Anime, Girlfriend Shokuhou Misaki

Speed represents power. An attack reaching two times the speed of sound is akin to a Blackbird reconnaissance aircraft flying at full speed and directly colliding with a human—there's essentially no difference. This is where the name of Rabbit Play Lianlian's technique comes from.

"What—"

Rabbit Play Lianlian's pupils dilated instantly as Yuan Cuncheng appeared to her side.

"Bang!"

A dull impact sound rang out clearly. Her consciousness disconnected, and darkness suddenly fell before her eyes as Rabbit Play Lianlian crashed heavily to the ground.

"It's, it's over..."

An astonishing shout came from the loudspeakers.

"In just an instant, player Rabbit Play Lianlian has been defeated!"

"But, what exactly happened? Teacher Xijing, can you explain this situation?"

This wasn't just commentator Tsukuyomi's question; it was the question in the minds of the vast majority of people present.

Rabbit Play Lianlian's speed was very fast.

So fast that they couldn't clearly see Rabbit Play Lianlian's movements. However, what they could see clearly was that Rabbit Play Lianlian launched an attack, and then Rabbit Play Lianlian fell to the ground.

"Sorry, I can't say."

...

In the VIP seating area of the stands.

Sat a lady with a strong British style. She wore a pure white formal dress, white lace gloves on her hands, and didn't reveal even a bit of skin on her entire body, being completely wrapped up.

Also, for some reason.

Even though it was a completely enclosed arena, she held a parasol in her hand and wore a wide-brimmed hat, completely shielding her delicate face under the parasol and hat's brim. All that could be seen were her dazzling, sand-gold-like long hair and smooth chin.

"How is it, Tōka? Were you able to see clearly how Lianlian lost?"

The girl who had her chestnut hair braided into pigtails adjusted her glasses and said in a somewhat low voice.

Her features were very well-defined. Judging solely from her features, one could tell she was an exceptionally beautiful girl.

Moreover, even while sitting, one could tell that she was very tall and had an astonishingly developed figure. Even though it was just an ordinary student uniform, it stretched the chest area taut, giving a feeling that it couldn't be contained at all.

That's right, sitting here were the current number one and number two of Hagun Academy.

Number one, student council president 'Lightning Flash' Tōdō Tōka.

Number two, student vice president 'Scarlet Maiden' Kuitani Kanata.

"Is it the Intersecting Field?"

Kuitani Kanata turned to ask.

The so-called Intersecting Field is a realm that only top swordsmen can reach.

To explain it clearly, it means the swordsman can reach the enemy's attack range, which is called the Intersecting Field.

Regardless of whether the enemy is seen or not, regardless of whether the enemy's speed is fast or slow, as long as the enemy steps into the range of the Intersecting Field, a top swordsman's sixth sense, honed to the extreme, will definitely react to the enemy's attack.

This is the ability that the top swordsmen in this world can reach.

The reason she asked Tōdō Tōka was because her friend was a top swordsman.

She was even considered invincible within her own Intersecting Field.

"No, it isn't."

"I already said that Lianlian's speed suddenly decreased when she approached within thirty centimeters of Yuan Cuncheng's junior."

"She didn't rush into Yuan Cuncheng's Intersecting Field at normal speed and get countered."

Tōdō Tōka shook her head with certainty, her eyes fixed intently on the figure slowly leaving the training ground.

From the way Yuan Cuncheng made his move just now, she could be sure that this junior, strong as he was, definitely hadn't entered the ranks of top swordsmen.

Although his swordsmanship was already standardized, there were still many immature aspects to it.

"I think it's that Lianlian's punch speed was weakened when she entered a certain distance from Yuan Cuncheng."

"Although the degree of weakening wasn't significant, it was enough for Yuan Cuncheng to react and respond."

"So it's a skill similar to a domain."

Kuitani Kanata's gaze deepened a bit, and she sighed softly.

"For me, he's a very difficult and troublesome opponent."

"What about you? Tōka."

"Have you thought of a way to deal with him?"

She herself was the type who relied entirely on her ability. Her entire strength lay in the ability she developed, and once her ability was countered, she was basically stuck.

But her friend was different.

Her teacher was the guardian deity of Japan, 'Fighting God' Nangō Hikojirō. Both her martial arts and her ability had been trained to an extremely high standard.

"Yes!"

Once again pushing up the glasses on her nose, Tōdō Tōka replied with complete confidence.

...

"Congratulations."

Yuan Cuncheng, who had just come out, was immediately surrounded by Stella, Kurogane Ikki, and Kurogane Shizuku.

"There's nothing to congratulate me about. This wasn't difficult in the first place."

Yuan Cuncheng shrugged, revealing a relaxed and carefree demeanor.

"Makoto, you've gotten stronger again."

