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The third match for Shrek Academy was drawn as a team battle. Under Huo Yuhao's precise control, although it couldn't be called an easy victory, Huo Yuhao himself didn't have to act much.
He simply stood at the back, using Mental Detection Sharing and those amplification Spirit Abilities to link his teammates into a single whole.
The fighting was left to them.
The result, naturally, was a win.
But for today's fourth match, the format drawn was individual combat once again. This caused the expressions of the Shrek Academy group to turn serious.
Because their opponent this time was Zhengtian Academy. According to intelligence, this team had three Spirit Kings and four Spirit Ancestors; such a configuration would not be a weak team in any tournament.
On Shrek's side, because the injuries of Ma Xiaotao's trio had still not fully healed, the ones going out to face the challenge were still only Huo Yuhao's group of five.
Not counting Huo Yuhao, they held no advantage in terms of numbers or Spirit Power.
Wang Dong looked at the calm-faced Huo Yuhao and suddenly smiled.
"Yuhao," his voice carried a hint of playfulness, "it looks like you'll have to show off your skills today."
Huo Yuhao glanced at him and said nothing. Then, scanning the others, he asked, "Does everyone have any thoughts?"
He Caitou had always been a man of few words; at this moment, he just scratched his head and gave a simple, honest smile.
He had no thoughts; he would just follow the arrangements. Xu Sanshi, however, immediately spoke up: "I say, why don't you go up first, Yuhao, and just give them a one-vs-seven sweep!"
Ever since being knocked unconscious by Huo Yuhao in a single move last time, Xu Sanshi was thoroughly convinced of Huo Yuhao's strength. He now had a near-blind worship of Huo Yuhao.
Hearing this, Wang Dong instantly raised both hands in approval!
"Right, right, right!"
"Right now, many people say you're just a support system Spirit Master. I think we should take this opportunity today to let them see your true strength!"
Huo Yuhao did not immediately agree to the proposal. His gaze turned toward Jiang Nannan.
She stood there, her eyes flickering, clearly thinking seriously about something.
Huo Yuhao asked, "Sister Nannan, what do you think?"
Jiang Nannan looked up, a firm light shining in her cool eyes.
"This match isn't just a match; it's also training for us." Her gaze swept over Xu Sanshi and Wang Dong: "Fighting strong enemies is the best way to hone one's own combat techniques. I think we should go up first. With Yuhao backing us up, we won't lose in the end anyway."
Jiang Nannan came from a commoner background. Being able to cultivation to the level of a Spirit Ancestor at such an age was the result of her own desperate hard work, aside from her natural talent.
She had no background and no resources; everything she had was accumulated bit by bit through sweat.
Therefore, she was unwilling to give up any chance to become stronger, even in this single match.
After listening, a flash of admiration passed through Huo Yuhao's eyes.
He then said directly, "I think Sister Nannan's words make sense."
His gaze swept over everyone.
"Then we'll go in the order of Senior Sanshi, Sister Nannan, and Senior He."
"If you encounter an opponent you can't handle, I'll step in."
From the side, Wang Dong's voice immediately came: "What about me?"
His gaze fell on Huo Yuhao with a hint of dissatisfaction, because Huo Yuhao hadn't mentioned his name just now.
Before Huo Yuhao could answer, Xu Sanshi gave a mischievous laugh.
"Why is a Spirit Elder like you trying to join the fun? The weakest on the other side is a Spirit Ancestor!"
Hearing this, Wang Dong immediately protested, "What's wrong with a Spirit Ancestor? It's not like I haven't won before!"
Huo Yuhao looked at Wang Dong then, his gaze calm as he said, "Even if you can defeat a Spirit Ancestor, with your Spirit Power as a Spirit Elder, you could probably only last for one round."
"We aren't lacking in strength right now; there's no need for you to go up and trade yourself for one of them."
"So just take a good rest today."
Hearing Huo Yuhao say this, Wang Dong curled his lip. That delicate face carried a bit of unwillingness and a bit of gloom. But he didn't say anything more, only nodding silently and accepting the arrangement.
