After the reserve team members were introduced, it was naturally the turn of the main team members. Unlike the reserve team, who were ranked by age, the main team members were ranked by the strength of their Spirit Master level.
The first, naturally, was the highest-ranked Ma Xiaotao. She stepped forward, her beautiful face flawless, and said, "Inner Courtyard, Ma Xiaotao, sixty-ninth-level attack system Battle Spirit Emperor."
Ma Xiaotao's tone was calm, yet it made all seven members of the reserve team show shocked expressions. They all knew that the Pan-continental Elite Soul Master Competition had an age limit; participating Spirit Masters could not exceed twenty years old. This meant that Ma Xiaotao, not yet twenty, was already considered a Spirit Saint-level powerhouse. Was this the elite disciple of Shrek Inner Courtyard?
Terrifying!
Immediately after, Dai Yueheng stepped forward and said, "Inner Courtyard, Dai Yueheng, sixty-fifth-level attack system Battle Spirit Emperor."
Because Ma Xiaotao's impressive display came first, Dai Yueheng's sixty-fifth level was not as surprising. However, Zhu Ziyang keenly noticed that Huo Yuhao's body trembled slightly, very subtly. Evidently, Dai Yueheng's appearance caused a ripple in his heart.
When it was Zhu Ziyang's turn, he stepped forward, smiled faintly, and said, "Inner Courtyard, Zhu Ziyang, sixty-third-level attack system Battle Spirit Emperor."
Among the reserve team members, with the exception of Xiao Xiao and He Caitou, the other five had good relationships with Zhu Ziyang, and their reactions to his strength varied.
Tang Ya's eyes held admiration and envy. She didn't find it surprising that Zhu Ziyang reached the Spirit Emperor level at his age; she considered it a matter of course. "The prophetic mentor for the revival of my Tang Sect should be like this!"
Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi exchanged glances, both seeing helplessness and a wry smile in each other's eyes. They knew that catching up to Zhu Ziyang was no longer a matter of three to five years.
As for Huo Yuhao and Wang Dong, this was the first time they truly knew Zhu Ziyang's strength. To be honest, they were very shocked, even more so than when they learned of Ma Xiaotao's strength, because both of them knew that Zhu Ziyang was the same age as Tang Ya and the other two, only about fifteen years old. A fifteen-year-old Spirit Emperor! Even Wang Dong, as proud as he was, didn't believe he could reach the Spirit Emperor realm at fifteen. Huo Yuhao's heart developed a hint of admiration for Zhu Zi Yang.
After Zhu Ziyang, it was Gongyang Mo. He held up a delicate hand and said, "Inner Courtyard, Gongyang Mo, sixty-first-level support system Battle Spirit Emperor."
Yes, Gongyang Mo had reached the Spirit Emperor realm, which could be considered a breakthrough on the eve of battle. Having just returned from the Star Dou Great Forest yesterday, no one had had a chance to ask him about the effect of his sixth Spirit Ability.
Next were Chen Zifeng and Ling Luochen, who said, "Inner Courtyard, Chen Zifeng, fifty-ninth-level attack system Battle Spirit King." "Inner Courtyard, Ling Luochen, fifty-seventh-level control system Battle Spirit King."
Finally, it was Jiang Nannan. She smiled and said, "Inner Courtyard, Jiang Nannan, fifty-sixth-level agility-attack system Battle Spirit King." Jiang Nannan had also achieved her breakthrough not long ago.
After everyone had finished their introductions, Xuan Zi nodded slightly and said, "Alright, you all have a preliminary understanding. Next, to deepen your impressions and understanding, today's training task will be a friendly match. After all, combat is the best way to develop cohesion.
Of course, given the changeable situations in the Soul Master Competition, it is very possible that the main team members and reserve team members will be mixed and matched to ensure we win the final championship.
Now, let's divide into teams. Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, each of you will lead a team. Gongyang Mo will be on Ma Xiaotao's team, and Zhu Ziyang will be on Dai Yueheng's team. Ma Xiaotao, you can choose two main team members and three reserve team members. For fairness, Dai Yueheng, you choose first."
Zhu Ziyang, Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, and Gongyang Mo, who were called by name, split into two teams and stood facing each other. Then Dai Yueheng stepped forward and said, "Elder Xuan, for the main team members, I choose Chen Zifeng."
"Luochen, Nannan." Ma Xiaotao called out, her expression showing eager excitement. She had long wanted to compete with Zhu Ziyang, and Xuan Zi's arrangement was exactly what she wished for.
"Good, now choose the reserve team members," Xuan Zi said.
"For the first reserve team member, I choose Huo Yuhao," Dai Yueheng said. His choice was unexpected, making Ma Xiaotao raise an eyebrow. Why did Dai Yueheng choose Huo Yuhao? Purely out of curiosity, he wanted to know what was so different about the person who could make his foolish younger brother use family influence.
