"You want Little Jiu to guide you? Do your teachers agree?"
Shui Xinrou was visibly taken aback before asking.
"I promised our teachers that as long as we could receive Jiuge's guidance, we would definitely make it to the grand finals! So they agreed."
After Zijing finished speaking, she led the other team members in a deep bow to Little Jiu. "Please! Plant Academy has never made it to the grand finals. We don't want to be spectators—we want to display Plant Academy's brilliance on the continent's greatest stage as well.
"This is the strongest lineup we've ever had. I hope we can bring honor to the academy!"
The girls all bent in salute, leaving Shui Yue'er and the others clicking their tongues in amazement.
This time, there were only seven qualifying spots.
Skywater Academy, Shrek Academy, Blazing Fire Academy, and Godwind Academy were all overwhelmingly strong. With Thunderclap Academy and Exotic Beast Academy in the running as well, Plant Academy's chances were slim.
They truly could not accept going to Spirit City merely as spectators. It would be a lifelong regret.
Little Jiu smiled. "I was able to comprehend Wood Domain because of you. Many of the ideas for my Self-Created Soul Skills also came from Plant Academy. I don't like owing people favors, so I'll help you secure a spot in the grand finals!"
"Thank you!" The girls from Plant Academy were instantly overjoyed and immediately crowded around Little Jiu, making Shui Yue'er feel a sense of crisis. She nudged Shui Bing'er.
"If you don't make a move soon, he'll really be snatched away."
Shui Bing'er snorted without saying anything.
Little Jiu began mapping out their tactics. "In the individual matches, Ning Rongrong and Oscar of the Shrek Seven Devils are their greatest weak points. They basically have