The upcoming battle was between Ma Tianchuan and Gao Zhonglin.

Both were Third-class God Believers.

One worshipped God Nuosha, the other worshipped Divine Tan Lang.

Their fighting styles were both swift and equally matched, captivating everyone watching.

In contrast, the battle between Lu Ran and Kou Yingquan was a complete crush!

Where was the excitement in that, the back and forth like the clash between Gao and Ma?

In the end, Ma Tianchuan won by a narrow margin, claiming victory in the competition.

Thus, Lu Ran, Ma Tianchuan, and Wu Shanshan moved into the finals.

The finals would be a round-robin competition, where each of them would face off against the others.

Since Ma Tianchuan had just finished his battle and was receiving healing offstage, the first round naturally fell to Lu Ran and Wu Shanshan.

"Ranbao!" Chang Ying took long strides with her legs and, holding the cloth-wrapped Dawn Blade, reached Lu Ran in just two steps.

She whispered in a mysterious tone, "Do you want to use the Dawn Blade?"

"No need," Lu Ran shook his head.

"Wu Shanshan is quite strong," Deng Yutang spoke softly from the other side of Lu Ran.

Lu Ran nodded, "If there's a suitable opportunity, I'll summon it."

"Okay," Chang Ying's eyes lit up as she adjusted her grip on the Dawn Blade, "Then I won't hold on too tightly."

Lu Ran watched the wild girl with a smile, "Don't worry, you can't stop it.

Even if you hold it tightly, at most it'll take off with you, taking you up to the stage with it."

Chang Ying laughed, "That would be so cool~"

"Master, let's go!" Tian Tian approached Lu Ran, clenched her little fists tightly to cheer him on.

Tian Tian had once been Ma Tianchuan's teammate, but Wu Shanshan's arrival had directly pushed her aside.

"Yeah, I'll vent for you," Lu Ran patted Tian Tian's little head.

"No, no, that's not what I meant," Tian Tian shook her head repeatedly, "I'm just purely cheering for you."

People might not believe it if they were told,

But deep down, Tian Tian really didn't resent Wu Shanshan.

If it weren't for Wu Shanshan's short-sightedness, how could Tian Tian have joined this team, become Sister Ruyi's little sidekick, become Master Ran's little apprentice?

To have met such a group of comrades, facing this dangerous world together, Tian Tian felt extremely honored and infinitely grateful for heaven's gift...

Hold a grudge against Wu Shanshan?

No, quite the opposite!

Tian Tian even wanted to personally thank Wu Shanshan!

However, if Tian Tian actually did that, it would seem a little too heartrending...

"Lu Ran!" The voice of a teacher echoed from the podium.

"Here!" Lu Ran strode towards the podium.

At that moment, Wu Shanshan was standing on the east side of the podium, having been waiting for some time.

In her hand, she held an Ice Blue Wood Bow, which looked quite sophisticated.

"Attention!" The male teacher looked at the two, "This is the final match, and you three will have a round-robin competition.

The primary criterion for ranking is the number of wins.

If you all end up tied in terms of wins and losses, we will rank you based on your performance in the battles."

The teacher's gaze swept over Wu Shanshan and Lu Ran:

"In other words, you need to use all your skills to take down your opponent with the least cost and fastest speed.

If the wins are tied, these factors will be key to determining your rankings.

Do you both understand?"

Wu Shanshan gripped the Ice Blue Wood Bow tightly, "Understood."

Lu Ran held the Silent Night Blade, twirling it flamboyantly, "Got it."

The male teacher put the whistle in his mouth, fingers poised on his wristwatch, and mumbled, "Prepare yourselves!"

"Whoo!"

Instantly, dots of water droplets spread around Wu Shanshan.

Among them swam majestic blue dragons, creating a beautiful scene that was also quite imposing!

With the turmoil of air waves, Wu Shanshan's short hair fluttered vibrantly; she was the very picture of aliveness!

Even Lu Ran couldn't help but secretly nod in approval.

She truly deserved to be a disciple of the Second-Class God Ash.

Such a demeanor of a strong fighter was about to burst forth... well, she had already done so.

Just look at these countless little droplets everywhere~

"Whistle—" The male teacher blew the whistle.

The combat began!

Instantly, Wu Shanshan drew her bow and notched an arrow; a phantom shape suddenly emerged on the Ice Blue Wood Bow.

The Ashar Divine Skill, Sea Suppressing Bow!

This skill allowed the caster to summon a weapon out of thin air when unarmed.

If the caster possessed a weapon, it could enhance the existing weapon.

The effect of Ashar Divine Skill, Sea Suppressing Bow – automatic tracking – was simply breathtaking!

Of course, such an "Enchantment" had prerequisites.

The arrow you shot couldn't be ordinary; it had to be summoned by the Ashar Divine Skill.

"Swoosh~!"

Unreservedly, Wu Shanshan loosed an arrow!

The Divine Technique, Water Mist Arrow!

In the past, when Lu Ran and Wu Shanshan teamed up, he often saw this arrow.

Back then, the Water Mist Arrow was short and small, with very thin mist.

Now it...

had become thicker and longer.

The mist was no longer the body of the arrow but served as an adornment, swirling around the arrow body condensed from water flow.

"Crack!"

Lu Ran gripped the Silent Night Blade and directly shattered the Water Mist Arrow.

"Spurt~"

The Water Mist Arrow broke into mist, and Lu Ran stepped to the side.

This was no ordinary mist!

It could penetrate the body of its target, disrupting the enemy's Divine Power!

"What do you mean?" Lu Ran looked over at the imposing short-haired girl, "Courtesy before action?

Or do you want to show me how much it has grown since I left?"

Wu Shanshan frowned, clearly catching the implication in Lu Ran's words.

Leaving the team, was always a hurdle in Wu Shanshan's heart that she couldn't get over.

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