Chapter 86: The Battle for First Place

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Time passed quickly, and tomorrow was the final round of the competition. The Godwind Academy would face its last opponent, Shrek Academy.

Since Feng Xiaotian's impressive feat of defeating all seven members of the Thunderclap Academy by himself, the other team members from Godwind Academy hadn't had a chance to participate.

Every academy they faced after that had chosen to forfeit, including those with friendly relations, like Tianshui Academy and Blazing Academy.

In the previous 13 rounds, Godwind Academy had achieved an undefeated streak with 13 consecutive victories.

Similarly, Shrek Academy defeated Thunderclap Academy in today's match, earning them the same 13-win streak.

Currently, both academies were tied for first place.

Among the remaining academies, the top-ranking teams were still those that had fought their way through from Heaven Dou City.

Thunderclap Academy had 11 victories out of 13 matches, with their only losses coming from Godwind Academy and Shrek Academy.

Tianshui Academy, with 10 victories from 13 matches, had been defeated by Thunderclap, Shrek, and Godwind Academy.

In their loss to Shrek, Shui Bing'er had managed to defeat Ma Hongjun, but due to her soul power being depleted, she voluntarily forfeited her match against Dai Mubai and didn't get the chance to face Tang San.

Blazing Academy had 9 victories out of 13 matches, losing to Shrek, Thunderclap, Tianshui, and Godwind Academy.

With the 13 rounds now complete, every team's final opponent had been determined.

In the last round, Thunderclap and Tianshui Academy would face relatively weaker teams, so their victories were practically guaranteed.

As a result, the top five academies advancing to the next stage were almost confirmed.

The teams ranked third, fourth, and fifth were Thunderclap Academy, Tianshui Academy, and Blazing Academy, respectively.

However, the most suspenseful battle for first and second place would be between the undefeated Godwind Academy and Shrek Academy.

This afternoon's drawing of lots only determined the order of the matches.

The showdown between Godwind Academy and Shrek Academy was set for the seventh match, which would also be the final match of this stage of the competition.

After the draw, Yu Xiaogang gathered Shrek Academy's team.

"The draw results are out. Our battle with Godwind Academy will be in the final match. We'll meet them eventually in the finals, so tomorrow we'll just fight as usual and start preparing."

The two undefeated teams would end this stage of the competition with a final battle, as if it had all been prearranged.

The Shrek Academy members were excited and eager for the match.

Even after Feng Xiaotian's stunning one-against-seven victory over Thunderclap Academy, Shrek Academy remained unfazed, having defeated both Tianshui Academy and Thunderclap Academy afterward, proving their strength.

With 13 consecutive victories under their belt, every member of Shrek was brimming with confidence.

Even though tomorrow's opponent was Godwind Academy, they believed they could win.

"Both teams have 13 straight wins, but everyone keeps talking about Feng Xiaotian. Shrek isn't to be underestimated either. Tomorrow, we'll show him what we're made of."

Ma Hongjun was raring to go, wishing the match could start right away.

In the sixth round, Ma Hongjun had made his debut for Shrek Academy and single-handedly defeated all seven members of the Plant Academy.

He had thought it would be his moment to shine, but Feng Xiaotian quickly stole the spotlight by defeating the entire Thunderclap Academy team on his own, which frustrated him more than anything.

Now, he finally had the chance to reclaim the spotlight.

Yu Xiaogang reminded them, "Don't let the recent wins make you overconfident. You've all seen Feng Xiaotian's strength. Godwind Academy won't be easy to deal with. What are your thoughts on tomorrow's match order?"

After some thought, Dai Mubai was the first to speak up.

"Teacher, Feng Xiaotian is Godwind Academy's strongest fighter, and the other six are not much of a threat. As long as we defeat him, we can win.

I suspect they'll go all out for first place, which means Feng Xiaotian will likely be their final fighter.

How about I go first? Then Huang Yuan, Tai Long, Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, and Fatty can follow in that order, with Tang San finishing up. What do you think?"

Dai Mubai's suggestion seemed quite reasonable.

With his strength alone, he could take down four or five members of Godwind Academy, leaving the remaining one or two for Huang Yuan and Tai Long to handle.

Then, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, and Tang San could all face Feng Xiaotian, their strongest opponent, with their soul power still fully intact.

For Tang San, this was a match he couldn't afford to lose.

In the preliminary rounds, they had forfeited and missed the chance to face Thunderclap and Godwind Academy, resulting in a regretful loss. However, in the advancement rounds, they defeated Thunderclap Academy, proving their strength.

But due to the presence of Feng Xiaotian, a Soul King, Godwind Academy still overshadowed them, even though their records were identical.

To truly prove themselves, they needed to defeat Feng Xiaotian and Godwind Academy.

Suddenly, Tang San spoke up:

"Have you considered another possibility? That Feng Xiaotian might surprise us and be the first to enter the arena."

Hearing this, Ma Hongjun grew even more furious.

"If he comes out first, is he planning to take on all seven of us? We're not Thunderclap Academy, and we've already won 13 straight victories. Does he really dare?"

The others nodded in agreement with Ma Hongjun.

Yu Xiaogang said, "Xiao San has a point. We can't rule out that possibility."

"Teacher, let me be the first to fight," Tang San said confidently.

Yu Xiaogang knew that Tang San had been itching to compete with Feng Xiaotian in a one-on-one battle, but he didn't want Tang San to do that.

"Xiao San, if both you and Feng Xiaotian are the first to enter, you'll likely go all out. I don't think that's the best strategy.

I've made my decision. Huang Yuan, Tai Long, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ma Hongjun, and then Mubai will go in that order, and you will be the last.

This way, whether Feng Xiaotian enters first or last, we can wear him down as much as possible.

If you don't get a chance to fight, you can save your strength for the finals, which might not be such a bad outcome."

After hearing Yu Xiaogang's plan, everyone nodded in agreement.

Tang San, though a bit frustrated, knew that in either scenario, he would face Feng Xiaotian last.

By then, Feng Xiaotian would likely be exhausted, making it a somewhat unfair fight. There was even a chance that he might not get to face him at all if Feng Xiaotian had already been defeated.

But Yu Xiaogang's strategy was undeniably the most reasonable and offered Shrek Academy the best chance of winning.

Tang San put aside his personal desires and accepted the arrangement.

The next day.

The final round of the competition had arrived. The first six matches were predictable and ended quickly.

Finally, it was time for the seventh match: Shrek Academy versus Godwind Academy.

The clash between the two undefeated teams was the most anticipated battle of the advancement rounds, drawing the attention of all.

Today, Feng Xiaotian had only one goal: to crush Shrek Academy.

(End of Chapter)