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"I didn't cry," Jiang Kehan said, trying to justify herself, while looking awkwardly at Li Hui's face.
At this moment, the two rooms are clearly very close, yet they seem very far apart.
But within that distance, a wisp of light smoke was held by the two of them, who were reluctant to let go.
They each have their own reasons and things they can't give up, but what they have in common is that they all hope the other can live happily in this world.
The outcome is still uncertain.
……
……
The two quickly arrived at the training ground, which was still floating in mid-air, and the cheers and enthusiasm coming from inside could be heard.
However, unlike the training grounds which remain unchanged in appearance, Jiang Kehan has already spent a year at the academy, and she is no longer the person she used to be!
Let me spend my last brilliant moments at the academy, this one.
Jiang Kehan clenched her fists, a radiant smile on her face as she cheered inwardly: "I'm here! This time, I will stand at the very center and prove my brilliance with my strength!"
"Let's go." Li Hui waved to her. "Aili'er is already waiting for us in the private room."
Jiang Kehan nodded vigorously and quickly caught up with Li Hui.
When the two met Ariel, she was already quite impatient.
"Why are you so late? The selection process is about to start." She complained, leading the two to the glass wall.
"Look, there are quite a few great witches here this time, including Miss Shanlin and Yang Xiling, who defeated me last time."
There were also members of the Uzumaki Society. Although it wasn't the Great Witch who came, the Uzumaki Society itself had a Great Witch behind it, and a very powerful one at that!
It is actually very difficult to discern the strength of a Great Witch. Witches below the level of a Great Witch can only be distinguished by their simple social status or influence on society.
For example, a powerful witch who lives alone is usually not very strong, like Yang Xiling.
Those great witches who have their own power in the ideal world or have joined the imperial government are usually above average in strength, such as Shanlin.
Once the Great Witch can extend her reach into the Imaginary Land, the witch's incubation nest, then without a doubt, her strength will be among the most renowned of all the Great Witches.
So even though the Great Witch of the Whirlpool Society didn't come in person, her influence was enough for the other witches to regard anyone from the Whirlpool Society as a Great Witch.
But to Jiang Kehan's surprise, Shan Lin did not stand in the center, but instead stood with Yang Xiling on either side of a familiar face.
That is? !
Gu Qingci!!!
"You didn't expect that Gu Qingci would actually become a great witch, and that she would be even stronger than Miss Shan Lin as soon as she entered this stage."
"Is this what a true genius is?" Ariel looked at Gu Qingci's figure with some emotion.
With a carefree smile, Gu Qingci was dashing and heroic. Jiang Kehan could almost see the meaning of "riding the crest of success" in him.
With her hands in her pockets, she still wore that somewhat disdainful expression, appearing quite aloof.
But this time, no one booed her from below.
Everyone present knew that in Pingjiang City, Gu Qingci was the brightest star for the foreseeable future.
Jiang Kehan took a deep breath, her eyes filled with eagerness. Almost instantly, she thought of a famous saying from her hometown.
"He can be replaced!"
Gu Qingci put on a sincere smile, scanned the audience below, and said the most arrogant words in the simplest tone.
“You are the challengers.”
"So come on, I look forward to you standing in front of me and waving your staffs at me."
Almost instantly, the crowd erupted, but not in criticism or contempt; instead, it was filled with fervor—a burning desire to stand before Gu Qingci and become her rival.
Is this the true splendor of the Great Witch?
Jiang Kehan clutched her chest, barely able to contain her bloodlust.
Chapter 159 Yang Xiling: You'd better keep laughing
After saying a few simple words, Gu Qingci looked at Li Hui with a slightly provocative gaze.
Although the glass wall is one-way, allowing only those inside to see out, it cannot stop the Great Witch from spying, even with spells that isolate vision.
Jiang Kehan could clearly see Gu Qingci's smile and hear his lips: "Are you ready? I'm going to give you a lesson, Li Hui."
It seems that Teacher Gu Qingci still has a deep memory of Li Hui's truancy.
Jiang Kehan shamelessly gave Gu Qingci an honorific title, completely forgetting that she was the culprit who made the nickname "Ms. Walking on Thin Ice" spread.
However, she was somewhat gloating. It was extremely rare for Li Hui to be so embarrassed. It was like eating a smooth ice cream in winter, a feeling of pure bliss from head to toe.
True sisterhood is about laughing together in moments like this; that's what real sisters do.
"Heh, it seems Teacher Gu is also a little impatient." Li Hui suppressed her excitement and covered her chest.
She couldn't wait any longer; if it were up to her to fight the Great Witch, she'd be all for it.
However, if both sides' magic power is limited to the limit of 300, she also has her own arrogance!
Who is the challenger between the two of us is hard to say, Gu Qingci... Li Hui thought to herself.
After Gu Qingci led Shan Lin and Yang Xiling down, the host floated leisurely on a circular flying disc to the very center of the trial field, whereupon a transparent magical light screen unfolded.
Unlike simple technology, the magic light screen allows witches to switch between different perspectives by investing magic, including a god's-eye view and the first-person perspective of both sides during a duel, much like VR.
This is even more fun than a game. It's incredibly immersive, and you can learn spellcasting techniques from both sides in a duel. Most importantly, it lets them experience the feeling of being a genius.