Huo Yuhao silently walked to Zhu Ziyang's side. His gaze fell on Dai Yueheng, carrying a hint of scrutiny and doubt. However, when he saw Zhu Ziyang smile at him, he immediately smiled back.
"Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi." Ma Xiaotao called out, choosing Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, the twin stars of the Outer Courtyard, without hesitation.
It was Dai Yueheng's turn to choose again. This time, he didn't rush to speak, but instead asked Zhu Ziyang, saying, "Ziyang, the remaining three spots are yours to choose."
"Alright then, we choose Tang Ya, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao," Zhu Ziyang said, not refusing.
Tang Ya, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao immediately walked over to their side. Tang Ya said with a smile, "Zhu Ziyang, you have great taste!"
Two brand new teams appeared: Zhu Ziyang, Dai Yueheng, Chen Zifeng, Tang Ya, Huo Yuhao, Wang Dong, and Xiao Xiao on one team; Ma Xiaotao, Jiang Nannan, Gongyang Mo, Ling Luochen, Bei Bei, Xu Sanshi, and He Caitou on the other.
"Hehehe!" Xuan Zi looked at the team division results and smiled with great satisfaction. He said, "Very good, now that the teams are formed, you have ten minutes to discuss tactics. In ten minutes, the battle begins. The losing side will have to accept a punishment: each person must shout, 'I am a pig.'"
Hearing Xuan Zi's words, everyone couldn't help but show a strange expression. They originally thought it was just a casual sparring match, but with a punishment, it was different. No one wanted to shout the mocking phrase "I am a pig," especially the Inner Courtyard Disciples.
The two sides spread out, each occupying one side of the assessment area, and began to discuss their strategies.
On Zhu Ziyang's side, Dai Yueheng, as the nominal captain, spoke, "We have four attack system Spirit Masters, two attack system Spirit Masters, and one support system Spirit Master. Huo Yuhao, Xiao Xiao, who will be the main control Spirit Master?"
Facing Dai Yueheng's question, Huo Yuhao was somewhat silent, while Xiao Xiao looked at Huo Yuhao, her meaning very clear.
"Yueheng, let Huo Yuhao be the main controller, Tang Ya and Xiao Xiao assist in control, Wang Dong will be responsible for close-range protection of Huo Yuhao, and Zifeng will be responsible for protecting Tang Ya and Xiao Xiao," Zhu Ziyang said, offering his suggestion.
And facing Zhu Ziyang's arrangement, although Dai Yueheng was somewhat puzzled, he did not object. After all, compared to Zhu Ziyang, his understanding of these Outer Courtyard Disciples was indeed insufficient. He said, "Since that's the case, we'll follow Ziyang's arrangement. Do you have any additions?"
"None." Chen Zifeng uttered two words, then fell silent again.
"We don't either." Tang Ya said with a giggle, representing the four of them, "Ziyang, we're fighting side by side again! Come on, we must make Bei Bei and Nannan shout 'I am a pig!' Hehehe!"
"With me here, there's naturally no suspense!" Zhu Ziyang said confidently. Then his gaze turned to Huo Yuhao, "Yu Hao, let Yueheng and Zifeng experience your first Spirit Ability."
"Hmm!" Huo Yuhao nodded, then his eyes glowed faintly.
Immediately, a clear picture appeared before Zhu Ziyang's eyes. Although it was his second time experiencing Huo Yuhao's Spirit Detection Sharing ability, he couldn't help but sigh a little; this Spirit Ability was simply too useful.
Even Zhu Ziyang was incredibly surprised, let alone Dai Yueheng and Chen Zifeng. Dai Yueheng's eyes showed deep astonishment. He seemed to understand why Dai Huabin had lost to this Huo Yuhao, who only had two rings. Chen Zifeng's face also rarely showed a hint of surprise.
"How is it?" Zhu Ziyang looked at their reactions and said, "Isn't Huo Yuhao's Spirit Ability very convenient?"
"Indeed!" Dai Yueheng and Chen Zifeng both nodded in agreement.
"In that case, during the battle, listen more to Huo Yuhao's commands," Zhu Ziyang said with a smile.
"Alright!" Dai Yueheng nodded and said, "Just with this Spirit Ability, he is fully qualified to command me!"
"Yu Hao, did you hear that?" Zhu Ziyang looked at Huo Yuhao, patting his shoulder in encouragement, and said.
"Brother Ziyang, don't worry, I will give my all!" Huo Yuhao's eyes showed gratitude as he looked at Zhu Ziyang. He said.
Both sides had finished discussing their strategies, and the battle was about to begin.