Chapter 50: Easy Victory, Xiangjia Academy's Scheme
"Fuck, this kid really has some skills, he's not just blindly arrogant!!"
The last Chihu student was stunned. This boy was too strong!
"I... I admit defeat!" The Chihu student said decisively. He didn't want to end up like the others, lying on the ground twitching.
"Win, win!"
"He really won!"
"One person facing off against four, and he won so easily!!!"
"Isn't this too abnormal? No wonder Tianshui Academy made an exception to admit this male student!"
"He didn't even use his Martial Soul!!"
Everyone in the crowd was in shock, stunned by how easily Ye Wen had won. It was hard to believe that he had done so with such ease.
Those who had mocked Ye Wen earlier immediately shut their mouths, and even Fire Dance was left stunned.
The talented figures like Yu Tianxin, Feng Xiaotian, Huo Wushuang, and Hu Yanli also couldn't help but take another look at Ye Wen.
They might have been able to take on four at once, but they couldn't possibly do so on this stage, especially since all the participants were geniuses of the same age.
"This kid... He will definitely be our strong rival in the future. And that Xie Hu and Xiao Bai are both outstanding as well. Tianshui Academy is going to be a serious contender in the future Soul Master Competition!"
The other academies could already foresee Tianshui Academy's strength in the upcoming Soul Master competition.
"Thank you, thank you." Ye Wen cupped his hands in acknowledgment and slowly stepped down from the stage amidst the stunned and excited gazes.
"Hehe, so, what do you think, everyone? These three second-year students from Tianshui Academy aren't bad, right?" The principal of Tianshui Academy was very pleased. Her students were amazing, and that made her happy too.
In this round for second-year students, Ye Wen, Xie Hu, and Xiao Bai all had four consecutive wins, racking up 12 points for Tianshui Academy, bringing their total score to 19 points.
Shenfeng's second-year students earned 5 points, bringing their total to 12.
Xiangjia earned 5 points, with a total of 10.
Thunder Academy earned 4 points, with a total of 10.
Chihu earned 4 points, bringing their total to 9.
Tianshui Academy was leading by a significant margin, pulling ahead from the other four academies.
Ye Wen, Xie Hu, and Xiao Bai's consecutive victories played a crucial role in this, but it wasn't decisive. To win the championship, the focus would shift to the higher-year students' matches.
Soon, it was time for the third-year students' competition. Tianshui's third-year students didn't have many standout participants. Out of 12 matches, they only won 4, earning 3 points.
After the third-year competition, the sun set, and the competition resumed the next day.
The second day of the exchange competition began.
The fourth-year students from Tianshui Academy weren't very strong either, earning only 4 points.
Unknowingly, the advantage Tianshui had gained from the second-year victories began to diminish.
Currently, after the fourth-year matches:
Tianshui had 27 points.
Shenfeng had 27 points.
Thunder Academy had 23 points.
Chihu Academy had 22 points.
Xiangjia Academy had 21 points.
The competition was still tight, but with the upcoming matches from the fifth-year students, it was clear that Tianshui was still leading.
Next came the fifth-year students' competition. Among them, Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er from Tianshui had exceptional talent.
"Ice Seal!"
Boom!
"Ahh!"
Shui Bing'er knocked her opponent out with a single punch.
Shui Bing'er achieved consecutive victories, defeating representatives from Shenfeng, Chihu, Thunder, and Xiangjia, securing 4 wins.
Shui Yue'er also performed admirably, winning 3 matches, and another student secured a win. This didn't change the fact that Tianshui continued to expand their lead in the fifth-year round.
The fifth-year competition ended.
Tianshui had 35 points.
Shenfeng had 33 points.
Thunder Academy had 28 points.
Chihu Academy had 28 points.
Xiangjia Academy had 26 points.
The competition among the five academies was still close, with no significant differences, and the upcoming sixth-year and advanced class matches would be crucial.
Soon, the sixth-year competition began.
Tianshui's sixth-year team, consisting of Shen Liuyu, Qiu Ruoshui, and Gu Qingbo, was one of the strongest in the competition. It was likely that they would secure the highest points in this round.
As expected, after the sixth-year competition, Tianshui added another 8 points, bringing their total to 43 points.
Shenfeng Academy, as expected, was also strong, maintaining their position as three-time champions, and closely followed Tianshui with 41 points.
Thunder Academy had a total of 34 points.
Chihu Academy had 33 points.
Xiangjia Academy had 29 points.
"Damn! Again at the bottom! These useless fools!" The vice-principal of Xiangjia clenched his fists in frustration, constantly sighing with displeasure.
"Hey, Bing'er, this vice-principal of Xiangjia looks really angry. Is it that bad?" Ye Wen asked Shui Bing'er beside him.
Shui Bing'er muttered softly, "Xiangjia has been at the bottom for three years in a row. Do you think it's not that bad?"
"Uh, hehe, so Xiangjia's been that bad?" Ye Wen said awkwardly, immediately understanding. Being at the bottom once or twice was fine, but being at the bottom for three years in a row? That was embarrassing!
"Yeah, Xiangjia hasn't been great these past few years. They're at 29 points now. Although the advanced class matches offer 2 points per win, with such a large deficit, first place is nearly impossible for them," Shui Bing'er said.
"Although we are leading right now, will we be able to maintain the lead until the end..." Shui Bing'er trailed off, sighing inwardly.
Ye Wen had already noticed that Tianshui's chances of winning first place were slim.
This was because Tianshui's advanced class wasn't as strong as Shenfeng Academy's. Shenfeng Academy had two 41st-level Soul Sages, and Feng Xiaotian, who could challenge Soul Kings.
Feng Xiaotian was likely stronger than the other two 41st-level Soul Sages!
In the advanced class, Shenfeng Academy would be nearly unstoppable in this round.
On the third day, the exchange competition continued. This would be the final day, and it was time for the last round of matches: the advanced Soul Master students.
"Now, please have the advanced Soul Master students from the five elements academies come up to draw lots."
Soon, the drawing was completed.
The first match: Hu Yanli from Xiangjia Academy, 33rd-level, vs. Zeng Sisi from Tianshui Academy, 38th-level.
Although Hu Yanli was only at the 33rd level, he was the son of Hu Yan Zhen, the patriarch of Xiangjia Academy, and the future heir of the sect. His strength, especially in defense, was unquestionable.
"A Li, the sect master said we can't finish at the bottom again this time. We need at least third place! We discussed this last night, understand?" The vice-principal of Xiangjia reminded him.
"I understand!" Hu Yanli nodded and stepped onto the stage.
Xiangjia Academy was one of the seven great sects, with a strong background. When it came to background, Xiangjia was the strongest.
Hu Yanli immediately launched a fierce attack on Zeng Sisi, with a series of brutal moves aimed at injuring her.
Tianshui students frowned. The exchange competition wasn't as intense as the Soul Master competition. It was mainly for friendly sparring and practice, but Hu Yanli's behavior was crossing the line.
"Ha!"
Suddenly, a golden ivory helmet appeared on Hu Yanli's head—it was an 8,000-year-old head soul bone!
(END CHAPTER)
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