Chapter 86 Meow meow meow? What's this all about? How did the fight end so quickly?_2
Su Yan glanced at him and then asked, "Student Li Changxiao, I get the feeling you're quite well-informed. Do you know anything about this Yang Jianming? Give me the lowdown."
"We're not from the same city. I'm from Dongguan, and he's from Partial Mountain, so I really don't know much about him."
As he spoke, Li Changxiao suddenly became coy, "However..."
Su Yan raised an eyebrow, "However what?"
"It just so happens that I know a friend who studies in Bias Mountain City."
Li Changxiao said mysteriously, "From him, I learned that Yang Jianming is a bit odd."
Su Yan grew curious, "How so?"
Li Changxiao replied, "It's just that during his matches, he has never used Creature Skills."
"And similarly, none of the opponents he has faced have ever used Creature Skills either."
After saying this, he sounded somewhat uncertain, "I'm not sure if it's for the sake of fairness..."
After listening, Su Yan nodded thoughtfully, "I see..."
It seems Yang Jianming's so-called Invalidation Creature Skill most likely just nullifies the target's Creature Skills. Man, this Creature Skill is quite something. It's like making everyone swim naked together. I just don't know if it targets only one individual or if it's a wide-range AoE effect. If it can affect a wide area, then this Creature Skill would be incredible, practically a team-fight game-changer. That is, assuming it can distinguish between friend and foe. If it ends up neutralizing teammates' skills too, then forget I said anything...
Thinking this, Su Yan refocused his gaze on Li Changxiao. He had initially thought the other guy was just a chatterbox. But on closer reflection, he realized something wasn't quite right. It seemed the other party had approached him with a purpose—he was most likely here to gather intelligence. By making idle chit-chat, constantly probing and fishing for information, he aimed to understand potential rivals. This wasn't just Su Yan's gut feeling; it was a well-founded analysis. First, Li Changxiao had a relatively clear understanding of nearly all the top students in this year's college entrance exam. Second, although Li Changxiao appeared talkative, he had almost exclusively spoken only to Su Yan from start to finish, indicating a very specific target. Based on these points, Su Yan was 99% certain that this Li Changxiao fellow was a cunning old fox.
Just as he was thinking this...
Soon, the second round of matches began.
The chief examiner in the center of the square, his voice amplified by his HP, boomed as he declared, "The time for the second round of matches has arrived! All examinees, proceed to your respective Martial Arts Platforms!"
Upon hearing this, the examinees began walking towards their assigned Martial Arts Platforms.
「At the same time.」
School leaders from various cities in Nanjiang Province, along with officials from the Education Bureau, were discussing the probable outcomes of the upcoming sixteen matches.
"Does anyone know the student named Su Yan on Martial Arts Platform Number 16?"
"Never heard of him."
"Don't know him."
"He must have popped out from under a rock."
Everyone shook their heads, indicating they didn't know.
"Then who do you think has a greater chance of winning the match on Martial Arts Platform Number 16?"
"I think it's Yang Jianming. Although Su Yan seems like a dark horse, there also seems to be an element of luck involved. Plus, he hasn't yet faced any of the true top contenders for valedictorian..."
"I also think it's Yang Jianming. Judging by the first round, it's clear that this student named Su Yan lacks practical combat experience. That's a fatal weakness against a veteran like Yang Jianming..."
"I also feel it's Yang Jianming. After all, he's the strongest top student from Bias Mountain City. Defeating a top student from Luo City shouldn't be too difficult for him..."
The leaders voiced their opinions one after another, unanimously skeptical of Su Yan's chances.
It wasn't just these leaders; at that moment, most of the audience also believed Yang Jianming had a higher chance of winning.
After all, the scene from the first round of matches had left a deep impression on many spectators.
Zhang Yang, a top student from Shenzhen, had been so thoroughly overpowered by Yang Jianming that he couldn't fight back at all. In the end, even his arms were crippled...
That was truly terrifying...
As for Su Yan, who had quickly defeated a female top student from Dongguan, most people hadn't quite grasped what happened and didn't think it was anything special.
Because many still harbored the thought that a male examinee winning against a female examinee...
