"I really want to see what kind of strength those children possess, to make Marquis Qi Lin so confident in them," Emperor Xue Ye said with a chuckle.
School Master Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly and said, "Your Majesty can rest assured and watch, you will definitely not be disappointed."
"Hahaha, with School Master Ning's words, I'm even more looking forward to it."
Just as the two were talking, the host's voice sounded again.
"Next, please welcome the second team, the Heaven Dou Academy reserve team, to enter the arena!"
As the words fell, Xiao Wu led the way at the front, giving off a valiant and spirited feeling.
Her strength was the greatest, so she was naturally the captain of the Heaven Dou Academy reserve team.
And as they entered the arena, the entire Great Spirit Arena once again erupted with cheers like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami.
Nearly a hundred thousand people cheering together caused the entire Great Spirit Arena to tremble.
"This scene is truly magnificent!"
Among the seven members of the Heaven Dou Academy reserve team, Ning Rongrong said in a low voice. Even she, who had seen many grand occasions, was startled by the scene before her, especially when nearly a hundred thousand people were cheering together.
The others nodded upon hearing this, agreeing with Ning Rongrong's words.
The group quickly arrived at their designated positions under the guidance of the staff, and then formed their lineup.
At this moment, Xiao Wu pointed at the VIP stand.
"Look quickly, Qi Lin Ge is up there!"
"Yeah, I see him too, and Dad, he's up there too, but he's in the first row." Ning Rongrong looked in the direction Xiao Wu was pointing and immediately saw Qi Lin and Ning Fengzhi.
Qi Lin and Ning Fengzhi naturally also noticed their gazes.
Qi Lin waved his hand in greeting, while Ning Fengzhi returned a smile.
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong muttered, "What the heck, Dad can sit in the first row, so why can't Qi Lin Ge sit in the first row?"
"If Qi Lin Ge sat in the first row, he could see more clearly."
Beside Ning Rongrong, Xiao Wu nodded in deep agreement and said, "I think so too. Uncle Ning is fine, but what are those two old men next to him doing watching us young people perform at their age? If you ask me, they might as well stay home and lie down obediently, maybe they could live a few more years!"
The others' mouths twitched slightly upon hearing this, and they looked at Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu, momentarily speechless.
They didn't recognize the person on the far left of the first row in the VIP stand, but they were not unfamiliar with the person in the middle.
After all, this was Emperor Xue Ye, the most honored person in the Heaven Dou Empire 'on the surface'.
However, Xiao Wu, a Spirit King, showed no respect for Emperor Xue Ye in her words.
One can only say...
As expected of Sister Xiao Wu!
While the Heaven Dou Academy group was discussing, other academy battle teams also entered the arena one after another.
Among them was the Tianshui Battle Team, but the Tianshui Battle Team was a bit far from the Heaven Dou Battle Team, so the Heaven Dou Academy Battle Team members could only cast a glance at them.
"Next, please welcome the last team in this competition, Shrek Academy!"
Just as Xiao Wu and the others were discussing, the host's voice immediately drew all their attention.
At the entrance of the Fight Arena, a team wearing dark green uniforms with a pattern of a green monster, Shrek, on their chests walked in.
And the person walking at the very front of the team was Yu Tianheng.
Behind him were Dai Mubai, Tang San, Oscar, Ma Hongjun, and others.
The Shrek group, like other academies, had a total of ten people, seven main members and three substitutes.
As they walked into the Great Spirit Arena, they were immediately mocked by the crowd because of the 'GG' on the back of their uniforms.
Listening to the continuous jeers from all directions, the Shrek Battle Team members who entered the arena all felt a strong sense of shame well up in their hearts.
Embarrassing, it's too damn embarrassing!
Especially students from the former Blue Tyrant Academy like Jiang Zhu, Tai Long, and Jing Ling, their hearts were incredibly uncomfortable.
If Teacher Liu Erlong was still the Dean, they wouldn't have to wear such ugly team uniforms.
In one area of the audience seats, Liu Erlong glared fiercely at Flender beside her.
