Chapter 89: "I'm Quite Fired Up Right Now"
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"What?!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire audience was stunned.
Almost everyone doubted whether they had heard correctly.
Ma Xiaotao frowned even more directly and asked in confusion,
"Eldest Senior Sister, let our Official Team fight their Reserve Team? This... isn't this bullying? Even if it's just an exchange, the gap in strength is too vast."
Zhang Lexuan seemed to have anticipated everyone's reaction. The smile on her face remained unchanged as she raised her hand to signal for everyone to stay calm.
"Don't worry, I haven't finished yet. The full rule is that the seven main members will be split into two small teams."
She looked toward the Official Team members.
"Team One will consist of Ma Xiaotao, Yao Haoxuan, and Gongyang Mo."
"Team Two will consist of Dai Yueheng, Chen Zifeng, Ling Luochen, and Xixi."
Then, she looked toward the Reserve Team.
"Next, Team One and Team Two will take turns choosing members from among you to complete a seven-man roster. Finally, a seven-on-seven battle will be conducted."
"So that's how it is!" Everyone finally realized, and the doubts in their hearts mostly dissipated.
Although the overall strength of the Reserve Team members was still at an absolute disadvantage, after forming mixed teams, the match at least had the possibility of confrontation and something to watch, rather than being a one-sided crushing.
"Since no one has any objections, then before the selection begins, please briefly introduce yourselves to facilitate mutual understanding," Zhang Lexuan said.
"I'll go first."
Ma Xiaotao stepped forward first, her red hair like fire, bright and striking.
"Ma Xiaotao, Martial Soul: Evil Fire Phoenix, Level 67 attack system Battle Spirit Emperor."
Immediately following her was a tall and burly young man with a steady temperament and blonde hair falling over his shoulders.
"Dai Yueheng, Martial Soul: White Tiger, Level 64 attack system Battle Spirit Emperor."
After Dai Yueheng was another male student with distinctive characteristics. Although his face was exceptionally kind, his entire being was sharp and revealed, like an unsheathed sharp sword.
"Chen Zifeng, Martial Soul: soul chasing sword, Level 57 attack system Battle Spirit King."
Following closely was a short-haired girl with an ordinary appearance and an ordinary voice—so ordinary that if she were thrown into a crowd, you would lose sight of her in the blink of an eye.
However, Lin Xuan rarely looked at her a few more times. After all, the more ordinary someone was, the higher the probability of a successful sneak attack.
"Xixi, Martial Soul: Lightning Leopard, Level 56 agility-attack system Battle Spirit King."
Unlike Xixi, the male student who introduced himself next had perhaps the most distinctive features: a wretched appearance and a short stature, like a monkey.
"Yao Haoxuan, Martial Soul: Sky Shaking Ape, Level 55, Auxiliary Control System Battle Spirit King."
Just as Yao Haoxuan finished his introduction and before everyone could recover their senses, they heard a cold female voice finish speaking.
"Ling Luochen, Ice Element, Level 55 control system Battle Spirit King."
The one speaking was a young female student with a slender figure, long ice-blue hair, skin like snow, and a face as if covered in frost. She was simply the opposite extreme of Ma Xiaotao.
When the last person stepped forward slowly, the atmosphere in the arena suddenly became somewhat subtle.
That was a male student with a beauty that was almost exquisite, with a face like polished jade and eyes like autumn waves.
"Gongyang Mo, Martial Soul: Rainbow Dragon, Level 59 support system Battle Spirit King."
During his introduction, his gaze seemed to sweep across the field casually, but it paused for half a second in an extremely natural manner when it passed over Lin Xuan. His eyes rippled, and the corners of his mouth curled into a faint, lingering smile. He even gave a slight wink with his left eye before elegantly stepping back into the line.
This series of actions was as smooth as flowing water and not at all awkward, yet it left Xu Sanshi and the others on the side dumbfounded.
