Dispute

Wang Zhi nodded and sat down beside Zhou Tian'er.

"Everyone is here, so I'll be brief."

Zhang Zhenpeng spoke.

"The quota for our academy in next year's Tianhai Competition has been finalized."

"For the team match, we've registered for the Three-Person Team Match."

"The participants are..."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the four people present.

"Zhou Hanyou, Zhou Tian'er, Wang Dongqi."

"And one Substitute, Wang Zhi."

As the words fell, the atmosphere in the Office became slightly stagnant.

Wang Zhi felt the unfriendly gaze intensify.

He turned his head and met Wang Dongqi's eyes.

In those eyes, there was scrutiny, dissatisfaction, alertness, and a hint of hostility.

Wang Zhi frowned.

He didn't know where he had offended this Senior Student.

Seeing Wang Dongqi's expression, Zhou Tian'er immediately exploded.

"Wang Dongqi, what are you doing!"

She shot up, hands on her hips, glaring at Wang Dongqi.

"Xiao Zhi is my Younger Brother, so what?"

"With that expression, do you have an Opinion about us?!"

Wang Dongqi's complexion was very poor.

She indeed had an opinion.

Starting from last year, she had been training and preparing with the Zhou Sisters for next year's Tianhai Competition.

The three of them, with their Coordinated teamwork, plus the Martial Soul Fusion Skill of Zhou Hanyou and Zhou Tian'er, she was confident of achieving Good Results in the team match.

But now, Wang Zhi had suddenly appeared.

A ten-year-old child, a One-Ring Soul Master.

Although she heard he single-handedly took on five Two-Ring students from Class One yesterday, that was just new students, how much value could it have?

More importantly...

The more she thought about it, the more she felt she was the easiest to be replaced.

Zhou Hanyou and Zhou Tian'er had a Martial Soul Fusion Skill, that was their sisters' unique advantage, it couldn't be replaced by anyone.

In a Three-Person Team Match, three people would compete. If Wang Zhi wanted to join, then she would be the one replaced.

Wouldn't her year of effort be wasted?

Thinking of this, Wang Dongqi's complexion turned even uglier.

Zhang Zhenpeng, standing beside her, sighed inwardly.

He had only focused on announcing Wang Zhi's addition just now, forgetting to consider Wang Dongqi's feelings.

After all, the three of them had been working hard for the Tianhai Competition since last year.

Now, with someone suddenly appearing, no one could accept their year of effort being wasted.

He quickly spoke up to explain.

"Dongqi, student Wang Zhi is attending the competition as a Substitute."

"The ones who will be in the Official Match are still you, Tian'er, and Hanyou."

Wang Dongqi's complexion improved slightly upon hearing this.

Substitute?

That meant she wouldn't be replaced.

Her tightly pressed lips loosened slightly, but her gaze towards Wang Zhi still carried a hint of scrutiny.

Zhou Tian'er, after hearing Zhang Zhenpeng's explanation, understood why Wang Dongqi had been targeting Wang Zhi just now.

But understanding was understanding.

Wang Zhi was her Younger Brother. No matter the reason, Wang Dongqi shouldn't have treated him like that.

She crossed her Hands over her Chest and turned to look at Zhang Zhenpeng.

"Teacher, Xiao Zhi's Talent is very strong. How can he be a Substitute!"

Her tone carried a hint of dissatisfaction.

Zhang Zhenpeng felt a wave of helplessness.

Why couldn't this little ancestor understand?

But he still explained in a gentle voice.

After all, Zhou Hanyou and Zhou Tian'er were his prized disciples, and in terms of relationship, he was naturally much closer to them than to Wang Dongqi.

"Tian'er, Wang Zhi is currently only ten years old and is still a One-Ring Soul Master."

He said patiently.

"Dongqi is already a Two-Ring Soul Grand Master, and her Soul Power is level twenty-nine. Before next year's Tianhai Competition, she will definitely be able to become a Three Rings Soul Elder."

Zhou Tian'er pouted, not taking it to heart.

"She's already fourteen, a year older than my sister and me. If she's only a Three Rings Soul Elder next year, she's not that amazing."

As soon as she said this, Zhang Zhenpeng helplessly covered his face.

Wang Dongqi's complexion instantly turned dark again.

She hadn't expected Zhou Tian'er to target her like this for a child she'd only known for a month.

What was wrong with being fourteen?

Even if she was fifteen next year...

Being a Three Rings Soul Elder at fifteen was considered an outstanding student in any academy!

What did she mean by "not that amazing"?!

She took a deep breath, about to retort, but was interrupted by a calm voice.

"Dean, how about this."

Wang Zhi stood up, looking at Zhang Zhenpeng, then turning to Wang Dongqi.

"I'll have a match with Wang Senior Student."

"Whoever wins gets to compete, whoever loses becomes the Substitute."

His tone was plain, as if he were stating the most ordinary of matters.

The office fell silent for a moment.

Zhang Zhenpeng was slightly stunned, then nodded.

"Alright."

Team matches emphasize teamwork. It's best to resolve issues now, otherwise, delaying them will only affect the competition results.

He looked at Wang Dongqi.

Wang Zhi also looked at her.

"Senior Student, what about you?"

Wang Dongqi looked at the calm-faced youth before her with complex emotions.

Ten years old, One Ring.

Challenging her, a Two-Ring Soul Grand Master at level twenty-nine?

She gritted her teeth and finally nodded.

"Okay."

No matter what, she still wanted to participate in the competition.

Zhou Tian'er opened her mouth, about to say something, but was pulled back by a hand.

She turned her head and saw Zhou Hanyou.

Zhou Hanyou shook her head and said softly.

"This is good for everyone."

Zhou Tian'er looked at her Elder Sister's calm eyes and finally said nothing more.

The group arrived at the Training Ground.

Zhang Zhenpeng stood by the side, acting as the Referee.

Zhou Hanyou and Zhou Tian'er retreated to the side, their gazes fixed on the two figures in the arena.

Wang Zhi stood in the center of the arena, his expression calm.

Wang Dongqi stood opposite him, holding the Flash Thunder Sword, her expression solemn.

Although she felt some Dissatisfaction towards Wang Zhi in her heart, Wang Dongqi did not underestimate him when she truly stood opposite him.

She had heard about Wang Zhi single-handedly defeating five Two-Ring New Students yesterday.

Being able to defeat five Two-Ring individuals, even if they were just New Students, was enough to show his capabilities.

"Introduce the contestants."

Zhang Zhenpeng's voice rang out.

"Wang Zhi, One-Ring Soul Master, Martial Soul: Mask."

Wang Zhi spoke calmly.

"Wang Dongqi, Two-Ring Soul Grand Master, Martial Soul: Flash Thunder Sword."

Wang Dongqi said in a deep voice.

Zhang Zhenpeng raised his hand and waved it down fiercely.

"Begin!"

As soon as the words fell, Wang Dongqi moved.

She was an Assault Type Soul Master, and her combat style emphasized quick victories.

The best way to deal with a Summoner Type Soul Master was to defeat the Summoner himself before the Summons could form a scale.

As two Yellow Soul Rings rose beneath her feet, a long sword had already appeared in her hand.

The sword body was blue-purple, with electricity swirling around it. Silver arcs of electricity leaped across the sword, emitting crackling sounds.

The entire sword looked dazzling.

She waved her right hand.

A silver lightning bolt shot out from the sword tip, heading straight for Wang Zhi.

This strike was both fast and accurate.

It was clearly the result of countless refinements.