Isn't because the male examinee is very strong...
But because the female examinee was weak...
Soon, all the examinees had arrived at their respective Martial Arts Platforms.
On Martial Arts Platform Number 16, Su Yan and Yang Jianming stood facing each other in silence, waiting for the referee's signal.
Seeing both contestants were ready, the referee said routinely, "The match duration is ten minutes. If, during this time, you feel the disparity in strength is too great, please concede promptly to ensure your safety."
"Do either of you have any questions?"
"No."
"No."
"Very well, the match officially begins!"
At the same time, referees on the other Martial Arts Platforms also gave the signal to start.
Instantly, the atmosphere in the venue ignited.
Everyone was cheering and shouting.
Meanwhile, in the stands, the two Su sisters stood up, cupped their hands around their mouths, and yelled towards Martial Arts Platform Number 16, "Brother! You can do it!"
"Su Yan, beat him to a pulp!"
The two young girls shouted loudly, but unfortunately, the brawny men around them were shouting even louder.
As a result, their voices didn't travel far before being drowned out by the cacophony.
However, the Five Senses Perception of evolved beings far surpasses that of ordinary people.
And as a Rare Level Creature, Yang Jianming naturally heard the sisters' cheers.
Especially the younger sister's cry: "Su Yan, beat him to a pulp!"
In response, his face grew even darker, and with a chilling voice, he said, "Su Yan, I've changed my mind. Even if you want to concede, I won't give you the chance."
"I'm going to make you suffer right in front of your two sisters."
"Are you scared?"
With that, Yang Jianming's figure suddenly blurred. He shot towards Su Yan with lightning speed.
Such speed! It stunned all the evolved beings present.
The eyes of many university admissions officers widened in astonishment. They couldn't help but draw a sharp breath.
This kid is terrifyingly strong, they thought. We absolutely must recruit him to our university after the competition.
Under the gaze of thousands, in less than half a second, Yang Jianming reached Su Yan. His hand, now a blade, chopped towards Su Yan's neck. The force behind it was enough to shear through a steel pipe.
"Explode, Su—"
Before Yang Jianming could finish his sentence, his expression changed dramatically.
Then, a terrifying Creature Pressure suddenly erupted from Su Yan.
A loud THUD followed.
One second ago, Yang Jianming, his hand a blade, had been chopping at Su Yan.
The next second, as if struck by an immense force, his entire body was slammed to the ground. His face was pressed so hard against the ground that it was distorted, and the floor beneath him even began to crack.
In that moment, whether it was the audience on site or the viewers watching the national broadcast, nearly everyone's mind went blank...
The stands, packed with tens of thousands of spectators, fell so silent you could hear a pin drop...
Yang Jianming from Bias Mountain City... was actually suppressed by Su Yan from Luo City!
"Impossible!!"
In the leaders' section, the Director of the Bias Mountain City Education Bureau shot to his feet, his face a mask of shock.
He had seen it clearly! The examinee from Luo City hadn't moved an inch! How was Yang Jianming suppressed?!
"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"There must be some mistake!"
"Yang Jianming cannot be defeated!"
The Director of the Bias Mountain City Education Bureau simply couldn't accept this reality. He had high hopes for Yang Jianming, even counting on him to bring the title of provincial valedictorian back to Bias Mountain City this year.
Yet, the truth was brutally harsh.
Yang Jianming was suppressed. He was suppressed, utterly powerless to resist!
At the same time, in the recruitment gallery, the representatives from various universities were also in an uproar.
"This examinee must possess an incredibly powerful suppression Skill!"
"Teacher Qiu, did you gather the information on this student I asked for last time?"
"Call the president! This student warrants our special attention!"
The admissions officers from the various universities sprang into action...
Then, the audience on site, as well as the two hosts on the high platform, gradually regained their composure.
The male host, Zhao Lei, was particularly stunned. He was so shocked that, live on the national broadcast, he couldn't stop himself from swearing.
"Holy shit! Is this student even human?! From the qualifying matches until now, he's been crushing everyone. And now he's even instantly defeated the top student from Bias Mountain City..."
"Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn! Damn it all..."