Chapter 227: Consecutive Wins, Momentum Like a Rainbow!

The design exchange match began.

The forging tables on the stage had been replaced with design tables. Gu Yue and Bai Hanying each occupied a design table, fully focused on creating their respective works.

On the judges' platform, Cai Yue'er's gaze lingered on Gu Yue, seemingly unwilling to let go. Ya Li, sitting beside her, keenly noticed this and said with a smile, "Yue'er, still brooding?"

"Sigh! Yes!" Cai Yue'er retracted her gaze and sighed helplessly.

"That child is indeed exceptional," Ya Li said, looking at Gu Yue. "It's a pity she's not destined to be a student of our Shrek Academy."

The fact that Gu Yue was Leng Yaozhu's disciple naturally couldn't escape the notice of Ya Li and Cai Yue'er, especially since Leng Yaozhu had no intention of hiding it. Unlike Jing Shaoyu, Gu Yue possessed extraordinary insight and keen intuition in the path of spirit souls, so Leng Yaozhu had always been grooming her as her successor, even hoping to push her to become the future leader of the entire Spirit Transfer Pagoda.

Yun Ming and Ya Li didn't mind Gu Yue studying at Shrek Academy, especially since Leng Yaozhu had already done them a favor regarding Jing Shaoyu.

"Perhaps it's just that we don't have the fate of master and disciple," Cai Yue'er lamented.

Two quarters of an hour passed quickly.

Gu Yue and Bai Hanying almost simultaneously stopped their work, and their creations were sent to the judges' platform, presented before Cai Yue'er.

Cai Yue'er took both works, handing one to Ya Li and keeping the other for herself. After carefully examining them, the two exchanged works. After some time, the two Titled Douluos whispered their opinions to each other, and then Cai Yue'er slowly stood up.

Cai Yue'er's movement drew everyone's attention. On the stage, Gu Yue and Bai Hanying both turned to face the judges' platform. Their expressions were calm, but beneath that calmness lay a hint of tension.

"This round, the first-year wins," Cai Yue'er declared solemnly.

Bai Hanying's face instantly paled, and a mix of surprise and disappointment flashed in her eyes.

Cai Yue'er continued, "Both of your designs are based on the concept of twin Martial Souls. Gu Yue's design is more complete, with theory and practicality well-aligned. Bai Hanying's design, however, is not as polished, with many details handled too stiffly and lacking fluidity.

Additionally, for One-Word Battle Armor tailored to twin Martial Souls, it's best to use spirit metals in the forging process; otherwise, it's just a waste of time. Gu Yue has done well in this regard. She fully considered the uniqueness of twin Martial Souls and made annotations and targeted adjustments in her design.

Gu Yue, you're a Level 5 designer, correct?"

"Yes," Gu Yue replied calmly.

Upon hearing Cai Yue'er's critique and Gu Yue's response, Bai Hanying's expression turned complicated. She looked at Gu Yue with a mix of admiration and shock. She hadn't expected that this girl, two or three years younger than her, was already a Level 5 designer. She hadn't even touched the threshold herself. Was the gap really that wide?

"Bai Hanyang, if you can further refine this design, it should be possible to create a decent Battle Armor," Cai Yue'er said to Bai Hanying. "Don't be shy about seeking advice from Gu Yue just because she's younger than you. Be humble and willing to learn, understand?"

"I understand, Elder Cai," Bai Hanying took a deep breath and replied with a serious expression.

With the two exchange matches concluded, the first-year had achieved two victories, far surpassing the second-year. The atmosphere among the first-year students was extremely lively, and when Gu Yue returned to the team, cheers erupted, boosting their morale. In contrast, the second-year side was somewhat dispirited, having been defeated twice in a row, which indeed affected their morale.

"Did you design a Battle Armor for Kitty?" Jing Shaoyu whispered to Gu Yue after she returned to the team.

Cai Yue'er had mentioned that Gu Yue's design was tailored for twin Martial Souls. In their group, apart from him, only Wu Siduo possessed twin Martial Souls. Since Gu Yue had recently been discussing Battle Armor with Wu Siduo, Jing Shaoyu made this guess.

Wu Siduo, sitting on the other side of Na'er, had been resting with her eyes closed. Upon hearing Jing Shaoyu call her "Kitty," she opened her eyes, ready to scold him, but his words caught her attention. Battle Armor? Her Battle Armor?

Wu Siduo perked up her ears, intently watching the conversation between Jing Shaoyu and Gu Yue.

"Yes," Gu Yue nodded. "I had some inspiration last night, so I started designing it. It should be completed in about five days. When it's done, you can help me review it."

