Chapter 29: Confrontation Match

Confrontation matches are divided into three types: 1v1 solo confrontations,
duos, and team confrontations, which usually involve four people.
After the match begins, the use of abilities is allowed. One side wins, if they knock
the other side down and they can't get up.
Alternatively, if one side pins the other to the ground, rendering them unable to
retaliate, when time runs out, they win.
This is also why He Jing and the others didn't want Shen Bumian to participate, in
their understanding, Shen Bumian couldn't use abilities.
Facing an A-class ability user and an Alpha, his chances of winning were slim.
Furthermore, during the first half of the match, pheromones are not allowed.
They are only permitted in the second half.
How could someone without abilities survive the first half to even get to the
second half and release pheromones?
When they saw Shen Bumian's name, everyone's hearts sank, genuinely worried
for him.
At the same time, no one understood why Qin Luzhi would be willing to let Shen
Meiren go up with him.
Shen Bumian stood in the center of the arena, showing no signs of timidity against
the two opponents. However, the two opponents clearly looked down on him.
"You're Shen Bumian, right? We know you! The useless beauty, aren't you? Are
you here to be a sacrificial lamb? Hahahahaha, don't cry later."
Confrontation matches are different. Although they are also surrounded by a light
shield.
But the audience outside could hear what the people inside were saying. The two
opponents' mocking and laughing fell clearly into everyone's ears.
Some people shared the same sentiment, a bit condescendingly thinking that
Shen Bumian was just there to embarrass himself.
The rest of the people were somewhat angry, believing that as members of the
First Military Academy, such bullying behavior shouldn't exist.
They indignantly thought, Boss Qin will beat them up and abuse them severely.
And Qin Luzhi on the stage indeed found the two of them displeasing. Seeing Shen
Bumian's unchanged expression, his anger slightly calmed down.
He didn't say anything, just swept his gaze lightly over the two, full of disdain,
which almost made the two opponents jump.
"Oh, Shen Meiren has so many protectors! You can even hook up with a second-
year student in a confrontation match. If you ask me, Omegas should just stay
home. Go to a noble school, why come to the First Military Academy?"
In the audience, Zhou Yizhou held his forehead. Where did this 'straight A cancer'
come from?
He was practically dancing on Mianmian's radar, unbearable to watch. Zhou
Yizhou even felt a bit like he was watching a show.
Shen Bumian chuckled after hearing that. The person who spoke was momentarily
stunned, his face a little red, feeling that Shen Bumian was simply enchanting.
He thought that even if Shen Bumian was like this, they wouldn't go easy on him.
Shen Bumian took two steps and softly asked, "Do you think I can't beat you? And
do you think Omegas are inferior?"
The person stammered, "Isn't that true? Omega genes are naturally weaker. We're
just telling the truth."
Shen Bumian nodded without further argument, his eyes light. "Just wait and see.
Don't cry then."
The countdown on the screen began. There was no break time between the first
and second halves, each lasting ten minutes.
Qin Luzhi and Shen Bumian hadn't made a move yet when the two opponents
raised their hands and activated their abilities.
One of the opponents has an A-class fire ability, and the other has a strong A-class
elemental ability, capable of controlling elements like metal, wood, water, fire,
earth, and lightning.
The specific element they can summon depends on the stability of their mental
energy, making it uncertain.
Ability users are mainly divided into two categories, attack-type abilities and
mental-type abilities.
Compared to Qin Luzhi, a 3S-class full ability user who can skillfully control all
elements, 2S and S-class ability users can simply control basic natural elements
and those like metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, in addition to their unique
derived abilities.
Generally, those at S-class and above have two exclusive abilities, while ability
users below S-class only have abilities related to simpler elements.
Ability users can enhance their abilities through mental training, but few succeed.
Shen Bumian currently only knows of He Jing's S-class ability, time and space
tearing, which can teleport people to specific coordinates, even from one planet
to another. It's a crucial support ability.
As Shen Bumian was thinking, two fireballs suddenly appeared in the air, streaking
towards him and Qin Luzhi.
Qin Luzhi had already anticipated them and dodged, but Shen Bumian stood his
ground, taking the direct hit. Everyone's hearts leaped.
However, after a few seconds, Shen Bumian remained in place, not moving an
inch, with no visible damage.
Surprise flashed in everyone's eyes, many couldn't sit still and even wanted to go
up to the stage to check.
Qin Luzhi knew Shen Bumian likely had the ability to protect himself, but he was
still startled.
The last time Shen Bumian was kidnapped, they all knew he'd been attacked by
abilities without being injured.
But they didn't know how. Now, seeing it firsthand, even he couldn't help but be
surprised.
"Oh my god, what kind of move is this? I haven't seen such ability before?"
