Miss Witch Doesn't Want to be a Diva

"I never thought I'd crash and burn like this, lucky for me the teacher isn't here today, or else I'd be getting an earful."

"After this injury, I reckon it'll be two or three years before I can advance again, hmm, looks like I'm stuck at Sequence 5 for now."
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"Star of March, star of the multitudes, Alanxiluka, Minetelan Hua, please bless your student descendant to steadily make it through these two years."

After standing up, the young witch lady prepared to ask the school for leave, planning to properly recuperate at home for the next few days because it was a soul-related injury that would likely prevent her from advancing for many years.

Meanwhile, Hexia and her two companions continued to explore the venue until the 'Frozen Green Festival' officially started two days later.

Sitting in the venue surrounded by mountains, Hexia was surrounded by roaring cheers; the scene was very lively, and the ten-school competition was still fascinating.

The competition wasn't all about fighting, and there were various ways to win, such as the event that was unfolding today.

"Alright, the contestant from Mountain Delicacy Bamboo Academy has brought out his signature masterpiece, crafting the exceptional T3-grade feast 'Jade Seven-Layer Tower' on the spot. Each layer uses different types of tofu, with rare ingredients used throughout. The finished product is transparently delicate, smooth in texture, refreshing in taste, and not only does it help rid the body of hidden injuries and toxins, but it also strengthens the sense of consciousness, making the advance into the Transcendent Sequence even easier."

"Now his opponent, Chen Jin from Hot Surge Breakthrough Academy, is starting to hesitate. Should he concede defeat and accept this delicious feast, or should he resist the temptation and move on to the next round of competition?" the host explained with boundless enthusiasm.

"Keep in mind that according to the schedule, he's up against Zi Wanyi from the Five-Color Seven-Injury Academy in the next round, a genius in the use of poison who has already advanced to Blood Pupil Sequence 5. His odds of winning aren't looking too good."

"Great! Our contestant Chen Jin has finally made his move. He's stepping onto the stage! He's approaching the table! He's lifting the token in his hand!"

"He's conceded defeat!" The words were filled with passion, as if proclaiming a victory.

In the center of the venue, contestant Chen Jin bent over to hand his token to his opponent, then picked up the spoon that had been prepared earlier and quickly started eating the high-rank delicacy on the table. After a good while, he finally leaned back, full and burping contentedly.

Although he lost, the feast ended up in his stomach. With proper digestion over the next period, he could slightly increase his strength, which was a decent reward indeed.

On the other side, the student who won with his culinary skills stood triumphantly on the platform, accepting the cheers and praise of fellow students and spectators alike. He would be taking Chen Jin's place in challenging the genius from Five-Color Seven-Injury Academy.

He was well-prepared for the upcoming match. By offering 'Five Toxins Complete Fragrance' to his opponent the next day, he didn't believe the genius could resist such temptation. Even if the opponent resisted, the menagerie of beloved pets and venomous creatures he reared would not be able to withstand the allure of such a tasty dish.

After this match concluded, the next would feature a high-year representative from Yuanting Academy going up against a student from Twelve Single Academy.

On one side of the platform, a tall, blonde girl strode out, surrounded by three majestic and fierce black lions.

Primordial Sequence 5·Savage Black Lions, known for their strength and imposing presence, with their thick saber-teeth capable of tearing through excellent steel alloy. Fast and agile, they were quite dangerous mythical beasts.

On the other side of the platform, a woman dressed in layered red appeared, her makeup meticulous and her hand grasping a Dragon Pattern Crescent Moon Blade, embodying a fierce yet delicate beauty.

As the judge announced the start, the layers of the red-dressed woman's garments flared like burning flames, rising with faint transparent fire. These flames didn't spread randomly but flowed along a special trajectory, building her momentum higher and higher until even the three black lions across from her cowered and roared with trepidation.

"Go!" The tall, blonde senior waved her folding fan, and streaks of purple light converged on the black lions' claws and fangs before releasing them to charge out.

Blades brightly flashed, and red garments twirled in battle, the sharp edge of the blade cutting through the tough hide of a black lion under the enhancement of special magic power, leaving deep wounds. However, the swift attacks from the other two lions prevented the red-dressed woman from further capitalizing on her advantage, forcing her to retract her blade in defense. This continued back and forth several times.

All three black lions sustained injuries during the encounter, but none were serious, and they gradually healed as the fight progressed.

It wasn't just humans—superhuman animals and mythical beasts were also much stronger than in past eras, benefiting from humans' tireless efforts to improve and optimize them.

The blade danced continuously, sending sparks flying as it grazed the metallic fur of the lions, with the intense heat causing wisps of white steam. The red-dressed woman then paused briefly, surged upwards abruptly, and leapt high into the air.

The outer layers of her clothing, which had resembled resplendent flowers, now shed away, revealing a deep blue inner garment. Instantly, her aura turned cold and sharp.

She completed her transformation in seconds while airborne, then descended in her vibrant blue attire, her blade now icy and gleaming as the Moon, slashing down swiftly.

A crescent arc flashed, and one of the black lions was cleaved in an instant, its blood spilling onto the platform. However, the lady in red had slightly held back, not severing it entirely but leaving it badly wounded.

"I concede defeat." Seeing her beloved companion severely injured, the blonde senior promptly admitted defeat, then cradled the stricken lion as she left the stage.