Wang Jinxii spoke coldly, "Xie Xie, mean is that your contemptuous attitude is actually a disgrace to Shrek."
He was calmer than Xie Xie, understanding that they couldn't directly attack the Shrek Academy. However, the arrogant girl's inexplicable sarcasm was infuriating, so he changed his words.
"The glory of Shrek, we will defend with our own strength, it's not up to outsiders to comment!" Ye Xinglan's gaze turned colder, sweeping over the crowd as if looking down at a group of frogs at the bottom of a well who didn't know the vastness of the sky.
Although she didn't directly belittle them, the implication in her words was clear, in her eyes, these people didn't even have the qualification to evaluate Shrek.
"Strength?" Xie Xie suddenly laughed, but there was no warmth in it. "So Shrek teaches not only combat skills but also the unique skill of 'looking down on people with your nose'? No wonder you and the previous two are so self-righteous."
He exaggeratedly tilted his head back, "Admiration, admiration, I really have to admit defeat in this aspect."
"You—" Ye Xinglan's eyebrows twitched, a cold light flashing in her eyes, her soul power faintly surging around her. "You only know how to talk!"
"What? Can't argue so you want to fight? Come on, I'm not afraid of you!"
Xie Xie didn't back down either.
As the atmosphere became increasingly tense, a faint chill suddenly enveloped the space, causing both Xie Xie and Ye Xinglan's movements to freeze.
Ye Xinglan keenly noticed that the soul power around her had sunk into an invisible quagmire, quietly neutralized by some force, her pupils contracting.
She looked around in surprise, finally locking her gaze on the blue-haired boy who had been silent all along.
Was it him?
"Xie Xie, pay attention to the impact," Huo Yu Hao stepped forward, shielding everyone, a deep light flashing in his ice-blue eyes. "This is the spectator area."
His voice was neither light nor heavy, but it made the surrounding dissatisfied gazes freeze, instinctively retracting their eyes.
Xie Xie only noticed the frowns of the surrounding spectators, his neck shrinking.
"Sorry, boss, I lost control of my emotions for a moment."
Tang Wulin silently walked to Xie Xie's side, speaking to Ye Xinglan, "Miss Ye, we respect Shrek, but respect is mutual. If we can't talk, let's not talk. You must have other matters to attend to, right?"
"Yes," Xu Lizhi finally found an opportunity to interject, hurriedly saying, "Sister Xing Lan, it's almost our turn, let's hurry back."
Ye Xinglan took a deep breath, her gaze lingering on Huo Yuhao for a moment, then snorted and turned away.
"Watch carefully, you will soon witness the strength of Shrek. At that time, I want you to apologize for disgracing the academy's reputation—"
"Apologize!"
The last word was emphasized heavily, echoing in the corridor as she left.
Xu Lizhi glanced apologetically at the crowd and followed.
Gu Yuena, who had been eating snacks, stopped and watched Ye Xinglan's back.
She had no appetite for snacks anymore.
"Is this woman's brain damaged?" Xie Xie, still angry at Ye Xinglan's arrogance, said, "Sharing food is seen as malicious, usually she probably tests the cafeteria food for poison before eating, right?"
Seeing no response, Xie Xie looked at the group in surprise, seeing their complex expressions.
Huo Yuhao spoke first, "Xie Xie, I know you're speaking up for us, but if you keep this up, I'm worried you'll die young."
Xie Xie's mocking ability, he admitted, was beyond him.
Tang Wulin and the others nodded in agreement.
"You should practice speed instead of attack, only by running fast can you survive."
Wang Jinxi patted Xie Xie's shoulder, sincerely saying,
"Seriously, the lethality of your mouth is equivalent to the combined power of the six of us. Even Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena are not your match in this aspect. If one day you face an enemy alone, sigh."
Directly mocking Shrek Academy this Xie Xie really dared.
Xie Xie also realized it late, "I just said a few words, it's nothing, right? The elders of Shrek wouldn't target me for this, would they?"
Xu Xiao Yan thought for a moment, then shook her head, "No."
Among these junior students, which elder would stoop to target them?
"Right," Xie Xie shrugged, "I really can't understand why that girl is so arrogant, just because she's a student of Shrek?"
There are so many staff in the Spirit Pagoda, he hadn't seen anyone giving others a cold shoulder all the time.
Casual acquaintances, some advice can be given privately to Xu Lizhi, why say it openly?
"Because she really has the strength," Xu Xiaoyan said, "The purpose of Shrek students coming here should be just one, right?"
Xie Xie frowned slightly, understanding, "Indeed, being able to represent Shrek in a performance match at the age of ten, her strength must be not weak."
As soon as the two finished speaking, the broadcast sounded, "Today is the opening day of the Skysea Alliance Grand Competition. We are honored to invite the elite team from Shrek Academy to engage in a unique exchange match with our Skysea Alliance team."
"Due to the formidable strength of Shrek Academy, our Skysea Alliance's last year's seven-member champion team will challenge the seven-member youth team of Shrek Academy. Now, please welcome the Skysea Academy team and the Shrek Academy team to the stage!"
The entire venue erupted in a tsunami of cheers.
Last year's youth team against this year's youth team?
Xu Xiao Yan was slightly surprised, "They didn't let last year's youth champion team go? The youth team... has Soul Kings, right?"
The Skysea Alliance Grand Competition is held every three years. The last year's youth champion team consisted of adults over twenty years old, among whom were Soul Kings.Xie Xie also frowned, "This is indeed safe, but if we lose..."
It would be a great loss of face.
Representing the Skysea Alliance were the seven members of last year's youth champion team, the seven students from Skysea Academy.
They wore uniform silver team uniforms, each looking heroic and spirited. The team consisted of five boys and two girls, moving in unison, exhibiting well-trained coordination. Everyone appeared energetic, their eyes sparkling with eagerness.
From the other side of the stage, a group wearing green sportswear came up. Xie Xie recognized four familiar figures among them, Yu Longheng, Ning Yue, Ye Xinglan, and Xu Lizhi.
When they noticed the four, Ye Xinglan seemed to sense something and turned her head slightly. Her delicate chin lifted slightly, her neck forming a graceful arc as she looked down at the crowd like a proud swan.
Yu Longheng noticed Ye Xinglan's movement and also looked towards Huo Yuhao and the others. His eyes narrowed slightly, a faint smile forming at the corner of his mouth.
We meet again, Huo Yuhao!