Night had fallen, and the grass by Sea God Lake shimmered with a silvery sheen beneath the moonlight. The stars twinkled overhead, while a gentle breeze carried the coolness of the lake.
At that moment, all kinds of food had been laid out across the lakeside grass. The aromas of grilled fish and meat drifted through the air, drawing swarms of fireflies over, as if adding a touch of vitality to the cheerful atmosphere. Chen Junting, Ning Tian, and the other seven members of their group, along with the invited Beibei, Tang Ya, and Xu Sanshi, made twelve people in total. They sat in a circle, enjoying some rare leisure time.
"Congratulations on all making it into the Top Four."
Beibei raised his wine cup and looked at everyone with a broad smile. But immediately afterward, his words took on a joking tone. "However, the matches from here on out will be your internal struggle."
"Tsk—Class Nine is impressive this time."
Xu Sanshi showed a trace of surprise upon hearing Beibei's words. "Your class took three of the four spots. If you put in a little more effort, you might even take all three spots in the Top Three."
"It isn't that simple." Beibei glanced at Xu Sanshi from the side, wearing an expression that said, "You know nothing," as he said, "I heard the remaining team has a Soul Elder from the White Tiger Duke's Mansion and a Grand Soul Master from the Star Luo Zhu Family."
"Damn! A Martial Soul Fusion Skill!" Xu Sanshi was well-informed enough to immediately understand the implication hidden in Beibei's words. He patted Chen Junting beside him and asked with a hint of concern, "Kid, are you confident about winning the championship?"
"What does Senior Xu think?"
Chen Junting chuckled lightly, without the