Luo Xue and Zhao Qing felt their faces burning with embarrassment, losing face in front of all the committee members like this, how could they not care?

Nan Kai's defeat was definitely due to a difference in strength, but also because he was too nervous, launching a wild attack that his opponent easily dismantled, leading to a severe collapse afterward. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been so thoroughly controlled. His combat experience was just too lacking.

Fortunately, Saint's Grace still considered the host's dignity.

Luo Xue looked at the others, and Lu Shuai immediately averted his gaze. Damn it, playing for real, this was too fierce; there's no way to win. Huerta, on the other hand, was eager to try; he wasn't afraid of losing, whether taking down the opponent or getting taken down himself, he'd just go for it. But Luo Xue didn't choose him. Nan Kai was already the best combat strength among the veteran members. Fei Ruolin wasn't suitable, Hao Ye… this sycophant was good at brown-nosing but useless in tough battles. If only Li Xin were here, but unfortunately, he wasn't.

At this moment, Zhao Qing smiled, "Captain Simmons, back in Dragon Capital, I always wanted to spar with you. Now that we're in Celestial Capital, I must extend the hospitality as the host. Please, let's begin."

Zhao Qing stepped forward. Truly the heir of the Zhao Family, his demeanor and style were apparent. Simmons had no reason to refuse, "Haha, Brother Zhao, I heard many times of your Heaven-piercing Blade Slash during our time at the Canon Law School in Dragon Capital, and I hope you'll impart your skills."

"Please!"

The spectators' attitudes subtly shifted. It was evident that Simmons valued Zhao Qing more among the Celestial Capital team members. If both captains were to duel, he should accept Luo Xue's challenge, leaving his vice-captain, Lancer Knight, to face Simmons.

Matthew, Count Locknan, and Luo Jin had no particular attitude. They too were concerned about the Four Nations Tournament's situation. Winning was a mutual need for their respective interest groups, but the difficulty was high. A home advantage would provide more assurance, but if the gap in skill were too vast, things would become problematic.

Simmons wielded the mainstream greatsword of Moncalleta. The greatsword, which he swung with ease, produced a whistling sound as it moved through the air. As it lightly touched the ground, sparks flew, indicating the sword's weight. Luo Jin was a practical fighter, trained in the Canon Law School. With outstanding foundational skills and over ten years of experience with the Night Patrol, his judgment was remarkable. The weapon used by the opponent had significant mithril weight, meaning great power but also high spiritual ability consumption and physical burden. Yet, the way Simmons moved exuded a sense of effortless ease.

Zhao Qing chuckled lightly and drew his long saber, a Hundred Refinement Saber from the Hundred Martial Hall, evolved from battlefields. In Lille, the warrior spirit and various styles coexisted with regional disputes. Even after a thousand years of effort by the Moon God Church to establish roots, they still couldn't suppress the Hundred Martial Hall. The Lille people innately possess an extraordinary tenacity.

Zhao Qing's long saber was poised as Simmons held his greatsword with both hands, angling it towards the ground. In the next moment, spiritual abilities exploded as both charged forward with a roar. The Hundred Refinement Saber and the greatsword collided fiercely. Though Simmons seemed stronger, upon actual contact, it was clear Zhao Qing's strength was in no way inferior. Their long saber and greatsword clashed wildly.

Both adopted a wide-open fighting style, causing spiritual abilities to burst forth, creating sparks. They exchanged dozens of blows in an instant; Simmons' greatsword excelled in strength while Zhao Qing's long saber was superior in flexibility. However, Simmons' strength couldn't suppress Zhao Qing, nor did Zhao Qing's agility penetrate Simmons' defense, resulting in a stalemate.

Boom...

Simmons leveraged his strength into a series of powerful combos, forcing Zhao Qing into position. A massive overhead attack followed, but Zhao Qing evaded with a sliding spiral turn, countering with a diagonal stab at Simmons. Simmons tilted his head, and the Hundred Refinement Saber nearly grazed his cheek. He leaned back, pushed off with his foot, dragging his greatsword to quickly create distance. However, Zhao Qing rapidly pursued, thrusting his long saber forward. Simmons realized he couldn't dodge, condensed his spiritual ability, and planted his greatsword firmly into the ground.

