Xie Xie's eyes widened in shock as he exclaimed, "What? Letting inner and outer court students speak through strength, isn't that a bit too unfair? Even if you can use soul tools to suppress soul power rank, practical combat experience cannot be compensated for!"
Yuanen Yehui nodded firmly, "That's right, even if outer courtyard students and inner court students are of the same rank in battle, the likelihood of victory is less than thirty percent!"
Xu Xiaoyan raised an eyebrow, puzzled, "Eh, Yehui, Xie Xie, do you guys really think so little of the outer courtyard students? I think that once the soul power ranks are suppressed, inner court students and outer courtyard students should be evenly matched!"
"After all, the representatives of the outer courtyard students would definitely be talents capable of entering the inner court!"
He didn't believe that outer courtyard students of the same rank were weaker than inner court students!
Yue Zhengyu rubbed her head teasingly, "Xiao Yan, you make it sound too easy. If we, who were once in the outer court, were to challenge the inner court students, would we have had a chance of winning?"
Xu Xiaoyan suddenly looked sheepish, "Well... alright, the odds are indeed a bit low, but I still support the outer courtyard students!"
"How old are these inner court students, and they're still quarreling with these junior brothers and sisters. It's very unbecoming of seniors!"
Ye Xinglan blinked her beautiful eyes, "Xiao Yan has a point. The inner court students have been cultivating for so much longer than the outer courtyard students, they should be more magnanimous!"
Xu Lizhi murmured quietly, "That's easy to say, but everyone has their limits. I wonder if it's the outer courtyard students who are too presumptuous, causing the inner court students to react so drastically!"
Just like himself, who had endured so much disdain from the inner court students back in the day!
Only after becoming an inner court student did that sentiment gradually fade away!
When Tang Wulin heard this, he couldn't help but interrupt, "Let's not get wrapped up in discussing which side, the outer or inner court students, will win. We should be thinking about how to resolve their conflict!"
Lan Mu Zi nodded his head in agreement, "Yes, as Wulin said, if we don't find a way to resolve this, it will turn into a bigger problem in the future."
After saying that, everyone turned their gazes to the two students fighting on the stage...
...and saw that the battle was about to be decided!
The inner court student's second soul ring underfoot flickered, immediately boosting his strength by thirty percent, hitting the belly of his opponent, who hadn't yet reacted...
The formidable power made him spit out a mouthful of blood and sent him flying out of the arena...
And seizing the right moment, Xie Xie dashed out and caught him, slowly lowering him down...
With a look of concern, he asked, "How are you? Nothing serious, right?"
The outer courtyard student, coming back to his senses and recognizing his savior, responded with astonishment, "Xie... Elder Xie, thank you, I'm alright, just a bit of pain in my abdomen..."
He hadn't expected Elder Xie to catch him, which was quite a pleasant surprise!
After saying that, he stood up on his own strength...
Xie Xie frowned slightly, reminding him, "Don't play the hero, you've already vomited blood. If it's not treated promptly, it could affect your future cultivation!"
"Listen to me, hurry to the infirmary!"
The student hesitated, glancing down at the other outer courtyard students, "But..."
He was representing the outer courtyard students, and had never expected to lose so miserably!
Xie Xie's expression grew colder as he scolded, "Forget about that, your future is more important, you know?"
The student swallowed hard and answered promptly, "Yes... yes, Elder Xie, I'll go to the infirmary right away!"
After shooting the outer courtyard students a guilty look, he left the Soul Fighting Area with the support of another person...
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At this moment, the victorious inner court student laughed loudly and said, "See that? This is the gap between us, inner court students, and those from the outer court. Victory comes effortlessly to us!"
The inner court students below immediately burst into cheers....
The outer court students, on the other hand, hung their heads one by one, their cheeks filled with frustration....
Losing the duel meant they, the outer court students, were the weak ones!
The inner court student on the stage wore a proud expression and then said to Xie Xie, "Elder Xie, please announce the winner of this duel."
Although Lan Muzi was the referee, Elder Xie had appeared to save that outer court student, and as an Elder of the Sea God Pavilion, having him make the announcement was also acceptable!
Upon hearing this, Elder Xie's expression turned ice-cold, "Winner? In my eyes, you're nothing but a fool!"
The next second, he rushed forward to the former, grabbed his neck, and lifted him angrily....
The inner court student only felt a strong sense of being choked, and he couldn't even resist....
He could only stammer out a few words, "Elder... Elder Xie, what... what are you doing??"
He didn't understand why he was being treated this way when he had won the victory!
Elder Xie took a deep breath and shouted angrily, "You could have simply knocked him off the stage; why did you have to go so far? Don't you know that he is your junior brother?"
The former showed no remorse and replied again, "But... I represent... the inner court students...."
Elder Xie increased his grip and responded once more, "Representing the inner court students? Have you all decided to divide Shrek Academy's students over a mere dispute?"
"I hereby declare the cancellation of your..."
Such a person doesn't deserve to stay in Shrek Academy!
However, before he could finish speaking, he saw Tang Wulin appear by his side and said coldly, "Elder Xie, things have not reached such a grave situation!"
Elder Xie fell silent for a moment, then released his grip, and the inner court student immediately fell to the ground....
Immediately after, he turned his gaze to all the students below and said in a chilly tone, "I don't care how serious your disputes are, but you must never turn on your comrades. Otherwise, regardless of who you are, I won't hesitate to expel you from Shrek Academy!!!"
In an instant, the students who had just felt excited suddenly shut their mouths....
Fearing they might cross the former's mood....
Tang Wulin patted his shoulder, and soothed, "Alright, Elder Xie, you go to Elder Brother Lan Muzi for now; I'll handle things here!"
Elder Xie sighed in relief, nodded, and said, "Okay, I'll leave it to you, Wulin!"
Being the Sea God Pavilion Master, he naturally had the most authority to speak!
Having said that, he instantly vanished, leaving the other one alone!!
It was only then that Tang Wulin turned back to everyone, showing a kind smile, "Everyone, the words of Elder Xie were a bit harsh just now; don't take them to heart, especially you."
The inner court student regained his senses, clenched his fists, and said, "I... I didn't mean to blame Elder Xie, I just don't understand. This duel was approved by the Elders of the Sea God Pavilion; why did he do this!"
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