Clang!
Li Yu calm sentence was like a heavy hammer striking everyone's hearts.
Given the current situation on the field, there was indeed no need for Godwind Academy to continue.
Even Feng Xiaotian—who had fused the soul power of four people and wielded the combined strength of wind and fire, with total soul power close to the peak of a Spirit King—had been defeated so effortlessly.
How could anyone else possibly be a match for Li Yu?
In fact, even if the outcome of the match was left to be decided by the duel between Huo Wushuang and Wang Changzhi, Godwind Academy seemed to have no chance at all!
Huo Wushuang's fighting spirit had already waned. Upon seeing the outcome on the field—especially after hearing Li Yu words—his performance became riddled with flaws.
What had previously been an evenly matched duel with Wang Changzhi had now become a completely one-sided suppression!
The so-called "New Godwind," composed of elite members from both Godwind Academy and Blazing Academy, was defeated!
Defeated in less than ten seconds!
"We lost."
Huo Wu spoke with a dry throat, her voice filled with difficulty.
As her words fell, Zhu Zhuqing finally withdrew her claws from Huo Wu's neck, and Xiao Wu did the same on the other side.
It was as if all strength had left Huo Wu's body. She collapsed backward, luckily caught in time by her two teammates.
Wang Changzhi and Huo Wushuang also ceased fighting. The former grinned at Huo Wushuang and said, "That was satisfying—let's fight again next time!"
At the same time, he extended a fist toward Huo Wushuang.
Huo Wushuang was briefly stunned, his expression complex, but he eventually met the fist.
Their fists bumped, and Wang Changzhi turned to follow Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu as they walked toward Li Yu.
Li Yu smiled and then stepped off the stage.
The others followed.
"Qianyu Academy versus Godwind Academy—Qianyu Academy wins!"
The referee seemed to finally snap out of his daze and quickly announced the result.
Boom!
Feng Xiaotian crashed to the ground in a miserable heap, as if to celebrate Qianyu Academy's victory.
Clap clap clap!
Only now did the spectators recover, standing up to applaud and congratulate Qianyu Academy.
"Li Yu… terrifying!"
"With such talent, and people were spreading rumors about her unstable foundation? What a joke!"
"Can anyone explain what's going on with Li Yu willow branch? Why is it immune to wind and fire?"
"…"
The audience began buzzing with confusion, wondering why Li Yu willow branch was immune to both wind and fire.
Unfortunately, no one had the answer.
"Sister Yu is just awesome!"
Dugu Yan was overjoyed.
However, the teammates beside her wore grim expressions. Their second-round opponent had been weak, so making it to the third round was guaranteed.
But if they encountered Qianyu Academy in the third round… their journey would likely end there.
"Li Yu…"
On the side of Shrek Academy, everyone also looked solemn.
Even in this match, Li Yu had still not revealed her full strength.
Even Tang San had lost the smile that had been on his lips, his expression turning darker.
"Zhuqing has become so powerful!"
Dai Mubai's expression was complicated.
At this point, he could no longer keep up with Zhu Zhuqing's pace—and she was even two years younger than him!
"This Li Yu…"
Over at the Spirit Hall Academy team, Xie Yue, Hu Liena, and Yan also looked grim.
Although the three of them were already five-ring Spirit Kings, they had been injured during a previous mission in the Star Dou Forest by a mysterious man. While they had since fully recovered thanks to Spirit Hall's abundant resources, their progress during that period had been stunted.
Now, seeing how Li Yu had still not shown much of her true power even against such a lineup, they naturally felt a great deal of pressure.
As the Spirit Hall's Golden Generation, the three of them could not afford to lose!
"We have our Martial spirit Fusion Skill. No matter how strong she is, she's still just a five-ring Spirit King. And her teammates…"
Xie Yue finally spoke, his eyes full of fighting spirit.
"Can't support her alone!" Hu Liena added.
"We'll just go all in!"
Yan clenched his fists, completely unafraid.
Meanwhile, most of the other academy teams were consumed by pessimism, all praying they wouldn't meet Qianyu Academy in the third round.
"A freebie honor."
Ning Fengzhi was smiling from ear to ear, completely abandoning his usual refined demeanor.
"This Li Yu… she hides so well!"
A voice of admiration came suddenly to Ning Fengzhi's ear—it was Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
"Oh?"
Ning Fengzhi looked surprised. "Even you can't see through Li Yu? But she's just a Spirit King!"
"This girl… is not simple."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin pondered for a moment, then shook his head as he replied.
On the highest platform—
Bibi Dong leaned against her throne, left hand propping up her chin, appearing slightly lost in thought.
"Li Yu, such a genius, yet not someone I can use… Though as her… wife, she's technically part of our Spirit Hall faction, but…"
"Ultimately, she's not under my command. She might become an obstacle in the future!"
Thinking so, her figure vanished in the next moment.
She no longer had the heart to continue watching the match. The purpose of her visit today had already been achieved—she had come merely to catch a glimpse of her so-called "daughter-in-law."
Now that this was done, there was no reason to stay.
Meanwhile—
Li Yu was already embracing Qian Renxue. As for celebration—what was there to celebrate?
It was merely a matter of lifting a finger.
Of course, the new Godwind team was not weak. But all their strength had been invested in Feng Xiaotian. Once Li Yu had taken him out, the rest had no power to resist.
Moreover, Zhu Zhuqing and the other two—placed in any team—would still be top-tier combat power.
While Qianyu Academy wrapped up their second-round battle with ease, the other academy teams were still fiercely fighting.
But two bits of news caught Li Yu attention:
First, Dugu Yan's Heaven Dou Royal Academy Team One had faced Xingluo Empire's Longkui Academy—and won easily, advancing to the third round.
Second, the Spirit Hall Representative Team followed Qianyu Academy, finishing their battle in just fifteen seconds and also advancing to the third round.
Later that evening—
Dugu Yan sought out the resting place of Qianyu Academy's team, wanting to see Li Yu.
Though Li Yu was with Qian Renxue, their residences were not directly connected to Qianyu Academy's area.
Fortunately, Cai Xu had a way to contact Qian Renxue, which allowed Dugu Yan to meet with Li Yu.
"Sister Yu, you're amazing!"
As soon as they met, Dugu Yan leapt forward and clung to Li Yu like a koala.
Li Yu: …
"Ahem!"
Qian Renxue coughed violently, her eyes sharp and disapproving.
"Get down—what kind of behavior is that!"
Li Yu, feeling a little guilty, let Dugu Yan off him.
"We're both girls, what's the big deal…"
Dugu Yan pouted, clearly reluctant.
But after seeing the unfriendly gaze of "Xue Qinghe," she finally stopped being so handsy.
"Sister Yu, if we meet your Qianyu Academy in the third round, please go easy on us!"
Dugu Yan quickly shifted her focus, pleading for mercy. She even turned to look at "His Highness Xue Qinghe."
"Your Highness, Heaven Dou Team One is also the face of the Empire! Please ask Sister Yu to be merciful!"
Li Yu: …
You're lucky she doesn't ask me to go even harder…
Qian Renxue, who was still in her role as Xue Qinghe, though clearly displeased, replied,
"Don't worry. You won't face Qianyu Academy in the third round."
"Huh?"
Dugu Yan was puzzled.
Why was she so sure?
Was there going to be... foul play?