Chapter 227.

Chapter 227.

Shui Yue'er nodded and left the room with Dai Mubai. As Wang Feng watched the two depart side by side, he felt a hint of complexity in his heart, as if he sensed something faintly. Subconsciously, he glanced towards a certain spot.

He happened to notice Zhu Zhuqing looking at him, and once again, their eyes met, their gaze lingering at each other for a moment, flashing with each exchange.

"It seems like Boss Dai is on the verge of making a new girlfriend..." Ma Hongjun sighed. "I wonder when my future girlfriend will come into my arms..."

The group chuckled at Ma Hongjun's sigh.

"By the way, the next match is tomorrow... The final day of the qualifiers is Skywater Academy versus Purple Star Academy," the Grandmaster announced as he entered from outside. 

"I observed your match today and it wasn't a loss without reason. I had suggested giving up earlier."

Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts stirred.

Skywater Academy versus Purple Star Academy.

This meant...

Are they going to see him in action once again?

Would Skywater Academy concede defeat?

Because for Skywater Academy, conceding defeat seemed like the best option. Even if they win, it wouldn't change their ranking. Purple Star Academy could only lose one game at most and will still remain at the top.

Losing wouldn't alter the standings.

The consensus among the group was that Skywater Academy should consider forfeiting.

Only Tang San believed that the students from Skywater Academy might engage in battle, and his reasoning was straightforward.

"Shui Bing'er isn't the type to back down," Tang San remarked. "I sense a bit of myself in her. Even if the odds aren't in her favor, as long as there's a chance, she'll fight. Unless there's absolutely no opportunity, or she wants to conceal her strength further."

Tang San continued. "I believe Shui Bing'er, now that she's made an appearance, will also give it a shot to fight Jiu Yikai."

The others couldn't argue with his analysis.

Wang Feng remained indifferent, he would strike if needed and abstain if not. However, dealing with Skywater Academy might be a bit tricky due to the changes in Shui Bing'er. Without a better tactic prepared, he could only rely on their actual performance.

It wasn't until late afternoon when Dai Mubai returned, wearing a smile as he addressed everyone,

"Shui Yue'er informed me... Their Skywater Academy intends to shatter the undefeated record of Jiu Yikai."

'I'm definitely up for the challenge!' Wang Feng thought to himself.

Dai Mubai's revelation surprised everyone, but it also seemed logical.

"Boss Dai, revealing such information to you within just one afternoon—you are too fast?" Ma Hongjun grinned, approaching. 

"Did you manage to gather any more useful intel? Did you learn anything about the martial soul fusion technique the captain mentioned?"

Shui Yue'er inviting Dai Mubai to eat. How long would a meal take? Just an afternoon!

It couldn't simply be about dining, most likely, they might have also gone for shopping or engage in other activities. Otherwise, Dai Mubai wouldn't have inquired about it.

Dai Mubai shook his head. 

"How could I gather such information? Would I risk divulging our trump cards and secrets to others? We have to maintain professional ethics, alright? Her sharing this with me is already showing her goodwill toward me."

"I was just asking casually," Ma Hongjun chuckled, scratching his head. "Boss Dai, are you really not interested in her?"

Upon hearing this, everyone turned their attention to Dai Mubai.

After all, since they began training a year ago, both Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun had undergone significant changes from their days in Suotuo City. Neither of them frequented places for casual encounters, especially after consuming the immortal herb, they held themselves to higher standards.

"That's preposterous!"

Dai Mubai shot Ma Hongjun a glare. "There's no thing such as love at first sight! Fatty, I think you've gotten a bit flabby lately. Let me help you with some exercise!" With that, he strode towards Ma Hongjun.

Seeing this, Ma Hongjun swiftly fled, and the two vanished from sight.

The onlookers couldn't help but laugh, though there was a tinge of sentiment in the air.

"Boss Dai seems quite serious this time," Xiao Wu remarked with a smile. "It's been a while since I've seen that smelly tiger so focused."

The others nodded in agreement.

"Shui Yue'er's talent isn't negligible. She's already at level forty-one at such a young age, a good match for Boss Dai," Tang San pondered aloud. 

"Although she's not as exceptional as her sister, I suspect that Shui Bing'er may have had similar adventures to us, like encountering Immortal Herbs or obtaining special soul rings. Otherwise, her strength and age wouldn't be so disproportionate."

Shui Bing'er wasn't much older than Dai Mubai, and Shui Yue'er was likely a bit younger than him. If the Shrek Seven Devils hadn't consumed Immortal Herb, their soul power levels wouldn't be as high at Shui Yue'er's age.

Wang Feng's interest was piqued upon hearing this.

