thefictionvixens Chapter 108: Top 8
Chapter 108: Top 8
The quarterfinals began the next day.
Although the three-on-three team competition didn't garner as much attention as the seven-on-seven battle, the Zero Class's undefeated record still attracted considerable interest.
In particular, rumors of a conflict between them and the visiting Shrek members, with the two sides set to clash directly on the field, have made many people even more interested in the match.
After all, people are afraid of becoming famous, but Shrek Academy is a legend that has stood on the continent for tens of thousands of years, and its reputation and influence are far-reaching.
With such a reputation, it's inevitable that some people will exaggerate rumors or even fabricate stories in order to gain attention.
At this moment, in VIP room number one.
Box No. 1 at Tianhai Stadium has always been reserved for the Tianhai City officials. During important events, the officials and bigwigs of Tianhai City and Tianhai Alliance would watch the games here.
Inside the private room, two people were clinking glasses and exchanging toasts.
"Brother Zhenpeng, what brings you here today?" After a few rounds of drinks and several dishes, Long Huantian got straight to the point.
After a moment of silence, Zhang Zhenpeng said, "Brother Huantian, I would like a few spots."
One of these two is named Long Huantian, the dean of Tianhai Intermediate Academy in Tianhai City, and a six-ring Soul Emperor level expert.
The other person is named Zhang Zhenpeng, the dean of the Hailu Intermediate Academy in Hailu City. His cultivation is slightly inferior to Long Huantian's, but he has also broken through to the Soul Emperor level.
"You want a spot in the inner court!?"
Upon hearing this, Long Huantian's eyes widened, and a powerful aura emanated from his body.
It was clear that what made him ask for a spot was not an ordinary one; it could only be a spot in the inner academy.
The so-called quotas are naturally the quotas for registering for Shrek Academy, which are extremely scarce. The Tianhai Alliance only has 120 quotas, averaging only two or three per city.
The number of places available for the Inner Academy entrance exam is even more scarce, with only five available in the entire Tianhai Alliance.
That's right, just a handful.
"It seems Brother Zhenpeng is very confident. You want a spot? Fine, let me see if they're worth it."
Long Huantian pondered for a long time before speaking in a deep voice.
He had thought it through carefully before speaking. After all, no matter what, Hailu Academy was a part of the Tianhai Alliance. If a student from the Tianhai Alliance could be directly admitted to Shrek Academy's inner court, it would be a great honor for the entire alliance.
Moreover, although I have a quota here, there aren't many talented students, so it's ultimately useless. Although it can be used for exchanges of benefits, it's better to offer the quota now as a favor. After all, those talented kids will remember my favor, and besides, they'll have to show their appreciation if I offer the quota.
"Okay, it's a deal!"
Zhang Zhenpeng was confident that he could secure a spot in the inner academy, after all, the Zhou sisters had the Martial Soul Fusion Technique as their trump card.
Just then, the draw results came out, and the Zero Class team from Donghai Academy would fight against the Hailu Academy team from Hailu City for a place in the top four.
"Oh! What a coincidence, Brother Huantian, this is a good opportunity for you to meet the student I have my eye on."
Through the window to the side, Zhang Zhenpeng saw the name of the competition academy and smiled as he spoke to Long Huantian.
"Is the opponent from Hailu Academy the Zero Class, specially formed by the third team of Donghai Academy?"
Hearing Zhang Zhenpeng's words, Long Huantian also became interested, and his interest grew even stronger when he learned that their opponent was Class Zero from Donghai Academy.
It should be noted that Donghai Academy has always been at a mid-to-lower level in the Tianhai Alliance.
Although the city is large, the college produces very few outstanding talents.
But this time it seems that things have gone to extremes and reversed. Several geniuses have emerged from Donghai Intermediate Academy and have won a series of victories in the round-robin tournament!
"Brother Zhenpeng, have you paid any attention to the students of Donghai Academy?" Long Huantian asked curiously.
A strange look appeared on Zhang Zhenpeng's face, and he nodded slightly.
"I've been following them closely; this team is quite unique. Despite their young age, they've displayed extraordinary fighting spirit."
"Oh?"
Long Huantian looked at him in surprise. He knew very well that his old friend was always arrogant, so it was quite difficult for him to give such an evaluation.
"The students in the third team from Donghai Academy are all only ten years old. I have specifically investigated them. Captain Yu Chen, although he has not played many matches, has won every match cleanly and decisively. It is impossible to see the limit of his strength. Of course, the most important thing is his two spirit rings. Being able to bear two thousand-year spirit rings at the Great Spirit Master level, I can't imagine what level his physical and mental strength must have reached."
If Long Huantian was only surprised just now, then now he has doubts in his heart. Zhang Zhenpeng actually investigated the East China Sea Third Team so thoroughly.
Just as he understood Zhang Zhenpeng, Zhang Zhenpeng understood him just as well. Seeing Long Huantian's expression, he knew what he was guessing. He smiled slightly and said:
"You'll understand once the match starts. These kids are really something else. If they hadn't run into our team, their winning streak might have continued. Donghai Academy must have produced a truly outstanding teacher; otherwise, they couldn't have cultivated such excellent talent."
Long Huantian smiled and said, "Such high praise, I'll have to wait and see what kind of outstanding young man you admire so much."
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On the competition stage, both sides had already taken their positions. They had just finished announcing their names to each other.
When Yu Chen saw that all three of the opponents were girls, he wasn't surprised. In his eyes, his opponents were just opponents.
There is no distinction between men and women.
He wouldn't show mercy just because the other party was a girl. Even though all three girls were quite good-looking.
However, one thing still surprised Yu Chen slightly: two of the people opposite him looked 90% alike and seemed to be twins.
"Twins?" Yu Chen's heart skipped a beat.
In the Douluo Continent, twins often signify a higher compatibility of martial souls.
If two people have similar martial soul attributes, the probability of creating a martial soul fusion skill is extremely high.
This is a variable that we need to be wary of.
He turned his head to look at Gu Yue beside him.
Gu Yue was also watching the two sisters, a glint of silver light flashing in her eyes, a characteristic of her when she activated her elemental perception.
After a moment, she nodded slightly and said in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Ice and wood complement each other."
Yu Chen was speechless. Douluo Continent was truly bizarre. What was the connection between ice and wood? How could these two completely unrelated attributes be linked together?
However, if we have to say something, ice and wood attributes seem unrelated, but the vitality of wood spirits can provide a continuous energy source for ice, and the low temperature of ice can protect wood from external interference.
Yu Chen mentally defended himself, without questioning whether Gu Yue's judgment was wrong. After all, although Gu Yue was a bit love-struck, as the Silver Dragon King's half-body, she shouldn't be capable of such a disastrous situation.
As for the third one, Wang Dongqi, the Lightning Sword in his hand was already wrapped in fine electric light, clearly indicating that he was a powerful offensive Soul Master.