"What request?" Lan Yanxi and the others asked curiously, as though they had uncovered some incredible secret.
"Nothing much. They arranged an exhibition match for the closing ceremony and asked Lingling and me to teach you your limits, so winning the Freshman League won't leave you smug and unwilling to improve!" Xiao Ran answered with a smile, his gaze sweeping over Ning Xiao, who had also made the top eight.
"Damn!" Ning Xiao immediately raised his middle finger.
"Seriously? You and Lingling are competing? Awesome! We finally get to see just how strong you two are now!" Unlike the anxious Ning Xiao, the others were thrilled. Spectators never minded a little extra drama.
By the time Xuan Yuan Nian's match ended, it was almost lunchtime. Over lunch, Qiu Yuxuan told the others about the exhibition match as well. Some were delighted, while others were worried—the worried ones, naturally, were those who had reached the top eight.
Xuan Yuan Nian, however, showed no fear when she heard the news. Instead, she was eager to give it a try and looked forward to facing Xiao Ran and the others.
After the afternoon's awards ceremony, Xiao Ran and Ye Ling were invited onto the stage at the host's request, and the exhibition match was announced. The entire crowd erupted. Some mocked Xiao Ran and Ye Ling, while others genuinely looked forward to the match.
Whatever their reactions, the higher-ups had unanimously made their decision, and the top eight contestants ultimately stepped onto the Battlefield alongside Xiao Ran and Ye Ling.
The exhibition match used a 2v2 format. Xiao Ran and Ye Ling formed one team, while their opponents could pair up however they liked. Each person could summon only one Pokémon at a time, continuing until all their Pokémon had been defeated.
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