If mutations in martial soul abilities was innate, there's little to discuss. But if they're acquired through factors like Immortal Herb. Shui Bing'er's strength exceeded Wang Feng's expectations, with her soul power level far surpassing what he imagined. Even though she was around two years older than Tang San and the others, the disparity shouldn't be so significant. Dai Mubai, for instance, had only reached level 45, and his rapid progress came only after consuming the immortal herb.

Tang San's analysis wasn't off the mark.

"There's another possibility, Shui Bing'er might just be exceptionally talented," Tang San mused to himself. No matter how remarkable her talent is, it alone couldn't account for her abundance of soul power. Tang San reflected on his own experience—if he hadn't encountered the Ice and Fire Lake, he'd likely still be at somewhere around level 35 now.

Talent alone isn't enough.

"You don't need to analyze it, you'll see for yourself tomorrow," Oscar remarked with a smile. "Jiu Yikai will face off against Skywater Academy, and he'll naturally discern something."

Everyone nodded in agreement.

Wang Feng pondered silently, indeed, after confronting Shui Bing'er firsthand tomorrow, he should gain clarity.

However, Wang Feng approached the next day with many lingering doubts.

It was the final day of the qualifiers.

By this stage, the qualifying teams had been determined, so many of the day's matches felt like mere formalities—played quickly and ending swiftly.

Except for one match that stood out remarkably.

In what seemed like an effort to conclude the qualifiers on a high note, the organizing committee had arranged a particularly attention-grabbing game for the last day. What excited countless spectators even more was that Skywater Academy had refused to concede defeat.

At the Great Fighting Soul Arena in Heaven Dou City, the central arena, the announcer's voice boomed out:

"Ladies and gentlemen, today marks the final match of the qualifiers. While the qualifying spots have been determined, I believe today's match is the most captivating."

The host, suspended mid-air, continued with enthusiasm, "As we all know, the qualifiers in Heaven Dou City have seen two major surprises, Purple Star Academy and Skywater Academy. However, the veteran team, Skywater Academy, has shown remarkable prowess in this qualifier, matching the performance of these dark horse contenders!"

"Yesterday, Captain Shui Bing'er of Skywater College single-handedly defeated Shrek Academy, one of the leading contenders!"

"And today, Purple Star Academy, the first qualifier, will face off against Skywater Academy! Will they successfully defend their undefeated throne from Jiu Yikai? Or will Shui Bing'er create a new legend for Skywater Academy?"

"Without further ado, let's welcome the two teams onto the stage!"

With the announcer's final words, the entire arena erupted into deafening cheers!

With only two teams remaining, anticipation was at its peak. Everyone was eager to see which team would emerge victorious. Especially with the official debut of Shui Bing'er, the captain of Skywater Academy, who had already defeated the formidable Shrek Academy.

On the other side, Purple Star Academy, which had risen to fame since its first match because of Jiu Yikai, was now renowned throughout Heaven Dou City.

The outcome of the battle against Heaven Dou Imperial Academy was naturally a topic of great curiosity and anticipation.

From the outset, it seemed that Purple Star Academy, initially thought to be grabbing attention with a gimmick, genuinely intended to kick off the entire competition with just Jiu Yikai. This was truly shocking! Regardless of which team emerged victorious, it would undoubtedly carve out a legendary status.

As the two teams made their way from the tunnel to the arena, Skywater Academy donned aqua-blue combat uniforms, while Purple Star Academy remained in their familiar attire. However, a notable change was observed in Purple Star Academy's battle dress, now transformed into black robes.

Leading the team, Jiu Yikai, adorned with a mask, ascended the ring. Upon his arrival, the entire arena swiftly hushed, transitioning from a roaring tsunami to a serene calm.

Even the referee seemed slightly stirred as he gazed upon the two teams and declared solemnly, "Line up, salute!"

Wang Feng stepped forward, his gaze sweeping over the seven members of Skywater Academy until it settled on Shui Bing'er. Though bearing some resemblance to Shui Yue'er, she appeared more mature, sporting a mere two or three points of similarity.

Shui Bing'er lacked the stunning allure of Zhu Zhuqing or Rongrong, yet she was not far behind, her cold serene demeanor gave her a different kind of beauty. Her features were delicate and soft, growing more captivating with each glance. Her eyes, tinged with a faint icy white hue, lent her a unique and intriguing charm, different and unique.

From the vantage point of the ring, Wang Feng's keen perception seemed to catch Shui Bing'er's attention, causing a subtle condensation in her icy white pupils.

"How peculiar... Why is Shui Bing'er emitting a familiar aura?" Wang Feng mused, surprised by the sensation.

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