Zhao Tianyu said sharply:
"Shrek people have always been like this. They're allowed to hurt others, but no one else is allowed to hurt them."
"I remember a tournament in another city last year. They took part in the exhibition match too and broke three of their opponent's ribs, yet I never saw them apologize."
"Exactly." Su Yu echoed indignantly. "Now that one of their own is hurt, they're starting to play the victim?"
Zhao Tianyu sighed. "That may be true, but we need to be careful from here on out."
Long Chen looked worriedly at Lu Jun. "Brother Lu, maybe... you shouldn't compete?"
"Not compete?" Lu Jun chuckled. "Why?"
"Since they want to play, then we'll play with them to the end."
Meanwhile, the atmosphere in Shrek's preparation area was grim.
Ye Xinglan had already been sent to the infirmary. Xu Lizhi stood guard outside with red-rimmed eyes, while Yu Tianxuan gathered the remaining team members.
"There is only one objective for the upcoming exhibition match."
Yu Tianxuan's voice was ice-cold.
"Cripple Lu Jun."
"Since he dared to lay such a heavy hand on one of ours, we'll naturally return the favor in kind."
"At the very least, cripple his arms and legs. Let him experience what Xinglan is feeling."
"Captain..." one team member hesitated. "Wouldn't that violate the rules?"
"Rules?" Yu Tianxuan sneered. "When he severely injured Xinglan, why did no one bring up the rules?"
He swept his gaze over them, killing intent blazing in his eyes:
"Especially that arrogant attitude of his. He clearly has no respect for Shrek Academy and has repeatedly insulted Shrek's honor. As disciples of Shrek Academy, we must make him pay a terrible price. Understand?"
The team members exchanged glances before finally nodding together.
"Well said."
An aged yet authoritative voice