I lost my Copy System and awakened a Plundering System

In the sky behind Slyph, the shadow of a mysterious figure appeared. The only notable feature about him was the sword in his hand. The aura from the sword felt as though it could destroy worlds. His gaze was as sharp as a sword.

Behind Ming, a mysterious figure also appeared. Space and time bent to his will. His existence was nearly imperceptible. Whenever one tried to look at him, they found themselves lost in space and time.

Both opponents locked eyes with each other, their entire bodies poised for action.

Slyph moved like a sword, aiming for his enemy's life. Ming moved like the Void, seeking to erase his opponent from space-time.

The two opponents clashed, passing by each other as they struck. They both stopped after their strikes landed.

"It's great having an opponent like you," Ming said, battle intent still coursing through him.

"Same here. I'd love for us to fight again," Slyph chuckled.

Both their bodies exploded into sparkles of light as their attacks destroyed each other. It was a draw, and their bodies reappeared in the arena.

The crowd, which had been silent as they unleashed their final strike, burst into an uproar. While this battle wasn't as intense as Draco versus Blum, it was still shocking in its own right.

The audience's eyes were especially on Slyph. He was the only one to have comprehended a Level 3 Intent, as far as they could see. No one else had released such a level of intent before.

"I never thought the Sword God Heir would comprehend a Level 3 Intent," Xylara said in a surprised tone. Slyph had truly shocked her.

Draco simply nodded at her words. His intuition had suspected that Slyph had hidden strength, especially since he didn't waver at all when facing Ming's strike.

But witnessing Slyph unleash a Level 3 Intent dealt a fatal blow to Draco's pride. It seemed he had grown too comfortable relying on the system. With a determined gaze, he resolved that after this competition, he would train and cultivate madly.

The Top Nine Competitors Were Announced

Adrianna

Sharon

Rose

Cassie (The Bow Goddess Heir)

Champs

Draco

Ming

Slyph

Daniel

Red announced the list, and the crowd erupted in excitement as they looked at the nine competitors.

"Now, there is still one spot remaining. The owner of this spot will be decided among those who lost in the current selection," Red declared.

Red's words reignited hope in the hearts of those who had lost. Their eyes flickered with joy, realizing that not all hope was lost. However, as they began thinking about the opponent they would have to face, one name stood out — Blum. Their expressions darkened.

There was no certainty of defeating Blum.

The Battle for the Final Spot

Four contestants competed for the final spot. Each of them had to face the other three in battle to prove their worth.

As expected, the winner was Blum, which did not surprise the crowd. They had witnessed his strength, and none of the other three contestants stood a chance against him.

The Chance to Reclaim a Spot

"If you're not convinced about those in the Top Ten, you can challenge them. If you win, you take their spot," Red's voice boomed, sending a ripple of excitement through the contestants. It seemed there was still hope.

They glanced at their opponents, each of them formidable. Most of the competitors looked toward Sharon, as she was the only one whose strength had not been gauged.

They believed she was their best chance at victory. Draco, Slyph, Blum, and Ming were considered untouchable monsters, and none of the contestants dared to challenge them.

One contestant eventually called out Sharon, challenging her. But, alas, he didn't even last a minute before he was defeated. Some contestants shivered at the sight, realizing that their chances of defeating Sharon were slim.

Of course, there were still a few who didn't want to give up, especially those who wielded intent. They challenged her, forcing Sharon to reveal that she had comprehended a Level 2 Wood Intent.

This revelation shocked the crowd. It seemed as if grasping intent had become second nature to these first-year students. Everyone wondered — what was the secret?

More contestants attempted to challenge Sharon, but each of them was swiftly defeated. Realizing that none of them had a chance against her, they finally gave up on fighting her.

They turned their sights on other contestants, like Daniel, but reality hit them hard. Defeated once more, they accepted the harsh truth — they had no chance of defeating any of the Top Ten competitors.

The Top Ten had been selected:

Adrianna

Sharon

Rose

Cassie (the Bow Goddess Heir)

Champs

Draco

Ming

Slyph

Daniel

Blum

However, the crowd was surprised when the academy announced the end of the selection process. There would be no battles within the Top Ten. This decision shocked the second- and third-year students, as they had fought during their own selection process.

Draco smiled, relieved that he had completed the system's mission. He now had a spot in the Top Ten, with no deduction in his level. As he reflected on his battles, he realized that if not for luck, he might have been defeated.

Alya, Ivy, and Lyraea rushed toward him as soon as the competition ended. Ivy quickly checked his body to ensure he wasn't hurt, only relaxing after confirming he was fine.

Her gaze then shifted to Blum, and for a moment, killing intent flashed in her eyes. Draco noticed it and immediately understood what she was thinking.

"No worries, nothing happened to me. He even helped me," Draco reassured Ivy. And he was right. If Blum hadn't taunted and beaten him, he wouldn't have realized his shortcomings or discovered that the Weapon of Plunder had a ranged form.

"The ten of you, the academy elders are calling for you," came a voice from the side. Draco turned to see Red standing next to him. All of the Top Ten were gathered except for Cassie, who had already gone ahead.

He nodded, though a hint of confusion flickered in his mind. Why were they being called?

He followed the rest as they ascended to the top of the arena, where the academy elders were seated. They entered an enclosed space where the elders gathered.

This was the first time Draco had laid eyes on the so-called "elders." Each of them was an unfathomable abyss of power, and at that moment, Draco realized just how far he was from true strength. His previous confidence now felt laughable.

If it had been the "old him" with his strength halved, Blum would have easily defeated him. And that was without Blum even using his bloodline skill.

His own bloodline skill was a cheat on its own, with a 20x multiplier. This alone made him comparable to those who wielded Intent. But if he managed to fuse his bloodline skill with Intent, he suspected the results would be nothing short of world-defying.

"Welcome, our Top Ten," one of the elders said, interrupting Draco's thoughts. He looked up and saw that the elders were all staring at him with shining eyes. His body tensed, and the hairs on the back of his neck stood on end.

"I know some of you are confused as to why we stopped the competition at the Top Ten," the Vice Chancellor began. "The reason is simple — it would be meaningless to continue fighting. I'm sure some of you wouldn't want to reveal your trump cards so early."

The Top Ten nodded in agreement. The logic made sense.

"Some of you may have already heard this information, but I will make it clear," the Vice Chancellor continued. "There is an upcoming competition between all academies. We only need ten slots from the first-year students. Your seniors will also participate in this competition."

Draco had heard bits and pieces about this before, but he hadn't expected it to be a full-scale, all-academy contest.

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The elders exchanged glances and smiled at him as if they had just seen the most beautiful sight of their lives. This sent shivers down his spine.

"That would be on August 10th," one of the elders replied. Explore more at empire

Draco fell into deep thought. Today was July 6th, which meant they had just over a month to cultivate and prepare.

"We will depart on August 8th for the contest location," the Vice Chancellor added.

After providing a few more minor details, the Vice Chancellor dismissed them. Each of the Top Ten returned to their dorms, their minds already focused on preparation for the trials ahead.