When Earth Awakened, I Became a Sword Saintess

Chapter 134 : The All-Nations Source Martial Practitioners versus the Lingdu Source Martial Academy

134: The All-Nations Source Martial Practitioners versus the Lingdu Source Martial Academy

Liu Xing, Xiang Wu, and the others looked at Hua Yuanjing. In their eyes, not only was Lan Lianyue unbeatable, but Hua Yuanjing was also someone they could not defeat. Her strength was clearly a cut above the other aces from various departments. As for Jiang Da, perhaps he had a slight chance, but he was still no match for Hua Yuanjing.

And yet, the Tiandu Source Martial Academy had four top-tier Source Martial Practitioners like Hua Yuanjing and had still been defeated, and the score was not a good look either: 5 to 2.

"Was this match a King of Fighters format?" Yuwen Wenhong guessed from the score.

"That's right." Jiang Xue said. "The five Source Martial Practitioners from each side will compete in any order they choose. The winner stays on the stage to face the next challenger, until all five members of one side have been defeated."

"In other words, the five practitioners from the Tiandu Source Martial Academy only defeated two of the All-Nations Source Martial Practitioners." Liu Xing said, her head bowed, her expression heavy.

"In a King of Fighters format, the winner has to fight consecutively, with extremely short rest times and no way to replenish Primordial Energy. To win several matches in a row is very difficult. Looking at it this way, these practitioners from the North American Alliance are indeed very strong." Xiang Wu also frowned. "This is not good to deal with."

"Damn it, I'll fight them with all I've got!" Jiang Da stamped his foot.

"Very good, with that spirit, I can say I haven't cultivated you for nothing." Wan Kui'an encouraged in a rough voice. "But... Jiang Da, the opponents are too strong. Relying on impulse alone won't solve the problem. We called everyone here today because this is the strongest lineup we can currently field. We want everyone to discuss together what we should do."

"Sigh..." Liu Xing sighed weakly. She leaned against Hua Yuanjing. "Originally, with Senior Sister Lian and Xia Yuyin, two participants with a clear advantage in strength, this match would not have been difficult. But now, among our five, objectively speaking, only Yuyin has a strength advantage. Hua Yuanjing can be considered evenly matched. But the rest of us are clearly at a disadvantage in strength. And this match is not an individual elimination tournament, but a team competition, testing overall strength..."

"Liu Xing, what do you mean by that? Do you look down on me, Jiang Da?" Jiang Da said angrily.

"You shut your mouth. What classmate Liu Xing said is the truth. Aren't we trying to figure out a solution right now?" Wan Kui'an yelled.

"Yuyin, how about it? How much confidence do you have?" Chen Qian'ning looked at Yuyin. At this moment, everyone's gaze was focused on her.

Yuyin thought for a moment and said calmly, "Based on our current understanding of the All-Nations practitioners' strength, in a one-on-one match, there's no problem. But I've never fought in a King of Fighters format. I can only say that I will do my best."

Yuyin never liked to speak too absolutely beforehand, always leaving some room.

Chen Qian'ning understood Yuyin. She had some idea in her heart, but the other students and teachers were still worried.

"This is a team competition. We can't place all the pressure on Xia Yuyin alone." Jiang Xue said, looking at Yuyin with some reluctance.

"In conclusion, the current lineup is arranged like this: Liu Xing will be the substitute, and the other five will be the main force. If we can persuade Lan Lianyue to participate, that would be best. But we must be prepared to fight the top geniuses of the All-Nations Source Martial Practitioners with this lineup. As for the result, although most of you will be heading to the Prison Abyss for practical training next month, you must protect yourselves and try not to get injured in this match. But the face of the Academy, the honor of the young generation of the Huaxia Source Martial world, is also equally important. The result of this match could affect the confidence and morale of hundreds of millions of teenagers in our Huaxia."

"I know this is a bit much to ask, but I am still entrusting this to all of you. Do your best." Chen Qian'ning placed her hands on the desk and actually bowed to the students. She knew this match, at this point in time, was very difficult for everyone, and the impact was not small. But the pressure from her superiors was also immense. With Dean Tong away, she did not want the Academy to lose face at this time even more.

"Teacher..." Seeing Chen Qian'ning, usually so proud and strict, in such a state, Yuyin felt a pang of pity. She did not want to make things difficult for her teacher.

She walked over and gently took Chen Qian'ning's arm. "I will go all out."

Yuyin looked out the window, a cold light flashing in her eyes.

There was only a little over a week left. Everyone went to prepare on their own. Several teachers also led them in watching videos of the five experts from the North American Alliance, analyzing their strengths and weaknesses. Although a few days was not enough for a major change in strength, making thorough tactical preparations was still very necessary.

However, the order of appearance in the match would be decided on the spot and could be adapted flexibly. Who would fight whom was uncertain. To arrange a targeted lineup, one could only rely on guessing and on strategy.

On June 20th, the match began as scheduled.

Lan Lingfeng, of course, had not returned. The delay in his team's return had already been confirmed.

The Lingdu Source Martial Academy, Grand Martial Arts Dojo.

Although the Huaxia higher-ups, knowing Lan Lingfeng could not participate, wanted to handle this match with a low profile, they could not stop the attention of the world's media. Of course, Huaxia's own media was the same. Due to the nature of the match, which could be seen as the new generation of world Source Martial Practitioners versus the young generation of Huaxia, the public also paid great attention to this match.

They were riding a tiger and could not dismount.

Inside the packed Grand Martial Arts Dojo, it was a bit stuffy, but no one minded. The enthusiasm was unprecedented.

"I want to see Sister Xia Yuyin."

"I came to see her too! I saw her photos and fight videos online. She's so cool, so beautiful."

"I like her. What should I do..."

Some high school students, and even middle school students, both boys and girls, having just finished their exams, came to the competition venue. Because of the special nature of the match, a portion of the tickets was allocated to some middle schools. These were all top-tier middle schools in terms of Source Martial Arts. Those who came, aside from a few lucky ones, were young boys and girls with exceptionally high aptitude. They were full of admiration for the big brothers and sisters of the Academy.

Of course, celebrities from all walks of life, lucky ordinary spectators, and media from various countries were also present in full force.

Seeing those young, expectant faces in the audience, Chen Qian'ning, dressed today in a rare red teacher's business suit, felt even greater pressure. She truly did not want to disappoint them.

It was the same stage from the Source Martial Tournament. At this moment, it was surrounded by a circle of advertisements from various companies and signs for the Academy and the North American Alliance's All-Nations Source Martial Practitioners. After all, this was an international competition, not hosted by the Academy, so some commercial elements were unavoidable.

The preparation area for the Academy's team was just below one side of the stage.

"How is it? Yuyin, how are you feeling today?" Chen Qian'ning asked, a bit nervous.

"Teacher, I feel great. Same as always." Yuyin wore a white, tight-fitting, one-piece short dress with a wide collar. Her long hair draped over her shoulders, giving her a look full of youthful vitality, confidence, and ease.

The other four competitors and the substitute, Liu Xing, had also changed into their competition attire and were doing some warm-up exercises or circulating their energy. But they all looked a little nervous. After all, they were facing powerful experts from other countries. The outcome and their performance in the match were of great importance. And Lan Lianyue was not present, a fact everyone already knew.

"Teacher Chen, we need to decide who will go first and report it to the referee team." Jiang Xue, dressed in a pearl-pink qipao, walked over nervously.