"The fifth match: Wang Shuo of Balak Academy versus Dai Mubai of Shrek Academy!"
As the referee's voice fell, Balak's fifth contestant still hesitated to take the stage.
Wang Shuo stood in the waiting area, repeatedly wiping his palms against the hem of his clothes.
"Teacher, even Captain Luo lost. I won't be able to stop him either."
The teacher leading the team grabbed his arm.
"He's used four soul skills in a row. His Soul Power should have been exhausted long ago. You only need to hold him back!"
"But his aura hasn't weakened."
"That's only being sustained by the White Tiger Vajra Transformation!"
Wang Shuo looked toward the arena.
Dai Mubai stood where he was. His White Tiger Vajra Transformation had yet to be released, and the muscles in his shoulders and arms remained tense for battle.
After defeating four opponents in succession, his breathing was even steadier than it had been during the second match.
"Get up there!"
The team leader shoved Wang Shuo out of the waiting area.
Yet Dai Mubai raised his right hand at that moment.
"I withdraw."
The referee turned to look at him.
"Are you sure? Once you voluntarily withdraw, you cannot compete again."
"I'm sure."
Dai Mubai dismissed his Martial Soul and turned to walk off the arena.
Wang Shuo stopped before the steps, unable to react for a long while.
Ma Hongjun went up to meet him.
"Boss Dai, weren't you going to take down all seven? Why are you coming off?"
"I'll leave the remaining three to you."
"You took four and left me three. At least you've got some conscience."
Dai Mubai clamped a hand onto his shoulder.
"Cut the crap. Don't lose."
Tang San wrapped Blue Silver Grass around Dai Mubai's wrist, sending the Mysterious Heaven Skill