Shock, Seven Devil Fusion Ability (1)

Jing Ling was equally shocked because of the situation in the ring. Just as he was preparing to oppose the clearly stronger than him Huo Wushuang with his full strength, Grandmaster stood up from the Shrek Academy rest area, looking at the Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong sitting in front of the distant Supreme Pontiff Palace.

"Please delay the start of the match."

Just as the cardinal referee was about to rebuke Grandmaster for interrupting the competition, he was stopped by the Supreme Pontiff's raised hand. Bibi Dong's gaze at Grandmaster was very serene, but whether her heart was as calm, only she knew herself.

"Please explain your justification."

Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong said calmly.

Grandmaster smiled coldly,

"My justifications are that Shrek Academy renounces the first half of the finals, voluntarily entering the contest of the losers in the afternoon. Jing Ling, come back."

If people could still accept that previous Spirit Hall Academy team member suddenly conceding, then Grandmaster now suddenly declaring that Shrek Academy gave up on the individual competition no doubt alarmed everyone present. Even among the Shrek Seven Devils, apart from Tang San, the others all had shocked and vacant expressions.

Clearly, they hadn't known about Grandmaster's decision in advance.

The eyes of Ning Fengzhi sitting next to the Supreme Pontiff displayed a flash of understanding, and at the same time a furious glint. He couldn't keep his gaze from falling on the Supreme Pontiff by his side.

Bibi Dong was still unflustered, calmly saying:

"Why?"

Grandmaster stood with his hands behind his back, looking up at the Douluo Palace behind Supreme Pontiff Palace,

"Regardless of why, I think, it should be our right to concede."

Grandmaster's extremely calm words echoed as if earth shattering in front of Supreme Pontiff Palace. There wasn't any issue with what he said in itself. The issue was who he spoke to, these words were undoubtedly contradicting the Supreme pontiff.

The highest ruler of Spirit Hall.

As long as those present were Spirit Masters above sixtieth rank, they could all see that Grandmaster wasn't powerful, absolutely under the fortieth rank, but a Spirit Master with this kind of lacking strength actually dared contradict the most authoritative figure of the Spirit Master world.

But what people had expected even less was for Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong to slowly stand, nodding to Grandmaster,

"You're right. This is your prerogative. Blame me for asking. My apologies, elder Yu."

Grandmaster and Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong's dialogue was held in front of numerous powers of Spirit Hall, as well as countless Spirit Masters sticking their heads up to watch the fight from below. The Supreme Pontiff uttering the word 'elder', meant only one thing: Grandmaster was a Spirit Hall elder.

And everyone knew the kind of authority Spirit Hall's elders held. Even Ghost Douluo and Chrysanthemum Douluo sitting next to Bibi Dong had only entered Elder Palace for ten years. And with Grandmaster's age and strength, he clearly shouldn't possess this kind of authority.

If someone else had called him a Spirit Hall elder, perhaps it would have been laughable, but when the speaker was Supreme Pontiff Bibi Dong, who dared refute her?

Hearing Bibi Dong say this, even Grandmaster couldn't help looking distracted. The reason he had contradicted Bibi Dong naturally wasn't because he was secure in support due to their relationship, but because of his fury. As Bibi Dong spoke, Grandmaster understood that this Supreme Pontiff was protecting him.

Contradicting the Supreme Pontiff, even if the Supreme Pontiff didn't mind herself, would the countless Spirit Masters who worshipped the Supreme Pontiff disregard it?

Even if Grandmaster had the protection of powers by his side, capable of forming the Golden Iron Triangle, the chance of dying from violence in the street would grow enormously.

But when Bibi Dong's words had recognized him as elder, naturally nobody would dare do anything. Spirit Hall elders saying something to contradict the Supreme Pontiff wasn't any major event.

Actually, even Bibi Dong didn't know how Grandmaster had an elder's warrant tile, she'd only found out from her subordinates after Grandmaster left.

Grandmaster's waist suddenly ached, and immediately afterward his left arm was pulled into a soft and flexible embrace. Turning his head to look, he saw Liu Erlong demonstratively looking at the Supreme Pontiff.

The expression in Bibi Dong's eyes swayed briefly, but very quickly returned to normal. She said to the cardinal referee:

"Since Shrek Academy has decided to renounce the morning's competition, continue with the individual matches."

At this moment, Godwind Academy's coaching teacher also stood. After first bowing to the Supreme Pontiff, he said with a smile:

"The Spirit Hall Academy team is formidable. Our Academy resigns itself to not being their match. Rather than reduce our strength here, it would be better to contend with Shrek Academy for the other place in the finals this afternoon. Therefore, we also give up on the individual competition."

