On the other side, below the dueling platform of Shrek Academy…
More and more first-grade class one students began to notice the disappearance of Teacher Xu and Ya Li who were there to watch the battles, and confusion dawned upon their faces...
"Teacher Xu and the others still haven't returned? No, the question is, when exactly did they leave? There was no sign at all."
"That's right, we were so engrossed in the battle that we didn't notice, but there must be some important matter!"
"I heard that the Holy Spirit Cult has resurfaced recently. Perhaps Elder Xu and Saint Crown, being members of Sea God's Pavilion, have gone to deal with this matter."
"Stop guessing wildly, with Shrek Academy here, that Holy Spirit Cult wouldn't dare to be reckless!"
Seeing the discussions getting more far-fetched, Shen Yi frowned slightly and explained, "Fellow students, there's no need for overthinking. Elder Xu and Saint Crown have left to deal with some affairs!"
The foundation of the Holy Spirit Cult is not in the least inferior to Shrek Academy, and what's more, lately one could clearly sense that the patrol range of the inner court students was steadily expanding!
However, all this is beyond the means of a mere Soul Emperor like herself; it would be more practical to focus on presiding over the current duel!
After shaking her head, she once again announced, "Now, please have the final two teams take the stage to determine the victors of this class's internal selection contest!"
In the previous battles, Tang Wulin's team and Wu Dousi's team both defeated their opponents, leaving them as the final contenders...
Upon hearing this, Xu Yucheng sneered, "It's finally the finals; we can properly take care of Gu Yue and her lackeys! Let them realize the gap between us."
Zheng Yiran rested her chin on her hands in contemplation, "The previous battles didn't pose any challenge; hopefully, Gu Yue's team can bring us a bit of fun."
Luo Guixing also nodded and said coldly, "That's right, Gu Yue actually thinks that having the title of class president means she can order us around. Let's show them what despair is like!"
Wu Dousi's cold Beautiful Eyes glanced at Luo Guixing and Yang Nianxia, pronouncing emotionlessly, "Luo Guixing, Yang Nianxia, you two don't need to participate. After all, you're the weakest in the group!"
She wanted Gu Yue and the others to clearly recognize her own strength!
Yang Nianxia's face darkened and he said unhappily, "Wu Dousi, what do you mean by that? Are you looking down on us?"
Luo Guixing's face also darkened as he said, "Although you are the group leader, you don't have the right to boss us around!"
Wu Dousi let out a cold laugh and calmly said, "I'm merely stating the facts. Or, do you two think you can defeat Xu Yucheng and Zheng Yiran?"
At her words, Luo Guixing and Yang Nianxia clenched their teeth but still said nothing...
Indeed, within the entire group, only the two of them were three-ring Soul Venerables, while the rest were Four Rings Soul Ancestors!
This was enough to show the standing of each person!
However, just at this moment, the opposite side where Tang Wulin and the others were seemingly finished discussing and subtly nodded in agreement...
Subsequently, Gu Yue, as the group leader, took a step forward, turned her gaze to Shen Yi, and said, "Teacher Shen, before we begin the duel, I would like to say something!"
Shen Yi showed a puzzled look and asked, "Oh? Gu Yue, what would you like to say?"
Wu Dousi's group and the students below the platform also turned their gaze to Gu Yue, waiting for her reply…
"Pausing the duel at this time, could it be that Gu Yue and her team are considering surrender?"
"It's possible; perhaps they realize they're going to lose miserably, so they've chosen to surrender!"
"Don't talk nonsense. Have you seen the eager teammates next to Gu Yue? They don't look like they're about to surrender at all!"
"If it's not about surrendering, then what could it be?"
Standing under immense pressure, Gu Yue earnestly said, "Teacher Shen, we propose to have a 5v5 team battle against Wu Dousi and the others!"
The words had hardly left their mouths when the spectating students' eyes all went wide, exclaiming in shock, "My god, have Gu Yue and the others gone mad?"
"The individual strengths of their opponents are clearly stronger, yet they still choose a 5v5 team battle. They're totally on the path to certain defeat!"
"It's over, I had some confidence in Gu Yue and them just now, but who knew they'd be so arrogant!"
"If Gu Yue and the others can win, I'll run naked around Shrek Academy!"
Shen Yi was somewhat bewildered, "A 5v5 team battle? There's nothing about that in the class selection competition rules!"
After a pause, she continued, "But… it's also not specified that it can't be done. The specifics will depend on whether Wu Dousi and the others accept it or not!"
Gu Yue nodded slightly, then turned her glowing eyes towards Wu Dousi, "Wu Dousi, do you dare to accept this proposal? I believe there are only benefits for you in this!"
Upon hearing this, Wu Dousi pondered for a few seconds and then replied coldly, "Hmph, although I don't know what trick you're playing, without absolute strength, it's all just a joke."
She glanced at Xu Yucheng and the others, noticed that they had not expressed any opinion, and decisively declared, "I accept this challenge on behalf of the entire group."
In her heart, she thought indignantly, "They're truly seeking death!"
There was no chance of victory even in a 3v3 battle, let alone in a 5v5. They probably didn't want to lose too badly!
Seeing that their opponent Wu Dousi had agreed, Shen Yi had no reason to say more and immediately announced, "With both parties' consent, this final match will be changed from a 3v3 team battle to a 5v5 team battle, with all other rules remaining unchanged!"
"Now, please both sides prepare mentally. The battle will commence on stage in ten minutes!"
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Elsewhere, Tang Yinmeng held the pale-faced Dark Hummingbird whose Soul Power had been completely depleted with one hand, and taunted, "Now, do you still want to make a move against us, members of Sea God's Pavilion?"
The latter's throat choked up, glaring at Xu Sheng not far away, "Don't… don't be too smug. If it weren't for that guy… cough cough, you all would have…"
Faced with that unyielding gaze, Xu Sheng just smiled faintly, saying nothing…
But this made Tang Yinmeng's expression turn cold, and without mercy, she pushed the Dark Hummingbird's head towards the ground, slamming it down…
With a loud "bang", boiling hot blood sprayed out…
She would show no mercy to an evil Soul Master!
Ya Li, standing beside, reminded her, "Elder Tang, leave him alive, take him back to Sea God's Pavilion for interrogation!"
Tang Yinmeng then reined in her killing intent and nodded…
She then turned her gaze to the evil Soul Master of Dark Bell, whose body was riddled with injuries and shaking continuously…
Coldly she said, "What about you? Surrender, and you can keep your whole corpse."
The latter came back to her senses, looking at Tang Yinmeng and the other two with extreme caution…
She thought furiously in her heart, "Damn it! That guy's strength is way beyond what an ordinary Soul Master can achieve!"
If that's the case, better to abandon the useless Dark Hummingbird. My life is much more important than his!
With this thought, a few traces of ferocity flashed in her eyes…
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