Light Fortress Chapter 1692 - 372: Taboo Seal

The Family Master had informed him.

Today’s recruitment trial was slated to feature a "major figure" – this figure being him.

Should he manage to become an apprentice under the Changye Judge, his destiny would dramatically shift. The Huyan Family's influence was hardly substantial; while they might hold some sway within the Jiuning District, their impact in Changye was negligible. Even if the Family Master happened to be acquainted with the Qihe Judge, a few mere words wouldn't suffice to secure a place in the Judgement Institute.

He absolutely had to give his utmost in this trial to attain the finest results.

Consequently, upon reaching the top sixteen, he intensified his effort in every subsequent round!

The objective was to earn the high regard of the Qihe Judge!

This particular match would prove no different.

"Allow me to be explicit from the outset; my next action will be quite forceful."

Huyan Yu cinched the band around his forehead with considerable pressure, then slowly released his breath: "In the duels prior, you might not have taken notice, but my opponents ultimately suffered crushing defeats. If you wish to avoid injury... I strongly advise you to leap from the ring and concede defeat right now."

Liu Quan merely met his opponent's gaze with a steady, silent stare.

His focus remained fixed on Huyan Yu's left hand.

The "recruitment trial" conducted by the Judgement Institute did not impose restrictions on the use of sealed objects. However, low-level Transcendents possessed very few such items due to their inability to withstand the strain or provide sufficient spiritual power. Thus, at best, they employed rudimentary "Extraordinary Ancient Text Diagrams"...

The allowance for using sealed objects was implemented because family assets constituted an important consideration among the trial's evaluation criteria.

Where would ordinary Transcendents procure sealed objects?

If someone could genuinely present a collection of sealed objects during the Initial Stage, they would undoubtedly be a "wealthy young master" hailing from an exceedingly prosperous family; enlisting such Transcendents into the Dojo could, more or less, offer some benefit to the Judgement Institute.

Liu Quan was thoroughly convinced that the wristband adorning Huyan Yu’s left arm was indeed a sealed object.

Yet, the preceding battles had been concluded with effortless ease,

Therefore, Huyan Yu had no necessity whatsoever to deploy his sealed objects—

"Whoosh!"

After adjusting his headband and offering his greetings, Huyan Yu granted Liu Quan three seconds to surrender before launching an aggressive advance.

The arena measured a mere forty meters in length and width.

Huyan Yu required only two seconds to close the distance, pouncing beside Liu Quan like a ferocious leopard. His assault commenced with a powerful cannon fist. A dull thud resounded through the air, reminiscent of an artillery shell's discharge—

Although the Huyan Family was merely an affiliated branch of the five major families, it was still recognized as a "family."

Huyan Yu commenced his cultivation of body techniques alongside his father at the tender age of six, enduring daily immersions in medicinal baths for bodily recuperation, with Extraordinary Sealed Objects assisting in his spiritual mending.

Every single punch and kick he meticulously practiced was under the tutelage of locally renowned masters!

Defeat?

Throughout his fifteen years of existence, this word had never found a place in his vocabulary!

"Boom!"

This punch, echoing the power of an artillery shell, struck empty air, producing only a localized sphere of muffled sound.

The strike had missed!

Huyan Yu’s pupils constricted almost imperceptibly, and he swiftly tilted his head upward, catching sight of a fleeting shadow.

Liu Quan's speed was not particularly remarkable.

However, he had been observing Huyan Yu for an extended period. Even before the duel officially commenced, he was thoroughly analyzing the most formidable opponent within the arena. A competent Spiritual Extraordinary is obligated to evade direct confrontations with heavily offensive types, thus he opted to position himself in the farthest corner of the ring from Huyan Yu. As his opponent assumed a ready stance, he prepared himself for the imminent battle.

The instant Huyan Yu seemed to vanish, Liu Quan launched himself from the ring's edge railing.

This maneuver was possible precisely because his observation had been both meticulous and patient.

Consequently, Liu Quan already possessed a degree of "foresight" concerning Huyan Yu's intended actions...

Within his mind, he had already replayed the impending battle countless times, devising contingency plans for every conceivable scenario.

Liu Quan propelled himself into the air from the platform, then executed a powerful downward swing with an inverted golden hook kick.

He had diligently honed his body techniques at the Qinghe District training camp on a daily basis.

It was precisely due to his awareness that a Spiritual Extraordinary inherently possessed weaker physical capabilities, that he pushed his body far beyond its perceived limits.

To participate in the Judgement Institute's recruitment trial, physical engagement was unavoidable.

To emerge victorious, he had to perform at the absolute peak of his abilities!

"Bang," a dull impact!

Relying on his instincts, Huyan Yu successfully deflected the descending blow with an arm guard, then retaliated with a swift punch. Liu Quan countered with his knee, utilizing the downward momentum to launch himself backward, and the two combatants swiftly separated, resuming their initial positions.

"You are... quite interesting."

Huyan Yu flexed his hand.

His fist felt marginally numb.

Leaning slightly back against the railing, Liu Quan remained silently... Yet at this moment, his right leg was trembling uncontrollably.

Indeed, no matter how well the pre-battle plan is made, unexpected problems always arise during execution.

He underestimated Moonlight’s striking power. That punch made his entire right leg almost unable to stand.

Bang!

Huyan Yu also noticed this detail.

He darted forward with a flying kick, but again, it merely swept through a shadow; Liu Quan rolled skillfully, leaping away but once more evading Huyan Yu’s attack relying on the capture of "spiritual power"... The wind constantly howled across the ring, and Huyan Yu’s expression grew darker as he continued to try catching Liu Quan’s landing point on the stage, but at this moment, the specialty of the Spiritual Transcendent shone.

Liu Quan repeatedly preempted Huyan Yu’s predictions.

For a moment, the shadowy figures of the two teenagers flew around the ring.

Huyan Yu’s expression became increasingly grim, eager to resolve the fight, yet his opponent stubbornly refused to yield...