Chapter 192: Evenly matched! [Caliburn] vs. [Severed Storm Gun]!
Chapter 192: Evenly matched! [Caliburn] vs. [Broken World·Storm Gun]!
"Who is Hu Lai looking at?"
There were doubtful voices coming from the stands.
In the eyes of the audience, Hu Lai was looking at the south side of the stands with full of fighting spirit.
Fortunately, the doubt did not last long, and the director very tactfully gave a close-up.
Russell's somewhat helpless smiling face appeared on the giant screen above the battlefield.
"Isn't this Russell from Nanjing University? Is Hu Lai looking at him?"
Although they knew that Hu Lai was looking at Russell, new doubts immediately arose in the minds of most viewers.
However, there are also viewers who have watched the Jiangxi Provincial Unified Examination and know the grudge between the two: "Russell and Hu Lai are old rivals. They fought against each other in the Jiangxi Provincial Unified Examination at the beginning of this year."
"It's obvious that Hu Lai lost."
"But now that Hu Lai has been taught by Master Fang for half a year, it's hard to say who will win."
"The problem is that Russell is also Master Bai's disciple, and it's not like you didn't watch the first game."
".Too."
Just as the audience was talking about it, Hu Lai walked down the platform, and his fighting spirit had undoubtedly been conveyed to Russell.
As for when we can meet each other
He believed he would not fall in the next round, and so did Russell.
However, fate obviously played a joke on Hu Lai.
The next four games were pretty average, with no particularly outstanding players.
After all the games were over, the list of opponents for the next round appeared in everyone's eyes.
The first thing that catches everyone's eye is.
NTU vs JTU.
In the stands, Guan Jie stared at NCU's next opponent with wide eyes and muttered to himself, "This is a lie!"
“Isn’t this purely shady?”
In his opinion, Hu Lai had just challenged Russell, and the two schools met in the next game.
He doesn't believe there is no shady deal.
Russell on the side didn't think so. After all, the national competition no longer needed to increase its popularity through hype. "It should be a normal grouping. Don't think too much about it."
Liu Yu nodded silently, and he also agreed with Russell's statement: "It's just that Jilin University is indeed a bit tricky."
As he said this, he pinched his eyebrows with a headache.
As it stands, Jilin University, led by Hu Lai, undoubtedly has the strength to sprint for the championship.
At this time, Russell spoke up: "It's okay. If I can beat Hu Lai once, I can naturally beat him the second time. Just leave it to me."
The four people from Nanjing University were speechless when they heard this. Russell gave them a great sense of security.
I am great, no need to say more.
But it was obvious that the other audience members present could not look at this result rationally.
"My goodness, these two met so soon? It's a bit fake."
"Yeah, I think so too. I don't believe you when you say that the organizing committee didn't have any shady dealings."
". I think this actually proves that there is no shady manipulation. After all, if they really wanted to stir up the heat, they could just let it ferment first and then let the two face off in the finals."
"You are saying that you are sure that Nanjing University and Jilin University can enter the finals. Where do you put Mingke University and Northwestern University of Science and Technology?"
Soon, arguments broke out in the stands about which school was the stronger in this national competition.
Soon after, the opponents of Mingke University and Northwestern University of Science and Technology also emerged.
In the next round, Mingke University will play against Shandong University, and Northwest University of Science and Technology will play against Wuhan University. Both are strong schools striving for the top eight and the top four.
"Okay, okay, don't think too much about it. I'll take you guys to have a meal first." Chai Hao came over with a smile.
NTU has now made it to the quarterfinals, far exceeding last year’s result, so it wouldn’t hurt to celebrate in advance.
Russell allowed his instructor to hold his shoulders and casually complained: "It's not a good thing to open champagne at halftime."
Chai Hao didn't take it seriously, but instead talked about something else: "Speaking of which, the principal and his team will also come to watch the next round of games."
Russell didn't care about this, but it was obvious that his other four teammates did not have the same calmness as him.
".Is it such a big fuss before the finals even begin?" Guan Jie swallowed nervously.
Du Jing, who was always expressionless beside him, was now pushing up her black-framed glasses to hide her inner panic.
"It's because you guys performed too well." Chai Hao shrugged. The main reason was that the Nanjing University Competition Club had basically not encountered any setbacks in the first few rounds of competition this year.
Often Russell can take on five people alone.
The more troublesome Kyoto University was also in a mess in front of Russell's new cards.
"Don't worry about it. Now that you can't resist, just enjoy it." Chai Hao patted Guan Jie's back as if to comfort him. "Anyway, it's better than last year. It can't be that much worse."
Guan Jie couldn't help but roll his eyes. Listen, is this what his instructor is saying?
