Chapter 153 Fifteen against one? That's way too arrogant!
The light and shadow above the sky deepened with Bai Xuanzi's sigh, and the order barrier of Shrek Square shimmered with a steady glow under the drive of the divine core.
The audience in the dark world stared intently at the old man sitting in the high seat. This "Versailles" speech, based on absolute strength, plunged the entire Soul Master community of the continent into a long silence and shock.
And at this moment...
On the streets of the Black World, the discussions that were originally about tactics for the White World competition have gradually turned into criticisms of Bai Xuanzi himself.
This extreme psychological gap left the Dark Soul Masters, who were used to hovering on the edge of life and death, feeling a wave of exhaustion.
"No way, would Bai Xuanzi really say something like that? This is just too Versailles." A lone Soul Master from the underworld put down his weapon and looked at the sky with a complicated expression.
"'It's hard to give them any challenges.' If someone else said that, I would think they were bragging. But it was Bai Xuanzi's student who really stomped the fish in the mirror arena."
"There's nothing we can do, the facts are undeniable. White Shrek Academy is just too strong; this gap can't be bridged by soul power level alone," a nearby soul master remarked.
"Look at our Black Shrek team. When they participated in the competition, they were cautious the whole time, and they fought hard in every match. They even had to exhaust their life force to win. But the White World Shrek team is a completely different story. They really seem to be on vacation."
In the eyes of the underworld audience, Versailles has become a privilege of the strong. Bai Xuanzi's nonchalant distress is the most vicious mockery of the underworld's soul master education system.
Inside the rest area, Hei Xuanzi's face turned extremely ugly. He listened to the sarcastic remarks directed at him and looked at the figure in the sky that was revered by thousands. His lips trembled violently, and in the end, he could only let out a cold snort full of jealousy.
"Damn show-off!" Hei Xuanzi growled through gritted teeth, his withered fingers almost sinking into the wooden armrest.
"You'll be punished by the gods sooner or later! Just wait to die!"
[The video continues to play on the screen.]
On the viewing platform of the Sea God Pavilion, the Ice Emperor and the Snow Emperor listened to Bai Xuanzi's complaints, exchanged a glance, and both had a helpless smile in their eyes.
"That's because you're too outstanding, Xuanzi." Xue Di's cool voice echoed in the air.
"Because you are so outstanding as a guide to order, the students you teach are also outstanding. Within their peers, they have lost their rivals. There's nothing that can be done about it; you can't expect any outliers who can rival Shrek Academy under the logic of this era."
Bai Xuanzi shook his head after hearing this. Looking at the confident, even slightly arrogant, young faces below, filled with the ease with which victory had come, his expression became rational and stern.
"This won't do. If this continues, they'll really be here on vacation." Bai Xuanzi stood up, put his hands behind his back, and looked towards the distant Realm of Order.
"The original purpose of the competition is to hone skills. If there's no pressure, the training becomes meaningless. I need to put pressure on them."
Bai Xuanzi paced back and forth in the hall, frantically processing the logic of order in his mind. After a moment, he stopped, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
"I've got it. We just need to change the rules," Bai Xuanzi said calmly. "Anyway, the top sixteen list is almost finalized. In that case, I'll just change the format for the rest of the competition."
"Originally, the matches after the round of 16 would have been a series of single-elimination tournaments. But now, I don't want that tedious process anymore." Bai Xuanzi's tone carried an undeniable air of dominance.
"Let's just change it to a free-for-all between the top sixteen! Sixteen teams will be simultaneously deployed on a giant mirror map constructed by the Realm of Order. As long as the other teams aren't stupid, they'll definitely spontaneously join forces to deal with Shrek Academy in that environment."
Hearing this insane suggestion, Xue Di's lips twitched involuntarily: "Seriously, Xuanzi? You really don't hold back when it comes to sabotaging your own people. Fifteen official teams joining forces to attack—even Huo Yuhao and his group probably couldn't withstand that kind of concentrated fire, right?"
"If we don't give them a real test, wouldn't this competition be a waste of time?" Bai Xuanzi showed no sign of changing his mind. He looked down at the arena, his tone still calm. "I value the students' ability to improve under duress. As for that so-called championship, it doesn't matter. Shrek Academy doesn't need such empty titles to prove its status."
"How domineering, Genko!" Hyotei clapped and cheered from the side, her eyes full of admiration for such absolute confidence.
Meanwhile, in the dark world...
The Soul Masters were once again shocked by Bai Xuanzi's decision. Looking at the old man in the sky who casually rewrote the competition rules, they felt an unprecedented sense of absurdity.
"No way? Is this really going to happen? This Xuanzi from the White World is really outrageous. He actually asked all the teams on the continent to besiege his own student?" A tactical analyst from the Black World rubbed his temples, feeling that his logic had completely collapsed.
"But thinking about it carefully, what he said isn't wrong." Another Soul Master calmly analyzed, despite his shock.
"Given the strength of Bai Huoyuhao and Wang Dong'er, a normal round of 16 elimination matches would be meaningless for them. Only by having the whole world as their opponent can we truly put pressure on them. That would make the subsequent matches more interesting."
"It's more than just interesting! The mirror arena will definitely be a 15-on-1 situation. Bai Xuanzi has shown the absolute confidence between these strong players to the fullest. If it were our Xuanzi, he would never have this kind of courage. He would only be thinking about how to win the championship and save face."
The prevailing opinion in the underworld has completely shifted towards praising Bai Xuanzi's personal charisma. His pure educational philosophy, which disregards the title of champion and focuses solely on the growth of his students, has deeply impressed the soul masters of the underworld.
As Hei Xuanzi listened to these comparisons in the rest area, his heart felt like it was being repeatedly struck by a heavy hammer. He looked at the sky, his eyes turning bloodshot with jealousy and hatred.
"Hmph, keep showing off, you show-off!" Hei Xuanzi cursed hoarsely.
"Fifteen regular teams have joined forces, each with a Soul King in command. I'm waiting to see you fail! Let's see if you'll still be so domineering when your students are surrounded and killed!"
(End of chapter)