Just then, Ji Jiuying activated her lightning power, and the vortex above her head grew larger and larger, covering the entire arena and making a hissing sound. Countless bolts of lightning as thick as bowls struck from above.

Isn't this a perfect thunderstorm? Yet, these lightning bolts couldn't harm her in the slightest. Instead, Wolf's giant lightning ball on the stage was not only shattered, but Wolf himself had nowhere to escape and was struck by lightning in the thunderstorm, eventually collapsing unconscious on the stage.

Everyone gasped, unable to imagine how terrifying it would be to be in a thunderstorm.

Everyone, both below and on the platform, was stunned by this scene. In just two moves, Wolf Path lost completely!

With a wave of her hand, Ji Jiuying restored the arena to normal, as if the terrifying scene just now was merely everyone's illusion. However, the blood-stained wolf skin constantly reminded everyone that it was not an illusion.

"Wow, that's terrifying! This must be the shortest and fastest battle in the ranked matches ever!"

"Yeah, just two moves. Which bastard said it was just luck? I'll beat him to a pulp!"

"..."

Xiao Yichen's gaze fell on the slender figure on the stage, a smile flashing in his eyes. This girl really kept it well hidden.

Both Feng Yu and Lan Zhao were amazed, while Xuan Jing remained calm, as if he had known this outcome all along.

Jiang Ling and Jiang Xin, standing to the side, looked not only shocked but also puzzled.

This lightning attribute is exactly the same as the one that man used in the Dragon Clan's Secret Realm! What's going on?!

"Brother, don't you think Lan Xi's lightning attribute aura is similar to the one used by that man in the Dragon Clan Secret Realm?"

Jiang Ling nodded: "It is indeed very similar. The man's lightning attribute was just as pure back then."

Feng Yu, standing to the side, looked at the two of them with a puzzled expression: "Who are you talking about?"

Because the two were teleported to different places when they were in the Dragon Clan's Secret Realm, Feng Yu knew nothing about what happened in the Dragon Cave.

Jiang Ling and Jiang Xin recounted the entire story of how they dealt with the lightning-attribute dragon puppet. Feng Yu narrowed his eyes. So this was the man his second uncle cared about. His gaze fell on Ji Jiuying again. He figured that the man was probably her brother.

The two women weren't the only ones puzzled; Feng Qingxue, the host at the edge of the arena, also had her eyes fixed on Ji Jiuying. What was her relationship with that woman? Apart from being similar in age, they looked nothing alike. Considering that she was also brought to the academy by Second Master Feng, Feng Qingxue became even more confused. Could they both be from the Lan family? Otherwise, why would Second Master Feng protect them so much?

Something flashes through my mind, but I can't quite grasp it.

She was so engrossed in thinking about it that she forgot about the verdict until Luo Beiyue came up to remind her.

"Qingxue, what are you thinking about? I called you but you didn't respond. It's time to pronounce the verdict."

Feng Qingxue then realized: "Lanxi of the Formation Sect wins. In the next match, Lanxi of the Formation Sect will face off against the Weapon Sect."

As soon as he finished speaking, the audience erupted in noise again!

"It's the Weapon Master again. Going up there will probably just be giving away points."

"That's right!"

"..."

The people from the Weapon Sect immediately turned pale. If they lost again, their Weapon Sect would be at the bottom. When had they ever been so embarrassed?

Of the five sects, the most excited was the Array Sect, who stood tall and proud.

Ji Jiuying achieved a five-game winning streak, stunning everyone time and time again, setting a new record in the ladder competition, and also winning first place in the first round of the ladder competition.

The Array Sect went from last place to first place. Although it was only the first round, they were very happy. Finally, they were no longer looked down upon by other sects. Yang Luohe's lips curled up slightly. She did not disappoint her. From the class competition, she could feel that she was not just lucky as others said.

The Beast Taming Sect ranks second, the Alchemy Sect third, the Talisman and Fortune Sect fourth, and the Weaponry Sect fifth.

Ji Jiuying returned to her original seat expressionlessly. Despite having gone through five battles, she remained as calm and collected as ever. If people hadn't witnessed her prowess, they would have thought she was just strolling around the arena.

A group of people rushed over without thinking twice, but luckily Lan Zhao and Feng Yu had already positioned themselves to protect Ji Jiuying.

"Junior Sister Lan, you're amazing! You're practically our idol in the Array Sect!"

"Yeah, Junior Sister Lan, how did you do that?"

"Junior Sister Lan, you should have come to our Heavenly Class..."

"Junior Sister Lan, are you already at the peak of the Tribulation Transcending stage?"

"Junior Sister Lan, did you find that divine sword in the Wind and Cloud Secret Realm?"

"······"

Those who initially didn't think highly of Ji Jiuying were now calling her "Junior Sister Lan" repeatedly. Ji Jiuying frowned and said calmly, "Excuse me, I need to rest!"

"Hurry up and go back to your seats. Didn't you hear my sister say she's tired?" Lan Zhao shouted. Huang Qiming also came over: "Go back, everyone. There's still a competition later. You can ask any questions after the ladder competition is over."

Then everyone remembered that Ji Jiuying had played five matches in a row and must be very tired, even though she didn't look tired.

"Junior Sister Lan, come sit over there. It's cooler and has a better view."

"Get lost, get lost! My spot is the best, and I have my own homemade spiritual tea there."

"······"

Looking at Ji Jiuying now, surrounded by Feng Yu and Lan Zhaowei, Jiang Xin felt a pang of sadness. If she hadn't held onto her brother earlier, he probably would have already stepped forward to protect her just like Feng Yu.

Not far away, Leng Qingqing was not the same. Even though her Array Sect won first place, she felt no joy at all. She had the Thunder Coin given to her by the Leng family. If it weren't for her, the one being watched now should be Leng Qingqing!

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