Physical mage, challenge me to a solo duel!

"He really said that? He's going to wait for us on the arena?" In the training room, Ma Guocheng looked at Li Lei, who had returned with the news, and was somewhat surprised: "Has the sun risen in the west?"

Having been teammates for so many years, Ma Guocheng knew Ren Ming quite well. This sycophant only cared about Dai Lan and was never interested in anything else. He was unresponsive when approached. If it weren't for his considerable strength and his dual role as a support and healer, the captaincy would never have fallen to him.

Why is Ren Ming acting so strangely today, wanting to take the initiative to resolve this matter?

Ma Guocheng stared intently at Li Lei: "Little Li, did you go looking for trouble? No, given that sycophant's personality, even if you caused him trouble, he wouldn't bother with you. At most, he'd beat you up. So, did you go looking for trouble with Dai Lan, or with the freshmen?"

Li Lei said somewhat aggrievedly, "Brother Ma, I just felt they went too far. I happened to see Wang Yi and the others at the school gate, so I suddenly decided to go and argue with these freshmen. I didn't mean to lay a hand on them."

"Make a move? It's a good thing you didn't, or you would have lost face big time." Ma Guocheng said, "Don't be fooled by the fact that we are both mid-level mages, and you are even a few years older. In terms of strength, you are far inferior to him."

Thinking of Wang Yi's tall stature, Li Lei also agreed with this point.

"Brother Ma, we can't blame Xiao Lei for this. In fact, I've always felt that we've been too tolerant. Maybe if Xiao Lei had made a scene earlier, this matter would have been resolved much sooner," Fang Yunchen said on Li Lei's behalf.

"Enough with the talk. Who cares what the reason is? Now that that sycophant has laid down his mind, let's just go for it." Zhou Guang chimed in.

"I've been holding this in for a long time. It's one thing for Dai Lan and Ren Ming to take my and Yun Chen's starting positions—they do have some ability, no big deal—so being substitutes is fine. But now they've pulled this stunt, leaving us without any substitutes! Damn it, why should a top-seeded team be withdrawn like this? The principal is going a bit too far just to give his grandson some prestige!"

Ma Guocheng nodded: "The school has indeed been biased in this regard, and Ren Ming is deliberately trying to disgust people. Now that Ren Ming has agreed, let's go and have a good talk with him first, and then talk to the freshmen."

Just then, Li Lei's phone rang. After taking out his phone and glancing at the message, he hurriedly corrected the latest information: "Brother Ma, it's not just that simp; even Wang Yi and those other freshmen have gone to the arena."

"What do you mean? It's only the first day of school, and you're already trying to challenge us?" Takikatsu, who was wiping a pair of curved swords, looked up and spoke for the first time.

"A reputation is well-deserved. It seems these freshmen are indeed confident in their abilities. I like this approach; it's much better than Ren Ming dragging his feet." Ma Guocheng praised, "Let's see what they're made of. The league is almost here, and the seeded teams will ultimately have to rely on their strength to secure their spots."

Seeing this, Fang Yunchen immediately stood up and said, "Since the freshmen are all so brave, Guocheng, Xiaoduozi, we are all veterans who have been through thick and thin, we can't let them down."

"You don't need to tell me." Takikatsu sheathed his sword and stood up. "I've heard that Wang Yi and Wang Jiang are both martial arts masters. I'll have a go at it."

"That's right. If they want to squeeze us out, they have to show some real, reliable strength. Relying on connections alone won't work." Zhou Guang agreed: "I also want to see what makes this medical student who's not following the proper path so strong."

"In that case, let's go." Ma Guocheng led the way out of the training room: "Let's meet these outcasts."

At this moment, students are continuously pouring into the battle arena of Beijiang Magic University.

Many freshmen didn't even have time to put their luggage in the dormitory before they carried big bags and small bags and suitcases and followed the senior students all the way to the combat hall.

Anyway, having been a mage for so many years, even if I neglected physical training, my physical strength is not bad.

This little bit of fatigue is nothing compared to the excitement of being on the front lines of the drama.

On the largest arena in the center of the battle arena, six people were standing at this moment: Wang Yi's small team and Ren Ming.

The older students could guess why Wang Yi and his group came here, not to mention that Ren Ming had secretly leaked the information in the student group, so Ma Guocheng and the others must know about it.

"Ma Guocheng and the other three had a good relationship to begin with. Dai Lan and I joined later, so we're more like outsiders." With nothing else to do, Ren Ming explained the situation on the other side to Wang Yi and the others.

"Besides Zhou Guang, who is a healer, Ma Guocheng is a dual-type attacker and support, while Takikdo and Fang Yunchen are both attackers. If it's a one-on-one fight, the three of you can take them down one by one. If it's a group fight, then take them down together."

Having personally experienced the strength of Wang Yi, Jiang Yue, and Wang Jiang, Ren Ming was naturally full of confidence.

Before long, Ma Guocheng and his three companions arrived at the Battle Arena with a group of people.

The four leading figures climbed the steps and ascended the arena, where they met Wang Yi and his group.

There were no insincere pleasantries, nor any sharp words exchanged. Ma Guocheng simply looked at Wang Yi and asked calmly, "Junior, how do we plan to compete?"

"Individuals first, then teams." Wang Yi echoed this sentiment perfectly: "We need to let the seniors fully understand our capabilities before they'll be willing to let go, right?"

"That makes sense." Ma Guocheng nodded, then turned to Fang Yunchen and said, "Yunchen, you go first."

Fang Yunchen took a step forward, his gaze shifting between Wang Yi, Jiang Yue, and Wang Jiang, secretly wondering who his next opponent would be.

Wang Yi glanced at Fang Yunchen, then said, "Xiao Hao, go ask your senior for advice."

Qi Xiaohao was completely bewildered.

"I?"