But Lin Xuan had no expression change regarding this.
This was nothing. Compared to certain groups in his past life who were burly, hairy, and liked to keep full beards, Gongyang Mo was practically a normal person.
"Alright, it's your turn now." Zhang Lexuan clapped her hands and looked toward Lin Xuan's side.
The following introductions were much more concise. Bei Bei was the first to walk out.
"My name is Bei Bei, Martial Soul: Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, Level 42 attack system Soul Sect."
"He Caitou, Level 4 Soul Engineer."
"Xu Sanshi, Martial Soul: Xuanming Turtle, Level 43 defense system Soul Sect."
"Wang Dong, Twin Martial Souls: Light Goddess Butterfly and Clear Sky Hammer, Level 31 attack system Soul Elder."
"Jiang Nannan, Martial Soul: Soft Bones Rabbit, Level 41 agility-attack system Soul Sect."
"Ning Tian, Martial Soul: Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Level 36 support system Soul Elder."
Finally, it was Lin Xuan's turn.
"Lin Xuan, Martial Soul: Shadow of the Hunting God, Level 47 Battle Spirit Ancestor."
"Oh, 47... wait? What level?!"
At first, everyone just listened subconsciously, but when the number 'Level 47' entered their ears, almost everyone thought they were having an auditory hallucination!
The Official Team members, who had been listening as a matter of routine, all focused their gazes on Lin Xuan, their faces written with shock and disbelief!
Outer Academy? Level 47?!
For the first time, a clear look of astonishment appeared on Dai Yueheng's steady face. Chen Zifeng, Xixi, and the others all had expressions as if they had seen a ghost.
Even Ling Luochen, who had always maintained a cold expression, had a clear flash of surprise in her eyes as she looked Lin Xuan over seriously once more.
"I seem to have heard someone say that this Lin Xuan was the champion of last year's freshman assessment. That means... he's only in his second year now..." Yao Haoxuan said, his right eyelid beginning to twitch uncontrollably.
"Hiss..." Dai Yueheng sucked in a breath of cold air, "Terrifying indeed."
"With this kind of strength, does he even have anything in common to talk about with his peers?" Chen Zifeng couldn't help but ask.
Hearing this, the corners of Ma Xiaotao's mouth couldn't help but turn up slightly. "Lin Xuan is the topic of his peers."
The interest in Gongyang Mo's eyes grew even stronger as he sized Lin Xuan up and down without concealment. That gaze was as if he were admiring a peerless treasure, and the smile on his face became even more brilliant.
The field fell into a brief silence. Looking at this scene, Zhang Lexuan sighed inwardly that Lin Xuan was indeed the focus wherever he went.
She gave a light cough to draw everyone's attention back.
"Alright, everyone has gotten to know each other. So next, please have the captains of Team One and Team Two begin picking your temporary team members. Ma Xiaotao, Dai Yueheng, please step forward."
As Zhang Lexuan's voice fell, Ma Xiaotao and Dai Yueheng stepped forward at the same time.
Because the number of main members in Ma Xiaotao's Team One was smaller, she was to choose first according to the rules.
Without almost any hesitation, Ma Xiaotao's gaze went directly past the crowd and landed on Lin Xuan.
"I pick Lin Xuan."
Seeing this scene, Zhang Lexuan's lips curved slightly on the high platform, revealing a meaningful smile.
Below the stage, Xu Sanshi's eyes widened instantly, and then he lowered his head, his shoulders shaking continuously as he let out a "hehehe" laugh.
Ning Tian frowned slightly, her gaze alternating between Ma Xiaotao and Lin Xuan, feeling somewhat troubled in her heart.
Lin Xuan's expression was as usual as he walked calmly toward Team One's area under the varying gazes of the crowd.
When passing by Dai Yueheng, he exchanged a look with Chen Zifeng and Yao Haoxuan beside him. The few of them silently gave Lin Xuan a thumbs-up in unison and whispered,
"Brother, take care."
