigger heart. I didn’t expect you to be so narrow-minded.”
Yuan Qingcheng was at a loss for words, but a trace of anger flashed across his face.
Clearly, he had never been in such a situation, being scolded by a new student.
Being reprimanded by a new student was a huge blow to Yuan Qingcheng’s pride.
“How dare you speak to Senior Brother Yuan like that, you insolent brat!”
“When Senior Brother Yuan joined Anyang Academy, you were probably still playing in the mud somewhere. How shameless!”
The noble disciples present started shouting, but Terra Su ignored them completely.
He merely looked at Qi Yuntian and said, “Since you don’t dare to compete with a hundred times the power of flames, let’s take a step back. How many times are you willing to challenge? As long as you dare, I’ll accompany you.”
Hearing this, Qi Yuntian felt a surge of anger. He knew that no matter what number he said now, it would be inappropriate. Saying any number would be an indirect admission that he didn’t dare to challenge a hundred times.
He didn’t dare, but Terra Su did. This meant that even before the competition started, he had already lost in terms of momentum.
Even if he eventually won against Terra Su, the victory would be tainted, no longer flawless.
Fortunately, at this moment, Yuan Qingcheng saw Qi Yuntian’s predicament and quickly intervened, “Since you two can’t decide, let me make the decision for you. How about ten times the power of flames?”
Yuan Qingcheng’s suggestion gave Qi Yuntian a way out.
Qi Yuntian seized the opportunity, “In that case, let’s go with what Senior Brother Yuan said, ten times the power of flames.”
Ten times the power of flames was also extremely terrifying, not something an ordinary student could challenge. However, Qi Yuntian was confident that with his fire-attributed skills, he could endure for a while inside.
Terra Su shrugged, “Then ten times it is.”
“Go, Young Master Qi!”
“Go, Terra Su!”
The noble and commoner disciples immediately started cheering, though their support was clearly divided.
“Hmph.”
Qi Yuntian snorted coldly and strode towards the hall’s entrance.
He couldn’t wait to start the competition and see Terra Su’s embarrassed face. By then, Gu Qianyin would understand that this guy wasn’t worth her protection.
Yuan Qingcheng followed and opened the hall’s door. As soon as it opened, a wave of scorching heat hit them, making it feel like their hair was singed.
“There are many testing rooms inside the hall. Each of you can enter one.”
Yuan Qingcheng pointed to the rows of small rooms inside the hall, “But be careful. Ten times the power of flames is very dangerous. If you can’t endure it, don’t force yourself. Leave the room immediately to save your life.”
Qi Yuntian nodded coldly and randomly chose a room to enter.
Terra Su picked another room not far away.
Once they were inside, Yuan Qingcheng activated the testing mechanisms in both rooms, setting them to ten times the power of flames.
The crowd outside watched with curiosity, wondering how this competition would end.
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