Chapter 402: Intervention

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"I didn't expect you to take action, it's quite rare." Qian Renxue said in surprise as she looked at Zeng Yi, who stood up beside her. This brilliant duel was about to reach its final conclusion, but this guy had ruined it.

Moreover, the two women on stage had a good relationship with this guy. Zeng Yi's actions made her unhappy.

"When a friend's life is at risk, I naturally can't sit idly by." Zeng Yi said calmly, looking at the two on stage before returning to his seat.

The battle between Zhu Zhuqing and Luo Ying was indeed very spectacular. Both of their performances exceeded Zeng Yi's expectations. The combat power they displayed was not something that could be shown by Spirit Masters at the Spirit Ancestor realm; it was already at the level of Spirit King.

The battle was exciting, but both of them used their true strength. This was no longer an ordinary match, but a real fight between Spirit Masters.

Wasn't it said that in the tournament, opponents cannot be crippled or killed? They had fought to such an extent, but Zeng Yi didn't see the organizer calling for a stop. Anyone could see that this was a fight to the death. Even if others didn't know, did the Supreme Pontiff sitting up there, Bibi Dong, as a Titled Douluo, not have this kind of insight?

Seeing that it had escalated to this point without any intervention, it seemed that she really wanted the Shrek Academy team to lose one of their top combatants, so that her Martial Spirit Hall team could have an easier time during the finals.

Helplessly, Zeng Yi could only take action to stop it.

"Really just friends?"

"It should also involve classmates and master-disciple relationships."

Zeng Yi thought for a moment and turned his head to look at Qian Renxue. Seeing her persistent expression, he felt somewhat puzzled.

"You seem particularly enthusiastic about this matter. Could it be that you're jealous because of our relationship?"

"Could it be that my handsome appearance has captivated you as well?"

As soon as he said that, Qian Renxue's eyes contracted, her heartbeat started to accelerate, and she became dumbfounded.

Realizing that something was not right with Qian Renxue's state, Zeng Yi immediately realized his mistake and awkwardly apologized, "Uh, I was just joking. Don't take it seriously."

Qian Renxue snapped back to reality, looked at Zeng Yi's smiling face, and dared to play tricks on her. He really had guts.

Her eyes twitched as she squinted, and with a kind smile on her face, she reached out and placed her hand on Zeng Yi's shoulder with force.

"Yes, I am jealous!"

"Ouch, it hurts! Big Sis, I was really wrong!"

In the arena, Bibi Dong stood up from her seat, and with a majestic gaze, she examined the bloodied Zhu Zhuqing and Luo Ying on the damaged Battle Spirit Arens to announce the result.

"I declare that the result of this Battle Spirit match as draw!"

A draw?

Upon hearing this verdict, Luo Ying widened her eyes, finding it hard to believe.

"What a joke! I've been pressuring her the whole time and was about to win. Why would it be declared a draw?" Luo Ying looked up at Bibi Dong on the chairman's seat and shouted in disbelief, seemingly unafraid despite her being the current Supreme Pontiff of the Martial Spirit Hall and a Titled Douluo.

The audience in the venue was also shocked by her words. After all, the person above was the most powerful figure in the continent. It was quite impressive that she had the audacity to question her. 

However, in this place, Martial Spirit Hall's stronghold, daring to question their Supreme Pontiff was the greatest disrespect. The guards in the venue couldn't bear it any longer and moved to capture this woman who showed disrespect to the Supreme Pontiff.

"Step back."

Bibi Dong's voice resonated like heavenly music, shaking everyone's minds.

Seeing the guards retreating, Bibi Dong's majestic gaze fell upon Luo Ying, looking deep into her eyes as if trying to see everything about her.

"Why, according to the rules, opponents cannot be crippled or killed. Just based on your malicious intention to kill your opponent and your actions, I could directly cancel the qualification of your Aquila Team. Declaring a draw is already the greatest mercy."

"So, do you have any objections now?"

Luo Ying stood still, seemingly petrified.

Outsiders might not be able to understand, but Luo Ying genuinely felt it. When the Supreme Pontiff spoke to her, an immense sense of oppression descended upon her body, immobilizing her and making it difficult to even breathe. Her spirit trembled under this great pressure.

"No, no objections."

These three words came with great difficulty from Luo Ying's mouth. The moment she said them, the pressure on her body suddenly disappeared, causing her to stagger and almost fall to the ground.

When she regained her composure, she noticed that her clothes were already soaked in cold sweat.

So, this was the power standing at the pinnacle of Spirit Masters, the strength of a Titled Douluo.

"Heh."

With her head lowered, Luo Ying's pale cheeks drew an exaggerated curve, and she smirked.

She raised her head, revealing a pair of crimson eyes filled with dissatisfaction. Looking at the woman assisted by her teammates, Zhu Zhuqing, she snorted and turned to leave the stage, heading towards the exit.

For her, this trip to the Spirit City had already ended. Failing to win this match meant that the Aquila Team had lost, and the remaining members were no match for the Shrek Academy team.

As far as Luo Ying was concerned, she didn't care where the Aquila Team could place. The only regret was that she couldn't kill that woman.

"Zhuqing! How are you? Are you okay?"

Xiao Wu supported Zhu Zhuqing and anxiously looked at her, seeing her covered in blood. Ning Rongrong and the healing Spirit Master in their team, Jing Zhu, also released their Spirits and used their spirit power and techniques to treat Zhu Zhuqing's injuries.

After the battle, Zhu Zhuqing's excitement subsided, but she felt an overwhelming heaviness in her body. It felt as though she could collapse at any moment, and her eyelids drooped as if they were filled with lead.

Looking at the two swords inserted into the ground in front of her, seeing the green bamboo leaves swirling and dispersing with the wind, a figure flashed across her mind in that instant.

So, it was him!

As this thought flashed through her mind, Zhu Zhuqing fell into Xiao Wu's embrace.

On the main seat, Bibi Dong sat in her chair, and at this moment, a figure appeared beside her and whispered a few words in her ear.

"You can take action now, but be careful not to disrupt the normal operation of the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament."

"Yes!"

After obtaining permission, the figure disappeared from the space, as if it were a ghost.

Nearby, Ning Fengzhi observed this scene curiously and asked, "Your Excellency Supreme Pontiff, has the Spirit Hall encountered some trouble? Do you need my assistance?"

Bibi Dong turned her head and looked at Ning Fengzhi, who was smiling beside her and lightly laughed, "You don't need to trouble yourself, Lord Ning. It's just a small matter, and my Martial Spirit Hall will naturally handle it."

After speaking, Bibi Dong shifted her gaze to the exit where Luo Ying had left, her lips curling up with a meaningful smile.

Those hiding in the shadows, dare to appear in my Spirit City. Truly ignorant of death!