Silence. Utter silence reigned over the venue.
"Spirit Hall Academy wins the first match!"
Even after Su Yuntao announced the final result, many people still had not recovered from their shock. One against seven, and she had won so easily. The members of Longkui Academy's team had not lasted even a single exchange against Zhang Ping. Had they not witnessed it themselves, they would never have believed that one person could be so powerful.
"She won just like that?" Oscar murmured in disbelief.
"That was way too fast!" Ma Hongjun eyed Zhang Ping warily as well.
"So this is the strength of Spirit Hall Academy's team this year?" Tang San murmured too. Shocked as he was, there was no fear in his eyes.
"Congratulations to Spirit Hall Academy!"
Su Yuntao walked over to Zhang Ping and raised the victor's hand.
"Yeah!"
"Well done!"
"Now that's Spirit Hall's academy!"
"Zhang Ping, I love you!"
As soon as Su Yuntao finished speaking, thunderous cheers erupted from the stands. Some men infatuated with Zhang Ping even shouted declarations of their love.
"Brother!"
Zhang Ping walked up to Su Chen with a triumphant look.
"Mm, well done."
Su Chen praised Zhang Ping, then stepped forward. "Everyone, thank you for the match. We've won the first round. You have another hour to decide who will face us next."
At his words, the leaders of all the academies participating in the finals gathered to discuss their strategy.
Spirit Hall's aim was already perfectly clear.
Intimidation!
Spirit Hall wanted absolute intimidation! For the various academies, letting Spirit Hall take the championship in this tournament would leave them with no face to show.
Dong!
An hour passed in the blink of an eye. As the bell rang, Zhang Ping opened her eyes from meditation and returned to Su