Yes, this spell has undergone several great revisions, allowing the witch to briefly enter the other person's instantaneous thoughts while watching.
They can even enhance their talents through the self-adaptation of the magic cycle.
This is why modern witches are on average stronger than those of ancient times—witch duels select the most outstanding witches and extract replicable parts from their paths to serve as the foundation for the growth of other witches.
Witches nourish each other; only truly powerful and all-encompassing witches can reach the end in witch duels, symbolizing the pinnacle of personal power!
After the light screen unfolded, the host began speaking in a slightly exaggerated manner.
"Wow, it seems everyone's getting a little excited, that's right!"
"Gu Qingci will serve as the benchmark for this school team selection, to test the teaching quality of the Witch Academy!"
She smiled maliciously, but instead of showing the camera to Gu Qingci who hadn't turned around, she showed it to Yang Xiling, who was standing next to him with a sullen face.
As Gu Qingci's old rival, Yang Xiling was in a terrible mood after learning that the other party had become a great witch. Moreover, she now had to stand next to the other party as a foil, so it was no wonder that her expression was not pleasant.
But that's exactly what the host wanted, and her laughter became even more exaggerated.
"Let Ms. Yang Xiling give her opinion on this, since she was the one who served as the standard last time."
After a brief silence, someone burst out laughing, and the audience members clutched their stomachs as if they had been tickled, but out of politeness, they didn't laugh too loudly.
Although they all maintained a serious expression, their shoulders couldn't help but shrug, like sitting caterpillars, laughing uncontrollably.
What the hell?!
Yang Xiling silently looked at the host, feeling that the other party's family tree seemed a bit too thin, and should have a few more pages—I think you're asking for trouble, sister!
But out of consideration for her feelings, she could only grit her teeth, force a smile, and speak somewhat listlessly.
"Yes, as we all know, Gu Qingci is a powerful witch with great strength and high moral character, and she is someone we should all learn from. So I am very happy that she can take my place."
After she finished speaking, she gave a thumbs up, trying to prove that she was telling the truth.
Gu Qingci, who was next to her, couldn't help but laugh out loud. She pretended to cough, trying her best not to look at Yang Xiling.
Whether Yang Xiling's conscience bothers her or not, she is happy nonetheless.
"Click!" The host made a frame with his hands, quite satisfied with capturing the moment with his magic—Yang Xiling gave a forced smile and a thumbs up, while Gu Qingci pretended to cough next to her.
She could almost foresee that this photo would replace the iconic one of Gu Qingci raising his middle finger during the final showdown at Sanya Wang Shi.
Yes, that picture was also taken by her.
The host looked away somewhat guiltily, then continued excitedly.
"Then the challenger will no longer be Miss Ariel, the second-ranked student in the academy, but the top student who has maintained an air of mystery since the beginning of the school year—Li Hui!"
"You know, Ariel's own strength is enough to win the top spot in any previous year except for Wu Yuhan. How many surprises can Li Hui, who can convince her, bring us?"
"let us wait and see!"
Inside the private room, Li Hui straightened her collar, looking like a young lady with the demeanor of a true British gentleman.
She took out her staff, a thin sword with a blade no more than an inch long, which appeared to reflect the purity of others' hearts, but it was very heavy, made of the bones of some unknown creature.
"Kehan, Ailier, I'm going downstairs first." Li Hui couldn't help but whistle, but the two people next to her seemed much more nervous than she was.
Jiang Kehan, in particular, both hoped that Li Hui would perform well, but also didn't want her to perform too well.
"Okay, be careful." Jiang Kehan clenched her fist, then opened it under Li Hui's somewhat surprised gaze; inside was a piece of candy.
"If you feel nervous, eat some candy. It's my little trick to relieve tension, and it's a secret."
I think you need this candy more... Li Hui smiled helplessly, took the candy, tore off the coating, and put it in her mouth.
"I will, don't worry." She touched Jiang Kehan's head, then turned away, leaving the two of them both excited and apprehensive.
Unlike Ai Li'er, who ostentatiously jumped directly from the private room into the training ground, Li Hui slowly followed the path and walked step by step to the entrance of the training ground.
Gu Qingci was already waiting for her downstairs.
The two looked at each other, as if they were seeing another version of themselves, both of whom had perfectly transformed their talent into strength.
"Are you ready?" Gu Qingci also took out her staff, a very short wooden staff, which was somewhat out of character for her and was very simple.
This is the new staff she got after becoming the Great Witch.
"Of course." Li Hui bowed slightly to Gu Qingci, twirling his sword in response. The smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by pure fighting spirit and seriousness.
Chapter 160 Eternal Night Sky Island
As the two entered, the atmosphere gradually quieted down. Before the duel began, all the witches could fool around as much as they wanted, but once the duel started, they would watch with the utmost seriousness.
This is not only a respect for the duelists, but also a respect for the contributions made by witches behind witch duels.
It is the force of civilization's progress, and also an irreplaceable culture unique to the witch race.
The audience had already poured their magic into the magical light screen, including Jiang Kehan and Ai Lier. The two looked at each other, both a little nervous, but they couldn't hide the smiles on their lips.