As the match began, the first to take the stage was naturally Xu Sanshi. And the first to appear from the opposite side was Yu Mengdi of Zhengtian Academy.
Xu Sanshi hadn't expected the opponent to send out a Spirit King in the very first round! He cursed his bad luck inwardly.
Then, Yu Mengdi activated her Spirit Body Enhancement, and a pair of pure white wings actually emerged behind her!
Xu Sanshi judged at a glance that the opponent's Spirit was the rare top-tier Spirit, Angel! He couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air, his expression becoming even more solemn.
The match began, and Yu Mengdi's speed was extremely fast, her offensive fierce. The two fought for over ten minutes, and finally, relying on his erupting Black Tortoise Bloodline, Xu Sanshi actually eliminated the Spirit King, Yu Mengdi!
The entire stands instantly erupted; the spectators were thrilled by the sight. Afterward, Huo Yuhao did not let Xu Sanshi continue fighting. Although Xu Sanshi clamored that he "could still fight," Huo Yuhao decisively swapped in Jiang Nannan.
Zhengtian Academy's second representative was Yang Yifan, an agility-attack system Spirit Ancestor. With equal cultivation, Jiang Nannan's advantages became apparent.
Teleportation, Gravity Control, Invincible Golden Body—with these divine skills in hand, her fighting style was flexible and ever-changing, making it impossible to guard against.
Although Yang Yifan was extremely fast, he was restricted at every turn in front of Jiang Nannan.
In less than five minutes, Yang Yifan was eliminated.
After that, Jiang Nannan consecutively eliminated Zhengtian Academy's Xue Lang and Tang Xiaolei, completing a one-vs-three sweep!
The moment Tang Xiaolei was defeated, the entire audience boiled over!
"Shrek! Shrek! Shrek!..."
Cheers rose and fell, deafeningly loud.
On the arena, however, Jiang Nannan was bent over, panting heavily. Her forehead was covered in beads of sweat, her chest heaved violently, and the Spirit Power in her body was nearly depleted.
Tang Xiaolei's Spirit, the Purple Flower Bow, was indeed extremely special. Each of his spirit rings represented one arrow he could fire. As a Spirit King, he could naturally fire five arrows. Each arrow was a single-target attack of immense power. But no matter how strong an attack is, it must hit the person to count.
As an agility-attack system Spirit Master, flexibility and speed were Jiang Nannan's strengths. Relying on Teleportation and her flexible movement techniques, she managed to dodge Tang Xiaolei's five arrows and ultimately eliminated him.
But at this moment, her consumption was also significant.
Just then, Zhengtian Academy sent out another person. The figure slowly walked onto the arena, his steps steady and unhurried. He wasn't particularly tall, just well-proportioned. His appearance was also ordinary; he wouldn't attract any attention in a crowd. But there was no expression whatsoever on his face. Those eyes were as indifferent as water, as if nothing in the world could stir any ripples in his heart.
He was also the captain of Zhengtian Academy, Ye Wuqing, a Level 58 attack system Spirit King.
Ye Wuqing looked at the beautiful Jiang Nannan, his expression remaining unmoved. There wasn't a hint of a ripple in those indifferent eyes.
He spoke flatly: "You are indeed very strong. If I were the same age as you, I would be no match for you."
"But in this competition, there are no 'ifs.' Even at your peak, you wouldn't be able to beat me."
Jiang Nannan looked at him stubbornly, an unyielding Battle Intent burning in her cool eyes.
She knew Ye Wuqing was right. In her current state, she couldn't even exert thirty percent of her strength.
While the opponent was a Level 58 attack system Spirit King in perfect condition, ready to strike.
But as long as she was still on the arena, no matter the outcome, she had to fight to find out! She took a deep breath, preparing to accept the challenge.
But just then, a voice rang out from below the arena.
"Referee!"
"We forfeit this round!"
The one who spoke was none other than Huo Yuhao!
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