Lei Hao's voice carried a trace of despair.
The others also looked utterly dejected and lowered their heads.
They were all young people. Who would willingly admit they were inferior to others?
Just then, an indignant voice burst out.
"What basis do you have for saying he can't do it?!"
Everyone turned toward the sound and saw Rou'er standing with her hands on her hips, cheeks puffed up in anger, her lively eyes glaring at Lei Hao.
"You people were beaten by Brother Xiaoheng like dead dogs just now, and now you have the nerve to say he can't do it?"
"What's wrong with level thirty? What's wrong with a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?"
"My Xiaoheng is the strongest! You got beaten so badly and still refuse to accept it? Going on and on—aren't you annoying?"
Rou'er's rapid-fire words left Lei Hao and the others red-faced and speechless.
They really had been beaten badly, and they really were convinced by his strength.
But...
Reality was reality!
Liu Erlong and several Elders of the Blue Electric Tyrant Sect also showed concern. Clearly, they did not think highly of this match either.
Yet, to everyone's surprise—
Yu Xiaoheng raised a hand and interrupted Rou'er.
He looked at Lei Hao and nodded.
"Those two level thirty Soul Masters from Skywater Academy, along with their Martial Soul Fusion Skill, really will be difficult to deal with."
Then he changed the subject.
"But we still have to try."
"Do all we can, then leave the rest to fate."
Yu Xiaoheng's gaze swept across every member of the Thunder Team, his voice reaching their ears clearly.
"I will cultivate as hard as I can and strive to break through to level twenty within a month and a half."
"Second Dragon and I also have a Martial