125: Chapter 125 Master Yu's Inflated Claims

As time passed, the elimination rounds soon came to an end.

Next came the even more intense advancement rounds.

The host walked quickly onto the stage, holding the drawing box, and announced loudly: "Next, we will proceed with the draw for the advancement rounds!"

He reached into the box, pulled out the slips, and read them out one by one:

"In the first round of the advancement rounds, on Arena No. 1, Eastern Academy Second Squad versus Vermilion Bird Academy First Squad!"

"On Arena No. 2, Eastern Academy Third Squad versus Element Academy First Squad!"

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As the list for the first round was announced, there was another uproar at the scene.

"Oh my goodness, the Second Squad and the Third Squad are just too unlucky! They ran into two top-tier strong teams just as they entered the advancement rounds!"

Lu Mengmeng widened her eyes and let out an exaggerated exclamation.

"It is indeed a bit unfortunate." Lin Mo also smacked his lips, his tone filled with a bit of regret.

After all, they were both teams from the same academy; running into such tough opponents right after breaking through the elimination rounds meant it would be difficult to advance any further.

Beside him, Niu Dachun was scratching his head in anxiety: "Then Kai Li and the others..."

"Just doing their best is enough." Lin Mo patted his shoulder.

"Vermilion Bird First Squad and Elemental First Squad are the ceiling of the freshman squads. Being able to face them is also a form of training for the Third Squad."

Mu Liuli nodded gently: "That's true, at least losing won't be shameful."

The discussions on the field continued, and many spectators were feeling sorry for the two teams from Eastern Academy.

After all, both of these squads had performed quite well in their previous matches.

"I hope they can hold on for a bit longer," Su Xiaoxiao said softly.

"Let's go, let's go see their pre-match preparations." Lin Mo greeted them and turned to walk towards the rest area.

Just as they entered the rest area.

They saw Teacher Liu Mugang with a dark face, instructing the members of the Second Squad.

"The Eastern Bully could even beat the Dung Beetle Team; even if you can't win, you absolutely must not lose too ugly. Do you all understand?"

"Understood, Teacher!" Shi Taixiang clenched his fists, his face showing a bit of unyielding determination.

However, Ning Caicai and the others seemed a bit wilted, unable to summon much confidence.

The opponent was a top-tier squad with almost entirely SSS-rank Martial Souls.

Their instructor was a top figure like Master Yu, and his reputation alone made them feel cold with fear.

Now, they could only pray not to lose too ugly.

On the other hand, the atmosphere in the Third Squad was more relaxed.

Their team instructor was a female powerhouse with bulging muscles.

Her arms were thicker than the thighs of ordinary boys.

Although Yao Kaili and the others were also tall and strong, at least they had good figures and could still see feminine curves.

Lin Mo had seen her a few times, and every time he couldn't help but think: If Kai Li and the others were trained into this state by her in the future, Da Chun would probably be squeezed dry.

"My tomboy squad beauties, listen up!" The female powerhouse's voice was loud and clear, clapping her hands to boost morale, "Even if you can't win, you must swing your fists hard and let those delicate 'white lotuses' from the Element Academy First Squad taste the power of a tomboy!"

"Yes!" Yao Kaili took the lead in responding, and the team members followed suit, their previous tension dissipated quite a bit, and fighting spirit reignited in their eyes.

Niu Dachun stood on the side, nodding continuously, and naively blurted out: "This teacher... is reliable!"

Lin Mo stumbled upon hearing this, almost losing his footing.

Fine, wait until your Kai Li is trained into a female powerhouse by this teacher in the future and pins you down while you scream for mercy; let's see if you can still say that.

Just thinking about that image made Lin Mo shiver.

At this moment, a clear notification sound suddenly came from the broadcast speakers:

"All squads for the first round of the advancement rounds, please proceed immediately to the designated arenas to prepare for the match!"

As the voice fell, there was a commotion in the rest area.

Teacher Liu Mugang pushed the members of the Second Squad: "Go! Remember what I said, show some spirit!"

Shi Taixiang took a deep breath and led the way toward the entrance. Ning Caicai and the others followed quickly, their backs carrying a bit of desperate resolve.