"Sure," Jing Shaoyu smiled and nodded.

Upon hearing this, Wu Siduo couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement. Battle Armor—it really was her Battle Armor! If they weren't in the middle of the team, she would have rushed to Gu Yue's side, begging to see the design.

"The third match, manufacturing. Please have the representatives from both sides come to the stage," Shen Yi called out cheerfully.

"Xiaoyan, it's your turn," Jing Shaoyu immediately turned to Xu Xiaoyan, giving her an encouraging smile. "You can do it."

"Tehehe, Shaoyu, don't worry. I'm definitely going to win," Xu Xiaoyan replied with confidence.

The second-year sent a student who appeared to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, looking very composed.

However, Xu Xiaoyan lived up to her confidence. Although the gap between her and the second-year student wasn't large, that small difference was enough to determine the winner.

The third match also ended in a victory for the first-year. The first-year team was now riding a wave of momentum, while the second-year seemed lifeless, having lost three consecutive matches. If this were a normal competition, with the first to three wins, they would already be considered defeated.

However, this wasn't a normal competition. The exchange matches weren't about winning or losing, so the fourth match—the repair exchange—and the fifth match—the practical combat—still offered opportunities for the second-year.

"The fourth match, repair. Please have the representatives from both sides come to the stage," Shen Yi called out in a clear and bright voice. She couldn't help but smile, having won three matches in a row. Even if they lost the next two matches, the first-year would still have achieved something to be proud of.

For the fourth repair exchange match, the second-year sent their class monitor, Yuanen Yehui, to the stage. Seeing their monitor personally step up, the second-year's low morale actually improved somewhat. Most of the students looked at Yuanen with admiration and anticipation.

On the first-year side, Jing Shaoyu turned to Wu Siduo and said with a smile, "Kitty, do your best. Don't feel pressured."

Wu Siduo rolled her eyes, wanting to retort, but in the end, she didn't. She simply let out a faint "Hmm" before stepping onto the stage.

This match was somewhat similar to the third one, with both sides evenly matched, and the atmosphere tense. However, while the third match ended with Xu Xiaoyan's superior skills securing the victory, this time, it was Yuanen Yehui who narrowly defeated Wu Siduo by a hair's breadth.

The second-year finally won a match, though the first-year students saw it as them conceding. After all, when it came to Mecha Repair, Wu Siduo, despite being the repair committee member, wasn't the strongest in the first-year. All the first-year students knew that their monitor, Jing Shaoyu, was a Level 5 Mecha Repairman.

However, the second-year students weren't aware of this. They only knew they had won a match, avoiding a complete defeat in the four auxiliary professions, and preserved some dignity and face.

"Sorry, I lost," Wu Siduo returned to the team, her face filled with self-reproach.

"It's fine," Jing Shaoyu comforted her. "You did really well. Don't dwell on it. Forget it and let's prepare for the main event."

"Okay!" Wu Siduo's guilt lessened a bit. She gritted her teeth, determined to perform well in the upcoming practical combat to make up for her loss.

The stage was cleared, and Shen Yi stood in the center, her expression calm and her tone detached. She announced, "The final match of this exchange event will be a team practical combat. Since the first-year students are younger, they will decide the number of participants for the team match."

Jing Shaoyu immediately said, "First-year, seven participants."

Hearing Jing Shaoyu's voice, Yuanen Yehui's eyes burned with intense fighting spirit. He had been waiting for this day for a month!

Feeling Yuanen Yehui's scorching gaze, Jing Shaoyu looked at him and smiled warmly. This smile made Yuanen Yehui's eyes narrow, and a surge of anger rose in his heart. Was this guy looking down on them? Damn it!

Shen Yi then turned to the second-year side and said, "According to the previous agreement, the second-year will send six participants. Both sides now have three minutes for pre-battle preparations. After three minutes, the match will begin."

"Wait a moment," Cai Yue'er suddenly spoke from the judges' platform. "Since the first-year is sending seven participants, the second-year will also send seven. This way, we can have a standard seven versus seven team match."

Shen Yi and Wu Zhangkong frowned slightly but couldn't oppose the decision. The two second-year teachers, however, breathed a sigh of relief. A seven versus seven team match clearly favored the second-year, but the teachers were no longer concerned about fairness. Given the first-year's performance in the previous four matches, if it were truly seven versus six, the second-year's chances of winning would be less than thirty percent.

Elder Cai, how wise!

The change in the number of participants didn't affect the pre-battle preparations. Both sides quickly completed their preparations.

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