The selection process continued, speeding up considerably.
After all, everyone knew that the real key to determining the outcome of this confrontation was the seven main members and Lin Xuan, whose combat power far exceeded his own level.
Soon, the selection process ended.
Team One: Ma Xiaotao, Lin Xuan, Yao Haoxuan, He Caitou, Gongyang Mo, Xu Sanshi, Jiang Nannan.
Team Two: Dai Yueheng, Xixi, Ling Luochen, Chen Zifeng, Ning Tian, Wang Dong, Bei Bei.
"Grouping complete." Zhang Lexuan's gaze swept across both sides. "I'll give everyone five minutes to discuss tactics. In five minutes, the match will officially begin."
The two teams quickly separated and gathered respectively.
On Team One's side, Ma Xiaotao, as the captain, spoke first,
"Everyone knows the situation. If you have any thoughts in your heart, feel free to speak your mind."
The atmosphere was silent for a moment.
As Outer Academy students, He Caitou and Jiang Nannan naturally didn't dare to be the first to express an opinion when facing Inner Court seniors, especially the famously known "Flame Demon" Ma Xiaotao.
Yao Haoxuan habitually shrunk his neck, while Gongyang Mo looked at Lin Xuan with a smile, having an "I'll listen to you guys" appearance.
Xu Sanshi focused on his own breathing, wishing he could just be a piece of the background.
In this subtle atmosphere, Lin Xuan's voice suddenly rang out calmly,
"There's no tactic that needs special discussion."
Everyone's gaze instantly focused on him.
Lin Xuan said in a flat tone,
"After the match begins, Senior Gongyang will provide buffs, and then we will directly launch a frontal assault and crush them."
"Ah, this..." Yao Haoxuan's mouth hung open in shock as he looked at Lin Xuan in disbelief.
Is this junior... so fierce?
In front of Ma Xiaotao, he actually dared to speak like this. This wasn't a discussion; it was practically giving orders!
He subconsciously peeked at Ma Xiaotao, as if he had already seen the image of a volcanic eruption.
However, to his surprise, Ma Xiaotao not only didn't get angry but instead nodded very decisively,
"Fine, then we'll do as Lin Xuan said. Gongyang Mo will provide full support at the start, and we will use our strongest offensive to settle it quickly."
Yao Haoxuan was completely dumbfounded and secretly pinched his own thigh.
Good heavens, did the sun rise from the west today? Or did Ma Xiaotao take the wrong medicine? This temper is so good it's simply not like her!
Xu Sanshi wasn't too surprised, but he also had some doubts in his heart. He leaned in close to Lin Xuan and asked in a low voice,
"Lin Xuan, something's not right. Based on my understanding of you, don't you always like those... um, battle methods full of variables, twists and turns, and finally taking the victory unexpectedly? Why are you so... direct today?"
Hearing this, Lin Xuan glanced sideways at him, his eyes devoid of emotion.
"No particular reason, it's just that I'm quite fired up right now and need to find something to vent it on."
Fired up? Venting?
The other members of Team One were all taken aback upon hearing this and looked at each other, thinking that someone had unknowingly offended this junior with astonishing strength, causing him to hold back a surge of anger to be released in battle.
Yao Haoxuan even began to imagine if someone in Dai Yueheng's team had provoked Lin Xuan before.
Only Ma Xiaotao, who knew the inside story, had certain scenes from the lake last night flash uncontrollably through her mind when she heard the words "quite fired up."
Her cheeks suddenly flushed a deep red, her gaze flickered for a moment, and she quickly looked away.
The five minutes passed in an instant.
Zhang Lexuan's clear voice echoed throughout the Soul Dueling Arena once more,
"Time's up! Please enter the arena, both sides. The match is about to begin!"
The fourteen people from both teams stepped onto the two sides of the wide Soul Dueling Arena in an orderly fashion, facing each other as their battle intent surged.
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