82: I'm enough on my own.

“This is a two-versus-two team battle, and the winner will represent their academy to claim the final victory of the competition!”

“However, since Longjun Awakening Academy is missing many participants, we will allow students present here to volunteer to join this match!”

As soon as Jin Teng said this, it once again sparked dissatisfaction among many students.

“You old geezer, what nonsense are you talking about? Our participants were injured because of you, and now you dare to tamper with the rules?!”

“Do you dare to fight one-on-one? Why the need for a re-selection?!”

“Old bastard, don't leave after school! You better watch yourself!”

Many students were shouting curses, but Jiang Cen waited for half a minute before gently raising his hand to quiet them down, saying:

“Everyone, please be quiet. This rule was decided upon jointly, and it has been this way in previous years.”

“I know that this might present many difficulties for us, but I believe in the students of our academy—we still have a chance to win!”

Jiang Cen's words clearly boosted the spirits of the dejected students, and many immediately raised their hands, wanting to participate in the match.

Jin Teng did not stop them. He waited smilingly for Jiang Cen to finish before speaking:

“In that case, Shuoshu Academy will still decide its contestants first.”

He scanned the Shuoshu Academy participating team and announced:

“Our personnel are... Shen Xu and Li Yi!”

Upon hearing Li Yi's name, the expressions of many students darkened, and those who had intended to volunteer immediately lowered their hands.

They were all high-grade students and naturally remembered Li Yi's strength from last year.

A year had passed, and Li Yi's strength was certainly greater, making many feel uneasy.

Even before the competition, they hadn't held out hope of winning the final round against Li Yi; they had only planned to secure victories in the first two rounds.

Now that they saw Li Yi participating, they fell silent... “Heh, trash!”

Shen Xu, whose name had just been called, looked at the surrounding people and sneered mockingly with an arrogant tone.

His words immediately ignited everyone's anger, but with Li Yi's reputation preceding him, ultimately no one dared to raise their hand again.

Li Yi himself, meanwhile, slightly furrowed his brow and walked silently to the front of the stage.

He slightly lowered his head toward the Consultant, seemingly still apologizing for yesterday's events.

Now that the opposing lineup was decided, all that remained was Dragon County's side.

Jiang Cen sighed softly and spoke again:

“Everyone from Longjun Awakening Academy, is there anyone willing to volunteer for this match?”

There was a moment of silence below the stage, but the Consultant had already raised his hand.

“Dean Jiang, let me do it!”

The Consultant was already the only remaining participant, so his statement did not surprise anyone.

Jiang Cen looked at the Consultant, a satisfied smile appearing on his face, and nodded:

“Consultant, thank you for your courage. Now then...”

Jiang Cen turned his gaze toward the audience, just about to say something.

But the Consultant had already stood up, took a few steps forward, and stood before Jiang Cen.

He turned his head, looked at Jin Teng and the others nearby, and said coldly:

“Dean Jiang, what I mean is... I am enough by myself!”

As soon as the Consultant uttered these words, the entire venue burst into an uproar!

“What? Is this kid crazy?”

“He actually wants to fight one versus two?”

“He truly doesn't know the immensity of heaven and earth!”

“Oh no, oh no, the Consultant has lost his head!”

Even the people from Dragon County felt that the Consultant's statement was too arrogant.

After all, the opponents weren't just two people; they included Li Yi, a monster among his peers!

However, many people noticed the Consultant's difference today.

“Wait, look quickly, what is that thing on the Consultant's head?”

“That's a Slime, right? Hey... holy crap, his Slime is resurrected?!”

“Why is that Slime this color?”

“I don't know, it looks a little scary!”

“Ah, forget it! Anyway, the Consultant is in his strongest state now, maybe he can win!”

“Go, Consultant!”

After noticing the Consultant's Slime, the many students erupted into cheers and shouts again.

Jiang Cen looked at the Consultant, remained silent for a few seconds, and then spoke:

“Consultant, are you sure you don't need help?”

“No need.”

The Consultant smiled, hugged the Slime to his chest, and gently shook its body, which resembled strawberry jelly.

Then, he turned his head and cast a provocative look at the two people participating in the final round.

Li Yi watched the Consultant, thinking about something contemplatively, his face expressionless.

Shen Xu, in contrast, curled his lip disdainfully and said coldly.

“Hmph, kid, do you think you're impressive just because you, a Magic Swordsman, tamed a magical beast? That's just a Slime!”

The Consultant looked at the man, also sneered, and casually stroked the Slime's head, saying:

“To be honest, I don't think you can necessarily beat the Slime.”

“You...”

Shen Xu's face changed color from anger at that statement. Just as he was about to curse, Jin Teng, who was nearby, stopped him.

Since the opponent had only sent one person, winning was impossible to avoid. Jin Teng did not want to give Jiang Cen a chance to back out.

He immediately waved his staff, using magic power to open a Teleportation Gate.

“Alright, the match is about to begin. Both sides, enter the Teleportation Gate!”

Jin Teng urged them once, and Li Yi and Shen Xu immediately entered the Teleportation Gate.

Jiang Cen looked at the Consultant and slightly parted his lips. In the end, he just sighed faintly, “Consultant, be careful.”

“Don't worry, Dean, I will avenge us!”

The Consultant chuckled softly and stepped into the Teleportation Gate.

Behind him, the entire Dragon County Academy remained silent, staring intently at his retreating figure... The venue for this match was a massive, empty room resembling a training facility.

The room was surrounded entirely by silver metal walls, the floor was smooth without any seams, and the entire space looked like a cube.

Opposite the Consultant were Li Yi and Shen Xu.

At this moment, Jiang Cen's voice came from overhead.

“Both sides, attention. The rules for this match are: defeating all members of the opposing side results in victory. Understood?”

The three people inside the match venue nodded simultaneously.

“Then... let the match begin!”

Following Jiang Cen's announcement, the Consultant immediately looked forward.

But Li Yi did not rush to attack. Instead, he took a few steps back, crossed his arms, and leaned against the wall behind him.

Shen Xu also noticed Li Yi's movement. He frowned, “Li Yi, what do you mean?!”

The Consultant also looked at him strangely.

Li Yi glanced at Shen Xu, then looked at the Consultant: “I believe this is an unfair match, so I want to fight the opponent fairly and openly.”

“Tch, such a hypocrite!”

Shen Xu glared at Li Yi and snorted coldly.

But he knew the opponent was just a newly enrolled first-year student, and out of arrogance, he no longer demanded that Li Yi act. Instead, he turned to face the Consultant.

The Consultant hadn't expected Li Yi to be such a 'gentleman' and chuckled for a moment.

He didn't rush to attack; instead, he first used the System's analysis ability to look at Shen Xu.