My sister is Luna

"Something feels off. Why isn't Cain showing his armor? He should be able to finish the battle quickly and prevent any unforeseen complications. He should be able to do that easily, but he seems to be stalling," Xi Shi said with some doubt.

“Little girl, can’t you see? Cain is waiting for Yao.” Zhong Wuyan pointed to Yao, who was outside the battlefield between the two.

“That guy named Yao awakened the power of the stars, but I don’t know why he doesn’t use it. What is he still hiding now?” Lian Po said.

"Yao? Why are we waiting for him?" Xi Shi tilted her head and asked in a somewhat dazed manner.

"Who knows? Maybe they want to give us a live lesson? This teacher is really dedicated and professional," Zhong Wuyan said with a smile.

"Yao's teammate threw him a sword, he picked it up, and he's about to attack!" Xi Shi said nervously upon seeing this.

"Don't worry, Cain won't lose unless he gives up himself," Zhong Wuyan said calmly, without any concern.

"Can't move?" Suddenly frozen in mid-air, Cain felt as if the space had solidified, and his body was stiff and unable to move.

Is it a mirror...?

"It has indeed become much stronger than before."

Cain's interest was piqued. He caught a glimpse of Mirror and its reflection rushing towards him. For an ordinary person, this would have been a sure thing to be a loss, but he hadn't even used his full strength yet.

"It's over." Jing had already rushed in front of him, her longsword about to strike.

“Perfect, everyone’s here. Let’s begin the lesson.” Cain’s lips curled into a smile.

He saw Yao running towards him from behind the mirror, sword in hand. Yao's demeanor and expression had changed slightly, indicating that he had grown up a bit.

"Demon Armor..."

The faint sound, barely audible to Jing, sent a chill down her spine. Victory was within her grasp, but Jing didn't hesitate to abandon it, leaping away from Cain and staring at him with a serious expression.

"Boom-"

The muffled closing sound announced the arrival of the demonic armor.

"Click——"

The array of magic mirrors shattered instantly.

The sharply defined armor emitted a faint, dark blue light. Cain broke free from the magic mirror's restraints and landed steadily on the ground. His giant blade was planted firmly on the ground, and just by standing there, he exuded a heavy sense of oppression.

"Ugh..." Jing frowned, a bead of cold sweat trickling down her forehead. The powerful aura emanating from the armor before her made her confidence waver for the first time. Its domineering, all-encompassing power made her feel as if she couldn't breathe.

"It's here! That imposing, deep blue armor!"

The audience erupted in cheers. The tide of battle had turned once again, and their hearts were in their throats. How would the outcome be decided?

"Look at the sword!"

Yao flashed past Jing, raised his decaying sword and slashed straight at Cain. He ignored Cain's imposing aura. He was full of passion and feared no difficulties. He only wanted to win first place and prove it to everyone.

"Well done!" Cain exclaimed excitedly, raising his arm to block Yao's sword.

"when--"

Cain's gauntlets sparked as they struck Yao's decaying sword, producing a crisp clanging sound.

"Didn't I tell you not to get in the way?" Jing said to Yao with displeasure.

"Hmph, you're the one who's in the way. I'll defeat you after I defeat Teacher Cain." Yao turned her head slightly and retorted without any politeness.

“It’s very impolite to ignore me, your teacher,” Cain said.

Suddenly, he appeared behind Yao.

"?!" Yao was greatly surprised.

He quickly raised his sword, which blocked the fist that came at him. The force, stronger than ever before, was transmitted through the rotten sword to his arm, causing him great pain.

"Hmph." Jing snorted coldly and said no more.

She composed herself and looked at Cain. The mirror image emerged from behind her and rushed towards Cain in a zigzag pattern. The mirror image and she alternated, making it impossible to distinguish between the real and the fake.

Despite the mirror's cross-shaped attacks, Cain, clad in seemingly bulky armor, nimbly dodged them.

"Hey!" Yao endured the pain and swung his sword at him again.

Cain sidestepped and kicked him to the ground, then dealt with Jing's attacks, dodging left and right, occasionally seizing the opportunity to strike with her sword, narrowly avoiding her attacks.

Yao got up again, rushed forward but was knocked down again, and got up again, relentlessly, and so on.

Yao was completely lost in the moment, waving his arms as the figures of Cain and Jing gradually faded from his sight.

There is no light.

Cain and Jing disappeared.

There was no yesterday.

The azure sky disappeared.

There is no present.

Everything disappeared.

Yao was in the pitch-black universe, his face, hands, and legs were covered with bruises and red swellings. Pain and exhaustion enveloped his entire body. He was in a daze in the space, with only pain and exhaustion accompanying him.

“Although I don’t know what happened… I’m telling you, pain is the first step in growth.” The strong old man’s words echoed in his ears, and he seemed to understand something.

I see……

I left my childhood behind.

Then I grew up and learned about all sorts of emotions, such as joy, pain, resentment, and envy.

Now...

With tomorrow...

Having oneself...

He saw it; the dark universe began to twinkle with starlight, resonating with the rhythm of his blood. He saw the sky, and he saw Cain and the mirror.

"The power of stars?!" Jing exclaimed in surprise.

Yao's body radiated golden light, his aura suddenly changed, and the childishness on his face began to fade.

“Interesting…” Cain smiled slightly under the demonic helmet. It seemed that Yao had finally awakened. He felt a sense of relief, like a mischievous student finally making something of himself.

I'm here……

Yao raised his sword, and the golden light of the stars covered his entire body.

I saw it...

Yao charged toward Cain at an incredible speed.

I am the light...

As if merging with the light, the golden figure struck Cain with lightning speed.

"bring it on."

Kain was not afraid at all; at this moment, he no longer suppressed the power of his demonic armor.

Jing followed closely behind, trying to distract Cain, knowing that this might be the moment to defeat him.

"Ding-ding-ding-ding-"

Yao radiated endless brilliance, and starlight transformed into his power, making him stronger than ever before, allowing him to contend with Cain.

The mirror and its reflection attacked Cain from both sides, the two blades constantly slicing and tearing, both determined to shatter Cain's armor.

At this moment, Jingyao and her brother unexpectedly cooperated perfectly, fighting Cain to a standstill, almost evenly matched.

"Useless, useless." Cain brandished his giant blade. The power of the demonic armor lay not only in its profound defense but also in its ability to significantly enhance strength.

The gap in strength and realm always exists. Yao and Jing's energy expenditure still can't keep up with Cain's, even though he is still ill.

"The outcome hinges on this moment!"

The instant Yao retreated, Cain suddenly lunged forward, with Jing following closely behind.

"boom--!"

A huge explosion rang out, and the battlefield was engulfed in dust from the energy blast, obscuring what was happening inside.

The audience was eagerly waiting to know the result.

Who will win the championship?

Finally, the smoke cleared.

Cain, now stripped of his demonic armor, revealed himself, one hand pointing a sword at the mirror, the other grasping at Yao.

"Jing, Yao, you've lost."

With his longsword pressed against Jing's throat and his hand gripping Yao's neck, Cain smiled at the two of them.

……