Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 977 A Bolt of Lightning Adds Excitement

Chapter 977: Chapter 977 A Bolt of Lightning Adds Excitement

Everyone thought the outcome was about to be unveiled, when the thick clouds above suddenly lit up with a dazzling light, which also made Gu Fan’s heart skip a beat. His immediate reaction was to activate Vajra Body Protection to defend himself.

A bolt of lightning struck down with terrifying force upon the axe, its immense electricity causing Gu Fan and the Mountain-Cleaving Axe Iron Heng to twitch uncontrollably.

The bright light, the lightning, and the thunderbolt shocked everyone below, causing them all to scatter in alarm.

Mo Yun, Lord Xiong, the Female Sword Immortal, Jin Yi, Lu Bei, and the leader of the Xuanjian Sect all widened their eyes as they watched the stage, their hearts tensing up.

After the electric current passed, Gu Fan and Mountain-Cleaving Axe Iron Heng nearly fell at the same time, causing everyone’s hearts to quiver with the sound of their bodies hitting the ground.

Moments later, as everyone watched, not daring to approach and not seeing either of the two stand up, Mo Yun, worried, wanted to go up and check. However, she noticed that someone else was even more anxious than her.

The Female Sword Immortal rushed onto the stage to check on Gu Fan’s injuries and was surprised to see Gu Fan slowly start to stand up before she could get close. Reassured, the Female Sword Immortal immediately left the stage.

"Who exactly is this woman?" Mo Yun frowned, watching the Female Sword Immortal’s figure disappear into the crowd, then shifted her attention back to the stage.

Gu Fan struggled to his feet, his body very fatigued, only able to half lie there, yet even so, he was in much better shape than Mountain-Cleaving Axe Iron Heng.

"No way, this kid can still stand up?" People couldn’t believe it and then turned their eyes to Mountain-Cleaving Axe Iron Heng, but after waiting a long time, he still did not get up, so this Martial Arts Competition could only declare Gu Fan the winner.

This result was completely unexpected, leaving some unable to accept it and others exclaiming in amazement, "No way! Heavens, are you really helping this kid? Is his luck truly that good?"

With the outcome announced and no objections, as everyone had witnessed it with their own eyes, both Gu Fan and Mountain-Cleaving Axe Iron Heng had been struck by lightning, one stood up, and one did not.

However, what puzzled everyone was why it was Gu Fan. In terms of power, Gu Fan was but a third-rate expert, whereas Mountain-Cleaving Axe Iron Heng was a first-rate expert. Logically, it should have been Mountain-Cleaving Axe Iron Heng who got up.

The head of the gambling house, who had witnessed everything, furrowed his brow in confusion. He turned to ask the leader of Xuanjian Sect for his thoughts.

The leader of Xuanjian Sect explained, "If my guess is correct, it’s either that this kid has a special constitution, or the Martial Arts he practices are unique, which is why he could withstand the strike better than Mountain-Cleaving Axe Iron Heng."

Upon hearing this, the head of the gambling house remembered how Gu Fan had previously blocked a giant axe with his arm without suffering any damage.

"Interesting, interesting. It looks like we’ve all underestimated this kid." The leader of Xuanjian Sect was now paying attention to Gu Fan and immediately sent people to investigate his background.

After a while, his subordinates reported back, saying that Gu Fan had no affiliation to any sect, no notable background, and practiced a Martial Arts called Vajra Body Protection.

The leader of Xuanjian Sect was puzzled. Sometimes the most feared are the unaffiliated, those about whom nothing can be discovered. The more special their performance, the more troublesome they tend to be.

The gambling house boss didn’t see it that way: "Aren’t you overthinking it, Sect Leader? If it weren’t for the lightning assisting him just now, that kid would have definitely lost. His victory in this fight was purely luck."

"Luck, you say?" The leader of Xuanjian Sect also believed that Gu Fan had been lucky this time, but the problem was, in the Sub-level Martial Arts Competition, from the first round to the second round, this kid with seemingly mediocre strength had made it to the third round.

"Fine, even if you, kid, are lucky, I don’t believe you can make it through the third round of the competition," decided the leader of the Xuanjian Sect, choosing not to pay attention to Gu Fan anymore and focusing instead on the upcoming bouts.

However, strangely enough, as soon as Gu Fan’s match ended, the dark clouds dispersed and the sky gradually cleared. It happened so suddenly and departed so abruptly, making people feel once again as if the heavens were truly helping Gu Fan.

Now that the weather was good, the competition continued, but the following bouts could no longer pique everyone’s interest. People were still enthusiastically discussing Gu Fan.

"Do you think this kid is really blessed by the heavens? It’s too miraculous," someone said.

"Thank goodness I wasn’t foolish this time. I didn’t bet on this kid to lose, or I would have suffered another big loss," another chimed in.

"I’m thinking, maybe we should bet on this kid to win the third round?" someone else suggested.

"Yes, why didn’t I think of that? Since the heavens are helping that kid, let’s just place our bets," agreed another.

Thus, amidst the clamor of discussions, Gu Fan quickly became a hot topic and everyone began to view him favorably, feeling that Gu Fan must be blessed with good fortune to have made it this far.

Listening to these discussions, Lu Bei expressed his confusion; having lived for so long, this was the first time he’d seen someone like Gu Fan. Could it be that this kid might become the Martial Arts Alliance Leader?

Jin Yi wasn’t concerned with these discussions. His gaze was fixed on the residence where the leader of the Xuanjian Sect was staying. With the second round nearing its end and the thirty-two competitors being narrowed down to sixteen, meeting a real challenge wasn’t far off.

Noticing what was on Jin Yi’s mind, Lu Bei walked over and patted Jin Yi’s shoulder, "Don’t worry, don’t put too much pressure on yourself. Winning or losing isn’t important. Don’t forget that your master sent you here not just to challenge the leader of the Xuanjian Sect, but also to test how much you’ve improved in your recent training."

"I know, but I want to take revenge for my master," Jin Yi knew how harsh the sect leader had been to Jian Shen back when they were in the Xuanjian Sect.

Lu Bei slapped his forehead, looking exasperated, "Your master too, knowing full well that the leader of the Xuanjian Sect might become the Martial Arts Alliance Leader, yet staying unconcerned. It seems like as long as he has Qian Ye by his side, he is content."

Meanwhile, in a remote villa, Lin Xi was casting spells and making contact; she was so tired she was sweating profusely, almost to the point of exhaustion.

Lin Xi didn’t know where Gu Fan was; she could only randomly cast spells and sense the vast land. It took a great toll on her mind, but relying on a subtle sense, she felt that Gu Fan was in trouble and hence summoned a bolt of lightning to aid him.

However, at that moment, Lin Xi’s supernatural power was almost depleted, and she couldn’t accurately sense Gu Fan’s location. It was all up to luck, and she didn’t know if the Heavenly Thunder had assisted Gu Fan or not.

"What’s the matter, Qian Ye, you look very tired," Jian Shen came up to check on Lin Xi’s condition.

To this, Lin Xi said it was nothing serious: "You practice Martial Arts, and I need to practice my magic. I’ve just overdone it a bit; I’ll be fine after some rest."

Reassured by this response, Jian Shen repeatedly admonished Lin Xi not to push herself too hard.

Touched by Jian Shen’s concern, Lin Xi felt a warmth in her heart, but then she thought of Gu Fan, and her inner conflict started anew. The men she loved in both her past life and this life had arrived, making for a unique experience indeed.