Beautiful CEO's Super Expert-Chapter 1784: The Top 12!

"Next, we'll proceed with the second round of the competition!"

Ning Dingye's booming voice rang out once more.

Upon hearing this, the tens of thousands of spectators in the Martial Training Ground instantly became excited, knowing that the later rounds would be more thrilling!

In the second round, Ning Dingye would again be the one drawing lots, and naturally, no one suspected him of any misconduct!

Although he was a Prince, and a highly esteemed one at that, this was a competition of the Four Major Academies, and no matter how bold he might be, he wouldn't dare play tricks with this matter!

Indeed, his main purpose for being there was to express the royal family's regard for the Four Major Academies and, second, to showcase the royal family's prestige, nothing more!

"There are twenty-three people who have entered the second round, so one person will have a bye, allowing them to proceed directly to the next round!"

Ning Dingye smiled faintly as he spoke.

As soon as he finished speaking, a few of the participants in the Tongxuan Realm Third Turn or higher were somewhat at ease, knowing that as long as they didn't encounter each other, everything would be fine!

However, those in the Tongxuan Realm Second Turn were all a bit nervous, hoping to be that lucky individual!

Soon, a slip of paper appeared in Ning Dingye's hand, and many contestants were getting anxious, hoping to hear their name!

Ning Dingye was skilled at stirring emotions; he didn't immediately speak but instead glanced at the crowd below, paused for a moment, and then calmly said:

"The one with a bye is... Su Chen!"

As soon as the words came out, Jiang Shiqi and the others immediately screamed excitedly, some of them in disbelief!

Meanwhile, Lan Xinyi and those outside like Du Hanbing were also thrilled!

As for the Elders of Zhaixing Academy, they exchanged glances, surprised that Su Chen got a bye!

They couldn't help but recall what Li Changting had said earlier: if his luck was good enough, he might still make it into the top ten!

This seems to count as good luck, right?!

This way, without having to fight this round, he's already in the top twelve—not quite the top ten, yet almost there!

Li Changting also glanced at him, thinking to himself: this kid, his luck?!

Not to mention others, even Su Chen himself was somewhat stunned; although he didn't mind fighting a match, he didn't expect to be the one with the bye!

He shamelessly thought: isn't my luck just too good?!

Most of the other contestants showed Su Chen expressions of envy, even jealousy!

"Well, I'm sure everyone is eager for the upcoming matches, and I am also impatient!"

Ning Dingye laughed heartily:

"Next, let's officially begin!"

Soon, Ning Dingye drew the first match, both were Tongxuan Realm Second Turn, one from Zhaixing Academy, the other from True Martial Academy!

Because their cultivation levels were close, the battle was fierce, requiring dozens of moves before determining a winner; in the end, the contestant from Zhaixing Academy had the upper hand!

After announcing the victor, Ning Dingye drew two more names and proclaimed loudly:

"Next match, Qi Kuang versus Tan Gu!"

Upon his announcement, the two marched towards the Martial Stage!

Qi Kuang was the strongest from True Martial Academy, his strength nearly at the Tongxuan Realm Fourth Turn; even if not, he was close!

Thus, Tan Gu was also extremely frustrated, not expecting to meet such a formidable opponent in the second round, an opponent he basically couldn't defeat!

But there was no choice; the lot had been drawn, and he could only march forward resolutely!

"Please teach me!"

Tan Gu cupped his hands and said.

"You may strike first!"

Qi Kuang replied calmly.

When Su Chen said similar words earlier, many thought him arrogant. For Qi Kuang, however, it seemed natural, even regarded as a sign of elegance!

Tan Gu naturally did not feel insulted and said:

"Then I won't hold back!"

"Heavenly Grasping Hammer!"

Before finishing his words, he charged while shouting, simultaneously a massive hammer appeared in his hand, which he smashed down fiercely!

Immediately, a torrent surged, as if a black hole was created in the void; in front of the hammer, layers of air waves seemed to boil, rolling outward!

"It seems Tan Gu is not simple either!"

"Indeed, his strength should not be underestimated!"

...

Seeing the power of that hammer, many with insight displayed admiration!

However, at that moment, suddenly a long spear pierced through the air, creating a vacuum path, and upon contact with the layered air waves, it made them vanish like mist!

Subsequently, Qi Kuang's wrist flicked, and the spear skimmed past the edge of the hammer, heading straight for Tan Gu!

The speed was mind-blowing!

Everyone was shocked by the scene, and just then, the spear abruptly halted, stopping just three inches before Tan Gu's body!

Only then did the crowd breathe a sigh of relief, and Tan Gu's legs went weak with fear!

For a moment earlier, he thought he was going to die!

Then, Qi Kuang retracted his spear, and Tan Gu touched himself, realizing that his clothes had been drenched with sweat in that instant!

"I lost!"

Tan Gu said with sincere admiration:

"Thank you for sparing me!"

After speaking, he stepped off the stage!

"Qi Kuang—Victorious!"

Ning Dingye immediately announced and simultaneously cast an appreciative glance at Qi Kuang!

"So powerful!"

"Indeed, the spear was full of might, and most importantly, despite such power and speed, the control was effortless, truly remarkable!"

...

Witnessing Qi Kuang's astonishing performance, the crowd was filled with admiration!

In the time that followed, the tens of thousands, or even more than ten thousand spectators, also witnessed the performances of top contenders from various academies such as Wang Sheng and Leng Ning, who had been the focus from the start!

Though their opponents were much stronger than those in the first round, they still managed to defeat them effortlessly!

This made everyone marvel at the fact that fame has substance!

Of course, there were minor incidents, as Chen Xin and Wu Qing both encountered participants from their own academies, so their opponents conceded immediately for courtesy!

Thus, the second round came to an end!

"Today's competition has truly been an eye-opener for me, which indicates the abundance of talent among our Shenfeng Dynasty's younger generation!"

Ning Dingye exclaimed with gratified laughter:

"This makes me all the more eager for the matches among the final twelve outstanding contenders!"

With those words, the atmosphere grew even more restless, appearing extremely excited!

Because entering the final twelve, each person is not easy to contend with!

Even that young man who got a bye, though he took advantage, showcased certain abilities by defeating Sui Yu from the Tongxuan Realm Second Turn in the first round!

Nonetheless, in the general thought of the crowd, he's still considered among the lower tier of the twelve!