"Boss Flender, look at the bad idea you came up with. How can the children show their faces like this?"
"They haven't even started fighting other teams yet, and they've already lost a point in terms of momentum."
"Even if you want to make money, you shouldn't do it this way. What if it affects the children's results?"
Seeing Liu Erlong get angry, Flender immediately shrank his neck.
He had done this without consulting Liu Erlong first; otherwise, Liu Erlong would not have agreed.
Precisely because of this, he felt guilty and dared not look Liu Erlong directly in the eye.
However, even being scolded by Erlong Mei felt quite comfortable to him, like listening to heavenly music.
...
The opening ceremony of the competition proceeded in an orderly manner. Emperor Xue Ye and Ning Fengzhi successively gave speeches for the competition.
After Ning Fengzhi finished his speech, the host also asked which team he favored more.
Unlike the original Ning Fengzhi's subtle approach, this time Ning Fengzhi directly chose the Heaven Dou Academy reserve team without hesitation.
When the other academy battle teams learned about the Heaven Dou Battle Team's audacious move, they were all stunned.
Seriously, do they have to be so arrogant?
Although we know that your teacher, Qi Lin, is a Spirit King at thirteen years old, with talent rarely seen throughout history and very strong combat ability, he is not participating in the competition.
Without Qi Lin, where do you get the confidence to think you will definitely stand out in the preliminaries and promotion rounds?
Why can the two Empires, Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire, have one seeded team directly enter the final round?
Isn't it because the Empire teams of the Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire once failed to even reach the final round, causing the two great Empires to lose face completely, that this rule was established?
For a time, many teams who didn't know the details were furious, wanting to severely teach this arrogant and presumptuous Heaven Dou Academy reserve team, which voluntarily gave up its spot in the final round, a lesson on the field.
Meanwhile, among the Shrek Battle Team, Dai Mubai and his group had extremely solemn expressions.
Other teams might not know the strength of the Heaven Dou Academy Battle Team, but didn't they know?
Tang San, as the brain of the team, analyzed in a deep voice, "Although the Heaven Dou Academy reserve team is arrogant, they have the capital to be arrogant. We must not underestimate them."
"Putting others aside, Xiao Wu has definitely broken through level forty, and may even have reached level forty-two or forty-three. Moreover, you are aware of her combat power; even a Spirit Ancestor at level forty-seven or forty-eight might not be her match."
"Among the rest, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing are not to be feared. Even if their spirit power increases quickly, it's probably only comparable to Fatty's."
Ma Hongjun had been cultivating very diligently during this period to prepare for the upcoming competition. Over the past six months, his spirit power level had also risen to level thirty-three.
And he is only thirteen years old now!
Even with Qi Lin's help, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing would at most be at level thirty-four or thirty-five.
Then, Tang San continued his rigorous analysis with his astonishing wisdom.
"Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing, and the Shi Mo brothers, Shi Mo and Shi Mo, should not be underestimated either. A year ago, they were already Spirit Elders at level thirty-eight and thirty-seven respectively. Now, it's highly possible they have broken through to level forty."
"Also Dugu Yan, she is also very likely to break through to level forty."
After hearing Tang San's analysis, the Shrek group drew a collective breath of cold air.
"So, doesn't that mean the Heaven Dou Academy reserve team has five Spirit Ancestors above level forty?"
"No wonder they were confident enough to give up the guaranteed spot. It turns out they are sure of victory."
Seeing the low morale of the group, Tang San immediately encouraged them with a serious expression.
"Everyone cheer up. Although the Heaven Dou Academy reserve team is very strong, our Shrek Battle Team is definitely not a pushover."
Then, Tang San said in a relaxed tone, "Besides, with so many teams, how easy is it to run into them?"
As soon as his words fell, the host's voice suddenly sounded.
"The first round of the preliminaries, Canghui Academy vs. Zixing Academy."
...
"The first round of the preliminaries, Tian Dou Royal Academy vs. Shrek Academy."
As soon as the host's words fell, the expressions on the faces of the Shrek group instantly froze.
Our Shrek Academy is fighting the Heaven Dou Academy?