"According to yesterday's agreement, Xiao Yan, Xiao Xun'er, and Lin Dong, you will face the forty-nine disciples advancing to the Inner Academy, along with one instructor."
"Being knocked down or forced out of the arena counts as a loss. If any one of the three of you fails to win, all three of you will be expelled. Do you understand?"
Elder Su Qian stood on the platform, leaning on his cane as he spoke sternly.
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
"Yes!"
The three answered in unison, their voices exceptionally firm.
Elder Su Qian looked at them and said calmly, "All three of you are talented, and it would be a pity for you to lose. If you admit defeat, I can preserve your enrollment and let you enter next year. How about it?"
Upon hearing this, the three exchanged glances. Xiao Xun'er stepped forward and said, "We appreciate Elder Su Qian's kindness, but I believe in Brother Xiao Yan and Lin Dong. We will definitely win today."
Xiao Yan also said from the side, "Xun'er has already waited for me for a year. This time, I must enter the Inner Academy."
Xiao Yi Xian also stepped forward and said, "I have my reasons for entering the Inner Academy. I will take part in this battle."
Elder Su Qian was somewhat surprised to hear that. "Good. You have spirit. Then I wish you good luck!"
From the side, Instructor Ruo Lin said to the Vice Principal, "Three against fifty—what if something happens?"
The Vice Principal stroked his beard and smiled. "It's fine, it's fine!"
Since things had already come to this, Elder Su Qian said calmly, "Then, please welcome..."
Suddenly, a red figure darted up from below. "Enough, stop wasting words."
A young man in red robes stepped forward, carrying a large saber.
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