"For the first round, it'll be Mo Fan, Zhao Manyan, Shen Mingxiao, and Luo Song—the four of you," Teacher Gu Han announced.

Upon hearing this combination, Cao Le couldn't help but laugh.

It's important to know that Shen Mingxiao and Luo Song not only had been tricked by him, but also harbored extreme hostility towards Mo Fan, whom even dogs despise.

Of course, although the two were still picking at each other when they went on the field, they showed no signs of fighting each other when the match against each other started.

There was no other way. With so many teachers and students from different schools present, plus numerous beautiful women and goddesses, if they could defeat the Imperial Academy, they would definitely become the center of attention immediately.

On the other hand, the group from the capital city consisted of Xu Dalong, Liao Mingxuan, Jingjing, and Zhao Mingyue.

The battle began. Zhao Manyan used a turtle-shell defense, while Mo Fan used both Thunderbolt and Flaming Fist. With the assistance of Luo Song and Shen Mingxiao, although their teamwork was not as good as their opponents', their overall combat strength overwhelmed them.

There's nothing we can do about it; Mo Gouzi is a dual-spirit seed!

Currently, possessing even one spirit seed is already quite remarkable. Let alone two!

Mo Fan initially didn't want to reveal his fire element, but the team from the Imperial Academy was simply too unstoppable.

In addition, although Shen Mingxiao and Luo Song are individually quite strong, their teamwork is a complete mess, so he had no choice but to expose his fire element.

Of course, with both Thunder and Fire activated and Zhao Manyan protecting him, Mo Fan said he could take on ten of them!

...

The capital city suffered a defeat right from the start, leaving the students and teachers from various schools who came to watch the game completely dumbfounded!

Even the previously smug Teacher Lu was now speechless, his mouth agape.

Professor Gu Han and Professor Qiu Yuhua were extremely excited about this. Regardless of what happens in the next match, at least they've won one.

I can't possibly go back with a zero.

The teachers from Mingzhu Academy who arrived early were also very excited.

At this moment, they finally understood why Dean Xiao had specifically requested Mo Fan's presence. It turned out he was the very essence of that great demon from the Pearl Sect!

Is this guy just here to cause trouble?

At the same time, Professor Gu Han was also somewhat curious about Cao Le, whom Dean Xiao had mentioned.

Since they specifically requested to challenge him, they must have some skill. He was already eager to see the second match.

Meanwhile, Teacher Lu from the Imperial Capital Academy, looking at the defeated group, was at a loss for words. In terms of teamwork, they had completely overwhelmed Pearl Academy, but who knew that Zhao Manyan possessed such strong defense, and that Mo Fan was a dual cultivator of lightning and fire!

It's truly unbelievable that he would encounter such a naturally dual-elemental talent.

However, even if we lose the first game, there's always a second one!

To ensure victory, Teacher Lu specifically instructed someone to call their captain.

Upon hearing that they were to call their captain, the few who had lost the first round knew that their defeat had had a very negative impact on the Imperial Capital Academy...

And we absolutely cannot lose the second game! Even though the lineup in the first game wasn't our strongest, the skill gap between them wasn't that big...

To guarantee a win, the best approach is to field your strongest player...

In the second round, Mingzhu's team consisted of Cao Le, Mu Nujiao, Song Xia, and Zheng Bingxiao.

In a competition where you can gain exposure, it's impossible for just one person to participate all the time.

Although Shen Mingxiao still wanted to go up and fight again, after all, Mo Fan and Zhao Manyan had already won the glory in the last competition, how could he, a male god-level figure in Mingzhu Qing Campus, be willing to play a supporting role?

Unfortunately, the school is fair. Since he had already participated in one round, Teacher Gu Han naturally wouldn't agree to let him participate in the second round.

From the Imperial Capital Academy, Mu Ningxue, who had been called by someone, walked over carrying a parasol.

Although she was holding an umbrella, her long, silvery hair still attracted many eyes. Her flawless, porcelain-like skin and stunningly beautiful face instantly captivated many...

Most importantly, this girl hadn't done anything, yet she was unknowingly surrounded by a powerful chill!

Everyone watching the match knew perfectly well that, due to the previous defeat, the capital city had revealed its true strength...

"Teacher, you were looking for me?" A melodious voice, as clear as a crystal bell, came from under the parasol.

"We lost the last match, so I hope you can play in this one," Teacher Lu said directly without wasting any words.

Mu Ningxue paused, then looked somewhat surprised, but asked in a calm voice, "You lost the last match?"

Her words instantly filled the four people who had gone up on stage with shame...

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"Yes, I hope you don't lose this match," Teacher Lu nodded.

"Okay, I understand..."

...

As Mingzhu prepared to take the stage, the surrounding area was filled with discussion and boos. Who would have thought that the strongest person in the Imperial Academy would be such a stunningly beautiful woman?

Hearing the sound, the group looked over.

The same applies to Cao Le.

Honestly, Mu Ningxue seems to fulfill all his needs...

For some reason, he felt that Boss Cao's style wasn't actually that bad. Besides, Mu Ningxue had only been kissed on the lips at most.

If you swing the hoe well, why worry about not being able to dig down the wall?