Unlike Stella's pure congratulations, Kurogane Ikki's congratulations were also very sincere, but there was more excitement in his eyes.

"That's not very important."

Slowly extending his hand, Yuan Cuncheng shook hands with Kurogane Ikki, and his gaze suddenly became sharp.

"I think I should be able to see your true strength next, Ikki."

It had been almost a week since that day.

Perhaps others thought Kurogane Ikki was a complete waste, but having been in contact with Kurogane Ikki for a week, he was certain that Kurogane Ikki was hiding something.

What he was hiding was probably the power that would allow him, as an F-ranked Knight, to break the rules and subvert the world.

"Of course."

"I can't afford to hold back my power against any of the next opponents."

Kurogane Ikki revealed a cheerful smile and walked into the passage from which Yuan Cuncheng had come.

That's right, the reason the others had come wasn't just to welcome Yuan Cuncheng. It was also because the next match was between Kurogane Ikki and a D-ranked Knight.

According to normal theory, this was an opponent that Kurogane Ikki absolutely couldn't win against.

"What's wrong, Stella?"

Yuan Cuncheng and Kurogane Shizuku were already preparing to return to the stands, but only Stella remained in place, fidgeting.

She looked like she wanted to say something but couldn't bring herself to say it.

"I discussed it with Stella and my brother earlier. After everyone's matches are over later, we'll go to the swimming pool together."

"Stella wants to invite you."

Chapter 071 Swimsuit Episode

The day after the selection matches!

At a certain large indoor hot spring amusement park.

Yuan Cuncheng, wearing swim trunks, stood by the pool, looking at Kurogane Ikki beside him with a look of admiration.

"After using that kind of move, you can still come out today as if nothing happened. Ikki, your body is really something else."

After Yuan Cuncheng's match ended yesterday, Stella invited Yuan Cuncheng to hang out.

These kinds of small things were of course no problem, so they appeared at this swimming pool today.

As for why Yuan Cuncheng asked Kurogane Ikki beside him this question, it was because of the trump card that Kurogane Ikki used yesterday.

Just as Yuan Cuncheng thought.

Kurogane Ikki did hide a trump card that could allow him to win, and the actual strength of this trump card was also very astonishing.

It was a Blade Art called One-Flash Shura.

Normally, no matter how much a person forces themselves to go all out, their instinct won't let them exceed their limits. They will reserve some of the power they use to maintain their life functions.

Kurogane Ikki's Blade Art is to actively destroy his survival instinct, squeezing out all of his power without leaving a drop, concentrating all of his power into one minute, forcibly concentrating all of his magic power, and strengthening his physical abilities dozens of times.

This is a Blade Art that is enough for Kurogane Ikki to cross his innate rank and fight against A-ranked Knights for that one minute.

"It's okay, I'm already used to it."

"In the beginning, my whole body would ache and I couldn't move the next day, but now, as long as I can wake up from a comatose state, I can move freely."

"What's more, there's also a treatment pod. There's nothing wrong with my body."

As he spoke, Kurogane Ikki raised his biceps to show that he was in very good condition.

"No, no, no."

Yuan Cuncheng shook his head like a rattle drum, and the expression on his face became serious.

"I think you should understand."

"Although your body is gradually adapting, actively destroying your survival instinct is not that simple."

"The destruction of the survival instinct is essentially squeezing your life force. If it's just once in a while, it's nothing, but your life force is constantly being consumed."

"Ikki, if this goes on, you'll have a very short life."

This was a friend's advice to him. If it weren't for Kurogane Ikki's careful guidance these past few days, he wouldn't have said such boring words.

"I know, but this is my only chance."

"No matter what, I will risk everything I have."

Kurogane Ikki was clearly smiling, but there wasn't a trace of hesitation in his smile. It was a firm belief.

At this time, Yuan Cuncheng understood.

His words just now were boring. These words of advice and concern were an insult to a man like Kurogane Ikki.

It was an insult to his firm belief.

He had already made the determination to give everything he had to achieve his ideals.

"I understand."

"Brother, how is it?"

The voice sounded very abrupt.

When Yuan Cuncheng and Kurogane Ikki turned around, a girl with a deep blue, one-piece lace swimsuit and a delicate and lovely appearance, like a doll, appeared in front of the two.

"Mm, very cute, Shizuku."

"In that case, let's go play on the other side."

Kurogane Shizuku directly reached out and grabbed Kurogane Ikki's hand and ran towards the other side of the pool.

"Wait, at this time, everyone should be togeth..."

"Seriously, brother, have you forgotten what I told you last night?"

"Ah, sorry, sorry."

In just a few seconds, the figures of these two siblings gradually drifted away.

Yuan Cuncheng could only vaguely hear what these two siblings were talking about.