Lin Guang's barrier immediately appeared on her body.

Yet an unexpected scene unfolded before everyone.

Wu Jie suddenly stepped forward, charging towards Lin Guang.

Only then did the audience realize that, unbeknownst to them, the distance between Wu Jie and Lin Guang had gradually shortened to just half of its original length during the previous phase of the attack and defense clash.

Wu Jie, also blessed with running shoes, shimmered with a faint glow—it's the effect of the Spirit Pattern [With the Wind], making his speed like a gust of wind. Additionally, for some unknown reason, his physical condition was exceptionally good at this moment. The combination of all three elements far surpassed Lin Guang's past life world record for the hundred-meter sprint, crossing the battlefield in an instant.

Vishdair seemed to have also noticed Wu Jie's intentions, his face changed.

But Lin Guang's barrier was currently helping her fend off the Dragon Claw, which meant she was also held back, taking a mere three seconds to break free and charge forward.

In these brief three seconds, it was enough for Wu Jie to reach Lin Guang and clench his fist.

At this distance, he could clearly see Lin Guang's expression.

Lin Guang looked somewhat frail, his handsome face unnaturally flushed, lips bright red and chapped—after all, unlike Wu Jie with his Fire Attribute talent, he had little resistance to high temperature environments.

His eyes were also bloodshot, indicating significant energy consumption, but the ethereal phenomenon surrounding him during Ethereum Charging was astonishing, making one forget about it.

Wu Jie, seeing Lin Guang seemingly unresponsive, prepared to throw a punch.

Yes, his final tactic was to attack the Spirit Master directly.

If Lin Guang could still react and deploy a barrier in such circumstances, then his last effort would be in vain, as Vishdair would soon arrive.

And he's certain that if he landed a hit, he could instantly knock Lin Guang down.

Because before going on stage, the principal gave him a potion of Tier One [Steel Body] Spirit Medicine to prevent him from being ambushed by Explosive Shot targeting his main body.

This potion not only greatly enhances the physical attributes of a Spirit Master but also expends its power to significantly increase the body's defense, akin to a one-time protective shield in the form of a potion.

In other words, it doesn't directly increase a Spirit Beast's combat power, at most making the Spirit Master less prone to fatigue and able to use more and for longer Spirit Rune Secret Techniques; hence, the combat power difference wouldn't be too significant if not targeting the Spirit Master's main body, which makes the rule's interpretation a bit ambiguous.

But now, he's about to use this method to win.

Wu Jie took a deep breath, face contorted, and swung his fist at Lin Guang's chest.

At that moment, time seemed to stop, with everyone's heart seemingly skipping a beat.

Even the leadership from the Education Bureau, the two principals, and even Director Han Lingxi on the main podium halted their conversation, staring at the match evolving to this point for reasons unknown.

Only the head of the Daoist School, renowned as the strongest director, Hua Bo, showed an expression of sincere appreciation.

Because in the next instant.

Lin Guang neither deployed a barrier nor was he hit, instead, he swiftly dodged the punch with an agile sidestep and crouch.

Then, the Fire Attribute Ether, already drawn by Ethereum Charging within a few meters radius, was channeled into his clenched right fist at an incredible speed.

The scene was almost identical to Vishdair using the Explosion Fist.

Subsequently, in Wu Jie's incredulous eyes.

In the cheers of the audience.

Under the gaze of the two principals.

Amidst the attention of all leaders on the main podium.

Lin Guang's waist and abdomen tightened, spine exerted, as he delivered the Explosion Fist onto Wu Jie's chest with an extremely standard straight punch posture.

A silver glow suddenly burst on Wu Jie's surface, holding against the punch for a second, but it shattered and sent him flying backward.

Then, as if detecting the penetration of the fist force from the Explosion Fist, the protective light membrane of the life-saving spiritual artifact opened in mid-air, ejecting the Fire Attribute Ether from his body.

Preserving his life.

And declaring his defeat.

"The match is decided!"

Lin Guang slowly retracted his fist, blew on his slightly scorched fist, shaking his head.

"Compared to that Tiger Shark, you're still too slow."

In the next moment, cheers erupted like thunder!

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