On the other side, the female powerhouse patted Yao Kaili on the shoulder: "Go, Student Kai Li, don't be a coward!"

"Mm!" Yao Kaili responded, then turned and raised her chin at her teammates, "Sisters, let's go!"

The five of them marched out in formation. When they passed by Lin Mo and the others, Niu Dachun couldn't help but shout: "Sister Kai Li, good luck!"

Yao Kaili turned her head and raised an eyebrow at him, her eyes flashing with a sly light: "Da Chun, watch closely, we will prove with facts that your eye for people is great!"

After saying that, she and her teammates walked towards the arena laughing and joking, their laughter full of relaxed confidence.

When the Second Squad passed by, Lin Mo smiled and made a cheering gesture at Shi Taixiang: "Number Two, good luck! If you win, Boss will celebrate you!"

"Haha! Good luck, Number Two!" Lu Mengmeng also chimed in, her tone filled with deliberate teasing.

Shi Taixiang's face turned red instantly, and he immediately raged: "Damn Lin Mo, we don't need your fake kindness!"

During the internal freshman tournament a few days ago, their squad had been abused by Lin Mo and the others without any ability to fight back.

This stifled feeling had been suppressed in his heart, and now that the sore spot was poked, he immediately blew his top.

"Yo, Number Two, looks like you're anxious again." Lin Mo raised an eyebrow and chuckled.

"Ahhh! You're the Number Two, your whole family is Number Two!" Shi Taixiang jumped in anger, "You, you, you guys, I, Shi Taixiang, am not done with you!"

"Number Two, you're anxious again..."

"Ahhh, I want to challenge you one-on-one..."

"Captain, stop messing around, we're about to go on stage."

Lin Mo and Lu Mengmeng both had cheeky expressions, calling him Number Two left and right, making Shi Taixiang so angry that steam was coming out of his head.

If his teammates hadn't dragged him away, he would have come up to fight Lin Mo to the death.

Teacher Liu Mugang watched from the side with a livid expression.

"Teacher An, please manage your students!"

Teacher An Nuolan rubbed her temples.

"Lin Mo, Lu Mengmeng, stop messing around, they still have to compete!"

"Got it." Lin Mo waved his hand.

This kid is still so easy to tease.

Soon, the match on Arena No. 1 began.

As soon as the five members of the Vermilion Bird Academy First Squad stood on the arena, terrifying Soul Power fluctuations erupted from their bodies, spreading outward like an invisible wave. Four SSS-rank Martial Souls lit up simultaneously, some rolling like flames, others condensing like cold ice, their Aura imposing. Tang Shan held a purple bamboo staff, standing quietly in the middle of the four, and although he had not released his Martial Soul, he possessed a calm presence.

In contrast, the Eastern Academy Second Squad stood opposite them. The highest Martial Soul grade among the five was only S-rank, and the Soul Power fluctuations were much dimmer by comparison. One look was enough to know the two sides were not on the same level.

"Is there even a need to compete? The gap is too wide." Someone in the stands immediately shook their head and sighed, their tone full of certainty.

"In my opinion, if Eastern Academy Second Squad can hold on for thirty seconds, it counts as a win." The person next to them echoed.

"Speaking of which, don't you find it strange?" Suddenly someone pointed to the center of the arena, "How is it that the Vermilion Bird Academy First Squad has that skinny kid with an S-rank looking Martial Soul as their captain?"

"Are you stupid? Is there even a need to guess?" Someone immediately replied, "It must be a Twin Martial Soul! Do you really think Master Yu accepts just anyone?"

"Indeed." Another person nodded, "That Master Yu says 'There are no trash Martial Souls, only trash Soul Masters,' but among the students he has accepted over the years, not a single one has a Martial Soul grade lower than SSS-rank."

"Now that you mention it, that really is the case."

"Heh, looking at it this way, this Master Yu's words might be a bit watered down! If he were truly capable of teaching an F-rank Martial Soul into a powerhouse, that would be truly awesome..."

Everyone wasn't stupid; once someone started it, they all began to catch on, and the looks they directed toward the Vermilion Bird Academy rest area became a bit more playful.

Master Yu's famous quote sounded indeed a bit contradictory at this moment.