"Tsk tsk tsk, this exchange student trip wasn't a waste. If I could win this woman over, I'd give up my entire fortune. I've made up my mind, she's the woman I, Zhao Manyan, will conquer," Zhao Manyan declared confidently.

"..."

Over there, the people behind them had already started to discuss amongst themselves.

However, what intrigued Cao Le was that although Mo Fan did react, he only showed a lustful expression and didn't seem to say anything.

Shouldn't he say something sarcastic when he sees Mu Ningxue appear?

Something just doesn't feel right. Also, back in Bocheng a few years ago, when Mo Fan and Mu Zhuoyun were arguing, Mu Ningxue didn't seem to be doing anything, did she?

While he was filled with doubts, Mu Nujiao next to him said impatiently, "Focus, the competition is about to start, we can't lose this one."

"Uh...oh." Cao Le snapped out of his daze and nodded.

When the group took the stage, Teacher Mingzhu, who arrived first, saw Mu Ningxue and exclaimed, "Fortunately, we won the first match. Otherwise, if she had made her move, we would have suffered consecutive defeats."

Gu Han paused. Although he could sense from her aura that this woman was extremely powerful, she could still lower the temperature of the air without deliberately releasing her aura, just like a spirit of ice and snow. Wherever she went, people would be affected by the cold fragrance emanating from her body!

But she's still just a mid-level mage, is that really so outrageous?

Professor Qiu Yuhua, seemingly familiar with the students of the Imperial Capital Academy, continued, "Mu Ningxue is a self-awakened magic user, and she's also born with an ice-type spirit seed. With the support of the Mu family, even though she's young, she consistently dominates among the freshmen in the Imperial Capital, remaining number one to this day..."

Gu Han then understood why the teachers had reacted so strongly!

So the girl in front of me is some kind of cheat code?

...

"Keep an eye on her. She should be an ice mage. I'll try my best to keep her occupied during the battle. You guys try to take care of the others quickly so we can work together to deal with her." On the field, although Mu Ningxue gave off a feeling of overwhelming pressure, Song Xia remained fearless and had already given her orders.

Fire and ice have always been mutually restraining, and as a fire mage, Song Xia is probably the only one who can effectively suppress the other.

Cao Le shrugged and said, "I'm not trying to discourage you, but in front of spirit ice, mortal fire can only be suppressed."

The opposing summoner mage, Lu Zhenghe, with a somewhat ingratiating expression, said to Mu Ningxue, "How about I take the lead?"

Mu Ningxue nodded without saying a word to him.

Even so, Lu Zhenghe felt excited!

“I think you should just go directly into battle.” However, just as Lu Zhenghe was about to perform the contract summoning, Cao Le’s voice came from behind him.

"Ice Vine!"

Lu Zhenghe was caught off guard, but Mu Ningxue, who was beside him, was the first to recover. Before Cao Le could even react, she froze Lu Zhenghe.

Although there was a hint of mutual harm involved, it must be said that Mu Ningxue's freezing of him prevented his elimination.

In a duel, a shadow mage can eliminate you with a single slash across your neck, even without using any magic.

Because if this were a sharp weapon, the person who used it would already be dead!

Therefore, there is nothing wrong with Mu Ningxue's actions.

Cao Le chose to attack Lu Zhenghe, who was not far from Mu Ningxue, but that was just a decoy! His real target was Xiao Feng, who was behind Lu Zhenghe and Mu Ningxue!

Mingcong, who was next to Xiaofeng, was taken aback at first, because he didn't expect that Cao Le, who was clearly attacking Lu Zhenghe, would appear next to him. Of course, after a moment of surprise, he unleashed Thunder Seal - Wrathful Strike!

If he doesn't take action, who knows if he might also bring down Cao Le?

But right after marking Xiaofeng's elimination, Cao Le vanished without a trace.

"Boom!"

The lightning struck right next to Xiaofeng. Fortunately, it was a low-level spell. Although it was very powerful, it only made him feel numb and tingly because the target wasn't him.

"Don't even think about running!"

Mu Ningxue realized she had been careless, but now that she was here, did she think she could just run away?

"Ice Vines - Cover!"

Frost danced in the air, and crystalline powder filled the entire battlefield, the cold air instantly dispelling all traces of the surrounding atmosphere.

The ground was originally covered with a thin layer of frost, appearing like a veil of ice. But after Mu Ningxue unleashed her Ice Vine skill, the frost transformed into living plants, densely covering and spreading like ivy...

Cao Le, who was still hiding in the shadows, had no choice but to reveal himself.

"Ice Lock!"

The moment Mu Ningxue saw Cao Le, she immediately completed a mid-level spell and began to pursue him.

Her speed in drawing the star map was simply outrageous; even those around her couldn't react in time... Of course, everyone was also astonished by Cao Le's sudden attack. Who could have imagined that at the very beginning of the competition, he would eliminate a student from the capital city so unexpectedly?!

Seeing the ice lock hurtling towards Cao Le, Mu Nujiao hurriedly said, "Quickly, save him!"

Song Xia tried to draw a star map, wanting to shatter the ice shards with her fierce fist, but she had no chance to use it within this ice domain!

The star map is completely inadequate; it's constantly breaking down.

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