Inner Ring City Observation Room, and Outer Ring City Observation Room.
Whether it was Di Yang, Wang Dashan, or others, they were prepared for Kang Ning to disappear on the Catfish Demon plane, and also for Zhang Lingfeng to end in failure.
In fact, the reason why a Catfish Demon King with a combat power of 24.0 appeared in this assessment was because the Star Realm System intentionally arranged it. The purpose was to make Zhang Lingfeng and Kang Ning fight side by side and understand that only by uniting can humans overcome difficulties and create miracles.
Unexpectedly, the Catfish Demon Kingâs speed was too fast, and Kang Ning performed too poorly, being knocked away after just a few rounds.
Once they lost the chance to team up, in everyoneâs eyes, it was impossible to defeat the Catfish Demon King.
Even though both Kang Ning and Zhang Lingfeng had defeated Catfish Demon Kings with a combat power of 23.0, as Zhang Lingfeng imagined, the Catfish Demon King whose fins had fully transformed into normal arms not only had a strong recovery ability but also had enduring endurance.
In such a sewer environment, Zhang Lingfeng and Kang Ning were already at a disadvantage. Once they lost the opportunity to team up, neither of them could defeat the Catfish Demon King.
Kang Ning is a case in point.
If that was Kang Ning, what about Zhang Lingfeng?
Who would have thought, Zhang Lingfeng not only saved Kang Ning at a critical moment but also suppressed the Catfish Demon King right from the start with his spear technique transformation power, making the Catfish Demon King retreat step by step, unlike Kang Ning who only managed to suppress at the initial moment of contact.
At this moment, Marquis Zhuge clearly saw that Zhang Lingfengâs spear technique transformation power had reached a small success, and it was through this power that the Catfish Demon King was unable to escape, always enshrouded in the power of the spear technique, even having problems with defense, getting several blood holes in its body after just a few encounters.
Unfortunately, the Catfish Demon Kingâs skin was tough, paired with an astonishing recovery ability, and while those wounds affected it, they were not lethal.
At the same time, the Catfish Demon King also realized the situation it was in, wanting not only to escape Zhang Lingfengâs spear shadow but also to distance itself, even disappearing from Zhang Lingfengâs sight.
In this simulated environment, the Catfish Demon Kingâs data and reactions were exactly the same as those of a real-world Catfish Demon King.
It had a crazy devouring desire for humans and a deep fear of death.
Seeing things go badly, it wanted to run!
"Quickly, go up!"
Seeing Kang Ning standing frozen, Hong Lixin couldnât help but shout.
If Kang Ning had rushed up at that moment, perhaps Zhang Lingfengâs spear technique could have struck the Catfish Demon Kingâs vital point, swiftly ending the battle.
But being in the scene, Kang Ning received infinitely more shock from Zhang Lingfeng than those in the observation room.
He was bewildered.
He could hardly believe his eyes, especially when he saw the impenetrable spear shadow, imagining that if he fought Zhang Lingfeng, he would be quickly pierced into a sieve by Zhang Lingfengâs spear technique.
His own saber technique simply couldnât defend.
Even if he awoke the strength of nine bulls and two tigers, in the face of absolute speed and superior skills, it would still pale in comparison.
Puff!
He saw blood splatter.
He also saw the attacking gaze of the Catfish Demon King and its chaotic steps.
Suddenly!
A blinding cold light flashed in the sewer.
With the advantage of superior speed, Zhang Lingfengâs spear technique became eerily faster, using that edge to break through all of the Catfish Demon Kingâs defenses. He precisely pierced the spear into the Catfish Demon Kingâs throat, then quickly lifted it, cutting it in two with a single stroke, spraying blood as the Catfish Demonâs body was sliced in half by Zhang Lingfengâs spear.
The massive body fell into the sewer, its nerves causing it to bounce several times on the ground before finally coming to rest.
"Whew!"
Zhang Lingfeng let out a long breath.
Even though he suppressed the Catfish Demon King from start to finish with the advantage of his spear technique transformation, the opponentâs recovery and endurance far exceeded his own. Even with all-weather breathing and exhaling ability to constantly recharge his stamina, in such a harsh sewer environment, Zhang Lingfengâs endurance couldnât compare to that of the Catfish Demon King unless his physical fitness could evolve to match it.
Although his combat power surpassed the opponentâs.
The victory was mainly reliant on the absolute advantage of spear technique transformation, controlling the fight from the moment of contact, ultimately causing the opponent to lose its defensive capabilities, allowing him to pierce its throat with one spear and cut it in half with another.
The entire process lasted less than two minutes.
And this kind of near-crazed ultimate eruption caused Zhang Lingfeng to consume a lot of power, even suggesting that if Kang Ningâs approach had been as conservative as his from the start, although the result would still have been failure when facing the Catfish Demon King, he would have lasted longer and perhaps made the Catfish Demon King pay a price.
Unfortunately, at this point, the strength difference between the two was clear, and even if Kang Ning regretted it, he couldnât change the current outcome.
Zhang Lingfeng not only saved his life but also killed the Catfish Demon King alone right in front of him.
It goes without saying how big the gap between them was.
Kang Ning realized this, awkwardly staring at Zhang Lingfeng, suddenly filled with anger. If not for Ye Xuanâs mother, he would still be under the schoolâs protection and wouldnât have suffered this blow.
Not only did he fail to bring glory to the school, but being crushed by Zhang Lingfeng also sapped his fighting spirit.
The final exams havenât even started yet, but it seemed like the first place was already in Zhang Lingfengâs pocket.
In the observation room.
Wang Dashan was thrilled, previously mistakenly thinking Zhang Lingfeng looked down on him, and was a bit annoyed. Now seeing Zhang Lingfengâs spear technique transformation power reach small success, he suddenly realized that he must let Zhang Lingfeng join Marquis Zhuge as soon as possible.
At the same time, Zhang Lingfengâs target shouldnât just be the first place in the final exams for the Outer Ring City but should compete with the martial arts students of the Inner Ring City. Perhaps by the college entrance exam next semester, Zhang Lingfengâs power could rank in the top ten in South City, competing with the favored ones of the Inner Ring City with resources and physical fitness exceeding 3.0.
If this can be achieved, the resource subsidy Ninth Middle School would receive will be more than expected, and perhaps in the following period, the rate of students unable to become martial artists before eighteen at Ninth Middle School will drop to a single digit.
"Perhaps Zhang Lingfengâs understanding of spear technique has always been there and hasnât disappeared despite the graffiti," Yang Liru thought, sighing.
Hong Lixin and Wang Dashan were startled, then thought the same as Yang Liru, looking excitedly at Zhang Lingfeng on the screen.
"Principal Wang, youâve played this move really far!" Liu Qing gritted teeth.
She realized Wang Dashan definitely knew about Zhang Lingfengâs change in power; otherwise, he wouldnât have refused Gao Yao before suddenly accepting Gao Yaoâs proposal by phone, arranging this simulation assessment to demonstrate through the Star Realm that Ninth Middle School has surpassed Zhengxing School, and hence obtain higher resource subsidies.
"Sis... Alas!" Wang Dashan didnât know how to explain, especially seeing the Zhengxing School representatives with faces dark as coal, knowing that any explanation couldnât heal their inner wounds.
"Who is that?"
Suddenly someone cried out in surprise.
People turned to the screen and saw a figure descending from a collapsed place into the sewer where Zhang Lingfeng and Kang Ning were.
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