Inside the forest, three teams were pursuing the center to find and engage each other.
The audience was excited to see the first clash, soon team blue and team Menjalar met near the cliff.
First, it was team blue pole which recognized the other, they were soon on their guard prepared for incoming assault.
It was the captain of Team Menjalar who noticed another team. The situation was tense with warriors from both sides alert and waiting for others to move first.
Captain of Menjalar said some words to the other side which were not caught by transmitting insects due to being too low volume.
The audience soon saw both sides relaxed and smiled at each other and to further surprise, they went on opposite sides in the jungle.
There was a huge uproar in the audience, the expected clash didn't happen as both sides came to some terms may be to fight it out at last. This was not against rules but still few people were unhappy to see two teams colluding openly.
But it was soon forgotten due to fact that team Blue pole was straight heading towards Seamus. It was not surprising for them as they had with them techniques to locate other warriors in the complex terrain like a forest. Single Genius from each small clan, together they may be able to overwhelm a big clan team.
Seamus was still sitting quietly on the rock with his gaze unfocused, he lost in his thoughts. He seemed to be unfazed by his decision of competing with the three-man team of another finalist.
Blue pole alliance reached near the lake and as expected spotted noticeable Seamus there. They didn't even plan to organize and dashed straight towards him like they were scared of someone stealing their easy token.
Seamus zoned in by the sounds of approaching the footsteps. He stood up and looked towards incoming warriors. All he could see excited faces that were revealing their thoughts to him.
The blue team leader yelled at him from distance,
"Hey Seamus, what is the point of showing off. You cannot win hand over the token and go out. This round is not for you "
Seamus remained unfazed by his threat. He just with an emotionless expression lifted his hands towards the team.
They understood something and each warrior rushed to take a defensive stance. But before they can even think what was going to happen, thin streams of water rose from the lake, and with huge burst speed attacked the team like three arrows.
The speed of water streams was so high that it even shattered the sound barrier resulting in a sonic boom. Warriors were caught off guard and hurriedly tried to channel energy.
But three arrows of water just pierced straight through their shoulders and they exited from another side. Blood spilled over the grass floor. Ironically water streams that were responsible for it were still clear as stream water with no visible dust or blood.
Blue pole warriors fell on their knees in pain. Captain to retaliate lifted his hand but before he can even concentrate energy, water streams pierced straight into his hand and bored inside like a driller.
He cried in terrible pain. He was in so much suffering that he lost his consciousness there. After mangling the insides of his arm, water streams returned to the side of the Seamus and began revolving around him.
The terrified warrior threw out the token and registered themselves out from the competition. Two of them with immense difficulty lifted their captain and dragged themselves out of the forest.
Outside there was a whole wave of the uproar that was going on. People who had expected nothing from Seamus was suddenly looking excited. The audience didn't care for cruelty, they cared for excitement.
Aries clan elders were excited, hope was once again shining in their eyes. But uncle of Seamus was not the least bit happy but rather worried. He knew about the kind, responsible Seamus but this emotionless kid who remained unfazed even after causing such cruelty looked like a stranger to him.
Elder Morial was impressed by his control and his ability to hold energy charge in water streams. He asked about it to other elders who informed him that he was not so proficient earlier, they too were surprised by his prowess.
Seamus didn't grab the token. He moved back and sat down on the rock again lost in his derailed thoughts.
On the other side, the Menjalar team detected team Tide on their way. Tide was unaware that Menjalar had detected them, they were rushing ahead hoping to find someone.
As expected, Team Menjalar struck like lightning over the unaware Tide group. All of Menjalar had decided to simultaneously attack captain first.
Due to a sudden attack, the captain was fatally injured. Afterward, it was three vs two, team tide channeled their famous technique which can be performed in a group.
A great surge appeared on the ground of air with the forceful wind aiming to tear apart the individuals.
Menjalar team channeled respective techniques with a large coiled vine, a fire surge, and rock avalanche attacked at team tide.
The two teams continued to fight for a much longer time which resulted in the huge shaking of the whole forest. Seamus ignored all the shaking and tremors like he was completely oblivious.
After a long drawn match, finally due to pressure from three warriors team tide collapsed. Two warriors who got heavily injured in a fight with medical warriors have to escort them personally out of the forest.
Menjalar team was also injured but they were minors cuts and bruises caused by sharp wind. They combined the two tokens to merge into one. Soon large spots of their location could be seen on the map.
They were surprised that there was no other spot, meaning Seamus was still not eliminated.
The team captain looked towards his teammates and chuckled,
"Looks like we will have the honor to eliminate Seamus.
Let's find him first before Blue pole and ensure our confirmed win in this competition."