Cupid Academy, eleven wins out of eleven.
Blazing Fire Academy, ten wins out of eleven.
Although it was only one loss, they had already fallen out of the true top tier.
Amidst the cheers of the audience, both sides left the arena.
Although the Blazing Fire Academy members had been slashed, their injuries weren't actually serious. What truly rendered them unable to move was the chilling energy that had invaded their bodies, affecting their internal organs. After a simple treatment by the healing soul masters arranged by the competition to expel the chilling energy, the seven immediately became lively again.
However, the expressions on the Blazing Fire Academy members' faces were grim, filled with resentment as they looked at the ever-cold-faced swordsman in blue. They believed that their loss was purely due to carelessness. If they could do it again, they might be able to defeat this man.
Unfortunately, a loss is a loss.
So, the defeated Blazing Fire Academy members returned to the rest area with very unpleasant expressions.
"Huo Wushuang, we'll avenge you in a few days." Just as the Blazing Fire Academy group was extremely depressed, a somewhat deep voice rang out.
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw a group of contestants in cyan team uniforms walking towards them. The cyan uniforms were decorated with silver thread embroidery, shining brightly against the uniforms of Blazing Fire Academy. It was Divine Wind Academy, another of the five elemental academies.
The one speaking was the captain of Divine Wind Academy, and also the soul of their team, Feng Xiaotian, a control-type Soul Master. Although he was speaking to Huo Wushuang, his gaze remained fixed on Huo Wu, the burning intensity in his eyes impossible to conceal.
Huo Wushuang snorted coldly, "Just because we can't, does that mean you can?"
Feng Xiaotian chuckled and said, "Wushuang, you know that's not what I meant. You didn't lose because of a lack of strength, but because of elemental counters. Who would have thought that Dugu Qiubai could unleash an ice-attribute attack? Otherwise, Huo Wu's fourth soul skill would probably have destroyed him long ago.
Battles between soul masters are often decided by elemental counters, so you don't need to be too upset."
After hearing Feng Xiaotian's explanation, the expressions of the Blazing Fire Academy members improved somewhat.
Just then, Huo Wu suddenly spoke up, saying, "Feng Xiaotian, do you really want to date me?"
"Huh?"
Feng Xiaotian's eyes widened. Although he had always had this thought, being called out by Huo Wu in front of so many teammates still made him feel embarrassed.
"Is it or not?"
Huo Wu seemed unaware that many people around them were focused on her.
Feng Xiaotian was stunned for a moment, glancing at Huo Wushuang beside him, but Huo Wushuang was also surprised, not understanding why Huo Wu would say such a thing at this moment. He and Huo Wu were siblings, and he always doted on his younger sister.
"Are you even a man? Yes or no. Can't you even speak properly?" Huo Wu's voice was cold, the exact opposite of her martial soul attribute.
"Yes, I've always liked you."
Feng Xiaotian didn't want to become a laughingstock; if he didn't make a move now, he might never have another chance to pursue Huo Wu.
Huo Wu nodded to him and said, "Alright, as long as you can defeat the Cupid team and defeat that Dugu Qiubai, I'll agree to date you. Brother, let's go."
With that, she walked out first,
leaving the group from Shenfeng Academy staring in astonishment.
Huo Wu had always lived a life of pampering and adoration. Although she was a girl, she was the object of everyone's care, both at home and at the academy. Coupled with her exceptional talent, she had always been at the top of her peers. At only nineteen years old, she had already reached level forty or higher, unprecedented in the history of Chihuo Academy.
Her pride was justified; her looks, strength, and family background gave her every reason to be proud. However, she couldn't forget the indifferent gaze of Dugu Qiubai during the battle—ignoring her beauty and showing no mercy! It seemed he hadn't taken them seriously at all. This undoubtedly stung her pride.
For Huo Wu, this loss wasn't just a match, but also her pride and dignity.
The outcome of this match was a huge blow to her.
Adding to that, Feng Xiaotian happened to be there, leading to her impulsive outburst. In fact, she regretted it as soon as the words left her mouth. But being a proud girl, she couldn't take them back once they were spoken.
So, somewhat upset, she simply left.