The dramatic changes caught a lot of people unprepared. The Spirit Hall Academy team won without a fight, directly entering tomorrow's finals.

Without a single fight, the finals were already half finished. Even though Spirit Hall Academy got their wish to enter the final battle, Shrek Academy withdrawing from the individual competition still left the organizers somewhat embarrassed.

The Shrek Academy party didn't stay longer, and swiftly left under Grandmaster's guidance. In the afternoon, they would fight with Godwind Academy for the other place in the ultimate finals.

Nobody said anything on the way, most of them soaked in the thoughtful and oppressive atmosphere.

The disadvantageous situation swayed the Shrek Seven Devils' confidence somewhat.

After all, this afternoon they had to confront the allied forces of Godwind Academy and Blazing Academy, and tomorrow they even more had to confront the formidable Spirit Hall Academy team after only one night of rest.

Returning to the residence, Grandmaster called the Shrek Seven Devils to his room.

His gaze sweeping across the seven, Grandmaster indifferently said:

"Aren't you very baffled as to why I would suddenly withdraw from the individual competitions?"

None of the seven said anything, but apart from Tang San, the other seven all seemed a bit puzzled.

Grandmaster's rigid face flushed, an almost severe light flashing in his eyes,

"Even I hadn't expected Spirit Hall to actually use this kind of contemptible method while holding this kind of advantage. Little San, explain it for everyone."

Tang San nodded, speaking in a low voice:

"Our first member on stage was Jing Ling. Jing Ling's draw was exceptionally good, letting our side hold the last position in the competition, allowing us to observe our opponents even better. But this time, the Spirit Hall Academy team member on stage suddenly conceded. This had two effects, one was that the Spirit Hall Academy team member kept his full strength intact, without any exhaustion. The other was that Huo Wushuang also kept his full fighting strength to deal with Jing Ling. If I guessed correctly, after Huo Wushuang defeated Jing Ling and confronted the second Spirit Hall team member, he would also immediately concede. Consequently, it would be like their two teams joining hands to deal with us. It would basically be impossible for us to have a chance at victory in the individual competitions. Each loss would be fine, if we won, we would definitely suffer their revolving battle."

"When Godwind Academy and Blazing Academy merged before, I still didn't understand why Spirit Hall would agree to their request, but now it's clear. They reached an agreement with the Spirit Hall Academy team for the support of Spirit Hall."

Tang San fell silent after explaining. The mood in the whole room turned silent, but the flames of rage constantly spread; no wonder Grandmaster would call Spirit Hall contemptible.

While holding such an advantage, still cooperating with Godwind Academy and Blazing Academy to deal with them, if that wasn't contemptible, what was?

A sneer appeared on Grandmaster's face,

"They think to stop our march forward like this? Then, they're still underestimating us too much. Originally I didn't have that much desire for victory, but when they're like this, then our goal is also only one."

Before the competition in the afternoon, the Shrek Seven Devils stayed in Grandmaster's room the whole time, even when taking their meals. Flender and Liu Erlong kept guard outside, keeping anyone from approaching.

Of course, in the Shrek Academy residence, there was still a power like the Poison Douluo.

The early morning air was cool and refreshing. In the afternoon, as the sun rose to its zenith, that coolness was replaced by scorching heat. Even though it still wasn't the height of summer, the temperatures were still high.

The seven Spirit Hall Academy team members stood quietly to the side. In the plaza in front of Supreme pontiff Hall, the two semifinalist teams gazed at their counterparts.

Tang San and Dai Mubai stood furthest ahead of the Shrek Seven Devils, looking at those familiar faces not far in front, they revealed a trace of disdain.

The trio of Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wu, and Huo Wushuang, made up the core of the team, looking face to face with Tang San and Dai Mubai.

Huo Wu took a step forward, looking at Tang San, and coldly said:

"Do you know why we did this?"

Tang San didn't reply, only the contempt in his eyes deepening somewhat.

Huo Wu suddenly discovered that she really disliked having Tang San look at her like this, and her explosive temperament immediately appeared,

"What I did was all in order to determine the winner with you again. Even if I have to give up the chance of being first, I still definitely have to fight you again."

Tang San smiled calmly,

"If it was only for this, then you've already fallen behind. Lost in strength and discipline, in this match, you already don't stand a chance."

Huo Wu was indignant,

"That will be shown by the facts. Don't think I'd start off leniently because you saved me. What I owe you, I've already repaid."