Chapter 5: furious but serious

_Episode 13: The Tournament Flames_

Yuoyuo's eyes flash with anger as Shen Yue's hand closes around her hair, dragging her down. She's enraged, her assassin's pride wounded.

"I must win at all costs!" Shen Yue declares, his voice cold and ruthless.

Yuoyuo's gaze turns icy white as she unlocks her 9th meridian, hidden until now. The air around her distorts, and a magnificent projection of Buddha materializes, its presence commanding and powerful.

The crowd erupts into chaos, awestruck by the sudden turn of events. Maki Kibasu watches, his eyes wide with wonder.

The Buddha's projection raises its hand, and a blast of energy obliterates the arena, sending debris flying everywhere. Shen Yue stumbles back, his eyes wide with fear.

Yuoyuo rises, her hair disheveled, her eyes still blazing with fury. "You should not have underestimated me."

The referee struggles to regain control, but the battle has reached its climax. Who will emerge victorious from the ruins of the arena?

Yuoyuo's final skill, "Assassin's Soul: Undefeated Behemoth," unleashes a devastating blast of energy, striking Shen Yue with unparalleled force. He crumples to the ground, defeated.

Gora, watching from the shadows, nods in approval. "Impressive. She's a true assassin."

Patriarch Omaru Tensi, with a wave of his hand, restores the arena using his Light Creation magic. The air shimmers, and the destruction is reversed, revealing a new, more resilient stage.

Gora mutters to himself, "Hope I don't face him in the tournament. I might not survive..."

The next contestants take the stage: Maki Kibasu (Commoner) and Mei Chen (Chen Family).

Maki, with his 4 meridian unlocks, looks determined, his eyes fixed on Mei Chen. Mei Chen, with her 6 meridian unlocks, smirks confidently, her magic swirling around her.

The crowd senses an intriguing battle brewing. Who will emerge victorious?

_Episode 13: The Tournament Flames_

Maki Kibasu, undaunted by Mei Chen's taunts, charges forward with his sword at the ready. His Divine Alchemy magic allows him to imbue his weapon with any magical property, making him a formidable opponent.

Mei Chen sneers, confident in her necromancy and talisman creation abilities. "You're no match for me, peasant. Scram while you can!"

Yuoyuo Ling, watching from the sidelines, looks concerned, her eyes fixed on Maki.

Maki, fueled by his determination, unleashes a thousand sword formation, a technique honed through rigorous training with his father. The air is filled with the whisper of blades as the swords converge on Mei Chen.

Mei Chen raises her hand, and a mysterious cipher appears, blocking the sword formation. With a wave of her hand, she summons skeletal warriors from the depths of the underworld.

"You haven't seen anything yet," Mei Chen declares, her eyes gleaming with malevolent intent.

The skeletons charge towards Maki, their bony fists swinging. Maki stands firm, his sword flashing with a fierce determination.

The battle rages on, with Maki's sword magic clashing against Mei Chen's dark necromancy. Who will gain the upper hand?

Maki Kibasu stands firm, his sword flashing with a fierce determination as the skeletal warriors close in. With a swift gesture, he activates his Divine Alchemy magic, imbuing his sword with the power of fire. The blade ignites, casting a warm glow across the arena.

Mei Chen smirks, confident in her necromancy. "You think a little fire will stop my undead minions?"

With a wave of her hand, she commands the skeletons to surround Maki. He spins, his flaming sword slicing through the bony horde. However, more skeletons rise from the ground, replacing their fallen comrades.

Maki's eyes narrow, his mind racing for a strategy. He recalls his father's words: "A true warrior adapts and innovates."

With newfound resolve, Maki focuses his magic, creating a localized explosion that incinerates the surrounding skeletons. The blast sends Mei Chen stumbling back, her eyes widening in surprise.

The crowd gasps, impressed by Maki's cunning and magical prowess.

Mei Chen's expression darkens, her voice dripping with malice. "You may have won this small victory, but I'll crush you with my ultimate technique!"

She raises her hands, and a colossal undead behemoth rises from the depths of the underworld. The creature's eyes glow with an otherworldly energy, its presence casting a dark shadow across the arena.

Maki stands tall, his flaming sword at the ready. "Bring it on!"

The battle rages on, with Maki facing his greatest challenge yet. Will he emerge victorious, or will Mei Chen's necromancy prove too powerful?

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