The corner of Nan Qiuqiu's mouth curled upward.
"The team match is seven against seven, but the Abyss Cult only has three people. If they underestimate us like they did yesterday and send just one person out, we'll fight seven against one. We'll mob them and take our chances."
"Gu Qiu'er tore through the Heavenly Armor Sect all by herself yesterday. If we're lucky and Lu Yuan is as arrogant as she was, we'll have a chance."
The team members exchanged glances.
"But, Captain... what if he doesn't take the bait?"
"Then there's nothing we can do."
Nan Qiuqiu closed her eyes briefly.
"But at least we'll have fought."
Their sect had traveled thousands of miles to get here. They couldn't fall in the Knockout Round.
Surrender? Impossible!
Not in this lifetime!
The Earth Dragon Gate might not have been a major sect, but it still had a name for itself in the Heaven Dou Empire.
If they surrendered just like that and word got out, the Earth Dragon Gate would never be able to hold its head high before its sworn rival, the Heavenly Dragon Sect.
Nan Qiuqiu took a deep breath, steadied her emotions, and strode toward the arena on her long legs.
Today, she wore a fitted pink outfit, her long hair tied in a high ponytail. Tall and slender, she cut a valiant figure as she stood in the arena.
Across from her, Lu Yuan was already waiting.
He wore black today, with no unnecessary accessories. His arms were folded, and his stance was so casual he might have been out for a stroll.
When he saw Nan Qiuqiu step onto the stage, Lu Yuan smiled at her.
"Hey, Miss Nan. Long time no see."
The corner of Nan Qiuqiu's mouth twitched.
"You remember me?"
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