novelraw Chapter 53 – With Su Bai here, do we really have a chance to take the stage?
Chapter 53 – With Su Bai here, do we really have a chance to take the stage?
Zhang Kai paused for a moment, waiting for the cheers to die down before continuing:
"There are a total of eight martial academies in Jiangzhou Province, each with ten competitors: five official members and five reserves."
"The competition is a team battle format, with a maximum of five participants per team in each match. One third-year student, two second-year students, and two first-year students will compete in a one-on-one knockout style."
"The loser steps down, and the winner can continue to accept challenges. The team with the last person standing wins."
"The rules are simple. Additionally, the order of participants will be reported five minutes before the match begins, and the order for the first round will be determined by drawing lots by the team captains!"
"Now, let's invite the eight captains to the judges' table for the draw!"
As Zhang Kai finished speaking, Su Bai and the other martial academy captains headed towards the judges' table.
During this time, Liao Yuxin explained to the audience.
"The young man leading the way is Su Bai, the captain of Jiangzhou Martial Academy. I'm sure you've seen his name in the news quite a bit recently."
"He is the recipient of the Great Wall Gold Medal, the hero who slew a Silver Tier beast and led the Jiangzhou Martial Academy students to a triumphant return!"
"Currently, he is a Bronze Mid Tier Beast Tamer, and his tamed beast is his main force against Silver Tier beasts!"
As Liao Yuxin spoke, the audience erupted into cheers.
In the VIP section, Mr. Wenyuan observed Su Bai's figure, slightly surprised at how quickly Su Bai had advanced to Bronze Mid Tier in just a few days, and muttered to himself:
"Su Bai's advancement is too fast!"
"Yanran, you were right. As long as he has enough resources, he can advance quickly at the lower stages. This kind of physique is very rare."
"This indicates that his talent ceiling is very high, possibly reaching Platinum or even Diamond Tier!"
"This kid is interesting."
Su Bai didn't hear Mr. Wenyuan's words, but if he had, he would have scoffed.
Platinum ceiling? Diamond?
Who are you underestimating?
My Basalt and White Tiger have infinite growth potential, destined to slay gods. Ceiling?
There is no ceiling!
Hearing Mr. Wenyuan's evaluation, Lin Yanran felt particularly pleased, smiling lightly, her gaze fixed on Su Bai.
In the regular audience section, an old man selling pancakes boasted to the person next to him:
"Brother, let me tell you, Su Bai loves the pancakes we make. Whenever Su Bai comes to eat pancakes, I give them to him for free!"
"Nonsense! How could a hero like Su Bai eat pancakes from a street vendor like you?!"
For a moment, Su Bai's name became the focus of everyone's discussion.
Liao Yuxin paused, waiting for the crowd's excitement to calm down before continuing:
"The second is Mao Kai, the captain of Fuchuan Martial Academy, a Bronze Mid Tier poison attribute ability user."
"Three months ago, on the Myriad Races Battlefield, he used his abilities to poison and kill dozens of beasts, even Bronze High Tier beasts had to retreat from him."
In the reserve seats, Bai Ningbing frowned at Mao Kai from Fuchuan Martial Academy and said:
"Mao Kai's strength is not weak. Even if I face him, I can't be sure of victory."
Gu Yueqingshu, however, looked relaxed and smiled:
"If it comes to it, leave Mao Kai to me. My wood attribute ability can counter his poison attribute ability."
Hearing Gu Yueqingshu say this, he initially wanted to say something polite.
But for some reason, at that moment, an image he didn't want to see appeared in his mind.
Su Bai!
Suddenly, a bad feeling grew stronger in his heart!
"Will we really have a chance to go on stage?"
In the principal's office, Bai Ningbing vividly remembered Su Bai's expression when he heard that the winner could gain more resources.
As Liao Yuxin introduced, Su Bai and the others reached the judges' table.
Colonel Zhao Qingfeng nodded and succinctly said:
"Let's start the draw. Inside the box are red, white, blue, and green balls, two of each color. The two teams that draw the same color will face each other in the first round."
Except for Su Bai, the other captains were all tense, some even silently praying:
"Please don't draw Jiangzhou Martial Academy!"
Su Bai looked at them, puzzled:
"Do you all dislike us that much?"