Standing there,
Feng Xiaotian stared blankly in the direction Huo Wu and the others had disappeared, only snapping back to reality after her figure had completely vanished. What did she say? She said she'd give me a chance to date? If I could defeat Dugu Qiubai of Cupid Academy, she'd be my girlfriend?
My God, this is like a windfall!
An uncontrollable excitement ignited within him. His admiration for Huo Wu wasn't something new. Shenfeng Academy and Chihuo Academy were close by and frequently exchanged ideas. When he first met Huo Wu six years ago, he fell deeply in love with this stunningly beautiful and talented girl.
To pursue her, he even abandoned his pride to befriend Huo Wushuang. And in his sparring matches with the two siblings, he had never won.
If Yun Chuan knew what Feng Xiaotian had done, he would definitely laugh at him for not knowing how to woo a girl. He was a complete simp! With a girl like Huo Wu, constantly accommodating and pandering to her would only make her look down on you. If you really wanted to win her heart, you had to demonstrate your strength and excellence!
Only in this way will such a proud girl look at you differently. Then she'll become curious… and with a series of maneuvers, winning her heart will naturally follow.
Feng Xiaotian's selfless dedication, even deliberately losing the match, is utterly devoid of masculinity in Huo Wu's eyes. It holds no attraction whatsoever. Because in her eyes, this man is nothing more than a loser who submits to her beauty.
And who would be interested in a loser?
In the original story, Huo Wu ignored Feng Xiaotian's fawning advances, but became interested in Tang San, who defeated him. She even gave him her first kiss. Although it was to repay the favor of shielding her from injury during the match, she may have also developed romantic feelings for him. However, seeing that Tang San only loved Xiao Wu, she had no choice but to give up and find an honest man—Feng Xiaotian.
It can be said that Feng Xiaotian's ability to win the heart of the beauty in the original story was purely a matter of chance, a stroke of luck.
Now, Huo Wu and Tang San have no interaction, and Huo Wu has been defeated by the fickle Yun Chuan. Therefore, the final outcome... seems predictable.
...Time divides...
The preliminary rounds are in full swing.
Soon, the twenty-seven rounds of the preliminary rounds will be nearing their end. Only one round remains before the preliminary rounds conclude.
Currently, the top-ranked teams in the preliminary rounds are as follows:
Cupid Academy, 26 wins out of 26 matches.
Tianshui Academy, 26 wins out of 26 matches.
Shenfeng Academy, 24 wins out of 26 matches; their only victories were by Tianshui Academy and Chihuo Academy.
Chihuo Academy, 24 wins out of 26 matches.
Tiandou Royal Academy, 24 wins out of 26 matches...
Although there is still one round left in the competition, the top five teams have already been determined.
In the final round, among the top five teams, Shenfeng Academy, Chihuo Academy, and Tiandou Royal Academy (where Tang San and his group are located) will all face relatively weak opponents. Therefore, the final victory is absolutely without suspense.
Meanwhile, Cupid Academy, where Yun Chuan was located, finally encountered a formidable opponent after facing Blazing Fire Academy, vying for the final victory against the equally undefeated Tianshui Academy!
Although the match between the two was irrelevant to qualifying, it did affect their rankings in the preliminary rounds. A victory for Cupid Academy would maintain their undefeated record! Conversely, if Tianshui Academy won, their perfect record would be broken.
This final battle was destined to be highly anticipated.
Therefore, in the final round of the preliminary rounds, the organizing committee specially arranged for the top five teams to compete in the same round, presenting the audience with the most exciting matches in the final qualifiers.
The battle between Cupid Academy and Tianshui Academy was undoubtedly of paramount importance and was naturally scheduled to take place on the main central arena.
There were fourteen matches each day, divided into three rounds. Since today's match was irrelevant to qualifying and was the final round, the already eliminated academies naturally had no desire to fight. The first two rounds of matches ended quickly.
In the rest area, many participating academies quietly awaited their turn.
Yun Chuan, sword in hand, maintained his aloof swordsman image, quietly sitting among his teammates awaiting the start of the match. Despite his low-key demeanor, his presence stood out like a crane among chickens, completely overshadowing his nominal teammates!
Many surrounding teams occasionally glanced at him furtively, their eyes filled with complex emotions…
Just then, a tall, slender figure stealthily slipped in.