Someone couldn't help but say it, but everyone looked at the stage and didn't
answer him.
The fire ability user stared wide-eyed, incredulous that Shen Bumian hadn't
dodged yet remained unharmed.
Then, more fireballs appeared in the air, directly assaulting Shen Bumian, while
the other opponent launched a lightning array attack at Qin Luzhi.
Shen Bumian still didn't dodge, letting the fireballs hit him or graze past him.
He remained expressionless, walking through the scorching heat on the ground
towards the fire ability user.
Qin Luzhi immediately activated his ability, trace back to the source. Instantly, the
lightning array changed course, surrounding the person who had initiated the
ability.
Qin Luzhi then flashed in front of Shen Bumian, raising a protective barrier, which
instantly nullified the fire attack.
Shen Bumian was now protected behind Qin Luzhi, and the ground was no longer
scorched and pitted but perfectly smooth.
Shen Bumian was slightly taken aback. "Qin Luzhi? A mere A-class ability can't hurt
me, you don't need to..."
He wanted to say Qin Luzhi didn't need to break away to protect him, but before
he could finish, he met his partner's serious gaze and couldn't utter the rest of the
sentence.
Qin Luzhi was slightly annoyed. "Even if you're immune to abilities, why didn't you
dodge? Letting the attacks land on you? What if you got hurt? What if?"
As Qin Luzhi spoke, the air solidified again. Shen Bumian lowered his gaze, saying
nothing.
He couldn't quite describe how he felt, it was a bit stifling, and he felt a little at a
loss.
Qin Luzhi thought his tone had been too harsh and had scared Shen Bumian. He
silently exhaled.
"I'm sorry, but can you please dodge? Didn't we agree you'd stay behind me?"
Shen Bumian still didn't speak. He felt that Qin Luzhi seemed to be getting more
skilled at apologizing.
Actually, it wasn't Qin Luzhi's fault, yet he apologized anyway.
A few seconds later, Shen Bumian still nodded, stepped aside, and stood behind
Qin Luzhi.
Qin Luzhi quietly breathed a sigh of relief, it seemed he wasn't angry.
He didn't remove the barrier, lightly raised his right hand, and drew a cross,
activating his S-class ability, Cross Hunting.
Qin Luzhi gained control of the entire space. In his domain, the other ability users'
powers were nullified.
The two opponents realized something was wrong, but it was too late, the space
had already been established, and they couldn't activate their abilities.
At this moment, they somewhat regretted challenging Qin Luzhi.
Perhaps seeing him team up with Shen Bumian, they subconsciously believed he'd
be preoccupied with Shen Bumian, thus weakening his own abilities.
They'd forgotten that he was the only 3S-class ability user, and trying to compete
with his abilities was simply overestimating themselves.
Shen Bumian looked at Qin Luzhi's calm back and felt that something others said
was very true.
Top Alpha does make people feel safe. He can annihilate opponents while
protecting others.
Qin Luzhi's move was incredibly satisfying to watch.
Even Zhou Yizhou clapped and cheered, "Holy cow, this is too strong! Isn't this a
sure win? It's practically cheating!"
Chen Hebin was also excited, but then they saw Qin Luzhi retract the barrier, rush
over to the opponents, and punch each of them.
Their faces were skewed, without a doubt, they would be swollen tomorrow.
They seemed to have not expected Qin Luzhi to punch them with his bare hands
instead of using his abilities.
A thought arose in their minds, even a 3S-class ability user can't activate two
abilities simultaneously!
Their hearts leaped with joy, and they quickly began to counterattack. Just like
that, it became a two-on-one fight.
Shen Bumian calmly asked Qin Luzhi, "Why aren't you using your abilities?"
Qin Luzhi dodged a punch, retaliated with a hit to one person's abdomen, and
answered Shen Bumian's question without much emotion, "Nothing, just felt like
a fight. I'll win anyway."
Shen Bumian tilted his head and curled his lips. He had to admit, this was even
more insulting.
They couldn't win with abilities, and they couldn't win in hand-to-hand combat
either. He indeed saw their faces turn green.
"I'll fight you." Shen Bumian, having had enough of watching, joined the battle,
taking one of the opponents off Qin Luzhi's hands, though he knew Qin Luzhi
didn't need the help.
He faced the A-class fire ability user, whose eyes lit up upon seeing him.
Clearly, that person felt they could regain the upper hand and find a sense of
superiority against Shen Bumian.
Shen Bumian rubbed his wrist. It's been a while since he had fought. He hoped he
hadn't gotten rusty.
Qin Luzhi noticed his movement but said nothing, letting him be.
He(SBM) delivered a swift kick to the person in front of him, then followed up with
another punch, giving his opponent no chance to recover.