Douluo Continent: The Martial Soul Tu Shan Su Su, a tangled web of fate.

Chapter 18 Boss, something bad has happened! Sister Yan Yan and that kid.

Qin Ming's gaze shifted between Lin Jiuxuan and Dugu Yan, before slowly sweeping over his students.

"Lin Jiuxuan's words are quite insightful. This is a problem with the rules, not the fault of the two of them."

Qin Ming spoke slowly, his voice steady and powerful.

"He used his wisdom and ingenuity to find a way out of the loopholes in the rules and ultimately won the contest. We should not underestimate his efforts and intelligence."

He paused for a moment, then turned his gaze to the somewhat forlorn-looking Dugu Yan.

"However, Dugu Yan missed out on victory due to the rules, but that wasn't her fault, and she shouldn't have been eliminated!"

Qin Ming took a deep breath, turned to face Bai Baoshan, his back straight, but his expression carried a hint of self-reproach and determination.

"As the initiator of this event, I am fully aware that I bear the responsibility. I am willing to take full responsibility and resign from my position as team leader."

Having said that,

He bowed deeply to Bai Baoshan, a gesture that conveyed both reverence for the rules and apology to the trainees.

At this moment, Qin Ming was radiating great light, which moved everyone present.

Upon hearing this,

Zheng Fang, who was standing to the side, had a bright look in her eyes.

The position of team leader originally belonged to her, but Qin Ming voluntarily gave it up, so wasn't she the first candidate?

How could their little schemes escape the eyes of that old fox, Bai Baoshan?

"Xiao Ming, no one is perfect. Just as you said, the fault doesn't lie with them, it's our negligence!"

"Let's do it your way!"

"Furthermore, I have decided to award each participant present with 1 Gold Soul Coins as compensation from the academy!"

Then, he stood up, warmly grasped Qin Ming's hand, his eyes filled with trust and expectation:

"However, let's not discuss the resignation anymore. We trust the Heavenly Dou Team completely under your leadership!"

These words brought joy to some and sorrow to others.

Qin Ming, who was originally quite composed, was grinning from ear to ear.

He knew that the academy wouldn't dare to eliminate Dugu Yan.

Now that's great! Not only did I make a name for myself in front of the leaders, but I also gained a talented student who is both brave and resourceful.

Zheng Fang had no way to express her suffering, while Lin Jiuxuan and Dugu Yan were fighting to the death.

In the end, it was her second team that got injured.

One person was eliminated for no reason, and who would have thought that a student could skip two levels?

Yu Tianheng was also upset. Not only did he fail to kick that little rascal out, but he was also forced into their team.

With team leaders Qin Ming and Bai Baoshan personally vouching for him, he, as the team leader, had no room for resistance whatsoever.

On the arena, Dugu Yan was initially moved by Yu Tianheng's courageous act of standing up for him.

As a result, not only was he rendered speechless by the rebuke, but the little rascal also gained the favor of the Education Commission.

This made her very disappointed.

She glanced at Lin Jiuxuan beside her, the calm and composed young man who seemed to have everything under control.

Then consider his age.

She had to admit that the other person was indeed more outstanding than her.

On the other side of the ring.

The members of Team Tiandou 2 were green with envy and jealousy.

They regretted it; why hadn't they thought of that?

They're all Soul Venerable level cultivators; with a little trickery, they could easily replace the main team!

The students in the audience.

Knowing that he had no hope of joining either team, getting 10,000 gold soul coins for free was absolutely fantastic!

Of course, there are also some students who have a high opinion of themselves.

They were full of contempt for Lin Jiuxuan's actions, believing that he had only seized the initiative.

I can do it too!

Just when everyone thought the matter was about to come to an end, a sudden voice rang out.

"Now that you're a member of our team, as the captain, it's not unreasonable for me to offer some pointers and guidance!"

Yu Tianheng's voice echoed throughout the venue, instantly attracting the attention of countless people.

"A friendly spar? Do you think I'm stupid, or are the students here stupid?"

Lin Jiuxuan said quietly.

The crowd below the stage was not provoked by him; instead, they watched the two with great interest, eager for a good show.

Upon seeing this, a barely perceptible glint of anger flashed in Yu Tianheng's eyes, but he quickly concealed it beneath a provocative smile:

"What? Scared? Don't dare to accept the challenge?"

The exchange just now left him utterly humiliated, and he'll likely become the laughingstock of the academy soon.

If he can't get back at his former self, how can he win over the public?

Moreover, he bears the honor of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex family and absolutely cannot allow himself to have any stain.

"I admit, I'm no match for you now, but that doesn't mean I never will!"

"You want war? No problem, we'll settle this in six months!"

"But I'm a lazy person and don't like wasting energy on pointless things. There has to be some reward, right?"

"How about we use our captaincy as the wager?"

Lin Jiuxuan chuckled.

Since you're being so considerate and rushing to deliver it, then I won't stand on ceremony.

"Okay, it's a deal!"

After hesitating for a moment and thinking it over, Yu Tianheng realized there was no conspiracy or trickery involved, so he readily agreed.

Half a year!

I really don't know what this guy is thinking. Doesn't he know that he's about to break through to the Soul Master level?

He'd like to know.

Six months later, regardless of anything else, you'll have twice as many spirit rings as him. How can you possibly win?

Their eyes met, both shining with wisdom and determination, neither believing the other could turn the tide.

Neither Bai Baoshan nor Qin Ming stopped the bet between the two.

This is healthy competition within the team. Since the benefits are all going to stay in the team anyway, why stop it?

"Sister Yan Yan, please wait!"

On stage, Lin Jiuxuan called out to Dugu Yan, who was about to leave.

"What? Is there anything else?"

She neither particularly disliked nor liked this cunning junior.

"Haha, I was just about to apologize to you for being so offensive!"

"Oh~, am I that petty?"

Dugu Yan raised an eyebrow, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes, but a playful smile played on her lips.

"How could I? My senior wouldn't hold it against me, but as her junior, how could I be so tactless?"

Lin Jiuxuan shook his head repeatedly, but inwardly he was thinking, "Is this not stingy?"

"Senior, don't you want to know why I was able to neutralize your Jade Serpent Venom?"

Seeing that the beautiful snake seemed uninterested, he dared not keep her in suspense any longer and directly played his trump card.

"Hmm~"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan's eyes immediately sharpened as she coldly stared at Lin Jiuxuan.

"You had better explain yourself clearly, or you should know the consequences!"

"Haha, there are too many people here, why don't we find another place to talk?"

Lin Jiuxuan glanced around and gestured.

"Follow me!"

Dugu Yan said coldly.

"Boss, boss, something terrible has happened! The vice-captain and that kid have gone into the woods!"

Yu Feng came running up, panting, his face filled with panic and anxiety.

Yu Tianheng and the others had only taken a few steps out of the venue when they heard these words, and they all stopped in their tracks.

The other team members crowded around, pricking up their ears.

(End of this chapter)