But the first half of the sentence is correct. Now, as a card maker, what I should do is to enjoy the rest of the game.
The opportunity to fight so many powerful enemies without risking your life does not always come along.
Except for Hu Lai.
His life is in danger in every game.
The next day, when Russell was meditating and killing time in the hotel, a crisp knock on the door brought him back to reality.
"Duh duh duh."
He opened his eyes, frowned slightly, and released his mental power in one breath.
But after sensing who was coming, Russell couldn't help but be a little surprised.
"Senior sister?" Russell quickly opened the door and welcomed the intellectual beauty in. "Why are you here?"
He was now thankful that he had played with his friends too late yesterday, so he did not have to engage in a Pokémon battle.
Otherwise, the current situation would be so embarrassing that he would want to live on another planet.
"School is on vacation." Hu Tao's cold voice rang out in the room.
Russell then remembered that it was almost July, and it was not surprising that Nanjing University was on summer vacation at this time.
It is normal for my senior sister to come to Beidu to watch the game without classes.
But he immediately thought of another thing: "Will the teacher come?"
Kurumi shook her head first and then nodded slightly: "The teacher will come for the finals."
Russell sighed inwardly when he heard this. This gave him one more reason to make it to the finals.
If he didn't make it to the finals, wouldn't it be a bit embarrassing when Bai Yueming came? Although he knew that his teacher probably didn't care about such things.
"Are you about to break through?" After a long silence, Hu Tao asked the question in a calm, declarative tone.
Russell nodded. He felt that he was getting closer and closer to the gold level these days, and he might even make a breakthrough before he could even play in the national competition.
I don’t know if I can continue fighting at that time.
But realm is not something Russell can suppress just because he wants to. Even if he doesn't meditate every day, he will only get closer and closer to that threshold.
Alas, the troubles of genius.
If ordinary people knew Russell's thoughts, they would only have one thought.
I shark you!
Hu Tao was a little lonely at this time: "You will be leaving soon to take up a new post, right?"
"I am the only one left again."
Russell opened his mouth, not knowing what to say for a moment.
Apart from Hu Tao, his other senior brothers and sisters are very busy and may not say a word in the group for ten days or half a month.
Not to mention going back to Nandu to see Hutao.
"Senior Sister, you are not that old, why do you act like an empty-nest elderly?" Russell joked.
But thinking of the care the woman in front of him had given him when they were in Nandu, he quickly added, "Don't worry, Senior Sister. I'll come back to Nandu to see you more when I have time."
Hu Tao's expression looked a little better. "Good luck in tomorrow's game."
She made an encouraging gesture toward Russell.
On the third day, due to the gimmick of Russell vs. Hu Lai, the stadium seemed particularly crowded and noisy. In the preparation area, several people from Nanda were discussing countermeasures.
"How about we go first?" Guan Jie said hesitantly because he was not sure who would be the first to appear on stage at Jida University.
Liu Yu thought for a moment and agreed with Guan Jie's idea: "Russell, you will be the last one to appear. Wait for us to take care of the rest of Jida..."
However, before he could finish his words, he was interrupted by Russell: "No need, they have already made their choice."
Several people stared at the fighting stage in a daze.
At this time, Hu Lai had already entered the venue and was looking at them arrogantly.
Seeing this, Russell stood up calmly: "Don't worry, I will win."
"It's just like the time when the Jiangxi Province Unified Examination was held."
After saying that, he walked towards the battle department without looking back.
The dazzling spotlight shining on him made it difficult for the people of Nanzhong to open their eyes.
Seeing that Russell had already come to the sidelines, Hu Lai was so excited that he trembled all over: "Sure enough, Russell, you haven't changed!"
"But I am no longer the same person I used to be!"
"Today I will prove that I am reckless"
"No worse than you Russell!"
Russell sighed. This person really hasn't changed at all since the time of the Jiang Province Unified Examination: "Speaking harshly before the results come out will only slap yourself in the face."
Hu Lai was stunned for a moment, then he laughed as if he was going to die: "You are right."
"But you know, from that day on, I dream about you every day."
"It would be great to have another fight with you! Just thinking about it makes me so excited that I want to pull up the flag now!"
Russell felt a chill; he didn't want to be dreamed about by a grown man all day long.
Too lazy to pay attention to the other party, he summoned out a group of cards.
But after taking a look at Russell's cards, Hu Lai couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.
The scarred boy in a straw hat who had defeated him in the Jiang Province unified examination was not there. It was probably because Russell did not advance to the silver level.
Hu Lai didn't know that Luffy needed to reach the gold level to be promoted to the next level.
As the referee's whistle sounded, he finished dressing in an instant.
Hu Lai grasped the howling gale in his hands. Even though the scattered airflow had been weakened by the barrier, it still caused pain on people's cheeks.
