Classic Zero was indeed surprised for a moment when they saw Shrek Academy defeat the Skysea Alliance team led by a Soul King in just one minute, but it was only for a moment.
Then... there was no more.
By the time they reach that age, they won't be weaker than them!
Even now, Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena are not weaker than them.
The so-called Monster Academy... doesn't seem as strong as they imagined.
"Is this guy showing off?" Xie Xie didn't comment on Yu Longheng's strength but frowned at the way he displayed it.
Recalling Yu Longheng's gaze toward them earlier, Xie Xie felt that this guy was doing it on purpose.
Otherwise, why would he humiliate the Skysea Alliance in such a manner during an exhibition match?
And it was directed at them...
Thinking of this, Xie Xie, as a member of the Skysea Alliance, also felt annoyed.
On the competition stage, the referee was equally dumbfounded.
This wasn't part of the original plan, right?
Shrek Academy is being so disrespectful? Even if they were going to lose... it shouldn't have been this bad.
But the match was already over, and the referee couldn't change the outcome. He couldn't step in personally, so he could only announce:
"Shrek Academy wins!"
As the representative of Shrek Academy, Yu Longheng elegantly bowed slightly and then led his team members off the stage.
Then... Ye Xinglan turned and walked toward the spectator seats where Huo Yuhao and the others were sitting. Seeing this, Yu Longheng's eyes flickered, and he also walked over.
The other members of the Shrek Academy team were puzzled but, after some thought, followed their captain, Yu Longheng.
Ye Xinglan's slender neck was slightly raised, like a proud swan. The Shrek Academy uniform seemed to cast a dazzling aura around her, drawing the attention of the surrounding audience.
Although they had only been on the stage for a very short time, the audience had already deeply remembered them because of the previous battle.
This female student was able to represent Shrek Academy in an exhibition match at the age of ten, clearly had extraordinary talent.
When she reached Huo Yuhao and the others, Ye Xinglan's lips parted slightly as she said indifferently:
"Do you understand now?"
"..."
Xie Xie sneered, not in the mood to talk to her, and directly mocked, "Understand what? Sorry, I can only understand human language, not yours."
Facing Ye Xinglan, he felt he couldn't stay calm.
Hearing this, Ye Xinglan's eyes flashed with cold light. "I said, after seeing our strength, apologize for insulting the academy's reputation earlier!"
Insulting the academy's reputation?
The Shrek Academy students, who had been indifferent to such minor conflicts, all frowned.
Yu Longheng's eyes also flickered, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.
Only Xu Lizhi was anxious and wanted to persuade Ye Xinglan, but he was stopped by her glare.
Xie Xie snorted coldly, "You're talking about strength? Earlier, the entire field was filled with lightning. May I ask, Miss Ye, what did you do on the stage to be so proud? What strength did you show?"
"Or is your so-called defense of the academy's honor just standing behind your teammates and coming out to show off after they've finished fighting?"
These words were like a sharp sword, instantly piercing the silence on the stage. Gasps could be heard from the audience.
This student from Eastsea Academy has a sharp tongue. He really dares to speak!
That's a prodigy from Shrek Academy!
Ye Xinglan's face grew colder, "If you're too weak to see what happened on the stage, isn't it you who are the trash?"
At this point, not only Xie Xie but Zhang Yangzi and Wang Jinxi also couldn't hold back. Just as they were about to speak, Gu Yuena suddenly stepped forward and said:
"Your actions right now remind me of the behavior of street thugs. If Shrek Academy considers bullying and distorting the truth as its honor, then this so-called number one academy on the continent... is nothing special!"
"You!"
Ye Xinglan's Star God Sword appeared with a "clang," its tip pointing directly at Gu Yuena. Her fair cheeks flushed with anger, and two soul rings fluctuated violently beneath her feet.
Huo Yuhao silently stepped in front of Gu Yuena. His sea-blue eyes were calm as water, but they made Ye Xinglan's sword momentum falter. "I don't want to repeat what I said earlier."
Yu Longheng also stepped forward at the right moment, placing his finger on the hilt of Ye Xinglan's sword. His previously elegant and composed demeanor turned sharp as he stared intently at Huo Yuhao and Gu Yuena behind him:
"Please watch your words. Shrek's honor is not to be insulted!"
As his words fell, everyone felt an invisible pressure emanating from the Shrek Academy members.
Xie Xie sneered, "You are the guy who injured people on the street, if you want revenge, just say it. Without even understanding the cause and process of the incident, why are you putting labels on us? Haven't you learned enough from being detained by the law enforcement team earlier?"
With this exceptionally straightforward remark, the atmosphere on the scene became even more delicate.
The audience who had seen Xie Xie and the others argue with Ye Xinglan earlier now had even more interesting expressions.
They had thought it was just a conflict between that girl and these Eastsea Academy students, but now they heard a big piece of gossip.
A Shrek Academy student was detained? What did he do?
Seeing the gazes from the audience and even the Shrek Academy members looking at him strangely, the redness on Yu Longheng's face couldn't be concealed.
How dare he be so direct?!
"If you think I'm not strong enough, then let's meet on the competition stage! I'll make you remember what words you shouldn't say with my strength!"
At this moment, Ye Xinglan suddenly spoke, pulling Yu Longheng out of the awkward situation.
"One-on-one, I'll sign up for the singles match. Do you dare?"
"Sorry, we've only signed up for the five-man team event," Xie Xie rolled his eyes, "We don't have time to fight you."
Ye Xinglan didn't think deeply and directly said, "Then five versus five, do you dare to accept?!"
"Sister Xinglan!" Xu Lizhi's face turned pale, "You can't represent the academy."
Ye Xinglan pursed her lips and didn't speak, just staring intently at Huo Yuhao.
Among these people, it was clear that Huo Yuhao was the leader. He was also the strongest among the seven, and the one who had stopped her earlier was him.
For a moment, the venue fell silent, and many people's gazes focused on Huo Yuhao, waiting for his response.
Yu Longheng, who should have stepped in to stop this, didn't say a word and let the situation develop.
He... was happy to see it happen.
Seeing this, Huo Yuhao glanced at the six people, including Gu Yuena, and raised an eyebrow.
Apart from Xie Xie and Zhang Yangzi, even the more composed Tang Wulin, Wang Jinxi, and Xu Xiaoyan didn't try to persuade him. They just looked up at him, waiting for his response.
And Gu Yuena, with her cold expression...
Although everyone wouldn't say anything if he refused, was there still a need to at this moment?
Huo Yuhao smiled slightly, ignoring Ye Xinglan, and turned to Yu Longheng, saying indifferently:
"Since you wish for a battle, then as you wish."
With that, Huo Yuhao simply turned and led the group toward the corridor, leaving behind Yu Longheng and the others, who were secretly frowning.
In the audience, the previous whispers were instantly replaced by a wave of commotion.
They couldn't believe that these kids from Eastsea Academy had actually accepted the challenge from the Shrek Academy students.
Didn't they seriously watch the previous match?
That's not an opponent they can match!