"Brother Dugu, today is the last round. Good luck!" The newcomer was a handsome young man in a cyan team uniform.
Yun Chuan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, reluctantly opened them and looked at the newcomer. It was none other than Feng Xiaotian, the captain of the Shenfeng Academy team.
Before Yun Chuan could speak, his teammate beside him frowned and said, "Why are you here again? Can't you say something new?"
In fact, ever since Cupid Academy defeated Blazing Fire Academy in the eleventh round, Feng Xiaotian had come to cheer for Cupid Academy before almost every round.
No one knew what he meant, but his daily repetition of the same words was bound to arouse suspicion.
In truth, Feng Xiaotian's goal was simple. Since they hadn't faced Cupid Academy in the preliminaries, he was arguably the last person who wanted them to lose. After all, if Dugu Qiubai's invincible record wasn't broken by him, then it would be meaningless. He
believed that if he could defeat Dugu Qiubai, he would definitely make Huo Wu look at him differently and ultimately win her heart!
However, it's safe to say he was completely overthinking things.
...
You can now download the complete English PDF version of the novel you're currently reading through my Patreon shop. In addition, you'll find hundreds of other novels, fanfics, and collections available there.
Some recently uploaded titles include:
• Douluo: My Father Is a Title Douluo (18+)
• Douluo: Sign In at the Start and Awaken the God of Death Martial Soul
• Douluo: Unlocking Uchiha Madara and Betraying from Shrek
• Douluo: Reborn as Ye Lingling (18+)
• Douluo: The Remnant Soul of a Dou Saint Begins by Taking Shui Bing'er as His Disciple
• Douluo: Sign In at the Start and Obtain the Immortal Slaying Sword
• Douluo: Reincarnated as Ning Rongrong, but with the Witch Path (18+)
• Douluo: My Path to Godhood (18+)
• Douluo: Eastern Supreme Emperor the Golden Crow Illuminates the World
• Douluo: Imprisoned by Bibi Dong, Raised by Gu Yuena
• Douluo: Cross-Dressing at Tianshui Academy, Now I'm Invincible
• Douluo: Martial Soul – The Scalpel (18+) (Uncensored)
• Reborn in Douluo Continent (18+)
• Douluo: Erotic Chronicles (18+)
• Douluo: Fantasy Legend (18+)
• Douluo: Dragon Soul Desires (18+)
• Douluo: Getting Stronger by Digging Treasures, Meet Bibi Dong Right at the Start (18+)
• In Douluo Just Sleeping, and Bibi Dong Exploded (18+)
• Douluo: Punishment System, Xiao Wu is Addicted (18+)
• Douluo: Qian Renxue Reborn, I'm Her Younger Brother
• Douluo: The Game (18+)
• Huo Yutong Conquers Douluo Continent (18+)
• Douluo: Females Extreme Pleasure (18+)
• Douluo: The Great Chaos (18+)
• Douluo: Supreme Yang Dragon Root (18+)
• Douluo: Personal Pure Explicit Content (18+)
• Douluo: Tsundere Empress Qian Renxue's Cultivation Plan (18+)
• Douluo: Martial Soul Green Hat! Becoming a Lewd Cuckold (18+)
• Douluo: Eternal Friends with Benefits (18+)
• Douluo: The Peerless Tang Sect's Beauty Hunter (18+)
• Douluo: Evil Flame Legend (18+)
• Douluo: Sisters Corruption (18+)
• Douluo: I Was Reborn as Yan (18+)
• Douluo: Reborn as the Mandala Snake, Many Children, Many Blessings (18+)
• Douluo: Soul Control (18+)
• Douluo: The Demon Passport (18+)
• Douluo: I Massage Xiao Wu, and Tang San Gets Furious (18+)
• Time Stop Douluo (18+)
• Douluo Dragon King: Rebuilding the Soul Beast Race Starting with the Beast God Di Tian (18+)
And many more.
There are now over 310+ novels available on Patreon, with new titles being added regularly.
Thank you again for your patience, support, and encouragement. I truly appreciate every reader who chooses to spend their time reading my translations.
Patreon.com/UIGOD_Official
(End of Chapter)