Faced with Xie Xie's retort, a rare flicker of guilt crossed Wu Zhangkong's face.
But the moment he recalled the reason he had used to convince Yu Zhen, he immediately regained his confidence and said coldly, "This is the result of the academy's collective discussion. If you have any objections, go speak to the headmaster."
The moment Xie Xie heard that it was the academy's decision, he immediately wilted.
Seeing that no one else questioned him, Wu Zhangkong nodded in satisfaction, then turned his gaze to Tang Wulin. "Wulin, you will lead Xie Xie and Gu Yue as the main competitors in this Three-Person Team Competition. Xu Xiaoyan will serve as a substitute."
Hearing Wu Zhangkong tell him to lead the team in the Three-Person Team Competition, Tang Wulin's eyes widened as he pointed at himself in confusion. "Me???"
"That's right. You."
Wu Zhangkong said decisively, without the slightest hesitation in his voice. "At minimum, you must make it into the top eight this time."
Hearing the goal Wu Zhangkong had set, Xie Xie immediately lost his composure. "Top eight? Teacher Wu, you're not joking, are you?"
"We're only eleven. And Su Mo, our strongest member, won't even be competing with us. How can we possibly contend with those fourteen- or fifteen-year-olds?"
Seeing Xie Xie jump out to interrupt again, Wu Zhangkong shot him an annoyed glare and said coldly, "Su Mo has his own objective to complete. If you fail to meet the goal I set, then get ready to come back for extra training!"
"Ah~"
At the words "extra training," Xie Xie instantly wore a pained expression. But Wu Zhangkong had no time to deal with him now and turned to Su Mo instead.
"Su Mo, you will compete in the individual event this time."
"As for your