Four Academies Withdraw, Xue Qinghe's Arrangement

"So that's how it is. I was overthinking it."

Xue Qinghe nodded in sudden realization and did not press the matter further.

Platinum Bishop Salas, beside him, narrowed his eyes and said speculatively, "In my view, Plant Academy probably does not want to fight Blue Tyrant Academy to a mutual defeat. After all, Blue Tyrant Academy has the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan backing it. Their strength cannot be underestimated."

"Perhaps they want to save their energy for matches against other teams later on. Preserving their strength is the key."

"Bishop Salas makes sense. It is most likely a tactical consideration."

Ning Fengzhi echoed him, his tone casual, as though he did not care much about the outcome of this match.

At this moment, the pace on the arena did not stagnate because of the unexpected surrender.

Yu Tianheng walked off the arena, filled with doubts, and the referee immediately began arranging the second match. "Second match: Godwind Academy versus Skywater Academy! Contestants from both teams, please enter the arena."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Skywater Academy members straightened their uniforms and prepared to take the stage in order. Yet before they had taken more than a few steps, Godwind Academy's leading teacher suddenly strode quickly toward the arena and leaned close to whisper a few words to the referee.

After hearing him out, the referee showed surprise once again. He instinctively glanced toward Godwind Academy's resting area, as if confirming something, then cleared his throat and circulated Soul Power as he shouted, "At Godwind Academy's request, Godwind Academy forfeits this match!"

"Skywater Academy wins the second match."

"Wow."

The referee's voice had barely fallen when an uproar erupted throughout the competition arena.

No one had expected that two matches in a row would end in forfeiture!

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