Boom...

A precise sword standing block intercepted Zhao Qing's attack, followed by a counter punch. Zhao Qing met it with a punch of his own, resulting in a thunderous crash...

Both retreated several meters simultaneously, establishing a distance.

Applause erupted around them. Clearly, both hadn't displayed their full potential and were just warming up. Yet, this warm-up alone was impressive, prompting the Celestial Capital students to cheer vociferously, their throats growing hoarse.

Their gazes revealed that Zhao Qing was still the one to be trusted.

Li Xin, who was investigating Hex Academy's laboratory with the city guard team to see if experts could find any traces, was suddenly dragged away by students sent by Luo Jin, only to witness the pair's flamboyant battle.

"Uncle Luo, why call me here, I'm dealing with something serious." Li Xin was a bit speechless, assuming something major had occurred.

Luo Jin glared fiercely at Li Xin, indicating Archbishop Matthew and Count Locknan with a tilt of his head. Was this kid blind, no common sense at all? "The city guard team is already involved. You brat are irresponsible all day. How many times have I told you to study hard, train diligently, and prepare for the Four Nations Tournament to bring glory to the Canon Law School? You're embarrassing me as the Grand Wind Discipline Officer!"

Li Xin...

?

Higher rank crushes the lower; moreover, by a great margin. Li Xin could only nod in agreement.

"Saint Grace Canon Law School is a top-notch institution of Moncalleta, and Captain Simmons is one of the outstanding young talents of Moncalleta. You should learn from experts and not wander aimlessly. Learn from my seriousness!" Luo Jin proclaimed earnestly, mimicking the tone a Grand Wind Discipline Officer should have.

Archbishop Matthew and Count Locknan struggled to suppress their smirks, feeling that appointing Luo Jin as the Grand Wind Discipline Officer was akin to forcing a duck to perch on a pole. Nonetheless, among their own, the push had to be made.

They were keen on elevating Luo Jin to a higher position; becoming the headmaster in charge of the Canon Law School would be a significant leap across class boundaries.

Upon spotting Li Xin, Simmons couldn't take his eyes off him. Li Xin's presence had always been on his mind, feeling that Luo Xue was intentionally obscuring him. Without clarifying, planning would be difficult later on. "It seems this is the expert deeply trusted by the Grand Wind Discipline Officer. Could I have the pleasure of a match?"

Simmons directly inquiring caught the trio by surprise. Normally, Simmons wouldn't need to do so. Luo Jin was speaking offhandedly, but this opportunity couldn't be missed. It wasn't about winning or losing but about exposing Li Xin to high-level competition, especially since his reliance on unconventional tactics though highly lethal, didn't have much stage presence and needed rectifying. "Li Xin, spar with Captain Simmons."

The reasonable uncle has spoken, so of course, Li Xin complied. Simmons looked at Li Xin, "What weapon do you use?"

"Anything is fine," Li Xin answered without any particular preferences.

"Haha, excellent, then let's forgo the weapons and spar barehanded a few rounds." Simmons handed his greatsword to Lancer beside him, whose hands sagged from the weight, demonstrating the sword's heaviness.

The Celestial Capital students looked again towards Zhao Qing, surprised at his prowess.

Lancer pouted, damn it, the captain's stuff isn't something ordinary folks can handle, but the captain's abilities aren't something you rural folks can grasp. Our captain acts well too, of course, this time we're going to fiercely exploit Celestial Capital.

Simmons and Li Xin moved to the center of the arena. Unnoticed, a powerful aura pressed towards Li Xin with each step. As Simmons approached, he had already made his move, although only a few onlookers could sense it.

A tidal pressure enveloped Li Xin but stirred no waves. Li Xin felt the opponent's burning fighting spirit, seemingly intense?

But inexplicably, why the intensity?

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