Russell frowned as he looked at the scene in the field: "Has Fubuki's telekinesis controlling the wind been suppressed?"
Before he fought Hu Lai in person, he had not yet felt how strong the opponent's oppression was.
Now that the battle has just begun, Fubuki's ability to control the wind with telekinesis has basically lost its effect.
Her control over the wind was far inferior to that of the other party.
Fortunately, Telekinesis Spin can still be used normally, and its basic power as a defensive card has not been lost.
Lily attacked first, holding the holy sword burning with black flames.
The gorgeous holy sword wrapped in pitch-black flames slashed down at Hu Lai from top to bottom.
However, it was blocked by the invisible spear in Hu Lai's hand.
The wind and the black flames entangled together, and the sword body collided with the swirling airflow, making a harsh friction sound.
But Russell doesn't just have Lily as a card.
A sharp cry was heard, and the black-haired boy not far away raised his right hand indifferently.
A thin and long flash of lightning appeared in front of Hu Lai in an instant.
However, Hu Lai remained calm, and pushed Lily out with all his strength, then threw the wind gun in his hand out.
Under everyone's shocked gaze, the lightning was torn to pieces in an instant.
"Tsk, a mere trick." Hu Lai clenched the wind gun in his hand and took the initiative to attack Lily.
"Ding ding ding ding!"
The sound of weapons clashing continued.
The scattered black flames flew all over the sky.
Seeing this, Russell couldn't help but sigh in his heart: "Hu Lai's close combat ability is getting stronger and stronger."
Although Hu Lai was also very strong in the Jiangxi Province unified examination before, he was not as oppressive as he is now.
In the field, Nilu has enlarged her body.
With the long sword placed horizontally in front of her body, she completed the return of the blade.
The reddish spiritual pressure showed its presence wantonly, and the sense of danger from the top of the food chain was creeping in the hearts of all the audience.
The antelope knight holding a double-headed lance came in front of Hu Lai in a breath.
However, facing the double siege of Lily and Nilu, Hu Lai did not lose the upper hand at all: "Not enough, not enough, not enough!"
"Russell, is this all you have got?!"
He swept the two women away fiercely and slammed the gun on the ground.
The terrifying ravine instantly split the entire venue into two.
The overflowing strong wind caused ripples to appear in the barrier.
Seeing such a horrifying scene, the people of Nanzhong couldn't help but look at Russell worriedly.
Hu Lai's strength was far beyond their imagination.
Among the few people, only Walnut could calmly watch the battle continue.
On the field, Lily sighed and gave up the confrontation with Hu Lai.
The black flame of the holy sword in her hand dissipated in an instant, and then a faint golden light floated away.
Since we can't win in a head-on attack, let's release the curry stick and get rid of the madman on the opposite side in one go.
At this time, Unohana Retsu had already taken the initiative to step forward and trigger his own [Eight Thousand Flows·Hidden].
With the blessing of [Seireitei], the great evil man without any sorrow or joy showed his fangs to the world.
Hu Lai resisted the siege of two Death God-type cards, Nilu and Unohana Retsu, with a calm expression, and saw Lily who was releasing the Holy Sword out of the corner of his eye.
He was now confined to a small corner in the west under the powerful attack of the two women.
Faced with such a scene that could almost be called a desperate situation, Hu Lai was not surprised but delighted: "That's it!"
"Show all your cards!"
"Russell! Su!"
The next moment, a golden torrent fell, and Unohana Retsu and Nilu both dodged to a distance to avoid being accidentally injured by their teammates.
Hu Lai looked at the golden beam of light that was so close to him, his face looking horrified as if he wanted to eat someone.
"【Broken World·Storm Gun】!"
A faint light flickered, and a card shattered and gathered into the invisible spear in his right hand.
The golden beam of light was split into two and passed by Hu Lai. Although his hair was slightly curled by the aftermath, the light in Hu Lai's eyes was frighteningly bright at this time.
The terrifying torrent continuously impacted the barrier at the edge of the venue, and ordinary spectators felt suffocated when seeing this situation.
On the sidelines, Russell's pupils shrank: "Another card I haven't seen before. It turns out that I'm not the only one with a trump card."
After a while, as the curry sticks gradually disappeared, Hu Lai, looking somewhat tired, appeared in everyone's eyes.
At this time, the ground on both sides of him had disappeared, leaving only two deep gullies.
Although Hu Lai now looks a lot more embarrassed than at the beginning, his aura is far better than before.
He raised his mouth into an exaggerated grin and roared towards the sky.
"Come and fight!"
The next moment, Hu Lai suddenly rushed towards Lily, whose holy sword had been quietly shattered.
(End of this chapter)