Chapter 63: Frustration and the Need for Redemption

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For Tang San, tonight was destined to be a sleepless one. He had never experienced such a profound sense of defeat before. Before going to bed, he meticulously replayed every detail of today's match in his mind.

For a long time, whether in the Soto City Great Spirit Arena or in previous qualifying matches, he had always been in control during team battles, calculating every move of his opponents. But this time, he was the one who was outmaneuvered.

The feeling of falling step by step into a trap, at the mercy of others, was utterly unbearable.

In the qualifiers, there was only one chance to face the Blazing Academy. A loss was a loss. With Blazing Academy's strength, they had a good chance of advancing to the promotion round, which was also a round-robin competition. When that time came, they would face Blazing Academy again.

Tang San silently vowed in his heart that when he met those from Blazing Academy in the promotion round, he would make them pay for the humiliation they caused him today.

The next day.

Feng Xiaotian and his team from the Godwind Academy had just entered the Great Spirit Arena when they were surrounded by a group of teenagers, around sixteen or seventeen years old.

These young men were dressed similarly to Feng Xiaotian's team, clearly his fans. They approached him with smiles.

"Wind Spirit King, hello! Could you please sign an autograph for us?"

"Sure."

Feng Xiaotian took the pen and gracefully signed his name on their clothes.

Suddenly, one of them hesitantly asked, "Wind Spirit King, when will we get to see your true strength? Will there be another chance?"

The others also looked at Feng Xiaotian with eager anticipation.

In the preliminary stage of the Continental Advanced Academy Soul Dueling Tournament, spectators were allowed to watch the matches. However, when it came to the promotion round, they would no longer have the opportunity to see the competitions because the venue for the promotion round wasn't the Great Spirit Arena.

The promotion round was designed to select the best talents, focusing on genuine strength, so ordinary people were not permitted to watch.

Feng Xiaotian didn't want to disappoint those who supported him and Godwind Academy, so when they faced a strong team, he would certainly take action.

"Don't worry. Since you all support me so much, I won't let you down. The teams we've faced recently were relatively weak, so I haven't encountered any opponents worth fighting. But it shouldn't be long before we come up against one of the top five teams. Then, you'll get to see me in action."

"That's great! We all support you and Godwind Academy. Keep it up!"

"Mm, thank you," Feng Xiaotian said before leading his teammates to the resting area for the academy teams.

"Boss, you're really popular," one teammate remarked.

"Of course," another replied, "Boss is the only Spirit King among the 28 participating academies in this area, so he's in a league of his own."

"Thanks to the boss, our Godwind Academy has gained quite a bit of popularity, too," another teammate added with a chuckle.

Feng Xiaotian responded calmly, "Alright, enough flattery. We're likely to face some strong teams soon, so make sure to cooperate well and show them what we're capable of."

"Understood, we'll follow your lead, Boss," they replied.

Their 11-win streak had made them stand out among the participating academies, far ahead of the other teams.

Besides Godwind Academy, the other three elemental academies—Blazing, Tianshui, and Thunderclap—had also achieved impressive 11-win records. However, no one compared them to Godwind Academy.

With Feng Xiaotian, the Spirit King, leading them, Godwind Academy had become an insurmountable mountain for every other team. Feng Xiaotian, with his two ten-thousand-year spirit rings, was acknowledged as the strongest participant in this year's qualifiers.

Tang San, with his one ten-thousand-year spirit ring, might have a chance to challenge Feng Xiaotian's position, but it was only a slim possibility.

Though they had yet to face each other, in the minds of the spectators, Feng Xiaotian's strength was undoubtedly above Tang San's. After all, a Spirit King and a Spirit Elder were a whole rank apart—a difference of ten levels.

The power of two ten-thousand-year spirit rings was something no ordinary spirit master could match.

Feng Xiaotian led his teammates to the resting area for spirit masters. Before long, their supervising teacher, Xu Chen, returned.

"Xiaotian, today you've drawn a formidable opponent—Thunderclap Academy. You'll be in the first match, scheduled for the central arena."

"Understood."

The Godwind Academy team members were visibly excited. Thunderclap Academy had also maintained an undefeated streak and was known for their strength. They were finally going to face them.

One of the team members exclaimed joyfully, "Thunderclap Academy, perfect timing, haha!"

Although Teacher Xu Chen was confident in Feng Xiaotian's abilities, he still offered a word of caution:

"There's less than half an hour before the match, and this opponent shouldn't be underestimated. Prepare yourselves accordingly."

"Don't worry, we've got this."

Feng Xiaotian exchanged smiles with his teammates. They had just been talking about not facing any strong opponents, and now, here they were.

The spirit masters of Thunderclap Academy all possessed lightning attributes, with their captain, Yu Tianxin, wielding the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon martial spirit. Their overall strength was above that of Blazing Academy and Tianshui Academy.

So, this time, Feng Xiaotian was certain to make his move.

On the other side.

Today, Shrek Academy had drawn Canghui Academy as their 12th opponent. When Yu Xiaogang returned with the news, the Shrek team was thrilled.

Yesterday's defeat had hit Shrek Academy hard, and they needed a decisive victory to vent their frustration.

Canghui Academy had some past grievances with them, making this the perfect opportunity for a well-deserved lesson.

Jing Ling had been injured in yesterday's match and wouldn't be able to compete for at least ten days to half a month. This meant the team needed to adjust their lineup.

Ma Hongjun, eager to show his skills, was particularly excited. He hadn't had a chance to compete in quite some time, and his desire to display his hidden strength had been building up.

With Jing Ling injured, Ma Hongjun wanted to seize this opportunity to prove himself.

However, Tang San decided against it.

Instead, Tang San arranged for Zhu Zhuqing to take the field.

Like Tang San, Dai Mubai was still brooding over yesterday's loss. Today, he was determined to redeem himself and channel his anger towards the members of Canghui Academy.

Yu Xiaogang was satisfied with Tang San's arrangement.

"Although Canghui Academy isn't as strong as the Four Elemental Academies, you still shouldn't be careless. Also, there are two other important matches today."

"Teacher, which two matches?" someone asked.

"The top four teams are finally facing off today. The match between Godwind Academy and Thunderclap Academy is scheduled as the first match in the central arena, followed by Tianshui Academy versus Blazing Academy in the second match. Both matches will take place in the central arena."

Hearing this, the team felt somewhat slighted.

In their previous matches, Shrek Academy had always been assigned to the central arena and had usually appeared in the earlier matches.

Feeling a bit indignant, Ma Hongjun grumbled, "No wonder we're in the third group today. They moved us to make way for the Four Elemental Academies. How annoying!"

(End of Chapter)