Chapter 668: 1V3! All Together! I'm in a Hurry
What was meant to happen, happened after all!
A direct challenge to the non-specialist who had just entered Sacred Academy!
Call it despicable or shameless, but…
One has to admit…
This black-skinned giant named 'Derina' has practically secured his advancement!
When Derina made his challenge…
The beautiful headmaster on the high platform, along with other mentors, exchanged glances.
They had naturally heard about the peculiar non-specialist among the batch of level-100 newcomers.
Like everyone else, these mentors weren't optimistic about this non-specialist who had reached level 100 without a profession.
Everyone had chosen a profession, except for this non-specialist who stood out and made himself a target.
"How do you think he feels right now?"
"Probably cursing his bad luck. Just arrived from the outside world, only to get challenged and likely lose. If it were me, I'd be swearing too…"
"Agreed. They shouldn't have accepted this non-specialist into Sacred Academy. It lowers our standards. He should've gone to Kelan Academy instead."
"…"
The crowd was enjoying the spectacle.
The five minutes meant for preparation were overshadowed by this dramatic scene.
However…
What shocked everyone even more…
Was that another person raised their hand and loudly declared:
"Headmaster Bai, I also wish to challenge this non-specialist!"
Everyone turned to look.
It was another one of the five candidates for advancement—a human woman named Reina!
"Count me in too!"
Another woman beside Reina, named Aimesha, also wanted to claim this "free pass" to advancement.
Wow!!
The crowd was completely stunned!
Three people…
All challenging the non-specialist at the same time!
This was blatant disregard for Ling Zhan as a person!
To them, facing Ling Zhan meant an easy ticket to Sacred Academy.
Two others had considered raising their hands but refrained, realizing three challengers were already enough to make it look bad if they joined.
"Ladies, I made the first challenge. Shouldn't I go first?"
Derina looked at the other two challengers with a calm expression.
Reina, unbothered, sneered. "Let the non-specialist decide. Whoever he chooses gets to fight him!"
"Reina's right."
"At least give him the right to pick his opponent!"
Aimesha quickly added.
The headmaster, Bai Yuechan, and the mentors on the platform were equally astonished by the collective targeting.
At that moment…
They shifted their focus to Ling Zhan.
The young man being simultaneously challenged by three people remained completely calm, showing no trace of panic. He exuded an air of serenity.
Calm and composed, as if he wouldn't flinch even if a mountain collapsed before him.
His demeanor seemed to suggest that he didn't regard the challengers as threats.
Was he feigning confidence, or was he genuinely unafraid?
"Ling Zhan, correct?"
"Three challengers have named you for a duel."
"According to advancement rules, you cannot refuse challenges from Kelan Academy students."
"However, since there are three challengers, you have the right to choose one opponent."
Bai Yuechan spoke softly.
As soon as she finished speaking…
Ling Zhan had already left his seat and stepped onto the central arena of the hall!
...…
"Bold! Quite gutsy to step up without hesitation!"
The crowd couldn't help but admire Ling Zhan's courage as he confidently ascended the stage.
The three challengers quickly gathered below the arena.
At Bai Yuechan's signal, a mentor stepped forward to act as referee for the duel.
"Ling Zhan, you may choose one of the three challengers to fight."
"If you win, you'll avoid further challenges."
The mentor smiled as he explained.
Derina, Reina, and Aimesha were about to speak.
"All of you, come at me."
Ling Zhan's cold and aloof voice cut through the air.
"If you want to challenge me…"
"There's no need to squabble over who goes first. It's unnecessary and a waste of time. Just come at me together."
The moment those words were spoken…
Hiss…
The previously noisy hall fell into complete silence.
His tone was calm, yet his words were unbelievably arrogant, exuding an unparalleled dominance.
"What a madman! This guy is so cocky!"
"Challenging all three at once? He's not even treating them as people!"
"Strangely, though, his arrogance doesn't feel out of place coming from him…"
"Fine! Let him show off! All three should go up and cut him down!"
The crowd, initially stunned, erupted into jeers.
They had never seen anyone so brazen and arrogant!
Especially not a mere non-specialist!
A newcomer from outside the Holy Continent!
Who gave him the confidence to be so cocky?
A mere non-specialist!!
Ling Zhan's words were undoubtedly a massive provocation. Even onlookers felt the urge to join the fight.
If they could, they would all gang up on this arrogant non-specialist!
"Fine! Since you're asking for death, I'll grant it!"
"I'll make you pay for your arrogance!"
"Let's see if your strength matches your audacity!"
The three challengers, visibly furious, wasted no time leaping onto the stage to face Ling Zhan.
"Referee, how will the results be decided?"
At that moment.
Derina turned to the mentor acting as referee.
The referee replied calmly, "Given the circumstances, it's simple: whichever of you three defeats or kills him first will pass the advancement assessment."
Upon hearing this…
"Good!"
The three replied in unison.
This was effectively a competition to claim the final blow. Whoever succeeded would advance!
"You have no objections, correct?" The mentor turned to Ling Zhan.
Ling Zhan shook his head indifferently.
What objections could he have?
Thus…
1V3!!
The scene everyone had been anticipating unfolded.
Neither the referee nor the headmaster on the platform made any move to stop it.
Buzz!!
Without any further ado, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the countdown to the duel began.