One-Shot the Imperial Capital!

"Xu Dalong, Liao Mingxuan, Jingjing, Zhao Mingyue—you four will take the opening round. Don't let us down," Lu Yiming said, naming his four picks.

"Don't worry, sir. It's just the Ancient Capital Academy. Nothing to be afraid of!"

The four students from the Imperial Capital Academy stepped forward with confident, swaggering smiles.

Xu Dalong was a typical muscleman. He looked less like a mage than a fitness instructor who made a habit of charming young women.

Liao Mingxuan was polished and handsome, the sort of guy who thought a few love letters and admiring looks made him a prince.

Jingjing and Zhao Mingyue were both female mages, and both were pretty enough to catch someone's eye at first glance.

"Everyone, be careful. Protect Bai Manyin. Zhou Sining, look for an opening to use Earth Fiend. We might not lose this," Liu Haitao said, naturally taking command.

"Okay." Mu Bai and Bai Manyin had no objections.

The four walked onto the field, exchanged a glance with the Imperial Capital Academy students opposite them, then turned to signal the referee that they were ready.

"Ready—begin!"

At the referee's command, the battle began!

In an instant, the air around all eight competitors changed. Every one of them grew serious.

The Ancient Capital Academy had a plan, but its formation was still a little disorganized. For a moment, no one seemed sure who should stand at the front.

The Imperial Capital Academy's four had clearly practiced together for more than a day or two. They snapped into a cross-shaped formation at once.

The difference in training showed, though the Ancient Capital Academy team soon settled into its prepared formation too.

They formed a triangle, with Zhou Sining, their main attacker, at the front. Mu Bai, their controller, and Liu Haitao, their defender, stood beside