Chapter 18

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Two lightning-like long dragons entwined around the massive iron ball. Five giant pillars of blue and red lightning crisscrossed each other, forming an irregular electric grid that covered the sky. Most people thought this was a special performance in the amusement park, and the stunning scene made them forget that it was supposed to be them breaking through the iron ball themselves.

Cheers erupted from below the iron ball, intensifying the competition in the sky. On the ground, people became even more ecstatic, as if they were watching a movie reaching its climax.

Caught up in their excitement and joy, they didn't care about the potential danger below. Moreover, the crowded audience posed a risk of trampling, but the orderly spectators showed no signs of any danger.

"Qin Yang, do you need to put in more effort, or else you'll lose to me."

"The defense of this iron ball is really tough. It has been more than ten minutes, and the intensity of the electric current has had no effect. Those people earlier were like tickling it."

"Hey, didn't you hear what I said?"

"Huh? Speak louder, I can't hear!" The surrounding noise was too loud, drowning Xiao Qiong's words in the cacophony.

"I said, you're too weak!" Qiong shouted in my ear.

"Ouch! You're so loud. Let me tell you, if I exert any more force, the 'L' particles will reach their limit."

The artificial element "L" still had its flaws; otherwise, they wouldn't have chosen our academy as the testing ground. The more diverse the experiments, the faster the progress.

"Then let's have a real battle!"

Explosive electric current pulses radiated from the crowd, and the two electric dragons viciously bit each other's necks. The cheers of the crowd grew even more excited. Only the people nearby knew what was happening. The couples holding hands below were engaged in a fierce battle in the sky.

At the moment the pulse was emitted, the "L" particles overloaded, but instead of falling silent immediately, they surged against the odds and exhibited super-level effects.

We didn't expect this, so both of us fully fueled the magic power. Qiong's contract was originally capable of matching the strength of a demon king, let alone me. With the multiplier amplification caused by particle overload, it didn't take three seconds for the defense of the iron ball's outer shell to completely collapse.

The iron ball disintegrated, not a single fragment falling onto the crowd below. Instead, it floated up into the sky, blossoming into dazzling fireworks that exploded in the sky just as the last ray of twilight disappeared. In that second, the night sky ignited with a riot of colors, visually pleasing and delightful.

"Shall we continue to watch the fireworks or keep competing?" The two electric dragons intertwined amidst the pyrotechnics, making the fireworks display even more spectacular.

"Watching and competing at the same time is also possible!"

I released Xiao Qiong's hand and embraced her waist. Our eyes met, and the electric dragons continued to dance in the sky while the fireworks bloomed above. In each other's gaze, we only saw each other.

The electric dragons soared freely in the sky, and the atmosphere grew more cozy and romantic. Many people took the opportunity to confess or propose. In this setting, I decided to do something.

"If I say you're the most beautiful person tonight, would you believe it?"

Qiong's eyes flickered shyly, and she firmly said, "I believe everything you say."

"Then do you think I'm handsome?"

"Narcissistic..."

"Hey, I complimented you. Aren't you going to return the favor?"

"I..."

Without waiting for her response, I said, "One last question. Do you mind if I kiss you?"

"Think... think it, and it shall be done!" Xiao Qiong tiptoed, leaning in eagerly to kiss me.

This time it was easier.

My magical power entered Xiao Qiong's body, mixing with her own magical power, flowing into the contract.

Perhaps my magical power was too fierce, entering Xiao Qiong's body, making her uncomfortable and causing her to let out a breathless moan. I could even feel her body trembling. Xiao Qiong's current physical condition is really not good, let alone having her relatives come over.

"Well, let's just call it a day!"

"Qin Yang, please don't stop. I want to protect Xiao Yao, and I also want to share your worries!"

"Then... if you can't take it anymore, tell me to stop right away."

The magical power continued to enter Xiao Qiong's body. The electric dragon in the sky slowly disappeared without support, but the fireworks in the sky became more brilliant. The fireworks inside the iron ball could burn for three hours exactly. At this moment, other performers appeared on the stage, starting the second round of performances.

Our kiss reached a climax, and I could feel the contract elevating, but it seemed a bit impatient. It seemed like we couldn't reach the final stage. Just as we were trying hard, the previously orderly crowd around us started to become restless.

"Ah~" Xiao Qiong suddenly let out a scream. The crowd surged like waves hitting the shore, separating us forcefully. I quickly reached out my hand towards Xiao Qiong, but the crowd was too chaotic, and we were forcibly separated like this.

"Qiong!"

"Qin Yang!" We could only hear each other's voices, and they felt farther and farther away.

What the hell? These people were fine just now, and why do I feel the scent of the cursed dagger! Is it Tony and the others? No, I am familiar with Tony's aura and magical power, and I have seen the other four people as well. Besides the scent of the cursed dagger, there is nothing unusual here!

"Qin Yang!" Just as I was thinking about the changes around me, Qiong's restless shout came again. I looked around in the surging crowd of thousands of people, but the crowd between us was too dense. If we tried to move against the flow, we would definitely get hurt. I didn't have time to think too much, I was afraid that if it took just one more second, we would get trampled by this terrified crowd. If even this would cause the girl to get hurt, then forget about protecting them from Ma Ru Tian's hands.

Absolutely... I can't let Qiong get hurt. This thought overwhelmed all of my emotions, even my entire brain. Anyone who dares to hurt her, I won't let them live.

Gathering blood thunder in my left foot, stepping on the ground, blinking, everyone within a hundred meters around me was electrified, except for Xiao Qiong.

"Qiong! Stand there and don't move." I flew to Xiao Qiong's side from the fallen crowd and lifted her up.

"Something might have happened up front." We looked into the distance. About two hundred meters in front of the stage, people were constantly squeezing out, while some were flying up. At the same time, we heard someone say that there were dead people up front.

I flew to the front and saw a figure lying on the ground, blood stains everywhere, blood flowing from the chest. Someone wanted to heal him, but it seemed useless.

"What's going on?" Xiao Qiong glanced at the chaotic scene below, the people behind us didn't know what happened up front and kept pushing forward, and the people up front were extremely terrified because of the silent attack, causing the chaotic scene to lose control.

"It's the cursed dagger, but I don't know who used it. The person who was attacked died immediately, his soul taken away. It could be the murderer or a messenger from the underworld, but regardless, this person cannot be saved. We have to leave first. It seems like the Firework Banquet is ending here."

"But what about my contract..."

"You are the Fourth Pact, although not complete, but resisting Tony is not a problem. Go back, someone will naturally handle this kind of thing." I have consumed a lot of my magic, but if I really confront Tony and them, I might have a headache.