Captain of Longying Martial Academy: ...
Captain of Fuchuan Martial Academy: ...
Other martial academy captains: ...
Su Bai was the first to reach into the box and pulled out a blue ball.
The other captains, after a silent prayer, reached into the box and pulled out a colored ball.
Soon, the draw results for the match order were handed to Liao Yuxin.
"Based on the first-round draw, I'll announce the match order."
"First match: Longying Martial Academy vs. Xinmin Martial Academy."
"Second match: Fuchuan Martial Academy vs. Xichang Martial Academy."
"Third match: Jiangzhou Martial Academy vs. Qingyun Martial Academy."
"Fourth match: Anyi Martial Academy vs. Zhangshu Martial Academy."
"Let's welcome the participants from Longying Martial Academy and Xinmin Martial Academy to the stage!"
After drawing lots, Su Bai returned to the reserve seats, and the old principal nodded and said:
"Since the match schedule is out, Su Bai, arrange the order of appearance."
Su Bai smiled and said, "I'll go first. You guys can decide the other four spots among yourselves!"
As soon as Su Bai said this, the others hadn't realized what would happen, but Bai Ningbing, who had been suspecting, turned pale!
This kid, he really dares!
The old principal was helpless about Su Bai's attitude. How could he not know that Su Bai was already prepared to take on all five opponents?
The old principal leaned closer to Su Bai and whispered so only the two of them could hear:
"Don't overdo it, kid. Leave some room for your seniors, or you'll make enemies and have a hard time at school later."
"And what if you can't handle it alone?"
Su Bai looked at the old principal as if he were an alien.
"What do you mean? Haven't I already made enemies with them?"
"Isn't it all your doing?"
Then Su Bai shrugged, "Principal, don't worry. In such an important match, I'll give it my all. It's my duty to bring glory to the school. As the captain, it's my responsibility. I said I'd shed the last drop of blood for the school!"
"I can do it!"
Old Principal: "..."
While other martial academies were still nervously discussing strategies, the atmosphere at Jiangzhou Martial Academy was strangely relaxed, with no tension at all.
After submitting the list of participants, the first match began, and Su Bai watched the match between Longying Martial Academy and Xinmin Martial Academy with interest.
The first to go on stage for Longying Martial Academy was their Bronze Initial Tier captain, who was now watching his opponent intently.
The first to go on stage for Xinmin Martial Academy was a Bronze Mid Tier martial artist!
"Boom boom boom~"
Techniques flew, and in less than five minutes, the captain of Longying Martial Academy was defeated. The gap between Bronze Initial and Mid Tier was evident.
The next two to go on stage were ordinary High Tiers, and with only three Bronze Initial Tier participants, it was impossible for Longying Martial Academy to win.
All they could do was avoid being completely defeated, or it would be too humiliating!
The two ordinary High Tier participants could only run around the ring, trying to delay and exhaust their opponent's stamina, making it easier for the next participants.
However, the time they managed to delay together was less than five minutes.
The fourth participant from Longying Martial Academy went on stage and, after delaying for over ten minutes, was also defeated.
In the audience, the ordinary citizens didn't know the differences between tiers; they only cared about who won and how impressive the victory was.
The Xinmin Martial Academy captain's four consecutive victories immediately drew cheers from countless spectators, though many also cheered for Longying Martial Academy.
Finally, when the fifth Bronze Initial Tier martial artist took the stage, they barely managed to defeat one Xinmin Martial Academy participant, narrowly avoiding the embarrassment of a complete defeat.
In the reserve seats, the principal of Longying Martial Academy wiped the sweat from his forehead, "That was close!"
For Longying Martial Academy, the weakest in strength, this match was more about participation and gaining experience.
Su Bai yawned, finding the group too weak. Even the Xinmin Martial Academy captain with his four consecutive victories didn't impress him.
Bored, Su Bai stopped watching the second match and instead focused on the future regional league and finals.
The weaker martial academies in Jiangzhou Province didn't represent the strength of other places.
According to the old principal, Jiangzhou Martial Academy's ranking wasn't even in the middle.
They were only dominant in their small area of Jiangzhou.
The top ten martial academies, especially the top three elite academies, were bound to be exceptionally strong. Only these schools were worth Su Bai's serious attention.